Teletherapy for Fort Wayne, IN

Welcome! Therapy takes a gentle, empowering approach to help you compassionately understand and overcome the complex, difficult symptoms of PTSD. I have pursued advanced training through The International Society of Trauma and Dissociation, a leading organization in research and development of trauma treatment, to provide excellent services to help you achieve healing.

I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.

My ideal client is someone who comes to therapy in a time of need. They might be experiencing anxiety due to life changes and transitions or they might be experiencing symptoms of anxiety for the first time and be concerned as to where the anxiety came from. The client might be processing loss or grief from a loved one or past friendships and or relationships. My ideal client will have needs such as needing to identify coping skills to get through life stressors, assistance with reaching goals. As a therapist I would be able to provide the client with a objective perspective to bounce their ideas and situations off of.

As an LCSW with a Master's degree from the University of Wisconsin, I'm deeply committed to providing culturally competent and inclusive therapy services to individuals from diverse backgrounds. With a focus on serving BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities, I'm dedicated to addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by marginalized populations. I approach therapy from a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive lens. My therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, cultural humility, and social justice, as I work collaboratively with clients to navigate the intersections of identity, culture, and mental health.

I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. By using Cognitive Processing Therapy and Exposure Therapy, I treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I have knowledge working with individuals that have experienced traumas related to military, sexual trauma, and stressful events such as COVID-19. I also have expertise with using Parent Child Interaction Therapy to work with parents of children with emotional and behavior issues. I assist with helping you bond, cope and have more confidence as a parent.

I work with children, families, parents, teens, and adults and strive to help them overcome challenges and hardships in their lives such as anxiety, depression, grief, adjustment and transition concerns, trauma, and many other mental health concerns. I seek to build a strong trusting relationship with my clients so that we can work together to work on some of life's harder issues.

You are deserving of love & satisfying intimate relationships. Enhance your Intimate Relationship through a variety of counseling options including secular premarital counseling, marital therapy, couples sex therapy, relationship counseling & Individual counseling. Sessions can help you improve your communication skills, Develop new ways of solving conflict, Learn how to express affection in more meaningful ways, Identify your role within the relationship, Gain a deeper understanding of your partner & work to negotiate choices that benefit your relationship and increase satisfaction.

C.G. Jung wrote, "Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate." I am interested in helping people bring their unconscious (traumas, memories, trapped emotions, younger selves, stuck energy) safely into conscious awareness so these parts can be unburdened and healed. There are many ways to do this: EMDR, ego state/IFS, breath work, somatic therapy, meditation, among others. I love shadow work and helping clients heal at the deepest level. I typically have a waitlist, but the length of expected wait time varies from time to time.

As your therapist, we will process anxiety, depression, past traumas, reroute negative behaviors, & learn how lived experiences impact the way you view the world currently. My clients often seek therapy because they are wanting to uncover the meanings behind their emotions; together, we are often able to uncover the meaning behind these emotions by better understanding past traumas encountered. Only then, can we replace negative behaviors that have stemmed from these traumas, together. I provide a safe & genuine space for LGBTQ clients & practice from an inclusive & client-centered perspective.

I know that seeking help is often a difficult decision whether it's for yourself or your loved one. I commend you on your choice to strive for a healthier life. It is important to me that I provide an accepting, comforting environment that allows you to feel safe when discussing difficult topics. As a social worker, I am very client-focused. You are the expert in your life and I want to join with you to enhance your strengths and prepare for a brighter future. Stop waiting and schedule an appointment today! Evening and weekend appointments available.

**Telehealth sessions only. ** It can be difficult to reach out for professional help. I hope to make the process as easy as possible. Whether you're struggling with relationships, life transitions, depression, anxiety, or managing emotions, we can work together to help you live a more fulfilling life. I work to help individual, couples, and families better understand their difficulties and identify a plan and steps to achieve their goals.

Hello. Thank you for inquiring about counseling services. I look forward to hearing from you. I provide services for individuals, couples, and families, ages ranging from preteen (12) - adulthood. I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, trauma, stress, depression, and relationship issues. I utilize traditional talk therapy, EMDR, and The TCM Method. My approach is strength based, person centered where the therapeutic relationship is key, along with a positive and supportive environment.

I know that seeking help is not a comfortable space for many. I believe in the resiliency of every individual and appreciate the uniqueness of families. It is humbling to partner with you or someone you love as we address issues that cause distress and play out in different aspects of life. Our shortcomings are many, our strengths enormous, and our weaknesses reveal our humanity, regardless of life experiences, ethnicity, culture, age, religion, or sexual orientation. I am passionate about helping and supporting families and individuals find healing through approaches in my clinical training to help toward wholeness.

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.

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.

Catherine specializes in helping clients work through difficult times and provides the strategies and techniques necessary for empowerment as well as making and maintaining positive changes. Catherine works with children, teenagers, and adults and often addresses anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, adjustment issues, relational and family challenges, confidence, sexuality issues and substance abuse problems. Each person is unique and therapy must be tailored to meet their specific needs and goals.

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 believe counseling can be a lot of different things. Sometimes it's about keeping someone company while they're going through a hard time. Sometimes it's processing events from the past or maybe dealing with events that are happening right now. It can also be learning a new skill or different ways to cope. Together, we can decide what you need and work at your pace to address what you feel is the most important. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor in Indiana.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with professional experience working with a variety of individuals and families. I have several previous years of experience working within the realms of the child welfare and probation systems, and much of my more recent private practice work has been focused on individuals struggling with eating disorders and addiction. I also have a great deal of experience conducting emergency psychiatric assessments and helping those undergoing a mental health crisis. I offer clients warmth, empathy, a safe environment without judgement, and I'm ready to meet them wherever they're at emotionally.