Sioux Falls, SD
Phone: 605-334-3739
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Address: 400 S Sycamore Ave Ste 105-3, Sioux Falls, SD 57110
Orange City, IA
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Address: 400 Central Ave NW Suite 300, Orange City IA 51041
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Sioux Falls, SD Location
Our Staff
David Nehring
Executive Director, President
Degree:
Ph.D.
Certification: Licensed Psychologist
Areas of Specialization: Reconciliation, forgiveness and repentance. Psychological integrity and wholeness and its relationship to moral and ethical integrity; Personal integrity; Family and community relationships; Marriage and Family counseling; Counseling with men; Cross-cultural development psychology; Identity and meaning; Masculine psychology, psychology of paternity; Extended family systems; Church functioning and family dynamics, cultural and religious identification.
My view of therapy: My approach is to get to know the client and how she or he understands their struggle, understands him or herself, and how they understand relationships with others. I listen not just to what they say, however, but watch what they do, trying to meet them where they are at. This is especially the case in marriages and families where, despite their love for each other, loved ones deeply misunderstanding one another. I try to help them understand each other better and how to love one another more effectively. Change occurs as clients come to a new understanding of who they are and how their relationships happen.
For clients who are Christian there is an added dimension. For them we explore together what the Word teaches about God, helping them understand how trusting the Lord defines and transforms all relationships. With these clients, it's not just about how they understand themselves, the world, and relationships, but also how they understand the Word, who they are in light of the Word, and, most importantly, Who God Is, really, practically, in life. For the Christian client their relationship with God and how it changes life becomes central to how they understand their problem. Change happens as the client re-experiences and comes to a new understanding of how God shows himself in relationships, in reality, and in life.
Location Served: Mitchell, SD; Sioux Falls, SD
Certification: Licensed Psychologist
Areas of Specialization: Reconciliation, forgiveness and repentance. Psychological integrity and wholeness and its relationship to moral and ethical integrity; Personal integrity; Family and community relationships; Marriage and Family counseling; Counseling with men; Cross-cultural development psychology; Identity and meaning; Masculine psychology, psychology of paternity; Extended family systems; Church functioning and family dynamics, cultural and religious identification.
My view of therapy: My approach is to get to know the client and how she or he understands their struggle, understands him or herself, and how they understand relationships with others. I listen not just to what they say, however, but watch what they do, trying to meet them where they are at. This is especially the case in marriages and families where, despite their love for each other, loved ones deeply misunderstanding one another. I try to help them understand each other better and how to love one another more effectively. Change occurs as clients come to a new understanding of who they are and how their relationships happen.
For clients who are Christian there is an added dimension. For them we explore together what the Word teaches about God, helping them understand how trusting the Lord defines and transforms all relationships. With these clients, it's not just about how they understand themselves, the world, and relationships, but also how they understand the Word, who they are in light of the Word, and, most importantly, Who God Is, really, practically, in life. For the Christian client their relationship with God and how it changes life becomes central to how they understand their problem. Change happens as the client re-experiences and comes to a new understanding of how God shows himself in relationships, in reality, and in life.
Location Served: Mitchell, SD; Sioux Falls, SD
Tammy Top
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Degree: MSN
Certification: FNP- BC, PMHNP-BC, QMHP
Areas of Specialization: Medication Management
View of Therapy: My goal is to provide patient-centered care, focusing on the client as a whole. I believe medication is just one arm of treatment and it is best used in conjunction with therapy. I strive for a collaborative relationship with my clients listening to what is most important in their lives, their expectations, and their goals. I look forward to developing meaningful client-provider relationships and guiding you through your journey.
Locations Served: Sioux Fall, SD and Orange City, IA
Ruth L. Kooiman
Licensed Psychologist
Degree:
MS
Certification: Licensed Psychologist
Areas of Specialization: Depression, Anxiety/Panic Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorders, Adjustment Disorders, Individual Concerns such as: Self-esteem, Grief and Loss Issues, Assertiveness, Individuation, Problem Ownership, Self-responsibility, and Spiritual dilemmas, Relationship Issues including: Communication Skills, Caretaking, Boundary Setting, Sexual Issues, Family and Life Transition Difficulties like: Marital Conflict, Infidelity, Parenting, Stress Management, Women's Issues, Counseling (and Psychoeducation) for Individuals, Couples, Families, and Groups
View of Therapy: I believe that people come to therapy because what they have already tried isn't working and they know they need to try something different. Each client is viewed as a whole person who is made up of social, spiritual, emotional, thinking, and physical parts. People have the potential within themselves to change; however, because of difficulties and issues they have experienced in their lives they are sometimes unable to change in a positive way unassisted. Working together, we discover and use client strengths to address and resolve issues from the past that continue to cause problems or pain in the present. We examine their current ways of thinking, behaving, and feeling. Where needed, we develop, implement, and build upon newer, more appropriate solutions, skills, and strategies for them to use. Emphasis is on building healthy relationships with self and others, and upon making good choices in resolving current and future difficulties using both cognitive-behavioral and rational-emotive approaches.
