Strength-Based Therapists in 46805

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Jessica Grote
Counselor, LMHCA, MSEd
Verified Verified
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
This eclectic approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Person-Centered, and Strength-Based modalities.
I enjoy working with teens, young adults, and adults to improve mental wellbeing as they navigate anxiety or depression. My goal is to equip and empower individuals to conquer the mental challenges (anxiety, depression, adjustments to life events, trouble with self-confidence) that inevitably hinder peak potential. I am passionate about providing mental and emotional skill development for greater regulation of overall mental and physical health. I also work with student-athletes to improve performance and wellbeing both in and out of sport.
This eclectic approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Person-Centered, and Strength-Based modalities.
I enjoy working with teens, young adults, and adults to improve mental wellbeing as they navigate anxiety or depression. My goal is to equip and empower individuals to conquer the mental challenges (anxiety, depression, adjustments to life events, trouble with self-confidence) that inevitably hinder peak potential. I am passionate about providing mental and emotional skill development for greater regulation of overall mental and physical health. I also work with student-athletes to improve performance and wellbeing both in and out of sport.
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Jessica Smith
Counselor, MA, LMHC, MAC
Verified Verified
Fort Wayne, IN 46805  (Online Only)
My passions lie with individuals that suffer from PTSD and the effects of trauma. Once you identify the root cause of your symptoms, which can range from depression, panic and anxiety, nightmares or insomnia, even chronic health problems, you can truly begin to heal and grow. I tend to utilize a lot of CBT and DBT interventions and I do like to assign tasks for you to practice between sessions. Although these are serious issues, I believe in my heart that a sense of humor is absolutely vital to survival!
My passions lie with individuals that suffer from PTSD and the effects of trauma. Once you identify the root cause of your symptoms, which can range from depression, panic and anxiety, nightmares or insomnia, even chronic health problems, you can truly begin to heal and grow. I tend to utilize a lot of CBT and DBT interventions and I do like to assign tasks for you to practice between sessions. Although these are serious issues, I believe in my heart that a sense of humor is absolutely vital to survival!
(260) 508-2117 View (260) 508-2117
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Doreen D Huddleston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
I have always had a passion for working with children and their families. The majority of my experience has been working with children in a variety of settings: residential, after school programs, schools and providing individual and family therapy to children and adults who have experienced significant trauma, behavior concerns, anxiety and depression.
I have always had a passion for working with children and their families. The majority of my experience has been working with children in a variety of settings: residential, after school programs, schools and providing individual and family therapy to children and adults who have experienced significant trauma, behavior concerns, anxiety and depression.
(260) 468-4965 x2060 View (260) 468-4965 x2060
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Shannon Rahn
Counselor, MS Ed, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
I feel the key to an individual’s success is their mindset. I work to empower clients by building upon strengths they already have while also addressing patterns of negative thinking they may have developed over time. As their self-awareness, coping skills, and confidence increase, they are more likely to feel empowered to face and overcome life challenges.
I feel the key to an individual’s success is their mindset. I work to empower clients by building upon strengths they already have while also addressing patterns of negative thinking they may have developed over time. As their self-awareness, coping skills, and confidence increase, they are more likely to feel empowered to face and overcome life challenges.
(260) 368-5395 x2060 View (260) 368-5395 x2060
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Diane K Kaehr
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS Ed, LMFT, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
I believe every individual needs someone at some point in their life. I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment when that need arises. I enjoy working with different populations of clients and appreciate the diversity that each individual brings to the therapeutic relationship. Together, we will work on the goals that will assist you in coping with life stressors and achieving a healthier future. I am a Licensed Family & Marriage Therapist, and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, experienced in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families.
I believe every individual needs someone at some point in their life. I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment when that need arises. I enjoy working with different populations of clients and appreciate the diversity that each individual brings to the therapeutic relationship. Together, we will work on the goals that will assist you in coping with life stressors and achieving a healthier future. I am a Licensed Family & Marriage Therapist, and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, experienced in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families.
(260) 440-3578 x2060 View (260) 440-3578 x2060
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Shannon R Colburn-Blinn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
I know that seeking help is often a difficult decision whether it's for yourself or your loved one. I commend you on your choice to strive for a healthier life. It is important to me that I provide an accepting, comforting environment that allows you to feel safe when discussing difficult topics. As a social worker, I am very client-focused. You are the expert in your life and I want to join with you to enhance your strengths and prepare for a brighter future. Stop waiting and schedule an appointment today! Evening and weekend appointments available.
