Family Therapy in Fort Wayne, IN
LaToya Griffin
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
My focus areas include premarital counseling, marriage therapy, family therapy, and faith-based counseling.
Hey there - I'm LaToya Griffin, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges. I provide a safe space for exploration, healing, and growth. I integrate evidence-based techniques with a faith-based perspective, guiding clients to tap into their strengths, deepen their connections, and cultivate resilience in the face of life's challenges. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and nonjudgmental.
My focus areas include premarital counseling, marriage therapy, family therapy, and faith-based counseling.
Hey there - I'm LaToya Griffin, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges. I provide a safe space for exploration, healing, and growth. I integrate evidence-based techniques with a faith-based perspective, guiding clients to tap into their strengths, deepen their connections, and cultivate resilience in the face of life's challenges. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and nonjudgmental.
Phoenix Associates offers a robust range of services, including an outpatient substance abuse program, marriage and family therapy, individualized counseling incorporating modalities such as EMDR, and a wide variety of group therapies.
Phoenix Associates serves the Fort Wayne community through our outpatient mental health facility, providing sensitive, expert, and individualized care to community members from all walks of life. Our knowledgeable, caring team of licensed social workers, marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors have the tools and training to meet your treatment needs. Services are offered in individual, family and group settings, allowing you or your loved one the full benefit of a wide variety of treatment options.
Phoenix Associates offers a robust range of services, including an outpatient substance abuse program, marriage and family therapy, individualized counseling incorporating modalities such as EMDR, and a wide variety of group therapies.
Phoenix Associates serves the Fort Wayne community through our outpatient mental health facility, providing sensitive, expert, and individualized care to community members from all walks of life. Our knowledgeable, caring team of licensed social workers, marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors have the tools and training to meet your treatment needs. Services are offered in individual, family and group settings, allowing you or your loved one the full benefit of a wide variety of treatment options.
Cassie Smeltzer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
relationship with your spouse, significant other, children, family, friends, the world around you and most importantly YOURSELF.
I love what I do and I want you to enjoy the process as well. I will listen and find out what is important to you and then we collaborate together to best meet YOUR goals. I utilize evidenced based practices in my work as they show proven results. My years of experience help guide our work together. I look forward to connecting with you to help you reach your goals and become the best version yourself! I offer early morning, before business hours, as well as evening hours to remove barriers and minimize conflicts with work schedules.
relationship with your spouse, significant other, children, family, friends, the world around you and most importantly YOURSELF.
I love what I do and I want you to enjoy the process as well. I will listen and find out what is important to you and then we collaborate together to best meet YOUR goals. I utilize evidenced based practices in my work as they show proven results. My years of experience help guide our work together. I look forward to connecting with you to help you reach your goals and become the best version yourself! I offer early morning, before business hours, as well as evening hours to remove barriers and minimize conflicts with work schedules.
It's not always easy to find unbiased guidance and unwavering support from friends and family.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to tackle their challenges and is enthusiastic about putting in the effort to work through them. I truly understand and connect well with individuals who are ready to embrace change, can be open-minded, and committed. I have worked with clients struggling with stress, anxiety, persistent sadness, and disinterest in daily activities. Additionally, survivors of abuse, or traumatic events, children and teens facing behavioral issues, bullying, or family conflicts, as well as couples dealing with communication issues, infidelity, or other relationship challenges.
It's not always easy to find unbiased guidance and unwavering support from friends and family.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to tackle their challenges and is enthusiastic about putting in the effort to work through them. I truly understand and connect well with individuals who are ready to embrace change, can be open-minded, and committed. I have worked with clients struggling with stress, anxiety, persistent sadness, and disinterest in daily activities. Additionally, survivors of abuse, or traumatic events, children and teens facing behavioral issues, bullying, or family conflicts, as well as couples dealing with communication issues, infidelity, or other relationship challenges.
With personalized treatment plans and a caring approach, I'm here to empower your family to overcome challenges and thrive.
Accepting New Clients. I offer specialized expertise in child mental health, providing evidence-based therapies like CBT, exposure therapy, and behavioral interventions. With compassionate support, I collaborate with families to tailor treatment plans, empowering children and adults alike to overcome anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and behavioral challenges. Whether it's your child's first steps or your own journey, we can navigate this path together towards well-being with evidence-based therapies and compassionate support. My approach to therapy is pro-active to give interventions that can be learned and applied in daily life.
With personalized treatment plans and a caring approach, I'm here to empower your family to overcome challenges and thrive.
Accepting New Clients. I offer specialized expertise in child mental health, providing evidence-based therapies like CBT, exposure therapy, and behavioral interventions. With compassionate support, I collaborate with families to tailor treatment plans, empowering children and adults alike to overcome anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and behavioral challenges. Whether it's your child's first steps or your own journey, we can navigate this path together towards well-being with evidence-based therapies and compassionate support. My approach to therapy is pro-active to give interventions that can be learned and applied in daily life.
