Therapists for Teens in Fort Wayne, IN
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 offer mental health counseling services that help cultivate resilience and grace. 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 offer mental health counseling services that help cultivate resilience and grace. I have over 35 years experience in counseling, working with adults, couples, littles, young children, adolescent and elders.
Kelsie Strand
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Seeking help for yourself, your relationship, or your teen? I entered the field to work with couples who are struggling or desiring growth anywhere on their relationship journey. Newly dating, long term cohabitating, pre-marriage, newlywed, long-term married, or considering separation and divorce- I will meet you where you are. If you are an individual struggling with anxiety, self-worth, interpersonal relationship issues, or mood instability, I would love to partner with you on your journey to healing and reclaiming your life. Concerned about your teen? I am passionate about helping them grow into the best version of themselves.
Seeking help for yourself, your relationship, or your teen? I entered the field to work with couples who are struggling or desiring growth anywhere on their relationship journey. Newly dating, long term cohabitating, pre-marriage, newlywed, long-term married, or considering separation and divorce- I will meet you where you are. If you are an individual struggling with anxiety, self-worth, interpersonal relationship issues, or mood instability, I would love to partner with you on your journey to healing and reclaiming your life. Concerned about your teen? I am passionate about helping them grow into the best version of themselves.
I am a general therapist who is EMDR trained. I have extensive experience in trauma, family counseling, counseling for families who have an addicted loved one, teen issues, families with members who have unique abilities, I am a trained in counseling of the elderly and aging issues. I am a licensed mediator with the state of Indiana and consult on domestic family and community concerns. I offer both in-session and online visits.
I am a general therapist who is EMDR trained. I have extensive experience in trauma, family counseling, counseling for families who have an addicted loved one, teen issues, families with members who have unique abilities, I am a trained in counseling of the elderly and aging issues. I am a licensed mediator with the state of Indiana and consult on domestic family and community concerns. I offer both in-session and online visits.
As a parent of a teen who has walked her own journey with C-PTSD, I can relate!.
Do irrational core beliefs about yourself affect your confidence, relationships, work performance, goals, and overall happiness? Did you experience trauma as a child or even as an adult? I have a passion for helping older teens and adults through difficult times. I also believe our mental health is just as important as our physical health. My goal is to help you discover and learn a new belief system about yourself and to change assumptions that have been interfering with a healthy "you" for years. This is your trauma journey through healing and I am here to help navigate it at your own pace.
As a parent of a teen who has walked her own journey with C-PTSD, I can relate!.
Do irrational core beliefs about yourself affect your confidence, relationships, work performance, goals, and overall happiness? Did you experience trauma as a child or even as an adult? I have a passion for helping older teens and adults through difficult times. I also believe our mental health is just as important as our physical health. My goal is to help you discover and learn a new belief system about yourself and to change assumptions that have been interfering with a healthy "you" for years. This is your trauma journey through healing and I am here to help navigate it at your own pace.
I specialize in the areas of trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and teen dating violence.
I work from a strength-based, holistic perspective, integrating the effects of both internal and external life stressors on one's ability to function and thrive. My approach is collaborative, respecting the dignity and input of each client. I provide tools and techniques to help you overcome challenges, leverage personal strengths, and enhance your ability to navigate life more effectively. Therapy sessions are customized to meet your unique needs, focusing not only on managing and reducing mental health issues but also on enhancing overall well-being.
I specialize in the areas of trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and teen dating violence.
I work from a strength-based, holistic perspective, integrating the effects of both internal and external life stressors on one's ability to function and thrive. My approach is collaborative, respecting the dignity and input of each client. I provide tools and techniques to help you overcome challenges, leverage personal strengths, and enhance your ability to navigate life more effectively. Therapy sessions are customized to meet your unique needs, focusing not only on managing and reducing mental health issues but also on enhancing overall well-being.
Amy L Drake
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
I am a licensed clinical social worker and a therapist for Lutheran Social Services of Indiana. I am an EMDR Certified Therapist. I have worked in the mental health field for more than 15 years, and have worked with a variety of child, adolescent, and adult issues. I specialize in a number of areas, including abuse/neglect, trauma, divorce, parent-child conflict, adjustment issues, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and anger.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and a therapist for Lutheran Social Services of Indiana. I am an EMDR Certified Therapist. I have worked in the mental health field for more than 15 years, and have worked with a variety of child, adolescent, and adult issues. I specialize in a number of areas, including abuse/neglect, trauma, divorce, parent-child conflict, adjustment issues, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and anger.
The areas I most directly specialize in are trauma and healing, eating disorders, and other mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and child/ adolescent behavioral challenges.
I believe I have been successful for almost 30 years in the field of mental health counseling because I approach each client I meet with curiosity. I respect each that client has an individual experience, their own life challenges and strengths. And each client has individual goals and vision for their life. Our life experiences, challenges and strengths shape each one of us and I believe it's important to approach each person at the most basic level of being curious about who they are. Only by listening to you and your experiences can I know how best partner with you to guide you in your life journey.
The areas I most directly specialize in are trauma and healing, eating disorders, and other mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and child/ adolescent behavioral challenges.
