Therapists in Greenfield, IN

The things most important to me when developing a therapeutic relationship are safety, transparency, and feeling heard. It can be difficult to open up and share with someone the events of our lives that are difficult to process, that is why I strive to create a genuine, non-judgmental and dynamic space.

Peace. I know how important it is to create a safe space for you to talk about your struggles. Whether the discussion is about your sexuality, especially if you are part of the LGBTQ+ community, your mood, your past including traumatic experiences and upcoming life transitions, therapy and the process of collaborative learning about you is my goal. My work experiences in hospital settings, college counseling settings, community mental health and private practice in both Saudi Arabia and the U.S. have taught me to integrate what I have learned about education, advocacy, and treatment into my therapeutic approach.

I work with kids and adults from all over the world, and use an integrative approach to counseling, as I don't believe that one-size-fits-all in therapy. I am passionate about helping expat adults and third culture kids (TCK's) as they live in new cultures and navigate all that entails. I also enjoy working with international clients, specifically Arab clients, and have a good understanding of the culture and traditions. I am EMDR Trained (Level 2), trauma informed, adoption informed, I coach parents of kids with an FASD and use mindfulness, self-compassion, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT & REBT), and person-centered approaches.

Are you looking for someone to help you with your anxiety, depression or mood disorder? I see individuals, adolescents and couples. I take an evidence based approach to therapy combining Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I want to help you determine what you’re doing that already works and support you as you work towards your own goals. Most people see an alleviation of symptoms within a few months of seeing me.

With over 20 yrs experience, I bring a holistic approach to psychotherapy where I draw upon my training and experience in Cognitive Behavioral, Gestalt & Jungian, and Trauma-focused therapies, as well as Addictions counseling. Each person brings their own set of unique experiences, beliefs, values, & strengths to each session and I believe an open empathetic environment is the first step toward facilitating wellness for each person.

Are you looking for a safe space to explore your past, present and future, but have been hesitant because of the fear of being judged or misunderstood? Are you someone who wants to share their story, struggles, and hopes, but wants therapy to provide observable change? Many of my clients say these are the reasons they were hesitant to seek therapy. I work hard to create a safe, judgement free place for you to share your story so we can explore the tools for you move forward.

I've been a social worker in Southern Indiana for nearly 40 years. I have experience with a wide variety of issues, including major mental illness, but now I'm mostly dealing with depression, anxiety, addictions, couples counseling and issues of aging. My work comes out of CBT and is focused on the here and now. My goal is for you to have more control regulating your emotions. Emotions have a lot of energy, it is time that energy gets used to help you rather than hurt you. I've always worked in Southern Indiana, which is where I'm from. I worked for 20 years at Indiana University CAPS before retiring to pursue private practice.