Family Therapy in Indianapolis, IN

My focus is designed to help individuals, couples and families realize their strengths and potential. Working individually, as a couple, or a family , my clients can, with minimal assistance, effectively address and resolve issues that hinder their well-being. My understanding nature, paired with my strong desire to see people thrive, allows my clients to grow in a safe environment conducive to the achievement of optimum life potential. What sets my practice apart from others, is that I offer my services in an office setting, as well as in the privacy and comfort of your home.

I am a mental health counselor who provides therapy services to clients as they choose to become healthier versions of the humans they are. I have worked with a wide range of concerns including PTSD, depression, anxiety, psychosis, & family /relationship difficulties. I enjoy the complexities that humans offer and the way that emotions can be uncovered through processing together in a safe space. My practice is all inclusive and my deepest hope is for everyone who enters to feel safe and welcomed in my presence. Many of us have different styles of learning, therefore I always practice person-centered therapy with your needs in mind.

Do you feel overwhelmed, worried, or sad and don't know where to turn? Is the way you are feeling affecting your relationships, your job, your sleep? Have you experienced disturbing or traumatic events in your life that seem to be affecting your daily living? Do you have struggles in your marriage or challenges as a parent and don't know what else to try? I help people like you everyday. Through the counseling process, you can begin to understand the struggles you are experiencing, and learn more effective ways of dealing with and resolving some of the difficulties in your life.

Healing begins with awareness and understanding. Therapy provides resources to approach things from a different perspective so we can overcome difficulties. Therapy is essential to becoming who we want to be in this world. I meet my clients where they are and provide an authentic environment that allows freedom to be open, honest, and vulnerable without judgment. Like you, I am human, so I understand that life gets messy. My commitment is to understand you and your individual experiences, and then we can explore possible solutions together.

Having someone listen who can reflect your thoughts and feelings and help your perspective be heard is the start of our therapeutic relationship. I am here to assist in your understanding as you seek solutions and balance in managing challenges, big or small, affecting daily life functions. My areas of interest include children, young adults, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, faith/spiritual concerns, career transitions, and family relations. My life experiences in education, career counseling, and the arts enrich and support helping families and children seeking mental wellness. I provide in person and telehealth services.

Investing time to know my clients is essential to me as we are all impacted by family , social, cultural, and economical factors. I feel it is important that clients are given a safe space to share their stories. ​I have worked with children, teens, married couples, parents, and adults with various life situations, including people experiencing homelessness and addiction. I also have a history of working with individuals involved in ministry settings. I am a practical strategist for supporting people through life’s difficulties. As a heartfelt listener I love to help people find hope when they otherwise feel stuck.

I have experience helping children, adolescents, and adults with issues including depression, anxiety, adjustment and marriage/relationship issues. I am well versed in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). Whether you are struggling with pressures of life or marriage issues my I believe that there is hope if all involved parties are willing to work on related issues and are engaged. I have the benefit of being both a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an ordained minister, both in the state of Indiana. My caring and compassionate spirit helps me see each client in a similar and relational manner.

I have extensive experience helping preschool-age children struggling with behavioral and developmental difficulties. My focus is to help parents find the best ways to help their children. I communicate with caregivers or teachers who have regular contact with my clients, collaborating to help clients adjust in multiple settings. I also provide group educational sessions for parents and teachers of preschool-age children. Please see the description of "groups" for more details.

Most of our life’s challenges involve relationships. The ability to develop and maintain healthy relationships is an indication of psychological health. This is true in personal relationships as well as professional relationships. But as we all know relationships are complicated and often confusing. In our current climate we rely more and more on our devices to be the means in which we communicate. As a result we encounter more conflict with decreasing levels of satisfaction and fulfillment. We also are noticing decreased levels of social comfort. In general, life is significantly more complicated. I’m here to help guide you.

"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.

I have been working with adolescents, families, and young adults for 12 years. I focus on each person's individual strengths to overcome emotional, behavioral, and life challenges. I see clients for individual therapy, family therapy , and parent sessions. I believe the therapeutic process is most successful when it is founded on a trusting, authentic, and collaborative relationship, where my clients feel comfortable expressing their thoughts and feelings in a safe and nonjudgmental environment.

I help clients imagine and create their best lives by exploring how past influences and patterns may be holding them back or blocking their paths. Together we’ll explore how your thoughts determine your feelings and behavior (cognitive behavioral therapy). We’ll also talk about the influential forces behind your long-term relationships (attachment theory), and how early relationships and decisions made as a child may be impacting your personality today. As a wife of 30 years with three adult children, I come to you from a place of genuine compassion and understanding for the complexities of life.

In 1987, I helped develop CenterPoint Counseling. I currently serve as their Executive Director and we have a staff of ten therapists. I am trained as a Marriage and Family Therapist and licensed as both a Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Social Worker. I also have a Doctorate in Pastoral Care and Counseling and am ordained as a Presbyterian Minister (P.C.U.S.A.) I am on the National Registry of Marriage Friendly Therapist. I work with individuals dealing with anxiety and depression issues. I see couples, partners and spouses and am certified as an Imago Relationship Therapist.

Human connection is a necessity. Yet, why do the ones we love the most seem to hurt us in the worst ways? If only they would listen, be understanding and meet our needs. Love should be easy, yes? What if I told you these paradigms of thinking hinder our ability to fully connect and get the love and relationships we desire? My area of focus is couples, married and unmarried, as well as families and adults/adolescents in dysfunctional relationship systems.