About Dr. Houck

I have practiced as a Jungian psychotherapist for the past twenty-five years. I hold a B.S. degree in Sociology and Geography from South Dakota State University and an M.A. and an Ed. D in Counseling Psychology from The University of South Dakota.  I have also obtained Master of Divinity and a Doctor of Ministry degree. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Dakota and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Minnesota.

In addition to my private practice, I have worked as a psychologist at the Developmental Center – Redfield, South Dakota and at a Correctional Facility in Minnesota.  While at the Minnesota Correctional Facility Iprovided individual and group therapy to Inmates helping them become caring and productive members of society.  I am also a licensed School Counselor in the State of Minnesota providing group and individual therapy to students of all ages.  I have worked with children, adolescents and adults in many settings.

Through my own struggles I have found Jungian psychotherapy to enhance my deepest beliefs and outlook on the world.  Dreams have helped me create a life worth living and to my spiritual life at the deepest level.  It was a way through the Darkest of Nights and through life’s messy parts and brought me to a new day on the other side.

Credentials

For those of you who care about credentials here are mine.

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the State of Minnesota, and a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Dakota, specializing in depression, anxiety couples therapy, spiritual direction and soul recovery.  I am also an ordained United Methodist Clergy.  I graduated with a Master of Divinity Degree from the Methodist Theological School in Ohio in 1981, and a Doctor of Ministry Degree from the North American Baptist Seminary in 1991.  I also graduated in 1993 from South Dakota State University with a Master of Education in Counseling and Psychology and in 1995 I finished my Doctor of Education degree in Counseling and Psychology.

I have served congregations in various states since 1970 as clergy.  I have been practicing as a Therapist since 1993.  I am also a Licensed School Counselor in Minnesota.

My therapeutic approach is based on the psychology of C. G. Jung and his belief that all problems in life have a spiritual basis.  I use dream interpretation to assist individuals to find their path in life so you may live a full and fulfilled life.  There is a path inside your self and in life with your name on it, our task is to find it and enable you to walk it with dignity and energy.


Therapeutic Experience

The South Dakota Development Center

Northeaster Mental Health Center

Minnesota Correctional Facility - Faribault

School Counselor in South Dakota and Minnesota



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