Grief Therapists in Topeka, IN

My passion is to help kids, teens and families feel more peace, joy and confidence in their lives again. I have helped children and adults since 2003 with specialized training in play therapy, family counseling, and addiction recovery as well as utilizing best evidence-based practices, including EMDR, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapies. Sometimes, we just need a safe place to express our feelings, stress, grief, insecurities and fears. Our kids need it. Our partners need it. We all need it sometimes. Let me help you rebuild connections and communication and find a better way to tackle this stage of life challenge.

Are you struggling to maintain healthy relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed with life stressors? Do you find it difficult to focus on self-care? I work with highly motivated and high-achieving individuals and couples just like you to better manage and cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, life stressors, and other issues that may be holding you back from living the life you want. Together we can figure out what’s not working and implement strategies for change, growth, and healing. We will use an integrated, whole-person approach, focusing on mind, body, and spirit, and drawing from mindfulness and your own values to guide us.

I enjoy working with clients to help establish personal identity, emotional healing, improved self esteem and self worth are my specialties. I work from the perspective of where the client is now and where they have been as to determine what their strengths are and areas of need. I also very much enjoy working with couples who have marital difficulties or have just grown apart because life has been busy and they have not taken time to care for their marital relationship.

I enjoy working with clients who want to gain insight into their emotions and behaviors. If you are wanting to learn more about your emotions, how your emotions interfere with accomplishing your goals, and how your behaviors impact your relationships, you are my ideal client. I utilize a systemic approach while working with clients and design treatment strategies that are highly effective in the reduction of symptoms. The therapeutic relationship is key to treatment success. My treatment orientation integrates Family Systems, Cognitive Restructuring, Experiential, Reality Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness.

I understand the challenge of recovery and will walk alongside your transformative process as a source of support and inspiration.

I am a licensed psychologist, practicing since 2002 in East Central Indiana. My clients know me as "Sharon or Dr. Sharon" as I am not especially formal. Originally trained in the area of child & adolescent assessment and treatment, ages 3-21, I now consider myself a generalist with eclectic treatment approaches. I see children and teens and their families; and adults of all ages. My goal is to make each person I see comfortable so they may find their personal strengths to face and overcome whatever difficulty brings them into my office.

I welcome people from all walks of life in my practice. During our therapy sessions I offer my clients the space and the time to explore, define and gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships to others and to the world. Turning difficult feelings into words, helps making meaning of human experience. This is the best way to take control of strong emotions, instead of them controlling us. I like to support people in living their lives in a way that can feel authentic and functional.

Our life experiences strongly shape our responses to the world around us. These experiences and our responses have a positive or negative impact on our quality of life, our future, and day-to-day interactions. Life is difficult, and having someone to help you navigate life's challenges and uncertainties is essential. My goal as a counselor is to help my clients heal, grow, and achieve their personal goals via a client-centered approach. I have worked with clients facing depression, anxiety, grief/loss, and trauma. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for clients to explore their feelings and emotions freely.

With a diverse background spanning nine years across settings in Indiana and Uganda, I am passionate about treating clients dealing with trauma/PTSD, grief/loss, and adoption. I understand the emotions inherent in cultural transitions. My expertise extends to cross-cultural counseling in East Africa. I infuse my practice with the significance of relationships and community, complemented by evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). By establishing trust, building rapport, showing support, and demonstrating genuine empathy, I prioritize client-centered care.

Hi, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Indiana. I received my master's degree from Purdue University, and I have been practicing for 7 years. I work with individuals who feel paralyzed due to past traumatic experiences; those that feel crippled by anxiety; couples who are wanting to strengthen their relationship as well as those individuals who are struggling in their grief.

Feeling anxious, stressed or depressed? Many people are overwhelmed these days. There is help.

Those who seek therapy services are understandably looking for some type of change, whether it is to work towards a goal, reduce suffering, or develop new perspectives to move them forward on life’s journey. I work collaboratively with individuals to address their specific needs in a supportive and therapeutic manner, backed by tested treatment approaches.

Over the years, I’ve helped guide individuals who struggled with behavior problems, grief, depression, anxiety and other life concerns such as parenting and relationship issues. I’ve had the opportunity and pleasure to aid clients as they navigated experiences and expectations they did not foresee coming in many areas of life. Ultimately, my goal is to help clients become their best self by learning how their past affects their present and how to use tools in their present to improve their future. Life is challenging, but you don’t have to let it stop you from living your best life; thus, the motto "healing the hurt from within."

Our mission statement at LPA Counseling is that we respond personally and immediately to families, couples, and individuals seeking counseling services, providing excellent, confidential, and affordable therapy, when and where our clients' need us, throughout Northwest Indiana. For more information on our services, please visit our website at www.lpacounseling.com

There are times in life when things seem unmanagable. For some, those moments occur constantly in our day to day lives, for others it's during times of unexpected stressors, during transitions or during tragedy. Therapy is an excellent way to seek support for any time you feel you can't cope with "this" anymore whatever that "this" may be. I can help you learn ways to cope with stress, anxiety and depression, as well as process grief, loss and trauma in your journey of healing and walk along side you on your path to improve well-being.

Life is difficult and involves growth and change which is not always easy or comfortable. I believe in empowering people to reach their full potential by providing services that are strengths-based, practical, holistic, and focused on promoting long lasting change. I strive to create a supportive, trusting and safe therapeutic relationship in which people can heal from their trauma, reconnect with themselves, and realize their goals. I have had a great deal of experience in working with people that struggle with addictions of all types, trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. Any questions are welcome.

Welcome! If you're reading this, it means you have taken a powerful step towards healing and growth. I am here to assist clients navigating challenges with anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, and self-esteem issues. My therapeutic approach revolves around creating a nurturing environment where individuals can openly explore their concerns and develop effective coping strategies.

Hello! It's awesome that you are taking this step to work on your mental health! Facing some of the struggles in life today can just be confusing and overwhelming. Therapy gives us the ability to sort through these struggles and make a plan on how to deal with them. I provide an open, safe, and collaborative space to help you learn more about yourself and what you want out of your own life. I work with clients struggling with all kinds of difficulties including anxiety, depression, ADHD/ADD, post-traumatic stress disorder, personality disorders, bipolar, amongst others. We only have one life so lets design yours your way!

I have experience working with grief/loss, sadness/depression, anxiety/stress, trauma, anger issues, addictions, ADHD and individuals and families in transition. I enjoy working with a variety of individuals that are looking to find freedom from the issues that are currently holding them back in life. My primary hope is to help individuals and families to find wholeness, freedom and encouragement as they move through their life journey.