Christy Alten

Christy Alten welcomes people who are reaching out for support and holds a firm belief that hope, purpose, and healing are possible. She is a Christian counselor who combines faith-centered care with evidence-based strategies to help clients move toward recovery and resilience.

She is licensed to practice as a professional mental health counselor in South Dakota and also holds a mental health counseling license in Iowa. With 31 years of clinical experience, Christy has worked extensively with adults and adolescents facing addictions and a broad range of mental health concerns.

Her practice is a judgment-free space where she integrates practical therapeutic methods such as 12 Step approaches, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Gottman couples work, and polyvagal-informed techniques. She approaches counseling from existential and spiritual perspectives, collaborating with each person to design a plan that meets their unique needs.

Christy also brings a deep commitment to clinician development, offering more than 22 years of clinical supervision and professional development to new and experienced helpers. She encourages clinicians to seek support when needed and provides guidance rooted in long-term practice.

Scheduling is flexible beyond what may appear in self-scheduling windows; Christy does not post all available slots and can often accommodate additional appointments. She has limited availability on nights and weekends but is willing to work with clients who are ready to fully engage in the therapy process.

She believes in collaborative work that enables people to accomplish what is difficult to do alone and appreciates the courage it takes to reach out for help.