Trauma and PTSD therapists in Watertown, South Dakota
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Watertown, South Dakota who provide testing, evidence-based treatment for trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and related challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Compare detailed therapist profiles and connect with a provider that’s right for you.
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PTSD/Trauma
Erin Severe
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed and unable to cope with daily demands? Do you have unresolved trauma from past experiences which make it difficult to function? Utilizing a Cognitive Behavior (CBT) approach, we will help develop new ways to respond to your past and help you take charge of your life.
18 Years Experience
Online in Watertown, (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Dayna Nelson, PsyD, LP
Psychologist, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist
EMDR therapy is an integrative psychotherapy and uses a technique called bilateral stimulation to repeatedly activate opposite sides of the brain. Dr Nelson uses EMDR to facilitate the bilateral stimulation. EMDR seems to help the brain reprocess the trapped memories is such a way that normal information processing is resumed. Dr. Nelson uses EMDR to help clients uncover and process beliefs that developed as the result of relational traumas, or childhood abuse and/or neglect
24 Years Experience
Online in Watertown,
PTSD/Trauma
Be BOLD Psychology and Consulting
Psychologist, Ph.D
Trauma isn’t just “big events” — it’s also the slow drip of not being safe, seen, or supported. We offer trauma-informed therapy (including EMDR) for folks carrying heavy stuff — whether from childhood, past relationships, or recent experiences. We help you safely explore, process, and release what’s been weighing you down — at your pace, and on your terms.
8 Years Experience
Online in Watertown,
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Alisha Desai
Psychologist, PhD
Trauma shapes how you see yourself, relate to others, and respond to the world long after a distressing experience has ended. You're constantly on guard, avoiding reminders of the past, struggling with unwanted memories, and carrying beliefs about yourself and others that are difficult to shake. With specialized postdoctoral training in trauma and PTSD, Dr. Desai the expertise and compassion to this work that drives meaningful, sustainable change. Working together, you'll move at a pace that feels manageable as you process difficult experiences, reduce the impact of trauma-related symptoms, and reconnect with yourself.
9 Years Experience
Online in Watertown, (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. John Nelson
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Dr. Nelson typically incorporates a cognitive-behavioral therapy approach to help clients understand and manage trauma and PTSD, develop effective coping skills, and gradually regain confidence, while tracking and monitoring symptoms over time to evaluate the effectiveness of the work together.
12 Years Experience
Online in Watertown,
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Watertown, South Dakota Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Watertown, South Dakota average 15 years of experience and charge around $216 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (72%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (43%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (33%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$216
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
30%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 41% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 72% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 27% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 26% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 26% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 26% | Integrative Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Senior |
| 38% | Teen |
| 15% | Children |
Client Focus
| 53% | Women |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 30% | Military / Veterans |
| 24% | Black / African American |