Trauma Focused Therapists in Lafayette, IN

Trauma can be difficult and complex. The path to healing can be as well. Clients who have experienced trauma, but who have a strong desire to overcome their obstacles and strive for a healthy, balanced way of life, relieved of the mounting weight of the experience, are the clients that instill enthusiasm and drive in me. Their needs may range from help processing underlying emotions, dismantling unhelpful thought patterns, or creating goals that align with their strengths. These values and motives make up my ideal client. They want freedom from a negative experience because they know the potential joy of being their fullest self.

An individual's need to live a happy and balanced life throughout the lifespan is always the goal. When something happens that is difficult to understand or resolve, a good therapist can assist you in navigating your way through the experience. I have approximately twenty years of experience doing just this. It is important to find the perfect fit for this journey and hopefully I can be that for you.

**Email is the best form of communication for the quickest response.**. Hello! Since obtaining my Masters in Social Work from IUPUI, I have been an individual, family and school-based therapist working with clients of all ages ranging from 3-years-old and up. I have worked with behavioral problems, school-based struggles, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, marital/relationship struggles, mood disorders, counseling before geriatric surgery, self-esteem issues, parenting, grief and loss, clients involved with DCS and probation, and adjusting to life’s changes.

Therapy provides a safe space to develop the underlying factor for true happiness - meaningful human connection. The therapeutic experience at Collaborative Care is tailored to your individual needs. We have a team of therapists that work with children, adults, and couples using various therapeutic techniques such as; Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and others to help you develop your best life possible. You are not alone! Contact us for a free phone consultation.

Life is full of obstacles, whether they started early on in our life or later. Regardless, these life events can impact us in ways that can cause emotional, physical, and mental responses that we don’t always understand. We can get caught up in patterns and behavior we desperately want to breakout of but feel powerless to change. I truly understand the frustrations and hopelessness that can come with this, making it even more difficult to navigate through life and relationship-most often the ones that mean the most to us.

I have been working as a clinical therapist since 1992. I previously worked in mental health hospitals and in community mental health centers. I work with compassion and empathy to help clients address their mental health difficulties, by fostering an atmosphere of harmony allowing for open sharing of feelings and thought’s so they can reach their full potential. As a highly skilled, strength based, and solution oriented licensed clinical social worker, I have developed a track record of successfully working with a diverse population in a one on one or group setting.

Life can be overwhelming, but you deserve a safe and unbiased person to process difficult emotions and situations with. Together, we will help you find new ways of coping and connecting to those you value most. I work with teens and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, irritability and trauma. If you are ready for something to be different, I am here to support you.

I have experience in many different settings such as inpatient, hospital, college, outpatient community health, private practice and hospice. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families on issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, substance abuse and difficulty adjusting to changes in life. I am a firm believer in mind over mood. I believe our thoughts dictate our mood which drives our behavior. I am excellent in thinking outside the box and finding something positive to focus on in an otherwise negative situation. I watch my client's mental state improve quickly and make positive changes.

I meet each individual with positive regard and a team mentality. I am here to be a supportive and hard working teammate as we progress through the therapeutic process. I am happy to work with individuals on a number of issues and have experience with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma related issues, childhood disorders such as ODD, ADD/ADHD, parenting issues, conflict, and every day stresses to name a few. Asking for help is not easy, but I am glad you have begun taking the steps to improve your mental health.

Welcome to Calla Collaborative Health! Do you at times struggle with family issues or conflict with your spouse? Do you have a family member who struggles with addiction, or have you, yourself experienced a negative situation from your substance use? Do you have daily stress or worry, depression or anxiety? We are here to help you!

I am a Licensed Mental Counselor with a Masters degree from Purdue University and 12 years of experience working with children, adults and families. I was born and raised in Colombia, South America. I am fluent in both, Spanish and English and able to provide therapy in either language. My areas of expertise include: children who present mild through severe emotional and behavioral problems due to a history of trauma and/or difficult life events (i.e., death in the family, illness, divorce, other losses and family changes); working with parents struggling with parenting issues, adjustment to life events and parent/child relationship difficulties; and working with adults in a variety of problems including, adjustment disorders, post traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, grieving, and post-partum depression.

