Couples Counseling Therapists in Evansville, IN
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Monte Ritchey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Evansville, IN 47715
I have experience working with all kinds of people that struggled with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Substance Use, Bipolar Disorder, Relationship Issues and more.
Life’s challenges don’t always respond to our usual strategies, here at Non Standard Solutions, I recognize that every client has unique experiences, motivations, and strengths. My therapeutic approach is informed by strength-based, client-centered, positive psychology, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Meaning, we’ll work together to identify tools that you can use to address your life’s stressors. Ultimately, help provide you with both practical short term solutions as well as long term personal growth.
I have experience working with all kinds of people that struggled with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Substance Use, Bipolar Disorder, Relationship Issues and more.
Life’s challenges don’t always respond to our usual strategies, here at Non Standard Solutions, I recognize that every client has unique experiences, motivations, and strengths. My therapeutic approach is informed by strength-based, client-centered, positive psychology, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Meaning, we’ll work together to identify tools that you can use to address your life’s stressors. Ultimately, help provide you with both practical short term solutions as well as long term personal growth.
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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.
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Katy Dunigan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CGC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Evansville, IN 47710
I invite clients and couples to relax and settle into the session experience, to share their stories and offer compassion to themselves and to others.
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.
I invite clients and couples to relax and settle into the session experience, to share their stories and offer compassion to themselves and to others.
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.
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Chris Graham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Evansville, IN 47715
Therapy can help us be a better partner, friend, or parent.
One of the hardest things is feeling like we have hurt or disappointed those closest to us. It’s a struggle every day to keep relationships and even friendships going smoothly. We often disappoint ourselves, and life hasn’t always been what we hoped it would be. Maybe things look good on the surface but inside we feel like everyone else has it figured out while we barely keep it together. It doesn’t have to feel like this, and I can help you feel better through therapy. While in therapy with me you will definitely laugh, you might cry, and you will see changes in your life that you’ve wanted for a long time.
Therapy can help us be a better partner, friend, or parent.
One of the hardest things is feeling like we have hurt or disappointed those closest to us. It’s a struggle every day to keep relationships and even friendships going smoothly. We often disappoint ourselves, and life hasn’t always been what we hoped it would be. Maybe things look good on the surface but inside we feel like everyone else has it figured out while we barely keep it together. It doesn’t have to feel like this, and I can help you feel better through therapy. While in therapy with me you will definitely laugh, you might cry, and you will see changes in your life that you’ve wanted for a long time.
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Joel David Fehsenfeld
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Evansville, IN 47713
Waitlist for new clients
I am Gottman Level III trained and work with couples looking for an evidence based practice approach to improving their relationship.
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.
I am Gottman Level III trained and work with couples looking for an evidence based practice approach to improving their relationship.
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.
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Leona Jan Dillingham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Evansville, IN 47715
We will process experiences which are negatively impacting your life, including trauma, grief, relationship issues, addiction, and life transitions.
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.
We will process experiences which are negatively impacting your life, including trauma, grief, relationship issues, addiction, and life transitions.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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Did you know that a study conducted by Harvard identified meaningful relationships as the most significant predictor of happiness? I 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.
Did you know that a study conducted by Harvard identified meaningful relationships as the most significant predictor of happiness? I 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.
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My private practice specializes in trauma therapy with individuals and evidenced based approaches to help you with relationship problems.
Have you experienced physical emotional or sexual abuse in your life? If you are struggling with nervousness, anxiety, low self-esteem, feeling hopeless, unable to trust anyone and feeling you are not good enough as the result of emotional, physical or sexual abuse, then you need to contact me. I understand the impact that trauma has on survivors of physical, emotional and sexual abuse...how it makes you feel unworthy, how it makes you feel unsafe today, and how it is difficult to enjoy life. Don't let the past continue to impact your present life...you have suffered enough! I offer EMDR therapy to help you get past your past.
My private practice specializes in trauma therapy with individuals and evidenced based approaches to help you with relationship problems.
Have you experienced physical emotional or sexual abuse in your life? If you are struggling with nervousness, anxiety, low self-esteem, feeling hopeless, unable to trust anyone and feeling you are not good enough as the result of emotional, physical or sexual abuse, then you need to contact me. I understand the impact that trauma has on survivors of physical, emotional and sexual abuse...how it makes you feel unworthy, how it makes you feel unsafe today, and how it is difficult to enjoy life. Don't let the past continue to impact your present life...you have suffered enough! I offer EMDR therapy to help you get past your past.
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I enjoy helping individuals and couples of all backgrounds unlock their potential for self healing through the use of EMDR, mindfulness, parts work, somatic integration and a variety of creative, holistic modalities.
Are you tired of living in survival mode? Perhaps you're wondering if there could be more to life than just getting by? Would you love to learn to relax, to bring playfulness, peace and purpose back into your life? Trauma isn't what happens to us, it's what happens inside of us as a result of what happens to us. It's the invisible walls we build around our hearts to keep ourselves safe and the chronic dysregulation in our nervous systems. By addressing unresolved trauma, we can heal the roots of disconnection, self-sabotage, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, codependency and more. We can awaken our hearts and begin to thrive!
I enjoy helping individuals and couples of all backgrounds unlock their potential for self healing through the use of EMDR, mindfulness, parts work, somatic integration and a variety of creative, holistic modalities.
