Licenses and Certifications
- Clinical Social Worker
Practice Areas
- Counseling for Children
Insurances Accepted
- Avera Health Plans
- DakotaCare
- Sanford Health Plans
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- SD Medicaid
- United Healthcare
My name is Lexi Hooyer, and I work with children of all ages, however, I primarily focus on ages 3-13. I specialize in childhood trauma, emotional regulation, anxiety, and depression. I believe that therapy, regardless of age, requires hard work and can be intimidating. However, it doesn’t have to feel like work. Children often struggle to find the words to express their feelings and experiences, which is where Play Therapy can help. Currently, I am working towards earning my Registered Play Therapist (RPT™) credential under the supervision of Emily Learing. Play Therapy allows children to use familiar objects and tools to express their internal experiences. I then assist them in processing these experiences and developing coping skills for the future.
When working with children, I believe that parents know them best, and I value collaborating with them to create a plan for their child’s success. I also believe that everyone is always doing their best, but sometimes they lack the necessary tools for success. It is my passion to provide people with those tools to help them grow and thrive.