Narrative Therapists in Huntington, IN

I specialize in working with those with anxiety and depression. I also have a particular focus on family structure as appropriate. I focus on the well being of the client and their environment. I use a strength based approach to encourage personal growth.

Taking the first step towards healing from childhood trauma can be challenging, but it's a powerful decision. If you're struggling with anxiety or depression and suspect it may be rooted in past experiences, you're not alone. At Bridge To Restoration, we offer compassionate online therapy for individuals (preteens to adults) residing in Kentucky and Indiana. We specialize in trauma-informed therapy utilizing CBT and narrative therapy to help you: Understand and process your past experiences. Manage difficult emotions like anger, sadness, and anxiety.

The word psychotherapist is greek and means "Healer of the Soul". When you come into my office, I will not label you with anxiety, depression, addiction or any other disorder. You will hear me ask questions like: How is your addiction protecting you from pain? What do you not feel when depression numbs you? Once you witness and heal the wounds of your soul (you can also call it trauma), the symptoms (the 'disorder') can disappear. If you are interested in having a deeper understanding and awareness of your emotions, I will help you to develop a relationship with yourself that is characterized by curiosity, respect and compassion.

Do you find yourself emotionally stuck, no matter what you do? You may be fed up with dealing with the impact of trauma, feeling exhausted from managing anxiety, or stuck under the weight of depression. You might not even remember a time when things didn't feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you're ready for some relief. You're ready to be in control of your life. You're ready to be free from the burden you've been carrying. Most of all, you're ready to move forward with the plans you've always had for your life.

I enjoy working with people from all the many walks and journeys of life. Mental health struggles can be as unique as the individual experiencing them and I use a collaborative, strengths based and narrative approach to help my clients to gain understanding, self awareness, tools and skills to reach their goals and improve their mental health. My experience has included working with anxiety, depression, spirituality/faith issues, career difficulties/changes, major and minor life changes/ transitions, expat & TCK issues, and more.

Are you living your life on fire to keep everyone around you warm? Do you struggle with feeling like you deserve to be happy, or question if you even want to keep trying? Has a traumatic event or major life adjustment left you questioning where to go? If you feel any of these apply to you or your children, or if you need a therapist to discuss nuanced cultural and identity concerns you may be facing, I could be your perfect therapist.

As individuals, we are shaped by our experiences and in order to move forward, it is often necessary to explore our past. Narrative Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy are my primary forms of therapy used. As the client, it is important that you understand your own story, and how your emotions, actions and problems fit into the context of your story.

Life doesn’t always go the way we want it to, and discomfort and disappointment can be overwhelming. I love working with clients who are ready to explore change. I have the most experience helping those with anxiety, concerns with trust, self-esteem issues, life transitions, traumatic experiences, difficult family relationships, romantic relationship struggles, and LGBTQ+ experiences. I want to learn what makes you unique, help you build confidence in yourself, and help you reclaim your life narrative. Let's explore those places of power within you to work through the liminal parts of your life.

I meet each individual with positive regard and a team mentality. I am here to be a supportive and hard working teammate as we progress through the therapeutic process. I am happy to work with individuals on a number of issues and have experience with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma related issues, childhood disorders such as ODD, ADHD, parenting issues, conflict, and every day stresses to name a few. Asking for help is not easy, but I am glad you have begun taking the steps to improve your mental health.

My heart has a deep passion to meet clients where they are in their pain and their struggle, to walk with them through the dark and the hard, and to help equip them with the tools they need to find their way onto more solid ground. For most of my life, God has been allowing into my story many elements of grief and trauma. He has continually been faithful to walk me through every ounce of my pain and I want to steward well the story He has given me by helping others through difficulty the way He has helped me. I want you to know I have walked through my own brokenness, and I am not afraid to enter into yours with you.