Behavioral Issues Therapists in Indianapolis, IN
At times life is challenging. You may feel overwhelmed and unsure how to move forward. As a clinician, I love working with clients who are ready to take action and are looking for support to improve their lives. Through psychoeducation, skills, and counseling, I hope to help you better understand yourself, feel at peace, and engage in your life in a more fulfilling and intentional way.
At times life is challenging. You may feel overwhelmed and unsure how to move forward. As a clinician, I love working with clients who are ready to take action and are looking for support to improve their lives. Through psychoeducation, skills, and counseling, I hope to help you better understand yourself, feel at peace, and engage in your life in a more fulfilling and intentional way.
I believe that every client brings valuable insight into their own life, and my role is to listen, guide, and collaborate to help navigate life's difficulties- whether that's managing anxiety or depression, coping with transitions, addressing behavioral concerns, improving communication within a family, or building confidence and resilience.
I enjoy working with children, teens, young adults, and families, creating a safe and supportive space where clients can explore challenges, discover their strengths, and work towards meaningful change. My approach is person-centered, which means I focus on understanding each individual's unique experiences, needs, and goals. I draw from a variety of evidence-based techniques, tailoring my approach to fit the client rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method.
I believe that every client brings valuable insight into their own life, and my role is to listen, guide, and collaborate to help navigate life's difficulties- whether that's managing anxiety or depression, coping with transitions, addressing behavioral concerns, improving communication within a family, or building confidence and resilience.
I enjoy working with children, teens, young adults, and families, creating a safe and supportive space where clients can explore challenges, discover their strengths, and work towards meaningful change. My approach is person-centered, which means I focus on understanding each individual's unique experiences, needs, and goals. I draw from a variety of evidence-based techniques, tailoring my approach to fit the client rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method.
I specialize in working with behavioral challenges, neurodivergent individuals, depression, anxiety, & communication skills/relationship building.
I provide compassionate, collaborative therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families. My approach is supportive and flexible, meeting each client where they are and helping them discover the tools and insights that foster growth and emotional well-being.
I specialize in working with behavioral challenges, neurodivergent individuals, depression, anxiety, & communication skills/relationship building.
I provide compassionate, collaborative therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families. My approach is supportive and flexible, meeting each client where they are and helping them discover the tools and insights that foster growth and emotional well-being.
My goal is not only to help your child feel better, but to strengthen your family as a whole by offering steady, compassionate support every step of the way. I delight in each child and believe in the healing power of play. Through play-based therapy, children build emotional regulation, empathy, and resilience as they work through what feels hard. I am committed to understanding, listening to, and delighting in your child, while also partnering closely with you—listening, normalizing challenges, and supporting progress beyond the therapy room.
My goal is not only to help your child feel better, but to strengthen your family as a whole by offering steady, compassionate support every step of the way. I delight in each child and believe in the healing power of play. Through play-based therapy, children build emotional regulation, empathy, and resilience as they work through what feels hard. I am committed to understanding, listening to, and delighting in your child, while also partnering closely with you—listening, normalizing challenges, and supporting progress beyond the therapy room.
Say hello to hope, strength and peace. My goal is to assist my clients in navigating the challenges that life presents to each of us. Our minds can become stuck in the “on” position when we are overwhelmed by unexpected changes or disappointments in daily life. Life can become difficult. When our fear network is in overdrive, we can experience a wide range of negative emotions My goal as your therapist is to work with you collaboratively, to disarm and dispel unhelpful ways of coping with life challenges. I believe in your ideas. I feel privileged to set sail with you on a journey to regain your serenity.
Say hello to hope, strength and peace. My goal is to assist my clients in navigating the challenges that life presents to each of us. Our minds can become stuck in the “on” position when we are overwhelmed by unexpected changes or disappointments in daily life. Life can become difficult. When our fear network is in overdrive, we can experience a wide range of negative emotions My goal as your therapist is to work with you collaboratively, to disarm and dispel unhelpful ways of coping with life challenges. I believe in your ideas. I feel privileged to set sail with you on a journey to regain your serenity.
I am intensively trained in DBT-C, an intervention for children with big emotions and corresponding behavior problems.
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 am intensively trained in DBT-C, an intervention for children with big emotions and corresponding behavior problems.
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.
Carter Counseling Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46219
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I enjoy working with children, teenagers and adults. I provide a welcoming environment to address a variety of issues that impact multiple communities.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I enjoy working with children, teenagers and adults. I provide a welcoming environment to address a variety of issues that impact multiple communities.
I am certified in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, behavioral management, and motivational interviewing.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience in community mental health. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and families who have experienced trauma and significant life changes. I also work with people across the lifespan struggling with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship issues, and many other adjustments that come with living life.
I am certified in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, behavioral management, and motivational interviewing.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience in community mental health. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and families who have experienced trauma and significant life changes. I also work with people across the lifespan struggling with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship issues, and many other adjustments that come with living life.
If you are interested in services, please visit Safehavencounseling.net and fill out the Contact Form! In my approach to child therapy, I bring a distinctive perspective rooted in the intersection of play therapy, child development, and early relational health.
