Couples Counseling Therapists in Indianapolis, IN
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Mark R Roth
Psychologist, PhD, HSPP
Verified
Verified
I work with a variety of individuals,
couples
, and families dealing with such problems as anxiety, depression, stress management, and
relationship
difficulties. One of my special interests is assisting clients with improving their decision-making in important life areas. Recently I published a book on judgment and ways to enhance it. I am also experienced in providing psychological evaluations for assessment of attention deficit disorders, fitness for bariatric surgery, and court-related issues. I look forward to helping others explore strategies to enhance well-being and lead more fulfilling lives.
Katie Isch Wilson
Counselor, MA
Verified
Verified
We all are searching for meaning and purpose in the midst of what often feels like an overwhelming and confusing world. I am passionate about helping both
couples
and individuals reconnect with hope. I believe hope and healing go hand in hand. I specialize in working with
couples
, helping them achieve a
relationship
based upon intimate connection in which each
partner
feels heard, understood, and loved. I help partners identify negative
relationship
patterns and help them begin to create healthier ways of interacting.
Hazel Owens
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MDiv, LMFTA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I work with individuals,
couples
, and families through a variety of pit stops on their journey towards healing, that include but are not limited to: Pre-marital Counseling, Complexities in dating, Low self-esteem/self-worth, Childhood trauma/wounds, Couple concerns, Anxiety, Depression, Faith & Spirituality concerns/hurts, Life adjustment, & Racial Trauma.
Sometimes the journey of life can take us to places where we don’t want to be. That place can leave us feeling scared, isolated, anxious, hurt, traumatized, and disconnected from those we care about. It is a complete joy and honor to journey with clients as they work towards journeying towards the life they prefer. I believe the client is the expert of their own life and I get to help them navigate the complexities of life and relationships.
Brighter Day Counseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
A strong therapeutic
relationship
is an important part of the healing process.
Thank you for having the courage to be here on this page. If you are here, you have already taken one of the most important steps in the healing journey. You have recognized that healing needs to take place in an area of your life. My goal is to assist you on that journey to becoming the best version of yourself you can possibly become. There is no perfect life, but every life has purpose. Life sometimes presents us with barriers to achieving our purpose and my job is to help you learn and utilize skills that will help you cope with life challenges.
Dennis Daupert
Psychologist, PhD, HSPP, CCTP
Verified
Verified
If you want a meaningful life, a confident self, a better
relationship
, and you are willing to roll up your sleeves, I can help you get there.
Opting for therapy is not easy. The thought may even be scary. Well, that's normal. Who wants to open their private pains to someone they've just met? But when life hurts, when you've tried your best to fix things and it just isn't working, you might consider doing something different. Life's too short to merely abide in distress.
Cathy A Broadnax
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFTA
Verified
Verified
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist in Indianapolis, IN. I enjoy working with individuals,
couples
, and families. I also enjoy pre-marital counseling to assist
couples
in preparing for a long and joyful marriage. I also enjoy working with Senior Citizens to help them navigate through this phase of their lives.
Phyllis Bonds
Mental Health Counselor, MS, NCC, LMHC, BCPC
Verified
Verified
I thoroughly enjoy working with individuals, but my passion lies with helping
couples
and families to heal.
Welcome to Bonds Counseling Solutions conveniently located near downtown Indianapolis. As your therapist, I will help you discover and implement solutions to your problems. Since each client is unique, the path we decide to take to work on your issues will be unique as well. I believe in thinking outside the box and in providing a safe, nurturing and supportive environment in which you can open up and explore possibilities. While your past is important in who you are today, our therapeutic
relationship
will initially focus on helping you cope with what is going on in your life today.
Dina Varano at The Rooted Heart
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
How long have you been hearing the call to a different way of being with yourself and the world? It might just be the quiet whispering of your heart urging you to something more. Or perhaps the whole universe is shouting that something has got to change, you can’t keep living like this. Avoiding our fear of change can keep us stuck. But your capacity to heal is only limited by your beliefs about what is possible. Genuinely transformational work is ultimately a mix of intentional effort and surprising playfulness. It’s about engaging your inner life in new and creative ways in the safe space of a trusted
relationship
.
Not accepting new clients
Bryan T Votaw
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
*NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS* Are you feeling angry, irritable, or dissatisfied with your life? Are you having problems in your relationships that don't ever seem to get better? Are there things from your past that keep getting in your way? If you struggle with anxiety, depression,
relationship
problems, and/or spiritual concerns, I would look forward to working with you.
