Our Team

Amber Chan

LPC-MH, DBT-LBC

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy Clinician

Clinical Director of Mindful DBT

Main area of Focus:

Adult DBT

DBT-PE for PTSD

Amber is the Clinical Director of Mindful DBT. Amber opened Mindful DBT in 2018 after the need for effective and Evidence-Based Treatments only continued to rise. Amber knew the need for quality trained DBT & Trauma based therapists in our community. Amber has now made it her mission to train Interns and new therapist Effective, Adherent and Comprehensive DBT to reach the greater community.

Amber has specialized in adherent and comprehensive DBT and Trauma therapy her entire career. Amber is the only DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician and Intensively Trained DBT-PE therapist along operating an Evidence- Based Group Practice in Sioux Falls, SD and surrounding areas. Amber has been providing DBT and Trauma treatment for 25 plus years.

Amber's 1st Intensive DBT training was in 2000 in NY via Behavioral Tech focused on outpatient treatment. Amber's 2nd Intensive DBT training was in 2014 by Behavioral Tech in Seattle, WA focusing on private and group practices.

Amber's journey began in Western, NY where she worked in inpatient, outpatient and college settings. Amber moved to South Dakota in 2009 where upon her arrival started the first DBT private practice in the area. Since then, she has continued providing adherent and comprehensive DBT and PTSD treatment to the Dakotas.

Amber was instrumental in educating the community about the effectiveness of DBT & Evidence-Based Treatments and continues to grow the awareness in the community. Amber continues to strive to provide individuals a non-judgmental environment assisting them in creating lives worth living and not being held captive to their trauma.

Amber is currently FULL

Tayler Hoogeveen

CSW, QMHP

Adolescent/ Young Adult DBT Therapist

Main Area of Focus:

Adolescent/ Young Adult DBT

DBT-PE

Complex Trauma

Tayler is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (CSW) and a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) located in South Dakota. Tayler has been working in the mental health field for the past 8 years and has been a team member of Mindful DBT for the past three years. Tayler has worked in outpatient settings as well as in long term residential care.

Tayler was intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in 2021. Tayler has received foundational training as well as advanced Intensive DBT training (Stage 1 - 4) including case conceptualization, skills master class, and suicide ethics and assessment. Tayler has also be trained in Intensive DBT-PE (Prolonged Exposure) to treat trauma, PTSD, complex trauma and traumatic invalidation.

Tayler enjoys working with teens, young adults, college students, and adults who are struggling with self harm, suicidal thoughts, PTSD, BPD, and bipolar disorder. Tayler is currently facilitating an adult DBT group as well as a teen DBT group.

Tayler currently has a waitlist

A expert DBT Team is integral at providing effective Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Meet the other experts that are part of our DBT Team at Mindful DBT. As a DBT Team we meet weekly to discuss our adherence to DBT.

Tracy Kalloway

LMHC

Tracy has been a part of our DBT Team at Mindful DBT for over 13 years. Tracy is located in Seattle, Washington. Tracy was intensively DBT trained in Seattle Washington with Marsha Linehan in 2011. Tracy is the owner of Wise Mind Therapy. Tracy has currently developed a DBT parenting curriculum and teaches these skills virtually throughout the country. She is an important expert in our work at Mindful DBT.

Tracy is only seeing clients in Washington State

Tracy is currently FULL

Iain Halstead

LCSW

Iain Halstead, LCSW is a DBT therapist in Athens, Georgia. He has been a part of our DBT Team for the past thirteen years.

Originally from London England, Iain (pronounced the same as Ian) has worked in all areas of the mental health field. He became interested in DBT after recognizing that clients needed more that one hour of therapy a week if they wanted to make big changes in their lives.

Iain has been intensively trained in DBT by Marsha Linehan and her team at Behavioral Tech of Seattle, by Shari Manning of Treatment Intensive Collaborative and by Alec Miller, author of the DBT Skills Manual for Adolescents. He is currently an active member of a DBT consultation team and is

As adjunct therapies that support the work of DBT, Iain has been trained in DBT Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD. In addition, he has also trained with Drs. Aaron and Judith Beck in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Iain is a valued member of our DBT team.

Iain is also currently running a DBT IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) in Georgia.

Iain is only seeing clients in the state of Georgia

Tandra T Baker

LPC-MH, LAC, DBT-LBC

Tandra T. Baker, Tapestry of Wellness, LLC was founded in 2006. Tandra is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health (LPC-MH), Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) and Qualified Mental Health Practitioner (QMHP) in the state of South Dakota, a DBT-Linehan Board, Certified Clinician and is a Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provier (BC-TMH). Tandra has been providing mental health and addiction counseling services for over 20 years and Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT) for the past 12 years plus. She has had the privilege of working with many adults with both mental health and addiction concerns in hospital, outpatient and private practice settings. She has presented at numerous professional training and conferences.

Tandra is passionate about helping you live your best life. Your decision to find resolution and harmony in your life is respected and Tandra appreciates the opportunity to walk with you in your journey.

Tandra is currently only seeing virtual clients in South Dakota

Kathryn Zink

MA, LMFTA, LMHCA

Kathryn (Kat) has been a part of our DBT Team for the past 1 year. She is currently located in Washington State. Kat is a integral part of our DBT Team.

Kat is only seeing clients in Washington State

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