Therapists in 47402

I focus on working with adults and adolescents who are experiencing a wide variety of psychological distress. Through my professional experience I have helped individuals who have encountered different forms of trauma, domestic violence, loss, relationship distress, family conflict, depression, anxiety, and those struggling through major life changes or adjustments, including sobriety. Every person is unique along with their circumstances, so I will focus on their needs in counseling by utilizing different therapy approaches such as, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness-based practices, and interpersonal therapy.

Trauma...current political climate...feeling stuck...anxiety...wanting more from life...clients come to me for many reasons. My holistic, body-oriented psychotherapy & health services are based on principles of wholeness, positive psychology, & empowerment. It's about more than venting stress. It's about identifying & transcending challenges/roadblocks/speedbumps. It's about cultivating happiness/peace/well-being, learning & expanding tools, discovering & nurturing your authentic self & the resources you already have, & seeing yourself as the complex & unique being you are. Cultivate a life of thriving!

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 17 years of experience treating a wide variety of concerns. These include depression, anxiety, mild to moderate disordered eating, identity issues (LGBTQ+), and difficulties in relationships among others. I also have over 14 years of experience working with college students. In 2020, I became Associate Director of Counseling and Psychological Services at the student health center at Indiana University. Please see my website for more information.

My speciality is building close rapport with my clients who have told me throughout my years of counseling they feel able to talk with me openly. I believe this is due to the fact that I adhere to the Rogerian Principle of unconditional positive regard and a non-judgemental stance. Treating others with respect and dignity facilitates true self-examination and an opportunity for personal growth. Close rapport is the foundation that will maximize the effectiveness of my cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, treatment that will allow you to quickly reclaim your sense of well-being and optimal level of functioning.

I provide short-term and long-term psychotherapy for adults, children and adolescents. Men and Women seek help for many reasons: feeling anxious, depressed or feeling unhappy with yourself or aspects of your life that are interfering with work and relationships. Or you could be a parent who is worried about their child's behavior or mood. Therapy can help. Drawing on my training and experience, I can offer you an approach to therapy that is tailored to your unique personality and concerns. We can work together to help you achieve significant and lasting changes in your life.

I believe clients are the experts in their own lives. My role is to empower clients to integrate their knowledge of themselves with counseling resources to identify patterns that are no longer working and develop more effective patterns. Together we challenge perspectives that may contribute to feeling stuck or helpless without judgment.

"I am not currently accepting new clients" Experiencing distress as a result of depression, anxiety, strained relationships, PTSD, women's issues, child sexual abuse, behavioral concerns or issues related to military service? I invite you to contact me to schedule an initial assessment. With more than 10 years experience in mental health services I have worked with many individuals & families to decrease their symptoms, improve their functioning and strengthen their relationships. I would like to help you too. I am a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia and licensed in the state of Indiana.

I help clients build insight about the barriers keeping them from the life and connection they desire while also developing the tools necessary to make empowered and lasting change. My supportive yet direct style is authentic and compassionate while also being appropriately challenging — creating space for the self-exploration that allows clients to build positive internal & external relationships and experience foundational healing. This collaborative process deepens clients' self-understanding in order to connect them with their own wisdom and ability to navigate life's many challenges and maintain meaningful connections.

From an early age relationships shape us, and the throws of life trigger wellsprings of emotion that make wellness and communication difficult. Emotionally laden issues take on a life of their own and the negative cycle can feel unending. Long term stress, anxiety, and depression strains relationships and taxes the mind, body, and spirit. As a marriage and family therapist trained in systemics, and traumatology, I enjoy processing the complexities of relationship and mental wellbeing to discover longstanding patterns impacting us both intra and interpersonally. Whether it be individual, marriage or family therapy, I can help.

With individuals, couples, and especially parents, my passion is helping you heal from pain and find the bravest parts of yourself.

You’re sick and tired of being sick and tired. The stress shows up in your body and mind. Your back hurts. Your head hurts and you struggle with sleep. You've gotten used to putting yourself last--ignoring your needs. You say "I'm ok...I'm fine; I've just gotten used to it.; it is what it is; "I'll take care of me later" but later never comes. You try to keep pushing. But you're screaming in silence hoping someone hears and helps; Deep down you know there’s more to life. You want to be healthy and whole. Allow someone to help care for you, listen to you, and build you up.