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Our Team.

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Dr. Emily Gislason

 emily@sproutplaytherapyandcounseling.com

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​Education and Credentials

  • B.S. in Sociology and Human Development, South Dakota State University

  • M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, South Dakota State University

  • PhD in Developmental Psychology, Capella University

  • Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health (South Dakota)

  • Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor 

  • Qualified Mental Health Professional

  • Nationally Certified Counselor

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Speciality Areas​​

  • Trauma (physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect)

  • Military families

  • Anxiety

  • Adjustment and Loss

  • RPT Supervision 

  • Adjunct instructor for the play therapy program at South Dakota State University (go Jacks!)

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Pursuing

  • Currently pursuing certification as a Synergetic Play Therapist

 

VIA Strengths

  • Honesty

  • Love of Learning

  • Humor

  • Hope

  • Wisdom

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Fun Fact

  • My dog, Oakley, is a Canine Good Citizen and joins me at work.

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​Education and Credentials​

  • B.A. in Psychology and Human Relations,  University of Iowa

  • M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, South Dakota State University

  • Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health (South Dakota)

  • Registered Play Therapist

  • Qualified Mental Health Professional

  • Nationally Certified Counselor

Speciality Areas​​

  • Anxiety

  • Self-Esteem

  • Grief

  • Social Skills

  • Depression

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Pursuing

  • Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor credential

 

VIA Strengths

  • Hope

  • Humor

  • Kindness

  • Gratitude

  • Teamwork

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Fun Fact

  • I am also a dance instructor.

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​Education and Credentials

  • B.A. in Psychology, Sociology and Criminal Justice, University of Sioux Falls 

  • M.A. in Counseling, Sioux Falls Seminary

  • Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health (South Dakota)

  • Registered Play Therapist

  • Qualified Mental Health Professional

Speciality Areas​​

  • Adoption

  • Foster Care

  • EMDR

  • Trauma

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Pursuing

  • EMDR Full Consultant 

  • Certification in Synergetic Play Therapy 

VIA Strengths

  • Fairness

  • Honesty

  • Spirituality

  • Prudence

  • Teamwork

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Fun Fact

  • I am a board member with the Foster Network. 

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​Education and Credentials

  • B.S. in Education and Human Science, South Dakota State University

  • M.S. in Counseling and Human Resource Development, South Dakota State University

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-Supervisee

Speciality Areas​​

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Low Self-Esteem

  • EMDR

  • Grief

  • Trauma

  • Peer/Friendship Challenges

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Pursuing

  • Licensure completion for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

  • Registered Play Therapist credential

VIA Strengths

  • Love

  • Honesty

  • Fairness

  • Spirituality

  • Perseverance 

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Fun Fact

  • I recently ran my first half marathon in Spearfish Canyon.

Call Us:

605.799.6182

6209 E. Silver Maple Circle, Suite 102

Sioux Falls, SD 57110

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