Ashley Zimmer-Larsen
LPC-MH, ATR, NCC, TCTSY-F

Elisa Lewis
LPC, LAC, QMHP

Mikaela Campbell
LPC-MH, NCC, QMHP

Group Therapy & Counseling in Sioux Falls, SD

Decades of clinical research—including over 50 randomized clinical trials evaluated by the American Psychological Association (APA)—demonstrate that group therapy is an effective approach for treating conditions like depression, PTSD, social anxiety, and chronic pain. Research highlights "group cohesion"—the therapeutic bond and shared trust among members—as a primary mechanism of change that enhances retention, accelerates skill adoption, and improves overall treatment outcomes.

Witnessing peers with similar struggles normalizes emotional experiences, which significantly reduces the stigma, shame, and loneliness often associated with mental health conditions. Groups can function as a place to receive real-time peer feedback that can allow participants to practice communication skills, model healthy behaviors, and gain observational insights in ways individual therapy cannot replicate.

We offer ongoing groups, that are open and can be joined at any time for after care recovery and teen art therapy.

We regularly offer groups that are closed, and seven weeks long, for yoga therapy and art therapy - both very helpful treatments for trauma. We are in the planning stages of developing other groups - check back for more information!