Emotionally Focused Therapists in New Palestine, IN

I hope to provide a supportive space for clients to share and process experiences and emotions. I work with couples and families of all capacities (I.e. recently divorced, blended families, polyamorous relationships, co-parenting, LGBTQ+), using Emotionally Focused, Narrative, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I also work with children from age 8 and up utilizing play therapy. I’m passionate and have experience supporting those in the LGBTQ+ community, people navigating grief, and caregivers seeking support. I’ve worked with depression, anxiety, ADHD, ADD, ASD, trauma, divorce, and identity development.

I've always had an interest in working alongside individuals as they navigate their mental health journey. I find that individuals connect best with their varying emotions when they fully examine the meaning behind them and uncover the root cause of their struggles. As a therapist, I view my role as a fellow passenger during the therapeutic process. I believe in sitting with my client as they unpack their emotions, allowing us to examine and process them together. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages with their varying emotional challenges, including children and families.

Humans have a biological need to feel safe and worthy of love. In a world that repeatedly invalidates sensitivity and vulnerability, it’s not surprising that many of us struggle to feel happy, attain goals and find fulfilling romantic relationships. Some of us turn to substances, while others over function. If we are parents, we may find that we accidently repeat hurtful dynamics with our own children. Suddenly, or not so suddenly, we find ourselves struggling with guilt, shame and hopelessness. I am here to provide a warm and non-judgmental space, so that we may explore the strength and resilience you already posess.

Lotus of Life Counseling provides services for children, adults, and couples. Our team has extensive experience and specializes in various areas, including chronic health conditions, grief and loss, Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, depression, school, academic and career issues, social and emotional challenges, disordered eating, LGBTQ+ matters, couples counseling, perinatal and infant loss, and more. We offer appointments at our locations in Westfield and the East Side of Indy, as well as through virtual sessions. Please contact us to find out which provider would best meet your needs!

I earned my undergraduate degree in Bible and Religion from Anderson University. I completed my master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Indiana Wesleyan University. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. Additionally, I have post-graduate training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I have worked in residential facilities for at-risk youth, schools, prisons, churches and private practices.

Healing is hard. It takes time and has its ups and downs; healing is not linear. I am here to be with you through all of those times and help guide you through change. I specialize in young adults and adolescents. I enjoy helping my clients untangle their thoughts and recognize intense emotions. Transitions aren't easy at any age, and I'm here to help with that!

We all need to explore our fears, insecurities and those places in your life of which you are not proud. My wish is to provide a safe place to allow my clients to explore those vulnerable places and allow healing. I chose to be a therapist to help clients understand that they are valued, and they can accept themselves, flaws and all. Our collaborative efforts will establish a strong therapeutic relationship focusing on goals to create healing. I am transparent in the active healing research-based approach we will use in sessions. I want to empower clients to increase coping skills as well as engage in healthy relationships.

I work best with clients who are open to reflection and exploration, both inside and outside of therapy. I encourage clients to integrate change into their own personal life based off our work in-session. I have experience with topics including but not limited to processing trauma, learning to cope with anxiety or depression, identifying and adjusting negative interpersonal patterns, and more. I am flexible and open to expanding my knowledge on my clients' presenting issues. Clients who are willing to go on a journey to make changes (even small changes) toward healing, would find support and encouragement in the space I provide.

Are you struggling to embrace why you were created? Are you needing to be empowered to experience freedom from addiction, pain, abuse, and trauma? My experience has primarily centered around males, from childhood up through adulthood, who have dealt with depression and anxiety, traumatic relationships, crisis interventions, and various forms of addiction.

Are you ready to start your journey of self-discovery and transformation? I'm excited to walk with you through this process. Every session is a step towards unraveling the layers of your inner world, fostering positive changes, and crafting strategies for a brighter tomorrow.

I have been in the fields of mental health and substance abuse for over 20 years. I enjoy working with all populations. In trying to navigate through substance abuse and mental health issues, there are many factors that envelope a person's ability to cope with life. I understand that asking for help can be difficult and identifying a need for change can induce some fears. I can help you identify any changes that are needed and offer encouragement and support through your journey of self preservation.

Seeking transformation and support? My name is Annita Coburn, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Enlighten Healing. With 6+ years of experience, my holistic approach blends ACT, CBT, mindfulness, and positive psychology. As a minority, veteran, and woman, I celebrate diversity. Let's work together to overcome challenges, foster relationships, and lead a purposeful life. Contact me to start your journey.

My primary focus is on helping you embrace resiliency and daily practices such as confidence, courage, peace, relationships, self-compassion, and honoring what you believe in. Doing this will help you to transform into the self you want to be.

I am very eclectic in my interests and love working with clients with a myriad of struggles; from more typical presentations of depression and anxiety to major life transitions, trauma, grief, and dual diagnoses. I provide primarily adult individual and couples therapies but also work with select families and some teens. My primary focus is always on my relationship with clients, and I believe in a client-centered and interpersonal approach to navigating concerns.

Do you have thoughts, behaviors, or maladaptive patterns that have become a hinderance in your life? Have they become a barrier to creating and maintaining healthy relationships? Is this interfering with your sense of self, causing growing self-doubt or poor self-esteem? It is likely that these patterns were formed as defense mechanisms, uniquely designed in response to early experiences and environments, but now they no longer fit into the context of your life. Often these patterns are so entrenched in us that we’re not sure where they came from or how to stop them, which may produce feelings of anxiety, depression, fear, or grief.