Couples Counseling Therapists in Fort Wayne, IN

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.

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.

My therapy space is designed to help clients explore, notice, and align with their needs and values, through further processing of internal and external experiences. The ideal client is on a journey to better understand self, others, and the world around them. Maybe they have some past trauma impacting functioning, or maybe the current season feels really hard and overwhelming. We offer deep curiosity about what healing looks like moving forward in life. They are open to feedback and willing to trust the process and work to further understand what resources and tools might be open to helping them cultivate the life they want.

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.

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?

I believe that part of the human experience is to weather change. This can feel overwhelming, lonely, or confusing, and you don't have to go through it alone. Searching for a therapist can feel daunting, especially if you're already struggling. My approach to therapy is to walk alongside my clients in their journey as a fellow traveler, providing guidance and evidence-based psychotherapy theories along the way. I believe that you are the expert in your own life, and I can help you untangle complicated emotions to reveal a sense of purpose in your life.

I feel the key to an individual’s success is their mindset. I work to empower clients by building upon strengths they already have while also addressing patterns of negative thinking they may have developed over time. As their self-awareness, coping skills, and confidence increase, they are more likely to feel empowered to face and overcome life challenges.

Lillac Counseling Services, LLC offers telehealth therapy services for Hoosiers. My primary goal is to make telehealth therapy services accessible to individuals (ages 18+) experiencing anxiety, depression, and family challenges. I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Indiana. I am dedicated to empowering clients to address the problems they're experiencing.

I have been in practice for 32 years and have treated hundreds of patient in the Northeastern Indiana area. My practice is designed to offer quality care with an emphasis on confidentiality and patient-specific treatment. I know that seeing help can be difficult but the first step is the greatest step. Our first meeting will involve my listening to your needs and, together, deciding the best course of therapy.

Prior to serving others’ in the field of Addictions/Substance Use and Mental Health issues, I served in the role of a Registered Nurse for multiple years. I received my BSN from Indiana University in 2002. I also served for The United States Air Force as an ICU nurse, and I am a proud Veteran of our country! Through my life journey and prayer, I decided to serve in the role of an Addictions/Mental Health therapist. I graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2017, with my M.A. in Licensed Clinical Addictions Counseling. I completed my Post-Masters in Licensed Mental Health Counseling in 2022, at IWU.

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.

As a Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor, an Ordained minister, and a Veteran, I am passionate about helping people overcome their "life controlling" problems. I have been helping people become the person that they want to become for over 30 years. I have been able to assist them from all kinds of situations, helping build and rebuild peoples lives in situations that seemed impossible. My background allows me to offer hope for a positive future for those who are in need. Whether it is relational, spiritual, or substance abuse...I believe in you!

I am so pleased that you found your way to my front door. Please know that you have found a place of kindness and gratitude as you embark on a new journey of healing and restoration. The journey may not always be easy, but together there is peace and joy in the destination’s end. As a licensed mental health and licensed addiction therapist, I am trained and utilize two primary therapeutic techniques RRT (rapid resolutions therapy) and EMDR.

I love working with young adults who are just discovering the independent life that is ahead of them. I also enjoy working with teenagers as they are learning to navigate their identity with other peers. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have worked with a variety of concerns with adults including depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol problems, pornography addiction, and anger management.

Prior to working full time in clinical therapy, Stephen served almost 20 years as a pastor. During that time, he dedicated a significant portion of his ministry to counseling those struggling with various emotional, spiritual, and relational issues. Since then, Stephen has worked in both private practice and community mental health settings. He has teamed with clients from all age groups and diverse backgrounds to help them overcome life struggles, process through mental health concerns, and manage relationships and daily functioning. Trauma has increasingly been an area of focus for Stephen.