Feminist Therapists in St Joseph County, IN
Dr. Erin K Leonard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LLC
Verified Verified
Mishawaka, IN 46545
If you want relief and answers quickly, you need a highly trained expert in the field. As a doctor who has been successfully treating clients for twenty years, as well as, an author for Psychology Today and a national expert who has appeared on major networks and written for national publications, I am a therapist who can help quickly so you can progress to a happy, peaceful, and fulfilling life.
If you want relief and answers quickly, you need a highly trained expert in the field. As a doctor who has been successfully treating clients for twenty years, as well as, an author for Psychology Today and a national expert who has appeared on major networks and written for national publications, I am a therapist who can help quickly so you can progress to a happy, peaceful, and fulfilling life.
Marianne V West
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, ACSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
South Bend, IN 46637
Hello, I am a licensed clinical social worker in Indiana. Although I have been employed in a variety of social work positions over the years, doing clinical work with individuals, couples, and families has always been my passion. I believe strongly that we have the power to illuminate and strengthen our own lives when we nurture ourselves and allow others to nurture us. My own goals for you, as a client, are to empower, educate, and maintain the highest therapeutic standard of care, and above all, to instill a sense of hopefulness within you no matter the circumstances.
Hello, I am a licensed clinical social worker in Indiana. Although I have been employed in a variety of social work positions over the years, doing clinical work with individuals, couples, and families has always been my passion. I believe strongly that we have the power to illuminate and strengthen our own lives when we nurture ourselves and allow others to nurture us. My own goals for you, as a client, are to empower, educate, and maintain the highest therapeutic standard of care, and above all, to instill a sense of hopefulness within you no matter the circumstances.
Sage Counseling, LLC
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Granger, IN 46530 (Online Only)
Are you looking for a companion on your own journey of becoming? Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, a significant life transition, identity and spiritual issues, or relationship issues? Perhaps you simply desire more wholeness of mind, body and spirit. Or perhaps you are LGBTQ and want an affirming and knowledgeable therapist. If you benefit from talking with someone with clear thinking, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to your unique needs and style, please call me. I work with individuals 14 and older and couples.
Are you looking for a companion on your own journey of becoming? Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, a significant life transition, identity and spiritual issues, or relationship issues? Perhaps you simply desire more wholeness of mind, body and spirit. Or perhaps you are LGBTQ and want an affirming and knowledgeable therapist. If you benefit from talking with someone with clear thinking, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to your unique needs and style, please call me. I work with individuals 14 and older and couples.
Shelly Overgaard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
South Bend, IN 46628
Waitlist for new clients
Helping people to achieve their full potential is my passion. In my nearly 20 years in the social work field, I’ve worked with a broad range of clients – from 5 year old children facing traumatic abuse to 100 year old Sisters suffering from dementia. I’ve helped homeless teen parents, boys and girls, men and women, people who weren’t sure who they were and people fighting to be recognized for who they are.
Helping people to achieve their full potential is my passion. In my nearly 20 years in the social work field, I’ve worked with a broad range of clients – from 5 year old children facing traumatic abuse to 100 year old Sisters suffering from dementia. I’ve helped homeless teen parents, boys and girls, men and women, people who weren’t sure who they were and people fighting to be recognized for who they are.
Janee Carlile
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Bend, IN 46617
Maybe this is your first time pursuing counseling or you just haven’t met the right counselor who “gets you.” Do you feel stuck? You know there has to be a different way, but are you unsure how to get there? Do you feel alone and isolated? Maybe you lack motivation and you notice it's impacting your day-to-day life. I take a client-centered, relational, approach ensuring that your unique needs and goals take the spotlight. My client's can expect trauma informed and culturally sensitive care. My goal is to create a space where you can be your authentic self without judgment or fear.
Maybe this is your first time pursuing counseling or you just haven’t met the right counselor who “gets you.” Do you feel stuck? You know there has to be a different way, but are you unsure how to get there? Do you feel alone and isolated? Maybe you lack motivation and you notice it's impacting your day-to-day life. I take a client-centered, relational, approach ensuring that your unique needs and goals take the spotlight. My client's can expect trauma informed and culturally sensitive care. My goal is to create a space where you can be your authentic self without judgment or fear.
Jessica McGuire
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
South Bend, IN 46617 (Online Only)
I love to help clients improve their self-acceptance and learn to love themselves. I especially enjoy working with late-identified neurodivergent adults, addressing concerns with relationships, self-esteem, and identity - as these concerns frequently coexist with autism, ADHD and OCD. Topics that often come up when I work with clients include: identifying unmet needs, challenging perfectionist mindsets, redefining how you see yourself, and exploring alternative strategies for getting your needs met.