I have always had a passion for working with children and their families. The majority of my experience has been working with children in a variety of settings: residential, after school programs, schools and providing individual and family therapy to children and adults who have experienced significant trauma, behavior concerns, anxiety and depression.
I have always had a passion for working with children and their families. The majority of my experience has been working with children in a variety of settings: residential, after school programs, schools and providing individual and family therapy to children and adults who have experienced significant trauma, behavior concerns, anxiety and depression.
Beth creates a warm, safe, non-judgmental environment for individuals, couples, and families to address their hurt. She partners with her clients to explore their questions, concerns, and pain and to develop a plan to enhance well-being. Beth is trained to address interpersonal concerns, family conflict, relationship issues, as well as mental health disorders such as ADHD, depression, and anxiety. She also works through issues related to grief, loss, betrayal, and deception.
Beth creates a warm, safe, non-judgmental environment for individuals, couples, and families to address their hurt. She partners with her clients to explore their questions, concerns, and pain and to develop a plan to enhance well-being. Beth is trained to address interpersonal concerns, family conflict, relationship issues, as well as mental health disorders such as ADHD, depression, and anxiety. She also works through issues related to grief, loss, betrayal, and deception.
Sydney Hathaway
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Waitlist for new clients
I am open to brief conversations prior to meeting in order to affirm goodness of fit for each client and their family.
As a person-centered therapist, my goal is to work with clients to allow them to find their own potential to help themselves through whatever challenges they face. My passion is working primarily with children, teens, and young adults as they transition through life and encounter various struggles. My objective is never to tell clients what to do, only to assist them in finding their way to inspire independence and autonomy.
I am open to brief conversations prior to meeting in order to affirm goodness of fit for each client and their family.
As a person-centered therapist, my goal is to work with clients to allow them to find their own potential to help themselves through whatever challenges they face. My passion is working primarily with children, teens, and young adults as they transition through life and encounter various struggles. My objective is never to tell clients what to do, only to assist them in finding their way to inspire independence and autonomy.
ADDICTION SERVICES: If you are a family member with a loved one who is struggling with addiction, I can help facilitate an intervention.
I am so pleased that you found your way to my front door. Please know that you have found a place of kindness and gratitude as you embark on a new journey of healing and restoration. The journey may not always be easy, but together there is peace and joy in the destination’s end. As a licensed mental health and licensed addiction therapist, I am trained and utilize two primary therapeutic techniques RRT (rapid resolutions therapy) and EMDR.
ADDICTION SERVICES: If you are a family member with a loved one who is struggling with addiction, I can help facilitate an intervention.
I am so pleased that you found your way to my front door. Please know that you have found a place of kindness and gratitude as you embark on a new journey of healing and restoration. The journey may not always be easy, but together there is peace and joy in the destination’s end. As a licensed mental health and licensed addiction therapist, I am trained and utilize two primary therapeutic techniques RRT (rapid resolutions therapy) and EMDR.
Su Roth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fort Wayne, IN 46804 (Online Only)
I have been trained and have successfully utilized EMDR, Trauma Focused-CBT, & Internal Family Systems Informed Approach to help my clients.
Hi! My name is Su. You are one step closer to healing and change. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, forming healthy relationships, phobias, PTSD, or just going through life transitions, you have come to the right place. I am confident that you have what it takes to heal and I am here to walk alongside you so that you can get out of your own way to reach your personal goals and be your authentic self. I am excited for you to learn more about yourself and overcome problems that have been affecting your for months, or perhaps even years, as you work with me and as we address deep rooted problems together.
I have been trained and have successfully utilized EMDR, Trauma Focused-CBT, & Internal Family Systems Informed Approach to help my clients.
Hi! My name is Su. You are one step closer to healing and change. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, forming healthy relationships, phobias, PTSD, or just going through life transitions, you have come to the right place. I am confident that you have what it takes to heal and I am here to walk alongside you so that you can get out of your own way to reach your personal goals and be your authentic self. I am excited for you to learn more about yourself and overcome problems that have been affecting your for months, or perhaps even years, as you work with me and as we address deep rooted problems together.
Krista E. Banks-Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fort Wayne, IN 46801 (Online Only)
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy, I'm committed to providing inclusive and affirming services to all.
Feeling overwhelmed? Lost? Unsure about your next steps? Life can be tough. Sometimes, we need someone to help us navigate the twists and turns. I'm here to listen, understand, and provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your challenges, find clarity, and create a path forward.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy, I'm committed to providing inclusive and affirming services to all.
Feeling overwhelmed? Lost? Unsure about your next steps? Life can be tough. Sometimes, we need someone to help us navigate the twists and turns. I'm here to listen, understand, and provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your challenges, find clarity, and create a path forward.
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I use a variety of counseling modalities including talk therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing, Internal Family Systems (parts work), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Psychodynamic therapy, to name a few.