If you are interested in services, please visit Safehavencounseling.net and fill out the Contact Form! In my approach to child therapy, I bring a distinctive perspective rooted in the intersection of play therapy, child development, and early relational health.
I am a licensed clinician in the state of Indiana and South Carolina with over 25 years of experience working as a , Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Sexual Abuse Youth Clinician and Registered Crisis Behavior Clinician stablizing the most difficult clients.
I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including behavior, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sexual maladaptive behaviors, parenting problems, career challenges, and complex trauma. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. I believe you are not your past.
I am a licensed clinician in the state of Indiana and South Carolina with over 25 years of experience working as a , Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Sexual Abuse Youth Clinician and Registered Crisis Behavior Clinician stablizing the most difficult clients.
I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including behavior, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sexual maladaptive behaviors, parenting problems, career challenges, and complex trauma. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. I believe you are not your past.
To meet each client’s unique needs, abilities, and concerns, I draw on various therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, attachment-based therapy, motivational interviewing, and Christian counseling.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 10 years of experience providing individual, family, and group counseling. I address a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, conflict resolution, marital conflict, and much more. I have had the privilege of working with clients from diverse backgrounds, ranging in age from 5 to 68. Through active listening and a personalized approach to treatment, I am committed to helping others achieve their goals.
To meet each client’s unique needs, abilities, and concerns, I draw on various therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, attachment-based therapy, motivational interviewing, and Christian counseling.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 10 years of experience providing individual, family, and group counseling. I address a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, conflict resolution, marital conflict, and much more. I have had the privilege of working with clients from diverse backgrounds, ranging in age from 5 to 68. Through active listening and a personalized approach to treatment, I am committed to helping others achieve their goals.
I also draw on my training in family therapy to strengthen connections and improve communication, especially for families facing behavioral issues, trauma, or transitions.
I earned my Master’s in Counseling from Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary. I use evidence-based approaches tailored to your needs, combining practical tools with empathy to support healing and resilience. My work focuses on helping clients process trauma, manage anxiety, and confidently adapt to change in ways that feel empowering.
I also draw on my training in family therapy to strengthen connections and improve communication, especially for families facing behavioral issues, trauma, or transitions.
I earned my Master’s in Counseling from Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary. I use evidence-based approaches tailored to your needs, combining practical tools with empathy to support healing and resilience. My work focuses on helping clients process trauma, manage anxiety, and confidently adapt to change in ways that feel empowering.
Are you struggling to understand the "why" behind your child's behavior?
Services with me may include training and modeling of language development strategies, tools to use before behaviors occur, de-escalation techniques, and guidance on how to respond in the moment to difficult behaviors. I have a passion for finding the best way to help families thrive, through a personalized approach specific to each child and family's needs.
Are you struggling to understand the "why" behind your child's behavior?
Services with me may include training and modeling of language development strategies, tools to use before behaviors occur, de-escalation techniques, and guidance on how to respond in the moment to difficult behaviors. I have a passion for finding the best way to help families thrive, through a personalized approach specific to each child and family's needs.
I have extensive experience helping preschool-age children struggling with behavioral and developmental difficulties.
I have found that parents are often the best "therapists" for their children. Parents know their children better, and spend more time with their children than anyone else. With reassurance and gentle guidance, parents can often find their own solutions.
I have extensive experience helping preschool-age children struggling with behavioral and developmental difficulties.
I have found that parents are often the best "therapists" for their children. Parents know their children better, and spend more time with their children than anyone else. With reassurance and gentle guidance, parents can often find their own solutions.
Kelley Gardner is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 17 years of experience dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families through their unique journeys. As a proud gay man, Kelley brings a deep understanding of LGBTQ+ issues and a commitment to inclusivity in his practice. Specializing in relationship dynamics, conflict resolution, and emotional well-being, Kelley integrates evidence-based methods with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
Kelley Gardner is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 17 years of experience dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families through their unique journeys. As a proud gay man, Kelley brings a deep understanding of LGBTQ+ issues and a commitment to inclusivity in his practice. Specializing in relationship dynamics, conflict resolution, and emotional well-being, Kelley integrates evidence-based methods with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
I enjoy motivational interviewing, person- centered and cognitive behavioral therapy normally.
Hey , I’m JayShawn. I am here to help YOU learn more about yourself and WHY, HOW and WHAT we can do to improve. I specialize in mood disorders, addictions and behavioral issues. I graduated from Anderson University in May of 2019 with bachelor’s in Criminal Justice. As well as IUPUI in May 2024 with Masters in Social Work. I enjoy seeing individuals laugh, cry and talk about whatever makes them satisfied. This journey is all about self- discovery and evolving into someone new and improved! Please send me a message or call if would like to chat more about services.
I enjoy motivational interviewing, person- centered and cognitive behavioral therapy normally.
