Therapists in Indiana

Therapy is a unique space where you can connect with a neutral, nonjudgmental person who is there to partner with you in addressing life's difficulties. As your therapist, my goal will be to understand your story and the circumstances that led you to reach out for help. In addition, I incorporate tools for coping with certain problems, such as managing emotions and setting boundaries. I believe that therapy can ultimately help you get from a place of feeling continually stuck, disappointed, or overwhelmed, towards moving forward and creating the life you want and deserve.

"Shame dies when stories are told in safe spaces." (Ann Voskamp). Life can be very challenging at times and feel overwhelming (especially this past year!) but you do not need to face it alone. I work with individuals to help them deepen their understanding of self in context of their situation and help influence positive change. With warm and empathetic approach, I work with you to help you explore your hardship, and understand patterns, behaviors, and relational dynamics that impact your overall quality of life.

**************Not currently accepting new clients******************************* Whether you are trying to sort through difficult thoughts and emotions, finding help for your child, or just trying to find healthy balance in your life, I will do my best to help you get there. By means of a warm, supportive approach to therapy, I strive to provide quality, evidenced based services to assist individuals and families in overcoming obstacles, coping with hardships, and using their existing strengths to create positive change in their lives.

"I am a trusted and compassionate professional who enjoys helping others to be creative in resolving complex issues. Regarded as a specialist in mental health and consultation, I provide brief, solution-focused therapy and psycho-dynamic work. I also provide consultation, training, and workshops for staff, agencies and groups. As a former mental health consultant with the NFL, I am very effective in helping clients, athletes and coaches to attain desired goals and success. From clients with chronic illnesses to clients seeking to explore spirituality and faith - I work to help increase a sense of purpose, effectiveness, calm and wellness."

The road to self discovery and growth can get overwhelming when tackling it alone. Finding faults in others tends to be easy, but what happens when we look at our own lives? How do we change something that we don't quite understand? What if our actions are tied to childhood traumas or unresolved issues from the past? How can we break free from the mental bondage that has been tainting how we engage in relationships?

I specialize in working with individuals and families who have experienced trauma, stress, and life changes. I believe that all individuals and families are capable of change and personal growth. I partner with clients to support them as they set and achieve their own goals. Clients most often seek services with me to address sexual abuse/assault, intimate partner abuse, family conflict, separation and loss, secondary trauma, stress, and difficulty coping with stigma, discrimination, and oppression.

The symbolic meaning of blackbirds is eternally linked to the experience of “dark vs. light.” The bird is symbolic of life in the heavens and a higher path of knowing. The color black is symbolic of pure potential. Hence our name – Blackbird Psychological Services. We are mental health professionals whose goal is to walk with you on your path to higher self-knowledge, living more in the light, and reaching your highest potential.