I love to help clients improve their self-acceptance and learn to love themselves. I especially enjoy working with late-identified neurodivergent adults, addressing concerns with relationships, self-esteem, and identity - as these concerns frequently coexist with autism, ADHD and OCD. Topics that often come up when I work with clients include: identifying unmet needs, challenging perfectionist mindsets, redefining how you see yourself, and exploring alternative strategies for getting your needs met.
Randi Irwin
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
South Bend, IN 46601
If you’re looking for practical, affirming, and person-centered support, you’ve found the right page. I’m here to help you explore your goals and take intentional, logical, and manageable steps toward the life you'd like to see for yourself. Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, existential dread, grief, trauma, or just trying to figure yourself out or find your way in this world, I am here to be a consistent and reliable presence of support, compassion, and empowerment to support you in processing through your experiences and overcoming any obstacles you face.
If you’re looking for practical, affirming, and person-centered support, you’ve found the right page. I’m here to help you explore your goals and take intentional, logical, and manageable steps toward the life you'd like to see for yourself. Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, existential dread, grief, trauma, or just trying to figure yourself out or find your way in this world, I am here to be a consistent and reliable presence of support, compassion, and empowerment to support you in processing through your experiences and overcoming any obstacles you face.
Brenda Green
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, DMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
South Bend, IN 46628
Waitlist for new clients
When you come in for services, we will work together as a team to tackle areas in your life that have been a source of distress. Despite any feelings of discouragement or hopelessness, I can help provide you with the hope that you need in order to be strengthened to address those areas of distress. My goal is to help you heal from any wounds that affect your life, and to assist you in dealing with any issues that affect how well you are able to walk through your days. Although the journey is tough, when your therapist is also your teammate, it helps to ease your burden and give you the strength to go on.
When you come in for services, we will work together as a team to tackle areas in your life that have been a source of distress. Despite any feelings of discouragement or hopelessness, I can help provide you with the hope that you need in order to be strengthened to address those areas of distress. My goal is to help you heal from any wounds that affect your life, and to assist you in dealing with any issues that affect how well you are able to walk through your days. Although the journey is tough, when your therapist is also your teammate, it helps to ease your burden and give you the strength to go on.
Margarethe Kerlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
South Bend, IN 46617 (Online Only)
Addressing your mental well-being can feel daunting, and I appreciate the bravery it takes to seek therapy. That's why my objective is to establish a welcoming and secure atmosphere for clients. Recognizing that there's no universal solution, I employ a person-centered approach, tailoring our sessions to your current life situation. My use of warmth and empathy serves as a means to foster a secure therapeutic setting, making it easier to open up and be vulnerable. Throughout our collaboration, we will explore the motivations behind your decision to pursue therapy while also striving for improvements in your overall quality of life.
Addressing your mental well-being can feel daunting, and I appreciate the bravery it takes to seek therapy. That's why my objective is to establish a welcoming and secure atmosphere for clients. Recognizing that there's no universal solution, I employ a person-centered approach, tailoring our sessions to your current life situation. My use of warmth and empathy serves as a means to foster a secure therapeutic setting, making it easier to open up and be vulnerable. Throughout our collaboration, we will explore the motivations behind your decision to pursue therapy while also striving for improvements in your overall quality of life.
Kainat Zahra Syeda
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, MHP
Verified Verified
South Bend, IN 46617 (Online Only)
Anxiety and depression can rob an individual from feeling like themselves. When we are in a dark place in our life it can become hard to open up to others and find the light that we are so desperately seeking. Often the goal becomes finding ways to cope effectively, especially when it comes to loss, trauma and grief. The biggest question becomes, "How do I get better?" You took the first step in asking for help! The rest will follow.
Anxiety and depression can rob an individual from feeling like themselves. When we are in a dark place in our life it can become hard to open up to others and find the light that we are so desperately seeking. Often the goal becomes finding ways to cope effectively, especially when it comes to loss, trauma and grief. The biggest question becomes, "How do I get better?" You took the first step in asking for help! The rest will follow.
Choose Joy Counseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mishawaka, IN 46544
At Choose Joy, there is not a once size fits all approach. My goal is to value each client for what they can bring to the sessions. Working together, the client will set their own goals.
At Choose Joy, there is not a once size fits all approach. My goal is to value each client for what they can bring to the sessions. Working together, the client will set their own goals.
