Aimee Paddock

Aimee Paddock is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and life changes. She draws on more than two decades of work in mental health to support people through addiction concerns, relationship and family strains, sleep problems, parenting challenges, and trauma. Her tone is direct and practical, aimed at helping people take the next step when things feel overwhelming.

She uses a mix of approaches to build a plan with each person. Sessions often include goal-setting, learning coping skills, and practicing communication and relaxation techniques. Aimee emphasizes practical tools such as mindfulness, positive thinking, and self-care exercises that people can use between sessions.

Her background includes long-term work in mental health and addictions counseling across a variety of settings. Over 23 years she has supported people dealing with abuse, neglect, domestic violence, foster care and adoption issues, mood disorders, and major losses. She says personal life experience informs her perspective and helps her connect with people who need steady support.

In therapy she aims to meet people where they are and move at a pace that fits. Aimee tailors treatment plans to an individual’s needs and encourages small steps that add up to change. Her approach blends practical skill-building with attention to emotional patterns.

People who want clear tools and steady support often find this helpful. The first step is identifying short- and long-term goals and deciding which strategies to use together.

Online approaches and how they can help

Aimee commonly uses Trauma-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in her work. Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on understanding and processing traumatic events to reduce their ongoing impact and help people feel safer in day-to-day life. CBT looks at unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches practical techniques to change thoughts and behaviors that worsen anxiety or depression. DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to manage strong emotions and improve relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your concerns, goals, and preferences, and then try strategies that fit your needs. Plans can be adjusted as you notice what is and isn’t working, so therapy evolves with your progress and priorities.

Confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments during work breaks or from a familiar environment. They also let sessions focus on short skills practice or longer therapeutic work, depending on what you need that day. Licensed professionals can help you find a rhythm that works with your schedule and daily demands.