Female Therapists in Georgetown, IN
Do you struggle to trust others, to maintain stable relationships, to communicate your needs and understand your feelings? All of these can often be the result of early childhood trauma, and many people are not even aware they’ve experienced trauma. I aim to help teens and adults struggling with the effects of trauma and attachment injury in various areas of their lives. My goal is to help you heal from your past and understand how it has shaped your emotions, behaviors, thought patterns and relationships with others. If you’re seeking therapy, congratulations on taking the first step toward wellness and peace!
Do you struggle to trust others, to maintain stable relationships, to communicate your needs and understand your feelings? All of these can often be the result of early childhood trauma, and many people are not even aware they’ve experienced trauma. I aim to help teens and adults struggling with the effects of trauma and attachment injury in various areas of their lives. My goal is to help you heal from your past and understand how it has shaped your emotions, behaviors, thought patterns and relationships with others. If you’re seeking therapy, congratulations on taking the first step toward wellness and peace!
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My ideal client is anyone who genuinely wants help and genuinely wants to make a change. Their issues are immaterial.
My ideal client is anyone who genuinely wants help and genuinely wants to make a change. Their issues are immaterial.
I have a strong belief that all individuals are resilient and cable of living full, authentic lives. I have worked in an outpatient clinic working in forensics as well as higher levels of care to the outpatient level for eating disorders with co-occurring diagnoses. If you or a loved one are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, substance-use, disordered eating/body image, and stress-related issues, I would be happy to assist you in a judgment-free, supportive environment.
I have a strong belief that all individuals are resilient and cable of living full, authentic lives. I have worked in an outpatient clinic working in forensics as well as higher levels of care to the outpatient level for eating disorders with co-occurring diagnoses. If you or a loved one are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, substance-use, disordered eating/body image, and stress-related issues, I would be happy to assist you in a judgment-free, supportive environment.
Have you ever felt like you were one decision away from making lasting change in your life? Have you found yourself reliving or rethinking about a past event and can't seem to move past it? Together using Cognitive Behavioral, Trauma Focused and/or Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) , we can work through the situation and help you create a new path. It is my belief that everyone has strengths to manage life's challenges and regain control. I have training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I believe changed thoughts will lead to changed behavior.
Have you ever felt like you were one decision away from making lasting change in your life? Have you found yourself reliving or rethinking about a past event and can't seem to move past it? Together using Cognitive Behavioral, Trauma Focused and/or Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) , we can work through the situation and help you create a new path. It is my belief that everyone has strengths to manage life's challenges and regain control. I have training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I believe changed thoughts will lead to changed behavior.
We are here and now; but is your past a healthy part of it? The past can be a time of learning and moving forward, or it can be a red light in our lives and freeze us in that moment of time. It can paralyze us. Or, it can have us living in a world of caution lights where we fearfully drift through them, unaware of the present or future, or vigilantly white knuckling our way, just existing and just “getting through” each day. How we come to terms with the past, forgiving our mistakes and others’ faults can catapult us into a more peaceful and fulfilling life.
We are here and now; but is your past a healthy part of it? The past can be a time of learning and moving forward, or it can be a red light in our lives and freeze us in that moment of time. It can paralyze us. Or, it can have us living in a world of caution lights where we fearfully drift through them, unaware of the present or future, or vigilantly white knuckling our way, just existing and just “getting through” each day. How we come to terms with the past, forgiving our mistakes and others’ faults can catapult us into a more peaceful and fulfilling life.
Shelley R Champion
Counselor, LMHC, LPCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Albany, IN 47150 (Online Only)
I have worked with adult and adolescent clients in community mental health, and in private practice settings. I am part of, and feel honored to serve, members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community. I work from a feminist psychodynamic, trauma-informed and harm reduction perspective. I value the therapeutic relationship and believes it to be vital to the process of change.
I have worked with adult and adolescent clients in community mental health, and in private practice settings. I am part of, and feel honored to serve, members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community. I work from a feminist psychodynamic, trauma-informed and harm reduction perspective. I value the therapeutic relationship and believes it to be vital to the process of change.
I offer the option of Office, telephone. and Zoom. I have 36+ years working with clients sorting their thoughts, learning coping skills, and setting boundaries with others. Are you feeling overwhelmed and trying to figure out what to do next? Perhaps you are wanting to make a big life decision or feeling stressed about day to day issues. I also have experience working with adults traumatized as children and victims of violence/ PTSD. I only see virtual counseling clients ages 16+. Please send me an email as I can respond more quickly to this form of communication.
I offer the option of Office, telephone. and Zoom. I have 36+ years working with clients sorting their thoughts, learning coping skills, and setting boundaries with others. Are you feeling overwhelmed and trying to figure out what to do next? Perhaps you are wanting to make a big life decision or feeling stressed about day to day issues. I also have experience working with adults traumatized as children and victims of violence/ PTSD. I only see virtual counseling clients ages 16+. Please send me an email as I can respond more quickly to this form of communication.
Megan Bonner-Agency Has No Waiting List!
