Adoption Therapists in Evansville, IN
The Chesnut Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Evansville, IN 47715
Do you struggle coping after a traumatic event, disordered eating, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, a challenging relationship that is impacting your daily life? Do you feel overwhelmed or uncertain by life events you are facing at school, work or home? Do you hope the outlook could be better? Now more than ever, people are feeling more overwhelmed than ever about the overall struggle you are focusing on: finding their place in life. We believe that each person can put themselves first and strives to develop a path to peace and comfort.
Do you struggle coping after a traumatic event, disordered eating, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, a challenging relationship that is impacting your daily life? Do you feel overwhelmed or uncertain by life events you are facing at school, work or home? Do you hope the outlook could be better? Now more than ever, people are feeling more overwhelmed than ever about the overall struggle you are focusing on: finding their place in life. We believe that each person can put themselves first and strives to develop a path to peace and comfort.
Put Voice To Your Story- Katrina Boyd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Evansville, IN 47715 (Online Only)
You have a story and it matters. It's time for you to be the hero of your story! Sounds good right- but what about the losses you are dealing with? Loss comes in many forms: death; divorce or break up; job change; infertility; loss of who you are and where you fit; loss of feeling safe. I hear you and I see you. Whatever you are experiencing, it is time to find your voice and start a new chapter in your life geared toward version of you that you desire.
You have a story and it matters. It's time for you to be the hero of your story! Sounds good right- but what about the losses you are dealing with? Loss comes in many forms: death; divorce or break up; job change; infertility; loss of who you are and where you fit; loss of feeling safe. I hear you and I see you. Whatever you are experiencing, it is time to find your voice and start a new chapter in your life geared toward version of you that you desire.
“Life is a highway.” A song lyric, but a phrase that can ring so true for many. Life is a highway with twists, turns, hills, and valleys. Cars have extra seats for the ride, so who says you have to go through the journey alone? My goal is to assist you with learning to navigate the twists and turns in life in healthy and safe ways.
“Life is a highway.” A song lyric, but a phrase that can ring so true for many. Life is a highway with twists, turns, hills, and valleys. Cars have extra seats for the ride, so who says you have to go through the journey alone? My goal is to assist you with learning to navigate the twists and turns in life in healthy and safe ways.
I have availability for Telephone and Zoom. I have 36+ years working with clients who want to learn new coping skills, and to set boundaries with others. Are you feeling overwhelmed and trying to figure out what to do next? I can help you if you struggle with codependency or social anxiety. Perhaps you are wanting to make a big life decision or feeling stressed about day to day issues. I also have experience working with adults traumatized as children and victims of violence/ PTSD. I only see virtual counseling clients ages 16+. Please send me an email as I can respond more quickly to this form of communication.
I have availability for Telephone and Zoom. I have 36+ years working with clients who want to learn new coping skills, and to set boundaries with others. Are you feeling overwhelmed and trying to figure out what to do next? I can help you if you struggle with codependency or social anxiety. Perhaps you are wanting to make a big life decision or feeling stressed about day to day issues. I also have experience working with adults traumatized as children and victims of violence/ PTSD. I only see virtual counseling clients ages 16+. Please send me an email as I can respond more quickly to this form of communication.
Adverse Childhood Experiences are common. According to the CDC, about 61% of adults surveyed reported they experienced at least one traumatic event before the age of 18. Therapy is one of many tools that can be used to help prevent the long lasting impacts of trauma. That’s where I come in.
Adverse Childhood Experiences are common. According to the CDC, about 61% of adults surveyed reported they experienced at least one traumatic event before the age of 18. Therapy is one of many tools that can be used to help prevent the long lasting impacts of trauma. That’s where I come in.
Kasandra Catherine Niemeier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Evansville, IN 47715
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.
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.
I currently offer the options of Telephone, and Zoom. My in-person is currently on a waitlist. I have 36+ years experience. Are you feeling overwhelmed and trying to figure out what to do next? I can help you if you struggle with codependency, social anxiety, setting boundaries, or relationship stress. Perhaps you are wanting to make a big life decision or feeling stressed about day to day issues. I have experience working with adults abused as children, sexual trauma, and domestic violence. I take a limited number of clients so call/email to see if I am currently accepting new clients. Email me for a faster response.
