Therapist profile
Michaela Spangenburg, IN Psychologist 20043453A
Indiana
Indiana Psychologist - Relationships and Trauma
Continue with MichaelaWhere Michaela stands
- Credentials
- IN Psychologist 20043453A
- License
- Psychologist, Indiana / 20043453A
- NPI
- 1265831796
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Indiana
About
- Codependency concerns
- Trauma-informed care
- Communication skills
About Michaela
Michaela Spangenburg is an Indiana Psychologist (IN Psychologist 20043453A) with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults and adolescents dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, compassion fatigue, and recurring patterns that often come from childhood or family dynamics.
She knows starting therapy can feel daunting when you have been carrying things alone. Many people she sees feel exhausted, overly responsible for others, disconnected from themselves, or stuck in cycles of shame, avoidance, or self-doubt. In sessions she helps people notice those patterns and learn practical ways to respond differently.
Her style is collaborative and trauma-informed. She combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with relational and insight-oriented work. That means conversations about past experiences are paired with clear tools for boundaries, communication, and emotion management.
Sessions include time to talk through what is happening now and small experiments to try between meetings. She focuses on skills that apply to daily life - how to set limits, speak up without escalating conflict, and manage emotional overwhelm so functioning improves a bit at a time.
Michaela aims for straightforward feedback and realistic goals. People leave with clearer self-understanding and specific strategies they can use immediately. If you are tired of putting others first or want help changing old patterns, she can work with you to map practical next steps.
How sessions work
Evidence-based approaches used in online sessions
Her work integrates evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside relational and insight-oriented work. One common approach is trauma-informed care, which focuses on recognizing how past hurt affects present reactions and teaching concrete strategies to manage emotional triggers. This helps with recurring patterns, hypervigilance, and burnout after prolonged stress.Another frequent strand is skills-focused therapy that teaches practical tools for boundaries, communication, and emotion regulation. These are short, actionable steps to try between sessions that address people-pleasing, over-responsibility, and difficulty saying no.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match goals, needs, and preferences. That means reviewing what helps, adjusting pacing, and combining insight with hands-on practice as progress unfolds.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins when time is limited, or reduce the need to travel. Therapists can also adapt exercises so they work in different settings, helping clients use new skills in everyday life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, compassion fatigue, and codependency among other issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and trauma-informed, pairing evidence-based techniques with relational and insight-oriented work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working with adults and adolescents across a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is listed as IN Psychologist 20043453A and practices in Indiana.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.