Hey , I’m JayShawn. I am here to help YOU learn more about yourself and WHY, HOW and WHAT we can do to improve. I specialize in mood disorders, addictions and behavioral issues. I graduated from Anderson University in May of 2019 with bachelor’s in Criminal Justice. As well as IUPUI in May 2024 with Masters in Social Work. I enjoy seeing individuals laugh, cry and talk about whatever makes them satisfied. This journey is all about self- discovery and evolving into someone new and improved! Please send me a message or call if would like to chat more about services.
I have clinical experience working with children with behavioral/emotional concerns, school issues and family dynamics, adults with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, communication issues, traumas, and emotional pain.
I enjoy working with clients to help them improve their relationship issues, feeling disconnected, family dynamic issues, changing behaviors, loneliness, hopelessness, emotional pain and traumas. I use a holistic approach looking at the whole person: mind, body and soul. I feel it is an honor to be involved in helping clients improve their spiritual, emotional and mental wellbeing.
I have clinical experience working with children with behavioral/emotional concerns, school issues and family dynamics, adults with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, communication issues, traumas, and emotional pain.
I enjoy working with clients to help them improve their relationship issues, feeling disconnected, family dynamic issues, changing behaviors, loneliness, hopelessness, emotional pain and traumas. I use a holistic approach looking at the whole person: mind, body and soul. I feel it is an honor to be involved in helping clients improve their spiritual, emotional and mental wellbeing.
Kelley Gardner is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 17 years of experience dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families through their unique journeys. As a proud gay man, Kelley brings a deep understanding of LGBTQ+ issues and a commitment to inclusivity in his practice. Specializing in relationship dynamics, conflict resolution, and emotional well-being, Kelley integrates evidence-based methods with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
Kelley Gardner is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 17 years of experience dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families through their unique journeys. As a proud gay man, Kelley brings a deep understanding of LGBTQ+ issues and a commitment to inclusivity in his practice. Specializing in relationship dynamics, conflict resolution, and emotional well-being, Kelley integrates evidence-based methods with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people break free from unhelpful thought patterns and build practical tools for real-life change.
I help adults who love God but feel stuck—carrying past wounds, trauma, or church hurt—find real healing. Using Scripture and psychology, we work toward emotional freedom, healthier relationships, and a renewed identity in Christ, so they can walk in faith, not fear, and move from surviving to thriving.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people break free from unhelpful thought patterns and build practical tools for real-life change.
I help adults who love God but feel stuck—carrying past wounds, trauma, or church hurt—find real healing. Using Scripture and psychology, we work toward emotional freedom, healthier relationships, and a renewed identity in Christ, so they can walk in faith, not fear, and move from surviving to thriving.
I blend Hypnotherapy, Rapid Transformational Therapy(RTT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Neuro-Linguistic Programming(NLP), and holistic health practices to focus on building confidence, healing trauma, and shattering generational barriers.
Passionate about holistic mental health, I am committed to empowering you towards transformative change. If you're feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, know that you're not alone. I am here to support your healing and growth, empowering you to transform your life into one filled with joy and purpose.
I blend Hypnotherapy, Rapid Transformational Therapy(RTT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Neuro-Linguistic Programming(NLP), and holistic health practices to focus on building confidence, healing trauma, and shattering generational barriers.
Passionate about holistic mental health, I am committed to empowering you towards transformative change. If you're feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, know that you're not alone. I am here to support your healing and growth, empowering you to transform your life into one filled with joy and purpose.
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Behavioral Issues Therapists
What happens in therapy for behavioral issues?
No matter the type of therapy, individuals form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is often therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Individuals learn to identify situations that are especially troublesome for them and acquire new patterns of thinking and behaving. In therapy for ADHD, one of the most common behavior issues for children, individuals learn how to improve frustration tolerance, control impulsivity, manage attentional focus, and gain skills of self-organisation.
What therapy types help with behavioral issues?
Many types of therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Perhaps best-known and most widely tested is cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT), in which individuals learn new behavioral strategies and curb reactivity to frustrating or distressing situations that trigger disruptive behaviour. Anger, anxiety, mood disorders, impulse control problems are commonly addressed in CBT. Family therapy or parent management training is often helpful to reduce parent-child conflict and behavioral difficulties at home.
How long does therapy last for behavioral issues?
Among popular approaches to treating behavioral concerns, CBT is considered a short-term therapy intended to be administered in 15 to 20 weekly sessions. Parent training in behavior management, often used when the underlying cause of behavior issues is ADHD in children under 12, usually occurs in weekly sessions for 8 to 16 weeks. When behavioral issues stem from persistent aggression or defiance, therapy may last for months, and usually targets both children and their parents.
How effective is therapy for behavior issues?
Studies show that therapy for behavior issues in children is highly effective and may prevent the development of antisocial behavior later in life. Family intervention—parent management training or family therapy, both of which involve parents and children together—is considered most effective, notably for children under age 12 who persistently engage in aggressive, defiant, rule-breaking or other disruptive behavior. Whether provided alone or in combination with medication, CBT is highly effective in helping people regulate their emotions, and for people with ADHD, it addresses impulsiveness, hyperactivity and attentional focus.