Relationship Issues Therapists in Greenwood, IN
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Adam R Smithey
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CGT, CDC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Greenwood, IN 46142
Maybe you are tired of hearing 'Time's up!' from your therapist? Or you simply know that your relationship deserves personalized and customized attention? Workshops, Intensives, Retreats, and Online Sessions: visit my website to learn more about the various options I offer to help reach your goals in as little as one weekend! www.
Are you feeling less like romantic partners and more like roommates? What if life with your partner could be as exciting as it was when you first got together? (Re)discover your ideal relationship together in as little as one weekend.
Maybe you are tired of hearing 'Time's up!' from your therapist? Or you simply know that your relationship deserves personalized and customized attention? Workshops, Intensives, Retreats, and Online Sessions: visit my website to learn more about the various options I offer to help reach your goals in as little as one weekend! www.
Are you feeling less like romantic partners and more like roommates? What if life with your partner could be as exciting as it was when you first got together? (Re)discover your ideal relationship together in as little as one weekend.
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I effectively work with a variety of concerns and symptoms, including: various levels of depression, anxiety, mood management, identity issues, loss of purpose and meaning, religious trauma, anger, shame, breaking codependency, struggles with self worth, setting limits and boundaries with others and obligations, sexuality or gender identity issues, unhealthy relationship patterns—but ultimately I strive to help clients become whole beings by reintegrating disowned parts of themselves. I find my passion strongest and my work most effective with young adults (18-24) and earlier adulthood (25-50).
I effectively work with a variety of concerns and symptoms, including: various levels of depression, anxiety, mood management, identity issues, loss of purpose and meaning, religious trauma, anger, shame, breaking codependency, struggles with self worth, setting limits and boundaries with others and obligations, sexuality or gender identity issues, unhealthy relationship patterns—but ultimately I strive to help clients become whole beings by reintegrating disowned parts of themselves. I find my passion strongest and my work most effective with young adults (18-24) and earlier adulthood (25-50).
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My specialties lie in areas such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma recovery, and personal growth.
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.
My specialties lie in areas such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma recovery, and personal growth.
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.
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evolve therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, IMAGO, ART, BSP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Greenwood, IN 46143
We know from personal experience how to create and maintain the relationship of your dreams.
Is your relationship in pain? Experience a weekend workshop for couples and gain a deep understanding of your relationship. Are you in constant conflict with your partner arguing over the same old things without finding resolution? Would you like the passion, joy and trust back in your relationship? Most people come to couples therapy because they want something they don't have and they think they can get it. Well, you CAN get it! You can have the relationship of your dreams.
We know from personal experience how to create and maintain the relationship of your dreams.
Is your relationship in pain? Experience a weekend workshop for couples and gain a deep understanding of your relationship. Are you in constant conflict with your partner arguing over the same old things without finding resolution? Would you like the passion, joy and trust back in your relationship? Most people come to couples therapy because they want something they don't have and they think they can get it. Well, you CAN get it! You can have the relationship of your dreams.
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Jack Gettelman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Greenwood, IN 46142 (Online Only)
Do you feel stuck in your life or relationship? Do you feel burdened by feelings of anxiety or depression and can't find the motivation to change? I help those who feel stuck find traction in their lives and the courage to make positive changes and build habits that will invigorate their life.
Hi, I'm Jack! I am a relational-based therapist who has a strong desire to meet you where you are and empower you to create meaningful change in your life. I am to challenge those willing to work while maintaining a balance of respect and compassion.
Do you feel stuck in your life or relationship? Do you feel burdened by feelings of anxiety or depression and can't find the motivation to change? I help those who feel stuck find traction in their lives and the courage to make positive changes and build habits that will invigorate their life.
Hi, I'm Jack! I am a relational-based therapist who has a strong desire to meet you where you are and empower you to create meaningful change in your life. I am to challenge those willing to work while maintaining a balance of respect and compassion.
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Solid Ground Counseling LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT , CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greenwood, IN 46143
The relationship you build with your therapist is vital, to not just the success of the outcome of therapy, but also to enjoying the process and experience.
