Female Therapists in 46074

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Katheryn Shelton
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westfield, IN 46074
Waitlist for new clients
I assist individuals with goals toward self improvement, through difficult life circumstances such as loss, and instilling hope when hope seems lost. Together we will work on ways to increase self esteem, self worth, and a positive outlook on life. I can include art therapy in sessions, to help open doors for those who may struggle with communicating emotions verbally, and can provide further insight into expression that words cannot do alone.
I assist individuals with goals toward self improvement, through difficult life circumstances such as loss, and instilling hope when hope seems lost. Together we will work on ways to increase self esteem, self worth, and a positive outlook on life. I can include art therapy in sessions, to help open doors for those who may struggle with communicating emotions verbally, and can provide further insight into expression that words cannot do alone.
(317) 342-1509 View (317) 342-1509
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Dr. Stephanie Trent
Counselor, PhD , LMHC , LCAC
Verified Verified
Westfield, IN 46074
I specialize in helping those with anxiety, depression, & relationship issues. Whether it is a relational, work, school, or family issue, talking about it with someone often aids in clarity and change. I want to help those individuals/families who are struggling to make sense of the chaos, look for understanding insight, and make those changes that will help them to start feeling more hopeful and excited about life again.
I specialize in helping those with anxiety, depression, & relationship issues. Whether it is a relational, work, school, or family issue, talking about it with someone often aids in clarity and change. I want to help those individuals/families who are struggling to make sense of the chaos, look for understanding insight, and make those changes that will help them to start feeling more hopeful and excited about life again.
(317) 785-1218 View (317) 785-1218
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Lotus of Life Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Westfield, IN 46074
Lotus of Life is a growing group private practice serving individuals, couples and families. Our experience and areas of focus include: chronic health conditions, Grief/ Loss, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, School/ Academic/ Career issues, Social/ Emotional challenges, Disordered Eating, LGBTQ+, Couples, Perinatal/ Infant loss and more. Therapy is provided virtually (Statewide) and in person in Westfield, Indiana by a Pre-licensed or fully licensed Therapist based on specific needs and availability. Please reach out to see which provider would best fit your needs!
Lotus of Life is a growing group private practice serving individuals, couples and families. Our experience and areas of focus include: chronic health conditions, Grief/ Loss, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, School/ Academic/ Career issues, Social/ Emotional challenges, Disordered Eating, LGBTQ+, Couples, Perinatal/ Infant loss and more. Therapy is provided virtually (Statewide) and in person in Westfield, Indiana by a Pre-licensed or fully licensed Therapist based on specific needs and availability. Please reach out to see which provider would best fit your needs!
(317) 854-5804 View (317) 854-5804
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Dr. Amber Welsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westfield, IN 46074
If you are searching for a safe and supportive space where you can explore and process painful experiences, change damaging behaviors, and create new ways of acting and relating, then look no further. Do you experience any of the following: grief, sadness, or shame that just won’t go away; struggle with an inability to stop binge shopping, eating, drinking, gambling, gaming or using social media; have crippling fears and “what if” thoughts that prevent you from doing the things you really want to do; or get triggered and leap into fight, flight, freeze or shut down for no clear reason?
If you are searching for a safe and supportive space where you can explore and process painful experiences, change damaging behaviors, and create new ways of acting and relating, then look no further. Do you experience any of the following: grief, sadness, or shame that just won’t go away; struggle with an inability to stop binge shopping, eating, drinking, gambling, gaming or using social media; have crippling fears and “what if” thoughts that prevent you from doing the things you really want to do; or get triggered and leap into fight, flight, freeze or shut down for no clear reason?
(317) 747-3695 View (317) 747-3695
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Aurora Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westfield, IN 46074  (Online Only)
My name is Samantha Wright-Cooksey, MSW, LCSW. I have been a therapist for over 20 years with combined experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and their families. I have provided professional services in outpatient, home, community and school-based settings. I have worked in addictions as well as end of life issues. I utilize strength-based and solution focused techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and problem solving skills training. I offer in person and telehealth options for therapy. I accept most insurance, EAP, and self pay options.
