Psychodynamic Therapists in Westfield, IN
I work from a psychodynamic perspective, which means that I believe that pain and dissonance happen in the context of relationship and, thus, heal in the context of relationship.
I came into this work through my own experiences with both trauma and healing. By engaging in therapy, I began to experience the freedom and hope that came with facing and owning all the parts of my story rather than living within the context of fear and survival strategies that no longer served me. I would be honored to offer support and walk alongside you as you develop understanding and self-compassion, and seek to experience the discovery of freedom and hope for yourself.
I work from a psychodynamic perspective, which means that I believe that pain and dissonance happen in the context of relationship and, thus, heal in the context of relationship.
I came into this work through my own experiences with both trauma and healing. By engaging in therapy, I began to experience the freedom and hope that came with facing and owning all the parts of my story rather than living within the context of fear and survival strategies that no longer served me. I would be honored to offer support and walk alongside you as you develop understanding and self-compassion, and seek to experience the discovery of freedom and hope for yourself.
I am completing my Master's in Social Work through Indiana University and have spent the last 12 years as a high school teacher. I have a passion for supporting individuals through loss, grief and life transitions. I also have experience in supporting individuals through identifying healthy coping mechanisms to lean into when struggling with anxiety and depression. My work with teens for the past 12 years, has reaffirmed my passion for forming new connections, particularly with teenagers and young adults, and assisting them in coping with the challenges and stress that they often experience.
I am completing my Master's in Social Work through Indiana University and have spent the last 12 years as a high school teacher. I have a passion for supporting individuals through loss, grief and life transitions. I also have experience in supporting individuals through identifying healthy coping mechanisms to lean into when struggling with anxiety and depression. My work with teens for the past 12 years, has reaffirmed my passion for forming new connections, particularly with teenagers and young adults, and assisting them in coping with the challenges and stress that they often experience.
Samantha Meilman Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA
Verified Verified
Westfield, IN 46062 (Online Only)
We all consider therapy for different reasons, but when we book the appointment and then actually show up, it’s because we hold a tiny bit of hope that talking to a therapist might help. If you are trying therapy for the first time or returning to foster greater self awareness, improved emotional regulation, and a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships, I offer you space to explore that and the many other thoughts and feelings that show up during our lives. If your experience is related to pregnancy, infertility, or pregnancy loss, I am specialized to provide support in those areas.
We all consider therapy for different reasons, but when we book the appointment and then actually show up, it’s because we hold a tiny bit of hope that talking to a therapist might help. If you are trying therapy for the first time or returning to foster greater self awareness, improved emotional regulation, and a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships, I offer you space to explore that and the many other thoughts and feelings that show up during our lives. If your experience is related to pregnancy, infertility, or pregnancy loss, I am specialized to provide support in those areas.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well-being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well-being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.
Aurora Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westfield, IN 46074 (Online Only)
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.
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.
As a therapist, I am most excited to see clients motivated to explore their unknown strengths, widen their horizons, increase their abilities to make informed decisions and lead a life of meaning as they define it. Everyone I have worked with brings to therapy a foundation upon which to grow. Regardless of the problem, an enhanced sense of self is possible. Instilling hope of something better in life is one of my greatest motivations, and assisting others in achieving their goals drew me to this profession.
As a therapist, I am most excited to see clients motivated to explore their unknown strengths, widen their horizons, increase their abilities to make informed decisions and lead a life of meaning as they define it. Everyone I have worked with brings to therapy a foundation upon which to grow. Regardless of the problem, an enhanced sense of self is possible. Instilling hope of something better in life is one of my greatest motivations, and assisting others in achieving their goals drew me to this profession.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been serving and advocating for children, adolescents, & women for over 10 years. I earned both my bachelor’s and master’s degree from Indiana University. I am a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator (CDWF). I facilitate BOLD™, a courage building curriculum specifically designed for mature adolescents and young adults based on the research and books of Brené Brown. I utilize the work of Brené Brown in Daring Way™ & Rising Strong™ designed to help individuals explore areas related to their own relationship to vulnerability, shame, and wholeheartedness.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been serving and advocating for children, adolescents, & women for over 10 years. I earned both my bachelor’s and master’s degree from Indiana University. I am a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator (CDWF). I facilitate BOLD™, a courage building curriculum specifically designed for mature adolescents and young adults based on the research and books of Brené Brown. I utilize the work of Brené Brown in Daring Way™ & Rising Strong™ designed to help individuals explore areas related to their own relationship to vulnerability, shame, and wholeheartedness.
Your life matters! Therapy can help take you from where you are to where you want to be. I enjoy offering clients ages 6+ an atmosphere of acceptance, understanding, and compassion to help them reach their goals.
Your life matters! Therapy can help take you from where you are to where you want to be. I enjoy offering clients ages 6+ an atmosphere of acceptance, understanding, and compassion to help them reach their goals.
