Clear Minded Counseling
Elly Keller, MA, LPC-MH, NCC
Owner & Licensed Clinical Therapist
We have even more exciting news to share!
We are excited to announce a new addition to the Clear Minded Counseling team. As our practice continues to grow—from just myself to 11 therapists—it has become necessary to bring on additional administrative support.
Please join me in welcoming Janessa, who will be joining us as an Administrative Assistant starting on December 9, 2025. She will be primarily responsible for managing all incoming referrals, emails, and phone calls.
We understand that finding time for therapy can be challenging, especially when it involves leaving work or pulling your child from school for weekly sessions.
Unfortunately, there are a very limited number of PCIT providers in South Dakota. Clear Minded Counseling is proud to have 8 of the 10 providers in the state, but 5 of those are part-time, which makes scheduling even more difficult.
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"Research suggests that missing just one hour of school each week for therapy is unlikely to impact a child's academic performance. In fact, the early intervention provided by therapy can enhance emotional and behavioral health, which in turn supports better learning and social interactions. This means that the time spent in therapy is a valuable investment in their overall development."
While the decision to have your child miss school for sessions is ultimately yours, we believe that the improved emotional well-being, healthier behaviors, strengthened parent-child relationship, and other benefits derived from PCIT are invaluable.
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Hesitant about doing PCIT over telehealth instead of in the office? You are not alone. We've answered the most common parent/caregiver concerns here.
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Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about PCIT, think your child might be a good fit, or would like to schedule an appointment.
