Relationship Issues Therapists in Fort Wayne, IN

I have been treating mental health issues for the past 20+ years and focus my services on individual as well as family/couples sessions. In addition to providing psychotherapy, I also provide services for couples dealing with separation, divorce, or custody issues.

Welcome! I am here to help. I bring a unique skill set of life experiences in which I have personally struggled with. I provide a depth of compassion for those who struggle with anxiety, betrayal, chronic stress, complex trauma, family-of-origin themes/wounds, and narcissistic abuse. I feel profoundly privileged to embark with you on your journey of personal growth, navigating difficult topics. It takes courage to work toward greater fulfillment, identifying goals, and learning solutions to problems which cause emotional turmoil. I have sixty years of knowledge and will provide a non-judgmental environment.

Do you struggle to understand yourself? Do you struggle to move through healthy conflict resolution with your partner? As your therapist, I can help you with these issues and attend to any early attachment issues that may be impacting you. You will learn how to work through limiting negative beliefs and how your past experiences impact you today. My clients often seek therapy because they want to uncover the meanings behind their emotions; together, we can often uncover the meaning behind these emotions by better understanding past traumas encountered.

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 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.

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 am a client-centered therapist that has a tenacious passion for helping hurting people overcome life challenges and experiential injuries through transformative insight-oriented sessions. Clients are empowered to maximize their potential for engaging in positive coping skills that aid them in managing past, present, and future triggers to maladaptive thinking and behavior problems. I focus on strength building and resiliency development. Clients will be encouraged to be collaborative participators in their healing journeys through authentic reflections, completion of homework assignments, and active evaluation of goal progress.

We work alongside each person to create new depths of mental, emotional and physical growth. Perhaps you are trying to recover from trauma, infidelity, addictions, or have lost the spark with your life, it is my passion to help you reconnect. Our direct, gentle approach aims to help you experience relief from emotional suffering. Together, we will confront your life challenges and discover the many unique strengths you carry within.

Showing up to do the work of healing is an act of bravery, and I am honored to walk alongside individuals as they navigate this process. I work with adults looking for help navigating big emotions (anxiety, depression, anger, etc...), wanting to improve relationships, looking to process traumatic life experiences, and desiring to connect with their truest and most authentic selves. I also enjoy working with adults who are in a faith deconstruction process.

I have always had a passion for working with underserved populations and those in need. Most of my experience has been with providing therapy to children and adults who have experienced trauma, as well as those who have struggled with anxiety and depression. I aim to create trusting and authentic partnerships between myself and clients on their journey to healing. I strive to utilize an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed approach to create a safe space for all clients to learn, grow, and embrace healthy connection, while acknowledging the impacts of environment and culture.

As a Christian psychologist with over 40 years in practice I try to combine Biblical principals with sound psychological research and clinical experience. My focus is working with individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, stress, guilt, worry, fear, anger, or trust issues as well as with couples dealing with affairs, communication issues, issues with being together or parenting issues. I work with adults over the age of 18 only or children if accompanied by a parent. My practice is limited to only taking only a few people at a time so we can concentrate on their specific and unique issues and concerns.

Accepting new clients 6/15/24. If we don't have relationships in this life, then what do we have? Relationships: that's what it is all about. When life is full of stress, arguments, chaos, pain, and hurt, our relationships struggle. We then feel very bad about ourselves and are often miserable! I can help guide you back to those quality relationships you used to have. Imagine a life filled with much more relaxation and happiness.

I feel inspired to work with people from all walks of life and am interested in collaborating with people to work through their trauma and hardship. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages and feel especially drawn to the needs of those who have experienced abuse, particularly those in the LGTBQ+ community. I enjoy working with college students experiencing the stress of life transitions and adapting to the rigors and demands of school work and expectations. I also really enjoy working with individual teens, adults, seniors, couples, and families.

Licensed in Florida, Georgia, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Indiana. During virtual sessions, we are able to maintain a personal, intimate setting. You will receive a warm, compassionate, non-judgmental, and safe space to explore and implement solutions. You will be provided with options to build on your personal strengths and make improvements in your life. I have been providing services to a variety of people and appreciate the opportunity to be a part of assisting you on your journey to achieve your dreams and goals.

I specialize in working with those with anxiety and depression. I also have a particular focus on family structure as appropriate. I focus on the well being of the client and their environment. I use a strength based approach to encourage personal growth.

I utilize an integrative approach and I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR. It is a laser focused therapy to address the root issue of trauma/negative experiences, as well as helping address symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, panic, trauma and so much more. It is possible for people of all ages and experiences to benefit from EMDR, and I am humbled when given the opportunity to assist someone through this process.

I am currently accepting new clients. I am scheduling for late June/early July. I enjoy building trusting and therapeutic relationships with my clients. I am honored each time a person allows me to become a part of their life and the change process. I enjoy working with individuals and families of all different shapes and sizes.

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

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.