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At LSS, we believe that everyone deserves support through life’s ups and downs. Our team of experienced counselors and social workers is here to provide compassionate care tailored to your needs. With diverse expertise and a shared commitment to your well-being, our providers are ready to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing and growth. Learn more below about our counselors, their specialties, and how they can support you.
Southeast Region
Sioux Falls Area
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Glory Ball, LCSW, QMHP
Specialty
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Individual Counseling, children age 5 through adolescents
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder
Mood Disorders/Bipolar/Depression
Anxiety
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Trauma
Grief & Loss
Adjustment Issues
Self-esteem Issues
Stress
Adoption, Birthparent, Post-Adoption Issues
Single & Blended Family Issues
Social & Behavioral Issues
Survivors of Abuse, Neglect, Violence and Trauma: Medical, Natural Disaster, Serious Accident, Physical, Emotional, Sexual & Intimate Partner ViolenceLicenses/Certifications
LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
QMHP, Qualified Mental Health ProviderEducation
MSW, Clinical Social Work, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
BA, Social Work, Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD -
John Korkow PhD., LAC
Specialty
Drug & Alcohol AssessmentsLicenses/Certifications
LAC, Licensed Addiction Counselor Licensed Psychologist
SAP, Substance Abuse Professional/DOT Approved
Internationally Certified Alcohol & Drug CounselorEducation
PhD., Educational Psychology, University of South Dakota
MA, Community Agency Counseling, University of South Dakota
BS, Addiction Studies, University of South Dakota -
Kala McDonald, Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Specialty
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Crisis Intervention
Risk Assessment
Individual Counseling for children 5+ and adolescents
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder
Mood Disorders/Bipolar/Depression
Disruptive Disorders/Conduct Disorder/Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Anxiety
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Grief & Loss
Adjustment Issues
Self-esteem Issues
Stress
Personality Disorders
Behavior Issues
Social & Behavioral IssuesLicenses/Certifications
Certified Clinical Mental Health CounselorEducation
MS, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of Mary, Bismark
BS, Psychology, South Dakota State University -
Julia Mitchell, LPC-S
Specialty
Solution Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Individual Counseling for adults, children 5+, and adolescents
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder
Anxiety
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Trauma
Grief & Loss
Adjustment Issues
Life Transitions
Self-esteem Issues
Stress
Relationship Issues
Caregiver Issues
Social Interaction Issues
Survivors of Abuse, Neglect, Violence and Trauma: Medical, Natural Disaster, Serious Accident, Physical, Emotional, Sexual & Intimate Partner ViolenceLicenses/Certifications
LPC-S, Licensed Professional Counselor - SuperviseeEducation
MS, Counseling and Human Resource Development, South Dakota State University
BS, Psychology, South Dakota State University -
Scott Moeller, LMFT, LPC-MH, QMHP
Specialty
Individual Counseling
Couple Counseling
Family Counseling
Teen Violence
Anger Management
Trained in Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Mediator
Parent Coordination
Basic & Advance Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
Solution Focused TherapyLicenses/Certifications
LMFT, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
LPC-MH, Licensed Professional Counselor – Mental Health
QMHP, Qualified Mental Health ProviderEducation
JD, University of South Dakota
MS, Counseling and Human Resource Development, South Dakota State University
BS, Art and minor in Psychology, Dakota State College -
Janet Opoien Twedt, LPC-MH, QMHP, NCC
Specialty
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Individual Counseling for Adults and Children 5 and older
Couple Counseling
Family Counseling
Mood Disorders/Bipolar/Depression
Anxiety
Obsessive -Compulsive Disorder
Trauma
Adjustment Issues
Behavior Issues
Relationship Issues
Parenting Skills
Foster Parenting Skills
Single & Blended Family IssuesLicenses/Certifications
LPC-MH, Licensed Professional Counselor – Mental Health
NCC, National Certified Counselor
QMHP, Qualified Mental Health ProviderEducation
MS, Counseling, South Dakota State University
BS, Social Work and Sociology, Augustana College -
Michelle Wiegand, CSW-PIP
Specialty
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Individual Counseling for all ages
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder
Anxiety
Trauma
Grief & Loss
Adjustment Issues
Self-esteem Issues
Stress
Personal Development
Behavior Issues
Relationship Issues
Parenting Skills
Foster Parenting Skills
Adoption, Birthparent, Post Adoption IssuesLicenses/Certifications
CSW-PIP, Licensed Certified Social Worker – Private Independent PracticeEducation
