Personal Statement
My personal statement is pretty simple, "Everyone matters." I work with clients to help him/her reach his/her goals to make his/her life better. I practice in a confidential, judgement free zone, where the client is the top priority.
As for my professional education and credentials, I have my CSWPIP license in South Dakota. This is the highest social work license in the state, and allows me to have a private practice of my own. I earned my Master of Social Work degree (MSW) from Augsburg College in Minneapolis, MN. During my studies I focused on therapy with individuals and families. Prior to that, I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work and Criminal Justice from the University of Sioux Falls, SD.
I have been in private practice since 2013. What drew me to starting my own business was the freedom to create my own schedule, to have better control over my work-life balance, and the ability to see a wider variety of clients. The perks of a private practice that I did not count on is I have control over the energy in my office (the atmosphere which I prefer is more homelike), and the ability to better serve my clients and meet their needs in general.
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Click HereClient Focus (Age)
- Adolescents/Teenagers (14 to 19)
- Adults
- Elders (65+)
Therapy Specialties
- Asperger's
- Bipolar
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Entitlement
- Gender Identity
- Infertility
- Obsessive Compulsive
- Peer Relationships
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Treatment Orientation
- Client-Directed Outcome-Informed Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- Conflict Resolution Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Eclectic
- Family Systems
- Integration of different therapy models
- Mindfulness Based Approaches
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Systems Theory/Therapy
Modality
- Individuals
- Couples
- Family
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Optum
Years in Practice
10+ years
Services Fee
- Initial Consultation $200-$250
- Therapy Session $100-$200
Payments Accepted
Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Licenses
| License Name | License | State | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Social Worker in Private, Independent Practice (CSW-PIP) | 3153 | SD | 2012 |
Certifications
| Name | Year |
|---|---|
| Certified Social Worker - Private Independent Practice (CSW-PIP) | 2012 |
Associations
| Name | Duration |
|---|---|
| National Association of Social Workers (NASW) | 2013-Present |
Education
| School | Degree | Major | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augsburg College | MSW | Individual and Family therapy concentration | 2007 |
Languages
- English
Office Address
Latanda Salmen, LLC
Cozy, confidential office space located in Central Sioux Falls on a quiet street just East of Minnesota Ave.
4001 Valhalla Blvd, Suite 101
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57106
