Therapists in Indianapolis, IN
Megan Wales Simpson
Counselor, MS, LMHC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Specific training in CBT, DBT, ACT, and Brief Strategic Family Therapy.
I earned my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Miami University and my Master's degree in Counseling from Indiana University. I have experience in working with adults, teens, couples, families, and groups. Overall, I enjoy engaging people in psychotherapy by creating a safe, validating, and collaborative environment. I believe in taking the time to explore emotions and thoughts, while also providing people with tools to manage stress or specific symptoms. I enjoy identifying clients' strengths to help elevate them and create confidence in their ability to better manage stress.
Specific training in CBT, DBT, ACT, and Brief Strategic Family Therapy.
I earned my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Miami University and my Master's degree in Counseling from Indiana University. I have experience in working with adults, teens, couples, families, and groups. Overall, I enjoy engaging people in psychotherapy by creating a safe, validating, and collaborative environment. I believe in taking the time to explore emotions and thoughts, while also providing people with tools to manage stress or specific symptoms. I enjoy identifying clients' strengths to help elevate them and create confidence in their ability to better manage stress.
Phyllis G. Starks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46220 (Online Only)
Another area in which I have special training and experience is personal and family financial dynamics and skills.
My style is to partner with people to explore issues that impair their experiencing their optimal lives. I have experience with diverse issues including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, divorce, physical rehabilitation and aging. I work with people in crisis to address the crisis and improve functioning.
Another area in which I have special training and experience is personal and family financial dynamics and skills.
My style is to partner with people to explore issues that impair their experiencing their optimal lives. I have experience with diverse issues including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, divorce, physical rehabilitation and aging. I work with people in crisis to address the crisis and improve functioning.
Catrina Michele Rush
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMHC-A
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46254
My passion is children and the importance of family life.
I am currently working as a Private Contractor serving as a Mental Mental Therapist, providing a safe, non-judgmental environment. Together we will set a plan to assist in achieving and maintaining your personal goals or achieve new ones. I strive to connect clients to resources and tools to rebuild their lives.
My passion is children and the importance of family life.
I am currently working as a Private Contractor serving as a Mental Mental Therapist, providing a safe, non-judgmental environment. Together we will set a plan to assist in achieving and maintaining your personal goals or achieve new ones. I strive to connect clients to resources and tools to rebuild their lives.
Melodie Martini
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46240
I have personal experience with managing mental health issues in my family, and I enjoy being able to support others in their needs.
I am looking for a client who is motivated to make changes, may be struggling with depression or anxiety, or may even have some trauma that needs to be addressed. The ideal client would be ready to take the needed steps to make progress.
I have personal experience with managing mental health issues in my family, and I enjoy being able to support others in their needs.
I am looking for a client who is motivated to make changes, may be struggling with depression or anxiety, or may even have some trauma that needs to be addressed. The ideal client would be ready to take the needed steps to make progress.
Addison D. Ahrendts
Pre-Licensed Professional, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46203
Struggling with school, managing relationships with family, friends, and that first crush, and feelings never experienced before- all at the same time! Being a teen is tough.
ATTENTION PARENTS WHOSE CHILD IS STRUGGLING WITH DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, OR INTERPERSONAL ISSUES (AT SCHOOL OR AT HOME): You have a teenager who needs someone to talk to, but you aren’t sure who they will feel comfortable with. When your child shares their challenging experiences, you want someone who can RELATE. You’re looking for someone who has lived what your child is facing, and who MADE IT THROUGH. Someone who has a shared understanding of the struggles of being a teen, someone who can provide support and empathy, and someone who has already learned to manage and conquer what your adolescent is feeling.
Struggling with school, managing relationships with family, friends, and that first crush, and feelings never experienced before- all at the same time! Being a teen is tough.
ATTENTION PARENTS WHOSE CHILD IS STRUGGLING WITH DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, OR INTERPERSONAL ISSUES (AT SCHOOL OR AT HOME): You have a teenager who needs someone to talk to, but you aren’t sure who they will feel comfortable with. When your child shares their challenging experiences, you want someone who can RELATE. You’re looking for someone who has lived what your child is facing, and who MADE IT THROUGH. Someone who has a shared understanding of the struggles of being a teen, someone who can provide support and empathy, and someone who has already learned to manage and conquer what your adolescent is feeling.
Empowered Living Inc
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46278
The knowledge I posess in grief and loss makes me the desired therapist to work with when family, personal, and individual issues with communication and understanding are the focus.
I offer a safe space for client to share their narrative without concern of being compromised.I also meet with the client in a compassionate and sympathetic way.
The knowledge I posess in grief and loss makes me the desired therapist to work with when family, personal, and individual issues with communication and understanding are the focus.
I offer a safe space for client to share their narrative without concern of being compromised.I also meet with the client in a compassionate and sympathetic way.
Chip Calwell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46220
My specialty for the past 46 years has been children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral and neurological issues. Due to my experience I'm able to use multiple approaches and modalities that I formulate to the specific issue presented to me by my clients. I attempt to collaborate with the appropriate people and family members in the child's life to assist in a team approach. I'm somewhat nontraditional in the sense that I have many different recreational activities for the child that are integrated into the treatment process.
