About our Counseling Center
At Anew Haven of Hope, we believe that caring deeply is what makes us human. We honor the truth that grief, heartache, heartbreaks, sufferings, anguish, loss, divorce, etc., are not problems to be solved, but experiences to be met with courage, curiosity, and compassion. Our mission is to help individuals stay engaged with their lives without losing balance, hope, or self-trust along the way.
We work with clients to untangle the stories they tell themselves about safety and control, making space for small, values-aligned steps toward freedom. Through practices of self-awareness and self-compassion, we support the creation of a life that feels lighter—one where both body and heart have room to breathe.
We understand that healing often means rewiring patterns of hopelessness, especially in times when the world feels heavy. Our approach cultivates skills that make balance a lived experience rather than an abstract ideal. We help clients learn to heal in motion: to stay compassionate without collapsing, to find calm not through avoidance, but through steady, intentional practice.
We believe that balance doesn’t mean perfection—it means returning to center, again and again. When we show up for our lives with openness and care, we discover that calm is something we build through practice. From that steadier place, our care for ourselves and for the world can truly last.
Our Staff
Compassionate, understanding and qualified in our areas of expertise, we continually work to educate ourselves and provide professional services to our clients. Although seeking help can be difficult, we offer you the security of confidential, caring services.
Diana Smallwood
MSW, LCSW-PIP; Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Diana was born and raised in Yankton and is a licensed social worker with a focus on grief, life transitions and trauma-related concerns, including PTSD. She has an Associates & Bachelors Degree along with her Master of Social Work from the University of South Dakota. She is licensed in the state of South Dakota and can see clients in person or online.
Supporting individuals and families through some of life’s most challenging moments, her approach is compassionate and trauma-informed, creating space for healing, reflection, and growth to reconnect with themselves and move forward at a pace that honors their unique journey.
Diana has completed coursework in Palliative Care and Advanced Directives along with courses in both bereavement care and Stephen’s Ministry and has spent time volunteering with hospice. “Accompanying others through their journey with grief is a privilege.”
In addition to her clinical training, Diana holds a Certificate in Arts in Health from the University of South Dakota (2019), and enjoys utilizing this certification to expand the interventions she utilizes in therapy. She also works in collaboration with a local funeral home, providing grief counseling and support to families as they navigate loss and bereavement.
