Patricia Aurand, MSW, MDiv, LCSW-PIP, QMHP
(She/Her)
Preferred Name: Patti
About Me
I am a second-career clinical social worker whose previous experience includes hospice chaplaincy and local church ministry in an inclusive denomination. I am able to see clients in person and via telehealth at my agency - West River Mental Health in Spearfish (formerly Behavior Management Systems). I employ a variety of evidence-based approaches and tailor them to my clients' needs. The client is in the driver's seat; I function as their GPS to partner with them as they journey towards healing and wholeness.
Education & Experience
BA in Psychology and Theatre/Speech from Northwestern College, Orange City, IA MDiv from Lancaster Theological Seminary MSW from University of North Dakota Trained in EMDR and in DeTUR protocol
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
NASW Member
Specialty Area
- Addictions
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Depression
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Moral Injury
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- BIPOC
- Community Mental Health Center
- First Responders
- LGBTQ+
- Seniors
- Underserved
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
Insurance
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Sliding Scale
- UnitedHealth
Sanford
