Mental Health Therapy in Lower Brule

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Jessica Shaffer

Lower Brule, South Dakota - Clinical Social Worker/therapist
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I'm glad you're here on my page. Help is a hard thing to ask for and you're already showing great strength by reaching out! Even if you don't get your help from me, you're in the right place! Clinically and personally, I bring a broad range of experience. I believe that the connection between the therapist and the client is the number one tool in counseling, and I am skillful at building trusting relationships. I have been working in the mental health field since 2003 and have been practicing therapy since 2011 . Currently, I am working with youth ages 5-18, and occasionally some adults, providing individual and group therapy. The youth and adults that I'm working with have experienced various types of trauma. My treatment will consist of finding out what will work best for you. That might look like providing solution focused therapy, crisis intervention, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or even mindfulness techniques. I have also worked with clients experiencing depression, PTSD, anxiety, and relationship issues. Previously, I worked in a locked correctional facility in Colorado where I specialized in crisis therapy with the clients that were acutely suicidal, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of severe and persistent mental illness. I received my Bachelor's of Science in Psychology in 2003, from Black Hills State University in Spearfish, SD (My favorite city in SD!) and graduated with my Master of Social Work in 2010, from Newman University in Colorado Springs, CO (My favorite city in CO!). I am licensed in the State of South Dakota as a Certified Social Worker in Private Independent Practice (CSW-PIP). In my free time, I enjoy traveling, spending time with family and enjoying the outdoors. I love what I do and am excited to join the movement of online counseling!

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Free Mental Health Resources in South Dakota

South Dakota Department of Veteran Affairs offers outpatient, inpatient, and detox services to veterans and their families. Services include mental health and substance abuse counseling, support groups, and specialized healthcare for homeless veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals, and others.
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Veterans PTSD
The VA Black Hills Healthcare System offers a range of healthcare services to veterans throughout South Dakota and the surrounding region. They address struggles with PTSD, depression, and other mental health challenges as well as offering treatment for substance abuse disorders.
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Veterans Depression PTSD Anxiety Substance Abuse
South Dakota Urban Indian Health Network provides culturally competent care to Native Americans and their families, including evidence based outpatient counseling, substance abuse and mental health treatment along with traditional healing practices.
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BIPOC
South Dakota Parent Connection is a coalition offering supportive care to individuals, families, and professionals, including programming for those with developmental disabilities. There is specialized focus on those on the autism spectrum. You'll have access to other mental health resources.
Glory House offers a safe and supportive place for individuals to live as they work through a drug or alcohol use disorder. You'll have access to support groups, employment support, access to permanent housing, and transportation services all through their case management services.
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Men Women Veterans Seniors Teens & Students PTSD Anxiety Depression Substance Abuse
New Dawn Center offers crisis intervention, counseling, access to support groups, advocacy, and educational resources to victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Counselors can help you work through trauma induced mental health struggles, empowering you with the skills to lead a productive, positive life.
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Teens & Students LGBTQ Men Women Depression PTSD Anxiety Domestic Violence
The Children's Home Shelter for Family Safety (formerly Children’s Inn) is an organization that supports victims who have experienced trauma including domestic violence, sexual assault, or child abuse. Their services are directed at children and teens, and they offer supportive care for minorities and members of the LGBTQ community and minorities.
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Teens & Students BIPOC LGBTQ Men Women Depression ADHD Anxiety
Family Services Inc. Free Clinic serves individuals of all ages and walks of life. You'll find free mental health counseling and treatment for substance abuse struggles. They primarily work with individuals who are low income or have no insurance coverage.
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Depression Anxiety Substance Abuse Grief PTSD
The Transformation Project offers free mental health services to teens, students, and members of the LGBTQ+ community who are experiencing mental health struggles. You'll get connected to peer led support groups, advocacy services, and educational resources in the community. They also host regularly scheduled community building events allowing you to build a network of support.
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LGBTQ Teens & Students Depression Anxiety
The South Dakota mental health hotline is a toll free hotline that you can call if you're experiencing a crisis and need someone to talk to. Offering confidential and supportive care, you'll get connected with different local resources to address the mental health struggles you're experiencing.
Safe Space SD is an organization that supports members of the LGBTQ+ community and others who are experiencing a mental health struggle. You can call, text, or chat online with a trained professional. You'll also get connected to different resources throughout the community as well.
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LGBTQ
The Helpline Center, 211, is a toll free number where you can connect with trained staff members during a moment of crisis. They can help you work through an immediate mental health struggle you're experiencing and connect you to other supportive resources in the community for continued care.
The South Dakota 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available for children, teens, and adults who are experiencing a mental health crisis and are dealing with thoughts of suicide. You'll get connected to immediate counseling and emotional support to help you work through the struggles you're facing in the moment.
The LGBTQ+ Iris Clinic at Complete Health specializes in providing supportive care to members of the LGBTQ+ community. Services offered include medical care, mental health support, counseling, and access to resources. Many of these services are offered free of charge and are available to anyone, though there’s a specialized focus on supporting teens and students.
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Teens & Students LGBTQ Depression Anxiety
NAMI South Dakota is a coalition of parents, community members, and individuals committed to helping residents work through mental health struggles they're experiencing. You'll have access to free online support groups, educational materials, and get connected to services within your community for further support.
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