Therapist profile
Jaeron-Rae Dukes, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - LGBT and Relationship care
Continue with Jaeron-RaeAbout
- Attachment-based work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Emotion regulation skills
About Jaeron-Rae
Jaeron-Rae Dukes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Dakota with three years of clinical experience. They work with adults facing depression, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, addiction concerns, and identity-related issues including LGBT matters. Jaeron-Rae also lists interests in trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, and coping with life changes.
In sessions Jaeron-Rae takes a direct, person-centered approach. They focus on practical strategies and clear conversation. The goal is to identify what is getting in the way at home and build skills that can be used between meetings.
Their work draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships influence current patterns. Cognitive-behavioral techniques are used to spot unhelpful thoughts and change small behaviors. Dialectical behavior elements support emotion regulation and distress tolerance in stressful moments.
Jaeron-Rae also incorporates emotionally-focused ways of understanding strong feelings and relational patterns. Sessions aim to be interactive, with time for skill practice and real-life problem solving. They describe their style as person-centered and engaging.
They note a particular focus on supporting transgender and broader LGBT clients. Jaeron-Rae mentions experience with complex presentations such as dissociation, substance use, and co-morbid concerns, and works to match methods to each person's needs.
Practically, sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online intake process.
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Approaches used and how online work fits daily life
Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds shape how people relate now. This approach helps when relationship patterns, avoidance, or trust issues are getting in the way of connection or parenting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress that affects everyday functioning.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jaeron-Rae will discuss goals and preferences and collaborate on which tools to try first. That planning helps keep sessions focused and ensures methods are practical for each person's life and responsibilities.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine - for example scheduling brief check-ins during a lunch break or using sessions when travel or childcare would otherwise interrupt care. Different approaches support different needs: CBT techniques for short-term symptom relief, attachment and emotionally-focused strategies for deeper relational patterns, and DBT skills for handling strong emotions. The therapist and client can decide together how to structure appointments so they fit daily life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
South Dakota
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does Jaeron-Rae help with?
They work with adults on issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting stress, addiction concerns, grief, and LGBT-related matters.
How would they describe their therapy style?
Their style is person-centered and interactive, focusing on practical strategies and conversation that you can apply between sessions.
How much clinical experience do they have?
Jaeron-Rae has three years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Dakota.
What credential do they hold and where are they located?
They hold the LPC credential and are based in South Dakota.
Do they offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with them?
They are not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that varies with location and can be canceled at any time; exact pricing depends on where you are located.
How do I begin working with them?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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