New Albany, IN 47150 Help & Support

My name is Cynthia Plymale Ward MSSW, LCSW. I received my bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Louisville in1999. A few short years later in 2003, I received my master’s degree from the University of Louisville Kent School of Social Work. I graduated with honors and received the Sophonisba P. Breckinridge Alumni Award for outstanding potential professional leadership. In my 22 years as a social worker, I have enjoyed working in multiple roles including medical social worker, crisis management, adult mental health therapist and adolescent therapy for a dual diagnosis program I created and implemented. I am trained in many different treatment modalities with an emphasis on DBT and grief yoga to help regulate emotion. I believe in a holistic approach to mental health and incorporating meditation, mindfulness and coping skills development. In my personal time I enjoy yoga, gardening and helping in my community.

Les Chapman is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and therapist based in New Albany, Indiana. Chapman offers services to individuals across various age groups, including preteens (10 to 13), teens (13 to 18), adults (18 to 65), and elders (65 and over). Chapman specializes in providing support for a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, and challenges specific to adolescence. Services are offered in English (US). Chapman works with individuals, families, and couples, utilizing therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma focused therapy, strength-based therapy, solution focused brief therapy (SFBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).

Dr. Erin Jenkins Baker is a psychologist based in New Albany, IN. Dr. Baker offers individual and family therapy, working with teens (13 to 18) and adults (18 to 65). Her practice focuses on supporting clients with a range of concerns including family stress, parenting challenges, relationship stress, and issues specific to adolescents. Dr. Baker provides services in English (US).