Michaela Spangenburg, IN Psychologist 20043453A

Trauma informed
Practical tools
Relationship focus

About Michaela

Michaela Spangenburg is an Indiana psychologist with 15 years of experience helping people who feel stuck, exhausted, or overwhelmed. She works with adults and adolescents on issues like trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and compassion fatigue. She aims to make first steps into therapy feel manageable and clear.

Michaela hears people who feel disconnected from themselves or overly responsible for others. She often helps clients notice repeating patterns that link back to childhood, family dynamics, or past hurts. Sessions focus on understanding those patterns and on practical ways to change them.

Her practice blends evidence-based therapeutic techniques with relational and insight-oriented work. That means clients can expect both skill-building and conversations about how past experiences shape present reactions. The tone is collaborative and trauma-informed.

In sessions, Michaela helps people build tools for managing emotions, setting boundaries, and improving communication. She also supports those coping with natural or human-caused disaster and with the stress of caregiving, chronic illness, or major life transitions.

Michaela presents herself as nonjudgmental and authentic. She invites people to start from wherever they are and to work at a pace that fits their life. The goal is clearer self-understanding and practical changes that feel sustainable.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Many clients find benefit from approaches that teach concrete skills alongside exploring personal history. One common evidence-based technique focuses on helping people regulate strong emotions and reduce overwhelming reactions through practical tools and step-by-step exercises; this approach is useful for anxiety, trauma symptoms, and compassion fatigue. Another helpful method emphasizes understanding attachment patterns and communication styles to improve relationships and resolve recurring conflicts by identifying old habits and trying new behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative process means adjusting techniques over time and trying different tools until a good fit is found.

Confirm the session formats before booking, as the therapist's biography does not list specific online options. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and offer quicker check-ins when needed. It can also allow for flexible scheduling around work or caregiving and let someone use a session that focuses on skills practice without needing a long commute.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Dissociation Domestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counseling Immigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injury Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

Indiana

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

This practice supports people facing trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and compassion fatigue, along with related issues such as attachment struggles and codependency.

How would you describe the therapeutic approach?

Therapy is collaborative and trauma-informed, mixing evidence-based techniques with relational and insight-oriented work to combine skill-building and deeper understanding.

How much clinical experience does the clinician have?

The clinician has 15 years of experience working with adults and adolescents on emotional burnout, recurring patterns, and relationship concerns.

What are the clinician's credentials and where are they located?

The clinician practices as an Indiana Psychologist with the credential listed as IN Psychologist 20043453A and is based in Indiana.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients served?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.