Jeff Ekle
Support for relationships, loss, and life transitions
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About
Jeff Ekle is a South Dakota-licensed professional counselor with a mental health designation (LPC-MH) and 20 years of experience supporting people through challenging seasons of life. His work often focuses on relationship concerns, grief and loss, anger management, and depression, as well as the stress that can come with major life changes.
Jeff approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert on their own story. He aims to help clients recognize the strengths they already carry and use those strengths to navigate what feels difficult or overwhelming. Starting therapy can take courage, and Jeff respects the effort it takes to begin and to keep showing up for the process.
Jeff approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert on their own story. He aims to help clients recognize the strengths they already carry and use those strengths to navigate what feels difficult or overwhelming. Starting therapy can take courage, and Jeff respects the effort it takes to begin and to keep showing up for the process.
- Location:
- South Dakota, United States
- Years Experience:
- 20
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Relationship issues, Grief, Anger management, Depression, Coping with life changes
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: SD LPC-MH LPC-MH30613
- NPI Number: 1356324784
- License: LPC-MH (South Dakota)
Evidence-Based Support, Made Accessible Online
Jeff Ekle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients work through concerns like relationship stress, grief and loss, anger, depression, and the pressure that can come with major life changes. Evidence-based therapy draws from approaches that have been studied and refined over time, with practical tools you can apply between sessions.In online therapy, skills-focused strategies can help clients notice patterns that keep them stuck and practice new ways of responding, especially when emotions feel intense or relationships feel strained. A supportive, strengths-based style can also help clients reconnect with what is already working in their lives and build on those strengths while navigating difficult transitions. For many people, having a steady space to process grief or mood changes helps create momentum toward clearer next steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jeff collaborates with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and what they want therapy to look like, then adjusts the work over time based on what feels most helpful.
Online therapy makes it easier to stay consistent with care. Sessions can happen through video calls or phone sessions, with the added flexibility of live chat or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication styles.
How much experience does Jeff Ekle have?
Jeff Ekle has 20 years of professional experience.
Is Jeff Ekle a licensed therapist?
Yes. Jeff Ekle is licensed in South Dakota as an LPC-MH (Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health). License: SD LPC-MH LPC-MH30613.
In which languages does Jeff Ekle provide therapy?
Jeff Ekle provides therapy in English.
Where is Jeff Ekle located?
Jeff Ekle is located in South Dakota.
How can I work with Jeff Ekle as my therapist?
You can work with Jeff Ekle through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jeff Ekle work with international clients?
No. Jeff Ekle does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jeff Ekle cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.