Christian Counseling Therapists in Evansville, IN

I strive to create a safe and loving environment free from any judgment to help bring healing. I believe in looking at the whole person recognizing that each individual and family is unique. I work to be creative in my interventions and empower clients to find their voice. It is a privilege to walk with clients through some of their hardest and darkest moments. We journey together through the darkness to the light that is waiting just on the other side of the pain.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Is there some loss, trauma, or pain from the past impacting your life today? Past pain or fears of the future can trigger anxiety and make life difficult to navigate. I work with clients to help them heal from past harm, grieve losses and move toward new beginnings. True, effective change and greater freedom is possible with a willingness and a desire to heal and to grow.

Congratulations, you have shown courage in taking the first steps in your journey towards change. Whether these changes are in thinking, behavior, or feeling, I would consider it a privilege to have the opportunity to help you in your journey of self-exploration and healing. I understand the courage and strength it takes to become vulnerable throughout the therapeutic process, therefore I strongly believe in a non-judgmental approach to therapy and practice unconditional regard for each client.

Maintaining a feeling of connection to your romantic partner is really hard. If you desire to feel more connected, to find a way to rebuild trust after a betrayal of some kind, or just feel stuck on the same fights over and over, I can help. Some couples need help building a vibrant friendship again, while others need help reconnecting after trauma or betrayals. I love helping couples figure out ways to feel heard and understood by their partner, to walk with them as they heal from breaches of trust (It can be done!), and find ways to get past the places where they feel stuck.

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) and prior to my licensure completed a Master of Divinity in biblical counseling. I have a passion for helping adolescents, teens and adults find their voice and their worth while meeting each client where they are. I am solution focused and love to help my clients set and achieve goals! God has shown me time and again that He is sufficient ​and His power is made perfect in our weakness. For this reason, I view counseling as my opportunity to ​minister to those walking through life's hard seasons pointing client’s to Christ through ​the counseling process.

Sometimes you feel stuck to create the change you want for a happier you. If you are looking for someone to help you along your journey then I offer an array of experiences, training, and knowledge to help connect you to the insights that can help you to the better life you want. If you are able to approach therapy with humor and a serious focus to create your change then we can work well together finding answers for positive change in your life.

Life isn’t always easy and sometimes we need a safe space to process difficult emotions, heal and find ways to move forward. Sometimes we need additional tools to resolve couple conflicts or deepen the couple connection. And then there are times we are grieving the loss of a loved one, a friend, or a dream and we need to talk and cry it out and heal. And then there are times we meet “the one” and want to build a relationship that lasts through life’s transitions. Sometimes we’re anxious and our worry thoughts disrupt our thinking and daily living and we need to free ourselves of it or learn better coping skills to manage it.

Congratulations on the decision to make positive personal changes in your life! I offer over 30 years of clinical experience counseling people with issues related to mental health and various addictions. I offer the ability to connect well with people and use my training and experience to help you solve your issues. My office is located in a large and very relaxed setting of the historic Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse. Your call will be answered by me; offering you a personalized and extremely confidential experience. I am licensed in both Indiana and Kentucky and am able to work with people that live in either state.

We are complex individuals molded and sometimes broken by our unique life experiences. These experiences provide the subjective lens through which we perceive reality, and can negatively influence our thoughts and behaviors. This can sometimes happen outside of our awareness. For instance, we often create hidden internal conflicts which can cause daily distress in our lives. However, we can also be very aware of negative thoughts and behaviors which create havoc in our lives. By allowing me to step into your story and your life experiences, we can work towards the goal of improving your overall well-being and happiness.

Did you know that a study conducted by Harvard identified meaningful relationships as the most significant predictor of happiness? specialize in working with relationships of all kinds, from toxic family dynamics, parents with anxious children, affair work in couples, social anxiety, and past trauma, to exploring kink, and enhancing social skills. Quality relationships result in happiness and helping clients achieve that happiness is my passion. Whether it's enhancing your dating life, deepening friendships, or navigating complex relationship dynamics, my approach is tailored to foster resilience and meaningful connections.

I help adults with eating disorders, anxiety/trauma and OCD. If you are struggling with these issues please get ahold of me and we can begin to get you on the path in life you have been wanting but maybe thought not possible. Healing is possible with the right intervention and therapist. Reach out and we can discuss via a phone consult what is individually right for you.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, or stuck by life hardship, or if you have recently experienced loss or are going through a difficult period in your relationship, trouble feeling in control of yourself and emotions or perhaps you have been carrying the weight of a past pain for to long, struggling to figure out who you are and what your goals are and you are ready to start taking steps towards progressive and sustainable change, it would be an honor to be able to meet you where you are, and help come along side you to get you to where you want to go.

Welcome to my practice! My name is Laura, and I'm pleased to meet you. I specialize in several areas of human sexuality including medical disorders such as female inorgasmia, betrayal trauma, affair recovery, childhood sexual abuse, healthy sexuality, and consulting with churches and corporations on safe child policies. I will work with you in an understanding and compassionate manner to help transform you into a stronger individual that has survived adversity and triumphed over hurt as well as help you improve your sex life. I also offer several day intensives to shorten the duration of treatment and expedite the healing process.

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.

I have already counseled my ideal client. I worked with a client who came to me in her most significant time of need. She was ready to put in work and wanted to develop. She was diagnosed with Bipolar I and had several suicide attempts. She could externalize her mania and use fitness and wellness to push through her episodes. She is happy and healthy and uses her experiences to help others. My services involve psychotherapy using techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing (MI), with a trauma-informed framework.

Couples (both married and unmarried) experiencing relational issues including communication, trust issues and even those considering separation or divorce. Additionally, I work with engaged couples in providing premarital counseling. I also work with musicians and entertainers experiencing "creative blocks" and looking to deal with feelings of depression, performance anxiety, and self-esteem issues. Lastly, I work with high profile individuals such as pastors, physicians and corporate executives with high pressure careers.

My ideal client would be vulnerable yet aware in the beginning. They would be open to learning about therapy options. They would also have many questions, including sharing their fears regarding therapy. My ideal client would also be prepared to complete homework assignments and truly engage in each session. During the therapeutic sessions, I would learn what each emotion looks like for my client and how it impacts their lives. My ideal client's growth is evident in each session that they participate in, and they never give up on them.

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.

As of March 1st, 2021, I'll be practicing out of Kairos in Rockport, Indiana. I entered the mental health field working with adolescents in group homes in 2005. I have also been employed as a TCS Professional, IMPACT Case Manager, Parent Mentor & Trainer, Intensive In-Home Professional, and have worked extensively with clients in psychiatric facilities and substance treatment hospitals. I have worked with a variety of clientele with multiple areas of focus.