Our Team

Breakthrough strives to partner with each person’s system (family, school, and community) to create individualized care plans.

Common areas that we focus on are: depression, suicidality, anxiety, school issues, bullying, divorce, blending families, trauma, anger, neurodevelopmental (ADHD, Autism), and past abuse.

Krysta Winter

MS, LPC-MH, QMHP
Clinical Director; Mental Health Therapist

  • Youth Therapy
  • Trauma
  • EMDR and Brainspotting
  • Somatization
  • Marriage and Family interventions
Krysta has been a therapist since 2012 and is a South Dakota Board Approved Counseling supervisor, Member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, and Certified Christian Addiction Coach. She brings a depth of clinical and spiritual knowledge to each session. Krysta approaches sessions with warmth and enthusiasm as she shows clients how God designed the brain to heal. She specializes in working with teens, and loves empowering them with knowledge of their brain’s complex development at this stage. She creates a welcoming environment for healing, incorporating art, games, and humor into sessions to engage even those who may be reluctant to try therapy. Her holistic approach includes working with parents, giving them Christ-centered tools to build attachment and adjust family systems for long-lasting healing.

Lisa Minor

MA, LCSW
Mental Health Therapist

Lisa is a warm and compassionate counselor dedicated to helping people of all ages — including individuals, couples, and families — navigate life’s challenges with hope and resilience. With extensive training in trauma-informed care and years of experience walking alongside those in difficult seasons, she offers a safe and supportive space for healing. As an ordained pastor, she can integrate faith into the counseling process to meet each person where they are, honoring their values and beliefs. Her goal is for every client to leave sessions feeling more equipped, encouraged, and confident that they don’t have to face their struggles alone.

Jordan Kruse

National certified counselor, K-12 certified school counselor, and an LPC-Supervisee

  • Anxiety & Depression
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Children/Youth Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Spiritual Formation

Jordan’s goal as a therapist is to help clients feel welcome and safe so that they can better navigate challenges and develop the skills to flourish. He specializes in child and youth therapy, approaching sessions with empathy, curiosity, and no judgment.  Jordan listens to what each client values and makes sure they are involved in setting their therapy goals. Sessions with Jordan are tailored to each client’s needs, and may incorporate activities like art, music, and movement to help those who might not be able to fully verbalize their feelings. He values who each person is in Christ, and loves bringing understanding and hope to clients through authenticity and genuine care.

Taylor Owens

MSW
Mental Health Therapist

Taylor Owens recently graduated with her Master’s in Social Work from the University of South Dakota (USD). She brings a wealth of experience to her work, having served as a certified nursing assistant in assisted living and as a refugee caseworker at a resettlement agency. Taylor has a strong passion for working with clients ages 5-19.

Outside of her professional role, Taylor is an active member of Embrace Church in Sioux Falls, where she participates in the College Small Group. In her free time, she enjoys listening to Christian music, exploring new cultures, and playing basketball. Taylor is excited to build meaningful relationships with her clients, using her Christian values to help create a plan for growth and positive change in their lives.

Steve Van’t Hul

Educator

Steve started at Breakthrough in Fall 2022 assisting in the Education section. Steve enjoys helping students and getting to know them better. A goal each day is to keep God at the center of everything we do and to help the students see Christ working in their lives. In his off time Steve enjoys spending time with family, friends, and being outdoors. Overall, Life and God are GOOD!

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