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Teresa M Walters, Ed.D., MAMFT, LMFT, LAC

Teresa M Walters, Ed.D., MAMFT, LMFT, LAC

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Licensed Addiction Counselor & Christian Counselor

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As a marriage and family therapist, relationship specialist, and Christian counselor, my top priority is helping couples reduce conflict, heal their emotional wounds, find agreements, parent well, and save their marriage.

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Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana

Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Therapy Fort Wayne, IN

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Fort Wayne is located in the state of Indiana and offers a wide variety of attractions for families of all kinds. The city has a fantastic Children's Zoo, which contains a shark exhibit and rainforest. This attraction was rated as the nation's best by the Travel America magazine. Here your children are sure to love the carousel and designated Australian spot complete with kangaroos. Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory proves to be the perfect location for those with a green thumb or families wishing to enjoy each other's presence in a beautiful, peaceful environment.1 Science Central is a children-friendly attraction that may also be educational for young teenagers. This site has everything from a moonwalk and weather station to a pool, as well as multiple mind-stimulating exhibits. In terms of education, there are multiple schools within the area including Abbett Elementary School, Lakeside Middle, and Snider High. This city has something for everyone in the family.

Mental Health in Fort Wayne

Adults who live with challenges to good mental health can enroll in a free peer-to-peer class offered by the National Alliance on Mental Illness Fort Wayne Chapter. Each of the ten sessions is two hours in length and focuses on important mental health issues, such as the latest research, symptomology, and strategies for managing stress and anxiety brought on by one's illness. Individuals who have experienced mental health difficulties lead the group and offer insight into overcoming obstacles. Call 260-447-8990 for more information.2

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is dedicated to protecting the best interests of Fort Wayne's neglected children. To prevent children from getting lost in the system, volunteer advocates get to know each child and assess his or her needs. Their recommendations are then presented to the court in order to help the judge determine the best course of action to protect the child's mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Volunteers provide children with a dependable and stable presence in the midst of much stress, anxiety, and confusion. They also serve as ongoing role models for children after they have been placed in foster care or returned to their family of origin. For information about becoming an advocate for a needy child, call 260-449-7190.3

Fort Wayne residents who struggle with a cocaine addiction are encouraged to attend a meeting of the Indiana Area Cocaine Anonymous. Meetings are held seven days a week and offer guidance and support to those who are committed to recovery. The organization follows a 12-step program that helps individuals admit they have a problem, develop skills for overcoming their problem, and acquire the tools they need for repairing their life and the lives of those around them. Call 260-460-4739 for more detailed information about meeting times and locations.4

Current Initiatives

The Multicultural Health Initiative is intended to improve access to mental health services for underserved populations in Fort Wayne. Overseen by Park Center, the initiative works collaboratively with local social service agencies to provide neighborhood-based mental health programs to minorities, immigrants, refugees, the elderly, and other groups who typically struggle to find quality, affordable care. Among the services provided by the grant-funded initiative are educational programs, skill building, case management, and addictions treatment. Contact the program manager at 260-458-2655 for additional details about the initiative.5


References

1. City of Fort Wayne. (2017). Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory. Retrieved from http://www.botanicalconservatory.org/
2. National Alliance on Mental Illness - Fort Wayne. (2017). Peer-to-Peer Groups. Retrieved from http://www.nami.org/template.cfm?section=Peer-to-Peer
3. Court Appointed Special Advocates. (2003). About Us. Retrieved from http://www.allencountycasa.org/main.asp?id=1
4. Indiana Area Cocaine Anonymous. (2003). We Can Recover. Retrieved from http://www.indiana-ca.org/12steps.html
5. Park Center. (2008). Multicultural Health Initiative. Retrieved from http://www.parkcenter.org/multicultural.htm

Fort Wayne is located in Allen County, Indiana. It has a land area of 110.61 square miles and a water area of 0.21 square miles.  The population of Fort Wayne is 260,326 people with 102,273 households and a median annual income of $43,774. .


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Mental health treatment and therapy in Fort Wayne is sometimes a struggle to afford for families and individuals without proper insurance coverage. Finances for many in Fort Wayne are not able to cover long term weekly counseling sessions without a budgetary plan in place. The good news is that therapists are often willing to work with you if accessibility is an issue. Low cost therapy and sliding scales are just some of the options that therapists can offer. Insurance may cover your sessions as well. Talk to your counselor to learn more. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Fort Wayne public health department.