Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Fort Wayne, IN

I enjoy working with teens, young adults, and adults to improve mental wellbeing as they navigate anxiety or depression. My goal is to equip and empower individuals to conquer the mental challenges (anxiety, depression, adjustments to life events, trouble with self-confidence) that inevitably hinder peak potential. I am passionate about providing mental and emotional skill development for greater regulation of overall mental and physical health. I also work with student-athletes to improve performance and wellbeing both in and out of sport.

I am a licensed mental health counselor and therapist with The Aberdeen Group. I have dedicated a great deal of my academic studies to understanding the unique dynamics of relationships with our ourselves and others. I believe that as humans we all need to experience feelings of belonging and significance and strive to help others develop and maintain these two basic needs. I recognize that approaching a counselor for the first time takes courage and often comes at a difficult time in one's life. I hope you will find that our sessions are enjoyable and worthwhile.

Accepting new clients! I completed my Masters at St Francis and am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Master Addiction Counselor. I previously spent 15 years in the child welfare field working with families, children, and adolescents both in and out of the home and have run court-ordered substance abuse groups. I now own my own practice, which is a culmination of all my previous experiences. At Thrive Therapy I take a holistic and integrated approach, treating each client as an individual with unique needs. Every session is tailored according to the client's current situation.

I have always had a passion for working with children and their families. The majority of my experience has been working with children in a variety of settings: residential, after school programs, schools and providing individual and family therapy to children and adults who have experienced significant trauma, behavior concerns, anxiety and depression.

I have provided counseling and therapy services to families, children, adolescents, and adults for over twenty years. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and EMDR. You want to feel better, and I can help you take those needed steps. I am licensed in Indiana and Ohio.

I am a pre licensed clinician with 25 + years experience. I am a private practitioner who works with children, adolescents, adults and families. I have worked with those involved with the department of Child Services from CHINS thru adoption, Indiana courts and individual attorneys. I have extensive training in play based techniques, Dialectical Behavior therapies, cognitive based therapy techniques and focus heavily on trauma recovery, attachment and self regulation techniques. I believe in a client centered approach and focus on the needs of the individual/family and adapt a therapy model based on that need.

I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. By using Cognitive Processing Therapy and Exposure Therapy, I treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I have knowledge working with individuals that have experienced traumas related to military, sexual trauma, and stressful events such as COVID-19. I also have expertise with using Parent Child Interaction Therapy to work with parents of children with emotional and behavior issues. I assist with helping you bond, cope and have more confidence as a parent.

**Telehealth sessions only. ** It can be difficult to reach out for professional help. I hope to make the process as easy as possible. Whether you're struggling with relationships, life transitions, depression, anxiety, or managing emotions, we can work together to help you live a more fulfilling life. I work to help individual, couples, and families better understand their difficulties and identify a plan and steps to achieve their goals.

Taking the first step towards healing from childhood trauma can be challenging, but it's a powerful decision. If you're struggling with anxiety or depression and suspect it may be rooted in past experiences, you're not alone. At Bridge To Restoration, we offer compassionate online therapy for individuals (preteens to adults) residing in Kentucky and Indiana. We specialize in trauma-informed therapy utilizing CBT and narrative therapy to help you: Understand and process your past experiences. Manage difficult emotions like anger, sadness, and anxiety.

Your anxiety could be keeping you from being the person you want to be. Most of the time you feel like you're on autopilot, making the motions of life, without really living. You might have a hard time making friends, saying no, or doing things that seem so easy for others. Maybe you force yourself to drive, go to the store, or return calls, but you're miserable the whole time. Communication feels impossible. You're sick of snapping at everyone and feeling guilty. But it feels like nobody listens unless you yell, then the yelling just reinforces all the negative thoughts you had about yourself to begin with.

As a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, I am deeply committed to guiding individuals and couples through their journey to healing and transformation. My therapeutic approach integrates the gold standard approaches of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), offering a holistic and personalized path to wellness. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, communication breakdown, intimacy issues, or navigating the aftermath of trauma, know that you're not alone. Together, we will embark on a collaborative journey to cultivate deeper understanding, connection, and resilience.

I am currently accepting new clients. From birth to death, life is a constant transition. I work with individuals (adolescents and adults), couples, and families, who are experiencing a wide range of symptoms including infidelity, breakdowns in communication, high functioning Autism, trauma, sexual abuse issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and grief. I have extensively researched issues and stressors that today's LGBTQ+ clients and families may be experiencing, and work with transgender clients to gain the appropriate gender affirming care.

Are you ready to challenge those worries, doubts, and fears that are holding you back from social situations, keep you procrastinating and enjoying life? My clients are adolescent girls, women, and parents of anxious girls who, with my help, learn how to take back control from anxiety. I incorporate mindfulness and direct cognitive behavioral techniques to assist clients who are out to create a life with more ease and calmness.

A decade of experience serving patients with various struggles, conditions and adversity has shown that experience is the root of possibility. One of the bravest things you can do is decide that you deserve to define what that possibility is and feel safe embracing it and taking the steps to move forward. You deserve a clinician who can provide a safe and inviting space to explore goals, barriers, and promise of what life could be. Therapy isn't one sided. Therapy is a collaborative effort utilizing experience, reflection and other evidence based interventions to meet your goals and improve your life as a whole.

I, psychotherapist Laura Braun,will help you take a big step towards a new you. Whether you are dealing with anxiety and depression or you are in a marriage or relationship that needs counseling, you can depend on me to offer a helping ear and ideal resolutions.

Life is difficult and involves growth and change which is not always easy or comfortable. I believe in empowering people to reach their full potential by providing services that are strengths-based, practical, holistic, and focused on promoting long lasting change. I strive to create a supportive, trusting and safe therapeutic relationship in which people can heal from their trauma, reconnect with themselves, and realize their goals. I have had a great deal of experience in working with people that struggle with addictions of all types, trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. Any questions are welcome.

You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. It's time to heal and feel better. Counseling is like a visit to the spa for your soul. I want to help you refresh and renew yourself as you move through the hustle and bustle of life. I bring over 10 years experience working with individuals, couples, and families. You have the answers, I am just going to help you find them. Take some time for you.

I enjoy empowering those with a need or desire to improve their lives, overcome challenges and/or solve problems. I have worked in mental health field for approximately 25 years with individuals of diverse backgrounds. I look forward to helping you get the support you need to elevate your life.

As a therapist, I partner with the person I am working with and we collaboratively explore options that may fit your needs and bring you where you want to be, and how you want to be in your life. I am available for TeleHealth Sessions throughout Colorado. If you are wanting to tackle issues such as Addiction, Codependency, Trauma, Sexuality, Unmanageable Stress and Anxiety, Gambling, ADD/ADHD, Feeling Intimidated by a Life Transition ("What is next?") or Feeling Stuck and wanting to make Personal or Career Changes we may want to meet. I use Brainspotting, talk therapies, and a variety of other treatment methods like CBT, MI, & DBT.