Emotionally Focused Therapists in Fort Wayne, IN
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I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Intrapersonal Therapy (IPT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Client-Centered Therapy (CCT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and other treatment modalities for individuals struggling with addiction.
I view therapy as a healing journey that is uniquely tailored to your needs. My approach is to create a supportive and collaborative environment where we work together to address the challenges you're facing. I believe in empowering you to take an active role in your healing, helping you build the skills and resilience needed to achieve your personal goals in therapy. My aim is to guide you towards a path of growth and well-being, where you feel more confident and capable of navigating life's challenges.
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Intrapersonal Therapy (IPT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Client-Centered Therapy (CCT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and other treatment modalities for individuals struggling with addiction.
I view therapy as a healing journey that is uniquely tailored to your needs. My approach is to create a supportive and collaborative environment where we work together to address the challenges you're facing. I believe in empowering you to take an active role in your healing, helping you build the skills and resilience needed to achieve your personal goals in therapy. My aim is to guide you towards a path of growth and well-being, where you feel more confident and capable of navigating life's challenges.
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Kat Rutan
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Waitlist for new clients
My educational background included information on Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy, among others.
Wait list available. 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.
My educational background included information on Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy, among others.
Wait list available. 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.
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Nicole Gaedtke (Gaedtke Counseling)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSEd, LMFT, IMFT
Verified Verified
Fort Wayne, IN 46804 (Online Only)
I'm trained in EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and am a Level 1 Gottman Method Couples Therapist.
**Telehealth sessions only. ** It can be difficult to reach out for professional help. I hope to make the process as easy as possible. Whether you're struggling with relationships, life transitions, depression, anxiety, or managing emotions, we can work together to help you live a more fulfilling life. I work to help individual, couples, and families better understand their difficulties and identify a plan and steps to achieve their goals.
I'm trained in EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and am a Level 1 Gottman Method Couples Therapist.
**Telehealth sessions only. ** It can be difficult to reach out for professional help. I hope to make the process as easy as possible. Whether you're struggling with relationships, life transitions, depression, anxiety, or managing emotions, we can work together to help you live a more fulfilling life. I work to help individual, couples, and families better understand their difficulties and identify a plan and steps to achieve their goals.
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I utilize mindfulness skills, self-compassion, attachment theory, and a person-centered lens applied through the framework of Emotionally Focused Therapy as well incorporating EMDR and Somatic practices to empower my clients to learn and embrace self-acceptance as they heal.
Do you struggle to understand yourself? Do you struggle to move through healthy conflict resolution with your partner? As your therapist, I can help you with these issues and attend to any early attachment issues that may be impacting you. You will learn how to work through limiting negative beliefs and how your past experiences impact you today. My clients often seek therapy because they want to uncover the meanings behind their emotions; together, we can often uncover the meaning behind these emotions by better understanding past traumas encountered.
I utilize mindfulness skills, self-compassion, attachment theory, and a person-centered lens applied through the framework of Emotionally Focused Therapy as well incorporating EMDR and Somatic practices to empower my clients to learn and embrace self-acceptance as they heal.
Do you struggle to understand yourself? Do you struggle to move through healthy conflict resolution with your partner? As your therapist, I can help you with these issues and attend to any early attachment issues that may be impacting you. You will learn how to work through limiting negative beliefs and how your past experiences impact you today. My clients often seek therapy because they want to uncover the meanings behind their emotions; together, we can often uncover the meaning behind these emotions by better understanding past traumas encountered.
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Karah Wynn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained in Family Centered Treatment, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
I work with adults to support them in effectively managing and addressing stress, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, perinatal mental health, and other mental health concerns. I endeavor to build trusting therapeutic relationships with my clients to facilitate direct and honest communication. I believe that therapy can be beneficial to anyone!
I am trained in Family Centered Treatment, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
I work with adults to support them in effectively managing and addressing stress, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, perinatal mental health, and other mental health concerns. I endeavor to build trusting therapeutic relationships with my clients to facilitate direct and honest communication. I believe that therapy can be beneficial to anyone!
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Laura M Braun
Counselor, LMHCA, MS, MP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Wayne, IN 46804 (Online Only)
The module I operate from is faith based and also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy.
I, psychotherapist Laura Braun, am currently on a mission to help breast cancer patients to get through their journey since I recently found this to be an area of need. As a survivor myself I feel I can offer the compassion, guidance, and direction needed to help those going through this devastating disease.
The module I operate from is faith based and also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy.
I, psychotherapist Laura Braun, am currently on a mission to help breast cancer patients to get through their journey since I recently found this to be an area of need. As a survivor myself I feel I can offer the compassion, guidance, and direction needed to help those going through this devastating disease.
