Female Therapists in Mishawaka, IN
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Courtney M Carroll
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, MATs
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mishawaka, IN 46545
Courtney Carroll, "My ideal clients are kids age 8 and up, preteens, teens, and adults who are interested in using arts-based interventions alongside traditional clinical therapy to treat trauma and stress related issues. I see most clients in the art studio in our practice and utilize materials such as painting, drawing, clay, mixed media to work to enhance expression, to build resilience, and create healing from within oneself."
Courtney Carroll, "My ideal clients are kids age 8 and up, preteens, teens, and adults who are interested in using arts-based interventions alongside traditional clinical therapy to treat trauma and stress related issues. I see most clients in the art studio in our practice and utilize materials such as painting, drawing, clay, mixed media to work to enhance expression, to build resilience, and create healing from within oneself."
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An area of passion for me is helping to restore broken relationships- anything from healing infidelity to growing in communication. I long to help clients give voice to their pain, to articulate the challenge and to offer support in the journey. I balance that work with my love for working with women's issues- this can include anything from infertility, loss/grief, and post-partum transition or women who have just lost themselves along the way. I am thankful for the opportunity to support women and their partners in these seasons.
An area of passion for me is helping to restore broken relationships- anything from healing infidelity to growing in communication. I long to help clients give voice to their pain, to articulate the challenge and to offer support in the journey. I balance that work with my love for working with women's issues- this can include anything from infertility, loss/grief, and post-partum transition or women who have just lost themselves along the way. I am thankful for the opportunity to support women and their partners in these seasons.
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Dr. Erin K Leonard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LLC
Verified Verified
Mishawaka, IN 46545
If you want relief and answers quickly, you need a highly trained expert in the field. As a doctor who has been successfully treating clients for twenty years, as well as, an author for Psychology Today and a national expert who has appeared on major networks and written for national publications, I am a therapist who can help quickly so you can progress to a happy, peaceful, and fulfilling life.
If you want relief and answers quickly, you need a highly trained expert in the field. As a doctor who has been successfully treating clients for twenty years, as well as, an author for Psychology Today and a national expert who has appeared on major networks and written for national publications, I am a therapist who can help quickly so you can progress to a happy, peaceful, and fulfilling life.
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Do you (or someone close to you) love video games? Does it seem like the only place you belong is online or in game? Do games give you a place where you can be the person you wish you could be IRL? Video games are one of the most pervasive forms of media today. They hone important skills like perseverance, curiosity, and problem-solving. In addition, they provide social connection, clear rules and expectations, opportunities to try on new roles and identities, and immersive narratives that allow us to explore (or escape) ourselves and the world around us.
Do you (or someone close to you) love video games? Does it seem like the only place you belong is online or in game? Do games give you a place where you can be the person you wish you could be IRL? Video games are one of the most pervasive forms of media today. They hone important skills like perseverance, curiosity, and problem-solving. In addition, they provide social connection, clear rules and expectations, opportunities to try on new roles and identities, and immersive narratives that allow us to explore (or escape) ourselves and the world around us.
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Lacey Barroso
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mishawaka, IN 46545
Now accepting new clients! Located in South Bend, IN but able to see clients across the state for telehealth services. Reach out if you are interested in receiving empathetic, eclectic, non-judgmental, and evidence-based care.
Now accepting new clients! Located in South Bend, IN but able to see clients across the state for telehealth services. Reach out if you are interested in receiving empathetic, eclectic, non-judgmental, and evidence-based care.
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Carmen Burlingame
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mishawaka, IN 46544 (Online Only)
I remember the first time I heard the Brené Brown quote, "You can have courage, or you can have comfort, but we can't have both. Not at the same time." I may have uttered an expletive or two as I was surrounded by colleagues at a retreat; it hit a little too close to home. I find myself deeply honored to be there at the moment when a person recognizes that they want more than what they've currently been experiencing. To walk the journey alongside a person who longs for deeper connections, freedom from their history, or who wants to experience truer joy - it is a tremendous privilege.
I remember the first time I heard the Brené Brown quote, "You can have courage, or you can have comfort, but we can't have both. Not at the same time." I may have uttered an expletive or two as I was surrounded by colleagues at a retreat; it hit a little too close to home. I find myself deeply honored to be there at the moment when a person recognizes that they want more than what they've currently been experiencing. To walk the journey alongside a person who longs for deeper connections, freedom from their history, or who wants to experience truer joy - it is a tremendous privilege.
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My name is Rita Brockie, MSEd, LMHC, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), in the state of Indiana, and I graduated from Indiana University South Bend with a Master of Science in Education, Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MSEd), and I have been working with individuals and families for over seven years in our community. I educate individuals and families about wellness dimensions in our lives including emotional, physical, spiritual, and relationships, and I assist clients in finding more satisfaction in these areas.
