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Online therapist

Rev. Skip Beyer

Compassionate, practical counseling with optional faith support

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Credentials
LMHC
Experience
19 years
Licensed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Skip

Rev. Skip Beyer uses a client-centered approach as the foundation of his work. He meets each person where they are and listens first.

He combines practical therapy methods with the option to include faith perspectives when requested. Skip is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, and has practiced for 19 years in Indiana. He focuses on problems like addiction recovery, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and grief.

He also works with stress, trauma, sleeping problems, anger, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and a wide range of life transitions.

Background and approach

Additional areas of attention include issues tied to abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and blended family challenges. Sessions tend to emphasize clear skills and steady support. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, narrative techniques, and psychodynamic ideas are woven into treatment as useful.

The aim is to identify strengths and practical next steps rather than only name problems. When faith is important to a person, scripture and spiritual reflection can be included alongside clinical techniques. Skip describes his role as compassionate listening, gentle challenge, and encouragement to begin healing.

He works to build plans that match each person’s needs and pace. Skip earned a master’s degree in community counseling and also holds a divinity degree. He combines clinical training with pastoral experience to create a direct, respectful style that focuses on recovery and healthier daily living.

Therapeutic approaches for online family and parenting concerns

Client-centered work focuses on the person’s needs and goals and helps build trust and practical steps forward. It’s useful when someone needs a steady, listening presence and help identifying strengths rather than only listing problems.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep trouble, and coping with life changes.

Mindfulness therapy trains present-moment awareness and simple attention practices to reduce stress and reactivity. It can help with anger, anxiety, and managing cravings or intense emotions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, values, and daily life. This is a team effort that gets adjusted as progress and needs evolve.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. These options add flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or travel, and allow the same therapeutic methods to be used in ways that fit a household’s routine.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with concerns such as addiction recovery for sex, porn, and alcohol/drugs, depression, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and stress. He also helps with trauma, sleeping issues, anger, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and related life changes.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He practices client-centered work that focuses on listening and building on strengths. He uses cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness practices, narrative work, and some psychodynamic ideas to help people change behaviors and thoughts.
What is his experience and professional background?
He has 19 years of experience and combines clinical training with pastoral knowledge. His background includes a master’s degree in community counseling and a divinity degree.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, registered as IN LMHC 39001837A, and practices in Indiana.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for online work.
How is cost handled for sessions?
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 and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
19 years
Licensed
Indiana
Languages
English

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