I currently offer the options of Telephone, and Zoom. My in-person is currently on a waitlist. I have 36+ years experience. Are you feeling overwhelmed and trying to figure out what to do next? I can help you if you struggle with codependency, social anxiety, setting boundaries, or relationship stress. Perhaps you are wanting to make a big life decision or feeling stressed about day to day issues. I have experience working with adults abused as children, sexual trauma, and domestic violence. I take a limited number of clients so call/email to see if I am currently accepting new clients. Email me for a faster response.
Kimberly Ermi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Evansville, IN 47712
Seasoned clinician accepting new patients at Affinity Counseling on Evansville's west side! Depression, anxiety and relationship conflicts are epidemic in our society. We can only handle so much before we are overwhelmed and are no longer able to function at our best. Consulting a professional can help you sort through your present difficulties and shed light on why these challenges exist enabling you to be better prepared for future adversity. This process, which includes exploring your past to understand how it is affecting your present is proven to yield transformative results offering you lasting freedom from these burdens.
Seasoned clinician accepting new patients at Affinity Counseling on Evansville's west side! Depression, anxiety and relationship conflicts are epidemic in our society. We can only handle so much before we are overwhelmed and are no longer able to function at our best. Consulting a professional can help you sort through your present difficulties and shed light on why these challenges exist enabling you to be better prepared for future adversity. This process, which includes exploring your past to understand how it is affecting your present is proven to yield transformative results offering you lasting freedom from these burdens.
Alyssa Schutte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Evansville, IN 47725 (Online Only)
Alyssa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Indiana (LCSW) and Massachusetts (LICSW). Alyssa specializes in working with adolescents, young adults, and middle adulthood; folks who are family planning, prenatal, perinatal, postnatal, and parenting; and folks who experience chronic pain and/or are affected by chronic/complex medical conditions; folks in the LGBTQIA+ community; and folks who have experienced trauma.
Alyssa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Indiana (LCSW) and Massachusetts (LICSW). Alyssa specializes in working with adolescents, young adults, and middle adulthood; folks who are family planning, prenatal, perinatal, postnatal, and parenting; and folks who experience chronic pain and/or are affected by chronic/complex medical conditions; folks in the LGBTQIA+ community; and folks who have experienced trauma.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker currently accepting NEW clients at Counseling for Change: Child and Adolescent Clinic. As a therapist, I work with children experiencing behavior issues by helping them understand and express their emotions in a healthy, constructive way. I create a safe space where children can identify their feelings, learn to communicate them effectively and develop coping skills that reduce frustration and improve their relationships at home and school. “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you”- Maya Angelo
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker currently accepting NEW clients at Counseling for Change: Child and Adolescent Clinic. As a therapist, I work with children experiencing behavior issues by helping them understand and express their emotions in a healthy, constructive way. I create a safe space where children can identify their feelings, learn to communicate them effectively and develop coping skills that reduce frustration and improve their relationships at home and school. “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you”- Maya Angelo
Charlene Drake
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
Evansville, IN 47715
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.
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.
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Matter of Focus Counseling, LLC.
Mary C. Pruitt Pedtke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Evansville, IN 47715
The therapeutic process is about you!! We all have a story, and a past! It is imperative that you feel comfortable and safe for a clinician to earn your trust, to engage and assist you on your journey of interpersonal change. I recognize the significant role you play in developing your tailored treatment plan and how vulnerable you must feel asking for help. If you are uncertain what you need, want, desire or struggling where your life's path is taking you, know the power is within you to make rational positive changes and choices for your life with the assistance of a trained clinician.
The therapeutic process is about you!! We all have a story, and a past! It is imperative that you feel comfortable and safe for a clinician to earn your trust, to engage and assist you on your journey of interpersonal change. I recognize the significant role you play in developing your tailored treatment plan and how vulnerable you must feel asking for help. If you are uncertain what you need, want, desire or struggling where your life's path is taking you, know the power is within you to make rational positive changes and choices for your life with the assistance of a trained clinician.
