Psychodynamic Therapists in Franklin, IN
Imagine someone listening without judging or giving unsolicited advice. Imagine having a place to go where no one asks something of you, where you can let go of stress, anxiousness, or loneliness. Family, friends and society may not understand, or may be unable to carry our burdens. Therapy is intended to enter our lives when support is needed. The therapists at Well Heart Psychotherapy work with individuals, couples and groups to offer support and healing, and approach clients with compassion and nonjudgement, encouraging acceptance and gentleness within.
Imagine someone listening without judging or giving unsolicited advice. Imagine having a place to go where no one asks something of you, where you can let go of stress, anxiousness, or loneliness. Family, friends and society may not understand, or may be unable to carry our burdens. Therapy is intended to enter our lives when support is needed. The therapists at Well Heart Psychotherapy work with individuals, couples and groups to offer support and healing, and approach clients with compassion and nonjudgement, encouraging acceptance and gentleness within.
I offer collaborative, depth-oriented therapy rooted in modern psychodynamic and self-ecological thinking.
I mostly serve children, families, couples, young adults, and adults who feel entangled in relational, emotional, spiritual, political, or community systems. Folks may come to the office wrestling with anxiety, depression, trauma, existential questions, religious wounds, betrayal, infidelity, and/or family conflict. Working together, you can begin to understand the patterns shaping your life, integrate both the light and shadows of your story, deepen relational capacity, and move toward authenticity, freedom, and self-determination.
I offer collaborative, depth-oriented therapy rooted in modern psychodynamic and self-ecological thinking.
I mostly serve children, families, couples, young adults, and adults who feel entangled in relational, emotional, spiritual, political, or community systems. Folks may come to the office wrestling with anxiety, depression, trauma, existential questions, religious wounds, betrayal, infidelity, and/or family conflict. Working together, you can begin to understand the patterns shaping your life, integrate both the light and shadows of your story, deepen relational capacity, and move toward authenticity, freedom, and self-determination.
Teen Girl Counseling (Audra Richert, MSW, LCSW)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Serves Area
Being a teen girl is tough! Raising a teen girl can be even tougher. Anxiety, depression, identity issues, peer relations, academic stress, and outside pressures can leave teen girls needing increased support just as many are beginning to pull away from their parents to develop their own passions and purpose. Parents often find themselves feeling like an outsider as their teen daughters suddenly begin to turn to peers, friends, and social media for advice and guidance instead of mom or dad. This can lead to increased family conflict as parents and teens struggle to communicate with each other and find common ground.
Being a teen girl is tough! Raising a teen girl can be even tougher. Anxiety, depression, identity issues, peer relations, academic stress, and outside pressures can leave teen girls needing increased support just as many are beginning to pull away from their parents to develop their own passions and purpose. Parents often find themselves feeling like an outsider as their teen daughters suddenly begin to turn to peers, friends, and social media for advice and guidance instead of mom or dad. This can lead to increased family conflict as parents and teens struggle to communicate with each other and find common ground.
Grace is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Indiana. She meets primarily with teens and young adults who are experiencing symptoms of Autism, ADHD, Borderline Personality, and Trauma/PTSD.
Grace is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Indiana. She meets primarily with teens and young adults who are experiencing symptoms of Autism, ADHD, Borderline Personality, and Trauma/PTSD.
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Hi, Welcome. I help individuals who feel stuck or unsure how to move forward. You might feel mentally drained, caught in negative thoughts, or find yourself replaying situations long after they have happened. Many of my clients feel like they’re falling behind in life or don’t recognize themselves anymore. Together, we build insight into these patterns and develop practical ways to respond differently. Others come in dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, or life transitions and want a clearer, more confident way forward.
Hi, Welcome. I help individuals who feel stuck or unsure how to move forward. You might feel mentally drained, caught in negative thoughts, or find yourself replaying situations long after they have happened. Many of my clients feel like they’re falling behind in life or don’t recognize themselves anymore. Together, we build insight into these patterns and develop practical ways to respond differently. Others come in dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, or life transitions and want a clearer, more confident way forward.
My ideal clients are adults, teens, children, couples, and families struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, stress, relationship issues, self-esteem, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. Many feel stuck, exhausted, disconnected, or unsure how to cope with difficult emotions and daily challenges. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space using CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and person-centered therapy to help clients improve communication, build coping skills, increase confidence, and create healthier emotional and relationship patterns.
My ideal clients are adults, teens, children, couples, and families struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, stress, relationship issues, self-esteem, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. Many feel stuck, exhausted, disconnected, or unsure how to cope with difficult emotions and daily challenges. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space using CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and person-centered therapy to help clients improve communication, build coping skills, increase confidence, and create healthier emotional and relationship patterns.
