Dr. Dorothy Rutherford-Steiss, LMHC
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About me
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Indiana with my doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I primarily work with adults focusing on various concerns including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, career/job challenges, and end-of-life concerns. I also specialize in concerns that are a result of healthcare diagnoses such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and neurocognitive issues.
My counseling style is open, nonjudgmental, and interactive, treating all clients with respect, dignity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and feminine counseling that is specific to each client's needs and treatment goals. I utilize various modalities including talk therapy, Mindfulness Meditation, narrative therapy, and CBT techniques to further a client's processing.
I believe that change is possible if the client is ready. Recognizing that change may be difficult, I am here to support, encourage, gently challenge, and assist my clients in their process on their journey.
Professional experience
12yrs in practice
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Body Image, Cancer, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Chronic Pain Illness and Disability, Co-morbidity, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Divorce and Separation, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Family of Origin Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Mood Disorders, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic Stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social Anxiety and Phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
License information
IN LMHC 39003357A
Reviews
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She is extremely helpful.
Written on May 01, 2023 after therapy with Dorothy for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
I love my Doctor she seriously helps me feel better about myself and helps me do better in understanding who I am and I can make it. She is a wonderful person and a great friend to. I would love.to keep her as my therapist forever.
Written on Feb 27, 2023 after therapy with Dorothy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Rutherford-Steiss is patient, understanding and supportive. I feel excited for our sessions and feel empowered after my sessions.
Written on Dec 01, 2022 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and adhd
She is great at listening and connecting behaviors to previous life events
Written on Aug 08, 2022 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties
Dr. Rutherford-Steiss is amazing! She’s very patient and understanding. I always feel heard.
Written on Jul 05, 2022 after therapy with Dorothy for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, and self esteem
I think she is a great listener. She is compassionate and caring. She has helped me and tells me constructive thoughts that have helped me.
Written on Jun 02, 2022 after therapy with Dorothy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd