Therapists in Carmel, IN

In 2022, I graduated from Anderson University with a bachelor’s degree in social work. Over my time there, I was very privileged to have had the opportunity in my several internships and practicums to engage with a diverse set of clients. Issues I helped clients deal with included anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma, and behavioral issues. These clients were composed of many different ages and backgrounds.

There are times when we experience life's challenges as overwhelming. We use the skills we have employed in the past and the results have not been what we desired. I see therapy as an opportunity to validate your efforts and to offer additional and sometimes alternative ways of perceiving and doing. Often there are other ways of working toward balance and success and now you have courageously and with empowerment taken the first step to begin this work. Congratulations!! I look forward to being with you on this journey.

As a parent of two teenagers, I understand the joys and the challenges of parenting in today's world. As a psychologist, I bring the knowledge and experience to assist when life becomes difficult.

I work with individuals and couples, teens and children with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues.I know that clients want to see progress even though it may be incremental. Therefore, I provide for a collaborative structure, plan and goals that allow clients to see progress every week. I provide resources, homework, and education to my clients to help them in the process of self-discovery and addressing relationship issues. I help clients to find solutions to solvable problems and develop coping skills to address issues that are harder to solve.

Marla specializes in Individual & Couples Therapy as well as Mediation between divorcing parents. Marla has worked with people with a wide range of issues including; depression, anxiety, relationship issues, being bullied, addiction, sexual abuse, physical abuse, alcoholism, employment stressors and health issues. Marla also works with couples to heal their relationships & improve communication. If you are seeking therapy and would like to talk with Marla about her experience with a particular issue, feel free to call and ask. Marla is also a Mediator who partners with Kim Van Valer, Mediator & Private Judge, to guide couples through the divorce process without going to court.

I feel I am most helpful when working with clients who have a sense of where they want their lives to go, who acknowledge the obstacles that confront them, and who are willing to form a collaborative relationship with me to address those challenges and apply the principles and practices that will produce the desired outcomes in their lives.

Welcome. If you're here right now, you're probably longing for more peace and joy, but the worry and sadness keep eclipsing your ability to feel good. Perhaps you're successful in many areas of your life but continue to have a nagging feeling that you aren’t enough. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed by distressing emotion and painful memories. Or you and your partner are stuck in the same argument loop and are wondering how to feel passion and ease in your relationship again. Maybe you are a therapist who wants to work through some personal issues or needs guidance to prevent or heal from compassion fatigue.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been serving and advocating for children, adolescents, & women for over 6 1/2 years. I earned both my bachelor’s and master’s degree from Indiana University. I am a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator (CDWF). I facilitate BOLD™, a courage building curriculum specifically designed for mature adolescents and young adults based on the research and books of Brené Brown. I utilize the work of Brené Brown in Daring Way™ & Rising Strong™ designed to help individuals explore areas related to their own relationship to vulnerability, shame, and wholeheartedness.

Difficult seasons are impossible to avoid, therefore, I am passionate about providing the tools necessary to weather the storms of life. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families struggling with communication, financial issues, relational conflict, emotional abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, career decisions, women's issues, spirituality, and self-esteem issues. I am also committed to providing a warm, empathetic environment with the highest level of respect and confidentiality for my clients. I'm also an AAMFT Approved Supervisor and can provide support for aspiring LMFT-A or LCMHC-A clinicians.

This is probably the most frustration you've ever experienced. Things aren't working and you don't know what else to try. Let's work together to figure out what is going to help you reduce your stress, and meet your personal goals. I work with you, to figure out your goals and what will be best for you. This is going to be a team effort. I work with clients in the Carmel office, and online through a secure video conferencing connection if that fits your schedule best.

I am a licensed counseling psychologist. I've been trained as a generalist. In addition, I've completed additional training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and the Mind-Body Connection. I focus on providing a warm and safe place for my clients to process their experiences, learn therapeutic interventions for coping, and better regulate and understand their emotions. I utilize strategies within the session to improve clients’ well-being and offer suggestions for what to do outside of therapy to help clients reach their goals.

Are you feeling overwhelmed with life challenges? Are you feeling like you can’t turn your thoughts off? Or are you feeling alone and going through life just existing? Life can be scary and challenging. You don't have to face it alone. It is courageous to reach out for help.

Life can present us with a variety of overwhelming challenges. It takes a great deal of courage and introspection to identify that it may be time to reach out for support, and I’m grateful you have taken the time to begin that exploration for yourself. I believe that humans are capable of growth, change, resiliency, and optimism amidst these difficulties or uncertainties. I specialize in working with adults (18+) across a variety of presenting concerns including: anxiety, depression, grief and bereavement, trauma, substance use, sex-related concerns, relationship problems, and self-esteem.

I'm excited to work with individuals and couples who are interested in discovering more about themselves and their relationships. These discoveries can be used to bring positive changes and to find new ways to manage today's issues and build strategies for a healthy future.

You are worthy of a peaceful, fulfilling, meaningful life. So many of us struggle with emotional pain, insecurities, or symptoms of mental health conditions like anxiety and depression. You may find that the ways you have learned to handle these struggles are not moving your life in the direction you want. People pleasing, perfectionism, overworking, and self-sabotaging are among many ways people cope. If you want to make a change, but don’t know how, therapy can help. You deserve to be seen and understood, and you don’t have to do this alone.

If you’ve experienced trauma, or something that made you feel powerless, hopeless, or afraid, then I’d love to help you in your recovery process. I specialize in working with adults and teens to help them heal from trauma, such as domestic violence, abuse, and neglect. I also support people in managing concerns like depression, anxiety, substance use, family/relationship conflict, grief, and anger management. I use evidence-based techniques including EMDR, CBT, and DBT. I have experience working within the LGBTQ+ community, and I am able to provide counseling in both English and Spanish.