My name is Rita Brockie, MSEd, LMHC, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), in the state of Indiana, and I graduated from Indiana University South Bend with a Master of Science in Education, Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MSEd), and I have been working with individuals and families for over seven years in our community. I educate individuals and families about wellness dimensions in our lives including emotional, physical, spiritual, and relationships, and I assist clients in finding more satisfaction in these areas.
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My focus is to help others improve their communication skills, become more independent, and learn to regulate their emotions while decreasing challenging behaviors. We can also focus on short-term needs such as nanny training, parent training, toilet training and school readiness. You may also consider working with us to become your child's therapist through www.parentledtherapies.com. At PLT, we provide training and professional guidance while your child receives consistent services. Note: BCBAs cannot diagnose. Please see your General Practitioner or Psychiatrist.
My focus is to help others improve their communication skills, become more independent, and learn to regulate their emotions while decreasing challenging behaviors. We can also focus on short-term needs such as nanny training, parent training, toilet training and school readiness. You may also consider working with us to become your child's therapist through www.parentledtherapies.com. At PLT, we provide training and professional guidance while your child receives consistent services. Note: BCBAs cannot diagnose. Please see your General Practitioner or Psychiatrist.
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Valeria Slapak Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mishawaka, IN 46545 (Online Only)
I welcome people from all walks of life in my practice. During our therapy sessions I offer my clients the space and the time to explore, define and gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships to others and to the world. Turning difficult feelings into words, helps making meaning of human experience. This is the best way to take control of strong emotions, instead of them controlling us. I like to support people in living their lives in a way that can feel authentic and functional.
I welcome people from all walks of life in my practice. During our therapy sessions I offer my clients the space and the time to explore, define and gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships to others and to the world. Turning difficult feelings into words, helps making meaning of human experience. This is the best way to take control of strong emotions, instead of them controlling us. I like to support people in living their lives in a way that can feel authentic and functional.
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Kaylyn Bussard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mishawaka, IN 46545
Are your emotions out of control? Do you feel like you need things to change, but you don't know how to get there? Are you fed up with struggling to get through the day? Mental and emotional health have a huge impact on our daily lives and ability to reach our goals. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, identity challenges, or life transitions, there is hope.
Are your emotions out of control? Do you feel like you need things to change, but you don't know how to get there? Are you fed up with struggling to get through the day? Mental and emotional health have a huge impact on our daily lives and ability to reach our goals. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, identity challenges, or life transitions, there is hope.
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Naomi Adams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , LCAC, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mishawaka, IN 46545 (Online Only)
Often circumstances in our lives can rob us of the opportunity to become the person you were created to be and living our best life can be stifled. Regardless of what you have been through or are currently going through, you have the power to take back what belongs to you. Naomi is passionate about empowering women on how to survive and to regain their life back through trauma recovery. She is specifically trained to work with a variety of clients with issues related to depression, anxiety, substance abuse issues and other stress responses. Naomi also specialized in guiding women to develop skills that increase their effectiveness.
Often circumstances in our lives can rob us of the opportunity to become the person you were created to be and living our best life can be stifled. Regardless of what you have been through or are currently going through, you have the power to take back what belongs to you. Naomi is passionate about empowering women on how to survive and to regain their life back through trauma recovery. She is specifically trained to work with a variety of clients with issues related to depression, anxiety, substance abuse issues and other stress responses. Naomi also specialized in guiding women to develop skills that increase their effectiveness.
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Navigating through this (gestures broadly at everything) is quite the challenge. Let's talk about it. While I warmly welcome everyone to therapy, my background has always involved working with those who feel like they don’t fit the “norm” - ethical non-monogamists, LGBTQIA+ folks, kinksters, artists, non-religious folks, neurodivergent adults, wanderers, "former gifted kids," underrepresented minorities in tech/business, spiritual explorers, burnt out high-achievers, and anyone else made to feel like an outsider.
Navigating through this (gestures broadly at everything) is quite the challenge. Let's talk about it. While I warmly welcome everyone to therapy, my background has always involved working with those who feel like they don’t fit the “norm” - ethical non-monogamists, LGBTQIA+ folks, kinksters, artists, non-religious folks, neurodivergent adults, wanderers, "former gifted kids," underrepresented minorities in tech/business, spiritual explorers, burnt out high-achievers, and anyone else made to feel like an outsider.
