Out of Network Therapists in Carmel, IN

One of the hardest things a parent can experience is watching his or her child struggle with difficult emotions and relationships. If you find your child is increasingly sad, overwhelmed, frustrated, worried or angry, you are not alone. I have over 20 years of experience working with children, parents and adults in both education and counseling. I use play therapy for children between the ages of 3 and 12 as a powerful tool for processing cognitive, behavioral and emotional challenges. I also work with parents to provide creative parenting strategies, connection and support.

Are you someone that has experienced therapy that did not go the way you envisioned? Many clients have these fears when starting therapy or when in the search to find a therapist that fits. I do my best to create a non-judgmental and fun space to make you feel heard and understood. I always ask my clients what type of therapy works best for them; do you want solutions? Do you want me to listen more? Do you want it to be more like a partnership in the sense that we work together to create goals? You're seeking therapy to help yourself in life's struggles so I tailor each session to what fits you best.

While I see some adults for therapy, my education and experience has focused primarily on child and adolescent issues for the past 40+ years. I evaluate and treat kids 2 years and older, teens, and their families for a variety of issues. I collaborate with parents in obtaining services their child may need at school. I am practical and direct in my approach to treatment. I work with the child and parents together and separately, facilitating better communication and giving support and advice. Siblings are often included in family sessions. I look forward to working with your family.

All humans experience pain and stress in life along with the propensity to become entangled in distressing thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations when challenges arise. This often leads to perceptions, interactions, behaviors, and decisions that add further distress to both the mind and body. I attempt to facilitate increased mindfulness through improved insight, awareness, compassion, non-judgment and decreased entanglement in the distressing internal dialogue. I incorporate various theoretical perspectives including mindfulness, person-centered, cognitive and cognitive behavioral as I attempt to guide individuals toward increased inner peace.

I like the phrase “when we know better, we do better”. Every single one of us grew up learning some good things and some bad things and as an adult, we often realize that some of the things we learned weren’t healthy or maybe they suited us well when we were younger but don’t work anymore. I love to walk alongside my clients and help them learn what works and what doesn’t and learn new strategies to live a full life with less stress and anxiety.

Life can feel overwhelming at times with little to no direction of where to go next. With the right support and strategies, therapy can help you navigate through difficult times and feel confident about the future. With 10 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families, I understand the importance of feeling heard and supported in order to encourage growth, awareness, and change. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy for trauma, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Pain Reprocessing Therapy for chronic pain.

Welcome. If you're here right now, you're probably longing for more peace and joy, but the worry and sadness keep eclipsing your ability to feel good. Perhaps you're successful in many areas of your life but continue to have a nagging feeling that you aren’t enough. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed by distressing emotion and painful memories. Or you and your partner are stuck in the same argument loop and are wondering how to feel passion and ease in your relationship again. Maybe you are a therapist who wants to work through some personal issues or needs guidance to prevent or heal from compassion fatigue.

I have experience working with individuals from young children (ages 5 plus) to adults to address a variety of concerns such as anxiety, mood disorders, or behavioral concerns. I have extensive experience working with individuals who have experienced sexual trauma, religious trauma, family of origin trauma, and other traumas. I work to offer a compassionate and affirming space where individuals can explore their current internal landscape, the impact of their past experiences, and their goals for the future.

Thank you for your interest in my services. In 2018, I decided to limit my scope of practice to custody/parenting time evaluations and other domestic forensic evaluations, reunification therapy, and co-parenting coaching. At this time, due to the volume of demand for evaluations, I am not taking new reunification or co-parent coaching clients. When that changes, I will immediately announce that here and on our website. You can find out more about these services at the Carmel Psychology website or please feel free to email me at byrdke@gmail.com. All of my communication takes place through email.

Entering into a counseling relationship can be a scary thing for many people. Some are hesitant about therapy based on past experience. Others are considering therapy for the very first time and really don't know what to expect. My approach to counseling begins with relaxed conversations aimed at establishing mutual trust and confidence. For my part, I pledge to be engaging, empathetic, culturally-sensitive, and client-centered, which includes a healthy amount of active listening. Moving forward, we will work together to identify strengths and skills and create a proactive strategy that is natural, realistic, and practical.

Welcome and thank you for reviewing my profile. Many people do not realize the potential benefits of therapy when struggling with life transitions, problems, or decisions. Often, time passes while the burden of carrying these difficulties remain and become heavier. I believe in a collaborative, strength-based approach that is solution-focused and goal-directed. I work towards instilling hope that change is possible and attainable and my role as a therapist is to assist you in making change happen.

As a licensed clinical psychologist and health service provider in psychology, I provide psychological services for children and adolescents ranging from preschool age to the end of the high school years. These services include individual, family, and group therapy services and psychological evaluations. I assist children and adolescents with various issues including depression, anxiety, anger management, stress management, self esteem concerns, ADHD, learning problems, autism spectrum disorder, grief issues, behavior problems, and relationship difficulties with family members and peers.

I am a licensed counseling psychologist. I've been trained as a generalist. In addition, I've completed additional training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and the Mind-Body Connection. I focus on providing a warm and safe place for my clients to process their experiences, learn therapeutic interventions for coping, and better regulate and understand their emotions. I utilize strategies within the session to improve clients’ well-being and offer suggestions for what to do outside of therapy to help clients reach their goals.

Amanda’s (she/her) clinical interests include anxiety disorders, sexual and gender identity, eating and body image issues, fertility and family planning issues, the unique needs of high school and college students, and working with the LGBTQ+ community. She has over 10 years of experience working with a diverse range of individuals in terms of socioeconomic status, age, ethnicity, gender. Amanda is committed to providing supportive, affirming, and professional therapy services to assist individuals and families in improving their mental health, enhancing their life experiences, and empowering them to be a part of their own growth.

I work with individuals and couples, teens and children with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues.I know that clients want to see progress even though it may be incremental. Therefore, I provide for a collaborative structure, plan and goals that allow clients to see progress every week. I provide resources, homework, and education to my clients to help them in the process of self-discovery and addressing relationship issues. I help clients to find solutions to solvable problems and develop coping skills to address issues that are harder to solve.

As a practicing therapist for over 20s years, I pride myself on helping those who need guidance and a listening ear in times of difficulty. Acknowledging that it takes courage to reach for help and begin therapy, I hope to lessen the intimidating and overwhelming process as an experienced therapist. I work primarily with adolescents and adults on issues ranging from depression and anxiety to more specific trauma related concerns. I will work also to hear your needs as we walk alongside each other through the counseling process.

Holding things together in a crisis is HARD. Does it seem like life keeps getting turned upside down & your usual coping strategies no longer cut it? You can find relief from the burdens of anxiety, depression, overwhelm and exhaustion that are even more intense in these uncertain days. As you adjust to each new day's demands, and give of yourself in all of your roles, I’ll help you find ways to feel connected and centered, so you can be who you want to be. Resilience and emotional wellness are possible. Even in tough times. This is the moment to start taking better care of you - an investment that pays *great* dividends!

Finding the therapist that gets you probably feels like another exhausting task. You’ve been anxious and angry for way too long. You thought you were doing "all the right things" and don't understand why you're still feeling this way. There are days you think you have it together but most of the time you know you don't. You put on a smile for everyone but you're really unhappy inside and feel completely disconnected. You're tired of feeling miserable, exhausted and confused. You're at a complete loss of what to do anymore. You know this isn't you. You're ready to make a change.