My name is Samantha Wright-Cooksey, MSW, LCSW. I have been a therapist for over 20 years with combined experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and their families. I have provided professional services in outpatient, home, community and school-based settings. I have worked in addictions as well as end of life issues. I utilize strength-based and solution focused techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and problem solving skills training. I offer in person and telehealth options for therapy. I accept most insurance, EAP, and self pay options.
(317) 707-9415 View (317) 707-9415
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Suzanne Walton
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Westfield, IN 46074
I believe in our innate capacity to grow and heal. Sometimes we need a little help along the way. I support that process with compassion, acceptance, and respect. I am most passionate about working with those struggling with relational or complex trauma, attachment issues, self-worth, shame, addictions, and parenting.
I believe in our innate capacity to grow and heal. Sometimes we need a little help along the way. I support that process with compassion, acceptance, and respect. I am most passionate about working with those struggling with relational or complex trauma, attachment issues, self-worth, shame, addictions, and parenting.
(317) 597-6244 View (317) 597-6244
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Taylor O'hern
LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
Westfield, IN 46074
I came into this work through my own experiences with both trauma and healing. By engaging in therapy, I began to experience the freedom and hope that came with facing and owning all the parts of my story rather than living within the context of fear and survival strategies that no longer served me. I would be honored to offer support and walk alongside you as you develop understanding and self-compassion, and seek to experience the discovery of freedom and hope for yourself.
I came into this work through my own experiences with both trauma and healing. By engaging in therapy, I began to experience the freedom and hope that came with facing and owning all the parts of my story rather than living within the context of fear and survival strategies that no longer served me. I would be honored to offer support and walk alongside you as you develop understanding and self-compassion, and seek to experience the discovery of freedom and hope for yourself.
(317) 854-4806 View (317) 854-4806
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Caitlin Porter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westfield, IN 46074
My ideal client is someone who acknowledges a problem exists, even if they don’t quite know what it is. The source of that issue can be discovered and processed through therapy, leaving the client with effective tools and skills to cope with and manage their emotions.
My ideal client is someone who acknowledges a problem exists, even if they don’t quite know what it is. The source of that issue can be discovered and processed through therapy, leaving the client with effective tools and skills to cope with and manage their emotions.
(463) 220-4787 View (463) 220-4787
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Juli Feller
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westfield, IN 46074
Juli is an adult adoptee who has been in reunion with her birth family for over 25 years. She is passionate about helping adoptees in their healing journeys through Brainspotting and other brain-body modalities. Juli also uses play therapy and mindfulness-based techniques with children. Juli enjoys working with issues such as adoption/adoptee issues, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
Juli is an adult adoptee who has been in reunion with her birth family for over 25 years. She is passionate about helping adoptees in their healing journeys through Brainspotting and other brain-body modalities. Juli also uses play therapy and mindfulness-based techniques with children. Juli enjoys working with issues such as adoption/adoptee issues, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
(463) 223-9964 x1021 View (463) 223-9964 x1021
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Renee Heldman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMHC
Verified Verified
Westfield, IN 46074
My ideal client would be someone who is geared towards helping themselves and needing guidance on how to do so. Someone who has a grasp on the importance of the client putting in the work to truly help heal themselves but needing assistance ensuring they are doing things in a healthy and emotionally intelligent fashion. Talk therapy is very important for clients who even just want to come and vent, which I believe helps the mind unclutter.
My ideal client would be someone who is geared towards helping themselves and needing guidance on how to do so. Someone who has a grasp on the importance of the client putting in the work to truly help heal themselves but needing assistance ensuring they are doing things in a healthy and emotionally intelligent fashion. Talk therapy is very important for clients who even just want to come and vent, which I believe helps the mind unclutter.
