Amber Leafstedt, LPC-MH, LAC, NCC

Amber Leafstedt, LPC-MH, LAC, NCC

Verified
Telehealth Available
Professions: Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Addiction Counselor
License Status: I'm a licensed professional.
Primary Credential: Licensed Professional Counselor- Mental Health - LPC-MH30804
Telephone: 507-935-4372

Billing and Insurance:

I am an in-network provider for:

  • Aetna
  • Avera Health Plans
  • Cigna
  • Medicaid
  • Sanford Health Plans
Session Fees: If you’re paying out of pocket, my private pay rates are: $0 for initial 15-minute consultation $145 for the initial intake session $120 for each follow-up session I strive to offer fair, transparent pricing, and I’m always happy to talk through rates before we begin. I also offer a limited number of sliding scale fee spots for clients who qualify based on financial need. I don’t ever want the cost of therapy to be the reason someone can’t access care. Please don’t hesitate to reach out and start a conversation. We can explore what might be possible together.
Sliding Scale Available
Free Initial Consultation
Evening Availability

Therapy in:

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57103

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What's My Approach to Therapy?

You might be here because something in your life feels overwhelming, stuck, or difficult to carry on your own. Maybe past experiences still affect how safe you feel in relationships, emotions feel intense or unpredictable, or you’re trying to understand patterns that keep showing up in your life. Wherever you are right now, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Hi, I’m Amber Leafstedt (sheher), a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Addictions Counselor. I believe healing begins in spaces where people feel safe, respected, and genuinely seen, and my role is to help create that kind of space with you. My style is warm, relational, and collaborative. I meet you where you are and move at a pace that feels manageable. Together we can explore what has shaped your experiences, build tools to support your nervous system and emotional wellbeing, and work toward a life that feels more grounded, connected, and authentic. I draw from approaches including EMDR, DBT skills, mindfulness, person-centered therapy, and parts-oriented work to support healing, self-understanding, and meaningful change.

My Practice & Services

My practice is centered on creating a space where people can feel safe, respected, and supported as they work through life’s challenges. I provide therapy for teens and adults navigating trauma, emotional overwhelm, identity exploration, and patterns that may feel difficult to change on your own. My work is trauma-informed and inclusive, and I strive to create an environment where LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent clients feel affirmed and understood. I often integrate approaches such as EMDR, DBT-informed skills, mindfulness, person-centered therapy, and parts-oriented work. Together we focus on understanding your experiences, building tools for emotional regulation, and helping you move toward a life that feels more grounded, connected, and authentic. Therapy is collaborative, and we move at a pace that feels right for you. Coming soon: community-based workshops and psychoeducation groups focused on trauma healing, emotion regulation, and building self-trust.

Important Factors for Choosing a Therapist

Finding the right therapist means feeling seen, safe, and supported. I believe the best therapy happens when there's real connection, trust, and collaboration. You deserve a therapist who listens without judgment, respects your pace, and honors your lived experience. I bring warmth, transparency, and clinical skill to our work?so you can show up fully and grow into the life you want.

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Therapy Services & Specialties

Client Age Groups I Work With

  • Teens
  • Adults
  • Elders

Languages

  • English

Groups I Work With

  • I specialize in working with teens and adults navigating trauma, emotional dysregulation, and identity exploration. I often support individuals with complex trauma, LGBTQIA+ clients, highly sensitive people, and those living with borderline personality condition (BPD) or attachment wounds. My practice is affirming, neurodiversity-informed, and grounded in compassion for those who may have felt misunderstood in traditional systems.

Industries & Communities Served

  • First Responder/Medical Professionals
  • LGBTQ+
  • Union First

Client Challenges & Concerns I Address

  • Abandonment
  • Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Borderline
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Overwhelm
  • First Responders
  • Identity Issues
  • LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Issues
  • Mood Swings / Mood Disturbance
  • Posttraumatic Stress / Trauma
  • Shame
  • Suicidal Ideation and Behavior
  • Trust Issues

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

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