Kristen Ericsson

Kristen Ericsson Counseling & Psychotherapy is a professional mental health practice based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Our mission is to provide integrative, trauma-informed psychotherapy services to individuals seeking healing and personal growth. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for our clients as they navigate their unique mental health journeys.

Our Services

At Kristen Ericsson Counseling & Psychotherapy, we offer a wide range of counseling & psychotherapy services tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Our services include:

• Counseling & Psychotherapy: We offer specialized mental health services for individuals seeking treatment for personal, emotional, relational, somatic, and/or psychological issues. Our goal is to help clients achieve their goals, heal from issues that may be interfering with personal growth, and foster fulfilling relationships with self and others.
• Trauma Therapy Specialization: Brainspotting, EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, & Clinical Hypnosis: Our trauma therapy specialization uses evidence-based healing therapies such as Brainspotting, EMDR, and clinical hypnosis to address and treat emotional distress, adverse symptoms, and dysregulation caused by trauma. Untreated trauma can contribute to long-term personal, relational, professional, and/or psychological issues. Our approach helps clients develop awareness, heal, and grow from past experiences.

Our therapeutic interventions include narrative therapy, EMDR, clinical hypnosis, solution-focus, attachment theory, guided imagery, mindfulness training, boundary skills training, cognitive behavioral therapy, Adlerian therapy, acceptance-commitment therapy, Gestalt techniques, Gottman Method, Brainspotting, and brief therapy. Our goal is to help clients reach their desired level of fulfillment and functioning with the most effective and efficient therapeutic tools.

Telehealth

In addition to in-office therapy sessions, Kristen Ericsson Counseling & Psychotherapy offers HIPPA-compliant Telehealth/video sessions to clients throughout the State of South Dakota. This option allows us to make counseling available to those who live outside of Sioux Falls, in rural communities, or simply desire to participate in counseling from the comfort of their own home. We strive to make the Telehealth process as simple as possible for new clients.

Meet Kristen Ericsson

Kristen Ericsson, MS, NCC, LPC-MH, QMHP, CIMHP, is a licensed mental health therapist in the State of South Dakota. With over 20 years of professional experience working with children and families, she provides integrative, trauma-informed psychotherapy services to individuals seeking healing and personal growth. Kristen's approach balances genuine care with honesty and direction, prioritizing a work-life balance and valuing time with her family, painting, traveling, singing, laughing, and being outdoors.

Kristen's educational background includes a Master of Science in Counseling & Human Development from South Dakota State University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of South Dakota. She holds several professional certifications, including National Certified Counselor (NCC), Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health (LPC-MH), Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional (CIMHP), Brainspotting Therapist (Level 1 Trained), and Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional (CAIMHP).