Paula Lain Counseling

Paula Lain Counseling Life is messy ; your thoughts don't have to be. The only dog-assisted counseling office in Sioux Falls, SD!

My practice specializes in treating individuals, couples and families and I offer comprehensive services dealing with:

- Counseling for Anxiety
- Couples Counseling
- Emotion-Focused Therapy
- Family Counseling
- Individual Therapy
- Therapy for Depression

When stress builds up, the answer isn’t always to push harder, do more, or power through.Sometimes it’s as simple (and a...
04/14/2026

When stress builds up, the answer isn’t always to push harder, do more, or power through.

Sometimes it’s as simple (and as hard) as pausing.
Stepping away.
Letting your nervous system reset.

A few minutes can make a difference.
Not because everything changes… but because you do.

Welcome to a space that feels a little different.Soft light.Comfortable seating.A place where you don’t have to rush, pe...
04/10/2026

Welcome to a space that feels a little different.

Soft light.
Comfortable seating.
A place where you don’t have to rush, perform, or have the right words.

This is where the real conversations happen, the ones that don’t always have easy answers, but matter anyway.

You don’t have to show up as anything other than yourself here. Just come as you are.

Big days can bring big energy.Excitement.Sugar.Noise.All of it.And then… a moment like this.Grounded. Present. Real.Happ...
04/05/2026

Big days can bring big energy.

Excitement.
Sugar.
Noise.
All of it.

And then… a moment like this.

Grounded. Present. Real.

Happy Easter.

April is Stress Awareness Month.And before we say anything else... you’re not supposed to be stress-free.Stress is part ...
04/02/2026

April is Stress Awareness Month.

And before we say anything else... you’re not supposed to be stress-free.

Stress is part of being human.
It can motivate you, protect you, and help you grow.

But when it builds up without an outlet…
when your nervous system doesn’t get a break…
that’s when it starts to take more than it gives.

This month, we’re not chasing perfection or “zero stress.” We’re focusing on something more realistic: learning how to notice it, understand it, and move through it.

Because awareness is where change actually begins.

Awareness is where growth begins.Not perfection.Not pressure.Not dramatic reinvention.Just noticing.Understanding.Adjust...
03/30/2026

Awareness is where growth begins.

Not perfection.
Not pressure.
Not dramatic reinvention.

Just noticing.
Understanding.
Adjusting.

Again and again.

Some people walk into therapy feeling guarded, tense, or unsure what to expect.That’s normal.For many clients, the prese...
03/27/2026

Some people walk into therapy feeling guarded, tense, or unsure what to expect.

That’s normal.

For many clients, the presence of a therapy dog can help sessions feel:

• More grounding
• More relaxed
• Less clinical
• Easier to settle into

Dog-assisted counseling isn’t about distraction.

It’s about regulation, comfort, and creating a space that feels safe enough to open up.

Because feeling at ease matters.


Hi, I'm Paula.I'm the owner and clinical therapist here at Paula Lain Counseling & Co., and more importantly, I'm a huma...
03/23/2026

Hi, I'm Paula.

I'm the owner and clinical therapist here at Paula Lain Counseling & Co., and more importantly, I'm a human who deeply understands how complicated life can feel at times.

My work focuses on young adults, both women and men, and highly motivated couples (married and dating) who feel 'messy' and know they want change but need a skills-based, experienced, and REAL professional to guide and push them toward the solutions, realizations, and improvements they've always believed were possible.

Talking with me feels like sitting with a childhood friend—someone who has always accepted and understood who you are and supports where you want to go.

I meet you without judgment.
I want to hear about all your flaws and mistakes.
I want to lift you up... and so does my Ollie dog. (He’s back out of retirement and here to comfort you.)

PLC was created to be a space that feels welcoming and grounded because therapy should feel like support, not pressure.

Outside of the office, I'm a proud single mom to my son, Calvin; a cat mom to LaSalle and Lucky; and my sidekick, Ollie J Hamsteak, is always nearby.

If you're new here... welcome.
If you've been here a while... I'm glad you're here.

Growth doesn’t always look like big changes or dramatic reinventions.More often, it shows up quietly.In the decision to ...
03/19/2026

Growth doesn’t always look like big changes or dramatic reinventions.

More often, it shows up quietly.

In the decision to keep going.
In allowing rest.
In choosing presence.
In trusting who you already are.
In remembering that calm is still available, even when life feels loud.

Small shifts.
Real progress.
Human growth.

Growth often looks like this:Less tolerance for what hurts you.More awareness of what costs you.Clearer boundaries aroun...
03/17/2026

Growth often looks like this:
Less tolerance for what hurts you.
More awareness of what costs you.
Clearer boundaries around your energy.

Not dramatic.

Just healthier.

World Sleep Day reminder:Rest isn’t a reward.It’s a biological need.Sleep affects:• Mood• Focus• Emotional regulation• S...
03/13/2026

World Sleep Day reminder:

Rest isn’t a reward.
It’s a biological need.

Sleep affects:
• Mood
• Focus
• Emotional regulation
• Stress tolerance
• Anxiety levels
• Patience
• Everything, honestly

If you’ve been feeling “off,” your nervous system may not need motivation…

It may need sleep.

Women’s History Month is a moment to pause and recognize the stories, strength, and lived experiences that shape the wor...
03/10/2026

Women’s History Month is a moment to pause and recognize the stories, strength, and lived experiences that shape the world around us.

At Paula Lain Counseling & Co., our team is made up of women with diverse paths, perspectives, and identities, and we deeply value that diversity.

We asked each therapist to reflect on a simple but meaningful question:
What does being a woman mean to you?

Here are their answers.

Somewhere along the way, many women were taught to shrink, soften, question, accommodate, and doubt.And somewhere along ...
03/08/2026

Somewhere along the way, many women were taught to shrink, soften, question, accommodate, and doubt.

And somewhere along the way…
Many are remembering.

Remembering their voice.
Their boundaries.
Their worth.
Their space.

That shift changes everything.

Happy International Women’s Day 💚

Address

421 N Phillips Avenue Suite 320
Sioux Falls, SD
57104

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+16058095052

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