If you are searching for a safe and supportive space where you can explore and process painful experiences, change damaging behaviors, and create new ways of acting and relating, then look no further. Do you experience any of the following: grief, sadness, or shame that just won’t go away; struggle with an inability to stop binge shopping, eating, drinking, gambling, gaming or using social media; have crippling fears and “what if” thoughts that prevent you from doing the things you really want to do; or get triggered and leap into fight, flight, freeze or shut down for no clear reason?
If you are searching for a safe and supportive space where you can explore and process painful experiences, change damaging behaviors, and create new ways of acting and relating, then look no further. Do you experience any of the following: grief, sadness, or shame that just won’t go away; struggle with an inability to stop binge shopping, eating, drinking, gambling, gaming or using social media; have crippling fears and “what if” thoughts that prevent you from doing the things you really want to do; or get triggered and leap into fight, flight, freeze or shut down for no clear reason?
Jerry Wheeler
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westfield, IN 46074
You want something to change, but don't know where to start. Maybe it's how you feel: Sometimes your thoughts, feelings, emotions, stories, and sensations try to get in the way of moving toward what's meaningful to you. Maybe it's how your relationship feels: Sometimes the communication patterns between the two of you can erode trust and commitment, leaving your relationship bond damaged or broken. Maybe you're haunted by your past: Like broken glass, many traumatic memories can be fragmented and jagged, stored in your mind and body, emotionally wounding you over and over again, until you're left dejected and exhausted... or alone.
You want something to change, but don't know where to start. Maybe it's how you feel: Sometimes your thoughts, feelings, emotions, stories, and sensations try to get in the way of moving toward what's meaningful to you. Maybe it's how your relationship feels: Sometimes the communication patterns between the two of you can erode trust and commitment, leaving your relationship bond damaged or broken. Maybe you're haunted by your past: Like broken glass, many traumatic memories can be fragmented and jagged, stored in your mind and body, emotionally wounding you over and over again, until you're left dejected and exhausted... or alone.
My ideal client would be someone who is committed to their healing journey and willing to reach their mental health and personal goals. My clients would be ones who may have anxiety, depression, substance use/abuse issues, and crises.
My ideal client would be someone who is committed to their healing journey and willing to reach their mental health and personal goals. My clients would be ones who may have anxiety, depression, substance use/abuse issues, and crises.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR, CDWF
Verified Verified
Westfield, IN 46074
Do you want to experience more happiness, peace and joy in your life? It is possible to create the life you want and envision. So, if you are experiencing anxiety, a current or past trauma or relationship issues, I will help you learn how to manage your emotions, work through the pain and hurt and let go of the past.
I specialize in improving self-worth, helping couples and families resolve conflicts and develop powerful communication skills, effective parenting strategies, making life transitions, grief and loss, reducing anxiety and working through trauma. Most importantly, I instill hope and help you step into and create possibilities.
Do you want to experience more happiness, peace and joy in your life? It is possible to create the life you want and envision. So, if you are experiencing anxiety, a current or past trauma or relationship issues, I will help you learn how to manage your emotions, work through the pain and hurt and let go of the past.
I specialize in improving self-worth, helping couples and families resolve conflicts and develop powerful communication skills, effective parenting strategies, making life transitions, grief and loss, reducing anxiety and working through trauma. Most importantly, I instill hope and help you step into and create possibilities.
Ransburg Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAC
Verified Verified
Westfield, IN 46074
Are you looking for a compassionate and experienced therapist for successful treatment outcome? Is your depression, anxiety, or traumatic memory preventing you from living your life to your optimal potential? We are committed to help. Ransburg Counseling is owned by Hsiu-Ying and Craig Ransburg, licensed clinical social workers and addiction counselors. Over 21 years, we have successfully helped many clients and their families overcome their life challenges, anxiety, depression, work, school, relationship, trauma issues, etc. We are passionate about delivering effective treatment and advocating for our clients' needs. We believe holistic mind body healing and strive to be excellent in all that we do.
Are you looking for a compassionate and experienced therapist for successful treatment outcome? Is your depression, anxiety, or traumatic memory preventing you from living your life to your optimal potential? We are committed to help. Ransburg Counseling is owned by Hsiu-Ying and Craig Ransburg, licensed clinical social workers and addiction counselors. Over 21 years, we have successfully helped many clients and their families overcome their life challenges, anxiety, depression, work, school, relationship, trauma issues, etc. We are passionate about delivering effective treatment and advocating for our clients' needs. We believe holistic mind body healing and strive to be excellent in all that we do.
Lisa Cooper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westfield, IN 46074 (Online Only)
As an adult trying to navigate this world, you often find yourself wondering why everyone else seems to have it all figured out while you are struggling. Maybe you can't connect with your partner or you feel labeled by your family and are struggling to find who YOU really are. You hear advice from all different directions and have tried so many different things and nothing seems to be working. You feel defeated- and now it has become a cycle that is just getting worse. Maybe you can't sleep well or you're feeling disconnected. Imagine waking up tomorrow and feeling like you had a better sense of direction. What would that feel like?