You're likely here because you are seeking change in some area of your life. You've likely found my profile due to some discord in your relationship(s) you hope to resolve. I'm Chelsea Summerlot. My passion is to help relationships thrive with mutual respect, honest and open communication, and learning more about your loved one. Whether in your relationship with yourself or with another, I am here to journey alongside you in building a strong foundation from which your life can grow.
The relationship you build with your therapist is vital, to not just the success of the outcome of therapy, but also to enjoying the process and experience.
You're likely here because you are seeking change in some area of your life. You've likely found my profile due to some discord in your relationship(s) you hope to resolve. I'm Chelsea Summerlot. My passion is to help relationships thrive with mutual respect, honest and open communication, and learning more about your loved one. Whether in your relationship with yourself or with another, I am here to journey alongside you in building a strong foundation from which your life can grow.
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A quality and trusting therapeutic relationship is essential to making progress, if I am not a fit (and I don’t fit for everyone) I can help you find someone who might.
Hi, I’m Whitney. I have been a professional counselor since 2012. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in the state of Indiana. I spend much of my time working with individuals and couples. I am a Christian and do specialize in faith-based counseling. I work with clients from a variety of faith backgrounds and or belief-systems, I do not push my beliefs on anyone, about anything. What works for me, may not work for everyone. I believe your life journey is your own, and it’s not my job to tell you what to do on your walk.
A quality and trusting therapeutic relationship is essential to making progress, if I am not a fit (and I don’t fit for everyone) I can help you find someone who might.
Hi, I’m Whitney. I have been a professional counselor since 2012. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in the state of Indiana. I spend much of my time working with individuals and couples. I am a Christian and do specialize in faith-based counseling. I work with clients from a variety of faith backgrounds and or belief-systems, I do not push my beliefs on anyone, about anything. What works for me, may not work for everyone. I believe your life journey is your own, and it’s not my job to tell you what to do on your walk.
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Cameron Stahlhut
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenwood, IN 46143 (Online Only)
Growing in your Christian faith and creating a lasting strong relationship with Jesus is a priority.
My desired families are those that love Jesus and want to grow in their faith. Of course, I would love and accept all clients despite religious/philosophical preferences. I have extensive experience working with couples, individuals/couples coping with trauma, coping with a phase of life, addictions, and men's issues. The single most important attribute I can provide, higher than the philosophy and the techniques of counseling, I genuinely care about every individual that steps into my care. We all need a support system that cares for our needs and can point us in the right direction when we are surrounded by darkness.
Growing in your Christian faith and creating a lasting strong relationship with Jesus is a priority.
My desired families are those that love Jesus and want to grow in their faith. Of course, I would love and accept all clients despite religious/philosophical preferences. I have extensive experience working with couples, individuals/couples coping with trauma, coping with a phase of life, addictions, and men's issues. The single most important attribute I can provide, higher than the philosophy and the techniques of counseling, I genuinely care about every individual that steps into my care. We all need a support system that cares for our needs and can point us in the right direction when we are surrounded by darkness.
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Carly Bishop
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenwood, IN 46143
Welcome to my page! I specialize in working with all types of trauma, anxiety disorders, and relationship issues. Whether you’ve experienced a single traumatic event or a lifetime of trauma or chronic stress, I would be honored to hear your story and walk alongside you in your healing journey. Maybe you’re always angry or anxious and don’t know why. Maybe you feel like you’re always falling short of your goals or that it’s hard to envision goals for your life at all. Maybe you struggle with thoughts like “I’m not good enough” or “I’m a failure”. If this sounds like you, I would love to talk with you!
Welcome to my page! I specialize in working with all types of trauma, anxiety disorders, and relationship issues. Whether you’ve experienced a single traumatic event or a lifetime of trauma or chronic stress, I would be honored to hear your story and walk alongside you in your healing journey. Maybe you’re always angry or anxious and don’t know why. Maybe you feel like you’re always falling short of your goals or that it’s hard to envision goals for your life at all. Maybe you struggle with thoughts like “I’m not good enough” or “I’m a failure”. If this sounds like you, I would love to talk with you!
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My specialities include interpersonal and intimate relationship issues, life transition issues, family/marital stressors, crisis/suicide, men's issues, depression/anxiety and life challenges.
