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Woman-led mental health therapy

Paula Lain Counseling Co. is proudly woman-owned and led. We specialize in empowering women of all ages and challenging everyday norms and societal limitations.

 

Dog-Assisted sessions available

Our downtown office offers the only dog-assisted counseling in Sioux Falls. We also give the option of bringing your peaceful canine pet into session with you.

Now accepting first-time counseling sessions for

teens, families, couples, individuals, etc…

 

About Paula Lain Counseling Co.

Hi! I’m Paula. I launched Paula Lain Counseling (PLC) in 2019.

Before starting PLC, I worked as a clinical therapist with an agency for 10 years. I spent time helping kids and teens in the Harrisburg School District, running a domestic violence support program for the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe, and providing mental health services for tribal members through their health clinic.

A passion of mine has always been accelerating awareness of and breaking down barriers to mental health therapy.

I decided to start my own practice because I wanted to implement my vision without any "red tape.” Owning PLC allows me to create a working model of treatment for each person in an individualized way.

As I grow PLC, I seek to create a modern and comfortable place for all clients that are looking for new and emboldened approach to wellness.

I hire therapists that want to work in a close-knit group practice where every helper is supported and proud of where they work.

As a natural and compassionate leader, I aim to do my part in training other therapists through case consultation, clinical supervision, and professional development.

I personally match every new client with their therapist.

I take into consideration personality, presenting problems, goals, and insurance. This takes the guess work out of finding the connection most clients are looking for when finding their helper.

Over the 10+ years of practicing therapy and building programs, I’ve created these “giant match-making muscles” that I now have the ability to “flex.”

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Who is Paula Lain Counseling For?

Paula Lain Counseling is right for you if you are:

✔️ Motivated for change

✔️ Looking for effective, evidence-based strategies

✔️ New to therapy and curious about its benefits

✔️ A “therapy veteran” who hasn’t had success in the past

✔️ Interested in dog-assisted therapy

✔️ Hoping to be seen by a woman or person of color

✔️ Seeking expertise in teen and adolescent therapy

✔️ Allergic to “traditional therapy”

✔️ Committed to setting and achieving goals

✔️ Wanting a safe, transparent, nonjudgmental environment

✔️ Ready to enjoy life again!

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