Counseling Services
Clinical services include individual therapy, couples therapy, discernment counseling, family therapy, group therapy, and “reunification therapy.” These therapeutic services are designed to provide emotional support, strengthen communication skills, and guide clients through life transitions with greater resilience, clarity, and personal growth.
Court-Involved Services
We support families navigating the legal system through services including child custody evaluations (Guardian ad Litem or GAL work), parent coordination, mediation, co-parent coaching, “reunification therapy”, individual counseling during high-conflict divorce, and expert case consultations for attorneys and litigants.
ABOUT SD FAMILY SERVICES
Clinical & Forensic Mental Health Services for Families
Integrated clinical and legal services you can depend on.
SD Family Services, Inc. (SDFS) delivers practical, compassionate care through a multidisciplinary approach tailored to both clinical and court-involved situations. Founded by Premela Deck, JD, PhD, LICSW.
SD Family Services, Inc. is committed to supporting your overall wellness and life satisfaction. Our experienced therapists use evidence-based methods to help clients navigate anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions in a safe, collaborative environment.
Whether you’re seeking traditional therapy or support with court-involved matters, SDFS is here to provide effective, personalized solutions.
Areas of Expertise
SD Family Services, Inc. is a unique group practice with a multidisciplinary approach to clinical and forensic services.
Report Writing Services
We offer a range of professional report writing services tailored to court-involved families, including Category E and F Guardian ad Litem (GAL) reports, psychological testing, Guardian for Therapeutic Privilege reports, and supervised visitation reports. Our experienced clinicians bring thoughtful, thorough analysis to help inform court decisions and support long-term family well-being.
Parental Support
Our parental support services help families navigate challenging dynamics with care and collaboration. We offer parent coordination to reduce conflict, co-parenting therapy and coaching to improve communication, individual parenting coaching for personalized guidance, and therapeutic parenting time to foster healthier parent–child relationships.
Therapeutic Services
We offer a full spectrum of therapeutic services to meet diverse needs, including individual therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, and group therapy for children, teens, and adults. Our experienced clinicians create a safe, supportive environment to help you explore concerns, strengthen relationships, and achieve meaningful change.
Why Work With Us
Compassionate Clinicians
Social Workers, Psychologists, Licensed Mental Health Counselors
We know that every client faces unique, often life-changing challenges and transitions. Our skilled mental health professionals take the time to truly listen, understand your individual situation, and collaborate with you to set personalized, client-led treatment goals. Your needs and experiences guide our compassionate care every step of the way.
Dedicated Legal Partners
Lawyers & Judges
Trusted by the legal community, our team frequently serves as Guardian ad Litems, Parenting Coordinators, Consultants, and Family or Child Therapists. We deeply understand how changing family dynamics affect children and bring a thoughtful, compassionate approach to navigating these sensitive transitions. Our broad expertise equips us to support families and courts with professionalism and care.
Frequently Asked Questions
SD Family Services, Inc. is a unique group practice with a multidisciplinary approach to clinical and forensic services.
Client Testimonials
I just wanted to say THANK YOU for providing the Guide to Aligning Professionals that you recently offered in the latest AFCC newsletter.
I am a therapist and my husband is a family law attorney, and we have lamented for years on how difficult it is to get professionals to collaborate for the good of children and families in these types of cases. he guide is well-written and quite comprehensive. The summary tables, definitions of terms and roles, and sample language for court orders were great pieces to include. I also appreciated the acknowledgement that many cases do not present with adequate resources to include the multiple professionals that would make everyone’s roles easier to clarify. That is the situation nearly all of the time here in outstate Nebraska, where my husband and I live and practice. We often struggle with the silo approach and with dual roles that muddy the waters. I plan to keep this guide handy and use it to illustrate points, as needed along the way, with parents and fellow therapists.
I printed your guide just now and plan to read it at home tonight and share it with my husband. Here’s the guide.
Melissa Adams, LICSW
On behalf of the Society of Clinical & Child Adolescent Psychology (SCCAP) leadership, one of the goals for our organization was to make SCCAP more relevant and valuable for our members – a reason to stay engaged with us beyond the student years. Our vision centered around offering impactful education, featuring content with real-world applicability, and inviting credible subject matter experts who not only share their expertise but also have A++ delivery. Dr. Deck’s presentation on therapeutic work with children and families of divorce embodied everything we had hoped for—and truly exceeded our expectations for the webinar program. The way you commanded the audience and delivered such practical, insightful content was exactly what our webinar program needed and I think is a huge boost for our members.
Dr. Adam Lewin
I had the great pleasure of working with Premela in her new clinical mediation program. Not only is Premela an excellent mediator, she is also kind enough to devote her time and energy into developing new programming to support families and children in high conflict situations. Her ability to organize the thoughts and conflicting energies of her clients is very impactful and I am exceedingly grateful to have had the chance to learn from her techniques. I would recommend Premela and her practice for any matters of family law and/or clinical work. She knows what she’s doing, that’s for sure.
Columbia University Teachers College
Premela is amazing. Do not hesitate to use them. Thank you Premela for everything
Mike P.
Premela’s team is knowledgeable, professional, and respectful. 10 out of 10.
Matt W.
We are so lucky to have SD Family services in our community! The services and support they provide to families are unmatched.
Nora M.
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