I know that seeking help is often a difficult decision whether it's for yourself or your loved one. I commend you on your choice to strive for a healthier life. It is important to me that I provide an accepting, comforting environment that allows you to feel safe when discussing difficult topics. As a social worker, I am very client-focused. You are the expert in your life and I want to join with you to enhance your strengths and prepare for a brighter future. Stop waiting and schedule an appointment today! Evening and weekend appointments available.
(260) 888-8307 View (260) 888-8307
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Paige Walker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Fort Wayne, IN 46805  (Online Only)
Hello! I’m so grateful you have started your journey toward mental health. My name is Paige and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about working with folks to support them through life’s (sometimes many) stressors. Embarking on the journey of self-discovery and healing is a courageous step, and I'm here to offer compassionate support along the way. Whether you're seeking guidance for anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship issues, I am committed to fostering a therapeutic alliance that empowers you to embrace positive change and enhance your overall well-being.
Hello! I’m so grateful you have started your journey toward mental health. My name is Paige and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about working with folks to support them through life’s (sometimes many) stressors. Embarking on the journey of self-discovery and healing is a courageous step, and I'm here to offer compassionate support along the way. Whether you're seeking guidance for anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship issues, I am committed to fostering a therapeutic alliance that empowers you to embrace positive change and enhance your overall well-being.
(574) 857-4859 View (574) 857-4859
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Tara Degunya
Counselor, MSEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. By using Cognitive Processing Therapy and Exposure Therapy, I treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I have knowledge working with individuals that have experienced traumas related to military, sexual trauma, and stressful events such as COVID-19. I also have expertise with using Parent Child Interaction Therapy to work with parents of children with emotional and behavior issues. I assist with helping you bond, cope and have more confidence as a parent.
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. By using Cognitive Processing Therapy and Exposure Therapy, I treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I have knowledge working with individuals that have experienced traumas related to military, sexual trauma, and stressful events such as COVID-19. I also have expertise with using Parent Child Interaction Therapy to work with parents of children with emotional and behavior issues. I assist with helping you bond, cope and have more confidence as a parent.
(260) 408-6863 View (260) 408-6863
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Group Therapy For Therapists
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Fort Wayne, IN 46805  (Online Only)
Mondays OR Wednesdays 11:30a EST. Therapy group for therapists experiencing stress, grief, depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, compassion fatigue & burnout. The goal is to have a confidential space to be able to process & get support around being a mental health provider in the midst of our own mental health struggles & growth. As a member of PSYPACT, group is open to mental health providers from 42 states. States can be found here: www.drellenbronder.com. Therapists include: psychologists, therapists, counselors, social workers and psychiatrists.
Mondays OR Wednesdays 11:30a EST. Therapy group for therapists experiencing stress, grief, depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, compassion fatigue & burnout. The goal is to have a confidential space to be able to process & get support around being a mental health provider in the midst of our own mental health struggles & growth. As a member of PSYPACT, group is open to mental health providers from 42 states. States can be found here: www.drellenbronder.com. Therapists include: psychologists, therapists, counselors, social workers and psychiatrists.
(216) 299-3810 View (216) 299-3810
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Catherine Sallaz Counseling
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Waitlist for new clients
Catherine specializes in helping clients work through difficult times and provides the strategies and techniques necessary for empowerment as well as making and maintaining positive changes. Catherine works with children, teenagers, and adults and often addresses anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, adjustment issues, relational and family challenges, confidence, sexuality issues and substance abuse problems. Each person is unique and therapy must be tailored to meet their specific needs and goals.
Catherine specializes in helping clients work through difficult times and provides the strategies and techniques necessary for empowerment as well as making and maintaining positive changes. Catherine works with children, teenagers, and adults and often addresses anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, adjustment issues, relational and family challenges, confidence, sexuality issues and substance abuse problems. Each person is unique and therapy must be tailored to meet their specific needs and goals.
(260) 960-5483 View (260) 960-5483
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Jenny McCormick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
It is not easy to ask for help. You have gotten to a point where you feel it is time. This is a brave choice. I am honored that you would choose me to walk this journey with you.