Pre-Licensed Professional, CSW, LSW
Verified Verified
New Albany, IN 47150
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, my name is Megan. If you're ready to take steps toward navigating life's challenges, I'm here to offer support and guidance. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to help you process your thoughts and emotions. You are important, and I'd be honored to work with you. Please reach out if you're interested in starting this journey.
Hello, my name is Megan. If you're ready to take steps toward navigating life's challenges, I'm here to offer support and guidance. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to help you process your thoughts and emotions. You are important, and I'd be honored to work with you. Please reach out if you're interested in starting this journey.
Ellen is a licensed mental health counselor associate who greatly enjoys working with children, adolescents, and families. Her journey to becoming a therapist began after working with and caring for children for over ten years and seeing the mental health need within the community. Ellen believes that facilitating positive change starts with a strong therapeutic bond between the counselor and client. Ellen uses a client-centered approach to therapy in conjunction with cognitive-behavioral strategies and play therapy techniques.
Ellen is a licensed mental health counselor associate who greatly enjoys working with children, adolescents, and families. Her journey to becoming a therapist began after working with and caring for children for over ten years and seeing the mental health need within the community. Ellen believes that facilitating positive change starts with a strong therapeutic bond between the counselor and client. Ellen uses a client-centered approach to therapy in conjunction with cognitive-behavioral strategies and play therapy techniques.
As a therapist, I am most excited to see clients motivated to explore their unknown strengths, widen their horizons, increase their abilities to make informed decisions and lead a life of meaning as they define it. Everyone I have worked with brings to therapy a foundation upon which to grow. Regardless of the problem, an enhanced sense of self is possible. Instilling hope of something better in life is one of my greatest motivations, and assisting others in achieving their goals drew me to this profession.
As a therapist, I am most excited to see clients motivated to explore their unknown strengths, widen their horizons, increase their abilities to make informed decisions and lead a life of meaning as they define it. Everyone I have worked with brings to therapy a foundation upon which to grow. Regardless of the problem, an enhanced sense of self is possible. Instilling hope of something better in life is one of my greatest motivations, and assisting others in achieving their goals drew me to this profession.
My ideal client would be someone who is geared towards helping themselves and needing guidance on how to do so. Someone who has a grasp on the importance of the client putting in the work to truly help heal themselves but needing assistance ensuring they are doing things in a healthy and emotionally intelligent fashion. Talk therapy is very important for clients who even just want to come and vent, which I believe helps the mind unclutter.
My ideal client would be someone who is geared towards helping themselves and needing guidance on how to do so. Someone who has a grasp on the importance of the client putting in the work to truly help heal themselves but needing assistance ensuring they are doing things in a healthy and emotionally intelligent fashion. Talk therapy is very important for clients who even just want to come and vent, which I believe helps the mind unclutter.
Giving you a safe place without judgment to heal and grow through your emotional pain and sense of disorder in your life and relationships is my mission. Working together, I want to help you to gain clarity, learn to love yourself, feel a sense of safety, control, and empower you to live a meaningful life. In my practice with couples, I will help you and your partner gain the skills to feel understood, connected, and hopeful for the future.
Giving you a safe place without judgment to heal and grow through your emotional pain and sense of disorder in your life and relationships is my mission. Working together, I want to help you to gain clarity, learn to love yourself, feel a sense of safety, control, and empower you to live a meaningful life. In my practice with couples, I will help you and your partner gain the skills to feel understood, connected, and hopeful for the future.
I specialize in helping those with anxiety, depression, & relationship issues. Whether it is a relational, work, school, or family issue, talking about it with someone often aids in clarity and change. I want to help those individuals/families who are struggling to make sense of the chaos, look for understanding insight, and make those changes that will help them to start feeling more hopeful and excited about life again.
I specialize in helping those with anxiety, depression, & relationship issues. Whether it is a relational, work, school, or family issue, talking about it with someone often aids in clarity and change. I want to help those individuals/families who are struggling to make sense of the chaos, look for understanding insight, and make those changes that will help them to start feeling more hopeful and excited about life again.
My practice focuses primarily on individuals and couples who are dealing with traumas, addictions and communication issues. I give my patients the support to sort through the racket in their heads and find clarity. Many times emotional issues stem from events in our lives which have been either buried or minimized. I help my patients explore these events in order to identify the old beliefs and ideas that created disfunctional coping mechanisms. Once identified, these old ideas and beliefs can be replaced with new healthier ones.
My practice focuses primarily on individuals and couples who are dealing with traumas, addictions and communication issues. I give my patients the support to sort through the racket in their heads and find clarity. Many times emotional issues stem from events in our lives which have been either buried or minimized. I help my patients explore these events in order to identify the old beliefs and ideas that created disfunctional coping mechanisms. Once identified, these old ideas and beliefs can be replaced with new healthier ones.
