EMDR Therapists in Indianapolis, IN

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 5 years of experience working with adolescents and adults. I enjoy working with clients to improve communication and emotional intelligence, set and reach life goals, process and move through life’s setbacks and traumas, and work through feelings of depression, anxiety, guilt, shame, grief, loss, and stress. I am accepting new patients.

I have provided counseling and therapy services for over twenty years. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), and EMDR . You want to feel better, and I can help you take those needed steps.

Is shame preventing you from fully experiencing life? Do you keep falling into unhealthy relationship patterns? Are you looking for an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) trained therapist to help you overcome past trauma? If these questions resonate with you, I'm ready to walk with you along your healing journey. I utilize a variety of approaches, including EMDR , Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing and psychoeducation. I offer evening and weekend appointments and meet with all clients virtually.

Do you ever feel overwhelmed and struggle to cope with grief, sadness, depression, anxiety, etc.? I can help you navigate these feelings and offer suggestions to move forward toward hope to improve various life challenges. I earned my Master of Social Work degree from Indiana University in 2018. I've worked in many different settings doing individual, group and family therapy. I have worked with individuals from teenagers to older adults who have experienced personal issues including, individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities, depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, abuse, grief, dependency, and many more.

As a licensed clinical social worker, my role is to partner with you to navigate your experiences and challenges that are affecting you or your loved one's life at home, at work, or at school. In my practice I work with adolescents, adults, and families in a safe, comfortable setting. I have over ten years of clinical experience working with individuals and families who have experienced trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and loss.

I focus on helping individuals regain control, connection, and fulfillment in their lives. My main specialty is working with individuals who have experienced trauma and are looking for help doing the work of healing. I take the time to understand what your needs are and collaborate with you to help you grow and meet your goals. I want to help you see noticeable changes in your life and remove barriers that are standing in your way. Therapy is your unique time to focus just on your own needs where I can help you learn effective tools to cope in life and provide a safe space to experience and alleviate heavy emotions.

I would be happy to work with you! Are you at a point in your life where you are overwhelmed and seem to be stuck? It happens to all of us at times. Are you experiencing loss of motivation, struggling with sadness, hopelessness, or anxiety? . Are you experiencing consistent conflicts in close relationships, or having difficulty communicating with your partner or loved ones? Are you finding it a struggle to be kind to yourself or suffering with perfectionism and it's effects or lack of confidence?

Regardless of what brings you in to therapy, I provide a safe, accepting space to promote healing and personal growth. I provide treatment for children, adolescents, and adults seeking both individual and couples therapy and conduct psychological evaluations. I have experience working with a wide variety of concerns, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, sexual concerns, and identity concerns. I am trained in trauma-informed therapy, including the use of EMDR (Eye-Movement, Desensitization, and Reprocessing).

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.

You’re intelligent and a hard worker, yet you continue feeling pulled down by the weight of stress, nagging thoughts and uncomfortable memories from the past. You’ve always pushed through hard times but now you’re overwhelmed, feeling on edge and having a hard time keeping up with work and family. Sometimes the thoughts you work hard to forget pop into your head at the most inconvenient times. No one should feel overloaded and weighed down by the past. It’s exhausting!

Are you feeling stuck? Having difficulty keeping up? Wanting to make a change but don't know where to begin? Change can be scary, and even more intimidating if feeling overwhelmed or alone. But change is possible and always offers an opportunity for growth and hope for a better future. We have years of experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings with individuals of all ages and families of all backgrounds. We offer a calm, warm, nonjudgmental space where issues of all types and sizes may be explored. In this safe, supportive environment, therapeutic services are adapted to meet clients' individualized needs.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over seven years of experience. I work with adults experiencing chronic pain, distress from past trauma, anxiety, or depression who feel overwhelmed with managing daily life. I am uniquely equipped to help you heal your mind and body in order to move forward and live a fuller life. Together we will explore your feelings, stressors, and pain triggers as you develop skills to manage and improve your symptoms. I approach every session with care, compassion, and an open mind. I am willing to go deeper with you and help you identify strengths you can use to overcome adversity.

Whether I'm working with children, adolescents, or adults, my goal is to create a safe and accepting therapeutic space. It is within the context of interpersonal safety that the healing process can freely occur. Although I work with a variety of concerns and individuals of all ages, I specialize in trauma treatment, couples therapy, perinatal mood disorders, & sex therapy, serving the Indianapolis area. I provide psychological testing to clarify diagnoses (ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders, autism, & learning disorders). I also provide bilingual (Spanish) evaluations, immigration/extreme hardship evaluations, & FAA airman evaluations.

Back from maternity leave with immediate day time availability! At Sunstone Health & Wellness Barbara offers many alternative modalities, as well as traditional therapy, to support you in finding the solutions to your problems. Barbara strives to offer unique, but profound, approaches for people looking for treatment outside of traditional therapy. Art Therapy, EMDR , Somatic Experiencing and Yoga techniques are beneficial because of their ability to reach past words and enhance talk therapy by incorporating mind, body, and spirit into your treatment.

I have immediate openings available for individuals from all walks of life and I now have openings for clients seeking EMDR . Making the choice to start your therapy journey doesn't come easily. It often takes hitting a low point, feeling isolated, or stuck. When you feel like that dark shadow is following you, forming a strong therapeutic relationship can bring back the light in your life. As a therapist, I am here to guide you, support you, and provide a mirror for you to learn more about yourself and how to heal. You are here because you still have hope, and I am here to help you foster that hope into a brighter future.