Psychodynamic therapists in Watertown, South Dakota
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Psychodynamic
Karen Baumstark, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D., CMHIMP, CTACC
In searching for a therapist, you are taking the first step in what could be the most important journey of your life. It is definitely possible to make important, lasting improvements in your life and levels of happiness, satisfaction, and success. Therapy is often an effective way to attain these goals. With almost 40 years of experience working as a counselor and then a psychologist, I am well-qualified to help you identify what is standing in the way of increased life satisfaction, and help you effectively work towards your goals. People often get stuck in old patterns that make them unhappy, want to change them, but don't know how. I work together with my clients to understand how old patterns in thought, feeling, and behavior got established, and then explore how best to change those patterns. I enjoy doing longer term, deeper work with clients, to create significant, meaningful, and lasting change. I often employ a holistic approach, exploring personal history, thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationship history and issues, as well as issues including medical history, self-care habits, and experiences of spirituality. I view the therapy relationship as a partnership, respecting the pace and timing that the client requires.
36 Years Experience
Online in Watertown,
Psychodynamic
Dr. Michael J. Lee
Psychologist
The focus of my practice is on assisting thoughtful, motivated individuals to deepen self-understanding, alleviate points of pain, and increase capacities for full and contented living.
9 Years Experience
Online in Watertown,
Psychodynamic
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,
Psychodynamic
New Leaf Counseling and Wellness
Psychologist
At New Leaf Counseling and Wellness we bring a heartfelt dedication to every client interaction. With genuine warmth and empathy, we create a space where individuals feel heard, valued, and understood. Our commitment to personalized care means that each session is tailored to meet the unique needs and goals of our clients, fostering deep connections and meaningful progress. At the heart of our practice is a belief in the transformative power of therapy, and we're honored to walk alongside our clients on their journey toward healing, growth, and fulfillment.
25 Years Experience
Online in Watertown,
Psychodynamic
Dr. Nicole Montes
Psychologist, PsyD
Dr. Nicole Montes is a licensed clinical psychologist who offers person-centered psychotherapy from a feminist lens, diversity informed lens. She specializes perinatal mental health certified (PMH-C) and specializes in chronic pain/disability & trauma. She stands for reproductive freedom, racial justice and the rights of trans and non-binary people and weaves these values into her work as a psychologist.
5 Years Experience
Online in Watertown,
Psychodynamic Therapy therapists in Watertown, South Dakota Statistics
Psychodynamic Therapy therapists in Watertown, South Dakota average 18 years of experience and charge around $216 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (81%), Depression (81%), and Stress (56%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$216
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
36%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 42% |
Online Only |
|
Top Specialties
| 81% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 81% | Depression |
| 56% | Stress |
| 54% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 52% | Loss or Grief |
| 52% | Self Esteem |
| 38% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 33% | Teen |
| 14% | Children |
Client Focus
| 50% | Women |
| 37% | LGBTQ+ |
| 30% | Men |
| 22% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 19% | Black / African American |