Therapists in Oldenburg, IN

I am a licensed mental health counselor in Indiana and Florida with more than 2 decades of experience treating and supporting youth, adults and families. In my work I have helped individuals and families identify and address the issues that are causing them distress. These range from depression and anxiety to physical and sexual abuse. I have worked with those struggling with addiction and have provided support for those who love individuals with addictions. It is my belief is that it is within a warm, trusting relationship that individuals are most likely to be able to understand and develop a plan for changing their lives. I believe it takes courage to reach out for support and that my role is to partner with you to achieve your goals. To that end my approach pulls from person-centered and cognitive behavioral practices to support your progress. Together we will work to establish a treatment plan with goals and action steps to move you forward. I would be honored to partner with you if you are ready to begin the journey. I look forward to working with you,

Michael Ross, LCSW | Cognitive Alchemist Empowering Minds | Building Resilience | Transforming Lives About Me Hello! I’m Michael Ross, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and nationally recognized thought leader in behavioral health. I specialize in helping people transmute their struggles into strength and reclaim their agency through cognitive alchemy—the science of transforming thought patterns to create meaningful change. My mission: To help you build resilience, enhance self-efficacy, and rewrite your narrative so that you can live with greater clarity, confidence, and control. My Approach: Pragmatic, Strengths-Based, and Tailored to You I take an eclectic, evidence-guided approach to therapy, ensuring that each session is tailored to your unique needs, strengths, and goals. ✅ Client-Centered: You are the expert of your own life—I’m here to guide, support, and challenge you. ✅ Narrative & Existential Therapy: Together, we explore and reshape the story you tell yourself about your life. ✅ Cognitive Alchemy: I help you transform adversity into personal power. ✅ Psychological Resilience Training: I teach actionable techniques to strengthen distress tolerance, self-efficacy, and cognitive reframing. I am heavily influenced by Albert Bandura’s work on self-efficacy—helping you break free from limiting beliefs and take back control of your thoughts, emotions, and actions. My Unique Offerings Author of Too Weird to Fail: The Righthand Path of the Sacred Laugh – A powerful exploration of humor, cognitive resilience, and transformation. Creator of the Too Weird to Fail Therapy Workbook – A structured guide to help you reframe your mindset and regain your agency. Blending Science with Real-World Application – I bridge clinical expertise with pragmatic solutions that actually work in your daily life. Who I Work With I provide tele-mental health services to a diverse range of individuals, couples, and professionals, including: ✔️ High-Stress Professions: Advanced experience working with military, law enforcement, intelligence, and public safety professionals. ✔️ Those Navigating Trauma & Toxic Stress: Helping you rebuild strength, meaning, and purpose. ✔️ Professionals Seeking High-Performance Mindset Coaching: Learn to enhance focus, decision-making, and stress management. ✔️ Anyone Ready to Take Control of Their Life: If you feel stuck, lost, or overwhelmed, I help you create actionable strategies for change. My Clinical Expertise I am trained and experienced in: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Rewiring thought patterns that hold you back Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – Building mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotional regulation Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) – Overcoming trauma through cognitive restructuring Narrative Therapy – Rewriting your personal story to cultivate meaning Existential Therapy – Addressing deep life questions and finding purpose Psychological First Aid & Crisis Counseling – Immediate support for high-stress situations Mindfulness-Based Techniques – Strengthening awareness and emotional balance I also have advanced training in psychological resilience, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed care. Education & Credentials Ph.D. in Social Cognitive Psychology (in progress) – Liberty University Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security & Emergency Management – Indiana University Master of Social Work (MSW) – Indiana University School of Social Work B.A. in Religious Studies & Psychology – Indiana University, Bloomington Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Indiana Why Work With Me? ✅ I make therapy practical. I provide real-world solutions that you can apply immediately. ✅ I help you unlock your potential. My focus is on empowerment, growth, and self-efficacy. ✅ I create a safe, nonjudgmental space. Whether you’re facing trauma, high stress, or uncertainty, I help you navigate it with clarity and confidence. ✅ I understand high-pressure environments. I have extensive experience working with defense, intelligence, and first responders, helping them manage stress, moral injury, and trauma. ✅ I help you rewrite your story. Through narrative and existential therapy, I assist you in finding meaning, reclaiming agency, and transforming adversity into strength. If you’re ready to regain control over your thoughts, emotions, and future, I’m here to help. Let’s Connect Offering tele-mental health sessions for clients in Indiana Contact me to schedule a consultation You don’t have to stay stuck. Change is possible. Let’s build a stronger, more resilient you—together.

