Therapists in Howard Park-East Bank, South Bend, IN

Feeling lost in this busy world? Not feeling yourself and needing help in exploring this? Therapy is not just for individuals with trauma, chronic mental health, or substance use difficulties. Stress can manifest itself in many different ways (poor sleep, isolation, irritability). Clients may not know what their initial goals are but this is something we can work on together. Stuck in not knowing what you want out of therapy? Thorough intakes allow us to identify potential problem areas and develop a plan to address whatever is most important to you.

Specializing in marriage/couples counseling, families, children, adolescents and individual adults. I am an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, specializing in out of control sexual behavior (commonly referred to as sex addiction). I am EMDR trained and trauma informed.

I provide a supportive non-judgemental environment for individuals wanting positive change in their lives. I offer ongoing therapy and short-term consultation services to assess causes of distress and discuss treatment options that help improve daily functioning. My practice connects women's health and mental health. Areas of interest include: cognitive behavioral approaches to changing eating behaviors, binge eating, depression and anxiety. I incorporate interpersonal psychotherapy, mindfulness, DBT and cognitve behavioral therapy into treatment. I have received training on CBT and CBT-E from the Beck Institute in Philadelphia and Dr. Christopher Fairburn and DBT training thru Lane Peterson.

*Both teletherapy and in-person visits offered* I focus mainly on Eating Disorder treatment, and I always have a heart for healing the relationship with food and your body. I also enjoy working with couples and families to repair difficult or hurtful relationships with those you love. I view my clients not as hopeless or crazy, but simply as genuine people going through a rough time in their life, who need a little help finding their path. With patience and understanding, I can help you find yours too, using an Adlerian framework and teaching skills grounded in Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

As a therapist I have a passion to help people heal from difficult experiences. Using an integrative approach I work with people to resolve issues that interfere with their ability to live with self-acceptance and peace of mind. This integrative system allows people to organize aspects of their personalities into a coordinated harmonious whole.

Specializing in marital/family therapy. I also have a strong background in treating depression and grief issues.

I am a systemically trained licensed marriage and family therapist with a heart for couples. I cherish the opportunity to help others find their strengths and adapt to their challenges more effectively. I also, understand the unique struggles that accompany grief and loss and seek to help others find hope in the midst of their pain. My training also provides me the expertise to work with the most common anxiety and mood disorder concerns.

An area of passion for me is helping to restore broken relationships- anything from healing infidelity to growing in communication. I long to help clients give voice to their pain, to articulate the challenge and to offer support in the journey. I balance that work with my love for working with women's issues- this can include anything from infertility, loss/grief, and post-partum transition or women who have just lost themselves along the way. I am thankful for the opportunity to support women and their partners in these seasons.

I welcome people from all walks of life in my practice. During our therapy sessions I offer my clients the space and the time to explore, define and gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships to others and to the world. Turning difficult feelings into words, helps making meaning of human experience. This is the best way to take control of strong emotions, instead of them controlling us. I like to support people in living their lives in a way that can feel authentic and functional.

Relationships can be difficult - more difficult than we sometimes realize. Whatever couple goals you have, I am here to guide you through the (many times) difficult process of attaining those goals. In my therapy, you will have a safe, unbiased, and comfortable environment. Se habla español! También entiendo portugués.

In life, we all come to stages, at times, where we acknowledge that we need support. If you are frustrated, anxious, sad, confused and/or unsure of where your relationship or life is headed, I can help! Whether you are experiencing health concerns, relationship issues, personal conflicts or any other life transitions, learning to cope can be a game changer and you can gain the skills for better clarity and peace. My service is provided via confidential online therapy only.

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 am passionate about helping individuals navigate their mental health challenges by providing holistic, trauma-informed support. The core values of my therapeutic approach are safety, autonomy, mastery, joy, and cultural humility. I especially enjoy working with individuals experiencing major life transitions, women, and all members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Have you felt that your words, your opinions, your feelings, frustrations, hopes and dreams have all been silenced and forced down deep within you, as you learned to believe they were no longer important? Have you been struggling to discover your purpose or to reignite a passion that once existed? Have you been distancing yourself from relationships and activities that you once embraced and found joy in?

Do you (or someone close to you) love video games? Does it seem like the only place you belong is online or in game? Do games give you a place where you can be the person you wish you could be IRL? Video games are one of the most pervasive forms of media today. They hone important skills like perseverance, curiosity, and problem-solving. In addition, they provide social connection, clear rules and expectations, opportunities to try on new roles and identities, and immersive narratives that allow us to explore (or escape) ourselves and the world around us.