I have been in the mental health field for over 25 years. I work with clients who are dealing with the struggles of every day life. Those who are struggling with depression and anxiety, those who have been abused physically, sexually or emotionally at any time in their life as well as grief and loss of any kind. I work with First Responders, Medical Professionals and other Therapists as well as the general public. I am Certified in Prenatal & Postpartum mental health related to postpartum anxiety or depression, infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth and abortion loss. I offer Christian Counseling for those who request it.
I use a variety of counseling modalities including talk therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing, Internal Family Systems (parts work), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Psychodynamic therapy, to name a few.
I have been in the mental health field for over 25 years. I work with clients who are dealing with the struggles of every day life. Those who are struggling with depression and anxiety, those who have been abused physically, sexually or emotionally at any time in their life as well as grief and loss of any kind. I work with First Responders, Medical Professionals and other Therapists as well as the general public. I am Certified in Prenatal & Postpartum mental health related to postpartum anxiety or depression, infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth and abortion loss. I offer Christian Counseling for those who request it.
My ideal client is someone who struggles with anxiety, depression, and or post-traumatic stress disorder. This person may need help processing previous traumatic events or navigating a current event. They may need help identifying coping skills and implementing mindfulness activities into their daily routine. This person may need assistance learning communication and emotional regulation skills. My ideal client is motivated to change and desires to grow as a person/couple/ family.
My ideal client is someone who struggles with anxiety, depression, and or post-traumatic stress disorder. This person may need help processing previous traumatic events or navigating a current event. They may need help identifying coping skills and implementing mindfulness activities into their daily routine. This person may need assistance learning communication and emotional regulation skills. My ideal client is motivated to change and desires to grow as a person/couple/ family.
Catanna Roberson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MSEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Waitlist for new clients
My experience includes working with crisis intervention, trauma, mood disorders, personality disorders, substance use, and couple/ family relationship difficulties.
I am passionate about mental health and am grateful I have worked in this field over the last 14 years. As a Marriage and Family therapist for 5 years, I have found my calling working with professional helpers such as first responders, veterans, and military service members. I have a specific interest and expertise in working with professional helpers who have a hard time accepting or asking for help themselves. I have gotten to know the struggles of the professional helpers and their loved ones that I have had the honor to work with.
My experience includes working with crisis intervention, trauma, mood disorders, personality disorders, substance use, and couple/ family relationship difficulties.
I am passionate about mental health and am grateful I have worked in this field over the last 14 years. As a Marriage and Family therapist for 5 years, I have found my calling working with professional helpers such as first responders, veterans, and military service members. I have a specific interest and expertise in working with professional helpers who have a hard time accepting or asking for help themselves. I have gotten to know the struggles of the professional helpers and their loved ones that I have had the honor to work with.
My training is in (EMDR) eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, Internal family systems (IFS) parts work, and (CPP) Parent Child Psychotherapy which helps children 0-5 year and their caregivers.
I'm passionate about helping those experiencing/ed injustice or trauma. I connect the most with children, families and women’s issues. Overall I place a high value on treatment of the whole person, physical, mental, social and spiritual hence "holistic" counseling. I would love to work in conjunction with your health provider team including, teachers, school counselors, psychiatrist or PCP.
My training is in (EMDR) eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, Internal family systems (IFS) parts work, and (CPP) Parent Child Psychotherapy which helps children 0-5 year and their caregivers.
I'm passionate about helping those experiencing/ed injustice or trauma. I connect the most with children, families and women’s issues. Overall I place a high value on treatment of the whole person, physical, mental, social and spiritual hence "holistic" counseling. I would love to work in conjunction with your health provider team including, teachers, school counselors, psychiatrist or PCP.
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.
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.
Paige Walker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Fort Wayne, IN 46805 (Online Only)
As a therapist, I tailor treatment to client needs and use the most effective, research-based techniques from a variety of treatments including cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, motivational interviewing, strengths-based, behavioral therapy, internal family systems and experiential therapy.
Hello! I’m so grateful you have started your journey toward mental health. My name is Paige and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about working with folks to support them through life’s (sometimes many) stressors. Embarking on the journey of self-discovery and healing is a courageous step, and I'm here to offer compassionate support along the way. Whether you're seeking guidance for anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship issues, I am committed to fostering a therapeutic alliance that empowers you to embrace positive change and enhance your overall well-being.
As a therapist, I tailor treatment to client needs and use the most effective, research-based techniques from a variety of treatments including cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, motivational interviewing, strengths-based, behavioral therapy, internal family systems and experiential therapy.
Hello! I’m so grateful you have started your journey toward mental health. My name is Paige and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about working with folks to support them through life’s (sometimes many) stressors. Embarking on the journey of self-discovery and healing is a courageous step, and I'm here to offer compassionate support along the way. Whether you're seeking guidance for anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship issues, I am committed to fostering a therapeutic alliance that empowers you to embrace positive change and enhance your overall well-being.
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.
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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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.