Rachel Smith
Counselor, MS, LMHCA
Verified
Verified
Are you or a loved one challenged by anxiety, depression, trauma, or
relationship
issues? Are you missing a sense of peace, joy, or fulfillment in your life? I am here to help you. I am passionate about accompanying those who struggle to see their unique worth and value. I like to help clients work to understand and resolve the deeper roots of their symptoms. I believe each person has the capacity to grow towards true freedom, peace, and joy. I believe that our suffering can bring about an even greater healing. I work at a Christ-centered practice in Indianapolis. I want to help you flourish in all aspects of your life.
Elizabeth Heinhuis
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
There are many reason why you find yourself seeking therapy at this time, however, I imagine a consistent theme may be the desire to begin building the life and relationships you desire. Therapy is one of the few spaces in which insightful, thought-provoking connections can thrive; allowing room for new understanding, fostering growth and healing past wounds. Ultimately, providing the necessary space and time to heal. While I build my practice from many schools of therapeutic technique, I truly believe the
relationship
between client and therapist is the most important piece of the counseling experience and the healing process.
Vinnie Butler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have experience working with clients who suffer from anxiety, depression, personality disorders, trauma-related issues, family issues, marital/
couples
therapy, and working with veterans.
Do ever feel like no matter how hard you try, you cannot reach your goals? Do you find it difficult to manage daily stressors, or do mental health issues interfere with your plans? Sometimes it feels like no matter how hard we try, we cannot overcome our problems on our own. I am a mental health provider who can help you overcome those obstacles. I have a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Not accepting new clients
Katy Merchant
Counselor, LMHC, MS
Verified
Verified
NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. Life doesn't come with instructions, and sometimes going through it on your own can be intimidating. Through a strengths-based and genuine approach to client needs, we can work together to navigate difficulties to help find balance and discover peace. I enjoy working with Adults and Older Teens presenting with anxiety and depressive disorders, addiction,
relationship
issues or conflict, finding personal authenticity, building self-esteem, or stress management.
Roxanne Brunsman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
How can I help you? I have over 20 years of experience helping individuals,
couples
and families struggling with interpersonal and relational issues. My experience and expertise includes issues relating to sexual dysfunctions and other intimacy issues, trauma due to domestic violence or childhood abuse, anxiety disorders especially PTSD, mood disorders and parenting issues.
Not accepting new clients
Emily Kramer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have more than 15 years of experience as a therapist, and use a compassionate, understanding approach, balanced with evidence-based practice skills of EMDR, Gottman
Couples
therapy, and DBT.
Do you feel distracted and overwhelmed? Are you struggling in your relationships, and having a hard time connecting with others? Are you wanting to be able to be kind to yourself and those around you? I help people learn what is getting in the way of living the life they want, and how to grow their strengths and address challenges to build healthy, happy, and fulfilling relationships. We will focus on how the past might be impacting our current functioning and ways to manage that interaction. We will build insight into reasons for thoughts and feelings, and work on repairing concerns that are in the way of you reaching your goals.
Stephen J Roberts
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW, LMFT
Verified
Verified
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.
COPE Psychology & Marriage Counseling
Psychologist, PhD, HSPP
Verified
Verified
I treat both individuals and
couples
at our Southside Indianapolis office, to include helping individuals understand and work on issues that affect their relationships; helping with concerns such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar; and providing full marriage counseling. My work with
couples
is grounded in
relationship
principles shown to be effective in the marriage research literature, and is guided by both my clinical training and my personal experiences in my marriage of 34 years. Goals for therapy generally include finding greater satisfaction in life, work, and relationships.
Karen L Minnis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I work with
couples
and individuals on a variety of levels from crisis management to simply 'fine tuning'. Much of my work has been in the areas of physical and emotional affair recovery; sex addiction; divorce recovery; and trauma and shame recovery. Recently I have been working with a number of clients on spiritual identity crisis and recovery.
Cagney Ryan Gladin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced life changes, trauma, stressors, and/or struggled with substance use. I aim to
partner
with clients to understand what changes they are looking for, and walk along side them as they achieve their goals. I strongly believe that change is possible and that every human can grow to be the self they strive for. I look to provide support for those engaged in sex work, in the kink community, LGBTQI+ community, those who use substances, or have faced any discrimination or oppression. I am happy to support trans-individuals in gender affirming care and support.
Not accepting new clients
Tammi Imel
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
The single best predictor of positive outcome in therapy is the client-counselor
relationship
, called the therapeutic alliance.
I welcome you, with warmth, to my practice! I help clients to be at ease in therapy, and offer compassionate care crafted by 25 years of private practice experience with individual adults,
couples
, families, adolescents— including experience in working with multicultural persons, ethnic minority clients, and LGBTQ clients. Creating a space of care and respect for you and your unique journey, I carefully match your needs and personality style to evidence-based practice. My passion is helping you move forward. Often, we need to reclaim a healthy space after suffering from depression, anxiety or trauma.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.