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# Serenity Mental Health Services - Rapid City, South Dakota

Serenity Mental Health Services - Rapid City, South Dakota

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- [Blog](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/resources/blog/) - Blog
- [The Counselor’s Role](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/the-counselors-role/) - Alfred Adler (1938) in a late work titled "Social Interest: A Challenge to Mankind" discusses the subject of metaphysics where he integrates Jan Smuts' evolutionary holism with the idea of teleology and community: "sub specie aeternitatus". Adler argues his vision of society: "Social feeling means above all a struggle for a communal form that must
- [Who uses Internet counseling?](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/who-uses-internet-counseling/) - Counseling over the Internet can provide an option for people who may not access services in the more traditional face to face therapy that is offered in our office. It is not uncommon for first time users of counseling services, to have never been to traditional therapy. It could be their first attempt at getting
- [Your healing journey toward serenity begins with the first step.](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/your-healing-journey-toward-serenity-begins-with-the-first-step/) - The healing process although at times difficult can also be comforting. The comfort of having someone witness the transformation that takes place as we feel the pain and then let go of the past so that healing can be achieved. It is important for us to be known by ourselves as well as by someone
- [What is Online Counseling?](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/what-is-online-counseling/) - Sigmund Freud used letters to augment and continue therapy with his patients who were at a distance, so it's not really a new concept. Counseling over the Internet has been increasingly accepted as the newest addition to the forms of therapeutic communication used by clients and counselors. In point of fact, since 1997 the Internet
- [Balancing Spiritual, Physical, Financial, and Emotional Fitness](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/balancing-spiritual-physical-financial-and-emotional-fitness/) - I would like to introduce myself to you. My name is Diana Smith. I am a counselor and the owner of Serenity Mental Health Services. Serenity Mental Health Services utilizes the Serenity Prayer to apply psychological concepts to the process of establishing and maintaining mental health in the clients that are treated. Much like hurricane
- [Mission Statement](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/mission-statement/) - Serenity Mental Health Services provides outpatient services for drug, alcohol and gambling addiction and mental health services. The focus of Serenity Mental Health Services is to contribute to the development or stabilization of mental health by fostering Social Interest in the lives of the clients served. The therapeutic change process is anchored in Alfred Adler’s
- [Step Eleven](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/step-eleven/) - Please join me by reading the daily meditation from "The Language of Letting Go" by Melody Beattie and share your thoughts in the comment space provided at the end of this post (Click on the Read More button to read the complete thought for the day). Early in my recovery, I prayed for the change
- [Letting Go of the Past](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/letting-go-of-the-past/) - Please join me by reading the daily meditation from "The Language of Letting Go" by Melody Beattie and share your thoughts in the comment space provided at the end of this post (Click on the Read More button to read the complete thought for the day). The process of letting go of the past happens
- [Opening Our Selves to Love](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/opening-our-selves-to-love/) - Please join me by reading the daily meditation from "The Language of Letting Go" by Melody Beattie and share your thoughts in the comment space provided at the end of this post (Click on the Read More button to read the complete thought for the day). It is normal to be cautious when we have
- [Morning Cues](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/morning-cues/) - Please join me by reading the daily meditation from "The Language of Letting Go" by Melody Beattie and share your thoughts in the comment space provided at the end of this post (Click on the Read More button to read the complete thought for the day). When we get too busy in our lives we
- [Holding Your Own](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/holding-your-own/) - Please join me by reading the daily meditation from "The Language of Letting Go" by Melody Beattie and share your thoughts in the comment space provided at the end of this post (Click on the Read More button to read the complete thought for the day). As a child I needed to be loved by
- [Financial Responsibility](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/financial-responsibility/) - Please join me by reading the daily meditation from "The Language of Letting Go" by Melody Beattie and share your thoughts in the comment space provided at the end of this post (Click on the Read More button to read the complete thought for the day). The Serenity Prayer states that we can find Serenity
- [Detaching with Love](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/detaching-with-love/) - Please join me by reading the daily meditation from "The Language of Letting Go" by Melody Beattie and share your thoughts in the comment space provided at the end of this post (Click on the Read More button to read the complete thought for the day). When I feel myself reacting to a given situation