It is not easy to ask for help. You have gotten to a point where you feel it is time. This is a brave choice. I am honored that you would choose me to walk this journey with you.
(260) 238-8839 View (260) 238-8839
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Mary Arnold Schwartz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Wayne, IN 46805  (Online Only)
I believe that while pain is inevitable, suffering is not. Suffering is pain plus all the reactions, feelings, judgments, and ways of coping that add to the experience of pain. No one wants pain or suffering, but what if your methods for dealing with them haven’t worked—and may even have complicated matters? Welcome to the human race!—and to therapy where a professional perspective makes the difference.
I believe that while pain is inevitable, suffering is not. Suffering is pain plus all the reactions, feelings, judgments, and ways of coping that add to the experience of pain. No one wants pain or suffering, but what if your methods for dealing with them haven’t worked—and may even have complicated matters? Welcome to the human race!—and to therapy where a professional perspective makes the difference.
(463) 223-8331 View (463) 223-8331
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Naomi C. Rainwater
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFTA, CSAYC
Verified Verified
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
I am currently scheduling new clients for July. However, if your adolescent is in CRISIS, I will try to get them in sooner. I enjoy building trusting and therapeutic relationships with my clients. I am honored each time a person allows me to become a part of their life and the change process. I enjoy working with individuals and families of all different shapes and sizes.
I am currently scheduling new clients for July. However, if your adolescent is in CRISIS, I will try to get them in sooner. I enjoy building trusting and therapeutic relationships with my clients. I am honored each time a person allows me to become a part of their life and the change process. I enjoy working with individuals and families of all different shapes and sizes.
(260) 296-2647 View (260) 296-2647
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Megan Waters
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Fort Wayne, IN 46805  (Online Only)
Do you often feel overwhelmed with life? Or do you feel that something from your past is keeping you stuck? I can help with anxiety, depression, past trauma, negative self talk, relationship issues and more. I have found great success with walking along side the people I work with to help them move from where they are to where they want to be…wherever that might be! I’m nonjudgmental and accepting of all walks of life- LGBTQIA+ individuals are welcome. I am not currently taking on any couples.
Do you often feel overwhelmed with life? Or do you feel that something from your past is keeping you stuck? I can help with anxiety, depression, past trauma, negative self talk, relationship issues and more. I have found great success with walking along side the people I work with to help them move from where they are to where they want to be…wherever that might be! I’m nonjudgmental and accepting of all walks of life- LGBTQIA+ individuals are welcome. I am not currently taking on any couples.
(317) 449-7174 View (317) 449-7174
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Melissa Dotson
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Wayne, IN 46805  (Online Only)
Schedule today! Accepting new clients. In-network with many insurance companies and Medicaid. First, I would like to take a moment to applaud you for taking this difficult first step in the change process towards a healthier more positive you. Finding the right person to help you make these positive changes can be challenging. I am here to be your change facilitator, your partner for becoming the person you want to be. If you’re looking to meet your potential, deal with a crisis, address relationship issues, mental health issues, addiction, depression, anxiety, self-esteem/image issues and more I can help.
Schedule today! Accepting new clients. In-network with many insurance companies and Medicaid. First, I would like to take a moment to applaud you for taking this difficult first step in the change process towards a healthier more positive you. Finding the right person to help you make these positive changes can be challenging. I am here to be your change facilitator, your partner for becoming the person you want to be. If you’re looking to meet your potential, deal with a crisis, address relationship issues, mental health issues, addiction, depression, anxiety, self-esteem/image issues and more I can help.
(317) 790-3031 View (317) 790-3031
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Kat Rutan
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Not accepting new clients
I am a trauma informed practitioner who works within a system's theory basis with a focus on your strengths. Areas of focus are relationship work, trauma work, and empowerment. I work with individuals, couples, and families to build a sense of strength for you to build your future on. We all have troubles in our past, I want to partner with you to build the skills that will make your future what you want it to be.
I am a trauma informed practitioner who works within a system's theory basis with a focus on your strengths. Areas of focus are relationship work, trauma work, and empowerment. I work with individuals, couples, and families to build a sense of strength for you to build your future on. We all have troubles in our past, I want to partner with you to build the skills that will make your future what you want it to be.
(260) 296-2451 View (260) 296-2451
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Heather L Johnston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Not accepting new clients
I am a child and adolescent therapist who specializes in play therapy. My primary focus is in the treatment of children ages 2-18. I also enjoy working with parents on parenting concerns. My goal is to provide the highest quality care. I attend national level training and strive to attain high levels of achievement in my field. I have been working with children and teens since graduation in 2000. Contact via email for a faster response.