Locations Served: Luverne, MN and Woodstock, MN
Certification: Licensed Psychologist
Areas of Specialization: Depression, Anxiety/Panic Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorders, Adjustment Disorders, Individual Concerns such as: Self-esteem, Grief and Loss Issues, Assertiveness, Individuation, Problem Ownership, Self-responsibility, and Spiritual dilemmas, Relationship Issues including: Communication Skills, Caretaking, Boundary Setting, Sexual Issues, Family and Life Transition Difficulties like: Marital Conflict, Infidelity, Parenting, Stress Management, Women's Issues, Counseling (and Psychoeducation) for Individuals, Couples, Families, and Groups
View of Therapy: I believe that people come to therapy because what they have already tried isn't working and they know they need to try something different. Each client is viewed as a whole person who is made up of social, spiritual, emotional, thinking, and physical parts. People have the potential within themselves to change; however, because of difficulties and issues they have experienced in their lives they are sometimes unable to change in a positive way unassisted. Working together, we discover and use client strengths to address and resolve issues from the past that continue to cause problems or pain in the present. We examine their current ways of thinking, behaving, and feeling. Where needed, we develop, implement, and build upon newer, more appropriate solutions, skills, and strategies for them to use. Emphasis is on building healthy relationships with self and others, and upon making good choices in resolving current and future difficulties using both cognitive-behavioral and rational-emotive approaches.
Locations Served: Luverne, MN and Woodstock, MN
Joseph Richard Goraj
Therapist
Degree:
MSW
Certification: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Areas of Specialization: Individual, Marital, and Family Counseling, Depression, Anxiety, Grief, and Loss Issues, Adolescent Problems, Men's Issues, Trained and Certified in EMDR Therapeutic Intervention, Psycho-educational programs for church, school, business, or civic organizations
View of Therapy: As a fellow traveler in this world, I use a psychodynamic/schema focus approach in assisting couples and individuals work through past/present issues that have prevented them from growing in their key relationships. This is done in a Christian atmosphere of unconditional love, honesty, and mutual accountability.
Locations Served: Sioux Falls, SD
Certification: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Areas of Specialization: Individual, Marital, and Family Counseling, Depression, Anxiety, Grief, and Loss Issues, Adolescent Problems, Men's Issues, Trained and Certified in EMDR Therapeutic Intervention, Psycho-educational programs for church, school, business, or civic organizations
View of Therapy: As a fellow traveler in this world, I use a psychodynamic/schema focus approach in assisting couples and individuals work through past/present issues that have prevented them from growing in their key relationships. This is done in a Christian atmosphere of unconditional love, honesty, and mutual accountability.
Locations Served: Sioux Falls, SD
Bill Huisken
Therapist
Degrees:
MSW, CSW-PIP
Certification: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Private Independent Practitioner
Areas of Specialization: Individual, Marital, and Family Counseling, Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss Issues, Men's Issues, Spiritual Issues, Communication Issues
View of Therapy: I believe that therapy is a joint process between the client and the therapist with the expressed purpose of identifying and alleviating unhealthy beliefs and behaviors. I work with the client's emotions and spirituality as key elements in this therapeutic process.
Locations Served: Orange City, IA; Sioux Falls, SD
Certification: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Private Independent Practitioner
Areas of Specialization: Individual, Marital, and Family Counseling, Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss Issues, Men's Issues, Spiritual Issues, Communication Issues
View of Therapy: I believe that therapy is a joint process between the client and the therapist with the expressed purpose of identifying and alleviating unhealthy beliefs and behaviors. I work with the client's emotions and spirituality as key elements in this therapeutic process.
Locations Served: Orange City, IA; Sioux Falls, SD
Barb Roehrich
Therapist
Degree:
M.S. Ed.
Certification: Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health, Qualified Mental Health Professional
Areas of Specialization: Individual, family, and couples therapy, Counseling with children, adolescents, and adults, Mood disorders, including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, Family systems, Marital issues, Parent/child issues, Grief and loss, Relationship difficulties, Communication, Boundary setting, Life transitions, Women’s issues, Self-concept issues, Assertiveness, Stress management, Dealing with disabilities, Career/work-related challenges
View of Therapy: As we go through life each person experiences difficulties. These struggles can be painful and may lead to feelings of loss, sadness, anxiety, disruption in relationships, and questions about our identity and purpose. However, if we work through them in healthy, constructive ways, it is through these struggles that growth and restoration can occur. This restoration includes relationships with family and friends, with the community, and, for those of faith, with God. It is my hope that I can walk alongside you as we work together to effectively address challenges you are experiencing, leading to growth and restoration in your life.
