Therapists in Bloomington, IN

When you have suffered trauma, you learn early on that you can not say "no". As a result, maybe you struggle with people pleasing, saying "yes" to whatever comes up to avoid conflict, and hopefully, demonstrate your value. Maybe you feel like you can't trust yourself, can't trust others, and are destined to live a life of powerlessness and shame. When was the last time you remember having good sleep? The last you felt good enough? Safe? Whole? Or maybe you are concerned about ailing relationships in your life; be they with family, friends, or your partner? Maybe you want to feel closer to others but don't know how? We can help.

We are not broken and we do not need fixing. Rather, many of us had have experiences that have deeply hurt us and impacted our well-being and sense of wholeness. We then often move unconsciously into nervous system dysregulation, create strategies of survival, and develop mental, emotional, and physical symptoms that take away from our sense of aliveness, connection, joy, even our ability to function enough to get through a day. Yet this does not have to be the whole story. Hello, resilience! We do not have to stay stuck here in survival. This is where our work together to support your path to thriving comes in.

You're here because some part of your life has gotten out of hand. I use down-to-earth techniques that are designed to nourish the human spirit. I incorporate research-backed methods (including EMDR and attachment healing methods) to overcome limiting perceptions of self and the world. I help families & people of all ages find personal security & balance in their relationships.

My goal is to combine a psychology foundation with holistic modalities to provide individuals with a full-spectrum mind, body, energy, and emotional transformation. I offer Hypnotherapy, Reiki, and Transformational Coaching. Hypnotherapy sessions help individuals overcome issues with ease as they discover the core root, uncover the layers, and transition into newly integrated belief systems. Reiki is an alternative healing technique that activates natural healing processes to restore physical and emotional well-being. Coaching sessions provide individuals with goal-focused action plans void of limiting beliefs or fears.

Building a trusting therapeutic relationship is important in the healing process so I collaborate with you to develop and pursue goals along the way. We will explore mindfulness, empowerment, and self-reflection to help you on your life path. I work with adults of all races, cultures, sexual orientations, gender orientations, and religions.

Therapy is a time to reach out and begin to make changes for how you want your life to be different . . . and a therapist helps you find the courage, gather the tools necessary and choose a path to go after it. I have over 20 years experience working with children, families and individuals to assist them in getting back on track with their lives. Specialty areas include children with behavior issues, recovering from abuse and trauma, and coping with divorce, along with all ages of adults wanting a higher quality of life as a result of anxiety and depression.

My style is emergent and non-directive, although there are certainly times that active problem-solving and sharing resources is appropriate and helpful. I see my role as one of holding space and witnessing the poetry of our lives, connecting with you. Together, we search for patterns and try to change the ones that aren't helpful, and celebrate those that are. The philosophical backing for my work is found in Relational-Cultural Theory (RCT) which posits that we grow through and towards healthy relationships; we are hardwired to connect. Therapy helps make sure those connections are healthy.

Welcome to The Center For Somatic Healing! If you feel like you've tried everything to move beyond the pain, loss, or abuse you've experienced, you're not alone. Regular talk therapy can help, but sometimes you need more.

Do you find yourself struggling with feeling overwhelmed, emotionally dysregulated, not seen or heard, difficulty with accessing your authentic self, or just plain stuck with moving through the challenges in life? Do you engage in behaviors that fuel shame, overwhelm, or disconnection from others? If any of these ring true, I'd be interested in connecting. I identify as a catalyst of change and growth, focusing on tackling the challenges and barriers that present in your life, with aim to help you access your authentic self without engaging in self-limitting beliefs and maladaptive behaviors that keep you stuck.

People are often not aware of all the factors affecting their emotions and behavior because they reside at the unconscious level outside of our awareness. These unconscious issues may cause physical symptoms, emotional pain and frustration, or problems in working and relating. The unconscious mind cannot be dealt with directly by reading, journaling, self help advice, or well intentioned suggestions from family or friends. Medication alone and quick-fix therapy are usually inadequate.

Accepting new clients for Telehealth only. I enjoy working with adults and older teens who are having symptoms such as feeling overwhelmed, intrusive/unwanted thoughts, repetitive behaviors, worry, fear, self-doubt, perfectionism and stress due to life transitions. I commonly treat OCD, anxiety, mild to moderate depression, relationship issues and parenting difficulties. In 2022 I started treating Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRB's). I work with adults living with ADHD who experience the above symptoms alongside their ADHD. I am now a provider of SPACE .

Is your child struggling? Do you feel like you just don't know what to do anymore? Are the same old strategies getting you nowhere? I am here to help guide and empower you. I am passionate about empowering parents by providing them with the skills and confidence they need to be successful.

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a solution-focused addictions counselor and coach, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary counseling approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

"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.