Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Watertown, South Dakota
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Asher Lipner
Psychologist, Ph.D., SRT
I believe good therapy is more than symptom management. It’s about helping people understand themselves more honestly, develop greater emotional awareness, and build a life that feels more grounded, connected, and authentic.
Many of the people I work with feel stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand — anxiety, shame, compulsive behaviors, emotional disconnection, relationship struggles, or cycles of secrecy and self-criticism. Often, these struggles are not simply about “bad habits” or lack of willpower, but about deeper emotional and relational dynamics that have never been fully understood or addressed.
My style is warm, direct, thoughtful, and engaged. I aim to create a space where people can speak openly about subjects that are difficult to discuss elsewhere, without feeling judged, dismissed, or reduced to a diagnosis. I believe meaningful therapy requires both compassion and honesty: the ability to understand pain without losing sight of accountability, growth, and change.
I have particular experience helping individuals and couples struggling with compulsive sexual behavior, pornography addiction, betrayal trauma, intimacy difficulties, anxiety, shame, and trauma-related issues. I also work extensively with clients from religious and culturally sensitive communities, where these struggles often carry additional layers of secrecy, fear, and isolation.
Therapy can help people move from surviving on autopilot toward living with greater clarity, presence, integrity, and connection — both to themselves and to the people they care about most.
25 Years Experience
Online in Watertown,
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Dr. Amanda Malak
Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist
I believe people can build the lives they want to live by aligning themselves with their values, which may shift with the various seasons of life.
12 Years Experience
Online in Watertown,
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Sara Fraser
Psychologist, PhD
I have been a therapist for many years and in many settings. In describing my practice to prospective clients, I like them to know that we work in three intersecting and overlapping domains-present, past and process. In the present, we focus on how you are able to care for yourself and for others, cultivate relationships with self and other in ways that are enriching and not depleting. Using the past, we can come to understand how you show up in relationships, as informed by patterns laid out in your family of origin but in the hopes that you can come to understand and then do differently if you want, rather than acting from a place of default and habit. And finally, we can use process therapies such as EMDR and Deep Brain Reorienting, to help you truly process and move past your past experiences and help you to shed the weight of past trauma. I use a pragmatic and interactive style to collaborate with clients to assist them in choosing the therapeutic path that fits best for them. Therapy is about healing and I value using trusted and effective approaches to help you reach your goals in therapy in a timely way that allows you to move on from our relationship into living your life fully and completely. I offer a free, 30-minute initial consult call so we can connect and see how we might be a good fit. Email me to schedule that today!
26 Years Experience
Online in Watertown, (Online Only)
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Tara Murphy
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I believe every human being has inherent value, yet so many of us carry deep shame from past experiences that tell us otherwise—messages like “I’m bad,” “I’m too much,” “I’m unlovable,” or “If I show myself, I’ll be rejected.” These beliefs can quietly shape how we see ourselves, our relationships, and what we think is possible. In therapy, I work to help uncover and soften these old burdens so they no longer hold you back. My style is warm, collaborative, and deeply respectful of the courage it takes to show up. Together, we’ll build a space where you can feel seen in your wholeness, reconnect with your own inner wisdom, and move toward a life that feels freer and more grounded.
29 Years Experience
Online in Watertown, (Online Only)
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Dr. Samantha Kallberg
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
I strive to create a compassionate space where you feel supported that promotes healing and growth. I specialize in working with those struggling with anxiety, binge eating, emotional eating, body image distress, body dysmorphic disorder, OCD, trauma, and life transitions. I do not believe in a one-sized fits all treatment approach, thus an implement several treatment modalities to tailor to the needs of each client. I have specialized training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) as a level one provider.
8 Years Experience
Online in Watertown, (Online Only)
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Watertown, South Dakota Statistics
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Watertown, South Dakota average 17 years of experience and charge around $215 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (83%), Depression (73%), and Trauma and PTSD (63%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$215
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 54% |
Online Only |
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| 46% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 83% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 73% | Depression |
| 63% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 62% | Stress |
| 60% | Self Esteem |
| 52% | Loss or Grief |
| 46% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 37% | Teen |
| 12% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 48% | Men |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 29% | Military / Veterans |
| 25% | Hispanic / Latino |