Attachment-based Therapists in Noblesville, IN

I am a graduate of Ball State University's counseling psychology program, where I completed my dissertation on the effectiveness of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. My graduate training focused on attachment based and systemic interventions with couples and families. I have a range of clinical experience, including wrap-around and residential services for children, psychological assessments for DCS, forensic assessments, adult inpatient and residential care, and community mental health and integrated care outpatient services.

Grief Sherpa and Mental Health Sherpa. I use the "sherpa" metaphor because I serve as a guide and help people navigate the tough mountainous parts of their life journey. I'm a progressive thinker specializing in grief and loss (death/non-death). I also work with many common mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and toxic relationships. I use ACT, Schema Therapy, and attachment-based therapies to help people heal from Family of Origin wounds (abandonment, mistrust, defectiveness, shame, perfectionism, enmeshment and boundary issues, emotional deprivation, social undesirability, approval-seeking, etc.).

Relationships are the fabric of our lives, weaving all of our life experiences together. Bonds of every kind can be challenging, and sometimes leave us feeling rejected or afraid. Out of a desire for closeness, we can sometimes cower or lash out (without knowing why). Let us work together to discover how to find (and keep!) healthy relationships.

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.

Do you feel like you can't keep doing this much longer? Your mental health doesn't have to come last. Sacrificing yourself for others can be a very admirable trait. But you don't have to burn yourself out to keep others warm.

Now providing psychological testing, with prompt scheduling. Recommendations can help with school. -My hope is to provide you the necessary tools needed to weather the storms of life. To achieve this, we will work together to identify personal strengths, build upon these strengths, and learn skills to enhance holistic well-being. My interests involve the treatment of anxiety and phobias, helping children that have big feelings manage their emotional reactivity and acting as a support for the parents, mood disorders such as depression, ADHD, and body-focused repetitive behaviors, such as picking at one's skin or pulling hair out.

I have been working with children and families for over 16 years in various capacities. My experience comes from working in foster care and family preservation programs, school based therapy, an inpatient setting with adolescents girls with eating disorders as well as crisis intervention. My focus of practice is those who are struggling with finding themselves, developing relationships and communication about their needs. I have experience professionally and personally in working with families experiencing divorce and aspects of mediation, healing, and addressing new and changed family dynamics.

Do others tell you you're too sensitive? Do you expect yourself to be perfect? Do you use substances or engage in compulsive behaviors to make yourself feel better? So many of us were raised in homes where we were not given the nurturance, guidance, or protection we needed as children. Even if there was no physical or sexual abuse, we may have been raised in ways that did not create the solid, secure foundations we needed to become confident, joyful adults. Please hear me: There is nothing wrong with you. You are resilient and developed amazing, creative ways to survive.

I received my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University, as well as my undergraduate degree in Psychology from Indiana Wesleyan University. She has experience in the following clinical areas; eating disorders, grief and loss, trauma, anxiety and self-esteem work.

My clients are typically adoptees and/or their adoptive or birth families. I also see women who are struggling with burnout. Adoption is a life-long process that can create many challenges for adoptees. I “get it” on a level most therapists can’t because as an adoptee myself, I’ve also experienced those losses and the questions that come with them. I am in reunion and have been since I was 18. This has been a largely positive experience but has had emotional ups and downs through the years.

I am currently completing a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Indiana Wesleyan University. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults dealing with various mental health challenges. I have experience helping individuals work through anxiety, depression, relational issues, and grief. I commonly work within an attachment framework to assist clients in gaining awareness of their relational patterns and guide them towards healthier strategies and healthier connections.

I welcome you, with warmth, to my practice! I help clients to be at ease in therapy, and offer compassionate care crafted by 25 years of private practice experience with individual adults, couples, families, adolescents— including experience in working with multicultural persons, ethnic minority clients, and LGBTQ clients. Creating a space of care and respect for you and your unique journey, I carefully match your needs and personality style to evidence-based practice. ​My passion is helping you move forward. Often, we need to reclaim a healthy space after suffering from depression, anxiety or trauma.

What in life has brought you here to this moment? No matter your past, no matter your goals and aspirations for the future, we’re faced with the now. So what does your “right now” look like? Frustrating? Overwhelming? Boring? Heartbreaking? Perhaps you’re having difficulty being in the present moment due to memories or pain from your past. Or maybe fear of the unknown has kept you stuck, preventing you from going after what you really want. Let’s talk about it. Let’s work through it together. You don’t have to do it alone.

As a Bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy in Indiana, I am passionate about helping clients move towards a greater emotional well-being. I provide a warm environment where clients are able to feel safe to express themselves and tell their story. I have worked with individuals for 10 years and have helped many clients realize that life is all about growth and change, which isn't always easy or comfortable. I have extensive experience helping clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, phase of life transitions, stress (finances, work or home life), grief and loss, family conflict, ADD, etc..

I earned my bachelor’s and master’s degree in Social Work from Indiana University-Purdue University and I'm a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). I have worked in multiple school districts and home-based settings with children, adolescents, and families. Additionally, I have experience working with a variety of clients, specializing in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, self-harm, trauma, executive functioning skills, relational issues, and personal growth.

Do you sometimes feel so anxious that it is difficult to breathe? Are you struggling to make sense of a relationship? I have over 30 years experience working with families and individuals of all ages and in many stages of life's journey. I am able to help my clients learn healthy and effective coping strategies through different evidence-based therapeutic methods. My approach is sometimes eclectic and always tailored to the need of my client. I am skilled in the use of CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.

I received my undergraduate degree in Human Resources and Communications from Ball State University. I went on to obtain a master’s degree in Counseling and a master’s of Divinity from Covenant Theological Seminary. I am an ordained pastor and a US Navy Chaplain.