(317) 483-7616 View (317) 483-7616
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Kim Kurtz
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Westfield, IN 46074
Marriage can push us to the limit. Connection and friendship are the foundation of a happy relationship, however, connection is easier said than done. Couples easily get stuck in repeating the same arguments that never seem to go anywhere. Pain from the past, depression or anxiety, disappointment, and broken relationships often hold us captive and keep us from connecting with the ones we love. I work with my clients to break these destructive cycles and help them learn to love others and themselves well. Don’t settle for the status quo. Let me help you and your spouse unlock the emotional connection you have always wanted.
Marriage can push us to the limit. Connection and friendship are the foundation of a happy relationship, however, connection is easier said than done. Couples easily get stuck in repeating the same arguments that never seem to go anywhere. Pain from the past, depression or anxiety, disappointment, and broken relationships often hold us captive and keep us from connecting with the ones we love. I work with my clients to break these destructive cycles and help them learn to love others and themselves well. Don’t settle for the status quo. Let me help you and your spouse unlock the emotional connection you have always wanted.
(317) 733-5096 x1016 View (317) 733-5096 x1016
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Heather Stevenson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westfield, IN 46074
Is shame preventing you from fully experiencing life? Do you keep falling into unhealthy relationship patterns? Is life feeling more unmanageable with each passing day? Are you looking for an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) trained therapist to help you overcome past trauma? If any of these questions resonate with you, I'm here to offer a safe space where you can be your authentic self. I utilize a variety of approaches, including EMDR, Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, psychoeducation, and the Gottman Method. I have immediate availability for virtual daytime appointments.
Is shame preventing you from fully experiencing life? Do you keep falling into unhealthy relationship patterns? Is life feeling more unmanageable with each passing day? Are you looking for an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) trained therapist to help you overcome past trauma? If any of these questions resonate with you, I'm here to offer a safe space where you can be your authentic self. I utilize a variety of approaches, including EMDR, Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, psychoeducation, and the Gottman Method. I have immediate availability for virtual daytime appointments.
(317) 758-3681 View (317) 758-3681
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Jolynn Ness
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Westfield, IN 46074
My ideal client would struggle with diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, or mood-related issues. This client would be self-motivated and have identified goals that are being held back or complicated by their mental health issues. The client would be able to identify areas that are strengths and weaknesses for themselves and would be willing to put forth the effort that is growth and change. Also, this client would be open to new and different suggestions for coping strategies or ways of thinking about difficulties they may experience in order to learn and grow.
My ideal client would struggle with diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, or mood-related issues. This client would be self-motivated and have identified goals that are being held back or complicated by their mental health issues. The client would be able to identify areas that are strengths and weaknesses for themselves and would be willing to put forth the effort that is growth and change. Also, this client would be open to new and different suggestions for coping strategies or ways of thinking about difficulties they may experience in order to learn and grow.
(317) 922-0046 View (317) 922-0046
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Olivia Kimanzi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Westfield, IN 46074
My ideal client would be someone who is committed to their healing journey and willing to reach their mental health and personal goals. My clients would be ones who may have anxiety, depression, substance use/abuse issues, and crises.
My ideal client would be someone who is committed to their healing journey and willing to reach their mental health and personal goals. My clients would be ones who may have anxiety, depression, substance use/abuse issues, and crises.
(463) 258-2958 View (463) 258-2958
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Linda Wilcox
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westfield, IN 46074  (Online Only)
BILINGUAL (English-Spanish) Welcome! I specialize in working with women, children, and adolescents with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, grief, and domestic violence issues. I want you to know that there is always hope. I provide an empathetic, supportive, and safe environment for my clients to grow and heal. I am a bilingual, licensed clinician and a certified trauma treatment provider with five years of counseling experience.
BILINGUAL (English-Spanish) Welcome! I specialize in working with women, children, and adolescents with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, grief, and domestic violence issues. I want you to know that there is always hope. I provide an empathetic, supportive, and safe environment for my clients to grow and heal. I am a bilingual, licensed clinician and a certified trauma treatment provider with five years of counseling experience.
(463) 217-0915 View (463) 217-0915
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Claire Pollock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westfield, IN 46074
Claire is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been working in the social work field for 11 years. She's been providing therapeutic services to children and adolescents for the past five years. Prior to private practice, she worked as a school social worker and then provided home based counseling services.
