Self-Harming Therapists in Newburgh, IN

I don't feel like myself. I don’t want to get out of bed or do anything. My teen doesn’t come out of his/her room. My teenager doesn’t seem like him/herself. Any of these sound like you or a loved one? What about, I/(insert loved one) keeps getting worked up over the smallest things or seems to be struggling? Whether you or your loved one know the agenda you want to work on or just need a place to talk freely and figure out how to stop saying these things, I am here to help you. I don’t mind working with anyone age 8 and up but I love the challenge teenagers and young adults bring and helping them see their future differently.

I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S). I specialize in play therapy, First Play, individual counseling with children and adolescents, and family therapy. I have over 12 years experience as a therapist. I work with infants, children, adolescents, adults, and families all struggling with a variety of difficulties such as PTSD, anxiety, attachment, depression, ADHD, trauma issues, emotional regulation, and coping skills. My goal is to help you through your journey of healing and to help bring peace and comfort back into your life.

Do you find you have difficulty managing your emotions? Do you feel trapped in your behavior patterns and looking for a way to change? Perhaps you are struggling with a loss, the death of a loved one, an addiction, a complicated relationship, an eating disorder, engaging in self-harm, thoughts of suicide, or any other number of life's difficulties. Taking the first step may seem difficult, but through genuine connection, compassion and collaboration, I believe together we can work to get you closer to where you want to be in your life.

(Waitlist) I have been working in the field of social work since 2013 after graduating from USI with my Masters in Social Work, and currently practicing with my LCSW at Old Towne Counseling of Newburgh, LLC. I have experience working with individuals struggling with mental health and addiction, ranging from school aged children to adults of any age. I also specialize in marriage and family therapy. Working in a variety of settings has given me experience with a multitude of diagnoses and problems. I believe everyone deserves a second chance in life and to take back control over what was once lost.

I will work with anyone who is willing to strive for change. My main areas of focus are trauma, dissociation and anxiety. Working for 13 years in a variety of settings gave me experience with a multitude of diagnoses and problems. I recently was trained and will obtain my certification in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) through EMDR Consulting. I have also completed some advanced training on CPTSD (Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and structural dissociation utilizing EMDR and IFS (Internal Family Systems).

Do you feel stuck? Do you feel overwhelmed? I help clients who struggle with people-pleasing, perfectionism, high-achievement and anyone who feels anxious, overwhelmed, exhausted and feel like they aren't measuring up. Do you engage in critical self-talk, compare and despair, impossible expectations? I teach clients strategies that positively impact relationships, mood, stress, work, parenting, lifestyle, etc. Thoughts play an important role in how we perceive ourselves, others, and our environment. I aim to identify negative, inaccurate, self-limiting thoughts and replace them into limitless thinking patterns.

Sometimes therapists are called the "wounded healers" because from their own life experiences they have decided to help people. I am proud to be one of those therapists. I have had a wealth of life experiences and losses and can truly empathize with my clients. I have experience in many areas of Social Work; including housing homeless people, coordinating adoptions, and advocating for pre-adjudicated youth. As a Clinical Therapist, I have worked in Home Based Therapy, Community, Residential, and Addiction. I firmly believe that these varied populations and organizations have enriched my integrative approach to therapy.

Are you experiencing difficulty managing your emotions and nervous about seeking help? Taking the first step may seem difficult, but through genuine encouragement, support, and skills training, I would love to assist you in exploring ways to make your life more enjoyable. I believe through my personal experience, education, and professional training I can help you take control over your emotions and make the necessary changes you are seeking to reach your life goals.

"Obstacles don’t have to stop you if you run into a wall. Don’t turn around and give up, figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.” Every person has the ability to reach beyond the limits of what is possible, and we only reach these limits by working through them until we go beyond them into the impossible. Each step we take can move us towards achieving those goals.

It's easy to feel lost right now and to not know how to navigate life and everything that comes with it. You do not have to have everything figured out because sometimes the best thing you can do is to keep moving forward, but after doing it alone for too long, it becomes harder. Asking for help and starting therapy can be scary. Especially if you have never done it before or had a previous bad experience. My job as a therapist is to help you increase your inner-strength and navigate whatever overwhelming emotions that you are having.

We as individuals can lose ourselves in this big world of choices, mixed-up thoughts, and happenstance. You may no longer think, feel, or behave in preferable ways and desire real change. Whether it be the effects of past trauma, relationships, parenting struggle, or health concerns, we may find we aren't managing life at the top of our game. Sometimes, we are barely making it at all. We can explore your needs and break through the challenges so you can move forward living your best life.

Life can be overwhelming sometimes, but you don’t have to navigate your healing journey alone! While making yourself vulnerable may seem scary, it is also one of the strongest indicators of courage. When faced with overwhelming emotions, it can feel comfortable to avoid those feelings; however, comfort and courage cannot exist at the same time.

I provide counseling services to adults 19 years of age and older. Creative and personalized interventions are utilized to target a wide variety of mental health concerns including, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and OCD, as well as challenges that many of us face which impact functioning in important areas of life, such as Aging in Place Successfully, Grief and Loss, Ineffective Communication Skills, Life Transitions - Life after School (High School or College), Raising Children, Divorce, etc. , Poor Self-Esteem and Body Image.