I am a child and adolescent therapist who specializes in play therapy. My primary focus is in the treatment of children ages 2-18. I also enjoy working with parents on parenting concerns. My goal is to provide the highest quality care. I attend national level training and strive to attain high levels of achievement in my field. I have been working with children and teens since graduation in 2000. Contact via email for a faster response.
(260) 919-0359 x1 View (260) 919-0359 x1
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Mary Aguilar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Wayne, IN 46805  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
It can feel scary, exciting, intimidating, and hopeful to finally decide to see a counselor. Sometimes it takes us years to finally reach out and make the call. It is such an honor that my clients allow me into their lives. I find that my life is enriched through knowing and experiencing my clients' lives along side them. I work hard to make my office a safe, open, affirming space. Experience has taught me that past experiences truly inform present functioning. Healing and growth is possible, as I witness it daily. I look forward to collaborating with you and I offer you the option of utilizing EMDR to enhance outcomes.
It can feel scary, exciting, intimidating, and hopeful to finally decide to see a counselor. Sometimes it takes us years to finally reach out and make the call. It is such an honor that my clients allow me into their lives. I find that my life is enriched through knowing and experiencing my clients' lives along side them. I work hard to make my office a safe, open, affirming space. Experience has taught me that past experiences truly inform present functioning. Healing and growth is possible, as I witness it daily. I look forward to collaborating with you and I offer you the option of utilizing EMDR to enhance outcomes.
(260) 296-2467 View (260) 296-2467
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Russell Mynhier
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Not accepting new clients
This crazy journey called life can leave us feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, searching for answers we can’t seem to find, or dealt a blow from which it feels impossible to recover. Counseling could aid you in breaking life down into more manageable pieces, inject a fresh perspective inspiring hope, guide you to finding the answers you are looking for, or teach you how to pick yourself up after a particularly brutal blow. Whatever the challenges you face, know there is hope and you are worth fighting for. I want you to know you are not broken, and you don’t need fixing; instead counseling can guide, teach, and revitalize your life.
This crazy journey called life can leave us feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, searching for answers we can’t seem to find, or dealt a blow from which it feels impossible to recover. Counseling could aid you in breaking life down into more manageable pieces, inject a fresh perspective inspiring hope, guide you to finding the answers you are looking for, or teach you how to pick yourself up after a particularly brutal blow. Whatever the challenges you face, know there is hope and you are worth fighting for. I want you to know you are not broken, and you don’t need fixing; instead counseling can guide, teach, and revitalize your life.
(260) 202-1366 View (260) 202-1366
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Amy Gagliardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCMC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Wayne, IN 46805  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Sometimes we are struggling and don't know why, we have a loss, struggle to keep our emotions in check or have difficulty managing a traumatic event, regardless of the reason, I believe that seeking therapy is your first step to recognizing your strengths, building your skills and beginning the creation of the life you want and deserve.
Sometimes we are struggling and don't know why, we have a loss, struggle to keep our emotions in check or have difficulty managing a traumatic event, regardless of the reason, I believe that seeking therapy is your first step to recognizing your strengths, building your skills and beginning the creation of the life you want and deserve.
(314) 742-9688 View (314) 742-9688

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Strength-Based Therapists

How does strength-based therapy work?

During strength-based therapy sessions, the therapist will ask about an individual’s experiences of stress, pain, or trauma with the goal of orienting the client to view themselves as a survivor rather than a victim, and focusing on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. In framing a client’s personal narrative along these lines, the therapist and client work together to identify existing skills that can be harnessed.

Is strength-based therapy evidence-based?

Strength-based therapy is an evidence-based treatment that has been studied extensively and shown to be effective across domains. The treatment has been found to be particularly effective in helping individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Strength-based therapy has been used by therapists to help clients for more than 60 years.

How long does strength-based therapy last?

There’s no precise timeline for strength-based therapy. The duration of treatment depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals and the severity of their concerns. Some individuals may find they achieve their therapeutic goals quickly, while others might benefit from ongoing support and guidance in order to continue progressing.

How effective is strength-based therapy?

Clinical research and decades of practice have shown strength-based therapy to be an effective treatment to improve mental health and well-being for many conditions. The treatment can engender a sense of connection and collaboration between the therapist and the individual, fostering a positive therapeutic relationship. For individuals with narcissistic tendencies, strength-based therapy may be less effective, as the focus on the individual’s strengths may undermine the work needed to honestly assess the challenges the individual faces.