- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness therapy
- Conversational style
About Theodore
Theodore Swanson is an Indiana Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with seven years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and struggles with self-esteem. Theodore also supports people dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, and issues around intimacy and parenting.
He prefers a relaxed, conversational style in sessions. That means sessions often feel like a focused talk where practical steps are discussed. He emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while drawing on mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas as useful. Theodore uses those approaches to help people notice patterns, try different choices, and practice new ways of responding.
People who bring concerns about abandonment, attachment, codependency, control, or dissociation will find him addressing those patterns directly. He also works with issues such as infidelity, jealousy, men’s issues, and mood-related problems. Guilt and shame are named areas he pays attention to when they come up in sessions.
Theodore describes his manner as laid back and conversational rather than formal. He aims to be respectful and sensitive in sessions while talking through specific thoughts and behaviors. Sessions are action-oriented when helpful, with time for reflection and noticing emotional patterns.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire is used before scheduling a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
Online sessions using CBT, mindfulness, and psychodynamic ideas
Theodore draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behavior patterns. CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and is often useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress.He also uses Mindfulness Therapy to steady attention and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness practices teach simple ways to notice sensations and thoughts instead of getting carried away by them. Psychodynamic Therapy is used to look at patterns that repeat across relationships and life stages and to bring awareness to long-standing emotional themes.
Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process. Theodore will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then adjust methods as work progresses. He aims to balance practical strategies with space to understand deeper patterns.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals commonly offer a mix of focused skill work and longer reflective sessions that fit different schedules.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, self-esteem, grief, trauma, addictions, intimacy issues, parenting concerns, and anger.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a laid back, conversational approach that emphasizes practical discussion and reflection. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a primary orientation alongside mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of experience as a therapist, plus three additional years working in mental health prior to licensure.
What is his credential and location?
He is an LMHC licensed in Indiana and practices with that credential within the state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and payment work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.