Elderly Persons Disorders Therapists in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

As a psychologist specializing in geriatric care, my approach to treatment is holistic, person-centered, and tailored to the unique needs of older adults. I prioritize building a trusting and compassionate therapeutic relationship, recognizing the diverse life experiences and challenges that come with aging. Through evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), supportive counseling, and reminiscence therapy, I address a wide range of concerns including adjustment to life transitions, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and cognitive changes. I collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care and support. Additionally, I integrate strengths-based approaches to help older adults identify and leverage their resilience and coping skills. My goal is to promote emotional well-being, enhance quality of life, and empower older adults to navigate the aging process with dignity and resilience.

I work with older adults and their families who are navigating cognitive changes, neurological conditions, and emotional challenges related to aging. Therapy focuses on emotional support, coping strategies, and maintaining quality of life while addressing concerns such as memory changes, adjustment to illness, and the stress that can come with these transitions.

Older adulthood can bring a range of emotional and cognitive challenges. I specialize in working with older adults and their families to address these concerns with compassion, respect, and evidence-based care. My approach draws from geropsychology, neuropsychology, and mindfulness-informed therapy to support emotional well-being, promote independence, and improve quality of life. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or an aging loved one, I invite you to contact me for a free consultation.

I work with individual and their family members facing common aging related concerns. This may include caregiver burden, adjusting to a diagnosis of dementia, or another neurocognitive disorder (e.g., Parkinsons), or health-related changes (e.g., stroke, functional decline). My educational and clinical background specialized in geropyschology / geriatrics.

I am committed to serving older adults. I have extensive experience working with clients who are navigating challenges of aging, the loss of a spouse or partner, challenges with adult children, and the social and emotional challenges of aging.

Sioux Falls is South Dakota's largest city and a regional center for healthcare, finance, and retail, with two major health systems—Sanford Health and Avera Health—each operating significant behavioral health programs that serve the city and a wide surrounding rural region. The city has grown rapidly and attracted a notable refugee resettlement population, creating demand for culturally diverse and multilingual mental health services alongside the needs of the established community. Cold winters and geographic isolation from other major urban centers contribute to elevated rates of seasonal depression and loneliness. Common therapy concerns include anxiety, depression, family and relationship stress, and the challenges of navigating mental health care in a region where conservative and religious cultural attitudes toward therapy coexist with growing acceptance.

Gender ID

	71%	Female
	29%	Male

Session Type

	57%	In Person and Online
	43%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

57%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
43%	Behavioral Therapy
43%	Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
36%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
36%	Biopsychosocial Therapy
36%	Eclectic Therapy
36%	Psychodynamic Therapy

Ages Served

100%	Adult
100%	Senior
71%	Young Adult
36%	Teen
7%	Children

Client Focus

64%	Women
50%	LGBTQ+
50%	Men
50%	Persons with Disabilities
36%	Christian

Elderly Persons Disorders therapists in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Kreins Psychological Services

Unchained Brain LLC

Dr. Cara Bussell, PhD, LLC

Mallory Lamb

Dr. Ann Becker-Schutte; Healthy Balanced Life Psychology, LLC