Family Therapy in 40208

We are a professional counseling firm with experienced counselors in Sexual Abuse, Relationship/Marital Counseling, Family counseling, Codependency Counseling, Gender Identity, Incarceration/Probation Counseling, and specialize in Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling for adults and teens, as well as Trauma and PTSD.

Congratulations! You have just taken the first step towards positive change in your life and you deserve it. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families with a variety of needs and believe that we can achieve the goals you are trying to reach. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist. If you are experiencing problems in your relationships that are impacted by: low or high sexual desire, erectile dysfunction, orgasm difficulty, painful intercourse, premature or delayed ejaculation, or desire discrepancy with your partner, I may be the therapist for you.

Dr. Smith focuses her practice on treating a number of clinical issues including: anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and specific phobias), depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and traumatic events including abuse and domestic violence. Dr. Smith works with children who are having difficulty adjusting to life stressors including divorce, school environments, and peer relationship development. She assists children and teens in developing effective coping skills to manage their emotions and behaviors.

If you are seeking healing, or desire to lead a healthier and happier life, I assist clients struggling with anxiety, depression and interpersonal distress, integrating spirituality and experiential elements to address the needs of the whole person. I enjoy working with persons of all ages.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have more than 10 years of clinical practice. I am trained in treating adults, children, adolescents and families. I also have extensive training in addiction and dually diagnosed clients. My training is in areas of CBT, Motivational Interviewing, IFS and certified in Anger Management. I have practiced within outpatient and inpatient settings for the past 13 years. I am currently working on becoming a supervisor for LMFT's. I take a trauma informed, compassionate approach while addressing the issues and dynamics head on. I work extremely well with families, adults, kids, adolescents and couples.

I work with individuals, families, couples, and adolescents facing tough challenges, transitions, and growth opportunities. I have over 16 years in practice with experience treating general mental health issues, substance abuse, co-dependency, trauma and grief. I work from a solution-focused, person-centered approach and address not only the individual in therapy, but their family unit or family of choice. I believe that individuals have the strength to create meaningful change in their lives, and as a helping professional, I offer support, facilitate and witness that change in a positive, friendly and collaborative way.

NOTICE: ... I am a Preferred Provider for United/Optum, Anthem, and Cigna, and Aetna. Most insurances accepted. Sessions are easily available by secure phone or computer. 42 years in practice in general mental health care for Individuals, couples, and marital & family therapy. I have worked in a multitude of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and Employee Assistance Programs. I have the skills to work with with Military and their dependents, having been deployed overseas on multiple occasions. Call for your appointment today. All sessions are done by telehealth.

Clients typically approach me when they have experienced trauma (single incident or complex, recent or past) or are experiencing concerns related to the perinatal time period. This includes anxiety, depression, miscarriage, birth trauma, infertility, guilt, and overwhelm. I work best with clients who are looking to explore the deeper root of their problems rather than only the symptoms. I also identify as Christian. I can incorporate faith into counseling upon a client's request; however, I work with clients from a variety of belief systems and only include clients' spiritual or religious beliefs when requested and appropriate.

Family Village Counseling Center is a telehealth only mental health agency. We have multiple therapists with many years experience, offering services children, teens, families, adults and couples. Our therapists offer laid-back, flexible services, to allow you to feel more comfortable in connecting with a therapist that meets your therapeutic needs. We accept Medicaid and are in network with most major commercial insurance plans. We do offer private pay options for individuals and can explore payment plans or a sliding scale fee if needed.

She believes in relationship-driven therapy where the client is in the driver’s seat and she is the navigator, offering directions for pathways to healing, recovery and freedom. She is a passionate advocate and ally to those who have been abused, underserved, or marginalized and cares deeply about individuals and groups working to find their voices and gain strength through therapy and other avenues of recovery. Katie is always looking to find common understanding with her client, and will strive to provide a holistic and respectful partnership with YOU! She believes everyone deserves the best life has to offer!

My clinical focus is improving interpersonal relationships for individuals, couples and families. I work collaboratively, in a private practice setting, valuing safety and the therapeutic relationship to create change together. In addition, I have experience with trauma related, behavioral, and anxiety disorders in early childhood and adolescence. I use a variety of evidence-based practices, including EMDR, to address behavioral, cognitive, and emotional issues, while working eclectically to best meet the needs identified by my clients.

Is life just okay? Are you lost/confused about who you are? Do you feel empty inside or like their is a void on the inside that needs to be filled? Do you have trust issues or problems communicating? Well, whether you answered yes to one of these questions or there is something else going on, that does not have to continue to be your story. I want you to know, therapy is all about you. If you are ready for change, I am ready and passionate to get you there. And know, it will take hard work and there will be some homework, but the time is now and YOU CAN DO IT! I know it can be hard to trust a new person, but we’ll move at your pace.

Every person is unique in their own way, and so are their problems. Therapy is a special journey for every individual and couple. I am here to successfully guide you through the process. I strive to help individuals and couples break free from their feelings of despair, dissatisfaction, and dismay and gain or regain a sense of control, peace, and wholeness. My philosophy is to work jointly with the client and identify the best strategy to meet their present needs.

Welcome to Hope Consult & Counseling Services. Life is a journey that is rarely straight or smooth. So, you are not alone. I have over 10+ years of experience serving individuals, couples (pre - and married), and families from diverse cultural backgrounds. I integrate approaches as best fits my clients, keeping in mind the value of understanding life and cultural contexts at play. Through therapy sessions, I provide a safe space to connect and delve into areas of their interest and need. I help my clients develop strategies to connect, heal, renew goals and perspectives of self and important others. I look forward to serving you!

In today’s world, we witness a plethora of stressors, which affect our day to day life’s mental health wellbeing. With the increased stress, and exhaustion in routine life, meeting the demands of family, work, and personal goals, especially during the pandemic period, it gets difficult to cope. The restrictions of social distancing has further isolated individuals who are seeking support to manage their overwhelming psycho emotional state. This extent of exertion leads to mental health issues e.g., depression, anxiety. These individuals can be a wife, a mother, a student, a teacher, a doctor, or a mental health professional.

I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years in a variety of settings including community mental health and state government employee assistance. I've counseled individuals suffering from mood disorders, anxiety, work related stress and trauma. Through my employee assistance work, I have helped those struggling to deal with secondary traumatic stress resulting from repeated exposure to stories about abuse and violence. I'm available to work with adults and adolescents.