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Megan Trible
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
South Bend, IN 46617 (Online Only)
Are you a young adult who wants freedom and independence, but are also unsure how to handle all of the responsibilities that come with being an “adult”? Do you feel like you should have it all figured out by now, but in reality- you have no idea what direction you life should go? Are you a young adult who has experienced childhood trauma that is impeding your growth and ability to make decisions? Welcome! I’m Megan and I’m here to help you manage the pressures from others and yourself, explore opportunities that are all around you, and help you imagine the possibilities of a future designed by you!
Are you a young adult who wants freedom and independence, but are also unsure how to handle all of the responsibilities that come with being an “adult”? Do you feel like you should have it all figured out by now, but in reality- you have no idea what direction you life should go? Are you a young adult who has experienced childhood trauma that is impeding your growth and ability to make decisions? Welcome! I’m Megan and I’m here to help you manage the pressures from others and yourself, explore opportunities that are all around you, and help you imagine the possibilities of a future designed by you!
Melissa A Gray
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
South Bend, IN 46601
I am committed to providing a safe and nurturing space for individuals of all ages, from youth to adults and elders, seeking to overcome life's challenges and embark on a journey toward healing and growth. I embrace and support the needs of women, the neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, and anyone feeling unseen and unheard.
I am committed to providing a safe and nurturing space for individuals of all ages, from youth to adults and elders, seeking to overcome life's challenges and embark on a journey toward healing and growth. I embrace and support the needs of women, the neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, and anyone feeling unseen and unheard.
Strung Together Therapy L.L.C.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
South Bend, IN 46614
This is the first step on a journey of self discovery and change for a better tomorrow. Let me take this journey with you by walking beside you, and meeting you right where you are. A journey of a lifetime has countless steps, it is what we do with those steps in this moment that matter. The past is behind us, the future in front of us, and this precious moment all around us. Working together you and I will embrace this moment by engaging in mindfulness, meditation, and by starting with the most important piece-you!
This is the first step on a journey of self discovery and change for a better tomorrow. Let me take this journey with you by walking beside you, and meeting you right where you are. A journey of a lifetime has countless steps, it is what we do with those steps in this moment that matter. The past is behind us, the future in front of us, and this precious moment all around us. Working together you and I will embrace this moment by engaging in mindfulness, meditation, and by starting with the most important piece-you!
Stephanie Burkus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSTS
Verified Verified
South Bend, IN 46617 (Online Only)
You need a safe space to truly express yourself and work through tough emotions. Things like trauma and anxiety disrupt the nervous system, and it takes a special skill set to find your center in times of stress. I am a therapist that helps people tackle feelings of shame that often stem from dysfunctional family dynamics. If you're struggling with setting boundaries, finding balance, or navigating your mental health in general, I am here to help you work through it.
You need a safe space to truly express yourself and work through tough emotions. Things like trauma and anxiety disrupt the nervous system, and it takes a special skill set to find your center in times of stress. I am a therapist that helps people tackle feelings of shame that often stem from dysfunctional family dynamics. If you're struggling with setting boundaries, finding balance, or navigating your mental health in general, I am here to help you work through it.
Bontrager Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MDiv
Verified Verified
Mishawaka, IN 46545
Not accepting new clients
As a therapist I have a passion to help people heal from difficult experiences. Using an integrative approach I work with people to resolve issues that interfere with their ability to live with self-acceptance and peace of mind. This integrative system allows people to organize aspects of their personalities into a coordinated harmonious whole.
As a therapist I have a passion to help people heal from difficult experiences. Using an integrative approach I work with people to resolve issues that interfere with their ability to live with self-acceptance and peace of mind. This integrative system allows people to organize aspects of their personalities into a coordinated harmonious whole.
Lauren S Cooper
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
South Bend, IN 46601
Not accepting new clients
Glennon Doyle says, "Be messy and complicated and afraid and show up anyway." It can be really scary to reach out for help when you're feeling stuck, when you're feeling out of control, or when you simply don't like who or what you see in the mirror. This is the part where I humbly invite you to take the leap and be vulnerable. Whether you're a child dealing with behavioral or emotional difficulties, a teen dealing with anxiety or depression, or an adult dealing with the general messiness of life - I am here for you and I believe things can get better.
Glennon Doyle says, "Be messy and complicated and afraid and show up anyway." It can be really scary to reach out for help when you're feeling stuck, when you're feeling out of control, or when you simply don't like who or what you see in the mirror. This is the part where I humbly invite you to take the leap and be vulnerable. Whether you're a child dealing with behavioral or emotional difficulties, a teen dealing with anxiety or depression, or an adult dealing with the general messiness of life - I am here for you and I believe things can get better.
