Trauma and Abuse Counseling in Sioux Falls

It’s time to move past your past

God has something far greater in mind for your future. Our trauma-informed therapists will help you find the path forward.

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What you’ve gone through isn’t your fault

What you’re destined for is so much more

The Bible is full of people who experienced deep pain, shock, and suffering. Yet through their anguish, they were never alone.

Neither are you.

If you have experienced trauma, abuse, or PTSD at any point in your life, let us begin by saying we’re sorry. You did nothing to deserve it. The heart of God aches along with yours. And His desire is for your healing.

Breakthrough provides faith-based, clinically effective therapy to support survivors of trauma and abuse. Through approaches like EMDR, CPT, TBRI, and more, we help you overcome what’s hurt you, so you can finally feel free.

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For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light.

–Ephesians 5:8

Modalities we may use in trauma and abuse therapy

Our team holds certifications and specialized training in:

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)

An evidence-based approach for processing trauma at the root

Cognitive processing therapy (CPT)

A structured approach to help people recover from PTSD and trauma

Person-centered therapy (PCT)

A humanistic approach that empowers you to take the lead in your healing

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

Practical tools for changing the thought patterns driving anxiety, depression, and more

Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)

Skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier relationships

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)

An approach to build psychological flexibility and a life aligned with your values

Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)

A trauma-informed approach for children and families who have experienced adversity, abuse, or neglect

Clinical theology

Our integrative framework — the intentional pairing of Scripture and clinical science for whole-person healing

Meet our PTSD therapists in Sioux Falls

Clinically trained to treat trauma at the root

 

Trauma doesn’t only live in memory. It lives in the body. That’s why the most effective PTSD therapy goes deeper than conversation.

Our therapists are certified in EMDR, CPT, and TBRI, three of the most research-supported trauma approaches available. Along with other effective tools, we use these modalities to reach trauma where it lives, so we can help you break free from it for good.

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What to expect once you reach out

Here’s what spiritual counseling at Breakthrough looks like

Your first session feels like a casual coffee with a mentor (and you’re welcome to bring one if you’d like). During this 50-minute meeting, your therapist will get to know you, asking about your current concerns, personal and family history, and support systems. At the end, you’ll be able to set up your next appointment.
Everyone’s treatment plan looks a little different. Drawing on clinical best practices and your own faith values, your therapist will recommend an approach tailored to your specific needs, goals, and lifestyle. You’ll know exactly what you’re working toward and why.
Therapy works best when it’s consistent. While your cadence may vary, we usually recommend attending therapy sessions weekly, biweekly, or monthly. Your therapist will check in on your progress, adjust the approach as needed, and celebrate the wins with you — because we’re sincerely invested in your breakthrough.

FAQs About Trauma Therapy in Sioux Falls

What’s the difference between trauma and PTSD?

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a clinical diagnosis with specific criteria. It can develop after trauma, but not everyone who experiences trauma develops PTSD. Trauma is a broader term for the impact that overwhelming or threatening experiences have on the nervous system and sense of self. Both are treatable, and you don’t need a formal diagnosis to benefit from trauma therapy in Sioux Falls.

Will I have to talk about everything that happened?

You set the pace here. Your therapist will never push you to disclose more than you’re ready to share. Some of the most effective trauma approaches, including EMDR, don’t require detailed verbal recounting of events. You can heal without reliving the past.

What is EMDR, and how does it work?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain reprocess traumatic memories so they lose their intensity. It uses bilateral stimulation — typically guided eye movements — while you briefly hold the distressing memory in mind. It’s not hypnosis, and it doesn’t require you to describe the event in detail. Our EMDR-certified therapists will guide you through it according to your comfort level.

Still have questions?

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You may not feel ready right now — and that’s okay

We provide a place and pace that’s safe for you

Topics like these aren’t easy to talk about. But they’re far more difficult to ignore.

Set up a consultation with one of our EMDR-certified therapists to see how we make the conversation more comfortable than you expected — and more effective than you hoped.

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