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Adam Alvey
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Relationships are tough but a necessary part of everyday life; be it with your partner, family, friends, or even co-workers. By focusing on the ‘here and now’ many people can strengthen those present relationships. It’s not that the past and future are irrelevant. The past is what has put you in the present and the present is what shapes your future. I offer a safe and supportive environment for you to focus on what has put you into the 'here and now' and how you can better the tomorrow.
Relationships are tough but a necessary part of everyday life; be it with your partner, family, friends, or even co-workers. By focusing on the ‘here and now’ many people can strengthen those present relationships. It’s not that the past and future are irrelevant. The past is what has put you in the present and the present is what shapes your future. I offer a safe and supportive environment for you to focus on what has put you into the 'here and now' and how you can better the tomorrow.
(317) 349-5928 View (317) 349-5928
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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.
(317) 606-3633 View (317) 606-3633
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Kyle Surace
Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46260
I have specialized in working with trauma, anxiety, depression, child behavioral problems, attachment issues, and within the family system.
While I am specifically interested in guiding children ages 3-11 who present with trauma, mood disorders, and/or disruptive externalizing behaviors towards a place of emotional regulation, I have worked with adolescents, adults, and adults older than the age of 65.
I have specialized in working with trauma, anxiety, depression, child behavioral problems, attachment issues, and within the family system.
While I am specifically interested in guiding children ages 3-11 who present with trauma, mood disorders, and/or disruptive externalizing behaviors towards a place of emotional regulation, I have worked with adolescents, adults, and adults older than the age of 65.
(765) 202-9707 View (765) 202-9707
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Momentum Couples and Family Therapy, LLC.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46260
As a Bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy in Indiana, I am passionate about helping clients move towards a greater emotional well-being. I provide a warm environment where clients are able to feel safe to express themselves and tell their story. I have worked with individuals for 10 years and have helped many clients realize that life is all about growth and change, which isn't always easy or comfortable. I have extensive experience helping clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, phase of life transitions, stress (finances, work or home life), grief and loss, family conflict, ADD, etc..
As a Bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy in Indiana, I am passionate about helping clients move towards a greater emotional well-being. I provide a warm environment where clients are able to feel safe to express themselves and tell their story. I have worked with individuals for 10 years and have helped many clients realize that life is all about growth and change, which isn't always easy or comfortable. I have extensive experience helping clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, phase of life transitions, stress (finances, work or home life), grief and loss, family conflict, ADD, etc..
(317) 342-5753 View (317) 342-5753
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Warren Palmer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46260  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
In couple's therapy, communication training, clarifying patterns of interaction and family history combine to allow partners to better understand each other.
Starting therapy can be a difficult decision so I help clients to be candid and open and to approach therapy as a cooperative effort of assessment, planning and treatment. Clients benefit from being understood for how they are at the present time and from respect for the pace at which they wish to work. A careful assessment allows the use of the right therapy approach of the many specific strategies that have been developed in recent years.
In couple's therapy, communication training, clarifying patterns of interaction and family history combine to allow partners to better understand each other.
Starting therapy can be a difficult decision so I help clients to be candid and open and to approach therapy as a cooperative effort of assessment, planning and treatment. Clients benefit from being understood for how they are at the present time and from respect for the pace at which they wish to work. A careful assessment allows the use of the right therapy approach of the many specific strategies that have been developed in recent years.
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Hillary Blake
Psychologist, PsyD , HSPP
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46260
I welcome feedback from patients to ensure treatment plans are unique to each individual and family.
I am a clinical psychologist who provides assessment and treatment for individuals with a wide range of emotional and physical conditions. In psychotherapy I utilize evidence based interventions and have extensive training in biofeedback, SPACE, DBT, CBT, and parent training. I was previously an Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology at Riley Hospital. I continue to remain involved at Riley as a Visiting Professor at the IU School of Medicine. I have been featured in regional and national news as a mental health expert.
I welcome feedback from patients to ensure treatment plans are unique to each individual and family.
