Gambling Therapists in Noblesville, IN

Are you struggling to find meaning and satisfaction in your life? If unresolved trauma has left you feeling alone and helpless, or the catastrophic predictions of anxiety have kept you immobilized, I can help. Throughout my career I have worked in several different levels of care and have extensive training treating addiction, mood disorders, and trauma. My personal journey in long term recovery as well as professional career has been focused on assisting people to shift from a sense of powerlessness to deep personal empowerment.

I explain to my clients that the hardest work they will do will be outside of the counseling office. Changing behaviors and ways of thinking can be the most difficult challenge when you feel stuck. I'm here to help individuals and couples improve communication and engage in healthier coping skills.

Would you like to thrive in your life, rather than just do your best to survive? I believe that most people routinely tolerate high levels of stress and begin to feel hopeless for far too long before they reach out for support. You could struggle from a change in sleep patterns, feeling overwhelmed, increased anxiety, fighting with family and friends, irritability most days, and feeling disconnected or unhappy with your life. In fact, many people try to survive life this way. I believe that even one of these symptoms is enough reason to seek support.

Are you feeling “stressed out” and overwhelmed, or concerned that your relationship may be on “life support”? Are you struggling to overcome a history of physical, emotional, or sexual trauma? Have alcohol and/or drugs become a means of coping with anxiety, depression, grief, or the stressors of daily life? Or, are you a man struggling with an addiction to sex or pornography? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then you have made the right choice by being here. I know this is difficult. You’ve likely been debating seeking help for months if not years.

I have been a licensed counselor for 14 years and have worked in a variety of clinical settings and roles. I am solution-focused and utilize evidence-based modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing/enhancement, and acceptance and commitment therapy. Areas of clinical expertise include substance use disorder, including opioid use disorder, and medication assisted treatment. Grief work, anxiety, depression, marital concerns, problem-solving, parenting skills, and adapting to change are all within my wheelhouse and I enjoy helping clients to process and resolve ambivalence around change.

I have helped many people from ages 12 to 80+ 'weather a personal crisis' regardless of circumstances; in addition, I have acquired special,training in working with returning military personnel in coping with their re-entry issues as well as helping them take 'next steps'. I am also an expert in career 'direction' as well as 'redirection', and regardless of age, I seek those people as clients who desire to become or retain an 'open mind'! I encourage 'self-esteem' as a precious commodity and promote one's own goals and personal values as their keys to happiness.

I have extensive experience working with couples and individuals. I specialize in working with infidelity, communication issues, addictions including alcohol, sex, co addiction; codependency, marital separation, relationship addiction, shame, anxiety, depression, and more. I have a very honest and straight forward approach and give feedback and guidance when needed. My office is a safe place to be you and to get to know you and your spouse better. Come learn to have a happier, healthier, fuller life and relationships. I work with relationship issues, but also with parent/child relationships, work relationships, and career counseling.

Sometimes we get stuck and feel trapped by our experiences related to substance use, addictive thinking, trauma, anxiety, depression and other addictive or high risk behaviors. If this sounds like you, I would like to help you manage these experiences and empower you to break through the challenges associated with your personal experience. I would like the opportunity to help you build up and enhance your strengths, minimize and plan for your limitations, and give you hope and opportunities to make the changes you desire.

I am an Anglican priest of over 30 years with degrees in the revitalization of organizations in conflict and in need of transition. I am also a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist as well as a Licensed Clinical Addiction Therapist. I also have the experience of my own journey in addiction in addition to my education. I work with adults who suffer from a variety of areas to develop workable and attainable goals to live life without distress to themselves or their support system.

I am a licensed therapist with a Masters in Social Work. My degree has given me the fundamentals necessary to embark on the journey of becoming a licensed mental health therapist. It has helped me learn to identify what people think and how they react to different situations. It also helped me to recognize the appropriate way of dealing with people and helping them without making them feel uncomfortable. Making sure my client’s understand their own problems properly while involving them in preparation for a plan of action is a goal I as a therapist strive for.

My name is Samantha Wright-Cooksey, MSW, LCSW. I have been a therapist for over 20 years with combined experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and their families. I have provided professional services in outpatient, home, community and school-based settings. I have worked in addictions as well as end of life issues. I utilize strength-based and solution focused techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and problem solving skills training. I offer in person and telehealth options for therapy. I accept most insurance, EAP, and self pay options.