Child Therapists in Indianapolis, IN
I have formal experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused CBT, trauma Informed therapy, and play therapy in a individual, family, and parent- child structure.
Being a human is hard work! In therapy, we can learn, grow, and play with our experiences as a team. Together, we can learn to accept and value both the amazing and difficult things that come with a rich, meaningful life. Sometimes the challenges of life get in the way of our ability to access our individual and collective power to heal. Therapy offers a space to discover the parts of us that have become burdened and lovingly invite them to reconnect with our truest selves.
I have formal experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused CBT, trauma Informed therapy, and play therapy in a individual, family, and parent- child structure.
Being a human is hard work! In therapy, we can learn, grow, and play with our experiences as a team. Together, we can learn to accept and value both the amazing and difficult things that come with a rich, meaningful life. Sometimes the challenges of life get in the way of our ability to access our individual and collective power to heal. Therapy offers a space to discover the parts of us that have become burdened and lovingly invite them to reconnect with our truest selves.
In addition to these interests, my passion includes working with children, adolescents and their families.
My work in substance abuse and addictions consists of helping families and individuals improve the impact substance use has had on their lives, ultimately striving for a more content life without the damage of substances. I work with all ages struggling in this area.
In addition to these interests, my passion includes working with children, adolescents and their families.
My work in substance abuse and addictions consists of helping families and individuals improve the impact substance use has had on their lives, ultimately striving for a more content life without the damage of substances. I work with all ages struggling in this area.
In my approach to child therapy, I bring a distinctive perspective rooted in the intersection of play therapy, child development, and early relational health.
With a deep understanding of how children navigate their world through play and exploration, I integrate evidence-based techniques from play therapy into my practice. Moreover, my extensive study and expertise in child development allow me to tailor interventions that are both developmentally appropriate and effective.
In my approach to child therapy, I bring a distinctive perspective rooted in the intersection of play therapy, child development, and early relational health.
With a deep understanding of how children navigate their world through play and exploration, I integrate evidence-based techniques from play therapy into my practice. Moreover, my extensive study and expertise in child development allow me to tailor interventions that are both developmentally appropriate and effective.
If we are parents, we may find that we accidently repeat hurtful dynamics with our own children.
In order to thrive, I believe that healthy relationships are vital. I am passionate about securing broken bonds, healing emotional injuries and restructuring the loving connections we all deserve. My unique experience allows me to provide services to a diverse range of ages, ethnicities, and orientations.
If we are parents, we may find that we accidently repeat hurtful dynamics with our own children.
In order to thrive, I believe that healthy relationships are vital. I am passionate about securing broken bonds, healing emotional injuries and restructuring the loving connections we all deserve. My unique experience allows me to provide services to a diverse range of ages, ethnicities, and orientations.
I assist children, adults, couples, and families in addressing the concerns that may be holding them back from the life they want.
One specialty of mine is working with children who have behavioral or emotional concerns. This includes anxiety, depression, school problems, friend problems, sibling fighting, and anger outbursts. For children I especially believe that all behavior is purposeful and therefore I address the deeper underlying cause to produce long lasting change.
I assist children, adults, couples, and families in addressing the concerns that may be holding them back from the life they want.
One specialty of mine is working with children who have behavioral or emotional concerns. This includes anxiety, depression, school problems, friend problems, sibling fighting, and anger outbursts. For children I especially believe that all behavior is purposeful and therefore I address the deeper underlying cause to produce long lasting change.
Parents: You want the best for your child, but you don't know what to do to help him or her.
Women: Your moods feel out of control. Perhaps you see a connection between your moods and hormones, either on a monthly basis, or since becoming pregnant, or since having your child. These are concerns, and, instead of blaming yourself, let's work together to put you in charge again.
Parents: You want the best for your child, but you don't know what to do to help him or her.
Women: Your moods feel out of control. Perhaps you see a connection between your moods and hormones, either on a monthly basis, or since becoming pregnant, or since having your child. These are concerns, and, instead of blaming yourself, let's work together to put you in charge again.
Maria Taylor MSW, LSW/ Modern Day Therapy
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, LSW
5 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46240
I help children, adolescents, and adults learn to identify and express their feelings and develop coping strategies to deal with difficult situations.
I provide individual and family therapy specializing in victim trauma, general mental health problems, substance abuse, and chronic behavioral health problems. I also have experience working with children and families struggling with history of domestic violence, addiction, and adolescents on aggression replacement, responsibility and lifting self-esteem.
I help children, adolescents, and adults learn to identify and express their feelings and develop coping strategies to deal with difficult situations.
I provide individual and family therapy specializing in victim trauma, general mental health problems, substance abuse, and chronic behavioral health problems. I also have experience working with children and families struggling with history of domestic violence, addiction, and adolescents on aggression replacement, responsibility and lifting self-esteem.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults on issues such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, and marriage or family concerns.
Life brings challenging seasons — whether you're dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, or just feeling stuck. I offer a safe, compassionate space where healing can begin. As both a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an ordained minister in Indiana, I believe in walking alongside people with empathy, wisdom, and faith. I feel called by the Lord to help hurting individuals and families find hope, healing, and restoration — and I consider it a blessing to do this work.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults on issues such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, and marriage or family concerns.
Life brings challenging seasons — whether you're dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, or just feeling stuck. I offer a safe, compassionate space where healing can begin. As both a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an ordained minister in Indiana, I believe in walking alongside people with empathy, wisdom, and faith. I feel called by the Lord to help hurting individuals and families find hope, healing, and restoration — and I consider it a blessing to do this work.
I provide compassionate, collaborative therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families.
I specialize in working with behavioral challenges, neurodivergent individuals, depression, anxiety, & communication skills/relationship building. I often use play and creative expression to help process emotions & build coping skills in a developmentally appropriate way. I also integrate motivational interviewing, psychodynamic, and humanistic approaches.
I provide compassionate, collaborative therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families.
I specialize in working with behavioral challenges, neurodivergent individuals, depression, anxiety, & communication skills/relationship building. I often use play and creative expression to help process emotions & build coping skills in a developmentally appropriate way. I also integrate motivational interviewing, psychodynamic, and humanistic approaches.
Are you looking for help with child/parenting concerns, relationship issues, and/or unhealthy patterns, including addictions?
Special interest areas are giving parents tools to manage difficult behaviors, strengthening the child-parent bond, building relationship skills for individuals and couples, addiction counseling that includes care coordination with medication-assisted treatments for opioid and other use disorders, and therapies that work for managing depression and anxiety.
Are you looking for help with child/parenting concerns, relationship issues, and/or unhealthy patterns, including addictions?
Special interest areas are giving parents tools to manage difficult behaviors, strengthening the child-parent bond, building relationship skills for individuals and couples, addiction counseling that includes care coordination with medication-assisted treatments for opioid and other use disorders, and therapies that work for managing depression and anxiety.
My forensic referrals come from judges, private attorneys, public defenders, and State and Federal Public Defenders and include Indiana competency or insanity assessments, juvenile waiver, sex offender risk assessments, child hearsay, TR 35, and post-conviction relief.
In therapy, I primarily use Trauma-focused CBT, CBT, psychodynamic therapy, play therapy, and family systems therapy. I enjoy assisting intact and divorced families work through complex problems and I enjoy helping people develop assertive communication skills and confidence to take charge of their lives and meet their goals.
My forensic referrals come from judges, private attorneys, public defenders, and State and Federal Public Defenders and include Indiana competency or insanity assessments, juvenile waiver, sex offender risk assessments, child hearsay, TR 35, and post-conviction relief.
In therapy, I primarily use Trauma-focused CBT, CBT, psychodynamic therapy, play therapy, and family systems therapy. I enjoy assisting intact and divorced families work through complex problems and I enjoy helping people develop assertive communication skills and confidence to take charge of their lives and meet their goals.