I work with couples, individuals, adolescents and families covering a wide range of emotional, behavioral and relationship issues. I strive to provide a comfortable and supportive environment in which people feel safe to explore issues that keep them locked in destructive patterns. My work style is highly personalized and tailored to the individual needs of people to support insight and personal growth. I believe in a collaborative approach and relationship with my clients that preserves their right to self-determination and holds an unconditional positive regard for each person I encounter.
My specialities include interpersonal and intimate relationship issues, life transition issues, family/marital stressors, crisis/suicide, men's issues, depression/anxiety and life challenges.
I work with couples, individuals, adolescents and families covering a wide range of emotional, behavioral and relationship issues. I strive to provide a comfortable and supportive environment in which people feel safe to explore issues that keep them locked in destructive patterns. My work style is highly personalized and tailored to the individual needs of people to support insight and personal growth. I believe in a collaborative approach and relationship with my clients that preserves their right to self-determination and holds an unconditional positive regard for each person I encounter.
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Whether you deal with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues or seek personal growth, I am here to support you on this journey towards a healthier life.
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.
Whether you deal with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues or seek personal growth, I am here to support you on this journey towards a healthier life.
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.
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Has life ever felt overwhelming? Have you felt you would benefit from someone to listen, suggest something new to try, or just talk you through somewhere to start? Dealing with stress, conflict in relationships, feelings of being out of control, inability to organize thoughts and everyday life, and/or navigating crisis alongside personal or family responsibilities can be overwhelming and make it difficult to seek help. You've made a courageous stride forward by coming here!
My experience has allowed me to help people through a wide variety of life stressors and challenges including: anxiety, worry, stress, relationship difficulties, couple's conflict, family stress and conflict, and involvement in state systems.
Has life ever felt overwhelming? Have you felt you would benefit from someone to listen, suggest something new to try, or just talk you through somewhere to start? Dealing with stress, conflict in relationships, feelings of being out of control, inability to organize thoughts and everyday life, and/or navigating crisis alongside personal or family responsibilities can be overwhelming and make it difficult to seek help. You've made a courageous stride forward by coming here!
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Abram Sinn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenwood, IN 46142
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Are you struggling in life or a relationship? Perhaps you and your partner just can't stop arguing, or your new child has caused you to feel as though you have lost control of your relationship. Has your marriage been forever redefined by an affair and you're wondering what this means? Are you experiencing anxiety about a decision, unable to move through a transition, and feeling undefined in a world full of definitions? You are not alone. I have committed my life to helping people like you. Let me help reduce conflict, increase communication, and rebuild trust and healing.
Are you struggling in life or a relationship? Perhaps you and your partner just can't stop arguing, or your new child has caused you to feel as though you have lost control of your relationship. Has your marriage been forever redefined by an affair and you're wondering what this means? Are you experiencing anxiety about a decision, unable to move through a transition, and feeling undefined in a world full of definitions? You are not alone. I have committed my life to helping people like you. Let me help reduce conflict, increase communication, and rebuild trust and healing.
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My focus is on our relationship as client and therapist.
I work best with people who are feeling chained down by their self-esteem, whether that be from their self-talk or external factors such as family, friends, or society. Anyone who is looking to improve their life overall, even if they do not know what that looks like. People who are seeking to heighten their intuition and prioritize growth. I have a special passion for the LGBTQ+ community and am a gay-identifying therapist. I also specialize in mindfulness, grief, and oncology. I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy which allows people to quickly process trauma and other negative experiences in a short amount of time.
My focus is on our relationship as client and therapist.
I work best with people who are feeling chained down by their self-esteem, whether that be from their self-talk or external factors such as family, friends, or society. Anyone who is looking to improve their life overall, even if they do not know what that looks like. People who are seeking to heighten their intuition and prioritize growth. I have a special passion for the LGBTQ+ community and am a gay-identifying therapist. I also specialize in mindfulness, grief, and oncology. I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy which allows people to quickly process trauma and other negative experiences in a short amount of time.
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While I bring expertise from my training and clinical experience, you are the expert on your life, and I believe the therapeutic relationship is ultimately a partnership aimed at helping you to achieve the goals you want.