That voice inside says "You're such a failure" or "I can't live like this" and you panic. Holding this alone is heavy. The tight chest and heart racing may make you disappear awhile, overeat, spend, procrastinate, drink, fight, sleep. The other side is despair and you feel drained and shut down. You are losing your marriage, your family feels toxic, coming out as queer/trans is scary, you notice childhood trauma keeps flooding you.
If you have a teen who is struggling with feeling good, school, or friends they may feel lost and need help. Therapy can relieve burdens & build that "I can handle this" mindset.
That voice inside says "You're such a failure" or "I can't live like this" and you panic. Holding this alone is heavy. The tight chest and heart racing may make you disappear awhile, overeat, spend, procrastinate, drink, fight, sleep. The other side is despair and you feel drained and shut down. You are losing your marriage, your family feels toxic, coming out as queer/trans is scary, you notice childhood trauma keeps flooding you.
If you have a teen who is struggling with feeling good, school, or friends they may feel lost and need help. Therapy can relieve burdens & build that "I can handle this" mindset.
I treasure a core belief that human beings are inherently compassionate, wise, and whole. Then life happens, and we begin to lose access to our resourcefulness.
Connection, authenticity, and empathy form the foundation of my work. I feel that change and healing occur both experientially and relationally. By utilizing compassion, curiosity, honesty, and humor, I connect and collaborate with clients to build a supportive and non-judgmental environment for self-exploration, healing, and growth.
I treasure a core belief that human beings are inherently compassionate, wise, and whole. Then life happens, and we begin to lose access to our resourcefulness.
Connection, authenticity, and empathy form the foundation of my work. I feel that change and healing occur both experientially and relationally. By utilizing compassion, curiosity, honesty, and humor, I connect and collaborate with clients to build a supportive and non-judgmental environment for self-exploration, healing, and growth.
I am capable of CBT, I-CBT, ERP, DBT, Psychodynamic, Schema Therapy, IFS, neurocouseling, couples therapy, humanistic, and other evidence-based psychotherapy.
We can thrive in life and improve our mental health. Find the latest research and highly individualized treatment plans. This will set an eclectic approach from CBT to neurocounseling, so you can experience lasting wellness quickly.
I am capable of CBT, I-CBT, ERP, DBT, Psychodynamic, Schema Therapy, IFS, neurocouseling, couples therapy, humanistic, and other evidence-based psychotherapy.
We can thrive in life and improve our mental health. Find the latest research and highly individualized treatment plans. This will set an eclectic approach from CBT to neurocounseling, so you can experience lasting wellness quickly.
Do you struggle to say "no?" Do find yourself feeling guilty when choosing your own wants and needs over someone else's? Does it feel like everyone comes to you for support but aren't there for you in return? Is it hard to feel emotions such as sadness, anger, and disappointment? Have you found success in your career and hobbies but struggle in relationships? If any of these statements ring true for you then we may be a good fit! Click the link to my website and schedule an appointment with me.
Do you struggle to say "no?" Do find yourself feeling guilty when choosing your own wants and needs over someone else's? Does it feel like everyone comes to you for support but aren't there for you in return? Is it hard to feel emotions such as sadness, anger, and disappointment? Have you found success in your career and hobbies but struggle in relationships? If any of these statements ring true for you then we may be a good fit! Click the link to my website and schedule an appointment with me.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice. I have a Bachelors in Psychology and a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. My training provides me with the skill set to work with clients from a systemic perspective, exploring the multiple angles of a problem while at the same time discovering untapped strengths and resources for creating change. I have experience working with a variety of clients including children, adolescents, families and couples; all within many different life stages. Areas of special interest include first responders and the military population.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice. I have a Bachelors in Psychology and a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. My training provides me with the skill set to work with clients from a systemic perspective, exploring the multiple angles of a problem while at the same time discovering untapped strengths and resources for creating change. I have experience working with a variety of clients including children, adolescents, families and couples; all within many different life stages. Areas of special interest include first responders and the military population.
Do you want more joy in your life but aren't sure where to begin? Would you like to undo old patterns in your relationships, your work, your family life? Are you ready to consider new options & opportunities? At Here Too, we use the wisdom of your nervous system to guide us in stretching your capacity for joy, resolving old wounds and building protection against new ones. We will use your astrological birth chart to explore untapped opportunities for joy, connection and full expression. For those who want to do the deep dive into their wounds for a final release, I help you build the courage and support so we can do that together.
