
Vanessa Dykstra, LCSW-PIP, QMHP
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Sioux Falls, SD
Online & In-Person
About me
Additionally licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin for telehealth. Typical issues I work with include: eating disorders, addiction, anxiety, adjustment issues, depression, domestic violence/abuse, grief and loss, significant life changes, trauma, and relational Issues. I have practiced in a variety of settings, including both inpatient and outpatient settings. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
Hi, I’m Vanessa. I’m a licensed independent social worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of South Dakota. Since 2014, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside individuals and families as they navigate some of life’s most difficult moments.
I specialize in supporting clients through anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, perinatal mental health, grief and loss, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. I also provide couples and family counseling. My clinical background includes experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, working with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
My approach is integrative and individualized. I believe in meeting clients where they are—with compassion, curiosity, and respect—and helping them build the insight and tools they need to move forward with confidence.
License
License(s)
Education
University of South Dakota
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$ - $Accepted payment methods
- Cash
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Venmo
- Credit Card
Accepted insurance plans
- United Healthcare
- Medicaid
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Avera
- Sanford
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Binge Eating
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Bullying
- Career
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Eating Disorders
- Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum
- Grief & Loss
- Hoarding
- Life Coaching
- Mental Health Professionals
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Phobias & Fears
- Relationships
- School Performance
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sports Performance
- Stress/Stress Management
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Individuals
- Couples
Languages
- English
Website and social media