Find a Therapist near Anderson, IN

Hello, and welcome! With over 10 years of experience in mental health, I am passionate about helping children, teens, adults, and families navigate anxiety, behavioral challenges, family conflict, and life changes. My approach to therapy is supportive, practical, and straightforward. Together, we’ll explore what’s contributing to current challenges and develop realistic strategies for lasting change. I strive to create a respectful, judgment-free space where clients feel comfortable being themselves and supported in building confidence and making meaningful progress. I specialize in trauma-focused and behavioral therapy for all ages. No matter your challenges, I will provide a stable place for you to better understand your past experiences, recognize patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop healthier ways of responding to difficult thoughts, trauma, challenging emotions, and situations.

“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. Areas of focus include life transitions, grief, death, loss, anxiety, depression, self-identity, LGBTQIA+, self-esteem and self-criticism, relationships, career and trauma. Therapy can be a space to feel seen and heard in ways that honor our truth and develop self-acceptance and belonging through courage in understanding our humanity and the ability to change. My goal for each therapeutic relationship is to encourage authenticity and support individual strengths and goals in a safe, empathic, and non-judgmental environment to help create awareness, acknowledgment, acceptance, and clarification. If this feels like a good fit please email or call to schedule an appointment. Take care!

Life can feel overwhelming sometimes. Whether you’re a child struggling with school difficulties, a teen navigating anxiety or stress, or an adult facing grief, life transitions, or other challenges, you don’t have to go through it alone. I’m trauma-informed and work with children, teens, and adults ages 7 to 80 who are experiencing concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, school difficulties, behavioral concerns, trauma, family stress, perinatal mental health for both maternal and paternal figures, building healthy coping skills, and more. I am trained in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International and support individuals before, during, and after pregnancy. Along with that, I also hold certifications through the Indiana Association for Play Therapy, am M-MAT Level 1 trained to support children and their development, and have training in attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD) in adults through NovaPsych. My approach is relational and strengths-based, integrating evidence-based strategies tailored to each client’s unique needs. I strive to meet people where they are in their healing journey while helping them build insight, resilience, and the tools needed to navigate life’s challenges.

If you are struggling with anxiety or depression, relationship issues, or self-esteem issues, I provide a non-judgmental, validating approach drawn from mindfulness-based practices, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), or Hakomi therapy. I also draw from narrative therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS), a modality that helps you identify the different parts of yourself so they can work together in a more effective way. The whole process is quite fun and exciting! I work with adults, especially women, and teens. I specialize in working with teens, as they tend to respond well to me.

I believe relationships are at the very heart of what it means to be human. They shape how we see ourselves, how we connect with others, and how we move through the world. When those relationships feel confusing, painful, or distant, it’s easy to feel stuck, wondering if we’re truly loved, accepted, or enough. My work is rooted in the belief that healing begins when we gently understand our attachment patterns and create a sense of safety within ourselves and our most important relationships. Using an attachment-based and insight-oriented approach, I help clients move beyond surface-level symptoms and explore what’s really happening beneath the struggles, so they can experience greater clarity, compassion, and freedom in how they connect. Whether you’re an individual feeling caught in repeating relational patterns, a couple longing to feel close again, or a parent navigating the unique challenges of foster care, adoption, or kinship care, I offer a warm, attuned, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel truly seen and supported. I bring both clinical depth and genuine care to every session. My style is collaborative, compassionate, and gently curious. Many clients describe our work together as feeling safe enough to explore difficult things while also feeling hopeful about what’s possible. If you’re ready to understand yourself more deeply and build more secure, fulfilling relationships, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.

If you’ve experienced a recent traumatic event, I am here to help. If you feel like you need help with a relationship issue, anxiety, depression or panic, I can provide support. I see my role as one of a traveling companion who can collaborate with you, problem solve or just listen. I work well with late adolescents (16+) and young adults. I also enjoy couples therapy and working with issues related to sexual health. I might use a multitude of tools depending on your needs. Each person is unique. That being said, I tend to lean on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), EMDR, CBT, and DBT. I like to tie all of these together with a focus on the here and now of what is happening at any given moment in the session.

Sometimes it is difficult to sort through emotions triggered by day-to-day stress, from a painful past, or unexpected life challenges. Any of these situations can change how we view ourselves and where we fit in the world. Have you thought: "I'm tired"; "Why me?"; "Why now?"; "I'm there for everyone and no one is there for me"; "I don't know who I am"; "No one cares"; "No one understands me"; "I'm not _______ (fill-in-the-blank) enough'; "I don't likelove myself'; "If they really knew me"; "I can't say no"; "I don't care anymore"; "I can't keep up";

I approach healing with warmth, humor, and authentic connection. If you have racing thoughts, feeling stuck, or just barely keeping your head above water, I can help you regain purpose, clarity, and peace in your own life. You can expect a down-to-earth therapist who is experienced, direct, and effective in an environment where you are finally the focus. My approach is pragmatic and focused on real-life strategies that actually work. I use evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR). These approaches are proven to be effective and can lead to meaningful change in a relatively short period of time. Please feel free to contact me directly to schedule a free consultation, or first appointment.

Therapy is a guide toward defining and reaching life goals. With over 30 years of experience, my interactive approach utilizes the skills and strengths of the individual or couple to resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. I work with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, phobias, addictions, loss and grief, lifestyle changes and crisis. When indicated, I use therapeutic hypnosis for a range of issues such as improving self esteem, breaking habits, pain reduction, and smoking cessation. I use EMDR for phobias and traumas. Changing Weighs is a program offered that provides clinical hypnosis, support, and lifestyle changes for weight management. I consult to companies providing clinical services, supervision and program design. Some of the program designs have been around wellness programs to meet the needs of employees. I also give presentations on a variety of topics including mental health, stress management, addictions and weight management.

Are you feeling stuck in your life? Burned out or unhappy in your work or relationships? Are you in pain or crisis or feeling that you are not living as joyfully or fully as you wish? I can help. I specialize in helping peoplecouples through difficult challenges, transitions and out of crisis. One of my gifts as a therapist is an ability to quickly understand what is troubling you, to spot stumbling blocks and repeated patterns that are not working in your life. With my help, you will move toward more peace, joy, and success. I have a passion for my work because it works. I see lives reclaimed, relationships healed, & clients headed in good new directions. I use a variety of modes of therapy. One process that has helped many and brought extraordinary results is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR, as it is called, is a powerful approach that allows us to tap into thoughts and beliefs that are causing disruption in our lives, reprocess them and free us from their negative effects. My practice offers different levels of engagement, as the needs of my clients vary. Together we decide on: Basic support (4 sessions) Intermediate support (7 sessions) or Advanced support (10 sessions). In addition, psychotherapy group work is available. My clients' results are of the utmost importance to me. A letter from a client reads. "With your skillful and loving counsel, I have regained control of my life. For such a great boon there are no adequate thanks..." Robert K. I look forward to working with you.

Are you hurting, feeling tired, lost, or stuck, or perhaps struggling with a personal issue or in your relationship? With compassion, hope, and inspiration, I want to help guide you in overcoming past and current issues to make your future happier and healthier. Therapy is a confidential journey that evolves with us working together toward common goals and exploring issues to promote your growth and healing. Together, we will develop useful techniques and insightful feedback for changing what can be changed, and learning to cope with what can't.