- [Our Good Points](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/our-good-points/) - Please join me by reading the daily meditation from "The Language of Letting Go" by Melody Beattie and share your thoughts in the comment space provided at the end of this post (Click on the Read More button to read the complete thought for the day). Co dependency is defined as a problem when one
- [Throwing Out the Rule Book](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/throwing-out-the-rule-book/) - Please join me by reading the daily meditation from "The Language of Letting Go" by Melody Beattie and share your thoughts in the comment space provided at the end of this post (Click on the Read More button to read the complete thought for the day). Growing up in an alcoholic home provided an environment
- [Feelings and Surrender](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/feelings-and-surrender/) - Please join me by reading the daily meditation from "The Language of Letting Go" by Melody Beattie and share your thoughts in the comment space provided at the end of this post (Click on the Read More button to read the complete thought for the day). I used to think of the act of surrender
- [Being Honest with Ourselves](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/being-honest-with-ourselves/) - Please join me by reading the daily meditation from "The Language of Letting Go" by Melody Beattie and share your thoughts in the comment space provided at the end of this post (Click on the Read More button to read the complete thought for the day). Knowing oneself requires a great deal of time in
- [Controlling Verses Trust](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/controlling-verses-trust/) - Please join me by reading the daily meditation from "The Language of Letting Go" by Melody Beattie and share your thoughts in the comment space provided at the end of this post (Click on the Read More button to read the complete thought for the day)
- [Letting Go of Chaos](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/letting-go-of-chaos/) - Please join me by reading the daily meditation from "The Language of Letting Go" by Melody Beattie and share your thoughts in the comment space provided at the end of this post (Click on the Read More button to read the complete thought for the day). The process of life consists of many cycle. For
- [Self Disclosure](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/self-disclosure/) - Please join me by reading the daily meditation from "The Language of Letting Go" by Melody Beattie and share your thoughts in the comment space provided at the end of this post (Click on the Read More button to read the complete thought for the day). Growing up in a dysfunctional home caused me to
- [Getting Through the Discomfort](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/getting-through-the-discomfort/) - Please join me by reading the daily meditation from "The Language of Letting Go" by Melody Beattie and share your thoughts in the comment space provided at the end of this post (Click on the Read More button to read the complete thought for the day). As a child of alcoholic parents I felt a
- [Coping with Families](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/coping-with-families/) - Please join me by reading the daily meditation from "The Language of Letting Go" by Melody Beattie and share your thoughts in the comment space provided at the end of this post (Click on the Read More button to read the complete thought for the day). Early in my recovery I embraced the Serenity Prayer.
- [Be Who You Are](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/be-who-you-are/) - Please join me by reading the daily meditation from "The Language of Letting Go" by Melody Beattie and share your thoughts in the comment space provided at the end of this post. Growing up as a child of alcoholic parents I did not feel safe or loved. This feeling of not being good enough to
- [Not a Victim](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/not-a-victim/) - Please join me by reading the daily meditation from "The Language of Letting Go" by Melody Beattie and share your thoughts in the comment space provided at the end of this post (Click on the Read More button to read the complete thought for the day). As a young girl and even into early adulthood
- [Spontaneity in Recovery](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/spontaneity-in-recovery/) - Please join me by reading the daily meditation from "The Language of Letting Go" by Melody Beattie and share your thoughts in the comment space provided at the end of this post (Click on the Read More button to read the complete thought for the day). Co-dependent people who live by the rules of “don’t
- [The Importance of Money](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/the-importance-of-money/) - Please join me by reading the daily meditation from "The Language of Letting Go" by Melody Beattie and share your thoughts in the comment space provided at the end of this post (Click on the Read More button to read the complete thought for the day). I strive to maintain financial fitness so that I
- [Clarity](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/clarity/) - Please join me by reading the daily meditation from "The Language of Letting Go" by Melody Beattie and share your thoughts in the comment space provided at the end of this post (Click on the Read More button to read the complete thought for the day). When the storm hits and my life begins to
- [Allowing Ourselves to be Nurtured](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/allowing-ourselves-to-be-nurtured/) - Please join me by reading the daily meditation from "The Language of Letting Go" by Melody Beattie and share your thoughts in the comment space provided at the end of this post (Click on the Read More button to read the complete thought for the day). Co-dependency is a result of attempting to control others
