Erin Ratchford, LCSW, QMHP, ADHD-CCSP
Sioux Falls, SD
Online & In-Person
About me
Specializing in adhd, anxiety, life transitions
Many of my clients have been told they are “too much” and struggle with exhaustion as they attempt to meet the expectations of those around them while minimizing their own needs. I walk alongside individuals who are looking to tame feelings of anxiety or depression. Sometimes this work includes discussing difficulties with focus or staying grounded in relationships. It may center around parenting responsibilities or relating to career/academic goals. I help clients identify their strengths, their values, and their needs, so they can build a life filled with peace and fulfillment that is uniquely their own.
I have experience working with school-aged children, teens, adults and the elderly. I have worked in school settings, inpatient treatment centers and outpatient mental health programs. I am an ADHD certified clinical services provider, and I have received additional training in child and adolescent mental health and addiction counseling and prevention. I am a life long learner who eagerly seeks out the best treatment options for my clients.
I earned a bachelors degree in social work from Arizona State University in 2004. After gaining years of life and work experience, I earned a masters degree in social work from the University of South Dakota in 2020. I completed a graduate certificate in addiction counseling and prevention in 2022 from the University of South Dakota. I am licensed to practice clinical social work in the state of South Dakota.
License
License(s)
Professional associations
Education
University of South Dakota
University of South Dakota
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$150 - $300Accepted payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- Medicaid
- Health Partners
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Avera
- Dakotacare
- Sanford
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief & Loss
- Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs)
- Learning Disabilities
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Relationships
- School Performance
- Self-Esteem
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Brainspotting
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Faith-based specialties
- Atheism/Agnosticism
- Christianity
- Islam
- Judaism
Images and videos
Location
MK Counseling, LLC
5000 South Minnesota Avenue
Suite 300
Sioux Falls, SD 57108 US
Office is ADA Accessible
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Kids & Tweens (5-12)
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Individuals
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
Website and social media