Psychodynamic Therapists in New Albany, IN

While I specialize in parenting techniques for young children, I also enjoy working with children, teens, and adults who feel "stuck," or are having difficulty managing family and social conflicts. I believe the therapeutic relationship is a powerful agent of change, and aim to provide a warm, safe, and casual space for clients to express themselves. I work particularly well with teenage and young adult females. I also encourage creative outlets for processing emotional issues, which might include drawing, painting or any other evidenced-based expressive techniques that relieve distress.

I have worked with adult and adolescent clients in community mental health, and in private practice settings. I am part of, and feel honored to serve, members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community. I work from a feminist psychodynamic, trauma-informed and harm reduction perspective. I value the therapeutic relationship and believes it to be vital to the process of change.

I love being a therapist and believe mental health is essential to overall health and well-being. My approach to treating any mental health issue is to provide a compassionate, supportive, and judgement-free space where clients can explore their life experiences and challenges with the purpose of building self-awareness, empowerment and achieve their goals utilizing evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and strengths-based techniques.

I work with adults with a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. I will help guide you to more effectively manage your emotions and establish healthier ways of coping with stressors and relating to others. I take a holistic approach which recognizes that wellbeing requires healthy functioning of the mind, body, and soul. I meet every client where they are, utilizing different, evidence based, approaches depending on their needs. My goal is to provide an affirming, encouraging environment to support you in your journey toward a more meaningful, healthy, fulfilling life.

Life is complex and relationships are important. I believe the therapeutic relationship between a client and therapist is essential for helping a client reach his or her goals. This relationship based on trust, respect, and careful listening is the foundation for exploring clients' concerns, learning new skills, and gaining new perspectives. I enjoy being part of this client-centered process. I use a blend of cognitive-behavioral and insight-oriented strategies to help clients reach goals they set for themselves. I use evidence-based practices when appropriate. Above all, I strive to help clients feel understood and heard.

MY SCHEDULE IS CURRENTLY FULL. When was the last time somebody really listened? When was the last time you felt really heard? Being understood is an important starting point on any journey towards healing. Once we feel understood, we can begin trying new, more effective, approaches to address the problems that have disrupted our life and robbed us of joy. Together, we will find an approach that will be effective for you and begin to create something new, moving you towards more peace, satisfaction, and joy in life.

The transition into motherhood is hard, and it becomes even harder when things don’t go as planned. Add in the pressure to perfectly “do it all” and it’s no wonder women are often left feeling stressed, burnt out, overwhelmed, anxious, and/or depressed. Many of my clients come to me with goals of finding peace, gaining confidence, healing from past wounds, and changing the patterns that are keeping them stuck. Whether you are just starting the process of trying to conceive, in the throes of infertility treatment, pregnant/postpartum, or years into child rearing - I get it and I can help you reconnect to what matters most to you.

Jeff Yocom, LCSW, is the founder of Thrive Men's Counseling. He offers services and resources to help men leverage their strengths and develop new skills as they tackle life's challenges head on. If life has thrown you a curve ball, Jeff can help you take your best swing at it. Feeling more irritable or angry than usual? Has your marriage or relationship hit a rough patch? Are you unmotivated and/or unhappy? Worrying constantly, feeling like something terrible is about to happen? Wondering if you have a problem with alcohol/drug use, porn, or some other hard-to-manage behavior? If so, Jeff wants to help you find a solution.

I believe that we all have needs that drive our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The need to connect, to be seen, to be heard, to succeed, to feel alive... Sometimes we are successful in getting our needs met, sometimes we are not. Often, we think there is only one way to be. We see and interpret our experiences with the patterns we establish in our early years. These ways of interacting in the world aren't always as effective or helpful as they may have been when we were young. Fortunately, we can change.

Evening availability. Are you or a loved one overwhelmed with anxiety, feeling down, or lacking motivation or self-confidence? Many of my clients are dealing with thoughts, feelings, and memories that won’t go away. Often, they also struggle to make sense of and communicate their thoughts and feelings. I want you to know that you are not alone. We can work through this together. I am an EMDR therapist and I specialize in helping people face the challenges in their life, find new ways to cope with stress, and improve their relationships. Together, we can work to better understand and manage the challenges that you are facing.

Feeling out of control and unable to manage everything including your own needs at times? Do you just need someone to listen and talk to? It’s okay & understandable how you may feel. You are now taking an important step to finding help. Changes in life can create anxiety, depression, a sense of loss, trauma, and stress. It is imperative to meet these points in life with healthy coping skills and tools necessary to strengthen resilience, boundaries, and self-knowledge. You really can reach your optimal mental health for a sense of long-term fulfillment and a sense of renewed optimism!