Jaeron-Rae Dukes, LPC - Therapist in South Dakota

Anxiety and stress
Relationship concerns
Attachment focused methods

About Jaeron-Rae

Jaeron-Rae Dukes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Dakota with three years of experience. They work with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and issues related to identity and sexuality such as LGBT concerns. Jaeron-Rae also supports people facing stress, grief, eating and sleeping problems, and challenges with substance use and addiction.

Their style is person-centered and interactive. Sessions focus on what matters to the client and on practical steps that can be tried between meetings. Jaeron-Rae uses clear, direct conversation and teaches skills to manage strong feelings and distressing thoughts.

They draw from several evidence-informed approaches, including attachment-based work, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and emotionally-focused ways of addressing relationships. That mix means sessions can include hands-on skill practice, looking at patterns that developed in earlier relationships, and talking through how to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Jaeron-Rae has particular interest in supporting transgender and LGBT people and mentions experience with trauma-related concerns, dissociation, and complex presentations such as co-morbidity. They describe offering resources and practical tools alongside conversational work.

People who choose Jaeron-Rae can expect straightforward planning about goals and next steps. The focus tends to be on coping skills, improving communication, and reducing distressing symptoms so daily life becomes more manageable.

Approaches used and how online work can fit

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people who notice repeating relationship problems or who struggle with closeness and trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete tools to test and change unhelpful thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills for managing intense feelings and reducing impulsive reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will review your concerns and goals and work with you to decide which methods to prioritize. That choice is collaborative and can shift as needs change.

The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when life is hectic, reduce travel time, and let people use different ways of communicating that suit their energy or bandwidth. Licensed professionals can combine skill practice, structured CBT exercises, and reflective conversation effectively over remote sessions when both parties agree on logistics.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Coping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shame Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purposeMidlife crisisMood disorders Multicultural concerns Panic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

South Dakota

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jaeron-Rae help with?

They work with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, substance use, grief, eating and sleeping problems, and related areas.

What is their therapeutic style like?

Sessions are person-centered and interactive. The work focuses on practical skills, clear conversation, and collaborative planning.

How much clinical experience do they have?

They have three years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.

What credentials and location are listed?

They are an LPC licensed in South Dakota and practice from that state.

Which languages are supported and can international clients book?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with them?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.