Do you want more joy in your life but aren't sure where to begin? Would you like to undo old patterns in your relationships, your work, your family life? Are you ready to consider new options & opportunities? At Here Too, we use the wisdom of your nervous system to guide us in stretching your capacity for joy, resolving old wounds and building protection against new ones. We will use your astrological birth chart to explore untapped opportunities for joy, connection and full expression. For those who want to do the deep dive into their wounds for a final release, I help you build the courage and support so we can do that together.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when you're carrying the weight of past experiences, navigating difficult relationships, or trying to meet everyone else's needs while putting your own last. You don't have to face those challenges alone.
Therapy is not about having all the answers—it's about creating a space where you can explore your story, gain insight, and discover new ways to move forward. My goal is to help you feel supported, empowered, and equipped with the tools you need to heal, grow, and live with greater peace and confidence. I would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when you're carrying the weight of past experiences, navigating difficult relationships, or trying to meet everyone else's needs while putting your own last. You don't have to face those challenges alone.
Therapy is not about having all the answers—it's about creating a space where you can explore your story, gain insight, and discover new ways to move forward. My goal is to help you feel supported, empowered, and equipped with the tools you need to heal, grow, and live with greater peace and confidence. I would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey.
My approach combines cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, the Adlerian approach,
Hello, I'm Rachael, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of experience in Indiana. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with clients facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction, and various other mental health challenges. I've also supported many individuals who have experienced different types of trauma, from the pain of death and divorce to the scars of physical or emotional abuse.
My approach combines cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, the Adlerian approach,
Hello, I'm Rachael, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of experience in Indiana. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with clients facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction, and various other mental health challenges. I've also supported many individuals who have experienced different types of trauma, from the pain of death and divorce to the scars of physical or emotional abuse.
These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), psychodynamic therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Integrated Whole Health model approach.
Dr. Hernandez, a licensed Clinical Psychologist (PsyD) and Health Service Provider in Psychology (HSPP), specializes in providing mental health services. His focus encompasses Spanish-speaking individuals, veterans, and those struggling with low-income and adverse childhood experiences. As a Mexican immigrant and a veteran of OIF and OEF, he brings unique empathy and understanding to the challenges faced by his clients.
These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), psychodynamic therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Integrated Whole Health model approach.
Dr. Hernandez, a licensed Clinical Psychologist (PsyD) and Health Service Provider in Psychology (HSPP), specializes in providing mental health services. His focus encompasses Spanish-speaking individuals, veterans, and those struggling with low-income and adverse childhood experiences. As a Mexican immigrant and a veteran of OIF and OEF, he brings unique empathy and understanding to the challenges faced by his clients.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected or like you are just getting by? Do you feel like you are carrying the weight of generational or identity-based trauma, trying to navigate complex relationships, or trying to manage chronic stress, illness, or anxiety while being everything to everyone else.? Are you parenting your children, yourself and now your parents? Do you want to talk in a judgement free area to get individualized support? Are you ready to take care of you?
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected or like you are just getting by? Do you feel like you are carrying the weight of generational or identity-based trauma, trying to navigate complex relationships, or trying to manage chronic stress, illness, or anxiety while being everything to everyone else.? Are you parenting your children, yourself and now your parents? Do you want to talk in a judgement free area to get individualized support? Are you ready to take care of you?
I view therapy as a journey to reconcile the story that we write for our life with the reality that exists. This inevitable disparity is where most of our tension in life exists. This may include grieving a loss of some kind or learning how to accept what we can actually control in life. My specialty is clinical addiction treatment, but my diverse experience in university counseling, community mental health, and college teaching allow me to offer unique expertise in a variety of areas. No matter how lost you feel, you can find find your true self again in treatment at Dobson Counseling Inc.
I view therapy as a journey to reconcile the story that we write for our life with the reality that exists. This inevitable disparity is where most of our tension in life exists. This may include grieving a loss of some kind or learning how to accept what we can actually control in life. My specialty is clinical addiction treatment, but my diverse experience in university counseling, community mental health, and college teaching allow me to offer unique expertise in a variety of areas. No matter how lost you feel, you can find find your true self again in treatment at Dobson Counseling Inc.
Are you gender diverse and seeking support with a social or medical transition? Are you struggling with your identity or determining what steps to take (or not take)? Are you struggling with your family/friends, the world at large, or navigating life as a gender diverse person? Jack's private practice is solely devoted to gender diverse individuals and they are here to offer you the support you need through on-going counseling/coaching or offering their expertise in WPATH referral letters (all letters are written in just one session under an informed consent assessment model).
Are you gender diverse and seeking support with a social or medical transition? Are you struggling with your identity or determining what steps to take (or not take)? Are you struggling with your family/friends, the world at large, or navigating life as a gender diverse person? Jack's private practice is solely devoted to gender diverse individuals and they are here to offer you the support you need through on-going counseling/coaching or offering their expertise in WPATH referral letters (all letters are written in just one session under an informed consent assessment model).
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.
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.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.


