Healing begins at the root.

Healing takes root in safety, care, and connection. At Kindroots Therapy, we offer trauma-informed therapy for adults and teens across South Dakota. We use a variety of approaches always tailored to your needs which may include EMDR, Brainspotting, DBT, and mindfulness to help you feel more connected, grounded, and in charge of your healing.
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About

Rooted in Connection, Grown with Care

Hi, I’m Amber Leafstedt (she/her), a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Addictions Counselor. I believe that healing begins in safe, connected spaces—and my role is to offer you just that. My style is warm, relational, and grounded in presence. I bring both clinical expertise and deep compassion to the work I do, especially with those navigating trauma, identity, emotional intensity, and the desire to feel more at home in themselves. I specialize in working with trauma survivors, LGBTQIA+ individuals, teens, and people living with attachment wounds or traits of borderline personality disorder. I use approaches like EMDR, DBT skills, mindfulness, person-centered therapy, and internal family systems—all tailored to your needs, at your pace. I became a therapist because I believe every person deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported as they grow into the life they long for. You don’t have to do it alone. If this feels like the space you’ve been looking for, I’d be honored to walk alongside you. I have openings for new clients and would love to connect.
Amber Leafsetdt
LPC-MH, LAC

Services

  • Trauma
  • Abandonment
  • Anxiety
  • Borderline Personality
  • Dual Diagnosis

Approaches

  • Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
  • Brainspotting
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Trauma Focused
  • Person-Centered
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Attachment-Based

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • Sanford Health Plan
  • Avera Health Plans
  • Medicaid of South Dakota

Testimonials

“Amber is a kind and genuine person who truly wants to see you grow. I came in feeling stuck and through our work I’ve been able to ground myself more effectively and explore deeper layers of what I’ve been carrying.”

Past Client

“Working with Amber has been such a meaningful experience. She brings warmth, insight, and a presence that makes it easier to open up and do the work. I’ve felt supported in ways that actually helped me move forward, not just talk in circles. ”

Current Client

“I’ve been able to use new types of non-talk therapy to work through underlying trauma.”

Current Client
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