- Skill focused
- Goal oriented
- Respectful care
About Aimee
Aimee Paddock is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem struggles, and addiction-related concerns. She speaks plainly and meets people where they are, working step by step toward clearer goals and better day-to-day coping. Her approach is practical and focused on skills people can use right away.
With 23 years of experience in mental health and addictions work, Aimee draws on a variety of methods to match the person in front of her. She offers tools for relaxation, mindfulness, and communication. She also helps clients set short- and long-term goals and creates treatment plans tailored to each person’s needs.
Aimee has supported people through family and relationship challenges, parenting concerns, adoption and foster care issues, abandonment, trauma and abuse, domestic violence, and substance use problems. She has also worked with mood disorders, grief after loss, caregiving stress, and difficulties with sleep and motivation.
In sessions she focuses on building coping skills, positive thinking, and self-care routines. She uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical strategies, emotionally focused work, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to guide the process. Conversations are collaborative and aimed at helping people feel more in control of their choices.
Aimee emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and empowerment. She invites people to talk through what matters to them and helps design a plan to move toward a healthier, more satisfying life.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying practical new behaviors. It can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and problems with sleep or motivation.DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving emotional regulation. It is often used when people need better distress tolerance and communication tools.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy centers on understanding emotional responses and improving how someone connects with their own feelings. This approach can help with relationship patterns, attachment issues, and deeper emotional healing.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to use and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or letting someone join from a location with fewer distractions. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to work well via remote sessions, so the focus stays on practical skills and steady progress.
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Experience
23+ years
Credentials
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Common concerns include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship and family issues, sleep problems, and ADHD among others.
What is the general therapy style and approach?
Sessions are collaborative and skills-oriented, combining practical tools like relaxation and communication techniques with goal-setting and reflective work.
How much experience does the therapist have?
The clinician brings 23 years of professional experience in mental health and addictions counseling, with many years working in licensed practice.
What credentials and location are listed for the clinician?
The therapist holds an LCSW credential and practices in Indiana.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options with the service before booking, as the therapist's biography does not specify formats.
How does billing and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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