Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Mental Health Services in Sioux Falls
Since 1974, Sioux Falls Psychological Service has been dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health care to individuals, couples, and families across Sioux Falls and the tri-state region. Our multidisciplinary team of licensed professionals combines clinical expertise with compassionate care, offering services in person and through secure telemental health platforms. We prioritize accessibility through two distinct clinics: the Therapy and Assessment Clinic for insured clients and the Community Counseling Clinic for those with limited financial resources. Our therapists, many of whom integrate faith-based approaches when appropriate, specialize in treating a wide range of conditions including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges.With graduate student interns supervised by experienced clinicians, we maintain a commitment to both community service and professional development. Our partnership with Augustana College extends specialized care to students while ensuring our team remains at the forefront of emerging therapeutic practices. Through this structured approach, we aim to meet clients at their current life stage while fostering long-term emotional and relational growth.
Services
Individual Therapy
Family Counseling
Psychological Assessments
Biofeedback Treatment
Telemental Health
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Trauma Recovery
Relationship Counseling
Spiritual Integration
Community Counseling
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience serving Sioux Falls and surrounding communities.
- Our multidisciplinary team includes licensed psychologists and supervised graduate interns.
- We offer two access points for care: standard therapy clinic and community counseling center.
- Our therapists integrate faith-based approaches when appropriate and requested.
- We provide both in-person and secure telemental health service options.
Services
Individual Therapy
Our licensed therapists provide personalized mental health treatment for adults and adolescents. Specializing in evidence-based approaches, we address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Sessions focus on emotional growth, coping strategies, and improving daily functioning through both in-person and virtual platforms.
Family Counseling
Experienced clinicians facilitate communication improvements for couples and family systems. Services address marital conflict, parent-child dynamics, and intergenerational patterns. Our integrative approach combines structural and emotionally focused therapies to strengthen relationships and resolve relational distress across all life stages.
Psychological Assessments
Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations conducted by licensed psychologists determine cognitive, emotional, and behavioral health status. Our assessments inform treatment planning for conditions like ADHD, learning disabilities, and personality disorders. We provide detailed reports with evidence-based recommendations for ongoing care and specialist referrals.
Telemental Health
Secure video conferencing platforms enable remote access to mental health services. This option maintains clinical quality while offering flexibility for clients with scheduling challenges or geographic limitations. Services include individual sessions, family meetings, and follow-up appointments with licensed professionals.
Community Counseling
Graduate student interns supervised by licensed clinicians provide cost-effective mental health services. This program serves uninsured or underinsured individuals through flexible fee structures. Services include individual therapy, crisis intervention, and skills development for clients facing financial barriers to traditional care.
People
Jennifer Helkenn
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Helkenn specializes in treating emotional and relational challenges across the lifespan. With advanced training in trauma recovery and family systems, she integrates evidence-based practices with compassionate care to help clients achieve lasting personal growth.
Douglas L. Anderson
Clinical Director
As Clinical Director, Mr. Anderson oversees service delivery and professional development. With decades of experience in mental health administration, he ensures clinical excellence while maintaining our commitment to accessible, community-focused care.
Kimberly Belben
Licensed Professional Counselor
Kimberly provides trauma-informed care for individuals and families. Her expertise in crisis intervention and behavioral health combines practical strategies with empathetic support to help clients navigate complex emotional challenges.
Grace Collins
Doctoral Intern
Doctoral intern Grace Collins delivers emerging clinical services under senior supervision. Specializing in adolescent mental health, she brings contemporary research perspectives to our community counseling programs while gaining hands-on therapeutic experience.
Rick Slattery
Licensed Addiction Counselor
Rick specializes in treating substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. His integrative approach combines motivational interviewing with cognitive-behavioral techniques to support sustainable recovery and personal transformation.
Questions
What types of mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual therapy, family counseling, psychological assessments, biofeedback treatment, and telemental health services for emotional, relational, and spiritual wellness.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call us at 605-334-2696 to schedule. Most initial appointments are available within three business days during our operating hours.
Do you accept insurance?
The Therapy and Assessment Clinic serves insured clients. The Community Counseling Clinic offers affordable options for uninsured or underinsured individuals through graduate student interns.
Are faith-based approaches available?
Yes, many of our therapists integrate spiritual perspectives when appropriate and requested, respecting clients' personal beliefs in the therapeutic process.
What are your office hours?
Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. We're closed weekends and major holidays.
Do you offer online therapy options?
Yes, secure telemental health services provide remote access to therapy sessions through encrypted video conferencing platforms for added convenience.