Online Therapists
Makalah Krick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Wayne, IN 46825 (Online Only)
I am a strong ally for social justice initiatives such as: prison reform, rural education, and feminist inclusion principles to name a few.
As your therapist, we will process anxiety, depression, past traumas, reroute negative behaviors, & learn how lived experiences impact the way you view the world currently. My clients often seek therapy because they are wanting to uncover the meanings behind their emotions; together, we are often able to uncover the meaning behind these emotions by better understanding past traumas encountered. Only then, can we replace negative behaviors that have stemmed from these traumas, together. I provide a safe & genuine space for LGBTQ clients & practice from an inclusive & client-centered perspective.
I am a strong ally for social justice initiatives such as: prison reform, rural education, and feminist inclusion principles to name a few.
As your therapist, we will process anxiety, depression, past traumas, reroute negative behaviors, & learn how lived experiences impact the way you view the world currently. My clients often seek therapy because they are wanting to uncover the meanings behind their emotions; together, we are often able to uncover the meaning behind these emotions by better understanding past traumas encountered. Only then, can we replace negative behaviors that have stemmed from these traumas, together. I provide a safe & genuine space for LGBTQ clients & practice from an inclusive & client-centered perspective.
Dr. Hailey Freeberg
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
I work from an integrative approach with my clients to ensure they remain the leader of their therapy experience and receive treatment specialized to their needs and goals. I approach my clients within a systems lens, exploring all the connections one has in their life, as well as integrate feminist and interpersonal approaches that put the client’s unique experiences into focus. I am an advocate and value creating a safe space for all on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum.
I work from an integrative approach with my clients to ensure they remain the leader of their therapy experience and receive treatment specialized to their needs and goals. I approach my clients within a systems lens, exploring all the connections one has in their life, as well as integrate feminist and interpersonal approaches that put the client’s unique experiences into focus. I am an advocate and value creating a safe space for all on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum.
Erika L Statler
MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Lafayette, IN 47906 (Online Only)
Life can be stressful! When relationships struggle, work feels exhausting, and home life is chaotic, it's easy to break down, give up, or bury how you feel. Questioning your decisions, who you are, what you’re doing with your life can be paralyzing. Our emotions can be so intense and overwhelming that it's like walking on eggshells around our partner, family and friends, coworkers. These experiences can make daily life stressful and lead to more long-term problems if people avoid working through them.
Life can be stressful! When relationships struggle, work feels exhausting, and home life is chaotic, it's easy to break down, give up, or bury how you feel. Questioning your decisions, who you are, what you’re doing with your life can be paralyzing. Our emotions can be so intense and overwhelming that it's like walking on eggshells around our partner, family and friends, coworkers. These experiences can make daily life stressful and lead to more long-term problems if people avoid working through them.
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Feminist Therapists
How does feminist therapy work?
Feminist therapy sessions are not only personal but often cultural or political in nature, as the approach is based on the belief that people are affected by, and often struggle with, cultural and societal norms and biases, and need to move beyond those external pressures or stressors to tap their own confidence and engage more fully in their own identity. Sessions may therefore include discussions of sexism, diversity, and gender issues and talk of steps toward greater empowerment for patients who believe they have been silenced and seek to raise their voices.
What are examples of feminist therapy techniques?
Along with traditional talk therapy and analysis, a feminist therapist may employ techniques such as role-playing and assertiveness training to help clients build their self-esteem so that they feel they can act freely, and not based on cultural expectations or gender roles dictated by others. A feminist therapist may also engage in bibliotherapy, offering suggested readings on gender identity or social power inequities as they work toward viewing mental-health concerns through a broad cultural lens before focusing on how they affect the individual. Somatic therapy techniques, with an emphasis on body awareness, self-compassion, and mindfulness practices are also often part of feminist therapist practice.
How long does feminist therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for feminist therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. It may take some time to become comfortable discussing personal issues, but once a client feels they can do so, they could expect therapy to last for a number of months, typically including at least 12 sessions.
Does feminist therapy work?
As a relatively recent therapeutic technique, there is not yet a body of evidence proving the efficacy of feminist therapy. However, the approach is based on proven core principles of talk therapy, with a particular emphasis on developing a therapeutic relationship based on equality and authentic connection between therapist and client and discovering and building on clients’ personal strengths to help them gain a greater sense of personal power and agency.