Teen & Young Adult Therapy in Fort Wayne, IN
You may look like you're functioning on the outside while carrying a lot beneath the surface. At Unwilted Counseling, therapy is a space to slow down, make sense of what you've been through, and reconnect with yourself in a way that feels steady and meaningful.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma, emotional overwhelm, or a major life transition, you don't have to figure it all out alone. Our compassionate, trauma-informed approach helps teens and young adults understand what's beneath the surface and create meaningful, lasting change, not quick fixes.
Ages 13–25 • In-Person Therapy in Fort Wayne • Virtual Therapy Across Indiana
Licensed Therapist
EMDR & IFS informed therapy
Trauma-
informed
Relational approach
HIPAA
Compliant
Telehealth & In-Person Care
Individual counseling
SUPPORT
Who Unwilted Counseling Helps
Unwilted Counseling provides therapy for teens and young adults, ages 13–25, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and virtually across Indiana. Adolescence and young adulthood can bring significant changes, new responsibilities, and emotional challenges. Anxiety, depression, academic stress, relationship difficulties, identity changes, or past experiences can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck.
Unwilted Counseling provides teen and young adult therapy in Fort Wayne for ages 13–25. Therapy offers a supportive space to understand what you're experiencing, process what you've been carrying, and develop healthier ways to move forward.
Common concerns include: ● Anxiety and emotional overwhelm ● Depression and burnout ● Trauma and difficult past experiences ● Identity development and self-esteem concerns ● Relationship and family challenges ● Academic stress and perfectionism ● Grief and loss ● Major life transitions ● Attention, motivation, and executive-function challenges.
What Does Unwilted Counseling Treat?
Unwilted Counseling helps teens and young adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, identity changes, relationship difficulties, academic stress, and life transitions. You don't come to therapy because something is wrong with you, you may simply be carrying more than you know how to process alone.
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Anxiety Therapy: Anxiety can affect school, relationships, confidence, sleep, and everyday life. Therapy can help you understand anxious patterns, develop healthier coping strategies, and feel more grounded.
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Depression & Burnout Therapy: Depression can make everyday responsibilities feel exhausting and affect motivation, relationships, and how you see yourself. Therapy provides space to understand what you're experiencing and begin moving forward.
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Trauma Therapy: Past experiences can continue affecting how you feel, think, and relate to yourself and others. Trauma-informed therapy focuses on creating safety, understanding patterns, and processing experiences at a manageable pace.
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Life Transitions Counseling: College, relationships, identity development, family changes, and becoming more independent can bring uncertainty and stress. Therapy can help you navigate change while developing a stronger sense of direction and self-understanding.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
What Makes Unwilted Counseling's
Approach Different
Unwilted Counseling believes healing comes from being understood not fixed. We help teens and young adults carry, process, and grow from what's weighing on them, using a trauma-informed, relational approach grounded in research.
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SERVICES & SPECIALIZATIONS
What Therapy Methods Does Unwilted Counseling Use?
Therapy at Unwilted Counseling draws on EMDR, IFS-informed work, emotion-focused therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and cognitive/skills-based strategies, selected based on each client's needs.
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
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IFS-informed work (Internal Family Systems)
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Emotion-focused therapy
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Psychodynamic therapy
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Cognitive and skills-based strategies when appropriate
These approaches aren't used as a one-size-fits-all formula. Your therapist considers your experiences, goals, concerns, and readiness when determining what may be most helpful. The focus is on understanding the deeper patterns behind what you're experiencing while developing practical tools that can support you in everyday life.
THE THERAPEUTIC PROCESS
How Therapy Works, Step by Step
Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, especially if you’ve been carrying a lot. My goal is to make the process supportive, collaborative, and paced to feel right for you.
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Free Consultation (15 min)
Begin with a free consultation to talk about what's bringing you to therapy, what you're hoping to change, and whether Unwilted Counseling feels like the right fit.
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Initial Assessment (50 min)
We explore your history, concerns, goals, & begin shaping a personalized approach.
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Understand Your Needs
Your initial sessions provide an opportunity to explore your concerns, experiences, strengths, relationships, and goals.