"Just do what you can today." It can be as simple as getting out of bed or brushing your teeth. Your “best” each day is going to look different and that is okay. Reward yourself for the accomplishments you did, no matter how big or small. YOU are the main character to your story and no matter how you narrate it, I would be honored to walk alongside you in achieving your goals!
"Just do what you can today." It can be as simple as getting out of bed or brushing your teeth. Your “best” each day is going to look different and that is okay. Reward yourself for the accomplishments you did, no matter how big or small. YOU are the main character to your story and no matter how you narrate it, I would be honored to walk alongside you in achieving your 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.
"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.
Sarah Swartz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAC, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Evansville, IN 47715
Hello! I am excited to meet you and help you along your journey! I work with kids as young as 6 using play therapy as well as adolescents and adults with a wide range of concerns. You will feel welcomed when you come to the office and we will work as a team to meet your goals in therapy. I have experience with trauma, depression, anxiety and addictions. I am a licensed clinical social worker, a licensed addictions counselor and certified through Natural Lifemanship to provide Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.
Hello! I am excited to meet you and help you along your journey! I work with kids as young as 6 using play therapy as well as adolescents and adults with a wide range of concerns. You will feel welcomed when you come to the office and we will work as a team to meet your goals in therapy. I have experience with trauma, depression, anxiety and addictions. I am a licensed clinical social worker, a licensed addictions counselor and certified through Natural Lifemanship to provide Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck concerning their relationships, emotions, work, finances, health, or purpose. They are looking for an identity outside of parent or worker. They are feeling depressed and hopeless lately. They are the type that is generally anxious, worried, or on edge. Their goal may be to change their life, but they are not sure how. They may have tried a ton of different self-help, spiritual, or healing modalities on their own but had moments where they have started to think it's never going to happen for them. They need to break free of nonproductive cycles and poor choices to change their lives.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck concerning their relationships, emotions, work, finances, health, or purpose. They are looking for an identity outside of parent or worker. They are feeling depressed and hopeless lately. They are the type that is generally anxious, worried, or on edge. Their goal may be to change their life, but they are not sure how. They may have tried a ton of different self-help, spiritual, or healing modalities on their own but had moments where they have started to think it's never going to happen for them. They need to break free of nonproductive cycles and poor choices to change their lives.
Matter of Focus Counseling, LLC.
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Evansville, IN 47711
We offer specialized services for couples, families, and individuals. Many couples arrive at MOF with two questions looming: (1) Is this relationship worth saving? (2) Should I walk away? They have experienced infidelity, loss of trust, lack of intimacy, an inability to communicate without arguing, and have often begun living as roommates. We also see parents who are desperate to find help for their children and struggle with parent / child relationships.
We offer specialized services for couples, families, and individuals. Many couples arrive at MOF with two questions looming: (1) Is this relationship worth saving? (2) Should I walk away? They have experienced infidelity, loss of trust, lack of intimacy, an inability to communicate without arguing, and have often begun living as roommates. We also see parents who are desperate to find help for their children and struggle with parent / child relationships.
I appreciate someone with an open heart and a willingness to explore their inner self. I value individuals who are ready to engage and connect in meaningful conversations. I know it can be hard to take the first step for help, and look for someone who is committed to their own growth and willing to collaborate in their goals. Trust, honesty, and a desire to change create a supportive connecting environment where healing and transformation can take place.
I appreciate someone with an open heart and a willingness to explore their inner self. I value individuals who are ready to engage and connect in meaningful conversations. I know it can be hard to take the first step for help, and look for someone who is committed to their own growth and willing to collaborate in their goals. Trust, honesty, and a desire to change create a supportive connecting environment where healing and transformation can take place.
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Does my adopted child need therapy?
Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioral or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.
When should adoptive parents seek therapy?
Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioral, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.
Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?
Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.
What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?
A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.