Genna Weisheit
Hello! My name is Genna Weisheit and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana and Alabama. I have a Master of Social Work from IUPUI and have worked in human services and social work since 2013. I approach therapy from a trauma informed and collaborative mindset utilizing a variety of evidenced based practices and interventions. I enjoy providing a comfortable and safe space for clients to authentically work on their goals to improve their life.
My professional and lived experiences allow me to provide clients with a grounded perspective that focuses on authenticity, individual strengths, and self acceptance.
I am empathetic, understanding, and open-minded. I am solution focused and I have a straight forward communication style. When I am not working I enjoy spending time with my family, taking care of my cats and plants, crafts, and video games.
First session
During our first session, I will complete an intake which is where I will ask questions to gather information about you, your life, and specific challenges. We will explore current mental health symptoms, functioning, and your goals for therapy. I will also provide information and answer any questions you may have regarding what to expect from therapy and my practice. I will probably ask about your pets :)
Strengths
My professional and lived experiences allow me to provide clients with a grounded perspective that focuses on authenticity, individual strengths, and self acceptance.
Ideal clients
I work well with individuals that are highly motivated to address their challenges, are ready to be empowered to address challenges, and are open to straight forward feedback. I find that therapy is most beneficial when clients engage consistently and meaningfully in sessions, are open to solutions, and are willing to engage in the strategies that we identify together in session, outside of session as well.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to assist clients with learning how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are interconnected, explore strategies to reduce and improve unhelpful thinking traps, and improve overall functioning.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I utilize Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to assist clients with learning specific skills to manage intense emotions utilizing techniques such as distress tolerance, mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotional regulation.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidenced based intervention that has been shown to be effective with PTSD and trauma. I utilize EMDR to assist clients with reprocessing traumatic experiences while engaging in bilateral stimulation such as eye movements. This structured intervention is effective for reducing emotional disturbance associated with traumatic memories.
Somatic
I utilize somatic interventions to assist clients with learning to feel how their emotions show up in their body, explore strategies to process and regulate emotional responses, and fully integrate their mind and body.
Integrative
I typically utilize an integrative therapy approach where several interventions are blended into sessions. The type of interventions are based upon the client's goals, treatment needs, and what may have been helpful or unhelpful in past mental health treatment (if applicable). I am able to utilize CBT, DBT, MI, Somatic, Polyvagal, IFS, Psychodynamic modalities.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions205 N College Ave, Bloomington, IN 47404, 009
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- IndianaLicense 34011353A