I view therapy as a process involving active participation by both the therapist and client and recognition of the client’s strengths. I am honored as people share their stories with me and allow me to be a part of this process as they come to discover who they are in light of God’s plan, develop skills to deal with challenges, grow in faith, and experience greater joy in life.
Locations Served: Sioux Falls and Mitchell, SD
Certification: Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health, Qualified Mental Health Professional
Areas of Specialization: Individual, family, and couples therapy, Counseling with children, adolescents, and adults, Mood disorders, including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, Family systems, Marital issues, Parent/child issues, Grief and loss, Relationship difficulties, Communication, Boundary setting, Life transitions, Women’s issues, Self-concept issues, Assertiveness, Stress management, Dealing with disabilities, Career/work-related challenges
View of Therapy: As we go through life each person experiences difficulties. These struggles can be painful and may lead to feelings of loss, sadness, anxiety, disruption in relationships, and questions about our identity and purpose. However, if we work through them in healthy, constructive ways, it is through these struggles that growth and restoration can occur. This restoration includes relationships with family and friends, with the community, and, for those of faith, with God. It is my hope that I can walk alongside you as we work together to effectively address challenges you are experiencing, leading to growth and restoration in your life.
I view therapy as a process involving active participation by both the therapist and client and recognition of the client’s strengths. I am honored as people share their stories with me and allow me to be a part of this process as they come to discover who they are in light of God’s plan, develop skills to deal with challenges, grow in faith, and experience greater joy in life.
Locations Served: Sioux Falls and Mitchell, SD
Vicki Vermeer
Director of Business Operation, Sioux Falls
The entire staff at Bethesda is committed to their Christian faith as expressed in a variety of denominations. Out of this commitment we view our employment at Bethesda as part of God's creative renewing activity. We consider it our privileged opportunity to serve you. Our office staff are very proficient at helping you access our services, answering any questions you may have, and filing insurance for you. Our staff of professional therapists are clinically trained and fully licensed. Each therapist is most careful to protect your confidentiality. The counseling room can be experienced as a safe haven away from the rigors of the world.
Stacey Eeten
Accountant, Privacy Officer, Sioux Falls
Lisa Hogan
Customer Care Specialist
Dale Ellens
Church Relations Coordinator
Degrees:
M. Div., M.S.
Purpose: At Bethesda Christian Counselling, we have always sought to come along side pastors and churches to provide an adjunct healing ministry that aids in the further enhancement of grace-based marriages, families, congregations and lives as we, together, advance the Kingdom of God. In keeping with this purpose my work involves regular visits to pastors and church leaders. Bethesda seeks to remain relevant to the needs of pastors and churches as we provide services related to mental health counselling, marriage and family counselling, pastoral education and church health ministries. My role is to listen to what pastors and church leaders are saying concerning their most significant challenges. I share these themes with the staff at Bethesda so that we can always adjust and enhance our services and delivery model in a way this is most advantageous to churches. My purpose is, also, to educate pastors and church leaders on the wide range of services offered to them by Bethesda. As one who has, myself, served as pastor of a church, I understand and appreciate the significant demands faced by pastors, full time ministry staffs, and church leaders. I, also, meet with deacon boards of supporting churches to educate them on the reason Bethesda seeks their annual benevolent financial support. As an ordained minister in the Christian Reformed Church, I am available to Christian churches of any denomination, located within our service delivery area, to provide regular Sunday preaching and pulpit supply.
Purpose: At Bethesda Christian Counselling, we have always sought to come along side pastors and churches to provide an adjunct healing ministry that aids in the further enhancement of grace-based marriages, families, congregations and lives as we, together, advance the Kingdom of God. In keeping with this purpose my work involves regular visits to pastors and church leaders. Bethesda seeks to remain relevant to the needs of pastors and churches as we provide services related to mental health counselling, marriage and family counselling, pastoral education and church health ministries. My role is to listen to what pastors and church leaders are saying concerning their most significant challenges. I share these themes with the staff at Bethesda so that we can always adjust and enhance our services and delivery model in a way this is most advantageous to churches. My purpose is, also, to educate pastors and church leaders on the wide range of services offered to them by Bethesda. As one who has, myself, served as pastor of a church, I understand and appreciate the significant demands faced by pastors, full time ministry staffs, and church leaders. I, also, meet with deacon boards of supporting churches to educate them on the reason Bethesda seeks their annual benevolent financial support. As an ordained minister in the Christian Reformed Church, I am available to Christian churches of any denomination, located within our service delivery area, to provide regular Sunday preaching and pulpit supply.