Sandi Forsythe

Sandi Forsythe

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist/ Eating Disorder Specialist/ Brainspotting Therapist/ Certified Health & Nutrition Life Coach/ Director of Mind-Body Integration at NuBloom/ Clinical Supervisor & Practice Owner

When I founded Healing Journey Counseling & Coaching LLC, my mission was simple yet deeply personal: to create a safe and welcoming space where clients could receive high-quality care, and where therapists could practice with freedom, authenticity, and comfort. I believe that healing flourishes when both clients and clinicians feel supported, which is why I’ve dedicated myself to building a practice rooted in compassion, excellence, and trust.

I hand-select each therapist on my team based on their unique strengths, clinical expertise, and personal approach to care. To ensure every client feels seen and supported from the very beginning, I personally meet with prospective patients for a free 20-minute consultation (you can book below), where I take time to listen to their needs and thoughtfully match them with the therapist best suited for their healing journey.

Beyond this, I spend much of my time training, supervising, and mentoring pre-licensed therapists—equipping the next generation of clinicians with the skills and confidence to serve others well. I also do consulting and coaching for other companies in the health & wellness area. Coaching and supervision have become some of the most fulfilling aspects of my career, as they allow me to invest in the future of our field.

In my own work with couples, I draw from the Gottman Method, Imago Dialogue, and Parts Work to help partners deepen trust, enhance intimacy, and strengthen communication. I understand that therapy is never one-size-fits-all, so I tailor my approach to each individual and couple, blending evidence-based modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brainspotting, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

I am skilled in and hold special certifications in the following areas:

Brainspotting (BSP)

BSP is a brain-based therapy that can help gradually lower the level of activation in the body related to traumatic or difficult experiences. I hold my Brainspotting Level 1 certificate, Expansive BSP (treating OCD, ED, and sports performance) as well as Couples Brainspotting and co-regulation certificate.

Couples Counseling

I am trained in couples counseling and use modalities to include: Gottman level 4, Imago and Co-regulation.

Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapist (EDIT)

I am a trained eating disorder therapist who utilizes CBT, and IFS tools in her work and has taken over 25 courses in body image and eating disorders.

Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders Specialist

I hold my certificate from Postpartum Support International for training in working with loss, infertility, and mood/anxiety disorders.

Personality Disorders

I hold my certificate in Cluster B to include: antisocial personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, histrionic personality disorder, and narcissistic personality disorder.

I currently accept insurance in South Dakota, including Sanford Health Plan, Wellmark, and Avera, and I also see self-pay clients in Colorado. Whether I’m sitting with a couple in session, welcoming a new client to our practice, or guiding a therapist-in-training, my heart remains focused on the same vision: creating spaces where people feel safe to grow, heal, and become their most authentic selves.

Please don’t hesitate to schedule a free 20-minute consultation by using the button below.