My specialty for the past 46 years has been children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral and neurological issues. Due to my experience I'm able to use multiple approaches and modalities that I formulate to the specific issue presented to me by my clients. I attempt to collaborate with the appropriate people and family members in the child's life to assist in a team approach. I'm somewhat nontraditional in the sense that I have many different recreational activities for the child that are integrated into the treatment process.
Cassandra A Erickson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46260
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years of experience providing psychotherapy for individual, relationship and family issues.
Are you hurting, feeling tired, lost or stuck, or perhaps struggling with a personal issue or in your relationship? With compassion, hope and inspiration, I want to help guide you in overcoming past and current issues to make your future happier and healthier. Therapy is a journey that evolves with us working together toward common goals and exploring issues to promote your growth and healing. Together, we will develop useful techniques and insightful feedback for changing what can be changed, and learning to cope with what can't.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years of experience providing psychotherapy for individual, relationship and family issues.
Are you hurting, feeling tired, lost or stuck, or perhaps struggling with a personal issue or in your relationship? With compassion, hope and inspiration, I want to help guide you in overcoming past and current issues to make your future happier and healthier. Therapy is a journey that evolves with us working together toward common goals and exploring issues to promote your growth and healing. Together, we will develop useful techniques and insightful feedback for changing what can be changed, and learning to cope with what can't.
Mary Ella Viehe
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46225
Is the problem depression, anxiety, addiction, couple, or family relationships? I can help you expand your options, learn to take better care of yourself, find your strengths, and overcome your fears.
Do your options seem limited? Do you need help to sort things out, make sense of your emotions, or see the situation differently? We may be overwhelmed, feel inadequate or out of control. We may believe that the future is bleak or hopeless. We may be upset with others, afraid of loss, or change.
We each have more ability and control over our lives than we know. We can learn to soothe ourselves, remain calm and clear-headed when we face challenges. We can solve problems and effectively negotiate our relationships, but we all need help at one time or another.
Is the problem depression, anxiety, addiction, couple, or family relationships? I can help you expand your options, learn to take better care of yourself, find your strengths, and overcome your fears.
Do your options seem limited? Do you need help to sort things out, make sense of your emotions, or see the situation differently? We may be overwhelmed, feel inadequate or out of control. We may believe that the future is bleak or hopeless. We may be upset with others, afraid of loss, or change.
We each have more ability and control over our lives than we know. We can learn to soothe ourselves, remain calm and clear-headed when we face challenges. We can solve problems and effectively negotiate our relationships, but we all need help at one time or another.
Terry Coy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46240 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Terry Coy, a Marriage and Family Therapist. Let's start with session zero—no fees, just get to know me and build trust. Congratulations on taking this big step toward improving your life through therapy. It's about having a kind, empathetic, and non-judgmental conversation with someone trained to ease anxiety and depression.
Hi, I'm Terry Coy, a Marriage and Family Therapist. Let's start with session zero—no fees, just get to know me and build trust. Congratulations on taking this big step toward improving your life through therapy. It's about having a kind, empathetic, and non-judgmental conversation with someone trained to ease anxiety and depression.
Malisa Komolthiti
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46201 (Online Only)
I'm a dedicated psychotherapist and Marriage and Family Therapist, happily serving clients in Indiana and Florida. My areas of practice are· Anxiety · Depression· Stress · Divorce ·Marital/Pre-marital ·Parenting ·Couple/Family Conflict· Learning Disabilities · LGBTQIA+ · Life Coaching ·Mood Disorders · Panic Attacks · Peer Relationships · Behavioral Issues · Career Counseling · Codependency · Coping Skills. I support the unique journeys of adults, children, teens, and parents. I accept insurance.
I'm a dedicated psychotherapist and Marriage and Family Therapist, happily serving clients in Indiana and Florida. My areas of practice are· Anxiety · Depression· Stress · Divorce ·Marital/Pre-marital ·Parenting ·Couple/Family Conflict· Learning Disabilities · LGBTQIA+ · Life Coaching ·Mood Disorders · Panic Attacks · Peer Relationships · Behavioral Issues · Career Counseling · Codependency · Coping Skills. I support the unique journeys of adults, children, teens, and parents. I accept insurance.
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My Deaf Therapy
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46205 (Online Only)
The decision to seek out a therapist is an important first step towards positively addressing conflicts, managing distress, and learning to cope with negative or overwhelming feelings. Our team of therapists bring years of therapy experience. We work with children, adolescents, adults, and families who are Deaf or come from Deaf families (includes hearing family/friends who sign). We provide a supportive, nurturing environment. We use a multimodal approach incorporating mind-body therapies with evidence-based treatments.
The decision to seek out a therapist is an important first step towards positively addressing conflicts, managing distress, and learning to cope with negative or overwhelming feelings. Our team of therapists bring years of therapy experience. We work with children, adolescents, adults, and families who are Deaf or come from Deaf families (includes hearing family/friends who sign). We provide a supportive, nurturing environment. We use a multimodal approach incorporating mind-body therapies with evidence-based treatments.
