Grief Therapists in Topeka, IN

Are you struggling to maintain healthy relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed with life stressors? Do you find it difficult to focus on self-care? I work with highly motivated and high-achieving individuals and couples just like you to better manage and cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, life stressors, and other issues that may be holding you back from living the life you want. Together we can figure out what’s not working and implement strategies for change, growth, and healing. We will use an integrated, whole-person approach, focusing on mind, body, and spirit, and drawing from mindfulness and your own values to guide us.

I enjoy working with clients to help establish personal identity, emotional healing, improved self esteem and self worth are my specialties. I work from the perspective of where the client is now and where they have been as to determine what their strengths are and areas of need. I also very much enjoy working with couples who have marital difficulties or have just grown apart because life has been busy and they have not taken time to care for their marital relationship.

I enjoy working with clients who want to gain insight into their emotions and behaviors. If you are wanting to learn more about your emotions, how your emotions interfere with accomplishing your goals, and how your behaviors impact your relationships, you are my ideal client. I utilize a systemic approach while working with clients and design treatment strategies that are highly effective in the reduction of symptoms. The therapeutic relationship is key to treatment success. My treatment orientation integrates Family Systems, Cognitive Restructuring, Experiential, Reality Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness.

I understand the challenge of recovery and will walk alongside your transformative process as a source of support and inspiration.

I specialize in clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues but have worked with clients with numerous mental health and life struggles including parenting issues, bipolar, self-harm, grief / loss , and much more. I know starting therapy can feel scary and overwhelming so I strive to provide a warm, welcoming therapeutic environment. A strong relationship is the most important thing to me during the therapeutic process.

Are you feeling stuck with depression, anxiety, or trauma? Are you overwhelmed with your physical health challenges or day to day stressors? Are you grieving a loss or having trouble with a major life change? I am passionate about helping individuals thrive and am looking forward to meeting you and learning how we can best work together towards your goals. I enjoy working collaboratively with my clients and tailoring my treatment approach to your specific needs and your personal and cultural background. I strive to foster an inviting and affirming environment for all my clients.

Do you feel apathetic? Does your daily stress feel overwhelming? Have changes in your mood strained relationships or inhibited your ability to focus on daily tasks?

Kristen Oberc is a National Certified Counselor and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, licensed to see residents in, Indiana and Illinois. Kristen earned her MS.Ed in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Purdue University. Kristen specializes in Cognitive Behavioral-based approaches, including Mindfulness based CBT. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is an action-oriented form of psychosocial therapy that assumes that maladaptive, or faulty, thinking patterns cause maladaptive behavior and negative emotions.

I am committed to supporting people as they access the strength within to deal with life transitions, grief , depression, anxiety, anger and difficult relationships. More and more I see people who are also dealing with stress in their work and family lives. With experience in ministry and counseling, I hope to bring a unique perspective to the therapy I do with individuals, couples, adolescents and families. If you find yourself seeking balance, meaning or direction in your life, finding the needed support is essential. My goal is to encourage clients to develop insight and meaning into their own emotional reactions, facilitating healthy changes.

Are you a mama adjusting to life with a newborn? Is the transition to parenthood different than what you were expecting? Do you feel like you are faking it when you are really drowning? Are you exhausted and struggling with self-doubt? Maybe you are longing to hold your newborn, but instead experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss . I specialize in maternal mental health where I help perinatal and postpartum clients adjust to life changes associated with their unique situations.

My therapeutic style is grounded in cognitive behavior and solution-focused theories. As each client presents with unique concerns requiring personalized solutions, I believe in an integrative approach to therapeutic intervention specifically designed for each individual. As such, I incorporate therapeutic techniques from a number of orientations including but not limited to: cognitive behavior, solution-focused, person-centered, mindfulness, narrative, and strengths-based. I strive to create a calm and safe atmosphere in which clients feel comfortable sharing their story. I am experienced in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Asking for help is scary and I commend you for looking for support! I primarily work with individuals but also focus on having a close professional relationship with parents/guardians of children I work with. Working closely with parents/guardians is critical in helping children and young adults achieve their full potential. My goal is to help people navigate life's difficulties and provide confidential, trustworthy support to every client.

Are there areas of your life that feel unfinished or incomplete? Are you struggling with past experiences that affect you in your present life? Maybe you’ve lost sight of who you are and who you want to be? Maybe your true self is having a hard time shining through your anxiousness, depression, grief , and fears? Humanistic practices can open us up to experiential moments in therapy, helping us to identify internal feeling and messages we tell ourselves and provide space to shine again.

We often endure hardship and struggle for a long time before we recognize that we cannot or do not want to continue with things as they are. Change is possible, even after significant emotional pain, trauma, or loss . I invite you to consider how you want your life to change. I also invite you to take time and give attention to pursue necessary healing. Over the last decade of clinical and practical experience, I have come to value therapy that is mindful, holistic, and practical. I aim to come alongside people ready to see change and willing to take steps toward trauma recovery, renewed purpose and a lifestyle of mental health.

My ideal client is a teen or adult experiencing depression, grief , problems adjusting, anxiety, relationship issues, or practicing unhealthy boundaries with family, friends, or work. You are likely feeling alone, sad, hopeless, angry, stressed, emotionally drained, misunderstood, or desperate. You may feel as if people are not hearing or validating your feelings. You want to learn how to express your feelings without being angry or sad. You want to learn how to take care of yourself without the burden of other people's expectations. You want to learn how to care for your emotional health through boundaries.

Note: My evenings are currently full, but I have openings in the morning and afternoon! Are you an individual feeling overwhelmed or worried you will never feel better? Are you a couple that is concerned about your relationship and ready to reconnect with each other? I embrace clients from all backgrounds who are at any walk in life. I use emotion-focused therapy to help you find the peace and healing you deserve. Our work together is collaborative, and I view it as an ever-growing process where you are the expert in the room. As your counselor, I will do my best to offer a space where you feel secure, heard, and welcome in my room.

Life has many joys as well as sorrows. It's important to stay connected and take special care of your self and seeking help when you need or want it is a good thing. Some areas I have helped people with include recovery from PTSD, divorce, death of a loved one, dealing with depression and anxiety, self-improvement, goal setting, life coaching and developing relationship and communication skills.

Are you suffering from grief , depression or past trauma? Helping others reach their objectives is something I'm enthusiastic about. I adore working with teenagers, young adults, and older adults. I am committed to assisting people holistically attain their goals while becoming the best version of themselves.