Psychological Testing and Evaluation Therapists in Fort Wayne, IN

Are you suffering from depression or anxiety? Are you looking new ways to cope with the demands of life? I provide counseling to facilitate your path to a healthy, balanced, and happy life.

Dr. Williams is a licensed clinical and assessment psychologist providing individual and family therapy, forensic and diagnostic assessment, and professional life coaching. She helps her clients improve self understanding and coping skills, strengthen self-esteem, and overcome obstacles that interfere with optimal well being.

Are you struggling to find answers to daily problems? Are you dealing with issues and feel completely alone and overwhelmed? Is it hard to get out of bed and motivate to get the day started? Is it terrifying to go out in society, yet lonely staying home? Call Cook Behavioral Health and let us help you find the answers to your problems.

I work from an integrative approach with my clients to ensure they remain the leader of their therapy experience and receive treatment specialized to their needs and goals. I approach my clients within a systems lens, exploring all the connections one has in their life, as well as integrate feminist and interpersonal approaches that put the client’s unique experiences into focus. I am an advocate and value creating a safe space for all on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum.

I specialize in the assessment and treatment of children and adults with neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders. My particular practice specialties include dementing disorders, ADHD, Sleep Disorders, dyslexia, pervasive developmental disorders and children with complex medical conditions such as epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, genetic and toxic/metabolic disorders. I am a Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology at Indiana University Medical School in Fort Wayne, Indiana where I teach courses in psychiatry to second year medical students including lectures on autism, Asperger's Syndrome and neurodevelopmental conditions. I am also an Adjunct Professor at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Schaumburg, IL.

Well done for taking the first step in to getting the support you need by accessing my website. I understand this can feel daunting and there is a lot of information for you to consider, so I have tried to make this site as helpful as possible. Feel free to browse through. My therapy room is in a private, professional and confidential setting. I believe in a holistic approach of mind and body working together for the good. I have over 35 years experience in counseling, working with adults, couples, littles, young children, adolescent and elders.

Do you feel that mental health providers ignore your spiritual health when treating your depression, anxiety, marital problems, PTSD, or other mental health issues? Is Christianity a significant part of who you are and do you feel unable to bring that up during counseling sessions? Do you feel like your mental health provider views your reliance on Christianity as unhelpful or possibly even a hindrance to successful treatment of your mental health issues? Do you avoid bringing up your Christian beliefs during healthcare assessments because of fear that the provider may look negatively on you? Most Americans will answer yes.

I have been in practice for 32 years and have treated hundreds of patient in the Northeastern Indiana area. My practice is designed to offer quality care with an emphasis on confidentiality and patient-specific treatment. I know that seeing help can be difficult but the first step is the greatest step. Our first meeting will involve my listening to your needs and, together, deciding the best course of therapy.

As a Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor, an Ordained minister, and a Veteran, I am passionate about helping people overcome their "life controlling" problems. I have been helping people become the person that they want to become for over 30 years. I have been able to assist them from all kinds of situations, helping build and rebuild peoples lives in situations that seemed impossible. My background allows me to offer hope for a positive future for those who are in need. Whether it is relational, spiritual, or substance abuse...I believe in you!

In meeting the unique needs of each client, I approach psychotherapeutic work with a supportive, collaborative, and developmental perspective. I assist individuals with a variety of concerns achieve relief, growth, and resilience. Toward these goals, my focus is to facilitate a client's insight, acceptance, and compassion in combination with the development of practical skills.