Female Therapists in Fishers, IN

**EMAIL/TEXT FOR QUICKEST RESPONSE** I focus on a wide range of issues including substance abuse and addiction, anxiety, depression, relationships, setting and achieving goals, wellness, and coping with stress and trauma. My passion is helping others and offering support.

I absolutely love what I do! I’m passionate, straightforward, and with me, what you see is what you get. I will give you truthful feedback, but in a loving way. I will not waste your time; it is far too valuable. (Mine is too!) I know what it’s like to question, “Am I always going to feel like this?” And I’m here to tell you that the answer is “no”. It doesn’t have to be this way. Despite the choices others make, despite what happens in the world around us, we can feel peaceful, secure and loved.

I aim to exude a high level of sensitivity to an individual's circumstances, environment, and cultural factors, along with my passion for and commitment to social issues. My ability to provide an accurate developmental model from which to work includes a more comprehensive perspective that helps me develop appropriate and insightful care. I truly believe that depression is treatable and most individuals improve with treatment. Thus, I aim to create an atmosphere of genuineness, as my sincere desire is to help others reach their full potential.

I have over 20 years of clinical experience and specialize in treating women 's issues, such as: post-partum depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship and career issues. My experience as a childbirth educator has enhanced my ability to treat the needs of post-partum women as they transition into motherhood. This journey is one that is often met with unexpected emotions and I help women identify these feelings so they can resolves issues that may complicate parenthood. I recognize the impact of pregnancy loss as well, and help my clients process through this very unique kind of grief.

I'm looking forward to assist adults of any age, background, religion, race and gender in making positive changes for a better life, achieving their full potencial, career goals, improving their adjustment, coping and life skills. I make sure that each client receives respect, understanding, high quality professional services and the best possible outcome. I have experience in working with veterans, individuals with mental and physical disabilities, immigrants and women who suffered from domestic violence and abuse. I provide a wide variety of resources and am working in collaboration with other social agencies.

Life can feel overwhelming when it seems there are more challenges than triumphs. It is during those times that it can help to have someone come alongside us on our journey to highlight our strengths and help us build skills to conquer the challenges. I am passionate about working with older children, adolescents, and women who are dealing with adjustment, anxiety, attention-deficit, or depressive challenges, or who find themselves in various stages of self-discovery and life transitions. I also enjoy working with parents to strengthen family connections and with couples desiring to build or re-establish emotional connection.

People come to therapy when the pain that they are feeling becomes unmanageable and can no longer be ignored. I have worked with men and women , helping them to discover and understand how they have repeated and become "stuck" in non-productive patterns with the most important people in their lives. Couples often say, they continue to have the same fights, over and over and never realize what they are really fighting about or come to a resolution.

I believe people seek out counseling for one of two reasons. First, they find themselves in a crisis situation with their life out of balance. This may be due to the discomfort of anxiety or depression, an out of control addiction, the stress of an unsatisfying relationship, a child who is struggling or the heartache of grief. Secondly, their life may be in balance but they are at a decision point or feel a need for self-improvement including career concerns, a desire to improve a relationship or a need to explore obtaining their fullest potential. Both are equally valid reasons to seek the assistance of a caring professional.

I am a licensed counselor with over 10 years experience in working with individuals and families. I want to meet you where you are in life and walk alongside you as you navigate various challenges. I work with women , teenagers, and young adults dealing with anxiety and depression. We work together to develop coping skills and mindful activities that work best for you.

Women come to me looking for someone who "gets" what happened to them on a deeper level, because therapy should be a place where you feel safe & validated. Sessions are about more than just talking; we incorporate both your mind & body, so you can experience wholeness again. And we always go at your pace, never pushing to places you don't feel ready to be. Trauma leaves us feeling broken, damaged, and disconnected from our true selves. You may be fed up with feeling triggered in everyday situations, isolated from friends who can't understand, or guilt over what happened to you.

ATTENTION LADIES! Are you struggling with feeling overwhelmed by your family's needs, demands at work, and trying to take care of yourself at the same time? You really want to talk with someone, but you're not sure who to trust. When you talk about your current situation (or even your past), you want someone who GETS IT. The last thing you need is to discover that your counselor isn't experienced enough to help you find a new perspective. You're looking for someone who's "BEEN THERE, DONE THAT." Someone who inspires confidence with the way they approach their work, and someone who's already solved the problems you're dealing with.

Life is full of change. Sometimes these changes can be exciting, other times they might be intimidating. Are you anticipating or struggling with change in your relationships, identity, career, parenting status, or health? Maybe you just want to talk things through before setting goals or making moves. Maybe you are just trying to understand how to be yourself in a world that pushes back on your natural tendencies. Seeking therapy is a personal choice, and regardless of your reasoning, finding a therapist who understands your needs is very important.

Do you feel like you have tried everything and continue to struggle? Managing your mental health can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to handle it alone. I combine 17 years of experience with an integrative approach that allows you to feel like yourself again. In addition to counseling and research, I am the first provider in Indiana to offer Biosound Therapy, which can be used in combination with Brainspotting. Biosound Therapy consists of a uniquely prepared combination of music therapy, biofeedback, and video content allowing true mindfulness.

**************Not currently accepting new clients******************************* Whether you are trying to sort through difficult thoughts and emotions, finding help for your child, or just trying to find healthy balance in your life, I will do my best to help you get there. By means of a warm, supportive approach to therapy, I strive to provide quality, evidenced based services to assist individuals and families in overcoming obstacles, coping with hardships, and using their existing strengths to create positive change in their lives.

Life can feel stressful, overwhelming, confusing, and even scary at times. I strive to help individuals navigate these times in their lives and emerge feeling hopeful and confident. My approach to therapy is very client centered and strength based. I encourage the individual to create their own goals for therapy that we can work on together. It is my goal to help you build insight, identify strengths, and develop skills to help you live a happy healthy life.

Chasing after your dreams can be tiring. There are moments where you want to give up and your inner voice starts to tell you that you can't do it. These moments are bound to happen. Sometimes help is needed. Seeking guidance will help you untangle thoughts, clarify goals, and explore insecurities. A pit stop is sometimes necessary to refuel your motivation and get you back on the road to chasing your dreams. It is an honor for me to be part of this process and I am grateful to provide sport and performance psychology services to Indiana and Florida residents.

Mental health has maintained a negative stigma over the years, but as time has passed, it has fortunately become more openly discussed. How often have you questioned the way you have reacted to someone/thing? How often do you question whether or not you are "normal" due to the different feelings you are having? Mental health is just as important as physical health, and it is so important to find someone to support you through that growing process. Therapy is essential! Having a therapist gives you "your person" in which you can feel safe to talk about whatever is in your mind, and to normalize the overall healing process.

I hold a B.S. degree in Education from University of Indianapolis, a M.S. degree in Counseling from Butler University, and a M.S.W. degree from Indiana University. I have worked in home, school and office settings. I utilize various modalities to treat a variety of mental health needs. Individual, family and periodic group therapy formats are available. I recently added a new member to my treatment team, Georgia, the therapy dog. She is pictured in another section of my profile. Due to the recent influx of referrals, appointments after 5:00 are limited, at this time. We look forward to meeting you.

My approach to counseling is mindful of you, strength-based & growth focused. I work with adults & teens with anxiety, depression and stress. When you are faced with major challenges and stressful situations, I work with you to determine what next steps are right for you. I help you with your decision process. I have been practicing for over fifteen years and utilize a variety of therapy techniques. Therapy techniques primarily include cognitive, client centered, solution focused and emotion focused counseling.