MSW, Children and Family Focus, University of NE at Omaha, Omaha, NE
BA, Psychology and Sociology, Augustana University, Sioux Falls -
Rebecca Weiland-Zenk, LCSW
Specialty
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy
Employee Assistance Programs
Individual Counseling
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Self-esteem Issues
Stress
Relationship Issues
Social Interaction Issues
Workplace IssuesLicenses/Certifications
LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social WorkerEducation
MSW, Social Work, Indiana State University, Terre Haute
BS/BSW, Psychology and Social Work, University of South Dakota, Vermillion -
Alicia Mefferd, MSW, LCSW
Specialties
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy
Crisis Intervention
Dialectical Behavior TherapyLicenses/Certifications
LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social WorkerEducation
MSW, Social Work, University of South Dakota
BS, Social Work, University of South Dakota
Western Region
Rapid City Area
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Rachel Shepherd, CSW-PIP, QMHP
Specialty
Individual Counseling
Couple Counseling
Family Counseling
Group Counseling
Abuse & Neglect Issues
Adjustment Disorders
Adolescent Specialty
Anger Management
Anxiety
Attachment Issues
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Children & Adolescent Issues
Children & Young Families
Foster Parenting Skills
Oppositional & Defiant Behaviors
Parenting Skills
Self-Esteem Issues
Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral TherapyLicenses/Certifications
CSW-PIP, Licensed Certified Social Worker – Private Independent Practice
QMHP, Qualified Mental Health ProviderEducation
MSW, Clinical Social Work, Florida State University
BA, Social Work, Chadron State College -
Deb French, LPC-MH, QMHP
Specialty
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy
Crisis Intervention
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Individual Counseling for adults
Group Counseling
Mood Disorders/Bipolar/Depression
Anxiety
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Trauma
Grief & Loss
Adjustment Issues
Self-esteem Issues
Stress
Substance Use Assessment
Addictions/Substance Use/Co-Occurring Mental Health Issues
Geriatric Issues
Adult Behavioral Issues
Behavior IssuesLicenses/Certifications
LPC-MH, Licensed Professional Counselor – Mental Health
QMHP, Qualified Mental Health ProviderEducation
MA, Community Counseling, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
MA, Audiology, University of Northern Colorado
BA, Audiology, University of Northern Colorado -
Dawn Schmidt, LAC, LPC
Specialty
Solution Focused Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Individual Counseling for Adults
Mood Disorders/Bipolar/Depression
Anxiety
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Trauma
Life Transitions
Self-esteem Issues
Stress
Addictions/Substance Use/Co-Occurring Mental Health Issues
Personal Development
Relationship Issues
Social & Behavioral Issues
Social Interaction Issues
Workplace IssuesLicenses/Certifications
LAC, Licensed Addiction Counselor
LPC, Licensed Professional CounselorEducation
MS, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, South Dakota State University
MA, Industrial Relations, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
BS, Psychology & Sociology, Iowa State University, Ames -
James Spratt, NCC, LPC-MH
Specialty
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Moral Reconation Therapy
Individual Counseling for adults and adolescents
Family Counseling
Group Counseling
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder
Mood Disorders/Bipolar/Depression
Disruptive Disorders/Conduct Disorder/Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Anxiety
Trauma
Grief & Loss
Adjustment Issues
Life Transitions
Self-esteem Issues
Stress
Sexual Orientation
Personal DevelopmentLicenses/Certifications
NCC, National Certified Counselor
LPC-MH, Licensed Professional Counselor – Mental HealthEducation
MS, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, South Dakota State University, Brookings
BS, Psychology, South Dakota State University, Brookings
Northeast Region
Aberdeen Area
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Angela Pearson, LAC
Specialty
Grief Recovery Specialist
Individual Counseling for adults and adolescents
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Moral Reconation Therapy
Classes
Substance Use Assessment
Addictions, Substance Use, Co-Occurring Mental Health Issues
CBISA - Cognitive Interventions for Substance Abuse
Licenses/Certifications
LAC, Licensed Addiction CounselorEducation
BS, Psychology, Northern State University -
Kimberly Lightfield, LPC-MH
Specialty
Individual Counseling
Couple Counseling
Family Counseling
Depression
Anxiety
Children Issues
Parenting Skills
Physical & Sexual Abuse Treatment
Grief & Loss
Employee Assistance Programs - EAPLicenses/Certifications
LPC-MH, Licensed Professional Counselor – Mental Health
QMHP, Qualified Mental Health Provider
National Certified CounselorEducation
MA, Educational Psychology and Counseling, University of South Dakota
BS, Psychology and Psychological Services, South Dakota State University