Living through trauma is one of the most difficult human experiences. When we experience trauma, it greatly impacts our relationships, ability in processing emotions, work/school life, spirituality, and motivation to live and find purpose in the aftermath. Trauma and stressful situations in life may have you feeling stuck, unworthy, and hopeless. You may be feeling alone and as if no one truly understands you. I am here to offer you hope, compassion, and non-judgment. By being vulnerable, you can regain freedom and choice. You will then be able to start living the life you have imagined for yourself and family.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who provides psychotherapy for teens (15+) and adults. I specialize in OCD-and-related disorders, anxiety-spectrum disorders, phobias, social anxiety, and panic disorder; I also work with body image dissatisfaction and emotion regulation difficulties, and support and work with LGBTQ+ individuals (including writing letters for surgery).

COUPLES, ADULTS, & FELLOW THERAPISTS: Are you struggling feeling overwhelmed with life? Worried about the future and what’s going to happen? Do you ever feel like your thoughts just won’t quit? Do you have little to no motivation to do anything? Are you feeling burnt out and tired all the time? Has there been infidelity in your relationship, and you’re tying to work through it? Are you worried you won’t be able to trust your partner again? Are you having trouble connecting with each other? Do you feel hopeless in how to mend the breaks in your relationship?

Hi and welcome! I am a therapist with 7 years clinical experience in community mental health and 12 years overall working with clients of all ages dealing with trauma, personality disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar, anxiety. I have worked with a variety of individuals including veterans, elders, and couples to process traumatic events, mood instability and relationship issues in a wide range of orientations and genders. I am looking forward to meeting with you to discuss the best way that we can work together to help you overcome stress from the past and present.

There are many things in life that challenge us as we build our relationships, careers, and personal growth. We may need to learn skills to help us manage our stress, emotions, and how we interact with people. Some of us may have learned unhealthy ways to handle life's problems. What matters is the willingness to learn and change for the better. It helps to assess our ways of navigating communication, conflict, and the pressures of modern life. Learning new ways of thinking, handling emotions, and enjoying productive relationships can make us healthier and happier.

Life today might not look the way you want. Whether past trauma or anxiety is affecting your day-to-day life, you no longer want to feel like a slave to substances, or you’re just ready to invest in your health, this is the place for you. You may feel controlled by your emotions with deep-rooted pain, shame, unmet needs, or abandonment at the core of your experience. By learning to understand yourself better – to no longer avoid or resist the way you are but instead embrace it – to use that discomfort to grow and evolve – you can find freedom. This freedom only comes from healing the root cause of what’s holding you back.

I’ve been in clinical practice for five years, and have worked as a social worker since 2010. I work with all ages because I believe we all need a little support from time to time, no matter our phase of life. I strive to create a collaborative, safe space to explore openly and engage genuinely. Individuals may seek therapy with me for many reasons, and no reason is “more valid” than any other. Some of these might be: self-esteem, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, major life changes, parenting, fertility challenges and/or pregnancy loss, postpartum adjustments, relationship challenges, personal development and growth.

My ideal clients are children, adolescents, or adults who need help regulating difficult emotions that we all feel at times. Ideally their family is ready and willing to support them as needed. I work with clients to create goals that they want to focus upon, and work with them to achieve these goals. I have a wide range of experience working with clients of all ages on trauma, neglect, family issues, abuse, depression, anxiety, behavioral problems and other concerns. I often employ cognitive behavioral therapy to help get to the root of mental health difficulties by increasing understanding of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Life surprises us sometimes… In those moments it is helpful to have someone to come alongside us to provide genuine presence, professionalism and expertise, balanced with compassion, to help through times of transition, trauma or growth. I am passionate about offering encouragement, steps for healing and coping, insight, psychoeducation and interpretation when families are struggling to understand one another. Learning how to navigate life’s courses with sensitivity, kindness and realistic perspective can be more easily undertaken in a therapeutic forum that is accepting and direct. Office, teletherapy, walk/talk or home based.