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Create a Personalized Approach
Together, you'll develop a treatment approach based on what you're experiencing and what you want to work toward.
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Build Meaningful Change
Therapy isn't about becoming a perfect version of yourself. It's about developing greater self-understanding, healthier patterns, stronger relationships, and the ability to navigate life's challenges with more confidence.
PROFESSIONAL ONLINE COUNSELING
Online Therapy for Teens & Young Adults Across Indiana
Yes, Unwilted Counseling offers secure virtual therapy for eligible teens and young adults across Indiana. Can't make it to the Fort Wayne office? Virtual sessions allow you to receive therapy from home, campus, or another private space without adding a commute to your schedule.
Secure & Confidential
Sessions are conducted through secure, HIPAA-compliant technology and are not recorded.
Convenient & Flexible
Virtual therapy can make it easier to maintain consistent care during school, travel, breaks, or other schedule changes.
Support for a Range of Concerns
Online therapy may be appropriate for concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationships, self-esteem, grief, LGBTQ+ support, and mild to moderate trauma.
Benefits include:
Attend from home, campus, or a private space
Consistent care during travel or breaks
Accessible for mobility or transportation needs
No commute or added stress
Evening availability (when offered)
In-Person Therapy in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Prefer meeting with your therapist face-to-face? Unwilted Counseling offers in-person therapy in Fort Wayne, Indiana, for teens and young adults ages 13–25. Our private, comfortable office provides a supportive space to step away from everyday distractions and focus on your mental health and personal growth.
Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional overwhelm, relationship challenges, identity concerns, or life transitions, therapy is tailored to your needs and goals. Our approach is trauma-informed, relational, and personalized to help you better understand yourself, develop healthier coping skills, and create meaningful change.
In-person counseling is available at 3514 Stellhorn Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46815, serving clients throughout Fort Wayne and Allen County. Prefer therapy from home, school, or work? Virtual therapy is also available throughout Indiana, with flexible options for clients who prefer a combination of in-person and online care.
Explore Teen & Young Adult Therapy or schedule a free 15-minute consultation to get started.
NOW SERVING OHIO
Expanding Our Care to Ohio - You Don’t Have to Navigate Your Journey Alone
Through the Counseling Compact, Unwilted Counseling now offers secure telehealth counseling for individuals in Ohio, bringing compassionate mental health support wherever you are.
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Compact Privilege Number: LPC-OH-1439
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Compact Privilege Type: Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Compact
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Issuance Date: 6/9/2026
MEET YOUR THERAPIST
Your Healing Starts with the Right Therapist
At Unwilted Counseling, you'll work directly with me a licensed therapist who is deeply passionate about supporting teens and young adults. I don't just treat young people I genuinely enjoy walking alongside them as they navigate growth, change, and healing.
Destina Rekeweg, LMHC
Specialty: Trauma & PTSD, Anxiety, Life Transitions
I work with teens, young adults, and adults who appear capable on the outside but feel overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted inside. My trauma-informed, relational approach draws from EMDR, IFS-informed work, emotion-focused, and psychodynamic therapy.
I hold a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over three years of experience. Unwilted Counseling is a solo practice, allowing for consistent, one-on-one care.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about counseling services, the therapy process,
insurance, confidentiality, and what to expect at our Fort Wayne practice.
That’s okay. You can schedule a free consultation to ask questions, explore your concerns, and decide if therapy feels like the right fit no pressure.
For current availability, call or text (260) 255-6432 or request a free consultation online, a member of the practice can confirm openings and next steps.
Unwilted Counseling specializes in teens and young adults ages 13–25, with in-person sessions in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and virtual sessions across Indiana and eligible parts of Ohio.
The first step is a free consultation. Call or text (260) 255-6432 to discuss what you're looking for and determine whether Unwilted Counseling is a good fit.
Yes. Unwilted Counseling offers secure virtual therapy for eligible clients in Indiana, and through the Counseling Compact, to eligible clients in Ohio, allowing teens and young adults to receive care without traveling to the Fort Wayne office.