Divorce Therapists in Evansville, IN

I am in private practice and have 30+ years experience. I do psychological testing for custody and parenting time. I also serve as a court appointed Guardian Ad Litem. My practice is focused on relationship, stress, family, marriage, divorce and custody issues. I take a limited number of clients so call/email to see if I am currently accepting new clients. Email is often the fastest way to reach me (lauraellsworthcounseling@gmail.com). My website (lauraellsworth.com) may answer many of your questions about my practice and fees.

Couples (both married and unmarried) experiencing relational issues including communication, trust issues and even those considering separation or divorce . Additionally, I work with engaged couples in providing premarital counseling. I also work with musicians and entertainers experiencing "creative blocks" and looking to deal with feelings of depression, performance anxiety, and self-esteem issues. Lastly, I work with high profile individuals such as pastors, physicians and corporate executives with high pressure careers.

I am passionate about working with adults struggling with mental health concerns, life transitions, and the inevitable stresses of today's world. I am able to provide support and intervention for those going through divorce , interpersonal difficulties, relationship challenges, loss, parenting concerns, legal issues, and other various stressors. I am here to assist individuals struggling with symptoms of depression and anxiety with coping strategies and cognitive restructuring.

I provide counseling services to adults 19 years of age and older. Creative and personalized interventions are utilized to target a wide variety of mental health concerns including, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and OCD, as well as challenges that many of us face which impact functioning in important areas of life, such as Aging in Place Successfully, Grief and Loss, Ineffective Communication Skills, Life Transitions - Life after School (High School or College), Raising Children, Divorce , etc. , Poor Self-Esteem and Body Image.

**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Is your child experiencing behavioral or emotional difficulties? Does your child struggle with anxiety, sadness or anger? You may find yourself often wondering if you're providing the "best" for your child and family in order to help them succeed. You don't have to figure it out on your own. We can help. We specialize in only treating children, so you can feel confident in knowing your child’s therapist is experienced and specifically trained in child therapy interventions that will help your child and family thrive!

Congratulations, you have shown courage in taking the first steps in your journey towards change. Whether these changes are in thinking, behavior, or feeling, I would consider it a privilege to have the opportunity to help you in your journey of self-exploration and healing. I understand the courage and strength it takes to become vulnerable throughout the therapeutic process, therefore I strongly believe in a non-judgmental approach to therapy and practice unconditional regard for each client.

My approach to therapy is to be welcoming with my sincere hope that we will create an open, safe and non-judgmental relationship. The most important skill I can have is to LISTEN and get to know your story. Then we can work together to resolve or better manage your concerns. I have a total of 29 years working in counseling field. In addition to my work as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I have also worked as a middle and high school counselor. It would be an honor to assist you.

Sometimes therapists are called the "wounded healers" because from their own life experiences they have decided to help people. I am proud to be one of those therapists. I have had a wealth of life experiences and losses and can truly empathize with my clients. I have experience in many areas of Social Work; including housing homeless people, coordinating adoptions, and advocating for pre-adjudicated youth. As a Clinical Therapist, I have worked in Home Based Therapy, Community, Residential, and Addiction. I firmly believe that these varied populations and organizations have enriched my integrative approach to therapy.

Kids, teens, and college students alike are experiencing an enormous amount of change and transition on a daily basis. Whether it's friendships, family relationships, depression, anxiety, pressure to perform academically, pressure to perform as a student-athlete, isolation due to COVID... you name it, it's happening. Matter of Focus Counseling Child and Family Services is here to provide mental health services to children, teens, college students, and student-athletes.

"Just do what you can today." It can be as simple as getting out of bed or brushing your teeth. Your “best” each day is going to look different and that is okay. Reward yourself for the accomplishments you did, no matter how big or small. YOU are the main character to your story and no matter how you narrate it, I would be honored to walk alongside you in achieving your goals!

If you are searching for a therapist, you must be thinking about what you want to change. Change, while overwhelming, is necessary to our personal development. I specialize in helping people change and have been at it for 26 years! My treatment philosophy is simple. I work first to establish a good & collaborative relationship and then create specific treatment goals uniquely tailored for you. Your feedback determines how I move forward to help you. I work with a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, AD/HD, OCD, eating disorders, LGBTQIA, relationship issues, life developmental hurdles, stress and trauma.

Are you looking for someone to help you make sense of the changes and challenges life brings? I believe every individual holds the key to the solution that is right for them. Empowering individuals to let go of self-criticism, create realistic expectations, and remove the barriers that are keeping them stuck is a process I believe in.

Life isn’t easy and sometimes we need a safe space to process difficult emotions, heal and move forward. Sometimes we need additional tools to resolve couple conflicts or deepen the couple connection. And then there are times we are grieving the loss of a loved one, a friend, or a dream….and we need to talk and cry it out and heal. And then there are times we meet “the one” and want to build a relationship that lasts through life’s transitions. And sometimes we’re just anxious and our worry thoughts disrupt our thinking and daily living and we need to free ourselves of it or learn better coping skills to manage it.

Beginning March 2, 2020, I will have my own private practice. I am accepting new clients. Life stressors can become overwhelming. Depression, anxiety, unresolved grief, and low self-esteem can leave a person feeling unable to cope. As a therapist my goal is to meet clients where they are and assist them in developing coping skills that fit their situations. We can work together to help you increase contentment, peace, and find new ways to cope.

Hello! I am excited to meet you and help you along your journey! I work with kids as young as 6 using play therapy as well as adolescents and adults with a wide range of concerns. You will feel welcomed when you come to the office and we will work as a team to meet your goals in therapy. I have experience with trauma, depression, anxiety and addictions and I am a licenced clinical social worker as well as a licensed addictions counselor.

Life can be challenging at times, for some even daily. Our goal at Journey to My Truth Counseling is to assist an individual in identifying obstacles that prevent, disrupt or slow someone down from leading healthier more fulfilling life. We work with diverse populations with a variety of issues from depression, anxiety, grief among a view from 18-99+. Making the decision to reach out for support and guidance is a courageous step, let Journey to My Truth Counseling assist you on your path to healing. Let's work at a collaborative team in reaching your goals.

Sometimes you feel stuck to create the change you want for a happier you. If you are looking for someone to help you along your journey then I offer an array of experiences, training, and knowledge to help connect you to the insights that can help you to the better life you want. If you are able to approach therapy with humor and a serious focus to create your change then we can work well together finding answers for positive change in your life.

Seasoned clinician accepting new patients at W. Franklin Street on Evansville's west side!!! Depression, anxiety and relationship conflicts are epidemic in our society. We can only handle so much before we are overwhelmed and are no longer able to function at our best. Consulting a professional can help you sort through your present difficulties and shed light on why these challenges exist enabling you to be better prepared for future adversity. This process, which includes exploring your past to understand how it is affecting your present is proven to yield transformative results offering you lasting freedom from these burdens.

Not only do I understand the challenge in picking up the phone to make that first phone call for help, I understand and am mindful of the challenges of following through with this, every step of the way. I see my role as a therapist as helping each of my clients to move toward their best life. I work collaboratively with my clients to figure out what that means for them, and am mindful that my job as a therapist is to work myself out of a job.

The therapeutic process is about you!! We all have a story, and a past! It is imperative that you feel comfortable and safe for a clinician to earn your trust, to engage and assist you on your journey of interpersonal change. I recognize the significant role you play in developing your tailored treatment plan and how vulnerable you must feel asking for help. If you are uncertain what you need, want, desire or struggling where your life's path is taking you, know the power is within you to make rational positive changes and choices for your life with the assistance of a trained clinician.