Gottman Method Therapists in Owen County, IN

Updated: I have 1 opening for a new tele therapy client in MI or IN. Many people are in their heads rather than in their body during intimacy. You may be thinking about things so much that you can’t enjoy pleasure in the moment. Maybe you are thinking about your performance or playing mental gymnastics during intimacy taking away from your pleasure and connection. 

Previous trauma can also stand in the way of enjoyment and bring unexpected pain. 

Maybe you lack desire and have a low libido, wishing you enjoyed intimacy as much as your partner does. Everyone deserves pleasure and connection and you are not alone.

Trained as a marriage and couples therapist working specifically with couples using the Gottman Method and other evidence-based models. I help couples build connection and intimacy and equip couples with communication and conflict management skills, help couples create shared meaning, and connect positively and emotionally. I have had extensive training to help couples work through betrayal and infidelity issues. I work with men with pornography and sexual addiction and help rebuild broken trust in relationships.

As a former high school teacher, I have been working with adolescents and young adults as they deal with life transitions. Since then my clinical experience includes working with people of ages. I have experience with various diagnoses and life stages. I value building rapport and strong relationships with clients. I work to build this rapport through meeting clients where they are, listening non-judgementally, and developing goals together. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, or just life being life, I am here to help. I also do work with couples and am trained in the Level 1 of the Gottman Method.

No waitlist! We can see you as soon as this week or next! At Indiana Counseling and Resilience Center, our therapists bring over twenty years of experience and a genuine passion for helping people through life's challenges. Whether you're a young professional just starting out on your own, a couple looking to reignite your relationship, or a parent worried for your child's well-being, the stressors of life can pile up. Anxiety, depression and that general "blah" feeling can become a daily struggle that leads to burnout and exhaustion. It's overwhelming, but you don't have to face it alone.

Is shame preventing you from fully experiencing life? Do you keep falling into unhealthy relationship patterns? Is life feeling more unmanageable with each passing day? If any of these questions resonate with you, I'm here to offer a safe space where you can be your authentic self. I'm an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) trained therapist who specializes in complex trauma. In addition to EMDR, I utilize a variety of modalities, including Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, psychoeducation, and the Gottman Method. I am also an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP).

I primarily work with adolescents, adults, and older adults, providing individual and couples therapy. My goal is to provide a safe environment where we can explore your lived experience within the context of identity, culture, and social context. I have experience helping people work through concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, lifestyle changes, identity exploration, health problems, or just feeling “stuck”. I am also committed to maintaining an environment affirming of intersecting cultural identities, with an emphasis on social justice, anti-racism, anti-colonialism, and promotion of LGBTQIA+ and sex positive values.

I work with individuals and couples, teens and children with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues.I know that clients want to see progress even though it may be incremental. Therefore, I provide for a collaborative structure, plan and goals that allow clients to see progress every week. I provide resources, homework, and education to my clients to help them in the process of self-discovery and addressing relationship issues. I help clients to find solutions to solvable problems and develop coping skills to address issues that are harder to solve.

If you are looking for a results-oriented therapist, you've come to the right place! I focus on what you are already doing well and build on it. I also help you look at your difficulties from different perspectives. A heads up, I’m not the typical talk therapist. I’m not interested in you sitting on the couch with me for years. I want you to jump all in, do the hard work, heal well and get on with living your life.

Taking the step to seek therapy can be scary, intimidating, and overwhelming. I look forward to working with clients and couples who are brave enough to take this step to better themselves and their relationships. My focus primarily lies in bettering client's self-esteem through exploring their identity and personal experiences that have made them who they are today. My ideal clients may not know where or how to begin their journey of self discovery, but are willing to take the chance. I work with clients to create their own goals. I tend to work at the client's pace, pushing them when need be.

Couple's counseling and sexual health is my passion. Infidelity, cheating, and emotional affairs. Lack of sexual desire. Communication, loss of connection, and healing old hurts and resentments are common issues addressed in my practice. I'd love to meet you (I do see individuals), or you and your partner (same-sex couples, heterosexual couples, polyamorous couples). You can schedule with me directly online from my webpage: micheleomara.com

The world is a broken place and my goal is to help clients walk through their brokenness in order to thrive. I cannot take the pain away, but I can walk with you through it and give you tools to take with you on your journey. I have a heart for good marriages and want to encourage you as a team in order to work together and not against each other. Relationships are vital to our community and our health and my desire is to empower you to build long lasting healthy relationships.

I specialize in working with couples and intimate relationships on communication skills, managing emotions, intimacy, and more. I also work with individuals on a variety of issues like depression, anxiety, minority stress, and self-esteem. I place high priority on the impact that society can have on marginalized groups. Helping people live authentically is central to my therapeutic approach.

Giving you a safe place without judgment to heal and grow through your emotional pain and sense of disorder in your life and relationships is my mission. Working together, I want to help you to gain clarity, learn to love yourself, feel a sense of safety, control, and empower you to live a meaningful life. In my practice with couples, I will help you and your partner gain the skills to feel understood, connected, and hopeful for the future.

Some people seek services due to a crisis, a desire to improve where you are, an attempt to find clarity, or relational concerns. Regardless of what brings you to this moment, therapy is a safe place for you to explore your future.

"That which is most personal, is most universal." (Henri Nouwen) You are not alone and you do not have to figure it out on your own.

My clients may be grappling with a range of issues, such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, or navigating life transitions. They might be seeking guidance and support in overcoming past traumas, managing stress, or coping with grief and loss. Whatever their specific struggles, my goal is to provide them with the tools, insights, and empowerment they need to navigate their challenges and find healing. Ultimately, my clients seek therapy because they have a genuine desire for personal growth and transformation. They understand that therapy can serve as a catalyst for positive change.

As a therapist, my goal is to provide a safe space for exploring and facilitating change through support and empathic listening so my clients can work through life's challenges with the goal of improving their overall mental and emotional wellbeing. I believe in a collaborative and integrative approach which is tailored to the needs and strengths of the individual, couple, or family.

When you have suffered trauma, you learn early on that you can not say "no". As a result, maybe you struggle with people pleasing, saying "yes" to whatever comes up to avoid conflict, and hopefully, demonstrate your value. Maybe you feel like you can't trust yourself, can't trust others, and are destined to live a life of powerlessness and shame. When was the last time you remember having good sleep? The last you felt good enough? Safe? Whole? Or maybe you are concerned about ailing relationships in your life; be they with family, friends, or your partner? Maybe you want to feel closer to others but don't know how? We can help.

Like a treasured friend, I'll be your trusted source of support and a treasured confidant. As your therapist, I'll sift through the "tea" to find the barriers that are keeping you and peace at odds with one another! Together we will work through personal dilemmas, past traumas, and flawed thinking patterns. Challenges can feel like mountains, but you and I (with the help of evidenced based practice methods that are proven),will scale them all!