Claire is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been working in the social work field for 11 years. She's been providing therapeutic services to children and adolescents for the past five years. Prior to private practice, she worked as a school social worker and then provided home based counseling services.
(317) 702-1600 View (317) 702-1600
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Teri Cardwell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Westfield, IN 46074
As a therapist, I am most excited to see clients motivated to explore their unknown strengths, widen their horizons, increase their abilities to make informed decisions and lead a life of meaning as they define it. Everyone I have worked with brings to therapy a foundation upon which to grow. Regardless of the problem, an enhanced sense of self is possible. Instilling hope of something better in life is one of my greatest motivations, and assisting others in achieving their goals drew me to this profession.
As a therapist, I am most excited to see clients motivated to explore their unknown strengths, widen their horizons, increase their abilities to make informed decisions and lead a life of meaning as they define it. Everyone I have worked with brings to therapy a foundation upon which to grow. Regardless of the problem, an enhanced sense of self is possible. Instilling hope of something better in life is one of my greatest motivations, and assisting others in achieving their goals drew me to this profession.
(463) 583-1682 View (463) 583-1682
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Patty Bittinger Mansfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westfield, IN 46074  (Online Only)
Do you ever feel overwhelmed? Constantly trying to juggle home, work, possibly school and social situations? Since the pandemic or (maybe before the pandemic), have you felt anxious, nervous waiting "for the next ball to drop?" At times, do you feel it takes too much time and effort to become involved in social situations and activities again? I help people of all ages to learn skills and strategies to work past their anxieties and depression. Becoming aware of anxiety and depression and learn different ways to work with these feelings and take control of them can be very empowering.
Do you ever feel overwhelmed? Constantly trying to juggle home, work, possibly school and social situations? Since the pandemic or (maybe before the pandemic), have you felt anxious, nervous waiting "for the next ball to drop?" At times, do you feel it takes too much time and effort to become involved in social situations and activities again? I help people of all ages to learn skills and strategies to work past their anxieties and depression. Becoming aware of anxiety and depression and learn different ways to work with these feelings and take control of them can be very empowering.
(317) 785-1037 View (317) 785-1037
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Jessica Cannon
Counselor, EdS, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Westfield, IN 46074
Waitlist for new clients
THERAPY: I hear so much negativity in our field about work with people. But - I am amazed by some of the people that step foot into my office. I am in awe of their ability to smile through pain. I feel blessed that I get to share in their strong, resilience and desire to grow and change. I learn so much from them. I’m also frustrated with societies message that emotions like anger, resentfulness and jealousy are abnormal for us to feel. Sometimes they interfere with other parts of our life. These people that I encounter on a day-to-day basis are amazing, beautiful people. To all of them I say-
THERAPY: I hear so much negativity in our field about work with people. But - I am amazed by some of the people that step foot into my office. I am in awe of their ability to smile through pain. I feel blessed that I get to share in their strong, resilience and desire to grow and change. I learn so much from them. I’m also frustrated with societies message that emotions like anger, resentfulness and jealousy are abnormal for us to feel. Sometimes they interfere with other parts of our life. These people that I encounter on a day-to-day basis are amazing, beautiful people. To all of them I say-
(317) 747-2790 x1001 View (317) 747-2790 x1001
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Brittany Sperka
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westfield, IN 46074
I appreciate someone with an open heart and a willingness to explore their inner self. I value individuals who are ready to engage and connect in meaningful conversations. I know it can be hard to take the first step for help, and look for someone who is committed to their own growth and willing to collaborate in their goals. Trust, honesty, and a desire to change create a supportive connecting environment where healing and transformation can take place.
I appreciate someone with an open heart and a willingness to explore their inner self. I value individuals who are ready to engage and connect in meaningful conversations. I know it can be hard to take the first step for help, and look for someone who is committed to their own growth and willing to collaborate in their goals. Trust, honesty, and a desire to change create a supportive connecting environment where healing and transformation can take place.
(317) 934-3773 View (317) 934-3773
Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.