I am passionate about guiding you through the most challenging life events that are stressful and heartbreaking. The struggles with grief, loss, divorce, and blended families are often riddled with sadness, anger, isolation, and communication breakdowns. You will have support and guidance in a safe therapeutic environment to explore your emotions and healing. If you are seeking professional support to recover loss and grief, repair or recover broken relationships, or navigate hard events and conflicts, I am here for you! With over twelve years of experience in the professional field of clinical mental health, and decades of life experience, I am confidant you will gain understanding, restoration, and emotional health.

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​Stacy is experienced in several modalities and focuses on specialized training in trauma focused therapies, mediation, positive communication, and parent-child relational therapy. Additional focused training include Gottman - Treating Affairs and Trauma, Gottman Couples Counseling, Couples Discernment, EMDR Therapy for Trauma, Parent Child Interactive Therapy, Reunification and other Court directive therapy for families.

My main focus is to help individuals navigate the difficulties of life and use each of them as an opportunity to first grow stronger. My goal is to assist clients to receive measurable improvements quickly utilizing an eclectic approach. I utilize aspects of Positive Psychology, post-traumatic resilience, the hero’s journey, mindfulness, self-compassion, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), EFT Tapping, somatic therapy techniques, and more.

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I have a passion for incorporating an integrative approach to therapy & helping others to flourish in their lives, as opposed to only focus on the remediation of their pain. I believe in helping individuals discover the helpful gift(s) within their challenges, and assist them in connection with their true selves, as we all have a unique gift to bring into the world. I am honored to be able to help my clients connect to their own inner wisdom, strengths, resources, and acceptance while taking into account all the different aspects of one's life in the journey of transformation for lasting healing and change. It is fulfilling to see that we all have our own inner resources within, and my role as a guide is to help bring those out.​​

“The healer you have been looking for is your own courage to know and love yourself completely” Young Pueblo

I grew up in the Black Hills area and after many moves around 4 different states, I finally made it back home.
I’ve been practicing for fourteen years and have met a lot of people. I have especially enjoyed working with kids and teenagers. I enjoy leading groups and working with families and couples. It seems the more life I live, the more there is to learn.

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Life experiences can sometimes take us to very unexpected places. Whether we anticipate and can prepare for that journey or we are completely caught off guard and feel like we are stumbling along in the dark, it is important and sometimes essential to have support, understanding, and someone to listen. Together, we can walk that path to better understanding and growth.

"Be the change you wish to see in the world," by Mahatma Gandhi. 

I approach every individual and situation with a very open, accepting, and loving mind. I will help guide you through any past, present, or future events you would like to explore further.  Life can be difficult and hard to navigate, and I believe we all have the strength to grow and change to live a more fulfilling life.  I will meet you where you are and walk alongside you to where you would like to be.  
 

I obtained my Master of Science in Counseling and Human Resource Development specializing in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from South Dakota State University.  I work with clients as young as seven years old up to any age.  I guide individuals on their journey as well as couples.  I also have the pleasure of working with groups focusing on Teens.  This group will help teens find their voice and speak their truth through guided discussions and activities to gain insight into their emotions, motivations, and behaviors.  I utilize various theories with my main focus being Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help understand how your thoughts and behaviors affect your feelings and emotions in any situation.  Every individual and situation is unique and therefore I will also combine other counseling theories when needed such as Adlerian, Existential, Person-centered, Reality, Dialectical Behavior, and Mindfulness Therapy.  
 

I have experience working with clients experiencing Depression, ADHD, ADD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Anxiety, PTSD, Bi-Polar, OCD, Behavior Issues, Sexual Trauma, Domestic Violence, Grief, Narcissism, Substance Abuse, Anger, Body Dysphoria, Self-Esteem Issues, Mood Disorders, Eating Disorders and more. 

When I am not in my office,  I am a sports mom keeping up with two boys.  I love watching my son's dreams and goals come true along with spending time with my fur babies.     

