Therapists in Madison County, IN

My ideal client is open minded and willing to do what is normally outside of their comfort zone. My ideal client is an individual who is dedicated to improving and committed to living a better life. Someone who is able to accept change and accept aspects that are out of their control. I have much experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, identity, addiction and many mental health issues. I thoroughly enjoy helping people overcome problematic areas and enabling individuals to live a full and meaningful life. I feel strongly about the empowerment of the client and healing the mind, body and spirit.

Do you want to make positive changes in your life? We all want to achieve, but some have difficulty with juggling everything in life. As a mental health counselor and life coach, I will be your accountability partner, who can help you assess your past, gain clarity for your future, assist in making an action plan, and troubleshoot the pitfalls along the way. I will work with you on managing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, finances, career development, time management, and more. I am able to meet with you in person at my office, or online. I am trained in EMDR, and other therapies, and find this helps with many of life's issues.

I primarily work with individuals, marriages, couples, and teens in a variety of areas, including trauma, boundaries, communication, and addictions. I have a passion for walking with wounded people during what often seems like the worst, most broken, and hopeless time of their lives and working toward restoration, reconciliation, forgiveness, and hope. I am also a credentialed EMDR Therapist. I have been married for 36 years and have 6 grown children, 9 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. I love spending time with my family and riding my Harley all over the country.

Our life experiences strongly shape our responses to the world around us. These experiences and our responses have a positive or negative impact on our quality of life, our future, and day-to-day interactions. Life is difficult, and having someone to help you navigate life's challenges and uncertainties is essential. My goal as a counselor is to help my clients heal, grow, and achieve their personal goals via a client-centered approach. I have worked with clients facing depression, anxiety, grief/loss, and trauma. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for clients to explore their feelings and emotions freely.

Phoenix Associates serves the Fort Wayne community through our outpatient mental health facility, providing sensitive, expert, and individualized care to community members from all walks of life. Our knowledgeable, caring team of licensed social workers, marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors have the tools and training to meet your treatment needs. Services are offered in individual, family and group settings, allowing you or your loved one the full benefit of a wide variety of treatment options. ​

Seeking help is not an easy decision and I am here to provide assistance and support on your journey. 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 see the many factors that affect a person's life rather than focusing solely in the individual.

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.

Taking NEW Clients Clients with Anthem, Aetna, and Medicaid (MHS, traditional, and Anthem)! We are dedicated to helping our clients reach their mental health goals through evidence-based therapies. Our team is composed of experienced, knowledgeable professionals who excel in providing quality care. We understand how difficult it can be to take the first step toward seeking help. That's why we strive to make the process as easy as possible.

One of the most beautiful things in the world is to be known, and you have a story to tell. Are you struggling with depression? Anxiety? Have you experienced trauma? These are struggles best weathered with support. Through the therapeutic relationship, I provide a warm, empathetic environment for you to explore your struggles, learn new skills, find healing, and move forward with your life.

Do you feel disengaged or dissatisfied with life? Do you struggle with caring for yourself while taking care of others, pushing your needs to the side. Do you feel overwhelmed, wondering how long you can keep up with being the one who “keeps it all together.” Are you a high achiever who feels the weight of loneliness despite reaching remarkable milestones? These roles and cycles you find yourself in don’t have to be permanent. I want to help you find the harmony between career, roles and personal fulfillment. Therapy can bring a curiosity and personal practice that helps you feel grounded in a sense of self, agency and self-trust.

Finding a therapist competent in and understanding of eating disorders, chronic illness, trauma, and spirituality/sexuality issues is a difficult task, and I am glad you are here! Our sessions will provide you with the opportunity to work through the underlying mental health-related issues that are keeping you stuck. We might work on trauma, anxiety, depression, and many other aspects of your life. Sessions might be individual or with family. Your individualized recovery is important and deserves the best care available to you, including referrals to and coordination with multidisciplinary providers to ensure holistic treatment.

Sharon Adams, MSW, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker and the owner of Stone City Counseling, Inc. Together with her team of highly trained and compassionate therapists, they have dozens of years of experience treating all ages and a wide range of mental health concerns. Sharon and her team value, above all, warmth, safety, connection, and non judgement in helping people explore their strengths, challenges, values, and goals and to ultimately achieve the lives they want. Sharon's team has a passion for helping people overcome shame, fear, and insecurity and reach their purpose and a true sense of acceptance and belonging.