Gaining Ground Therapy

Gaining Ground Therapy I’m Andrea Walcott, therapist and owner of Gaining Ground Therapy in Mitchell, SD. Here you'll find tools and encouragement for creating meaningful change!

gaininggroundtherapy.com Licensed in SD and MI

Flooring and door jambs are in!! In the works is ceiling tiles, and then staining the doors and putting trim on🤩
08/08/2026

Flooring and door jambs are in!! In the works is ceiling tiles, and then staining the doors and putting trim on🤩

Awareness is the first step! Diego Perez
07/30/2026

Awareness is the first step! Diego Perez

PAINT IS ON THE WALLS🤩SW Drift of Mist for anyone who's been following along. Like those moments in therapy when the fog...
07/23/2026

PAINT IS ON THE WALLS🤩

SW Drift of Mist for anyone who's been following along.

Like those moments in therapy when the fog starts to lift✨

Feeling deeply hasn't always felt like a gift.For a long time, I saw my empathetic nature as something I needed to "toug...
07/22/2026

Feeling deeply hasn't always felt like a gift.

For a long time, I saw my empathetic nature as something I needed to "toughen up" or change. But looking back, I simply hadn't learned how to use that part of myself in a way that was helpful to me.

Today, it's one of my greatest strengths. Not just as a therapist, but as a human.

Feeling deeply allows us to connect deeply. And when we learn to pair empathy with healthy boundaries, it becomes something incredibly powerful.

If you've ever been told you're "too sensitive," I hope you know that sensitivity isn't a weakness. When nurtured well, it can become one of your best strengths.🤎

Communication is key. 🔑It can be messy. It can be uncomfortable. And it takes practice.But when we're able to express ou...
07/20/2026

Communication is key. 🔑

It can be messy. It can be uncomfortable. And it takes practice.

But when we're able to express our feelings, explain why they matter, and communicate what we need, we create more opportunities to be understood. And to understand others, too!

This simple framework can help shift conversations from blame to understanding.

It's been a minute since I've posted a remodeling update! And even since these photos, the ceiling grid has been redone,...
07/18/2026

It's been a minute since I've posted a remodeling update! And even since these photos, the ceiling grid has been redone, too.

Not pictured is bathroom #2 and the breakroom being done as well!

Next step - priming and painting! Just yesterday we ordered flooring and doors😍🤎

Whether you're here to learn more about mental health, follow along with the renovation journey, or simply find encourag...
07/02/2026

Whether you're here to learn more about mental health, follow along with the renovation journey, or simply find encouragement and helpful resources, I'm so glad you're here.

This page is intended to be a place for education, connection, and sharing pieces of the work I love. Before engaging, please take a moment to read through these social media disclaimers.

Thank you for helping keep this space respectful and supportive for everyone.🤎

Over the last year, this practice has grown from an idea into reality, and in many ways, beyond what I originally imagin...
06/20/2026

Over the last year, this practice has grown from an idea into reality, and in many ways, beyond what I originally imagined for it.

And as it continues to grow, it felt like the right time for a name that could grow alongside it.

So, I'm excited to officially introduce...

🤎Gaining Ground Therapy🤎

To me, Gaining Ground isn't about having it all figured out. It's about taking the next right step, finding your footing, gaining confidence, and then doing it again.

Because growth isn't always one giant leap. More often, it's the small, consistent steps that create meaningful change.

Here's to trusting the process, honoring the progress, and continuing to gain ground along the way!

My office 😍The door in the back left of the first picture didn't make the cut.🫡It used to lead to a small corridor that ...
06/17/2026

My office 😍

The door in the back left of the first picture didn't make the cut.🫡

It used to lead to a small corridor that connected to what will become the break room and supply room. Instead, that area is being repurposed into shared storage space!

And while it may have been cool to have my own secret passageway, I've never complained about having too much storage.😜

Address

218 E 1st Avenue Suite C
Mitchell, SD

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12:30pm
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 12:30pm
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 10am
12pm - 2pm

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