You Are Welcome Here
At Abide Counseling Services, you are welcome just as you are. Whatever season you find yourself in, we offer a calm, supportive space where you can slow down, feel heard, and begin to make sense of your experiences. Our goal is to walk alongside you with care, compassion, and respect, honoring the whole of who you are—emotionally and mentally—because meaningful growth often happens when every part of you is supported.
Our approach is grounded in professional clinical practice and guided by evidence-based counseling methods. We are committed to providing thoughtful, compassionate care that supports healing, clarity, and personal growth at your own pace.
What Counseling is Like at Abide
When you begin counseling here, you’ll find a non-judgmental environment where your story matters. Our goal is not to rush solutions, but to walk with you at a pace that feels right for you. You don’t have to walk alone—we’re here to journey with you toward peace, clarity, and renewal.
It’s nice to meet you:
Anna Beard, MA, LPCMH — Therapist at Abide Counseling Services, LLC
Anna Beard is a licensed professional counselor (LPCMH) based in Sioux Falls who brings a kind, grounded presence to her work with individuals, couples, teens, and families. She creates a safe, welcoming space where clients can explore life’s challenges, gain insight into their emotions, and build practical tools for growth and well-being.
With a master’s degree in counseling and extensive clinical training, Anna helps clients navigate deep emotions linked to anxiety, depression, and trauma while also supporting healthy relationship dynamics and life transitions. She has a special interest in working with highly sensitive people, creatives, and couples seeking deeper connection and emotional attunement.
Anna’s approach is warm, accepting, and collaborative. She listens with empathy and offers thoughtful feedback rooted in evidence-based methods, helping clients feel supported as they work toward clearer understanding and intentional living. Her goal is to help each person discover strengths, build resilience, and step into a more balanced, meaningful life.
Whether you’re facing everyday stressors or deeper emotional patterns, Anna is dedicated to guiding you with respect, insight, and encouragement.
Guiding You Toward Hope and Healing
- Master’s Degree in Counseling
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Specializes in individual and couples therapy
- Extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, and relational challenges
A Compassionate and Personalized Approach
- Compassionate listening
- Customized treatment plans
- Focus on emotional well-being and personal growth
Credentials
- LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
- LPCMH (Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health)
- Gottman Trained
- Emotion Focused Therapy Trained
- Trained Spiritual Director
I am a licensed mental health counselor. I received my master’s degree in counseling at Sioux Falls Seminary and completed post graduate studies in mental health counseling at the University of South Dakota.
What do I do? What can I offer?
I help adults and teens process deep emotions linked to depression and anxiety, identify trauma responses that promote cycles of distress, and assist with emotion regulation, support, and personal growth.
I help creatives and highly sensitive people (HSP) create environments and lifestyles to understand, develop and optimize their unique strengths.
I help couples to create a greenhouse for their relationship. I teach them the art of being a couple by creating a deeper friendship, developing emotional intimacy, affection, affirmation, and improve functional patterns. I am a trained Emotion Focused & Gottman Method therapist.
I help clients to understand how nutrition, food choices, nature and movement can improve their mood and wellness. I am a certified integrative mental health provider and wilderness therapy guide.
I help client to develop a life cadence to promote work/life balance, internal peace and emotional wellness.
I help to support pastors, chaplains, spiritual directors and first responders through burn out, overwhelm and fatigue.
I hope to have the opportunity to work together!
-Anna
Take the First Step Toward Healing
Whether you’re looking for support in navigating personal struggles or improving your relationships, Anna is here to help. If you’re ready to take the next step, we’d be honored to walk with you at Abide Counseling Services.