Doug Colgrove
Counselor, MS, LSW
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46237
Our staff of counselors, who specialize in trauma and attachment issues, delight in helping you deal with relationship issues in your family, anxiety and depression, parent/child issues and many other mental health issues. While we are known as a Christian counseling center, we work with you where you are in your life and assist you in dealing with the issues you bring to the therapeutic relationship. Treatment processes range from traditional talk therapy to Attachment Based Relationship Therapy.
Our staff of counselors, who specialize in trauma and attachment issues, delight in helping you deal with relationship issues in your family, anxiety and depression, parent/child issues and many other mental health issues. While we are known as a Christian counseling center, we work with you where you are in your life and assist you in dealing with the issues you bring to the therapeutic relationship. Treatment processes range from traditional talk therapy to Attachment Based Relationship Therapy.
American Behavioral Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46219
American Behavioral Counseling is a trusted counseling provider that offers hope to individuals, groups, couples, families, and children in all of Central Indiana. Our mission is to provide personalized counseling services that meet your individualized needs in a safe and understanding environment. Our team of therapists are trusted experts who can help you in a wide range of specialties, including substance abuse addictions, family therapy, couples or group therapy, depression, alcohol treatment, and anger management. Our goal is to invest the time it takes to get to know you and to empower you with the right solution for you.
American Behavioral Counseling is a trusted counseling provider that offers hope to individuals, groups, couples, families, and children in all of Central Indiana. Our mission is to provide personalized counseling services that meet your individualized needs in a safe and understanding environment. Our team of therapists are trusted experts who can help you in a wide range of specialties, including substance abuse addictions, family therapy, couples or group therapy, depression, alcohol treatment, and anger management. Our goal is to invest the time it takes to get to know you and to empower you with the right solution for you.
Kristina Haus
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46234 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My hope is that through my direct style of therapy, I can help you find your way to a more fulfilling and authentic life. I believe that my clients are most successful when we can establish an open and honest therapeutic relationship. I want to work alongside you and possibly your spouse, children or family to pursue a healthier approach to life.
My hope is that through my direct style of therapy, I can help you find your way to a more fulfilling and authentic life. I believe that my clients are most successful when we can establish an open and honest therapeutic relationship. I want to work alongside you and possibly your spouse, children or family to pursue a healthier approach to life.
Travis Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46220
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with over ten years of experience working with teens, couples, and families. I have been working in Indianapolis for over 7 years and am familiar with the city and its resources. I have worked extensively with individual adults on issues of depression, anxiety, life transition, family conflict, and trauma. As a step-father, I have a particular interest in working with blended families.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with over ten years of experience working with teens, couples, and families. I have been working in Indianapolis for over 7 years and am familiar with the city and its resources. I have worked extensively with individual adults on issues of depression, anxiety, life transition, family conflict, and trauma. As a step-father, I have a particular interest in working with blended families.
Priscilla J Johnson
MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46229
Priscilla Johnson has been a Psychotherapist with Innovative Interventions (private practice) since 2013, working with children and adults providing home-based psychotherapy, family therapy and couples therapy. Prior to starting with Innovative Interventions, she worked in various therapeutic and supervisory roles with community mental health centers, a college counseling center, and a non-profit organization. She is passionate about providing high quality mental health treatment to individuals and families in the Indianapolis area.
Priscilla Johnson has been a Psychotherapist with Innovative Interventions (private practice) since 2013, working with children and adults providing home-based psychotherapy, family therapy and couples therapy. Prior to starting with Innovative Interventions, she worked in various therapeutic and supervisory roles with community mental health centers, a college counseling center, and a non-profit organization. She is passionate about providing high quality mental health treatment to individuals and families in the Indianapolis area.
Maryann Shepard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, CEAP, SAP, MAC
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Hi! Thank you for reviewing my practice information; I have worked for many years helping individuals and families. Over the years, I have often heard that my clients are tired, lost and just feel empty. And many times, there's also marital or family conflict. I, also, work with clients that feel that their work is no longer satisfying or enjoyable. Let's talk about all these issues, and find some solutions and start feeling hopeful and excited about your life again. My office hours are flexible; I try to see clients right away. I wish you the best, Maryann
Hi! Thank you for reviewing my practice information; I have worked for many years helping individuals and families. Over the years, I have often heard that my clients are tired, lost and just feel empty. And many times, there's also marital or family conflict. I, also, work with clients that feel that their work is no longer satisfying or enjoyable. Let's talk about all these issues, and find some solutions and start feeling hopeful and excited about your life again. My office hours are flexible; I try to see clients right away. I wish you the best, Maryann
Felicia C Bates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46234 (Online Only)
I am licensed in Indiana, Maine, and New Jersey with 23 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with family conflicts, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self-esteem, & confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, & compassion. I will tailor our dialog & treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage & I am proud of you for getting started!
I am licensed in Indiana, Maine, and New Jersey with 23 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with family conflicts, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self-esteem, & confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, & compassion. I will tailor our dialog & treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage & I am proud of you for getting started!
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.