Powers, Nancy, Psyd

Dr. Hughes grew up as a military dependent, living all over the United States and the world, primarily in Saudi Arabia. Family ties brought her to South Dakota in 2008. She earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology in Chicago in 1996 and her post-doctoral specialization in Neuropsychology in California in 2015. Dr. Hughes practice includes neuropsychological evaluations for patients aged 7 and older, as well as pre-surgical psychological evaluations for patients considering bariatric, spinal cord stimulator placement, and organ transplant surgery.Dr. Hughes uses a collaborative approach to her evaluations with patients and their families and offers the opportunity to meet about the results and recommendations arising from her reports. She believes evaluations are most useful when the patient and family understand how a disorder or injury affects the patients future, and she always ensures the patient and familys questions are fully answered. Dr. Hughes enjoys outdoor activities including hiking, swimming and kayaking with her family. She is the co-organizer of the only open water swim race in the Black Hills, Pure Pactola.

Monument Health Neuropsychology, located in Rapid City, South Dakota, offers comprehensive evaluations to assess the impact of illness or injury on the brain, providing valuable insights for physicians. Their dedicated team also offers individual, family, and group psychotherapy services. As a member of the Monument Health Hospital Medical Staff, Michael Huxford, PsyD, leads the team at Monument Health Neuropsychology, ensuring patients receive expert care and support in understanding and managing brain-related conditions.Generated from the website

Tecie has lived in Rapid City since 2014. She received her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Pittsburgh. In her clinical practice, Tecie specializes in both trauma and health care counseling. She treats those living with chronic pain conditions, health anxiety, medical trauma, medical weight management, neurological disorders, sleep disorders and other long-term illnesses. Tecie utilizes brain-based and body-centered approaches to physical and emotional well-being in psychotherapy. Chronic illness impacts the entire family system, so she often assists couples and families in navigating the intimate challenges resulting from illness. Tecie loves the Black Hills and enjoys hiking and running. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and has been practicing direct mental health care since 2013.