Support for your mental health, relationships, and overall wellbeing—wherever you are in life.

Our Services

We offer comprehensive mental health services designed to support your emotional wellbeing, relationships, and personal growth. Our clinicians work with a wide range of concerns and use evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches to help you achieve meaningful and lasting change.

  • Our team specializes in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, adjustment concerns, stress management, lifestyle issues, and self-esteem challenges.

    We provide evidence-based support for children, youth, adults, and families—helping clients regulate emotions, build coping skills, and move through life transitions with confidence. 

  • We support individuals navigating substance addiction, technology and internet addiction, and co-occurring mental health concerns.

    With experience across all ASAM levels of care, our therapists provide judgment-free treatment for alcohol and drug use, process addictions, and behavioral addictions—while also addressing anxiety, depression, PTSD, and stress that often accompany addiction.

  • Our agency has multiple providers who offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and a range of trauma-informed therapeutic services designed to support individuals in safely processing and integrating overwhelming or distressing experiences.

    EMDR is an evidence-based approach that uses bilateral stimulation—such as eye movements or tapping—to help the brain reprocess traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity. Our clinicians are trained to adapt EMDR and other trauma-focused interventions to each client's developmental level, communication style, and sensory needs, creating a supportive and regulated environment throughout the healing process. In addition to EMDR, we offer trauma-informed psychotherapy, grounding and stabilization strategies, somatic-based interventions, and attachment-focused therapies that honor the impact of trauma on the brain, body, and relationships.

    Together, these services empower individuals to build resilience, improve emotional regulation, and move forward with a greater sense of safety and wellbeing.

  • Play-based therapy services provide children with a developmentally appropriate and emotionally safe way to express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences when words may be difficult to access.

    Through guided play, therapists observe themes, support emotional regulation, and help children build problem-solving and relational skills in a natural, engaging environment. Sand tray play, a specialized form of play therapy, offers a tactile and symbolic medium where children can create scenes using sand and miniature figures. This process allows them to externalize internal experiences, process trauma or stress, and explore new coping strategies with the support of a trained clinician. By integrating play-based modalities—including sand tray—therapists create a therapeutic space that fosters creativity, attachment, and healing while honoring each child's unique developmental needs.

  • Our therapists are certified to assess and treat eating disorders across the lifespan.

    We address underlying emotional patterns, body image concerns, and co-occurring issues such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, and lifestyle barriers—helping clients find peace, acceptance, and a healthier relationship with food and self.

  • We serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who also experience co-occurring mental health and/or substance use concerns.

    Our services recognize the importance of a comprehensive, whole-person approach grounded in the biopsychosocial model. This framework guides our providers in understanding how biological factors, developmental differences, environmental influences, trauma histories, and social supports interact to shape a person's symptoms and strengths. Clinicians within the agency receive specialized training in clinical assessment tailored to IDD, including recognizing diagnostic overshadowing and collaborating closely with medical providers to ensure thorough medical evaluations that may uncover contributing conditions. Services integrate Positive Behavior Support to promote skill development and reduce challenging behaviors through proactive, person-centered strategies. Psychotherapy and other therapeutic interventions are adapted to each individual's communication style, learning needs, and sensory profile, while psychopharmacological treatment is carefully coordinated to support emotional regulation, safety, and overall wellbeing. Through this integrated and specialized approach, the agency strives to honor each person's unique story while empowering them to achieve meaningful progress and improved quality of life.

  • We offer a variety of therapy groups and supportive spaces designed to help you feel more connected, understood, and supported. Our groups focus on shared experiences, personal growth, and meaningful conversations in a welcoming, low-pressure environment. Current offerings include book clubs, technology balance groups, and connection-focused programs like our pen pal initiative, with additional groups and workshops launching throughout the year. Whether you’re looking to build community, learn new skills, or explore personal growth alongside others, our groups provide a supportive and engaging way to do so.

  • We help parents, caregivers, couples, and families strengthen communication, resolve conflict, and navigate the unique challenges of raising children with behavioral or developmental needs.

    Our therapists also work with couples and partners facing stress, life transitions, or relational challenges. With deep experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, we provide neurodiversity-affirming evaluations and therapy. We help parents and caregivers navigate behavioral challenges, emotional regulation, and support needs—creating plans that honor each person's strengths and abilities.

  • Our agency has providers who provide specialized services for parents of adopted children as well as children who have been adopted or are currently within the foster care system, supported by clinicians with advanced training and certification in adoption-competent and trauma-informed care.

