PSYCHOLOGIST IN BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA
Anxiety | Burnout | Life Transitions | Relationship Issues | Career Struggles
Therapy for analytical professionals who no longer feel like they have it all together.
You’re intelligent and high-achieving, and you’ve worked really hard to get where you’re at.
On paper, your life looks great - you’ve checked the boxes, met the milestones, and created a “successful” life.
And yet the things that you worked so hard for, the things that you’ve always excelled at and have been wrapped up in your identity, are now the things that feel impossible.
The job that you worked so hard to get? Your body now tenses up in a sense of dread if you even think about opening your inbox or working on that research project you’ve been putting off for way too long.
Your spouse, who you thought would be your forever person on your wedding day? You feel like roommates, and your main source of conversation is who’s doing the dishes or picking up the kids from school.
Your brain has always worked well for you, helping you to achieve, analyze, and solve problems. It’s been the primary tool in your toolbox your entire life, one that’s always been reliable. So you’ve tried to think your way out of what you’re feeling.
And yet this time, your brain feels like the enemy…
Reminding you at every moment of the things that you should be doing.
Questioning every decision you’ve made that brought you to this point.
Guilting you for not being grateful enough for the things that you do have.
And not so subtly pointing out all of the things that could go wrong if you continue down this pathway, like not getting tenure, or your marriage ending in divorce.
You’ve hit a tipping point and are now experiencing things that never happen for you - maybe it’s insomnia when you’ve always slept fine, physical aches and pains that you’ve never had before, a ball dropped at work when you NEVER drop balls, or surprising yourself by snapping at your partner.
It scares you that you don’t feel like yourself anymore. You can’t see a way out from where you’re at, and trying to figure it out alone isn’t working anymore.
Hi, I’m Amanda.
I work with analytical professionals who no longer feel like they have it all together. My clients come to me because they feel anxious, stressed, burned out, or overwhelmed by areas of their life that they’ve always thrived in, and trying to think their way through those feelings hasn’t gotten them very far.
While being intellectual and analytical are fantastic strengths, these assets can keep you in your head, which means that you're only paying attention to the tip of the iceberg of what's bothering you, like your work stress or the strain in your marriage, and all of the “logical” thoughts and anxieties about these.
When we work together, I help you to access the bottom of the iceberg, which consists of the deeper feelings and patterns that are more likely keeping you stuck. I’m always talking to my clients about feelings as “data points”. Although they can be scary or uncomfortable to look at, they’re there to tell you about your experience. And when you’re willing to listen, they can help to provide the clarity that you’re looking for.
You’ll start to sort out whether it’s the internal things that need to change, like your perspective, inner monologue, comfort level with setting boundaries, or maybe how present versus absent you are in your day-to-day life. Or if it’s external things that need to change, such as leaving a relationship or a job that’s no longer a fit for who you are right now.
Either way, we’ll work together to get you off the hamster wheel and take intentional steps towards a life that truly feels like yours.
In-Person and Online Counseling Across Indiana
My practice is hybrid, and I offer in-person sessions on Wednesdays. I offer telehealth on all other weekdays, great for people who prefer to have counseling from the comfort of their own space. It's also a convenient option for busy professionals who want to avoid the commute and save time during their day.
Although I’m based in Bloomington, telehealth allows me to see therapy clients across the state of Indiana. I’m also a PSYPACT provider, allowing me to see clients in any PSYPACT participating state.
When You’re Ready, I’d Love to Help
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You’re also welcome to reach out if you would like to ask any questions or schedule a counseling appointment or consultation.