Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Hancock County, IN

Bonnie Spallinger is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Indiana. She completed her graduate program from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia in 2015. Bonnie has served in community health for 4.5 years and has experience working with families, women, men, adolescents, and children. Her expertise is working with adolescents and emerging adults struggling with trauma, decision making, life issues, and behavioral issues. She enjoys assisting parents in finding helpful methods to parent their children.

Healing is hard. It takes time and has its ups and downs; healing is not linear. I am here to be with you through all of those times and help guide you through change. I specialize in young adults and adolescents. I enjoy helping my clients untangle their thoughts and recognize intense emotions. Transitions aren't easy at any age, and I'm here to help with that!

Do you feel lonely in your marriage and wonder how you got here? Are the demands of raising a family wearing you out? Is your child developing behaviors that concern you? Do you feel crushed by shame and worthlessness? Do you feel like you are just going through the motions of life - existing but not really living? Are the worries of life gradually eating away at your ability to function? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have made the right choice by seeking professional help.

Now accepting Aetna, Cigna, and Anthem Insurance. I view therapy as a journey to reconcile the story that we write for our life with the reality that exists. This inevitable disparity is where most of our tension in life exists. This may include grieving a loss of some kind or learning how to accept what we can actually control in life. I am now partnering with Sondermind to offer more insurance network options. Please reach out for additional information to schedule using insurance at 317-759-1203.

I've always had an interest in working alongside individuals as they navigate their mental health journey. I find that individuals connect best with their varying emotions when they fully examine the meaning behind them and uncover the root cause of their struggles. As a therapist, I view my role as a fellow passenger during the therapeutic process. I believe in sitting with my client as they unpack their emotions, allowing us to examine and process them together. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages with their varying emotional challenges, including children and families.

We are a group of therapists with years of experience walking with people through the difficulties of life. Our wide ranging specialties and training provide our patients a unique group of professionals to assist you. It is an honor to meet people where they are and start the healing journey together.

My approach in counseling is to create a client-centered, safe, and empathetic environment where each person can feel supported in their journey toward healing and growth. I try to meet each person where they are to start moving toward their goals. It is a process that might take time, but I hope to join my clients in each step of the journey.

Counseling can be intimidating, but I want to foster a safe, compassionate, and empathetic place where you can talk about the things you don’t know how to talk about. As a therapist, I seek to create a space for your true self to shine through as we work together to confront the challenges, insecurities, and past traumas you carry, and to ultimately find healing. At this stage as you consider therapy and seek to find the right fit, I want to encourage you by simply saying that you are enough. You do not have to be more than who you are. And who you are is worthy of love, of care, and of mental and emotional health.

We can often feel controlled by our emotions, struggling to think clearly, and simply reacting, rather than directing our own life path. It can feel like a tornado of thoughts quickly swirling, leaving us feeling tense and discouraged that life could look any different. We usually just want everything to slow down and feel more at peace. The goal is to provide you with the tools for this to happen so you can move forward with confidence to live a more positive and balanced life.

Are you struggling to embrace why you were created? Are you needing to be empowered to experience freedom from addiction, pain, abuse, and trauma? My experience has primarily centered around males, from childhood up through adulthood, who have dealt with depression and anxiety, traumatic relationships, crisis interventions, and various forms of addiction.

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS I want you to know, you are not alone and you don't have to do this by yourself. I'm a firm believer in therapy, what it can do for the mind, body and soul. I believe that our childhood trauma can be a huge impact on our adult life. It is resiliency that gets us through it. No matter where life has taken you, you can heal and move forward. I have over 10 years of experience. My experience ranges from working with individuals with intellectual abilities, group facilitation, domestic violence advocacy, therapy and public health social work.

My approach to therapy is collaborative and transparent. I use the skills and experiences I've gained to help clients achieve their own goals. Instead of curing mental health I believe in helping people understand and manage their issues in sustainable ways. Since I use a lot of metaphors in therapy, the one I use to illustrate and describe my therapeutic process is likening it to a home improvement. My job is to help clients explore and find the right tools for their unique improvements and provide guidance so clients have support while making lasting changes they want in their life. The toolbox can then be used outside of therapy.

I have been licensed in the state of Florida since 2017 and in Indiana since January of 2023. During this time I have worked with clients ages 5-97 with issues ranging from depression and anxiety to schizophrenia and psychosis. My specialties are working with adolescents and addictions. I also excel when working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. When you come to me, nothing is off limits. I am here to support you and help you to live the life you dream of. You can also find me at JonniKitchellTherapy.com.

I specialize in treating adolescents and adults, as well as LGBTQ+ matters of all ages. I address issues such as anxiety and depression, life transitions, and substance abuse. I work with families on communication and focus on the family's overall happiness and how that can be achieved. I strive to create a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment in order to help you meet your goals.

Please call today for a free phone consultation.

(PLEASE NOTE: I have a long and slow-moving wait list) Hello! I have enjoyed working as a licensed clinical social worker and clinical addictions counselor for over 20 years. I have a wide range of skills that include, but are not limited to, improving coping skills, stress management, relationship enhancement and managing moods. In addition to these interests, my passion includes working with children, adolescents and their families. I use play and sand tray therapy to compliment the therapy process, allowing children to express themselves, while including the caregivers and siblings, to help the entire family reach their goals.

First things first! Let me start by saying, I recognize the immense strength it takes to begin this journey. You’ve come to the right place. Due to my own life experiences I have a passion for working with children and families to help them navigate difficult times and transitions. I am a true believer in using strengths we gain from overcoming our own obstacles to serve as a guide for others. My goal as a therapist is to walk alongside you until, using your strengths, you can navigate your path.

Are you having nightmares? flashbacks? struggling to concentrate? Is past trauma preventing you from moving forward or hindering your relationships? You could be a veteran or postpartum. You could have just lost a loved one or dealing with past childhood abuse. You could be struggling with addiction or having communication issues with your partner. Maybe you just need someone to talk to. I want to help!

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.