Business Details
Mental Health Counseling Services in Fort Wayne, IN
Positive Perceptions is a mental health counseling practice dedicated to serving neurodivergent individuals, including those with anxiety, autism, ADHD, giftedness, and twice-exceptional diagnoses. With over 13 years of specialized experience, our team employs evidence-based therapies such as DBT, EMDR, and CBT to create personalized treatment plans. We prioritize neurodivergent-affirming care, focusing on building emotional resilience and practical coping strategies tailored to each client's unique needs.Our clinicians hold advanced degrees and certifications in mental health counseling, with additional expertise in special education and developmental disorders. We offer both in-office and telehealth sessions, emphasizing accessibility and client-centered support to help individuals and families navigate emotional challenges and achieve lasting growth.
Services
Anxiety Counseling
Autism Support
ADHD Management
Giftedness Counseling
Sensory Processing Therapy
Family Therapy
Couples Counseling
Telehealth Sessions
Parent Education
SSP Treatment
Highlights and features
- 13+ years of specialized experience with neurodivergent populations
- Personalized treatment plans combining evidence-based therapies
- Neurodivergent-affirming care approach across all services
- Certified ADHD and ASD clinical service providers
- Integrated support for co-occurring medical/physical conditions
Services
Anxiety Counseling
Specialized therapy addressing anxiety in neurodivergent individuals through evidence-based techniques. We help clients identify triggers, develop coping strategies, and reduce symptoms using DBT, CBT, and mindfulness approaches. Our clinicians focus on building emotional regulation skills while addressing co-occurring conditions like depression and sensory processing challenges.
Autism Support
Neurodivergent-affirming counseling for autistic individuals focusing on self-expression, emotional regulation, and environmental adaptation. Our approach emphasizes strength-based development while addressing anxiety, social communication challenges, and sensory processing differences through personalized treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs.
ADHD Management
Comprehensive support for ADHD symptoms including memory improvement, impulse control, and task completion strategies. We help clients harness ADHD strengths while developing practical skills for organization, time management, and emotional regulation through evidence-based therapeutic interventions adapted to individual neurodivergent profiles.
Giftedness Counseling
Specialized therapy addressing the unique challenges of gifted individuals, including overexcitabilities, perfectionism, and social-emotional development. Our approach focuses on balancing intellectual strengths with emotional well-being, reducing anxiety, and developing strategies for managing intense emotions and existential concerns.
Safe and Sound Protocol
Music-based intervention designed to improve emotional regulation through auditory processing. This five-hour protocol uses filtered music to stimulate the vagus nerve, helping reduce sensory sensitivities, improve social engagement, and enhance therapy outcomes for clients with autism, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
People
Kelsey Darmochwal
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
With 13+ years of experience, Kelsey specializes in neurodivergent-affirming therapy for anxiety, autism, and giftedness. Holds dual master's degrees in Mental Health Counseling and Rehabilitational Counseling, certified in ADHD and ASD clinical services.
Jordan Bishop
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
EMDR-trained therapist specializing in neurodivergent clients with chronic pain and anxiety. Uses trauma-informed approaches to help clients reconnect with their authentic selves while addressing sensory processing and relationship challenges.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We specialize in anxiety counseling, autism support, ADHD management, giftedness counseling, and sensory processing therapy for neurodivergent individuals using evidence-based approaches.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept Anthem insurance plans and offer self-pay options with payment plans available for qualifying clients.
What is the Safe and Sound Protocol?
SSP is a music-based intervention that improves emotional regulation through auditory processing, helping reduce sensory sensitivities and enhance therapy outcomes for autism and anxiety clients.
Are telehealth sessions available?
Yes, we offer both in-office and telehealth therapy sessions to accommodate client preferences and accessibility needs.
Do you work with families?
Yes, we provide family therapy, parent education, and sibling support to help families navigate neurodivergent-related challenges together.
What makes your approach unique?
Our neurodivergent-affirming care model combines evidence-based therapies with personalized treatment plans that celebrate neurodiversity while addressing practical life challenges.
