Domestic Abuse Therapists in Greenwood, IN

My ideal client would be vulnerable yet aware in the beginning. They would be open to learning about therapy options. They would also have many questions, including sharing their fears regarding therapy. My ideal client would also be prepared to complete homework assignments and truly engage in each session. During the therapeutic sessions, I would learn what each emotion looks like for my client and how it impacts their lives. My ideal client's growth is evident in each session that they participate in, and they never give up on them.

Are you struggling with past trauma that has happened to you? Do you feel like you are just going through the motions in life? Do you want more happiness in life and less depression and anxiety symptoms? I am here to help! I am an experienced therapist that's willing and here to listen and validate you. My goal is to have everyone feel welcomed and heard. I am an adolescent and adult certified professional trauma and CSAYC therapist working with trauma victims from war, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, physical and emotional abuse, and individuals fleeing countries of all ages.

I focus on many issues affecting the well-being of my clients including substance abuse and addiction, psychological and emotional issues, social and family relationships, personal and professional goals, wellness, spirituality, and coping with trauma and life stressors. I am here to help and I am here to listen. If you or someone you know is hurting right now, please pick up the phone and call me for a confidential consultation today. I would love the opportunity to help you improve your quality of life!

Integrating art therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and talk therapy, I offer a unique treatment approach for adults, teens, and families. In my 27 years of practice, I have extensive experience working with trauma (PTSD), abuse, mood disorders, anxiety disorders (including OCD) and interpersonal/relationship difficulties. My approach is supportive, collaborative and strength-based. I find fulfillment in helping individuals experience empowerment, increase resilience and make life changes that are sustainable and rewarding. My office is located downtown Bloomington in the historic Faris Building.

My focus is designed to help individuals, couples and families realize their strengths and potential. Working individually, as a couple, or a family, my clients can, with minimal assistance, effectively address and resolve issues that hinder their well-being. My understanding nature, paired with my strong desire to see people thrive, allows my clients to grow in a safe environment conducive to the achievement of optimum life potential. What sets my practice apart from others, is that I offer my services in an office setting, as well as in the privacy and comfort of your home.

I'm not currently accepting additional new clients at this time...this will be updated when my availability changes. Sanctuary Counseling Center is all about you, the client. The purpose of my practice is for you to find refuge and healing during life's toughest times. I am here to provide you empathy, encouragement, and partnership which can change the trajectory of your life. You are safe here.

Are you struggling in your relationship? Are you experiencing hopelessness? I specialize in getting couples back on track. I specialize in helping individuals and families. I can assist with those experiencing anger, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, domestic violence, relationship issues, addictions and more. We as a team can achieve goals. I have 20+ years clinical addiction work, individual, and family sessions. I am a Bilingual speaking therapist-English and Spanish. I am here to help you experience deeper connection and communication.

Counseling can be intimidating, but I want to foster a safe, compassionate, and empathetic place where you can talk about the things you don’t know how to talk about. As a therapist, I seek to create a space for your true self to shine through as we work together to confront the challenges, insecurities, and past traumas you carry, and to ultimately find healing. At this stage as you consider therapy and seek to find the right fit, I want to encourage you by simply saying that you are enough. You do not have to be more than who you are. And who you are is worthy of love, of care, and of mental and emotional health.

Are you looking to recover your life? Develop joy and peace? Resolve the pain? Improve your social and relationship skills? Would you like to discover your true heart and live with purpose and meaning? I would like to assist you in reaching your goals. I meet with all my clients online and offer convenient afternoon and evening hours. Online therapy eliminates commute time. Here are some authors and organizations that influence my style of therapy: Life Model Works; John Townsend; Henry Cloud; Transformation Prayer Ministry; Joy Starts Here; Prepare-Enrich; Dr. Daniel Amen.

I believe therapy offers us a unique opportunity to deal with the challenges we inevitably face. throughout our lives. Within each of us lies the ability for personal growth and insight. We may find ourselves struggling with life transitions, job loss, relationships, personal issues and a great deal of uncertainty. I believe that during these times the therapy process is beneficial in finding, creating and empowering the self towards healthy, meaningful growth and change.

My ideal client is anyone who genuinely wants help and genuinely wants to make a change. Their issues are immaterial.

If you have arrived at my profile because you have experienced anxiety, trauma, or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), I can only imagine what you are feeling in this moment. I want to say that I am glad that you are seeking help. Even though you may feel trapped in your body and the patterns and compulsions you experience, I want to tell you that there is hope. You don't have to live this way. We will work together to come up with a treatment plan to meet your needs and goals.

Do you feel the stress of your daily life and need help managing? Do you struggle with trauma and want to try EMDR to improve your mindset? Life gets really tough sometimes! Relationships get hard and become difficult to manage. Figuring out your next move can be challenging, and you may be at a complete loss. You may be doubting yourself. Sometimes, people struggle because they don’t have support and feel alone. Sometimes, they never learned how to identify their own emotions and communicate them in a healthy or productive way. Sometimes, people struggle because they have unhealthy coping patterns.

Our approach is to view the work of counseling as a dynamic process in which counselor and client work together towards helping the client better understand and cope with the problems of day-to-day living, and to connect with those inner resources and strengths that will lead to a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

Do you feel stuck or worn down? Do you want to overcome the roadblocks that are standing in your way? Is there something that is holding you back from experiencing authentic joy? Therapy is a great first step. Therapy is an amazing way to gain insight, learn ways to challenge distorted thoughts, learn relaxation techniques, and develop new coping skills.

In our journey of life, we experience challenges and hardships that can affect the way we think and feel. Do you feel stuck? unheard? disconnected? isolated? If you are experiencing any of these I am here to help you.

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.

Life is a journey. However, our journeys often include interruptions as a result of experiences such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, issues resulting from trauma, loss, divorce, relationship issues, parenting issues, and issues with aging, to name a few. These experiences can negatively impact our thoughts, feelings, and behavior and our overall quality of life. It is important to know that your life does not have to remain negatively impacted by what has happened to you.

My services are well suited for people who are younger and want a fun-loving therapist who's like a favorite aunt or tia to them. That tia is caring and wants the best for them. She makes them feel accepted for who they are, even in their toughest moments. They're often dealing with out of control emotions and spiraling worries. They may find that they're triggered from memories of adverse childhood experiences. They need help discovering root causes of symptoms and tools to help them cope, heal and recover. They desire to regulate their emotions, make better decisions, improve relationships, and live their best lives possible.