Therapists in Fort Wayne, IN

I am impressed by the strength and vulnerability of the individuals that I am fortunate to walk alongside. To be welcomed into the story of another is a tender privilege. I am passionate about creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere where growth can occur. As a licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate and National Certified Counselor, I have experience working with children, teens, and adults in both university and community counseling settings. Areas of experience and special interest for me include anxiety, depression, grief, anger management, coping skills for stress, family and relationship issues, identity, and self-esteem.

I am NOT taking new clients at the moment. I am a licensed psychologist and owner at 3Rivers Wellness. At 3River, we believe strongly in the human potential to grow and adapt to change. As your therapist, I can help you identify your strengths and use them to create positive and lasting change in your life. Clients working with me can expect to be challenged to grow and learn about themselves in a warm and caring environment with the ultimate goal of feeling more empowered and better able to handle the stress that life often throws our way.

Andrea guides adult clients to heal from the effects of past trauma such as symptoms of PTSD, depression, anxiety, and addictive behaviors. She is trained in and practices EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to treat a wide range of painful experiences in the past that just won’t go away and reconnect the client to their individual strengths to alleviate emotional suffering and inspire hope.

Are you struggling with addiction, mental health challenges or involved with the criminal justice system? Do you want to stop your addiction, control your depression, anxiety, emotions, or successfully get out of the criminal justice system?

The counseling process can and should involve exploring goals and needs. It is ok to have an idea of how counseling can help, and it's okay to let me help you explore that topic. Not everyone knows what they want or why. And, sometimes, what we want and need changes. The ideal client is willing to show up and do some exploring.

I believe I have been successful for almost 30 years in the field of mental health counseling because I approach each client I meet with curiosity. I respect each that client has an individual experience, their own life challenges and strengths. And each client has individual goals and vision for their life. Our life experiences, challenges and strengths shape each one of us and I believe it's important to approach each person at the most basic level of being curious about who they are. Only by listening to you and your experiences can I know how best partner with you to guide you in your life journey.

Welcome! I am here to help. Please know you have found a place of caring and non-judgement as you embark in your journey of healing. I bring a unique skill set with life experiences that allows me to have a depth of compassion for individuals who struggle with anxiety, betrayal, chronic stress, complex trauma, family-of-origin themes, and narcissism. I provide relief and an opportunity for personal growth for people seeking positive change, assisting people to make progress in their lives in order to attain greater fulfillment, identifying goals, and potential solutions to problems which cause emotional turmoil.

I believe providing clinical services is a privilege, and partner with you to strategize achieving your goals and empower you towards living out your authentic life. Mental Health care is the exercise of mental wellness just as we exercise our body. A safe trusting relationship with your therapist is the foundation of care, and I promise to never ask you to do something I wouldn't ask of myself. Some therapists are 'gay friendly', at my practice we are "family".

I believe that all humans are fallible. From time to time we need assistance overcoming difficulties in our own lives. It is my strong belief we are all capable of overcoming obstacles and hurdles that have landed in our path. We all walk a unique journey and must be recognized for our various strengths. I work with clients of all backgrounds, races, religions, ethnicity, sexual identity, and more. Together, I can assist you in reaching your individualized goals and obtain the highest level of functioning.

Are you struggling to find answers to daily problems? Are you dealing with issues and feel completely alone and overwhelmed? Is it hard to get out of bed and motivate to get the day started? Is it terrifying to go out in society, yet lonely staying home? Call Cook Behavioral Health and let us help you find the answers to your problems.

Hello. Reaching out for help and finding the right counselor can be daunting. My role as a therapist is to really listen to you and meet your needs, while guiding treatment using effective, evidence based practices. I am trained in many strategies, including ACT, ERP, DBT, CBT, and ART. And if you don't know what any of that means, no worries! I like to keep sessions practical and easy to understand. In the beginning, we will set up a treatment plan that defines what a better life would look like. Along the way, we will check back in on those goals to see how we are progressing, adding in celebration for positive change.

I truly believe that taking the first steps towards understanding and accepting your personal truth is an important part of growing and finding fulfillment in your life. My mission is to create a supportive and caring space where you can discover who you truly are and achieve your goals. I frequently work with individuals who are going through a range of challenges, such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties, among others.

I am very passionate about working with teens, adults, couples, and families. I identify as gay and strive to work with the LGBTQ+ community. Through my educational training and application of theoretical counseling practices, I strive to help clients navigate their way through anxiety, depression, past/present trauma, and other struggles. I believe that each individual is the expert of their own life, but sometimes needs assistance in navigating life’s curveballs. I am fully affirming and strive to assist the LGBTQ+ Community in finding love and acceptance from others, but more importantly, for themselves.

I enjoy building trusting and therapeutic relationships with my clients. I am honored each time a person allows me to become a part of their life and the change process. I enjoy working with individuals and families of all different shapes and sizes.

When we are experiencing conflict in our lives and families, we can feel cut off - from the social interaction that binds us all together, as well as from our own selves. We feel lost. We forget who we are. I assist people in finding their internal strengths and celebrate with them, the difference they will make in their own lives. I am a licensed counselor who has been practicing for 20 years. My specialities include anxiety, depression and developing healthy relationships.