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Zarandona Counseling LLC has expanded as a group practice. We currently have 6 therapists, ranging in specialty, and provide services for teens (14 and up) and adults. While Elena Zarandona is currently on a waiting list, she is happy to recommend any of the therapist working with her. We encourage you to use our contact form when requesting an appointment so we can match you with the best therapist to meet your needs. www.zarandonacounseling.com/contact-us
Zarandona Counseling LLC has expanded as a group practice. We currently have 6 therapists, ranging in specialty, and provide services for teens (14 and up) and adults. While Elena Zarandona is currently on a waiting list, she is happy to recommend any of the therapist working with her. We encourage you to use our contact form when requesting an appointment so we can match you with the best therapist to meet your needs. www.zarandonacounseling.com/contact-us
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Dr. Wendy Settle provides teletherapy for adults and teenagers in Indiana presenting with anxiety, OCD, depression, self-esteem, stress management, panic attacks, depersonalization/derealization, Body Focused Repetitive Behavior (e.g., hair pulling, skin picking), tic disorders, seasonal affective disorder, ADHD, & college adjustment. Her theoretical orientation integrates biopsychosocial, developmental, behavioral (such as exposure and response prevention), cultural, cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, as well as other mindfulness-based perspectives.
Dr. Wendy Settle provides teletherapy for adults and teenagers in Indiana presenting with anxiety, OCD, depression, self-esteem, stress management, panic attacks, depersonalization/derealization, Body Focused Repetitive Behavior (e.g., hair pulling, skin picking), tic disorders, seasonal affective disorder, ADHD, & college adjustment. Her theoretical orientation integrates biopsychosocial, developmental, behavioral (such as exposure and response prevention), cultural, cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, as well as other mindfulness-based perspectives.
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Hi! My name is Kim Dodd and I have been a Marriage & Family Therapist for 20 years. I believe personal connection with your therapist is the utmost importance. I want YOU to know that you can trust me, feel comfortable with me and believe that I can hold hope for you in a way that you may be struggling with for yourself.
Hi! My name is Kim Dodd and I have been a Marriage & Family Therapist for 20 years. I believe personal connection with your therapist is the utmost importance. I want YOU to know that you can trust me, feel comfortable with me and believe that I can hold hope for you in a way that you may be struggling with for yourself.
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Each person has the power to heal and change if they are brave enough to tap into their own inner wisdom. Healing begins with acceptance and a compassionate understanding of oneself, their world, and the experiences that shaped them. Jane offers a person-centered, genuine, compassionate approach to help guide each person to a gentle understanding of themselves and the world around them while empowering them to live shamelessly as their full authentic selves remembering that they are the author of their story.
Each person has the power to heal and change if they are brave enough to tap into their own inner wisdom. Healing begins with acceptance and a compassionate understanding of oneself, their world, and the experiences that shaped them. Jane offers a person-centered, genuine, compassionate approach to help guide each person to a gentle understanding of themselves and the world around them while empowering them to live shamelessly as their full authentic selves remembering that they are the author of their story.
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Amy Levin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mishawaka, IN 46545 (Online Only)
You may be struggling to manage anxiety or depression, relationships, life transitions, or loss. Or you may be asking yourself questions that feel too overwhelming to find answers to on your own. Whether it is your first time considering therapy or you have lots of experience working with a therapist, I offer a non-judgmental, safe, and collaborative space for you to process the challenges or experiences you are facing, and to freely explore and express yourself.
You may be struggling to manage anxiety or depression, relationships, life transitions, or loss. Or you may be asking yourself questions that feel too overwhelming to find answers to on your own. Whether it is your first time considering therapy or you have lots of experience working with a therapist, I offer a non-judgmental, safe, and collaborative space for you to process the challenges or experiences you are facing, and to freely explore and express yourself.
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Choose Joy Counseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mishawaka, IN 46544
At Choose Joy, there is not a once size fits all approach. My goal is to value each client for what they can bring to the sessions. Working together, the client will set their own goals.
At Choose Joy, there is not a once size fits all approach. My goal is to value each client for what they can bring to the sessions. Working together, the client will set their own goals.
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Can't stop worrying? Is it hard to make or follow through on a decision? Do you notice that you're angry more often? I offer a caring compassionate approach to help people with everyday problems and worries. Finding practical solutions that work for you to help end worries or fears, melt downs and to take control of bad habits. I work with you to build on and develop skills that complement the strengths you already have to achieve your life goals.
Can't stop worrying? Is it hard to make or follow through on a decision? Do you notice that you're angry more often? I offer a caring compassionate approach to help people with everyday problems and worries. Finding practical solutions that work for you to help end worries or fears, melt downs and to take control of bad habits. I work with you to build on and develop skills that complement the strengths you already have to achieve your life goals.
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Welcome! I enjoy working with clients who are seeking to heal and grow. Many of my clients have experienced trauma and significant life stressors. These often coincide with anxiety, depression, or PTSD.
Welcome! I enjoy working with clients who are seeking to heal and grow. Many of my clients have experienced trauma and significant life stressors. These often coincide with anxiety, depression, or PTSD.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.