Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Indiana and have around 11 years of experience in the field. I graduated with my Masters Degree in Social Work from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and my Bachelors Degree in Social Work from Ball State University. I treat a wide variety of mental health issues, including things such as depression, anxiety, grief, perinatal mental health issues, substance use disorder, personality disorder, and more.
In our first session, I will focus on getting to know you and understanding more about the specific challenges you are facing and have faced in the past. I will obtain information about your previous diagnoses and treatment history and work to develop better insight into your treatment objectives. This will allow us to work together to develop an individualized plan to address your goals and needs.
Having worked in the field for the last 11 years, I have developed a wide range of knowledge and insight into a multitude of mental health concerns. I utilize therapy sessions to provide empathetic listening and really work to understand your individual challenges so that your treatment can be tailored directly to your needs. I have a deep understanding of the challenges that mental health concerns can have on every day life and I have a passion for helping people overcome these challenges and develop effective coping mechanisms so they can live their best lives.
I enjoy working with clients of all ages. I have a multitude of interests and focus areas and love to research those in which I have less experience with. I have a significant amount of experience with significant trauma, chronic psychiatric conditions and substance use disorder. Additionally, I am certified in Perinatal Mental Health through Post-Partum Support International and have a specific interest in working with clients with these specific needs.
Kellie Sheets offers therapy covered by Managed Health Services (Managed Medicaid), Medicaid - Managed Health Services and UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid in Indiana.
I incorporate ACT techniques in a multitude of ways during sessions, most notably focusing on mindfulness and values identification.
I incorporate CBT for the purpose of identifying and addressing negative thoughts and to focus on development of new skills and goal setting.
I incorporate DBT for the purposes of education and development of strong interpersonal skills.
Unresolved grief can cause a significant amount of life complications. I incorporate grief therapy in sessions to assist and support clients in finding peace/closure and being able to effectively manage emotions related to grief.
Trauma informed care is vital to successful treatment. With appropriate support and assistance in possessing trauma, individuals have the ability to overcome traumatic experiences and effectively manage their emotions related to said trauma.