Sometimes life is confusing, more stressful than we think we can handle, or seemingly hopeless. No one should have to navigate their struggles alone, and I'm so glad you've landed here, looking at this page. Whether you're considering counseling to address depression, anxiety, or trauma, or you're seeking guidance amid stress in relationships or work, or it's something in between - I would love to join you on your healing journey.
While I bring expertise from my training and clinical experience, you are the expert on your life, and I believe the therapeutic relationship is ultimately a partnership aimed at helping you to achieve the goals you want.
Sometimes life is confusing, more stressful than we think we can handle, or seemingly hopeless. No one should have to navigate their struggles alone, and I'm so glad you've landed here, looking at this page. Whether you're considering counseling to address depression, anxiety, or trauma, or you're seeking guidance amid stress in relationships or work, or it's something in between - I would love to join you on your healing journey.
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Campbell Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenwood, IN 46143
Specialty areas consist of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, gay & lesbian, behavioral problems, relationship conflicts/problems, trauma and addictions.
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.
Specialty areas consist of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, gay & lesbian, behavioral problems, relationship conflicts/problems, trauma and addictions.
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.
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She works well with many types of struggles including anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, weight-loss, self-discovery concerns, and more.
Linda Childers is an individual therapist who pairs her dynamic energy with a gift of relating to clients to help them find their way. She pairs a strong intuitive sense with unconditional positive regard to help clients feel comfortable and at ease to explore life choices and enact positive change. Her strengths include helping clients uncover faulty thought patterns and discover new ways of thinking and being in the world.
She works well with many types of struggles including anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, weight-loss, self-discovery concerns, and more.
Linda Childers is an individual therapist who pairs her dynamic energy with a gift of relating to clients to help them find their way. She pairs a strong intuitive sense with unconditional positive regard to help clients feel comfortable and at ease to explore life choices and enact positive change. Her strengths include helping clients uncover faulty thought patterns and discover new ways of thinking and being in the world.
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My approach integrates CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy), DBT (dialectical behavior therapy), mindfulness, and humor to help clients achieve improved mood and increased personal and relationship satisfaction.
Hello, my name is Amber. I am a pre-licensed clinical social worker and I am passionate about working with youth and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Life is less stressful and more enjoyable when you are more effectively able to manage your emotions and strengthen your relationships, which I can help you achieve! I will be a source of support and I will offer you guidance as you navigate your life.
My approach integrates CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy), DBT (dialectical behavior therapy), mindfulness, and humor to help clients achieve improved mood and increased personal and relationship satisfaction.
Hello, my name is Amber. I am a pre-licensed clinical social worker and I am passionate about working with youth and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Life is less stressful and more enjoyable when you are more effectively able to manage your emotions and strengthen your relationships, which I can help you achieve! I will be a source of support and I will offer you guidance as you navigate your life.
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Sarah McMillan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greenwood, IN 46143
I provide services to children, teens, and adults seeking help for depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, defiant behaviors, ADHD, and many other needs.
Life can be like a deck of cards, sometimes dealing us a challenging hand, leaving us to feel powerless and as if we're going to lose no matter what. I believe it's not about the cards we are dealt, but how we play our hand. Whether you're facing new challenges or bearing through the same ones for many years, my mission is to help others navigate through these challenging cards we're sometimes dealt.
I provide services to children, teens, and adults seeking help for depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, defiant behaviors, ADHD, and many other needs.
Life can be like a deck of cards, sometimes dealing us a challenging hand, leaving us to feel powerless and as if we're going to lose no matter what. I believe it's not about the cards we are dealt, but how we play our hand. Whether you're facing new challenges or bearing through the same ones for many years, my mission is to help others navigate through these challenging cards we're sometimes dealt.
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Brenda Graves-Croom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
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My clients have relationship issues.
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.
My clients have relationship issues.
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.
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Relationship Issues Therapists
While need for human connection appears to be innate, the ability to form healthy, loving relationships is learned. Some evidence suggests that the ability to form a stable relationship starts to form in infancy, in a child's earliest experiences with a caregiver who reliably meets the infant's needs for food, care, warmth, protection, stimulation, and social contact. Such relationships are not destiny, but they are theorized to establish deeply ingrained patterns of relating to others. The end of a relationship, however, is often a source of great psychological anguish.