- [The Grief Process](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/the-grief-process/) - Please join me by reading the daily meditation from "The Language of Letting Go" by Melody Beattie and share your thoughts in the comment space provided at the end of this post (Click on the Read More button to read the complete thought for the day). I find myself in the grief process that is

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- [Home](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/) - Mental HEALTH ISSUES We can help with the following issues : Adjustment Disorders Anxiety Anxiety Disorder Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Bipolar Disorder Chemical Dependency Cognitive Disorders Conduct Disorder Depression Depression in Children and Teens Family Counseling Learn more... Nature of Counseling Counseling is the application of mental health, psychological, or human development principles, through cognitive,
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- [The Lived Experience of Self Forgiveness Research Presentation by Dr. Diana Smith](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/spiritual-transitioning/self-forgiveness-dissertation/) - In completion of my PhD, my dissertation results are presented in the video below. If you are interested in self forgiveness or other mental health issues, please contact me at 605-431-8595 or email at dianasmith@serenitymentalhealth.com.
- [Online intake](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/online-intake/) - Schedule a Session Begin Registration To begin the process of scheduling an appointment with Serenity Mental Health Services, we need to collect some general contact information as well as any pertinent insurance information. When you're ready, you'll click the BEGIN REGISTRATION button above. This button will open up a new browser window or tab, so
- [Staff](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/counseling/staff/) - Diana Smith PhD, LPC-MH I am an APA (American Psychological Association) EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) approved Therapist in Training. I am a Licensed Practical Counselor-Mental Health (LPC-MH) and a Qualified Mental Health Provider (QMHP). I have been working in the field of Mental Health and Addiction for many years. I also offer internships
- [Research finds EMDR is Effective for Anxiety and Depression](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/counseling/research-finds-emdr-is-effective-for-anxiety-and-depression/) - EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a therapeutic approach that has been found to be effective in treating a range of psychological issues, including anxiety and depression. The exact mechanism through which EMDR works is not entirely clear, but there are several theories that may explain its effectiveness. One theory is that EMDR works
- [EMDR](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/spiritual-transitioning/emdr/) - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapeutic approach that has gained popularity in recent years as an effective tool in treating a range of psychological issues. EMDR was originally developed in the 1980s to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but it has since been used to treat a wide variety of other conditions,
- [Issues](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/issues/) - We can help with the following issues : For additional information on the types of issues that we address, click on the issue that you are interested in. After reviewing the issues, please feel free to click a link below to begin your journey into online counseling. TELEPHONE FACE-TO-FACE ZOOM Sessions
- [Online Registration](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/online-registration/)
- [Start the Journey Toward Recovery Now](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/counseling/online-counseling/start-journey-toward-recovery-now/) - You're here for help, DON'T WAIT ANY LONGER. Online counseling can help you begin the process to recovery. Click on the link below to START THE JOURNEY TOWARD RECOVERY NOW. You will soon be a true believer in the benefits of online counseling. We look forward to joining you on this part of your life's
- [What is Online Counseling](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/counseling/online-counseling/what-online-counseling/) - Sigmund Freud used letters to augment and continue therapy with his patients who were at a distance, so it's not really a new concept. Counseling over the Internet, or Telehealth, has been increasingly accepted as the newest addition to the forms of therapeutic communication used by clients and counselors. In point of fact, since 1997
- [Face-to-face Zoom Video](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/face-face-zoom-video-0/) - We offer telehealth services through the use of encrypted Zoom face-to-face sessions. Zoom is a free program that allows you to download it by going to www.zoom.us. All that is required to use it is a computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone along with a microphone, speakers, and a webcam. It has been noted that the
- [Online Counseling and Telehealth Services](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/counseling/online-counseling/) - We have combined technology with the therapeutic task of achieving Serenity by offering Online Counseling, or Telehealth services. Online Counseling Can Help You Our online therapy services are comprehensive. We cover a broad spectrum of issues - just a few include anxiety, depression, bipolar, relationship and marriage, family, pre-marriage, addiction and substance abuse, and more.
