Therapists in Fort Wayne, IN

Good therapy begins with genuine, unconditional, positive connection to another human being. Feeling stuck and unsatisfied, confusion, and challenging life circumstances makes living an authentic life difficult. I enjoy helping people work though and understand their unique circumstances in order to increase personal growth and to improve the quality of their lives.

Prior to serving others’ in the field of Addictions/Substance Use and Mental Health issues, I served in the role of a Registered Nurse for multiple years. I received my BSN from Indiana University in 2002. I also served for The United States Air Force as an ICU nurse, and I am a proud Veteran of our country! Through my life journey and prayer, I decided to serve in the role of an Addictions/Mental Health therapist. I graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2017, with my M.A. in Licensed Clinical Addictions Counseling. I completed my Post-Masters in Licensed Mental Health Counseling in 2022, at IWU.

I know that seeking help is often a difficult decision whether it's for yourself or your loved one. I commend you on your choice to strive for a healthier life. It is important to me that I provide an accepting, comforting environment that allows you to feel safe when discussing difficult topics. As a social worker, I am very client-focused. You are the expert in your life and I want to join with you to enhance your strengths and prepare for a brighter future. Stop waiting and schedule an appointment today! Evening and weekend appointments available.

My passions lie with individuals that suffer from PTSD and the effects of trauma. Once you identify the root cause of your symptoms, which can range from depression, panic and anxiety, nightmares or insomnia, even chronic health problems, you can truly begin to heal and grow. I tend to utilize a lot of CBT and DBT interventions and I do like to assign tasks for you to practice between sessions. Although these are serious issues, I believe in my heart that a sense of humor is absolutely vital to survival!

Hello there! Taking the necessary steps toward finding a therapist and starting therapy can be so intimidating. Give yourself credit for getting this far! I believe therapy is the most impactful when you have a genuine and meaningful connection with your therapist and because of this, I prioritize building compassionate and trusting relationships. My approach is rooted in an identity-affirming and trauma-informed framework and I strive to create a welcoming and empowering environment for all individuals.

Grace Love and Connection is a group of clinicians who are passionate about hope and healing. With a spectrum of interests and specialties, our clinicians are able to meet your family's needs. Grace Love and Connection counselors are able to address individual concerns, mental health issues, children's behaviors, adolescent anxiety, emotional health struggles, interpersonal conflict, and family crisis. Counseling is facilitated in a warm environment and within the safety of a non-judgmental, professional relationship.

I have worked extensively with at-risk youth and families, addressing trauma, depression, anxiety, and the effects of substance abuse on family dynamics. I utilize humanistic and existential psychotherapy to meet clients where they are and assist them in achieving their therapeutic goals. I gained specialized experience in multicultural counseling and bi-cultural adjustment through serving the refugee population of Fort Wayne and, I have a background in gender activism and politics. I use my experience working with marginal populations to create a safe and affirming space for all individuals.

My therapy space is designed to help clients explore, notice, and align with their needs and values, through further processing of internal and external experiences. The ideal client is on a journey to better understand self, others, and the world around them. Maybe they have some past trauma impacting functioning, or maybe the current season feels really hard and overwhelming. We offer deep curiosity about what healing looks like moving forward in life. They are open to feedback and willing to trust the process and work to further understand what resources and tools might be open to helping them cultivate the life they want.

Hello! Thank you for visiting my page and taking that first step. A little about me: I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Writing Exposure Therapy (WET), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for individuals, and have utilized Solution-Focused Brief Therapy for couples. If you prefer a Biblical approach, I am comfortable with Christian counseling as well. Finally, if you have experienced a trauma that you need help in healing, yet do not wish to talk about it in deep detail, ART and WET can be utilized to minimize the re-telling of your painful history. Whatever it is that brought you here, I'd be honored to help.

Diana is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys working with individuals to help them overcome obstacles and reach their goals. She believes that everyone has unique strengths and abilities, and is capable of using their strengths to improve their lives. She works with her clients to create small wins, building trust through empathy and understanding. She connects with each individual in a a way that works for them. She lives for those moments of connection and progress, and draws tremendous joy and contentment from them

NOTE: Limited availability for daytime hours. Waitlist for evenings. Do you sometimes feel like your nervous system is failing you? Do you have emotional (or physical) symptoms that you suspect are rooted in some kind of shock, ongoing conflict, or trauma? Do you feel like you are constantly in "fight or flight" mode and wonder if you will ever be able to truly rest? Many of my clients have sought help from MDs, and even alternative health practitioners, only to discover the source of their pain and exhaustion was untreated trauma. But I would love to tell you, there is hope: there is treatment for shock and trauma.

I believe that everyone possesses the capacity for growth and positive change. The therapeutic relationship is a sacred space in which to support clients in a warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative environment so that they can develop insight and evolve. I believe this is accomplished through identifying triggers and stuck points, exploring strengths, developing healthy coping skills, and processing stressful and traumatic life events.

As a United States Navy veteran, I understand and connect with veterans however, I also work with adolescent and adult clients with a variety of mental health issues. I would like to work together to deepen your awareness and understanding of your needs, desires, and patterns of relating, so you may experience a more authentic and fulfilling life. It is my belief that emphasizing your positive traits and behaviors will promote growth, healing, and fulfillment within yourself. To do this I utilize a combination of mind and body-based approaches such as talk therapy, CBT, CPT, self-compassion, and mindfulness practices.

Accepting new clients! I completed my Masters at St Francis and am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Master Addiction Counselor. I previously spent 15 years in the child welfare field working with families, children, and adolescents both in and out of the home and have run court-ordered substance abuse groups. I now own my own practice, which is a culmination of all my previous experiences. At Thrive Therapy I take a holistic and integrated approach, treating each client as an individual with unique needs. Every session is tailored according to the client's current situation.

I welcome individuals ages 12 and up in my therapy practice I specialize in working with neurodivergence and addressing individual and family trauma. I am passionate about making sure Clients will feel safe, accepted, and valued while we are working together, and will build inner strength and resilience through therapy.

I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.

I know that seeking help is not a comfortable space for many. I believe in the resiliency of every individual and appreciate the uniqueness of families. It is humbling to partner with you or someone you love as we address issues that cause distress and play out in different aspects of life. Our shortcomings are many, our strengths enormous, and our weaknesses reveal our humanity, regardless of life experiences, ethnicity, culture, age, religion, or sexual orientation. I am passionate about helping and supporting families and individuals find healing through approaches in my clinical training to help toward wholeness.

Life can be difficult and messy at times. It can feel like we are up against insurmountable barriers. You and I will work together to understand how learning to cultivate awareness and tenderness in your life can guide you to a path of growth, healing, and exploration. Through our time together, we will focus on moving toward what really matters to you in life and understand how to spend less time feeling stuck or adrift. There are many ways of doing psychotherapy but we will come together to tailor an approach to improve your quality of life for you that emphasizes ways to manage the ups and downs with greater ease.

Hi! Thanks for visiting my profile. First and foremost, I am so glad you decided to take the leap into the world of self-love and wellbeing! I am a social worker by trade, but prefer to refer to myself as a healer as that's my approach to care - to help you heal from the experiences that continue to bother you. I meet my clients where they're currently at, and work with them integratively through their mind, body and soul to achieve overall wellbeing. My treatment approach is relaxed, realistic, and conversational while encouraging you to achieve your goals and potential.