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Hello, I’m Alyssa Protsch-Husman

I'm dedicated to meeting people where they are, using an integrative approach personalized for each individual. Everyone deserves a safe space to heal and build the skills to overcome life's challenges, and my goal is to nurture an environment where clients feel seen, heard, valued, and understood.

I have experience providing mental health care in inpatient, outpatient, and school settings, working with individuals and families across many life stages and transitions. This includes trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, self-esteem, attachment, abuse, infertility, foster care and adoption, divorce or separation, relationship conflict, stress, behavioral concerns, and parenting. Together, we'll work on understanding relationship dynamics, building effective coping strategies, and creating positive change.

I've also completed extensive training in civil and family mediation, which adds another layer of conflict resolution skills — helpful for clients who want an objective, confidential setting to collaborate and resolve problems.

Education:

Bachelor of Sociology and Criminal Justice, University of South Dakota, 2014

Masters in Clinical Mental Health, University of South Dakota, 2017

Credentials:

LPC-MH #30925

National Certified Counselor (NCC) #1728530

Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)

Additional Training:

Trauma Focused -Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Theraplay

Neuroscience for Clinicians: New brain science for trauma, anxiety, depression, & substance abuse.

Self-Regulation & Coping Skills for Kids: Activity based Techniques for managing Anxiety, ADHD, Anger, & More.

Therapy Services

Individual Therapy

Individual therapy provides clients with the opportunity to work one to one with a mental health provider while navigating personal challenges, improving relationships, strengthening emotional/mental health, and enhancing coping skills.

Couples Therapy

Couples Therapy is an opportunity for clients to work with a mental health provider while gaining better understanding of one another. Couples will have support navigating relationship challenges, building conflict resolution/communication skills, and working towards overall satisfaction within their relationship.

Group Therapy

Group therapy provides multiple clients with similar challenges an opportunity to come together in a therapeutic environment with a mental health provider to share concerns, learn from one another, build effective coping strategies, and improve their relationships.

Children 3+

Provider utilizes a combination of Child-Centered, Theraplay, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies to create opportunity for children to build trust, self-esteem, healthy attachment and connection with others. Theraplay can also involve parents in the therapeutic process, which can help them feel more confident and strengthen parenting skills while nurturing family focused families.

Family Therapy

Family therapy provides clients opportunities to come together as a family with a mental health provider in a therapeutic setting to better understand/support each other, enhance communication, navigate challenging situations, and strengthen emotional health.

Insurance Accepted for Therapy Services:

Wellmark BCBS

UMR Avera

Medicaid Medicare

Sanford Aetna

United

Cash Pay Rates Available

Therapy Inquiry

For secure communication, please use the SimplePractice contact form below. This form is HIPAA-compliant and protects the information you share.

https://alyssa-protsch-husman.clientsecure.me/contact-widget

You may also contact APH Counseling, LLC by the phone number listed below through Spruce Health, a HIPAA-compliant messaging platform. Messages sent through Spruce are encrypted and secure.

Submitting an inquiry does not create a therapist–client relationship. Therapy services are only established after an intake process and signed agreement with APH Counseling, LLC.

Personal & Professional Growth Coaching

Rooted in Reflection, Built for Action.

Coaching offers a forward-focused, goal-oriented space to work on personal and professional growth. Together we identify what you want to move toward, the strengths you already bring, and the patterns or obstacles that have gotten in your way. Coaching is best suited for individuals who are emotionally steady and ready to focus on action, mindset, and accountability.

Coaching may be a good fit if you are working on:

Clarifying personal or career goals
Building confidence, mindset, or follow-through
Navigating a life transition or new role
Strengthening leadership, communication, or work-life balance
Creating habits and structure to support growth

Format & Fees

Sessions are available in-person or via secure video. Coaching is offered at a private cash rate and is not billed to insurance. Reach out for current rates and availability.

Disclaimer: Coaching is not therapy. Coaching services through APH Counseling, LLC are separate and distinct from psychotherapy and mental health treatment. Coaching does not involve the assessment, diagnosis, or treatment of mental health conditions and is not a substitute for therapy, counseling, or crisis intervention. Coaching is not covered by insurance. Engaging in coaching does not establish a therapist-client relationship and does not carry the same legal protections as therapy. Individuals experiencing mental health symptoms, emotional distress, trauma, or crisis are encouraged to seek therapy services. If you are in crisis, please call or text 988, dial 911, or go to your nearest emergency department.

To maintain ethical boundaries, individuals currently receiving therapy through APH Counseling, LLC will not be offered coaching services concurrently.

Privacy Policy & Emergency/Crisis Disclaimer

APH Counseling, LLC respects your privacy.

This website does not store or collect personal health information directly.

Information you provide through the SimplePractice form is encrypted and protected under HIPAA standards.

Communication through Spruce Health (phone/text) is also HIPAA-compliant and secure.

Your information will only be used to respond to your inquiry and will not be shared with third parties.

Submitting a form or message is for inquiry purposes only and does not establish a therapist–client relationship.

APH Counseling, LLC does not provide crisis or emergency response services. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or feel unsafe, please call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), dial 911, or go to your nearest emergency department. You may also text HOME to 741741 to connect with the Crisis Text Line for immediate support.

Last updated: [9/6/25]

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ADDRESS:

5515 E 18TH ST. STE 130

SIOUX FALLS SD 57110

PHONE NUMBER:

605- 600-1733

EMAIL:

alyssa@aphcounseling.org