As an adult trying to navigate this world, you often find yourself wondering why everyone else seems to have it all figured out while you are struggling. Maybe you can't connect with your partner or you feel labeled by your family and are struggling to find who YOU really are. You hear advice from all different directions and have tried so many different things and nothing seems to be working. You feel defeated- and now it has become a cycle that is just getting worse. Maybe you can't sleep well or you're feeling disconnected. Imagine waking up tomorrow and feeling like you had a better sense of direction. What would that feel like?
Life can feel overwhelming and difficult to navigate at times. The thoughts that consume your day, feeling hopeless that the pain will never go away, and the uncertainty of how to transition through this period can make you feel stuck. My goal is to help you gain insight and awareness along with learn new strategies and coping skills to navigate through these difficult times. I also understand how important it is to provide an environment where you feel heard, supported, and understood in order to facilitate these changes and feel confident in applying these techniques within your life.
Life can feel overwhelming and difficult to navigate at times. The thoughts that consume your day, feeling hopeless that the pain will never go away, and the uncertainty of how to transition through this period can make you feel stuck. My goal is to help you gain insight and awareness along with learn new strategies and coping skills to navigate through these difficult times. I also understand how important it is to provide an environment where you feel heard, supported, and understood in order to facilitate these changes and feel confident in applying these techniques within your life.
Life is full of traumatic events and we all have been traumatized to a certain degree. We are the only ones who can define it and we are all impacted differently by it. For many of us, our trauma negatively impacts our beliefs about ourselves and our worth. Having a negative core belief system often leads to substance abuse and other maladaptive behavior as a means to numb our pain and drown our shame. I have spent years working with individuals who struggle with substance use and addiction and have come to learn that the majority of them have suffered from trauma. You do not have to continue to suffer. I am here to help.
Life is full of traumatic events and we all have been traumatized to a certain degree. We are the only ones who can define it and we are all impacted differently by it. For many of us, our trauma negatively impacts our beliefs about ourselves and our worth. Having a negative core belief system often leads to substance abuse and other maladaptive behavior as a means to numb our pain and drown our shame. I have spent years working with individuals who struggle with substance use and addiction and have come to learn that the majority of them have suffered from trauma. You do not have to continue to suffer. I am here to help.
We help adults and children (10+) achieve lasting relief from OCD, PTSD, social anxiety, separation anxiety, generalized anxiety, health anxiety, panic, and phobias. We build strong therapeutic relationships with kindness and humor, and include and educate family members when needed to support clients at home.
We help adults and children (10+) achieve lasting relief from OCD, PTSD, social anxiety, separation anxiety, generalized anxiety, health anxiety, panic, and phobias. We build strong therapeutic relationships with kindness and humor, and include and educate family members when needed to support clients at home.
Christopher Toomer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPA, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Westfield, IN 46074
I specialize in OCD and anxiety disorders, parenting anxious children, and trauma and PTSD. Adults & Children 10+. We will define success, use evidence-based treatment modalities, and achieve results in the most efficient time period possible. Of course there is homework!
I specialize in OCD and anxiety disorders, parenting anxious children, and trauma and PTSD. Adults & Children 10+. We will define success, use evidence-based treatment modalities, and achieve results in the most efficient time period possible. Of course there is homework!
“Together we will cry and face fear and grief. I will want to take away your pain, but instead I will sit with you and teach you how to feel it.”- Brené Brown We are often met with experiences in life that shape us and create patterns of responding to our environments in both healthy and unhealthy ways. We may feel alone in moments of darkness, confusion or in the presence of the unknown; you are not alone! We will work to trust the process of sitting with the uncomfortable, embracing uniqueness and vulnerabilities and identifying thoughts and feelings that prevent us from seeing our best selves.
“Together we will cry and face fear and grief. I will want to take away your pain, but instead I will sit with you and teach you how to feel it.”- Brené Brown We are often met with experiences in life that shape us and create patterns of responding to our environments in both healthy and unhealthy ways. We may feel alone in moments of darkness, confusion or in the presence of the unknown; you are not alone! We will work to trust the process of sitting with the uncomfortable, embracing uniqueness and vulnerabilities and identifying thoughts and feelings that prevent us from seeing our best selves.
Ellen Mail
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westfield, IN 46074
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or burnt out? Are you struggling to connect with your partner? Perhaps anxiety & depression are feeling more sticky than normal. Maybe you've experienced heartbreaking loss, or are trying to find the ground beneath you after receiving news of a difficult diagnosis. If so, I'm glad our paths have crossed. I enjoy working with motivated adults including new moms and dads, young adults, couples, medical and mental health professionals, & caregivers. I also love helping those who are faced with life transition-related challenges such as starting a family, launching children, or changing careers.
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or burnt out? Are you struggling to connect with your partner? Perhaps anxiety & depression are feeling more sticky than normal. Maybe you've experienced heartbreaking loss, or are trying to find the ground beneath you after receiving news of a difficult diagnosis. If so, I'm glad our paths have crossed. I enjoy working with motivated adults including new moms and dads, young adults, couples, medical and mental health professionals, & caregivers. I also love helping those who are faced with life transition-related challenges such as starting a family, launching children, or changing careers.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.