    Our team understands the complex emotional, developmental, and identity-related experiences that can accompany adoption and foster care, including attachment challenges, grief and loss, trauma histories, and navigating birth family connections. We offer therapeutic support that strengthens attachment, enhances communication, and equips parents with tools to respond to trauma-related behaviors with sensitivity and consistency. For children and youth, interventions are tailored to their developmental needs and provide a safe space to explore feelings, build trust, and develop healthy coping strategies. Through this specialized approach, our agency strives to promote stability, resilience, and healing for both caregivers and the children they support.

  • For clients seeking whole-person healing, we incorporate holistic health approaches, lifestyle improvement, mindfulness, and strengths-based strategies.

    We support individuals exploring identity, spirituality, purpose, and wellness practices that align with their values and goals.

  • Support your team with workplace mental health resources that enhance well-being, performance, and retention.

    We provide counseling and education tailored to diverse employee needs—helping staff build confidence, manage stress, and navigate personal challenges that affect their work.

  • Linking the gap through a blend of on-site and off-site supervision creates a supportive, flexible framework for interns, newly licensed, and pre-licensed professionals.

    On-site supervision offers real-time guidance, immediate feedback, and hands-on skill development, while off-site supervision expands access to specialized expertise, reflective consultation, and continuity of support regardless of location or scheduling constraints. Together, this integrated approach promotes clinical confidence, ethical decision-making, and professional growth, ensuring emerging practitioners feel both grounded in their daily work and connected to a broader supervisory network that supports competence, consistency, and long-term success in the field.

  • We also offer case consultation and clinical training for individuals and organizations working at the intersection of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and mental health.

    Our approach is intentionally individualized, recognizing that each client, team, and system brings unique strengths, challenges, and cultural contexts. Through collaborative consultation and tailored training, we support ethical decision-making, clinical confidence, and practical strategies that enhance outcomes for complex cases, empowering providers and organizations to deliver thoughtful, responsive, and effective care.

  • Linking the Gap offers consultation services for organizations seeking ASAM Level of Care (LOC) certification.

    This certification validates that your program meets nationally recognized standards and signals a commitment to high-quality, evidence-based care to both payers and the individuals you serve. Pursuing ASAM LOC certification is a meaningful way to differentiate your program in a competitive field, and we would be honored to support you through the process. Our team brings over 30 years of combined experience in substance use services, including five years of direct involvement in providing ASAM certification consultation, ensuring knowledgeable, practical, and supportive guidance every step of the way.

Accessible Care & Payment Options

We accept a variety of insurance plans to help make counseling accessible and affordable. Our providers currently work with Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna, Avera, Sanford Health Plan, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We also offer self-pay and sliding scale options for those without coverage or who prefer private payment. If you’re unsure about your benefits, our team is happy to help you understand your options and find the best fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • You don’t have to have everything figured out before reaching out. Many people begin therapy when they’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of their next step. If something in your life feels heavy or difficult, therapy can be a supportive place to explore what’s going on and find clarity and direction.

  • We support a wide range of emotional and mental health concerns, including anxiety, stress, burnout, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, identity, grief, family stress, and life transitions. Whether you’re navigating a specific challenge or simply want more balance and self-understanding, we tailor care to your unique needs.

  • Our team works with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Each clinician has different areas of focus, and we’ll help connect you with someone who feels like a good fit for your goals and comfort level.

  • Yes. We offer in-person counseling in Sioux Falls, as well as secure telehealth sessions for clients across South Dakota. This allows flexibility and continuity of care, even if your schedule or location changes.

  • Finding the right fit matters. We encourage you to explore our therapist profiles, read about their specialties and approach, and reach out if you have questions. If you’re unsure where to start, we’re happy to help guide you toward the best match.

  • We accept several insurance plans, including Medicaid, Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Avera, and Sanford Health Plans. Private-pay and a limited number of sliding-scale options are also available. If cost feels like a barrier, we’re always open to exploring options together to make sure counseling feels affordable and sustainable.

  • This varies depending on your goals and needs. Some people come for short-term support, while others choose longer-term therapy. We’ll work together to find a pace and plan treatment that feels right for your situation.

  • Yes. Your privacy is very important to us. Therapy is confidential, with a few legal and safety-related exceptions that your therapist will review with you during your first visit.

  • You can reach out to request a consultation or schedule your first session through our contact form or by texting, calling, or emailing a therapist from our team directly. From there, we’ll help you take the next step in a way that feels comfortable and supportive.

Questions before getting started? Get in touch.