Child Custody Evaluators

For parents involved in child custody cases in South Dakota to learn about parenting classes and explore the list of child custody evaluators.

About Evaluators

Child Custody Evaluators are professionals — often licensed mental health professionals — who assess family situations and make recommendations to the court regarding child custody and visitation. Their role is to ensure that custody arrangements align with the best interests of the child.

The UJS has not vetted or approved the child custody evaluators listed below. This list is provided for informational purposes only. To request to be added to the child custody evaluator list, contact the State Court Administrator's Office.

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Parenting Classes

South Dakota law requires that parties to any action involving the issue of child custody or parenting time complete a court-approved course concerning the impact of these proceedings on children. This requirement became effective September 1, 2022 (Supreme Court Rule 22-09).

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Statewide Child Custody Evaluators

Name

Address

Contact

Comment

Stephanie Allen-Wendel, LCSW

410 Grandview Drive #5
Lead, SD 57754

Phone: 605-641-1831
Fax: 605-717-0226

Thomas Bosworth, MSW, LCSW-PIP

2650 Jackson Blvd.
Rapid City, SD 57702

Phone: 605-342-0300

Cason A. Brown

Cason Brown Consulting, LLC
909 St. Joseph Street, Suite 503
Rapid City, SD 57701

Phone: 605-787-0502
Email: cbc@rap.midco.net

Lindsay Bruckner, MBA, MSW, LCSW-PIP, QMHP

412 W. Missouri Ave
Suite 8
Pierre, SD 57501

Phone: 605-280-9778
Email: visionarymentalhealth@gmail.com

Lindsay Bruckner, MSW, LCSW-PIP, QMHP

1719 West Main Street
Suite 405
Rapid City, SD 57702

Phone: 605-280-9778
Web: http://visionarymentalhealth.com

Thomas L. Collins, LCSW

909 St. Joseph Street
Suite 503
Rapid City, SD 57701

Phone: 605-342-0300
Email: tlccsw@aol.com

Lisa F. Cook

Attorney at Law
PO Box 9396
Rapid City, SD 57709-9396

Phone: 605-430-1139

Kimberly Cournoyer, EdS, LPC-MH, QMHP

Recourse Solutions Sioux Empire, LLC
629 South Minnesota Avenue #203
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Phone: 605-271-6979
Email: kcournoyer@recoursesolutions.net

Telehealth Options

Leslie A. Fiferman, Ph.D., NCCFC

15014 East Centre Street
Suite 200
Rapid City, SD 57703

Phone: 605-787-4205
Email: lfiferman@yahoo.com

Gina Fiferman, MA, NCCFC

15014 East Centre Street
Suite 200
Rapid City, SD 57703

Phone: 605-787-4205
Email: gfiferman@yahoo.com

Danielle Finn, CSW-PIP

D&F Consulting and Mediation Services
909 Saint Joseph Street, Suite 201B
Rapid City, SD 57701

Phone: 605-545-5729
Email: danielle@dfconsultation.org

Jean Gliedt-Peter, LPC

703 Fourth Street
Rapid City, SD 57701

Phone: 605-390-7042

Teri Hastings, Ph.D.

2650 Jackson Blvd.
Suite 19
Rapid City, SD 57702

Phone: 605-716-1076

Teri Hastings, Ph.D.

2650 Jackson Blvd., Suite 19
Rapid City, SD 57702

Phone: 605-716-1076

Debra Hughes, CLSW-PIP

2040 West Main Street
Suite 214
Rapid City, SD 57702

Phone: 605-786-7797

Stacy L. Keyser, LPC - MH - NCC

Rapid City Counselors
909 Saint Joseph Street, Suite 201
Rapid City, SD 57701

Phone: 605-299-9100
Mobile: 605-877-0213
Fax: 605-250-5159
Website: https://www.rapidcitycounselor.com/
Email: stacy@rapidcitycounselors.com

Richard L. Leir

809 South Street
Rapid City, SD 57709-9462

Phone: 605-342-3640

Kay E. Lindgren, MSW

2326 Canyon Lake Drive
Suite 3
Rapid City, SD 57702

Phone: 605-716-0198

Heide R. Moeffenbier-Kuhlman

420 Tenth Street NW
Watertown, SD 57201

Phone: 605-882-0555

Shanna M. Moke, MA, CFLE

Resolutions, LLC
6116 Lyncrest Avenue South, Suite 103
Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Phone: 605-370-4871
Fax: 866-729-1532
Website: https://www.sdresolutions.com/

Parenting Resolution Specialist

Dr. Max A. Morse, LPC, LPC-MH, QMHP

1010 Soo San Drive
Suite 102
Rapid City, SD 57702

Phone: 605-209-5725

Dr. William A. Moss, Psy.D

403 National Street
Suite 1
Rapid City, SD 57702

Phone: 605-341-8647
Email: mosswm@msn.com

Allison Parsons, NCC, LPC, QMHP

The Talking Pointe
3701 W. 49th St Suite 202C
Sioux Falls, SD 57106

Phone: 605-215-1309

Michele Reid-Gray

7205 Lola Drive
Black Hawk, SD 57718

Phone: 605-389-0192

Jeremy Sanford, MSW, LCSW, QMHP

Agape Counseling Center
700 S. 8th Ave
Brandon, SD 57005

Phone: 605-582-4722
Email: jeremy.agapecounseling@gmail.com

Dr. James Simpson, ED.D

550 North 5th Street
Rapid City, SD 57702

Phone: 605-484-5294

Linda K. Thompson

1010 Soo San Drive
Rapid City, SD 57702-8116

Phone: 605-348-0477

Melanie Torno, MS, LPC-MH, QMHP

Torno Mediation & Mental Health Services
324 Saint Joseph Street, Suite 202
Rapid City, SD 57717

Phone: 605-718-3613
Email: melanie.torno@tornommhs.com

Jackie S. Webb

24241 Granite Point Court
Keystone, SD 57751

Phone: 605-939-5490
Email: jackie@dakotamediation.com

Tina Marie Wildberger, MA

Quest Mediate, LLC.
909 Saint Joseph Street, Suite 201B
Rapid City, SD 57701

Phone: 605-877-4653
Mobile: 605-863-7507
Email: tina@questmediate.com
Website: https://www.questmediate.com

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