I am a clinical psychologist who provides assessment and treatment for individuals with a wide range of emotional and physical conditions. In psychotherapy I utilize evidence based interventions and have extensive training in biofeedback, SPACE, DBT, CBT, and parent training. I was previously an Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology at Riley Hospital. I continue to remain involved at Riley as a Visiting Professor at the IU School of Medicine. I have been featured in regional and national news as a mental health expert.
(317) 854-4694 View (317) 854-4694
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Laurie Freeman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46260
I believe clear, open communication can be healing in a family or with a couple.
My approach is to understand my client through a complete history of childhood and adult experiences so that we can together explore how the client perceives the world. Sometimes experiences can cause clients to be anxious, defensive or make poor choices. I hope to help clients see how these approaches may have been useful in other times in life but may be less useful now. Sometimes a new approach to thinking is helpful. Other times insight and being understood can promote change.This approach also works with both parties in a couple to help regain trust and form new ways of relating.
I believe clear, open communication can be healing in a family or with a couple.
My approach is to understand my client through a complete history of childhood and adult experiences so that we can together explore how the client perceives the world. Sometimes experiences can cause clients to be anxious, defensive or make poor choices. I hope to help clients see how these approaches may have been useful in other times in life but may be less useful now. Sometimes a new approach to thinking is helpful. Other times insight and being understood can promote change.This approach also works with both parties in a couple to help regain trust and form new ways of relating.
(317) 793-3614 View (317) 793-3614
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David Chaddock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DMin, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46260
In 1987, I helped develop CenterPoint Counseling. I currently serve as their Executive Director and we have a staff of ten therapists. I am trained as a Marriage and Family Therapist and licensed as both a Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Social Worker. I also have a Doctorate in Pastoral Care and Counseling and am ordained as a Presbyterian Minister (P.C.U.S.A.) I am on the National Registry of Marriage Friendly Therapist. I work with individuals dealing with anxiety and depression issues. I see couples, partners and spouses and am certified as an Imago Relationship Therapist.
In 1987, I helped develop CenterPoint Counseling. I currently serve as their Executive Director and we have a staff of ten therapists. I am trained as a Marriage and Family Therapist and licensed as both a Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Social Worker. I also have a Doctorate in Pastoral Care and Counseling and am ordained as a Presbyterian Minister (P.C.U.S.A.) I am on the National Registry of Marriage Friendly Therapist. I work with individuals dealing with anxiety and depression issues. I see couples, partners and spouses and am certified as an Imago Relationship Therapist.
(317) 662-2195 View (317) 662-2195
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Ciera Good
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46260  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to help others through a variety of approaches while navigating life changes, stressors, mental health symptoms, and improving family dynamics.
I currently have a waitlist for new clients. Help me, help you. Taking a step toward beginning therapy is brave and you aren’t alone! Though it may feel daunting initially, therapy can be quite rewarding. I find joy in discovering strengths in others they may not notice in themselves, while providing practical tools, resources, and support.
I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to help others through a variety of approaches while navigating life changes, stressors, mental health symptoms, and improving family dynamics.
I currently have a waitlist for new clients. Help me, help you. Taking a step toward beginning therapy is brave and you aren’t alone! Though it may feel daunting initially, therapy can be quite rewarding. I find joy in discovering strengths in others they may not notice in themselves, while providing practical tools, resources, and support.
(317) 978-6578 View (317) 978-6578
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Stephen J Roberts
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46260
As a result, you will experience greater contact & peace with your partner, your family, at work, and in the community.
"Time and again you have shown me unyielding patience and compassion, allowing me to experience what's possible in connection with others, and help me discover new parts of myself that I've integrated over time." - L. H.
As a result, you will experience greater contact & peace with your partner, your family, at work, and in the community.
"Time and again you have shown me unyielding patience and compassion, allowing me to experience what's possible in connection with others, and help me discover new parts of myself that I've integrated over time." - L. H.
(317) 245-8961 View (317) 245-8961
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Enlighten Healing
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Seeking transformation and support? My name is Annita Coburn, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Enlighten Healing. With 6+ years of experience, my holistic approach blends ACT, CBT, mindfulness, and positive psychology. As a minority, veteran, and woman, I celebrate diversity. Let's work together to overcome challenges, foster relationships, and lead a purposeful life. Contact me to start your journey.
