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.

Feeling stuck in your life? Has your relationship lost its spark? Are you frequently fatigued? Loss, anxiety, depression and miss-communication can take away the spark. Make a commitment to restore the magic in your life.

Do you feel stuck repeating behaviors you long to change? Have you tried to make connections in the past and found yourself disappointed in the way things turned out? Do you struggle with insecurity or anxiety that leaves you feeling unworthy of the love and relationship you long for? One of my favorite parts of being a therapist is witnessing individuals, couples, and families overcome patterns that aren't working for them and build the thriving relationships they're seeking. I lean on the transformational power of connection and relationship while providing psycho-education, mindfulness tools and new ways of coping to my clients.

If you are reading this right now, I know you are hurting, experiencing some level of emotional pain. You likely feel stuck and don’t know what to do next. Whether looking for individual or couples counseling, I can help you meet your goals. There are challenges in each of our lives and when given the right tools and support we can learn the beautiful art of embracing who we are in each aspect of our lives and even cut things out that no longer serve us. You want to feel unstuck, more content, less guilt and shame, improved self-esteem, improved relationship satisfaction and an improved overall sense of well-being.

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.

Life is hard; just naturally, on its own. And the way we do life doesn't always make it any easier! It is my belief that the one thing that allows us to cope with this life is connection, both with ourselves and others. As a therapist, that is my underlying goal with every one of my clients, to help them connect in a deeper, more powerful way with themselves and others. I work with clients of all ages (5 years and up!) and my diverse educational experience allows me a unique perspective in working with individuals from all backgrounds and cultural groups. I specialize in couples and families, but also work with individuals

ONLY ACCEPTING EMDR INTENSIVES AT THIS TIME. Through my experience working in mental health and addiction treatment, I've adopted a style of therapy that is both direct AND empowering and supportive. My experience allows for me to be flexible in my treatment approach, ensuring that I am providing counseling services that are individualized to meet your needs. My therapy strengths are in treating addictive disorders, PTSD/complex trauma, anxiety disorders, chronic pain, and working with first responders.

Through my experience working in mental health, I've adopted a style of therapy that is both direct, empowering and supportive. My experience allows for me to be flexible in my treatment approach, ensuring that I am providing counseling services that are individualized to meet your needs. My therapy strengths are in treating trauma/complex trauma, anxiety disorders, and depression. Regardless of the therapeutic approach, I can work with you to develop tangible skills that you can utilize between sessions.

If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, family concerns or communication issues, I would like to help you. Often life becomes overwhelming and it can be difficult to manage how we feel as well as sharing this with others. This is valid and understood to be very difficult to navigate. With therapy, you can learn new ways to tackle these issues in different ways and become stronger for it. This can be a transformative experience to help guide you back to the person you want to be.

We all create a set of expectations of ourselves, our world, and others, beginning with our earliest relationships. I enjoy working with clients who are interested in exploring how these beliefs either strengthen or distort our approach to relationships, medical issues, trauma, and/or challenges. I have a general practice dealing with issues of depression, anxiety, adjustment, marital, and family issues. I also work with clients and their families who are coping with medical and/or genetic diagnoses. I see soldiers and/or their spouses who are adjusting to military related issues and deployments.

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.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has 19 years of experience collaborating with clients of all ages in individual, family , and groups. I believe it takes courage to seek help and take the first steps toward change in pursuing and fulfilling a happy life. I believe everyone has the capacity for change but sometimes need additional support to help move in the direction they desire for their lives.

Hello. I am so glad you are here. Sometimes life is hard and you need a safe place to relieve your burdens, feel assure that with me you will not be judged and will be accepted for who you are. I provide a safe non-judgmental place you can be yourself. As far as I can remember, almost everyone has told me I have a listening ear and an authentic way to make things better. The one thing I know, sometimes life feels unbearable and in those times you need someone who will listen, not judge you, validate your feelings, and assist you in moving forward.

All sessions are provided via secure telehealth platform and I currently have a couple daytime openings. I have been working with adolescents, families, and young adults for over 10 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 and collaborative relationship, where my clients feel comfortable expressing their thoughts and feelings in a safe and nonjudgmental environment.

My passion is helping families connect to each other by learning to communicate effectively using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). This can be done in a multitude of ways including: BCBA consultation, ABA Therapy, Family Training, and Social Skills Training. In my experience, ABA Therapy can help everyone involved, not just the person receiving direct services, so it is important to include the whole family unit. I enjoy working with my clients to learn ways to self-regulate, communicate, and grow all while maintaining the traits and characteristics that make them special and unique.

I am currently working as a Private Contractor serving as a Mental Mental Therapist, providing a safe, non-judgmental environment. Together we will set a plan to assist in achieving and maintaining your personal goals or achieve new ones. I strive to connect clients to resources and tools to rebuild their lives.

Would you like to make sense of your life story so that you can experience deeper relationships and a more fulfilling life?  I work with individual adults, couples and teens 15+. People often seek me for therapy to work on stress and anxiety, depression, relationships problems, past trauma and abuse, major life decisions about work, relationships, or spirituality, personality styles, and sexuality.

If you have questioned why you are not experiencing life to the fullest, if you are struggling with depression, anxiety, addictions, compulsions or life controlling issues, or your relationships are not working as you had intended, I would love to help you find answers. I have worked with individuals, children, and adolescents, through out my career to help individuals and their families receive emotional healing. Historically, I have worked in inpatient, outpatient, substance abuse treatment centers, as well as individual outpatient settings. When you contact me I will work with you to develop a course of treatment that is best for you and your family .