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I am also a certified Imago Relationship Therapist, with additional training in Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Most people seek therapy to reduce hurts that are causing suffering; increase a sense of wellbeing, love with more generosity and gain wisdom and skill. The greatest benefits of therapy come from self-reflection, increased ability for emotional expression and flexibility and exploration of things that block those desires - fears, old hurts, walls built up, addiction, traumas, etc. Whatever your struggles, your goals for change are often determined by our perseverance together. It is often not easy, but it is worth the effort.
I am also a certified Imago Relationship Therapist, with additional training in Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Most people seek therapy to reduce hurts that are causing suffering; increase a sense of wellbeing, love with more generosity and gain wisdom and skill. The greatest benefits of therapy come from self-reflection, increased ability for emotional expression and flexibility and exploration of things that block those desires - fears, old hurts, walls built up, addiction, traumas, etc. Whatever your struggles, your goals for change are often determined by our perseverance together. It is often not easy, but it is worth the effort.
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Lindsey Southwick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAYC, CPT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Fort Wayne, IN 46801 (Online Only)
Welcome, I am glad you are here! I am an experienced therapist that's willing to listen and validate you. My goal is to have everyone feel welcomed and heard. I am an adolescent and adult certified professional trauma, CSAYC, therapist working with trauma victims from war, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, physical and emotional abuse, individuals fleeing countries, of all ages and backgrounds, using somatic psychology, trauma-focused therapy, emotionally focused therapy, cognitive trauma therapy, and EMDR tools, family system approach, and client center therapy.
Welcome, I am glad you are here! I am an experienced therapist that's willing to listen and validate you. My goal is to have everyone feel welcomed and heard. I am an adolescent and adult certified professional trauma, CSAYC, therapist working with trauma victims from war, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, physical and emotional abuse, individuals fleeing countries, of all ages and backgrounds, using somatic psychology, trauma-focused therapy, emotionally focused therapy, cognitive trauma therapy, and EMDR tools, family system approach, and client center therapy.
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Beginning the journey towards better mental health can be challenging and rewarding. As a counselor, I am here to walk alongside you as you begin this journey and provide the necessary tools. I am a client-centered therapist with a holistic theoretical orientation and an integrative approach. I am currently specializing in children and adolescents. How can I help you and your kiddos achieve your goals today? Calling through this website will email notify me or leave a message at my extension (260) 471-8141 x140
Beginning the journey towards better mental health can be challenging and rewarding. As a counselor, I am here to walk alongside you as you begin this journey and provide the necessary tools. I am a client-centered therapist with a holistic theoretical orientation and an integrative approach. I am currently specializing in children and adolescents. How can I help you and your kiddos achieve your goals today? Calling through this website will email notify me or leave a message at my extension (260) 471-8141 x140
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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.
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I know that seeking help is not a comfortable space for many. I believe in the resiliency of every individual and appreciate the uniqueness of families. It is humbling to partner with you or someone you love as we address issues that cause distress and play out in different aspects of life. Our shortcomings are many, our strengths enormous, and our weaknesses reveal our humanity, regardless of life experiences, ethnicity, culture, age, religion, or sexual orientation. I am passionate about helping and supporting families and individuals find healing through approaches in my clinical training to help toward wholeness.
I know that seeking help is not a comfortable space for many. I believe in the resiliency of every individual and appreciate the uniqueness of families. It is humbling to partner with you or someone you love as we address issues that cause distress and play out in different aspects of life. Our shortcomings are many, our strengths enormous, and our weaknesses reveal our humanity, regardless of life experiences, ethnicity, culture, age, religion, or sexual orientation. I am passionate about helping and supporting families and individuals find healing through approaches in my clinical training to help toward wholeness.
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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.
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Michael Dunne Steece
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFTA, MSEd, CSAYC
Verified Verified
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
I believe that all humans are fallible. From time to time we need assistance overcoming difficulties in our own lives. It is my strong belief we are all capable of overcoming obstacles and hurdles that have landed in our path. We all walk a unique journey and must be recognized for our various strengths. I work with clients of all backgrounds, races, religions, ethnicity, sexual identity, and more. Together, I can assist you in reaching your individualized goals and obtain the highest level of functioning.
I believe that all humans are fallible. From time to time we need assistance overcoming difficulties in our own lives. It is my strong belief we are all capable of overcoming obstacles and hurdles that have landed in our path. We all walk a unique journey and must be recognized for our various strengths. I work with clients of all backgrounds, races, religions, ethnicity, sexual identity, and more. Together, I can assist you in reaching your individualized goals and obtain the highest level of functioning.