Thank you for taking the first step towards healing by seeking a counselor. I am here to listen and be supportive on your journey, without being judgmental. of your journey. We have a Greater Purpose in life than our current situation. Just like the seasons changed the leaves on a tree, our situations in life changes. I am currently accepting patients from both Indiana & Colorado. I have experience with first responders, active military, and Veterans. I also love connecting with those who work in ministry and their families. Sometimes we need support with getting back to our first love.
Thank you for taking the first step towards healing by seeking a counselor. I am here to listen and be supportive on your journey, without being judgmental. of your journey. We have a Greater Purpose in life than our current situation. Just like the seasons changed the leaves on a tree, our situations in life changes. I am currently accepting patients from both Indiana & Colorado. I have experience with first responders, active military, and Veterans. I also love connecting with those who work in ministry and their families. Sometimes we need support with getting back to our first love.
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.
I see adults, couples, children and adolescents. I have extensive training in play therapy which is the primary approach that I use for children under 13. This training also allows me to try imaginative ways to help people communicate. 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.
I see adults, couples, children and adolescents. I have extensive training in play therapy which is the primary approach that I use for children under 13. This training also allows me to try imaginative ways to help people communicate. I believe clear, open communication can be healing in a family or with a couple.
As a therapist I have helped individuals, couples, and children who were hurting, find their way to healing.
It takes a lot of courage to open up to someone, when so many people haven’t felt safe. Everyone has a story that deserves to be heard. I am here to listen to your story. It is important. You are important. Allow me to walk alongside you as you unpack what has happened in your life and how to move forward. Maybe it is time for some self-compassion. I am happy to answer questions, and we can take it slow. I hope you will consider moving toward taking care of yourself, and call me.
As a therapist I have helped individuals, couples, and children who were hurting, find their way to healing.
It takes a lot of courage to open up to someone, when so many people haven’t felt safe. Everyone has a story that deserves to be heard. I am here to listen to your story. It is important. You are important. Allow me to walk alongside you as you unpack what has happened in your life and how to move forward. Maybe it is time for some self-compassion. I am happy to answer questions, and we can take it slow. I hope you will consider moving toward taking care of yourself, and call me.
I love working with kids from ages 6 and up, but I also really love helping young adults with their transitions into adulthood which is typically 18-24.
Having worked in mental health for 10 years has allowed me to learn when to be gentle and when to push people a bit further than maybe they think they're ready for. I want to meet clients where they are, but I also will call people out if they do not seem like they're putting their best foot forward. Overall, I am very cool, calm, and collected.
I love working with kids from ages 6 and up, but I also really love helping young adults with their transitions into adulthood which is typically 18-24.
Having worked in mental health for 10 years has allowed me to learn when to be gentle and when to push people a bit further than maybe they think they're ready for. I want to meet clients where they are, but I also will call people out if they do not seem like they're putting their best foot forward. Overall, I am very cool, calm, and collected.
I enjoy working with children, teenagers, and young adults, as well as integrating parent and family involvement.
I pull from a variety of techniques to create an individualized treatment approach. I often apply skills training to assist with adaptive coping mechanisms, interpersonal relationships, executive functioning, and self-esteem. I create space for emotional exploration and processing, sometimes utilizing play, art, and movement.
I enjoy working with children, teenagers, and young adults, as well as integrating parent and family involvement.
I pull from a variety of techniques to create an individualized treatment approach. I often apply skills training to assist with adaptive coping mechanisms, interpersonal relationships, executive functioning, and self-esteem. I create space for emotional exploration and processing, sometimes utilizing play, art, and movement.
My specialty for the past many years has been children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral and neurological issues.
People have asked me over the years why I continue to be a therapist. I think a poem by Emily Dickinson answers that question.
"If I can stop one heart from breaking,
I shall not live in vain;
If I can ease one life from aching,
Or cool one pain,
Or help one fainting Robin
Unto his nest again,
I shall not live in vain."
My specialty for the past many years has been children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral and neurological issues.
