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Miranda Kolde

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Miranda Kolde, LCSW

Indiana

LCSW - Family and parenting focus

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About

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Communication and boundaries

About Miranda

Miranda Kolde is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed in Indiana with seven years of clinical experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, and trauma. Miranda also works with people facing career pressure, bipolar mood concerns, anger, self-esteem struggles, and coping with life changes.

Her style is straightforward and person-focused. She centers sessions on clients' strengths and practical steps. Miranda draws on a community mental health background where quick needs assessment and joint care planning were routine. Sessions tend to focus on identifying immediate needs, improving communication, and setting realistic goals.

Miranda uses several evidence-informed approaches. She commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice patterns and try different responses. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills when emotion regulation and relationship communication are priorities. Hypnotherapy is also listed among her approaches.

When domestic violence, boundary, or communication problems come up, she draws on experience working with both people who have experienced violence and those who have perpetrated it. Miranda prefers a collaborative pace; she works with each person to build plans that fit their life and readiness. She uses person-first language and focuses on how people have survived and what resources they already have.

She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. Before booking, people should confirm session formats and scheduling details so they match individual needs.

How sessions work

How Miranda uses different approaches in online sessions

Miranda commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and make values-based choices. ACT can be useful for stress, anxiety, and decisions about relationships or parenting by shifting the focus from fighting thoughts to acting toward what matters.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify thought and behavior patterns that maintain problems. CBT offers straightforward techniques for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes, such as thought records and behavior experiments. Client-Centered Therapy informs her overall stance by keeping the conversation focused on the person's perspective and strengths.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Miranda will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them over time based on progress and feedback.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, reduce travel time, and let people use options that suit their energy level and schedule. Ask about session length, frequency, and whether audio-only or video sessions are offered when you schedule the first appointment.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

Indiana

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of family and parenting concerns are addressed?

She helps with parenting strain, communication problems, boundary issues, and conflict related to family roles. Parenting is listed among her primary concerns.

How would she describe her therapy style?

She uses a person-centered, strengths-based approach that prioritizes practical steps. Sessions focus on immediate needs and collaborative care planning.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of therapy experience, including work in community mental health settings.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Indiana.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

She accepts international clients. Sessions are provided in English.

What session formats are offered?

Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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