Are you tired of living in survival mode? Perhaps you're wondering if there could be more to life than just getting by? Would you love to learn to relax, to bring playfulness, peace and purpose back into your life? Trauma isn't what happens to us, it's what happens inside of us as a result of what happens to us. It's the invisible walls we build around our hearts to keep ourselves safe and the chronic dysregulation in our nervous systems. By addressing unresolved trauma, we can heal the roots of disconnection, self-sabotage, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, codependency and more. We can awaken our hearts and begin to thrive!
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Taylor Nellis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Evansville, IN 47715
Waitlist for new clients
The key to meaningful change is an open, collaborative relationship between client and therapist.
"Never underestimate a person's capacity for change." This motto has driven my approach to assisting others throughout my 10+ years as a helping professional. We all have a unique set of circumstances and experiences that shape us for better or worse. This sometimes results in difficult thoughts, feelings and behaviors. If you desire to overcome life's obstacles, therapy may be your opportunity. Whether you suffer from anxiety, depression or any other issue life may throw at you, empowerment and insight is just a step away.
The key to meaningful change is an open, collaborative relationship between client and therapist.
"Never underestimate a person's capacity for change." This motto has driven my approach to assisting others throughout my 10+ years as a helping professional. We all have a unique set of circumstances and experiences that shape us for better or worse. This sometimes results in difficult thoughts, feelings and behaviors. If you desire to overcome life's obstacles, therapy may be your opportunity. Whether you suffer from anxiety, depression or any other issue life may throw at you, empowerment and insight is just a step away.
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Every client has unique needs and strengths, and their treatment plan should be like no one else's. Together we choose from a spectrum of techniques, including cognitive/behavioral, family or couples therapy, insight-oriented techniques, and hypnotherapy, to create the right plan. Are you logical? or creative? A dreamer? or a "feet-on-the ground" person? We start exactly where you are to create a path that builds on your particular strengths and moves you toward success quickly and efficiently. Your goal, and yours alone, is what matters. We want to help you find the way to the healing that you seek.
Every client has unique needs and strengths, and their treatment plan should be like no one else's. Together we choose from a spectrum of techniques, including cognitive/behavioral, family or couples therapy, insight-oriented techniques, and hypnotherapy, to create the right plan. Are you logical? or creative? A dreamer? or a "feet-on-the ground" person? We start exactly where you are to create a path that builds on your particular strengths and moves you toward success quickly and efficiently. Your goal, and yours alone, is what matters. We want to help you find the way to the healing that you seek.
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Sarah Swartz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAC, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Evansville, IN 47715
I also provide Equine Assisted Psychotherapy where we partner with horses to help you reach our therapeutic goals.
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.
I also provide Equine Assisted Psychotherapy where we partner with horses to help you reach our therapeutic goals.
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.
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I have experience working with adolescents, adults, families, and couples.
Sometimes, life can feel like a never-ending rollercoaster, often leaving us exhausted, defeated, or looking for an exit. My goal is to help you find stability with your emotions, behaviors, and relationships. It is possible to experience your emotions in safe and healthy ways that foster connection, not only with others but with yourself.
I have experience working with adolescents, adults, families, and couples.
Sometimes, life can feel like a never-ending rollercoaster, often leaving us exhausted, defeated, or looking for an exit. My goal is to help you find stability with your emotions, behaviors, and relationships. It is possible to experience your emotions in safe and healthy ways that foster connection, not only with others but with yourself.
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Amber Freels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Evansville, IN 47715
Waitlist for new clients
Are you dealing with issues related to anxiety, depression, relationship problems, or even trauma and abuse? I work with young adults, adult, individuals, and families dealing with painful or intense emotions, everyday problems and issues. Together we develop healthy coping skills to become successful in school, work, home, and society. Additionally, I can offer Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing- EMDR to engage your brain in the problem solving process.
Are you dealing with issues related to anxiety, depression, relationship problems, or even trauma and abuse? I work with young adults, adult, individuals, and families dealing with painful or intense emotions, everyday problems and issues. Together we develop healthy coping skills to become successful in school, work, home, and society. Additionally, I can offer Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing- EMDR to engage your brain in the problem solving process.
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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.
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Please reach out to me today and schedule an appointment with our kind and polite staff so I can partner with you to improve your life.
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.
Please reach out to me today and schedule an appointment with our kind and polite staff so I can partner with you to improve your life.
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.
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I specialize in helping those with anxiety, depression, & relationship issues. Whether it is a relational, work, school, or family issue, talking about it with someone often aids in clarity and change. I want to help those individuals/families who are struggling to make sense of the chaos, look for understanding insight, and make those changes that will help them to start feeling more hopeful and excited about life again.
I specialize in helping those with anxiety, depression, & relationship issues. Whether it is a relational, work, school, or family issue, talking about it with someone often aids in clarity and change. I want to help those individuals/families who are struggling to make sense of the chaos, look for understanding insight, and make those changes that will help them to start feeling more hopeful and excited about life again.
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My ideal client is someone who wants to actively pursue new paths to find their true, healthy self. Ideally, ready to do the work. I am here to challenge cognitive distortions. I will be a partner in brainstorming issues and goals. Hard work from the client and support from an intuitive counselor will clear the path to the answers within.
My ideal client is someone who wants to actively pursue new paths to find their true, healthy self. Ideally, ready to do the work. I am here to challenge cognitive distortions. I will be a partner in brainstorming issues and goals. Hard work from the client and support from an intuitive counselor will clear the path to the answers within.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.