Jaeron-Rae Dukes, LPC
LPC specializing in LGBTQIA+ and trauma
- LGBTQIA+ affirming care
- Trauma and relationship focus
- Warm person-centered style
About Jaeron-Rae Dukes
Jaeron-Rae Dukes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings a compassionate, interactive approach to helping people navigate depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and a wide range of complex concerns. They have experience supporting clients dealing with incarceration, dissociation, psychosis, sexual behavior issues, trauma and abuse, PTSD, coping skills, career obstacles, OCD, and eating-related difficulties. Jaeron-Rae has a particular interest in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and has completed specialized training to support transgender clients.
Their therapeutic style is warm and person-centered, grounded in the belief that each person is the expert on their own life. Jaeron-Rae frames their role as a collaborator and resource, helping clients explore strengths and develop practical tools as they move toward healing. They combine cognitive-behavioral and humanistic influences with narrative and solution-focused elements to tailor treatment to each client’s needs.
Clinical training informing their practice includes work with attachment-based concepts, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Theory, ego state work, strength-based and trauma-focused approaches, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Gottman-informed couples techniques. Jaeron-Rae values the courage it takes to seek support and aims to meet clients where they are on the journey toward greater well-being.
Their therapeutic style is warm and person-centered, grounded in the belief that each person is the expert on their own life. Jaeron-Rae frames their role as a collaborator and resource, helping clients explore strengths and develop practical tools as they move toward healing. They combine cognitive-behavioral and humanistic influences with narrative and solution-focused elements to tailor treatment to each client’s needs.
Clinical training informing their practice includes work with attachment-based concepts, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Theory, ego state work, strength-based and trauma-focused approaches, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Gottman-informed couples techniques. Jaeron-Rae values the courage it takes to seek support and aims to meet clients where they are on the journey toward greater well-being.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jaeron-Rae Dukes have?
Jaeron-Rae Dukes has 3 years of experience.
Is Jaeron-Rae Dukes a licensed therapist?
Yes. Jaeron-Rae Dukes holds the LPC credential. License details are SD LPC 20624.
In which languages does Jaeron-Rae Dukes provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Jaeron-Rae Dukes located?
Jaeron-Rae Dukes is located in South Dakota.
How can I work with Jaeron-Rae Dukes as my therapist?
You can work with Jaeron-Rae Dukes through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jaeron-Rae Dukes work with international clients?
Jaeron-Rae Dukes does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jaeron-Rae Dukes cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approach-Focused Online Therapy with Flexible Session Options
Attachment-Based Therapy helps clients explore how early relationship patterns shape current connections and emotional responses; it can be useful for addressing attachment issues, relationship difficulties, and underlying patterns that affect intimacy. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaborative pacing so clients feel heard and supported while they identify goals and develop self-directed solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress-related challenges.Finding the right approach is a collaborative part of therapy. Jaeron-Rae Dukes works with clients to evaluate which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as therapy progresses to best support individual growth.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy or geographically dispersed clients. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, licensed professionals can provide consistent support without the need to travel, making sessions easier to fit into daily life and increasing access to care for those managing work, family, or mobility constraints.