I believe I have been successful for almost 30 years in the field of mental health counseling because I approach each client I meet with curiosity. I respect each that client has an individual experience, their own life challenges and strengths. And each client has individual goals and vision for their life. Our life experiences, challenges and strengths shape each one of us and I believe it's important to approach each person at the most basic level of being curious about who they are. Only by listening to you and your experiences can I know how best partner with you to guide you in your life journey.
Nicolet Counseling, LLC
Counselor, LMHC, LCAC, NCC, CFDS, AFC
Verified Verified
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
I have been involved in therapy for almost twenty years working in areas of criminal justice, social services, mental health, welfare and addiction treatment. I have enjoyed working with all age clients-each having different challenges. Although I enjoy working with all clients, areas of specialization: Adolescent behavioral issues, gambling and addictive behaviors, family and marriage counseling. I encourge clients to work on two main objectives: Self Empowerment and Acceptance of who they choose to be. I do not judge a person because of their concerns, I try to help them learn the tools to avoid future problems.
I have been involved in therapy for almost twenty years working in areas of criminal justice, social services, mental health, welfare and addiction treatment. I have enjoyed working with all age clients-each having different challenges. Although I enjoy working with all clients, areas of specialization: Adolescent behavioral issues, gambling and addictive behaviors, family and marriage counseling. I encourge clients to work on two main objectives: Self Empowerment and Acceptance of who they choose to be. I do not judge a person because of their concerns, I try to help them learn the tools to avoid future problems.
I am a gay, married, cis-gender male with two kids, a pre- teen girl and a teenage son.
I am a LMHC and most of my work has been in the community mental health setting, meaning I have had a broad range of experiences working with everyone from children to older adults. I have worked primarily with those struggling in addiction, but because of my background I have worked with a broad range of treatment needs. I also really enjoy helping individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma concerns. I do primarily individual therapy, but do have experience working with couples as well. I am very relationally based and really focus on therapy as a collaboration between you and I, with your input leading the way.
I am a gay, married, cis-gender male with two kids, a pre- teen girl and a teenage son.
I am a LMHC and most of my work has been in the community mental health setting, meaning I have had a broad range of experiences working with everyone from children to older adults. I have worked primarily with those struggling in addiction, but because of my background I have worked with a broad range of treatment needs. I also really enjoy helping individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma concerns. I do primarily individual therapy, but do have experience working with couples as well. I am very relationally based and really focus on therapy as a collaboration between you and I, with your input leading the way.
Grace Love and Connection
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
Waitlist for new clients
Grace Love and Connection is a group of clinicians who are passionate about hope and healing. With a spectrum of interests and specialties, our clinicians are able to meet your family's needs. Grace Love and Connection counselors are able to address individual concerns, mental health issues, children's behaviors, adolescent anxiety, emotional health struggles, interpersonal conflict, and family crisis. Counseling is facilitated in a warm environment and within the safety of a non-judgmental, professional relationship.
Grace Love and Connection is a group of clinicians who are passionate about hope and healing. With a spectrum of interests and specialties, our clinicians are able to meet your family's needs. Grace Love and Connection counselors are able to address individual concerns, mental health issues, children's behaviors, adolescent anxiety, emotional health struggles, interpersonal conflict, and family crisis. Counseling is facilitated in a warm environment and within the safety of a non-judgmental, professional relationship.
I am able to connect with those who are frustrated with their perpetual stress, questioning their pain, and seeking answers. I am drawn to working with adolescents and families who have serious emotional and behavioral problems. My background includes marriage and family therapy as well as counseling chronic mental health issues. I employ a variety of strategies and techniques to provide relief from symptoms as well as explore the root of the problem. I have experience helping with issues such as ADD/ADHD, personality disorders (utilizing DBT), child/ adolescent behavioral issues, divorce, social skills, anger management, and grief.
I am able to connect with those who are frustrated with their perpetual stress, questioning their pain, and seeking answers. I am drawn to working with adolescents and families who have serious emotional and behavioral problems. My background includes marriage and family therapy as well as counseling chronic mental health issues. I employ a variety of strategies and techniques to provide relief from symptoms as well as explore the root of the problem. I have experience helping with issues such as ADD/ADHD, personality disorders (utilizing DBT), child/ adolescent behavioral issues, divorce, social skills, anger management, and grief.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fort Wayne, IN 46805 (Online Only)
I bring a unique background as I lived abroad for eight years as a teenager.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Indiana with 15 years of professional work experience. I am experienced in working with clients experiencing stress and anxiety, family conflicts, self-esteem, relationship conflicts, family of origin issues, grief and loss and concerns with motivation and confidence. I am well versed in working with young adults, individuals, couples and parents.
I bring a unique background as I lived abroad for eight years as a teenager.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Indiana with 15 years of professional work experience. I am experienced in working with clients experiencing stress and anxiety, family conflicts, self-esteem, relationship conflicts, family of origin issues, grief and loss and concerns with motivation and confidence. I am well versed in working with young adults, individuals, couples and parents.
