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Free counsel from Verlyn Long and Evelyn Leite of Rapid City, SD who have a combined 60 years of wisdom in dealing with alcoholics and codependents. And a combined 80 years of sobriety.

To offset the tragedy of the excessive abuse of drinking and drugs caused by COVID-19, we are offering a free group question and answer opportunity via video conferencing. We do this in honor of loved ones we have lost to the disease of addiction. In the honor our group starts September 22 and will be presented every other Tuesday.

Would you like to talk to someone who has walked the walk? If so email evelyn@evelynleite.com and check out www.acenterfortrainingandrestoration.com

Welcome!

Welcome to Evelyn Leite!Are you among the many of who have found yourself in situations that eat away at your self-confidence, or cause you to lose trust in your ability to overcome whatever life obstacles come your way? Many, perhaps including you, live in the fear of the unknown, suffer low self-respect, where pride and self-worth have given way to anxiety, depression, and for some, even addiction.

Please accept my personal invitation to explore the wellness options available to you. I want to help you become empowered, to claim your God-given right to love yourself and like what you see when you look in the mirror.

There is no magic bullet, but there is support, encouragement, and a restoration of honor and dignity, if you are willing to take a chance and engage in the effort. You’ll need to stop looking at what is wrong and seek to embrace and expand on what is right.

I’ve been a family counselor, relationship therapist, addiction therapist and more for over 35 years. I understand your concerns about being “found out.” I know how to listen without judging, because my goal is to help you enjoy the life God meant you to have.

Please take your time to learn more about me and the many ways in which I can help you and those you love. When you’re ready to simply start a conversation, to explore how I can help you, use the Contact page on this web site. Until you’re ready, again, explore this site, take advantage of the many complimentary resources I offer. You’ll find help in these, and become more acquainted with me, my heart, and my commitment to you.

~ Evelyn Leite, MHR, LPC

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"All happy families resemble one another; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own fashion."("Anna Karenina" by Leo Tolstoy) Mental illness in a family may be passed down from one generation to another. It can be hereditary or acquired. It may come from stress, brain injury, traumatic experiences, child abuse, substance abuse, a chemical exposure, organic causes or a family coping pattern. Stati...
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Please Keep Your Mind Where Your Butt Is!

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He was sitting at a stop sign. He looked to be about 16 or 17 years old. He had the ear bud from an iPod in one ear and was holding a cell phone up to the other ear and bouncing his head in time to some unseen cadence. I wanted to get out of my car and tell him to pay attention to his driving. I wanted to tell him his life is way too valuable to be taking such chances with it. I wanted to tell him...
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How to Select a Qualified Counselor

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Have you ever tossed around the idea of going to see a counselor? Maybe one of those moments when you felt confused or unsure of the direction you wanted to take, maybe you’ve had some problems that you just wanted to discuss with someone who could be objective - but who? Have you had a lot of head talk about this? "Maybe I should see a counselor. Oh yeah, what good would that do? Well it might he...
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Okay Ladies Listen Up... (What Women Often Think)

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Women often think that it is men who are keeping them from accomplishing their goals or thwarting their efforts. Men are not the enemy; fear is the enemy or indifference. Hillary’s run for president has brought the man/woman controversy to the forefront again, mostly with insinuation and innuendo of course. If Hillary doesn’t win it won’t be because the men kept her down, it will be because the wo...
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Feelings and Suicidal Behavior

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Feelings are not Right and Wrong. Feelings just are. People in pain are often ashamed of their feelings and will attempt to deny or hide them. Assure them you can handle their feelings and whatever the feelings are they are ok. Tell them feelings just are and everyone has them. It is important to be open to expressions of pain and remain calm no matter what is said. Do not react or show shock to e...
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