People have asked me over the years why I continue to be a therapist. I think a poem by Emily Dickinson answers that question.
"If I can stop one heart from breaking,
I shall not live in vain;
If I can ease one life from aching,
Or cool one pain,
Or help one fainting Robin
Unto his nest again,
I shall not live in vain."
I also have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, and I offer specialized support for military veterans, perinatal issues.
Hello, I'm Michelle, and I'm so glad you're here. I received my first counseling license in 2015 in Indiana and later became a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas in 2017. Over the years, I've had the privilege of working in a variety of therapeutic settings, including an intensive residential program, in-home services, online services, and private practice. My journey has given me the opportunity to work with families of all types and forms, such as foster families, adoptive families, blended families, and traditional families.
I also have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, and I offer specialized support for military veterans, perinatal issues.
Hello, I'm Michelle, and I'm so glad you're here. I received my first counseling license in 2015 in Indiana and later became a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas in 2017. Over the years, I've had the privilege of working in a variety of therapeutic settings, including an intensive residential program, in-home services, online services, and private practice. My journey has given me the opportunity to work with families of all types and forms, such as foster families, adoptive families, blended families, and traditional families.
The decision to begin counseling can be intimidating, exhilarating; and, ultimately, a life changer. Counseling at Sunstone Health & Wellness is done in a very relaxed, conversational way to make you feel as comfortable as possible. Most of the time, we know the solutions to our own problems. But there are those rare occasions when we all need a little extra support, education, and resources to help us continue on the path to living the best life possible. Counseling can be a powerful tool to create change and take action in the life you've always wanted to live.
The decision to begin counseling can be intimidating, exhilarating; and, ultimately, a life changer. Counseling at Sunstone Health & Wellness is done in a very relaxed, conversational way to make you feel as comfortable as possible. Most of the time, we know the solutions to our own problems. But there are those rare occasions when we all need a little extra support, education, and resources to help us continue on the path to living the best life possible. Counseling can be a powerful tool to create change and take action in the life you've always wanted to live.
As a therapist, I bring a wealth of life experience as well as over 15 years of professional expertise with children in various settings, particularly those within the foster care system.
Consistent with several views expressed within the field of Positive Psychology, I believe in focusing on an individual's strengths and virtues to help individuals and families thrive. In addition to this approach, my collaborative, non-pathologizing style utilizes the inherent virtues of growth and change within individuals and families, allowing for a deeper understanding of each client's unique processes and functions, setting the stage for clients to develop self-agency and become the experts in their family system.
As a therapist, I bring a wealth of life experience as well as over 15 years of professional expertise with children in various settings, particularly those within the foster care system.
Consistent with several views expressed within the field of Positive Psychology, I believe in focusing on an individual's strengths and virtues to help individuals and families thrive. In addition to this approach, my collaborative, non-pathologizing style utilizes the inherent virtues of growth and change within individuals and families, allowing for a deeper understanding of each client's unique processes and functions, setting the stage for clients to develop self-agency and become the experts in their family system.
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Child Therapists
What can a child therapist help with?
A therapist can help with any difficult experience a child may encounter growing up, including learning problems or anxiety related to school, relationship challenges with friends or parents, bullying, intense emotions or phobias, divorce and family dynamics, or the death of a pet or loved one. A therapist can help children process their experience and develop coping skills in an age-appropriate way.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.
Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How long are sessions with child therapists?
Children’s therapy sessions can last 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes. The length of the session may depend on your child’s age and the type of therapy practiced. You can discuss this with therapists you consult and the one you ultimately move forward with.
How do I get a child to agree to seek therapy?
The best approach is to have an open-ended conversation with your child about how they’re doing and what they might be struggling with. When you raise therapy, discuss the concept in an age-appropriate way, for example explaining that a therapist’s job is to help kids handle their hard or uncomfortable feelings. Frame therapy positively, as an opportunity to explore and build emotional skills—it’s an important tool in the toolbox to help kids feel their best.