- [Personal Benefits](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/counseling/personal-benefits/) - There is no guarantee that counseling will help you. The outcome of counseling is directly related to the client's ability to be open and honest during the session. Outcome is also directly related to the client's motivation for change. Potential Personal Benefits of Counseling You may experience relief from feelings of isolation as you develop
- [Counseling](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/counseling/) - Individual counseling is available for adults in our office either in-person or via telehealth by appointment only. Issues that we address in our office can also be effectively and confidently addressed for brief concerns or the more traditional long-term support and therapy through telehealth services. However, telehealth therapy services are not intended to take the
- [about us](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/about-us/) - Diana Smith, PhD, LPC-MH owns and operates Serenity Mental Health Services and is licensed by the National Board of Certified Counselors. License number is LPC-MH2025 and she follows the ethical guidelines described by the NBCC found at their web site www.nbcc.org/webethics2. Diana is a member of the National Board for Certified Counselors, Certification Number 43911.
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- [Contact Us](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/contact/) - You're here for help, DON’T WAIT ANY LONGER. Online counseling can help you begin the process to recovery. START THE JOURNEY TOWARD RECOVERY NOW. You will soon be a true believer in the benefits of counseling. We look forward to joining you on this part of your life's journey and we're confident you will be
- [Articles of Interest](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/articles-of-interest/)
- [The Counselor’s Role](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/spiritual-transitioning/counselors-role/) - Alfred Adler (1938) in a late work titled "Social Interest: A Challenge to Mankind" discusses the subject of metaphysics where he integrates Jan Smuts' evolutionary holism with the idea of teleology and community: "sub specie aeternitatus". Adler argues his vision of society: "Social feeling means above all a struggle for a communal form that must
- [Suicide](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/issues/suicide/) - The tragic results from suicide have taken the lives of someone in every age group, all races, both sexes, and every income bracket. In the United States suicide hit an all time high in 1932, during the last phases of the Depression, and in recent years has climbed to alarming proportions. Suicide has consistently been
- [Stress](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/issues/stress/) - Definition Stress is an emotional, physical, and mental response to an event or situation perceived as threatening or excessively challenging to an individual's sense of well-being. Causes Several key areas can leave an individual feeling stressed, including major changes in family life or life-style, emotional issues, and work expectations. Signs and Symptoms Stress frequently brings
- [Schizophrenia](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/issues/schizophrenia/) - What is schizophrenia? It is now considered a group of mental disorders rather than a single illness. Schizophrenia is characterized by thought disorder (a diminished ability to think clearly and logically), delusions, and hallucinations. People are born with this emotionally devastating illness that is usually inherited. Schizophrenia is relatively common with an estimated one percent
- [Personality Disorders](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/issues/personality-disorders/) - What are personality disorders? Essentially, they are a group of disorders involving personality traits that are not flexible. This inflexibility can cause distress and make it difficult for the person to function. What to look for... Diagnosis usually occurs during adolescence or early adulthood. The common personality disorders are: Paranoid - exhibiting or characterized by
- [Oppositional Defiant Disorder](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/issues/oppositional-defiant-disorder/) - What is ODD? A disruptive behavior disorder that affects children and adolescents. ODD is characterized by a continuing pattern of negative, hostile, and defiant actions lasting at least six months. Problems between child and parent often go hand in hand with ODD. What to look for... Signs of this disorder are disobedience, defiance and rule
- [Mood Disorders](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/issues/mood-disorders/) - What are mood disorders? They are a group of illnesses that negatively affect an individual's state of mind. More than 20 million people in the United States will be affected by mood disorders in their lifetime, which can be described as either low (major depressive disorder and dysthymic disorder) or a combination of high and
- [Family Counseling](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/issues/family-counseling/) - Definition The difference between family counseling and other counseling services is that family counseling focuses on the strengths of the whole family and the stresses that accompany this unique relationship. Contrary to individual or group therapy, no one person's problem is singled out. Family counseling may be appropriate for both married and non-married couples, parents
