Counselors at the South Dakota Mines Counseling Center offer support to students and
assist with a variety of personal, academic, and relationship concerns. Our approach
is collaborative, goal-oriented, and multiculturally sensitive.
Duane Kavanaugh LPC-MH, NCC, CCMHC, QMHP
A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC/MH, NCC, CCMHC)
Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) in the State of South Dakota
Frequent speaker and presenter in the field of mental health to include ethics, issues
related to practicing in a rural area and the cumulative effects of stress
Background
Life-long resident of South Dakota, attended the University of South Dakota Springfield
and USD in Vermilion completing degrees in Political Science and Criminal Justice;
attended Northern State University in Aberdeen completing his graduate degree in Counseling
Has worked in the field of mental health as a therapist, supervisor and administrator
for nearly 30 years
Adjunct Instructor SDSU Counselor Education SDSU Rapid City
Served as an adjunct instructor at NSU for 18 years
Interests
Spending time with his family
Exploring all that the Rapid City area has to offer
Golf
Chelsey Groseclose NCC, LPC-MH
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-MH, NCC)
Theoretical foundation of counseling is primarily Solution Focused/Brief Therapy;
Person Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy
My motto for students is: Advocate, Educate, Grow
Background
Graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of South
Dakota; undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Spanish from Black Hills
State University
Experience teaching as an adjunct professor of Psychology
Professional interests include: positive psychology, holistic healing, working with
the LGBTQIA+ community, interpersonal and relationship concerns, psychopharmacology,
professional identity development and nonverbal communication
Interests
Painting
Love of learning and exploring research through reading and podcasts
Camping, hiking, kayaking, gardening and biking
Enjoying time spent with family and friends
Megan Laskowski MS, LPC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC, NCC) and working toward LPC-MH certification
in the state of South Dakota
Master of Science from South Dakota State University (SDSU) in their West River location.
Has experience working with adolescents, and family counseling. Has worked with individuals
and families in crisis. Specialty working with those struggling with anxiety, depression,
ADHD, family dynamics, and trauma.
Professional interests: Mindfulness, Disordered Eating.
Background
Grown up in Rapid City, SD, working in multiple non-profit agencies in the area.
Has spent time in India, Hong Kong, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Mexico in
addition to traveling to multiple states within the U.S.
Has worked in the mental health field since 2013, graduating from SDSU in 2017 with
an emphasis in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Interests
Spending time with family and friends
Playing with my dog and three cats
Traveling
Running
Amanda Swan MS, NCC, LPC-Supervisee
Currently working toward Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Future goal: Certification through American Association of Sexual Educators, Counselors,
and Therapists (AASECT)
My motto for students: You don't know what you don't know.
Background
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from South Dakota State University
(SDSU)
Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Sociology at Black Hills State University
(BHSU)
Lived in Rapid City for 12+ years. Originally from upstate New York
Professional Interests
Sex therapy, positive sexual health and education, trauma, and healthy relationship
building
Enjoy working with neurodivergent clients, LGBTQIA+ communities, people in crisis,
and those experiencing anxiety and depression
Interests
Passion for books and reading
Relaxing at home with family
Doom scrolling social media
Bryce Nussbaum
Works primarily on campus as the Director of Residence Education and Community Standards
and has continued to grow in his experiences and trainings both in Student Development
and mental health.
Joined the South Dakota Mines team in 2018 and continued working toward his counseling
licensure from the state of South Dakota.
Is a member of the South Dakota Army National Guard since 2014 and deployed overseas
in 2016-2017.
Holds his Bachelors of Science from Dakota State University in Digital Arts in Design
and his Masters of Science in Counseling and Human Resources Development from South
Dakota State University in 2014.
Interests
Hiking and training his new puppy, Callie, every chance he can.
My motto for students and myself is: Never give up & It's okay to ask for help.
Background
Bachelor of Science in Allied Health from the University of South Dakota, College
of Arts and Sciences
Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) and Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS)
35-year career working in the field of prevention and addiction.
Founding Director of Lifeways, a nonprofit organization, facilitating the integration
of addiction counselors into the schools in Rapid City, Hermosa, and Custer. Providing
evidence-based prevention, intervention and treatment as needed.
Interests
Outdoor activities: hiking, biking, kayaking, paddle boarding and gardening.
Spending my time with family and friends, especially spending time with my daughters,
son, and grandchildren.
Researching evidence-based strategies and programming, to integrate into my work in
prevention.
Listening to music. Also, listening to podcasts on a variety of subjects.
Lynn Patterson Administrative Assistant
My Motto for students: “No one is perfect, that's why pencils have erasers.” - Author Unknown
Background
Born and raised in a small farming community – Hampton, MN
Graduated High School in Hastings, MN
Graduated from Dakota Technical Institute with Clerical Skills Specialist & Word Processing
Specialist Degrees from Rosemount, MN
Worked as an Administrative Assistant at H.D. Hudson for five years
Promoted to Logistics Specialist at H.D. Hudson for 20 years
Moved to Hermosa, SD in 2015
Interests
Exploring the beauty and wonders of the Black Hills
Camping, Gardening, Horseback Riding, Canoeing
Playing Guitar, music
Motorcycle Rides
Spending time with family and friends, but especially my spouse
Linda Colhoff-Glover CPS
Certified Prevention Specialist (Substance Abuse)
Executive Director Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention, Inc.
Background
South Dakota State University West River Graduate Center 1995-1998, attended Graduate
School earning 31 hours, working towards a Master of Science Degree in Counseling
and Human Resources.
Black Hills State University, Bachelor of Science Degree, Major in Sociology with
a Minor in Psychology.
University of South Dakota, 82 credit hours, classes in Sociology, Criminal Justice
and Chemical Dependency. Honors: Member of Alpha Kappa Delta
Interests
Motorcycling and traveling the United States
Four Wheeling and enjoying the outdoors
Spending time/activities with family and 18 grand kids