Seeking transformation and support? My name is Annita Coburn, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Enlighten Healing. With 6+ years of experience, my holistic approach blends ACT, CBT, mindfulness, and positive psychology. As a minority, veteran, and woman, I celebrate diversity. Let's work together to overcome challenges, foster relationships, and lead a purposeful life. Contact me to start your journey.
(317) 406-0981 View (317) 406-0981
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Duane W Moore
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LCAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Are you looking for help with child/parenting concerns, relationship issues, and/or unhealthy patterns, including addictions? You don’t have to face these things alone! My experience and skills are helping children, families, adults and couples to work toward building healthy connections and relationships. My background includes training and practice in child-centered play therapy, early childhood mental health development at Riley Hospital, as well as marriage and family therapy. In addition to my private practice, I have worked extensively with incarcerated youth and women.
Are you looking for help with child/parenting concerns, relationship issues, and/or unhealthy patterns, including addictions? You don’t have to face these things alone! My experience and skills are helping children, families, adults and couples to work toward building healthy connections and relationships. My background includes training and practice in child-centered play therapy, early childhood mental health development at Riley Hospital, as well as marriage and family therapy. In addition to my private practice, I have worked extensively with incarcerated youth and women.
(317) 659-8394 View (317) 659-8394
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Ashley A Gray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46260
I believe in empowering clients through hands-on activities and goal-driven communication. I have a passion for Individual, Couples and Family therapy. I specialize in dysfunctional communication patterns, victims of trauma, LGBTQ+, blended families, PTSD, adjustment/mood disorders, anxiety, grief, stress, and the aftermath of COVID-19. Remember, we Repeat what we don't Repair....!
I believe in empowering clients through hands-on activities and goal-driven communication. I have a passion for Individual, Couples and Family therapy. I specialize in dysfunctional communication patterns, victims of trauma, LGBTQ+, blended families, PTSD, adjustment/mood disorders, anxiety, grief, stress, and the aftermath of COVID-19. Remember, we Repeat what we don't Repair....!
(248) 780-7434 View (248) 780-7434
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Alexa Hart
Counselor, LMHC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Feeling stuck and having trouble engaging with what really matters to you? Your brain has done an excellent job keeping you safe, but some strategies developed as a reaction to stressors may no longer meet your needs. Issues like family of origin discord, medical illnesses, neurodiversity, and stressful work environments can all add up to impact our relationship with ourselves and others. I especially love working with high achievers who have issues with perfectionism, burnout, dissociation, attachment, and procrastination.
Feeling stuck and having trouble engaging with what really matters to you? Your brain has done an excellent job keeping you safe, but some strategies developed as a reaction to stressors may no longer meet your needs. Issues like family of origin discord, medical illnesses, neurodiversity, and stressful work environments can all add up to impact our relationship with ourselves and others. I especially love working with high achievers who have issues with perfectionism, burnout, dissociation, attachment, and procrastination.
(317) 597-8618 View (317) 597-8618
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Kate Tucker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46260
My decision to become a therapist is rooted in my lifelong desire to help children develop and strengthen their coping skills so they’re able to improve their relationships and mental health today, and so they’ll become healthy adults down the road. I have a particular love for working with young people because I view them as remarkable. Seeing their creativity, insight, resilience, humor, curiosity, awe, and capacity for growth is a never-ending source of amazement for her. My goal is to help your child get to the heart of what’s keeping them from enjoying the life they want, and giving practical steps to move forward.
My decision to become a therapist is rooted in my lifelong desire to help children develop and strengthen their coping skills so they’re able to improve their relationships and mental health today, and so they’ll become healthy adults down the road. I have a particular love for working with young people because I view them as remarkable. Seeing their creativity, insight, resilience, humor, curiosity, awe, and capacity for growth is a never-ending source of amazement for her. My goal is to help your child get to the heart of what’s keeping them from enjoying the life they want, and giving practical steps to move forward.