- [Depression](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/issues/depression/) - Definition Depression is a feeling of sadness, hopelessness, and lack of energy. It is often a response to loss such as the death of a loved one, divorce, or moving away from friends and family. In some cases, a long-term condition is associated with a biological cause. Signs and Symptoms Mild depression can affect nearly
- [Conduct Disorders](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/issues/conduct-disorders/) - What are conduct disorders? They are behavioral problems that occur in children and teenagers. These young people have a hard time following rules and behaving in socially acceptable ways. Because they are often viewed as "bad" or "delinquent," they receive a negative reaction from others and will often behave even worse. Causes of these conduct
- [Cognitive Disorders](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/issues/cognitive-disorders/) - What are cognitive disorders? They are organic mental disorders and are either temporary or permanent dysfunction of the brain caused by neuralgic diseases, general medical conditions, or chemicals. The illnesses commonly diagnosed as cognitive disorders are delirium (deterioration of the intellectual function) and dementia (the deterioration of intellectual ability, forgetfulness, and severe memory impairment). What
- [Chemical Dependency](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/issues/chemical-dependency/) - The American Medical Association has recognized that alcoholism is a serious, chronic disease. Alcohol and drug addictions are progressive diseases. In most people the using begins slowly but over time the victim’s life becomes progressively unmanageable. Repeated efforts to gain control of their use of drugs or alcohol or what ever they are addicted to
- [Bipolar Disorder](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/issues/bipolar-disorder/) - What is bipolar disorder? It is a medical illness producing emotional symptoms. Bipolar used to be called manic depression and is characterized by episodes of "highs" (manic) and "lows" (depression). The manic or depressive symptoms are not due to any other physical or mental disorder, or caused by drug or alcohol use. Extreme sadness, extreme
- [Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/issues/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder/) - Definition Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the name given to a behavior problem when a child has trouble paying attention, is constantly fidgeting, and acts impulsively under certain circumstances. ADHD usually affects children, often boys, beginning at four or five years of age. Signs and Symptoms Typically, the warning signs are fist discovered in school
- [Anxiety Disorders](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/issues/anxiety-disorders/) - What are anxiety disorders? A group of illnesses that produce a mental tension or anxiety that has no apparent cause. People with anxiety disorders have a heightened sense of anxiety and/or panic. The anxiety might be intense and focused, as in panic disorder, or continual and spread out, as in generalized anxiety disorder. Other types
- [Anxiety](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/issues/anxiety/) - Definition Moderate "preparation anxiety", like the feeling students have before a big exam or a hostess has before a big party, is normal and helps us get energized to deliver our best effort. The emotional tension we refer to as anxiety becomes a problem when the anxious feeling is magnified beyond a level that allows
- [Adjustment Disorders](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/issues/adjustment-disorders/) - What are adjustment disorders? They are the result of certain stress situations that cause emotional or behavioral problems to develop within three months of the onset of the situation. They affect both children and adults, and can be a reaction to things like divorce, death, job loss, moving, health problems, etc. What to look for...
- [Spiritual Transitioning](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/spiritual-transitioning/) - Serenity Mental Health Services utilizes the theories of Alfred Adler and Carl Jung and the life experiences of Jesus Christ to provide a foundation for the change process identified above. The history of Christ’s own humanity provides a model as we attempt to understand and counsel the yin and yang of life’s transitional experiences. Carl
- [Definition of Terms](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/spiritual-transitioning/definition-of-terms/) - Serenity Mental Health Services utilizes the theories of Alfred Adler and Carl Jung and the life experiences of Jesus Christ to provide a foundation for the change process identified above. The history of Christ’s own humanity provides a model as we attempt to understand and counsel the yin and yang of life’s transitional experiences. Carl
- [Nature of counseling](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/counseling/nature-counseling/) - Counseling is the application of mental health, psychological, or human development principles, through cognitive, affective, behavioral or systemic intervention strategies, that address wellness, personal growth, or career development, as well as pathology. Depending on the needs of the client and the availability of services, counseling may range from a few brief interactions in a short
- [Resources](https://www.serenitymentalhealth.com/resources/) - Resources

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