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Theodore Swanson

Theodore Swanson, LMHC

Therapist in Indiana

Laid-back counselor focused on practical change

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  • CBT emphasis
  • Mindfulness tools
  • Conversational style

About Theodore

Theodore Swanson is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Indiana with seven years of therapy experience. He keeps a relaxed, conversational style and aims to make sessions feel approachable for people who are nervous about starting therapy.

Theodore leans on cognitive behavioral therapy as a central approach. He also uses mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas when they fit a person's goals. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings as well as talking through patterns that keep problems repeating.

He helps people manage stress, anxiety, and low mood. Relationship strains, intimacy concerns, jealousy, and problems after infidelity are among areas he addresses. Theodore also supports people dealing with addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, and issues around self-esteem and motivation.

His work includes attention to attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, communication and control issues, dissociation, and feelings of emptiness, guilt, or shame. He also offers help for men's issues and mood disorders when those are part of a person's story.

To begin, a person selects the continue button on this profile and completes a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling follows based on therapist availability and the subscription model used for sessions.

How Theodore's approaches translate to online therapy

Therapy often uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness in straightforward ways. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to reduce anxiety, low mood, or problematic behavior. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple practices to notice thoughts and bodily sensations so people can respond rather than react.

Psychodynamic ideas are also part of the mix, helping people notice long-standing patterns that affect relationships and self-image. Theodore aims to match techniques to a person's goals and will work together with each person to find the best fit for their needs and preferences.

Confirm the specific session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into a busy week, allows quicker check-ins, and makes it easier to use short breaks for appointments. Online work can also support practicing skills in everyday settings and reviewing progress between meetings.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger management

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessGuilt and shameInfidelityJealousyMen's issuesMood disordersParanoiaPhobiasSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

Indiana

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Theodore commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem concerns. Jealousy and difficulties after infidelity are also listed focus areas.

How would you describe his therapeutic approach and style?

The approach is laid back and conversational. Theodore emphasizes cognitive behavioral techniques while bringing in mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas as needed.

What is his background and experience?

He is a licensed mental health counselor with seven years of professional therapy experience and three additional years working in mental health roles.

Where is Theodore licensed and practicing?

He is licensed in Indiana as an LMHC and practices with that credential in the state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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