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Mary Black Bonnet is a compassionate and dedicated therapist who has experience in helping individuals overcome some of life’s biggest challenges.  Mary is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. 

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    With a warm and empathetic approach, Mary works collaboratively with clients to develop personalized treatment plans that promote growth and healing. While navigating difficult, challenging or painful issues, Mary offers guidance, support and encouragement every step of the way; so you know you are not alone. As a Lakota therapist, Mary has worked with some important issues such as PTSD, Complex PTSD, Grief and loss, cultural trauma, cultural identity, MMIW and sex trafficking, adoption and cross-cultural adoption, generational trauma, LGTBQ/two spirit, Miscarriage, Deafness/HOH, life transitions, TBI, spirituality, infertility, sexual abuse, self-harming and women’s issues.  Mary is a Deaf therapist who is able to offer services to our Deaf community in ASL if desired. 

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    Mary uses modalities to fit the individual she is working with. She does use such approaches as narrative, humanistic, person centered, motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy, art/writing, cultural, nature and motivational enhancement. 

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Mary received her master’s in clinical social work from the University of South Dakota in May of 2023 and is a proud member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe and the Deaf community. 

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I fell in love with behavioral science after taking my first psychology class in college. I have an innate desire to help others find relief from psychological distress and was elated to discover a career option to do just that. I recently graduated with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University and working towards full licensure as a Licensed Clinical Counselor in Rapid City, South Dakota. 

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I have seven years of professional experience working with children as an early childhood teacher and caregiver. As a previous Army spouse and mother to two current servicemen, I understand the dynamics of military life and have a heart for helping people with these unique challenges. 

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I have professional counseling experience working in addiction recovery, low self-esteem, depression, suicidal ideations, childhood trauma, PTSD, infidelity, and empty nest. I have been trained in level one of Gottman’s Couple and Marriage Therapy. I am also a certified SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) facilitator. 

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I believe we are the experts of our own healing and have an innate drive for social connection and acceptance. I look forward to helping couples, children, adolescent, and women tell their story, discover growth and healing, and create the life they desire. I also have a passion for families. I believe healthy, well-balanced adults begins with the family. I am honored to have the opportunity to help individuals, couples and marriages create a safe, nurturing, and loving environment for themselves and their children. 

Through professional and personal research I have come to believe that we are not our minds, we are more than our bodies, and our "Spirit" or "True-Self" continues after death. 

 

As such, I approach counseling from a holistic perspective that aims to address life's greatest questions such as, "Who am I? Why am I here?" and "What is my purpose?" I also empower clients to learn practical tools to enhance one's mental, physical, and spiritual sense of wholeness and wellbeing. 

 

During counseling you can expect your goals, desires, and aspirations to guide and direct the process. You will be encouraged to discover mental-somatic-spiritual practices that assist in reaching your goals such as mindful movements, breathing techniques, meditation techniques, neuro-linguistic-programming, and whole-hearted approaches to life's obstacles and challenges. 

 

I have a decade of experience in group work, family counseling, pastoral counseling, pastoral care, school counseling, military chaplaincy, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention. 

 

I enjoy navigating group, family, and social dynamics with clients to co-discover the best course of treatment. I openly welcome integrating spirituality into counseling sessions but it needs to be client-initiated. I am more than willing to work with clients who prefer not to integrate spirituality during counseling sessions. 

 

For leisure I enjoy reading consciousness literature such as David Hawkins, Robert M. Monroe, and Lee Sannella. I married my high school sweetheart and we have five children. I maintain a meditation practice and I love archery in the Black Hills. 

Requirements:

• The ideal candidate must have completed an accredited Master's degree program that meets licensing requirements for the State of South Dakota.

• The ideal candidate must be licensed as an LPC, LPC-MH, or MFT to apply for this full-time position or working toward their license.

• The candidate must hold a Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.

• Due to our needs and growing clientele, the ideal candidate has experience working with children and some experience in play therapy.

 

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