Aimee Paddock, LCSW

Aimee Paddock is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with 23 years of professional experience in mental health and addictions counseling. As an LCSW she brings clinical training in assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-informed interventions to support people facing a wide range of concerns. She works with stress and anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-esteem challenges, coping with life changes, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, sleep problems, parenting issues, career concerns, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Her background also includes work with abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, aging and geriatric issues, attachment and family-of-origin struggles, blended family dynamics, body image and caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and recovery from domestic violence or disaster-related losses. She combines skill building - such as communication strategies, relaxation and mindfulness practices, and coping skills - with goal-focused treatment planning shaped to each person’s needs and timeline.

Aimee emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that meets clients where they are and supports practical steps toward change. She partners with people to set short- and long-term goals, strengthen motivation, and build resilience so they can move toward the life they want to lead.

Applying effective approaches to online therapy

She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; CBT is practical and often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - tools that can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship struggles, and impulse-related challenges. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is employed when relationships and attachment issues are central - it focuses on understanding emotions and strengthening connection between partners or family members.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. She works collaboratively with each person to evaluate needs, goals, and personal preferences, then tailors methods and a treatment plan that fit the individual situation and pace.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit varying schedules and life demands. These options help make consistent care more accessible for people balancing work, family, caregiving, or mobility limitations, while allowing therapists and licensed professionals to adapt interventions to each client’s preferred format.