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Hello, My name is Robin. Our Mission: “To help individuals who are struggling with depression, stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues; to learn and grow from past mistakes, overcome barriers that prevents healing, and who are willing to undergo distress with support.” I can help provide rationale for tolerating distress in hopes of changing thoughts, managing emotions, and improving behaviors
Hello, My name is Robin. Our Mission: “To help individuals who are struggling with depression, stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues; to learn and grow from past mistakes, overcome barriers that prevents healing, and who are willing to undergo distress with support.” I can help provide rationale for tolerating distress in hopes of changing thoughts, managing emotions, and improving behaviors
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A client who desires to accept partnership and engage in being open to change is the most ideal client. I prefer to work with adults and older adolescents struggling with addictions, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and trauma. I have a vast amount of experience working in the field of trauma. Due to my experience working in community mental health, I also work well with those with intense mental health and substance abuse treatment needs. I have worked both inpatient and outpatient experiences, resulting in my flexibility to help stabilize in a crisis and to work with individuals at any level.
A client who desires to accept partnership and engage in being open to change is the most ideal client. I prefer to work with adults and older adolescents struggling with addictions, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and trauma. I have a vast amount of experience working in the field of trauma. Due to my experience working in community mental health, I also work well with those with intense mental health and substance abuse treatment needs. I have worked both inpatient and outpatient experiences, resulting in my flexibility to help stabilize in a crisis and to work with individuals at any level.
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Becca Berghorn Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSEdu, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Are you stuck in old patterns? Feel like you are never enough? Feeling behind or disqualified because you can’t achieve your own high standards? Are you afraid you don’t have what it takes to get what you want? Are you your own worst critic? I have good news for you! You are enough. You have what it takes to succeed. There is a path to discover that you have all the clarity, connection, courage, and creativity you need inside of you. No matter how stuck or disqualified you feel, I can help you find the strength inside you to move forward with confidence.
Are you stuck in old patterns? Feel like you are never enough? Feeling behind or disqualified because you can’t achieve your own high standards? Are you afraid you don’t have what it takes to get what you want? Are you your own worst critic? I have good news for you! You are enough. You have what it takes to succeed. There is a path to discover that you have all the clarity, connection, courage, and creativity you need inside of you. No matter how stuck or disqualified you feel, I can help you find the strength inside you to move forward with confidence.
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Need help? Are you feeling too afraid, angry, or alone? Reaching out for assistance can be an important step to building internal strength and gaining control over one's emotions. Many may feel guilt or shame in being out of control with these feelings, yet seeking help may be the most effective path to gaining the skills and growing as individuals.
Need help? Are you feeling too afraid, angry, or alone? Reaching out for assistance can be an important step to building internal strength and gaining control over one's emotions. Many may feel guilt or shame in being out of control with these feelings, yet seeking help may be the most effective path to gaining the skills and growing as individuals.
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Well done for taking the first step in to getting the support you need by accessing my website. I understand this can feel daunting and there is a lot of information for you to consider, so I have tried to make this site as helpful as possible. Feel free to browse through. My therapy room is in a private, professional and confidential setting. I believe in a holistic approach of mind and body working together for the good. I have over 35 years experience in counseling, working with adults, couples, littles, young children, adolescent and elders.
Well done for taking the first step in to getting the support you need by accessing my website. I understand this can feel daunting and there is a lot of information for you to consider, so I have tried to make this site as helpful as possible. Feel free to browse through. My therapy room is in a private, professional and confidential setting. I believe in a holistic approach of mind and body working together for the good. I have over 35 years experience in counseling, working with adults, couples, littles, young children, adolescent and elders.
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Franchesca Huffman
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MSEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
I work with children, families, parents, teens, and adults and strive to help them overcome challenges and hardships in their lives such as anxiety, depression, grief, adjustment and transition concerns, trauma, and many other mental health concerns. I seek to build a strong trusting relationship with my clients so that we can work together to work on some of life's harder issues.
I work with children, families, parents, teens, and adults and strive to help them overcome challenges and hardships in their lives such as anxiety, depression, grief, adjustment and transition concerns, trauma, and many other mental health concerns. I seek to build a strong trusting relationship with my clients so that we can work together to work on some of life's harder issues.
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My ideal client would be someone who is geared towards helping themselves and needing guidance on how to do so. Someone who has a grasp on the importance of the client putting in the work to truly help heal themselves but needing assistance ensuring they are doing things in a healthy and emotionally intelligent fashion. Talk therapy is very important for clients who even just want to come and vent, which I believe helps the mind unclutter.
My ideal client would be someone who is geared towards helping themselves and needing guidance on how to do so. Someone who has a grasp on the importance of the client putting in the work to truly help heal themselves but needing assistance ensuring they are doing things in a healthy and emotionally intelligent fashion. Talk therapy is very important for clients who even just want to come and vent, which I believe helps the mind unclutter.
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.