Attachment-based Therapists in Fort Wayne, IN

I specialize in working with those with anxiety and depression. I also have a particular focus on family structure as appropriate. I focus on the well being of the client and their environment. I use a strength based approach to encourage personal growth.

As your therapist, we will process anxiety, depression, past traumas, reroute negative behaviors, & learn how lived experiences impact the way you view the world currently. My clients often seek therapy because they are wanting to uncover the meanings behind their emotions; together, we are often able to uncover the meaning behind these emotions by better understanding past traumas encountered. Only then, can we replace negative behaviors that have stemmed from these traumas, together. I provide a safe & genuine space for LGBTQ clients & practice from an inclusive & client-centered perspective.

I work with children, families, parents, teens, and adults and strive to help them overcome challenges and hardships in their lives such as anxiety, depression, grief, adjustment and transition concerns, trauma, and many other mental health concerns. I seek to build a strong trusting relationship with my clients so that we can work together to work on some of life's harder issues.

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.

Do you struggle to understand yourself? Do you struggle to move through healthy conflict resolution with your partner? As your therapist, I can help you with these issues and attend to any early attachment issues that may be impacting you. You will learn how to work through limiting negative beliefs and how your past experiences impact you today. My clients often seek therapy because they want to uncover the meanings behind their emotions; together, we can often uncover the meaning behind these emotions by better understanding past traumas encountered.

Accepting new clients for telehealth! Whatever life transition, stage, or event one might be in, I am passionate about coming alongside individuals and families to help them heal, grow and navigate the challenges of life.

My passions lie with individuals that suffer from PTSD and the effects of trauma. Once you identify the root cause of your symptoms, which can range from depression, panic and anxiety, nightmares or insomnia, even chronic health problems, you can truly begin to heal and grow. I tend to utilize a lot of CBT and DBT interventions and I do like to assign tasks for you to practice between sessions. Although these are serious issues, I believe in my heart that a sense of humor is absolutely vital to survival!

Hello, I'm Amy. I provide space where you can move toward authentic connection with yourself, the environment, and others. I go beyond traditional talk therapy by guiding you to rediscover the fullness of who you are. Whether you are experiencing life on autopilot, interpersonal stress, work-life imbalances, find yourself in the midst of grief, or are confronting unresolved trauma, you don't have to experience it alone. I will meet you in the discomfort and we can walk through it side by side.

At Farrington Specialty Centers, we believe that anyone battling with an eating disorder has the potential for full recovery and true freedom! Our programs have been designed by practitioners who themselves have recovered from an eating disorder and understand personally the devastating effects of eating disorders. We specialize in all types of Eating Disorders, Compulsive Exercise, and Body Image concerns. Our services include outpatient, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization programs. Our IOP, virtual IOP, and PHP programs are in network with Anthem BCBS. We work with all commercial insurances for IOP and PHP.

Seeking help for yourself, your relationship, or your teen? I entered the field to work with couples who are struggling or desiring growth anywhere on their relationship journey. Newly dating, long term cohabitating, pre-marriage, newlywed, long-term married, or considering separation and divorce- I will meet you where you are. If you are an individual struggling with anxiety, self-worth, interpersonal relationship issues, or mood instability, I would love to partner with you on your journey to healing and reclaiming your life. Concerned about your teen? I am passionate about helping them grow into the best version of themselves.

Are you stuck in old patterns? Feel like you are never enough? Feeling behind or disqualified because you can’t achieve your own high standards? Are you afraid you don’t have what it takes to get what you want? Are you your own worst critic? I have good news for you! You are enough. You have what it takes to succeed. There is a path to discover that you have all the clarity, connection, courage, and creativity you need inside of you. No matter how stuck or disqualified you feel, I can help you find the strength inside you to move forward with confidence.

Good therapy begins with genuine, unconditional, positive connection to another human being. Feeling stuck and unsatisfied, confusion, and challenging life circumstances makes living an authentic life difficult. I enjoy helping people work though and understand their unique circumstances in order to increase personal growth and to improve the quality of their lives.

Do you find yourself wishing things were different, whether it be in a relationship or within yourself? Working alongside clients, I help chart a course of empowerment and insight to finding a sense of calm and happiness. No matter the difficulty, I will stand with you in your journey.

Well done for taking the first step in to getting the support you need by accessing my website. I understand this can feel daunting and there is a lot of information for you to consider, so I have tried to make this site as helpful as possible. Feel free to browse through. My therapy room is in a private, professional and confidential setting. I believe in a holistic approach of mind and body working together for the good. I have over 35 years experience in counseling, working with adults, couples, littles, young children, adolescent and elders.

Living with anxiety is overwhelming! You're probably noticing how it affects everything from work, school, relationships, and even sleep! Many that struggle need relief but don't know how to find it. Maybe it has taken over and you can't remember what it is like to feel at peace with yourself. Maybe that sounds impossible. It might be hard to make sense of what is happening and why you feel the way you do. You are feeling that way for a reason! When we don’t make sense to ourselves things can feel hopeless. You don’t have to live with feeling overwhelmed forever. We can make sense of your anxiety together.

The process of finding a therapist and beginning therapy can be overwhelming. I believe any and all people can benefit from therapy and I encourage everyone to give it a shot! In my office, anyone is welcome. I serve many types of people and specifically work with anxiety, trauma, grief, and school/career/relationship problems.

A client who desires to accept partnership and engage in being open to change is the most ideal client. I prefer to work with adults and older adolescents struggling with addictions, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and trauma. I have a vast amount of experience working in the field of trauma. Due to my experience working in community mental health, I also work well with those with intense mental health and substance abuse treatment needs. I have worked both inpatient and outpatient experiences, resulting in my flexibility to help stabilize in a crisis and to work with individuals at any level.

I have a heart and passion for trauma work, whether that be a traumatic experience from childhood, attachment trauma, or recent trauma. I am ready to work alongside you to help you find healing. My training as an EMDR therapist has been an invaluable tool to help clients process through past events, find relief, and decrease distress. Although my specialty is in trauma, I have expertise in other areas such as: Anxiety, depression, suicidal ideations, teenagers, life transitions, spirituality/religious concerns, etc.

So you are interested in learning more about counseling for yourself or you child? One of the things I love to do in counseling is to help you find a deeper respect and appreciation for yourself, to discover the truth about who you really are. My passion is to help you be free and healed of emotional pain and struggles that hold you back from fulfilling your true potential and to help you deal with troublesome memories or relationships. Please call and we can talk about your situation and your needs. I look forward to hearing from you.