Healing Spirit Psychiatry & Counseling, PLLC

01/30/2026

Hey folks! The SD Legislative session is upon us with the annual “let’s do away with medical cannabis bills”. Senator Carley has introduced SB 181, which would do away with the entire medical cannabis program when & if cannabis is ever rescheduled from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3. The rescheduling is not likely to happen anytime soon. Nonetheless, we don’t need this law on the books. Please contact your legislators to let them know what you think!

https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26944/299371?fbclid=IwdGRjcAPqAjpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEelmGFjMJxXbz7kPohmxvn7JK7sylNWmaDJP3Y5QtxHWiBfRNklPhdQLGpkZw_aem_RwawIa-5pz0TG7gs6U0RVg

01/30/2026

For those curious about the outcome of President Trump’s executive order that orders the rescheduling of cannabis, there is a long way to go. It is likely that this change will be held up in policy making & legal challenges for years. This article outlines the process.

The Justice Department says there are currently no updates on the ma*****na rescheduling process that President Donald Trump instructed the attorney general to complete “in the most expeditious manner” more than a month ago. As advocates and industry stakeholders await the completion of that pro...

01/30/2026

This is an article discussing the use of cannabis in treating diabetes. Interesting stuff!

01/26/2026

Hello! If you or a loved one are in need of an evaluation, our February clinics are offered on the following dates:
--HURON Tues Feb 3 & Wed Feb 4-Crossroads/Huron Event Center
--ABERDEEN Tues Feb 10 & Wed Feb 11--Marriott TownPlace Suites
--MITCHELL Mon 16 & Tues Feb 17--Highland Conference Center
--WATERTOWN Thur Feb 19 & Fri Feb 20--NEW LOCATION--The Watertown Event Center (Old Ramkota)

If interested in scheduling an appointment please e-mail the following to healingspirit@santel.net:
--First & last name as it appears on your ID
--Reason for seeking treatment
--Date of birth
--Phone number
--Valid e-mail address (if different than the e-mail used to send in this information).

Please contact our office at (605) 796-4701 for more information.

And as always, if you believe this may be helpful to others, please share this post!

01/07/2026

These ideas support mental wellness! And we could all use a little more connection in today’s world!

Food for thought for all the moms out there with kiddos.
This year, maybe skip the big, pressure-filled New Year’s resolutions—the ones we beat ourselves up over when they don’t last past three weeks.

Instead, try gentle, realistic resolutions.

Enjoy each day in a different way.
Make lists—and don’t make them impossible. Put the most important things at the top, and let the “it’d be nice” items stay optional.
Create simple household routines, and once everyone is tucked in, give yourself 30–45 minutes just for you. Choose something relaxing and enjoyable—no guilt attached.

Little prep habits help more than we realize: picking out clothes, packing bags, setting things by the door or even in the car. It might feel like extra work at night, but it brings so much calm to the morning.

One of the most important resolutions—especially while raising kids—is making time for connection. Each month, look at your calendar and choose a day or two to meet up with someone special. A friend date doesn’t have to be hours long. Even one hour can do wonders for your mental health.

My personal closing thought for all of us:
We’ve lost a lot of real connection in a tech-heavy world. Human interaction matters—it’s healthy, it’s grounding, and it reminds us we’re not doing life alone. 💕

12/30/2025

Happy New Year! If you or a loved one are in need of an evaluation, our January clinics are offered on the following dates:

--HURON Tues Jan 6 & Wed Jan 7-Crossroads/Huron Event Center
--ABERDEEN Tues Jan 13 & Wed Jan 14--Marriott TownPlace Suites
--WATERTOWN Tues Jan 20 & Wed Jan 21--NEW LOCATION--The Watertown Event Center (Old Ramkota)
--MITCHELL Mon Jan 26 & Tues Jan 27--Highland Conference Center

If interested in scheduling an appointment please e-mail the following to healingspirit@santel.net:
--First & last name as it appears on your ID
--Reason for seeking treatment
--Date of birth
--Phone number
--Valid e-mail address (if different than the e-mail used to send in this information).

Please contact our office at (605) 796-4701 for more information.
And as always, if you believe this may be helpful to others, please share this post!

12/29/2025

Healing Spirit Psychiatry & Counseling will be offering a NEW YEAR'S DAY Medical Card Clinic in Sioux Falls at the Staybridge Suites at 2505 S Carolyn Avenue from 1 pm to 5 pm. To schedule, or for more questions, please call our office at (605) 796-4701.

11/30/2025

Happy Holidays! If you or a loved one are in need of an evaluation, our December clinics are offered on the following dates:
--HURON Tues Dec 2 & Wed Dec 3-Crossroads/Huron Event Center
--ABERDEEN Tues Dec 9 & Wed Dec 10--Marriott TownPlace Suites
--MITCHELL Mon Dec 15 & Tues Dec 16--Highland Conference Center
--WATERTOWN Thurs Dec 18--Best Western Inn & Suites of Watertown

If interested in scheduling an appointment please e-mail the following to healingspirit@santel.net:
--First & last name as it appears on your ID
--Reason for seeking treatment
--Date of birth
--Phone number
--Valid e-mail address (if different than the e-mail used to send in this information).

Please contact our office at (605) 796-4701 for more information.
And as always, if you believe this may be helpful to others, please share this post!

11/28/2025

We would like to take the opportunity this Thanksgiving to express our heartfelt gratitude to our patients! We are grateful for the trust you have placed in us and are humbled by your loyalty. We wish you & your loved ones a joyous, healthy & happy holiday season!

Be well!
Healing Spirit Psychiatry

11/13/2025

Oh….if only my boss would sign off on this! (Since I am my own boss, & kind of a hard ass, I will be going to work & seeing patients in the great city of Aberdeen!)

For those of you who will get to be out & about tomorrow, enjoy the unseasonably warm sunshiny day!

Here you go...

But you have to PROMISE to work at least a little harder next week.

11/13/2025

Another benefit of medical cannabis that many of my patients have experienced as well!