Staci A Striegel-Stikeleather
Pre-Licensed Professional, MAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Albany, IN 47150 (Online Only)
Hello! Are you ready to feel more peace in your life, but you need some support to get there? Are you ready to change patterns in your relationships or improve communication? I am happy to help you! I would love to be your advocate. I am LGBT+ affirming and see clients ages 16 and up. I also have special training in couples and family therapy. I offer convenient virtual therapy sessions for individuals and couples in Indiana and currently have openings. Reach out to see if I am a good fit!
Hello! Are you ready to feel more peace in your life, but you need some support to get there? Are you ready to change patterns in your relationships or improve communication? I am happy to help you! I would love to be your advocate. I am LGBT+ affirming and see clients ages 16 and up. I also have special training in couples and family therapy. I offer convenient virtual therapy sessions for individuals and couples in Indiana and currently have openings. Reach out to see if I am a good fit!
I appreciate someone with an open heart and a willingness to explore their inner self. I value individuals who are ready to engage and connect in meaningful conversations. I know it can be hard to take the first step for help, and look for someone who is committed to their own growth and willing to collaborate in their goals. Trust, honesty, and a desire to change create a supportive connecting environment where healing and transformation can take place.
I appreciate someone with an open heart and a willingness to explore their inner self. I value individuals who are ready to engage and connect in meaningful conversations. I know it can be hard to take the first step for help, and look for someone who is committed to their own growth and willing to collaborate in their goals. Trust, honesty, and a desire to change create a supportive connecting environment where healing and transformation can take place.
Healing work begins by providing a safe, non-judgmental space. As a collaborative relationship between client and therapist, effective treatment outcomes center on the client's sense of self-efficacy. My clinical approach and techniques include trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy. These methods and techniques provide a unique and innovative delivery for behavioral health care.
Healing work begins by providing a safe, non-judgmental space. As a collaborative relationship between client and therapist, effective treatment outcomes center on the client's sense of self-efficacy. My clinical approach and techniques include trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy. These methods and techniques provide a unique and innovative delivery for behavioral health care.
Dr. Amber J. Penn
Psychologist, PsyD, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Albany, IN 47150 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a clinical psychologist specializing in helping women gain confidence, set boundaries, and find relief from feelings of anxiety and self-doubt.
The transition into motherhood is hard, and it becomes even harder when things don’t go as planned. Add in the pressure to perfectly “do it all” and it’s no wonder women are often left feeling stressed, burnt out, overwhelmed, anxious, and/or depressed. Many of my clients come to me with goals of finding peace, gaining confidence, healing from past wounds, and changing the patterns that are keeping them stuck. Whether you are just starting the process of trying to conceive, in the throes of infertility treatment, pregnant/postpartum, or years into child rearing - I get it and I can help you reconnect to what matters most to you.
I am a clinical psychologist specializing in helping women gain confidence, set boundaries, and find relief from feelings of anxiety and self-doubt.
The transition into motherhood is hard, and it becomes even harder when things don’t go as planned. Add in the pressure to perfectly “do it all” and it’s no wonder women are often left feeling stressed, burnt out, overwhelmed, anxious, and/or depressed. Many of my clients come to me with goals of finding peace, gaining confidence, healing from past wounds, and changing the patterns that are keeping them stuck. Whether you are just starting the process of trying to conceive, in the throes of infertility treatment, pregnant/postpartum, or years into child rearing - I get it and I can help you reconnect to what matters most to you.
Some of my specialty areas are Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD, Self-esteem, OCD, Domestic Violence, and Child Emotional Neglect. Are you struggling with self-esteem, self-trust, shame, and guilt, which is why change does not occur? I provide psychoeducation to all clients to help them recognize why change is so difficult and understand how the mind works. An ideal client takes notes and follows through on exercises throughout the week. There are 160 hours in a week, and as a therapist, I only see you 1 hour a week, which means work outside of a therapy session is key to making positive changes in your life.
Some of my specialty areas are Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD, Self-esteem, OCD, Domestic Violence, and Child Emotional Neglect. Are you struggling with self-esteem, self-trust, shame, and guilt, which is why change does not occur? I provide psychoeducation to all clients to help them recognize why change is so difficult and understand how the mind works. An ideal client takes notes and follows through on exercises throughout the week. There are 160 hours in a week, and as a therapist, I only see you 1 hour a week, which means work outside of a therapy session is key to making positive changes in your life.
Melanie King
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, BIP-F, Moca
Verified Verified
New Albany, IN 47150
My ideal client would be vulnerable yet aware in the beginning. They would be open to learning about therapy options. They would also have many questions, including sharing their fears regarding therapy. My ideal client would also be prepared to complete homework assignments and truly engage in each session. During the therapeutic sessions, I would learn what each emotion looks like for my client and how it impacts their lives. My ideal client's growth is evident in each session that they participate in, and they never give up on them.
My ideal client would be vulnerable yet aware in the beginning. They would be open to learning about therapy options. They would also have many questions, including sharing their fears regarding therapy. My ideal client would also be prepared to complete homework assignments and truly engage in each session. During the therapeutic sessions, I would learn what each emotion looks like for my client and how it impacts their lives. My ideal client's growth is evident in each session that they participate in, and they never give up on them.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.