Aimee Paddock, LCSW - Therapist in Indiana

Emotionally-Focused Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Motivational Interviewing

About Aimee

Aimee Paddock is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana with 23 years of experience in mental health and addictions work. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem problems, and the everyday strain of life changes. Her practice also addresses addictions, sleep problems, parenting concerns, career stress, and compassion fatigue.

She lists Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) among her approaches and combines that with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques. Aimee draws on years of clinical practice to talk through relationship and family concerns, attachment and abandonment issues, and problems rooted in family of origin.

Her background includes long-term clinical work with people affected by trauma, neglect, domestic violence, and substance use. She mentions experience with adoption and foster care situations and with older adult concerns related to aging and medical change. Aimee describes using psychodynamic ideas alongside skills-based strategies such as relaxation, mindfulness, and communication work.

In sessions she typically helps people set short- and longer-term goals and build practical coping skills. She names motivational interviewing and solution-focused elements among her tools when helping clients find direction and increase motivation. The focus is on clear skills practice, consistent check-ins, and tracking progress.

Her approach is pragmatic and conversational. She invites clients to discuss what they need and to work together on a treatment plan. Aimee works in English and practises in Indiana as an LCSW.

Approaches used and how online sessions are handled

Aimee lists Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) as a core approach. EFT focuses on identifying and naming strong emotions and on how those feelings shape patterns in relationships and attachment. It can help when emotions are hard to sort out or when relationship patterns keep repeating.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is usually practical and skills oriented, useful for anxiety, depression, and managing everyday stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills appear in her work too, offering tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication.

Finding the best approach is part of the first sessions. The therapist will work together with the client to choose which methods fit the person’s goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape a clear plan with goals and skills practice.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people value online sessions because they can fit therapy into a busy day, make it easier to have shorter check-ins, or remove commute time. If you want to schedule, use the site matching steps to see what session formats are offered and then book a first appointment.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issues Blended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stress Codependency Communication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issues Forgiveness Guilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Mood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacks Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

23+ years

Listed in

Indiana

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, sleep issues, parenting and many family-related concerns listed in her profile.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with CBT and DBT elements, using both emotion-focused work and skills training to address problems.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 23 years of professional experience in mental health and addictions counseling, with many years working in licensed practice.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin scheduling a session?

Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.

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