Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Theodore works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Indiana
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Theodore
Theodore Swanson is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Indiana. He brings seven years of clinical experience and three additional years in the mental health field to his counseling practice. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and issues that affect daily life and relationships.
Theodore favors a straightforward, conversational style in sessions. He aims to create a calm space where people can talk through what feels hard.
Background and approach
He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and a nonjudgmental attitude while helping clients find practical ways to cope. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and draws on mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas to tailor care. That means he helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, practice present-moment skills, and consider how past patterns influence current feelings.
Sessions are adapted to each person's needs rather than following a single script. People often bring concerns such as relationship strain, low self-esteem, grief, addiction, trauma, intimacy-related worries, parenting challenges, and anger. Theodore also supports work on abandonment, attachment, codependency, communication, and mood concerns.
He helps clients build tools to manage emotions and handle conflict more calmly. The approach is practical and measured. Conversations will include clear techniques to try between sessions, small experiments to test changes, and regular check-ins about progress.
Theodore encourages people to move at their own pace while focusing on steps that make daily life more manageable.
What Theodore works with
Everything Theodore lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Theodore's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Theodore lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online care
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, anger, and many everyday problems because it gives clear steps to practice between sessions.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple present-moment skills and breathing or attention exercises to reduce reactivity. These practices can help with stress, anger, and overwhelming emotions by increasing awareness and easing intense reactions.
Psychodynamic ideas look at recurring patterns and how past relationships influence current feelings. This approach can help people understand why they respond the way they do and find new ways of relating to themselves and others.
Finding the right fit is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then try approaches that match those needs. Sessions can shift over time as progress and priorities change, and the process is collaborative rather than one-size-fits-all.
Online formats make it easier to work together from different places. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or times when quick, written communication is more practical. These options provide flexibility for people juggling work, family, or other commitments.
Questions people ask about Theodore
What concerns does Theodore support?
The therapist helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strains, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and related issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a laid-back, conversational approach and emphasizes practical tools and clear techniques during sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of experience as a therapist plus three additional years working in mental health settings.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is licensed as an LMHC in Indiana and practices with that credential.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.