Christian Counseling Therapists in Bloomington, IN

My ideal client would be someone who is geared towards helping themselves and needing guidance on how to do so. Someone who has a grasp on the importance of the client putting in the work to truly help heal themselves but needing assistance ensuring they are doing things in a healthy and emotionally intelligent fashion. Talk therapy is very important for clients who even just want to come and vent, which I believe helps the mind unclutter.

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 25 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.

Are you looking for therapy that addresses underlying issues, develops a toolbox of resources, and creates meaningful change? I offer a personalized, caring, integrative, non-judgmental, mind/body approach to create a supportive, empowering environment, optimized to identify your unique strengths, and assist in supporting the changes you want to happen in your life. I am an attachment and trauma informed therapist with over 25 years of experience. I believe that we have a tremendous ability to heal, change, grow, and develop a better understanding of ourselves.

The path to healing is a spiritual, physical, and psychological process. Utilizing an integrative approach, my goal for every client is to help them discover healing through an intimate relationship with Christ. Together, I will walk with you as you discover areas in your life; in your thought processes and in your relationships, that require understanding, encouragement, and awareness in order to arrive at true healing.

I appreciate someone with an open heart and a willingness to explore their inner self. I value individuals who are ready to engage and connect in meaningful conversations. I know it can be hard to take the first step for help, and look for someone who is committed to their own growth and willing to collaborate in their goals. Trust, honesty, and a desire to change create a supportive connecting environment where healing and transformation can take place.

I have already counseled my ideal client. I worked with a client who came to me in her most significant time of need. She was ready to put in work and wanted to develop. She was diagnosed with Bipolar I and had several suicide attempts. She could externalize her mania and use fitness and wellness to push through her episodes. She is happy and healthy and uses her experiences to help others. My services involve psychotherapy using techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing (MI), with a trauma-informed framework.

My professional focus is on experiences with which we have difficulty adjusting. If you find that you have been experiencing mood swings, irritability, anxiety\fear, guilt, shame, avoiding friends and family, using drugs or alcohol, or suffering from feelings of sadness, contact me and I would be happy to talk to you about what I can offer.

Therapy looks different for everyone. I believe that you are the expert of your own life experience; I am simply here to assist in navigating those experiences, and work to create a healthy space for us to process. When it comes to therapy, I utilize a holistic approach (an integration of spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional compositions of oneself) in addition to supplemental Person-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). A healthy therapeutic alliance is crucial to productive therapy and reaching the goals we set in this space. Please contact me with any questions- I look forward to meeting you!

Accepting New Clients! Is your child struggling to cope with life’s every day emotions? Are they struggling to manage their anger? Or engaging in negative behaviors at school? Sometimes children and adolescents need additional support to learn how to navigate life’s challenges and peer influences.

I utilize my 17 years of counseling experience working with diverse populations from school age to adult to help clients understand themselves better and make meaningful changes. My areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, ADHD/ASD, and life, school and career related transitions. Previously, I counseled college students in the university setting. I enjoy working with young adults as that is an immense time of transition, new beginnings and many times added stressors. This is a season of life where students can learn a lot about themselves and build healthy habits and positive coping skills for a lifetime.

Offering telehealth appointments starting July 2022. I specialize in treating mental health concerns in adults and adolescents. I work with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship issues, and family issues. I am a trained EMDR therapist and specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and trauma.

I have a passion to help you be who you were created to be! If suffering PTSD, anxiety, depression, or feel stuck, overwhelmed, alone, irritable, and tired. I am here to help. Some people have trouble sleeping, coping, abusing substances, & communicating with others. Past traumas and negative ways of coping have affected you mentally, physically, & spiritually also impacting the way you respond to others and your own negative self-talk. You may have tried to manage these issues on your own, with no lasting results, leaving you feeling tired, sad & defeated. I want to help you stop the painful cycle & gain tools to thrive!

From an early age relationship shapes us, and the throws of life trigger wellsprings of emotion that make communication difficult. Emotionally laden issues take on a life of their own and the negative cycle can feel exhausting and unending. Long term stress and anxiety strain relationships and taxes the mind, body, and spirit. As a marriage and family therapist and nearly a doctorate in traumatology, I enjoy processing the complexities of relationship and mental wellbeing to discover longstanding patterns and issues that thwart intimacy and affection. Whether it be individual, marriage or family therapy, I can help.

I am a retired US Army Social Worker. I am compassionate, flexible, accessible, and genuinely concerned for the health and welfare of those I serve. I enjoy working with adults and children alike and appreciate the courage and strength it takes to seek assistance for those difficult times in your life and strive to make that decision both easy and worthwhile. I will work with you to determine what is most important to you and define your goals. I look forward to learning your strengths and challenges, and to developing a plan that will be custom-tailored to you and you alone.

Come see me in Bedford, Indiana only 20 miles south of Bloomington, Indiana, or via TeleHealth if you live in IN, MI or IL. Offering services in the areas of post-traumatic stress, cPTSD, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, dissociation, and anger. Certified EMDR Therapist. Request an appointment @ http://1identity.care. Telehealth services also available—licensed in 3 states—IN, MI, & IL. Indiana License Number: 39002692A. Sign up for my SHORT waiting list at http://1identity.care.

I like to work with children, adolescents, and adults using the creative process to support and encourage young people to understand themselves, their issues, and the world. We all have problems in life, and mental health-related concerns are some that need our attention daily. Children experience the same problems that we as adults do. However, they may look and feel different due to their development and emotional strength. Each family may have different goals and needs; understanding and focusing on each child and patient and their needs is important, and having verbal and non-verbal ways to do so can be what is needed.

Do you struggle with believing you are loved and worthy of love? Counseling can provide a safe and supportive environment for you to explore your feelings of self-worth and address any underlying issues that may be impacting your ability to believe in and accept who you are. I can help you understand and challenge negative self-perceptions, develop healthier thought patterns, and cultivate self-compassion.

Are you feeling stuck in life, overwhelmed by constant anxiety, trapped in the draining cycle of people-pleasing, or perhaps experiencing pain in a relationship, leaving you feeling alone? Maybe you are grieving or have recently gone through a difficult divorce or life-transition and don’t know what to do from here. I don’t want you to carry these burdens alone.