Nicole Burgess
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Fort Wayne, IN 46814 (Online Only)
Are you ready to challenge those worries, doubts, and fears that are holding you back from social situations, keep you procrastinating and enjoying life? My clients are adolescent girls, women, and parents of anxious girls who, with my help, learn how to take back control from anxiety. I incorporate mindfulness and direct cognitive behavioral techniques to assist clients who are out to create a life with more ease and calmness.
Are you ready to challenge those worries, doubts, and fears that are holding you back from social situations, keep you procrastinating and enjoying life? My clients are adolescent girls, women, and parents of anxious girls who, with my help, learn how to take back control from anxiety. I incorporate mindfulness and direct cognitive behavioral techniques to assist clients who are out to create a life with more ease and calmness.
Are you a young adult, adolescent, or child in need of help navigating life's messiness? I'm Angela Fitch, a Social Work graduate from IUSB, trained in various therapeutic techniques. I apply a person-centered, trauma-informed approach tailored to each individual. I like to foster a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere where you can feel comfortable sharing your story. We're in this together, and I appreciate your trust.
Are you a young adult, adolescent, or child in need of help navigating life's messiness? I'm Angela Fitch, a Social Work graduate from IUSB, trained in various therapeutic techniques. I apply a person-centered, trauma-informed approach tailored to each individual. I like to foster a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere where you can feel comfortable sharing your story. We're in this together, and I appreciate your trust.
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.
Everyone needs a space where they feel their thoughts and feelings matter. I aim to create a space where people can explore what's on their mind without fear of judgment. I’m experienced with EMDR and Internal Family Systems informed care, which are powerful approaches that help people to process trauma and become a wiser, more balanced version of themselves. I specialize in treating PTSD, issues with dissociation, LGBTQ+, and anxiety/depression. I also enjoy working with addictions or those who are in recovery from addictions, as well as with children and teens.
Everyone needs a space where they feel their thoughts and feelings matter. I aim to create a space where people can explore what's on their mind without fear of judgment. I’m experienced with EMDR and Internal Family Systems informed care, which are powerful approaches that help people to process trauma and become a wiser, more balanced version of themselves. I specialize in treating PTSD, issues with dissociation, LGBTQ+, and anxiety/depression. I also enjoy working with addictions or those who are in recovery from addictions, as well as with children and teens.
Janelle M Bailey
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Waitlist for new clients
Are you finding yourself in a challenging space in life? You feel you should have all the tools to figure it out, but you just aren't getting where you want to be or not getting there as fast as you would like? Whether it's dealing with issues that have popped up from your childhood, stress in your relationships, or you are finding that parenting has become a struggle; I can help you through those things. We can work together to get to the heart of the things that are keeping you from living the life you want to live.
Are you finding yourself in a challenging space in life? You feel you should have all the tools to figure it out, but you just aren't getting where you want to be or not getting there as fast as you would like? Whether it's dealing with issues that have popped up from your childhood, stress in your relationships, or you are finding that parenting has become a struggle; I can help you through those things. We can work together to get to the heart of the things that are keeping you from living the life you want to live.
I have provided counseling and therapy services to families, children, adolescents, and adults for over twenty years. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and EMDR. You want to feel better, and I can help you take those needed steps. I am licensed in Indiana and Ohio.
I have provided counseling and therapy services to families, children, adolescents, and adults for over twenty years. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and EMDR. You want to feel better, and I can help you take those needed steps. I am licensed in Indiana and Ohio.
As a counselor I blend empathy, creativity, and strategic thinking to guide you toward emotional healing and personal transformation. Specializing in Parts work, Person-Centered, and EMDR, I offer support for a range of people. I deeply enjoy working with couples, including those in ENM relationships, enhancing communication through connectedness. I also love working with children, who teach me the power of being your whole self and living in the present. As a parent, I adore helping parents overcome societal pressures and parental guilt, guiding them from survival mode to a state of regulation and well-being.
As a counselor I blend empathy, creativity, and strategic thinking to guide you toward emotional healing and personal transformation. Specializing in Parts work, Person-Centered, and EMDR, I offer support for a range of people. I deeply enjoy working with couples, including those in ENM relationships, enhancing communication through connectedness. I also love working with children, who teach me the power of being your whole self and living in the present. As a parent, I adore helping parents overcome societal pressures and parental guilt, guiding them from survival mode to a state of regulation and well-being.
Imagine a life of balance and joy with your family. I work with children, adolescents, and their families to help realize this goal and find real, positive change. You may be noticing behavioral issues with your child, or perhaps you've seen some signs of depression or anxiety. You rightfully want to address your concerns now before they turn into a bigger problem. I offer a safe space and support to walk through whatever challenges you or your child may be facing and to find the joy and peace you're looking for at the end of the tunnel.
Imagine a life of balance and joy with your family. I work with children, adolescents, and their families to help realize this goal and find real, positive change. You may be noticing behavioral issues with your child, or perhaps you've seen some signs of depression or anxiety. You rightfully want to address your concerns now before they turn into a bigger problem. I offer a safe space and support to walk through whatever challenges you or your child may be facing and to find the joy and peace you're looking for at the end of the tunnel.
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What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.