Hello… I have been a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) for 25 years, working in social services for over 40 years. My education includes a Bachelor of Arts degree from Purdue University (1989) and a Master of Social Work degree from Indiana University (1997). Specialties include crisis intervention, anxiety, problem solving, relationships, grief, and life transitions. My therapy style is warm and interactive, client centered, with respect for all people that I encounter. If you feel ready to take the first steps in counseling, I am happy to help support and empower you along the way!

"As we think, so we are." is a theme central to my counseling practice. As an individual therapist with over 29 years of experience, I have helped people arrive to a place of self-discovery. Together, my clients and I, are able to tap into traumatic experiences, family of origin issues, relationship challenges and explore their emotions to release, re-focus and find relief. I graduated from Loyola University in Chicago with a Masters of Social Work. My formal training, coupled with counseling hours have provided strategies and solutions to relieve depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation and focus. Let's work together on your journey to health and healing.

When you feel like you're spinning your wheels, therapy can provide traction you need to get your life moving forward. Therapy can help you learn how to stop struggling with creative stagnation, worry, self-doubt, lack of motivation, loneliness, homesickness, or the pain of loss. Therapy can help get you unstuck from repeated struggles with yourself and difficulties with others. In our meetings, you and I will work together to identify roadblocks that keep holding you back. I will assist you in creating permanent strategies for getting past those roadblocks, empowering you to: * Navigate life's transitions with clarity and intention * Strengthen relationships, improve communication, and cultivate more meaningful connections * Process grief and come to peace with losses * Foster resilience and mental toughness to face challenges with determination * Tap into creative problem-solving and deep artistry * Embody your core values and show up for life with integrity and purpose Together, we will work on unlocking your potential to build a more complete, fulfilling, dynamic, and purposeful life. I am available for live sessions (video or phone) from early morning through afternoon on weekdays. Early risers, take note! Depending on the day, I may have morning appointments available as early as 4:00 AM Pacific/5:00 AM Mountain/6:00 AM Central/7:00 AM Eastern, and sometimes earlier. I am licensed to provide therapy when you are physically located in California, Nevada, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont, or Maine.

Thank you for reaching out. My name is Allison and I am a licensed therapist in the states of Illinois and Indiana. I look forward to meeting you and learning more about your individual needs. My hope for you is that you will find our sessions to be a safe space where you can share, feel supported, and grow. I enjoy incorporating art and mindfulness into sessions and am able to provide exercises for you to work on outside of our session time. I have six years of counseling experience helping clients manage depression, anxiety, career changes, relationship issues and goals, parenting and postpartum struggles and complex trauma healing. I believe you are the expert of your story and look forward to meeting you exactly where you are in this present moment. Your feelings and experiences are valid; reaching out for support shows your strength. When I am not working I enjoy reading, hiking, and working on art projects. I look forward to connecting with you!

I am licensed in Indiana with 37 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. I also have experience working with depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I am licensed in Indiana with 13 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I am licensed in Indiana with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience working with both adults and teenagers (13-19) in the areas of relational hardship (broken trust), depression, stress/anxiety, developing additional coping strategies, motivational issues, and substance use. I recognize how important and valuable a connection with your therapist can be and I make it my goal to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am a dedicated social worker licensed in Indiana and Washington with seven years of experience specializing in relationship and therapy. Passionate about fostering healthy connections, I strive to create supportive environments for individuals and families. Through evidence-based interventions and a client-centered approach, I aim to empower my clients to navigate challenges, strengthen relationships, and cultivate a positive family dynamic. My commitment to ongoing professional development ensures that I stay current with the latest therapeutic techniques, allowing me to provide the highest level of care to those I serve. *Please be aware my working hours are limited and late evening/night hours at this time