(463) 227-0187 View (463) 227-0187
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Angela Hardy
Counselor, MS, LMHC, PC
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Life surprises us sometimes… In those moments it is helpful to have someone to come alongside us to provide genuine presence, professionalism and expertise, balanced with compassion, to help through times of transition, trauma or growth. I am passionate about offering encouragement, steps for healing and coping, insight, psychoeducation and interpretation when families are struggling to understand one another. Learning how to navigate life’s courses with sensitivity, kindness and realistic perspective can be more easily undertaken in a therapeutic forum that is accepting and direct. Office, teletherapy, walk/talk or home based.
Life surprises us sometimes… In those moments it is helpful to have someone to come alongside us to provide genuine presence, professionalism and expertise, balanced with compassion, to help through times of transition, trauma or growth. I am passionate about offering encouragement, steps for healing and coping, insight, psychoeducation and interpretation when families are struggling to understand one another. Learning how to navigate life’s courses with sensitivity, kindness and realistic perspective can be more easily undertaken in a therapeutic forum that is accepting and direct. Office, teletherapy, walk/talk or home based.
(765) 347-9720 View (765) 347-9720
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Kate a Pedersen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46260  (Online Only)
I believe the quality of life is determined by the health of our relationships. Connection - with yourself, your partner, and your loved ones - is the core to a satisfying relationship and life. As an Emotionally Focused Therapist, I am trained in understanding how our emotions can drive our behavior when connection is missing. I work with couples and families to help them better understand one another and grow through the challenges life presents. I help families learn to recognize and then express their needs for love, support, protection, and comfort. ​I welcome, affirm, and support the BIPOC and LGBTQ Community.
I believe the quality of life is determined by the health of our relationships. Connection - with yourself, your partner, and your loved ones - is the core to a satisfying relationship and life. As an Emotionally Focused Therapist, I am trained in understanding how our emotions can drive our behavior when connection is missing. I work with couples and families to help them better understand one another and grow through the challenges life presents. I help families learn to recognize and then express their needs for love, support, protection, and comfort. ​I welcome, affirm, and support the BIPOC and LGBTQ Community.
(317) 647-3310 View (317) 647-3310
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Julie Berendes
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Do you struggle with feelings of worthlessness or constant negative thoughts? I want to help you feel confident in yourself and give you the skills to move forward and have hope for the future. I believe therapy can help people gain the confidence they have always wanted and leave behind the self-criticism that keeps them down.
Do you struggle with feelings of worthlessness or constant negative thoughts? I want to help you feel confident in yourself and give you the skills to move forward and have hope for the future. I believe therapy can help people gain the confidence they have always wanted and leave behind the self-criticism that keeps them down.
(463) 444-7704 View (463) 444-7704
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Lori Burns
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LMHC, LCAC, IBCC
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46260  (Online Only)
I am a counselor who believes in disciple-ing and equipping people to realize and live out of their full identity in Christ. I specialize in counseling, trauma, addictive behaviors, women’s issues, and problems related to sexual brokenness. I love that I get to pour into others by counseling through difficult times, supervising as people find their footing in a new career, or walking alongside them through various seasons of life. I received my Master of Arts in Counseling from Cincinnati Seminary and a Masters in Strategic Leadership from Western Governors University.
I am a counselor who believes in disciple-ing and equipping people to realize and live out of their full identity in Christ. I specialize in counseling, trauma, addictive behaviors, women’s issues, and problems related to sexual brokenness. I love that I get to pour into others by counseling through difficult times, supervising as people find their footing in a new career, or walking alongside them through various seasons of life. I received my Master of Arts in Counseling from Cincinnati Seminary and a Masters in Strategic Leadership from Western Governors University.
(317) 620-8465 View (317) 620-8465
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Laura Morrison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Waitlist for new clients
Managing life’s stressors can be challenging. Reaching out to talk to someone can be the first step toward living the life that you choose.
Managing life’s stressors can be challenging. Reaching out to talk to someone can be the first step toward living the life that you choose.
(317) 659-8881 View (317) 659-8881
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.