Therapists in Indianapolis, IN

I have been active in the mental health field for over 20 years. I believe that therapy is a process that focuses on balance in all areas of life. My practice has been open for 12 years and continues to grow. I work primarily with teenagers and young adults but also see adults and families. Areas of specialty include but are not limited to: Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Grief and Loss, Borderline Personality Disorder and trauma. My framework of therapy is based off of DBT principles.

Welcome to The Crest. We are a comprehensive mental and behavioral health organization that serves diverse individuals from a diverse perspective. I am the primary therapist and I understand that seeking therapy can be a courageous and vulnerable step towards healing and growth. With licenses in AZ, IN, NM, Nevada, and TX and a commitment to person-centered, evidence-based therapy, I am here to offer you a safe haven on your journey.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has been working professionally, in the mental health, field since 2006. I have worked in multiple positions in the mental/behavioral health field, including leadership. I came to realize that my passion is providing therapy. In 2020 (during Covid), I made the transition to virtual therapy. I am Licensed in the State of Indiana. Using Strengths-Based Empowerment approaches, I strive to provide Affirmative and Culturally Competent care.

I'm a licensed mental health counselor and an art therapist with 6 years of professional experience. I'm passionate about helping clients work through trauma, LGBTQ+-related issues, self-esteem, and depression, among other things. I see people of all ages specializing in adolescents. I use a strengths-based creative approach, integrating different modalities to encourage expression and healing. I emphasize an open and safe environment where anything can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to take steps toward change and seeking a more fulfilling and happier life. I'm here to support and empower you on that journey.

Every individual brings unique value to their therapy process. Working together, we will explore and build on those qualities to help you move past the events that led you to this moment. My goal is to assist you in creating better mental and emotional spaces in your life by helping you develop skills to address concerns such as depression, anxiety, stressors, life transitions, parenting, relationship issues, and more. If you are seeking someone with well-rounded experiences (therapeutic foster care, case management, home-based services, school-based services, and community mental health services), feel free to contact me.

Feeling the weight of the past holding you back? Looking for new and more helpful ways to heal and move forward? Wanting to lean into the healthiest version of yourself? Though it is not talked about enough, these types of challenges are not uncommon in this human experience and we all struggle, at points in our lives, with how we react and respond to different situations because of our experiences we've had that affect our thoughts, feelings and emotions. I believe that you are capable of breaking away from what no longer serves you and finding your way towards a more intentional and fulfilling life.

Have you been struggling lately? Perhaps you’ve encountered some depression or anxiety. You could find yourself in a difficult situation now, or still trying to recover from a past trauma. It could be your child who is struggling, and it feels like nothing you are doing is working. Perhaps you’ve considered counseling or have tried therapy in the past. You know you can do better, but you don’t want to have someone try to change everything about you. You know who you are and what you value. You want someone to listen. Really listen. You have a goal or goals for yourself, but don’t quite have the tools to reach them.

I offer individual therapy to people of all ages. I offer relationship (commonly called couples) therapy for queer and polyamorous clients. I have mostly worked with people who are exploring their identity or navigating the stress of living within communities who do not accept them. I also often support individuals who are exploring their sensory, self-care, community-care, or access needs.

My background is rooted in a trauma informed and holistic approach in order to best serve youth, adults, and families. I strive to work in partnership with my clients to build on their existing strengths and resilience. I hope to be an advocate and work alongside you with the knowledge that you are the only one who fully understands your life experiences.

Accepting NEW Clients! I’m glad you are here! Beginning therapy can feel scary and intimidating, but I promise it is worth it. I create a warm, safe, inclusive space where you will be met with compassion, grace, and humor. I will walk alongside you while we explore the things holding you back from living as your most true, authentic- self. I believe in teaching my clients how to treat themselves with love and compassion. I am passionate about helping others and find it a true honor and privilege to be able to walk alongside my clients as they discover their own authentic selves.

The need for a space to heal and grow is even greater, as we have all experienced unprecedented loss, pain, and isolation. As we reach the light at the end of the tunnel, there is still uncertainty as to the long-term effects of what we have endured. No one should have to face it alone.

I'm passionate about serving communities of people who have been underserved, and possibly harmed, by the fields of counseling and psychology in the past including: the LGBTQ+ population, those with non-traditional relationship structures such as polyamory, the kink community, and neurodivergent individuals. I strive to make therapy a comfortable and safe environment for people of all cultures, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. I am trauma-informed, sex and kink- positive, and body-neutral. I value social justice and hold anti-racist, disability-informed, feminist values, that I carry through my work.

Mental health is health – let's treat it that way! Ready to be the favorite version of yourself? I specialize in working with African Americans who may be looking for a therapist who provides a safe, non-judgmental, and affirming space where they can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without fear of stigma or discrimination. My client may value approaches that incorporate mindfulness, validation, and cultural sensitivity into the therapeutic process.

My ideal client would struggle with diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, or mood-related issues. This client would be self-motivated and have identified goals that are being held back or complicated by their mental health issues. The client would be able to identify areas that are strengths and weaknesses for themselves and would be willing to put forth the effort that is growth and change. Also, this client would be open to new and different suggestions for coping strategies or ways of thinking about difficulties they may experience in order to learn and grow.

Life surprises us sometimes… In those moments it is helpful to have someone to come alongside us to provide genuine presence, professionalism and expertise, balanced with compassion, to help through times of transition, trauma or growth. I am passionate about offering encouragement, steps for healing and coping, insight, psychoeducation and interpretation when families are struggling to understand one another. Learning how to navigate life’s courses with sensitivity, kindness and realistic perspective can be more easily undertaken in a therapeutic forum that is accepting and direct. Office, teletherapy, walk/talk or home based.

My name is Mercedes Carey, and I'm a licensed social worker. I'm interested in assisting people in discovering new ways to live a lifestyle that promotes healing on a mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual level. I use somatic approaches, such as mindfulness and movement, to treat the mind and body together. As a queer masculine-presenting woman of color, I know what it’s like to belong to multiple marginalized identities and navigate spaces where your entire self is not acknowledged or welcomed. I am deeply committed to providing a safe therapeutic environment that recognizes and honors individuals as a whole person.

I am a licensed therapist with a Masters in Social Work. My degree has given me the fundamentals necessary to embark on the journey of becoming a licensed mental health therapist. It has helped me learn to identify what people think and how they react to different situations. It also helped me to recognize the appropriate way of dealing with people and helping them without making them feel uncomfortable. Making sure my client’s understand their own problems properly while involving them in preparation for a plan of action is a goal I as a therapist strive for.

I believe that while pain is inevitable, suffering is not. Suffering is pain plus all the reactions, feelings, judgments, and ways of coping that add to the experience of pain. No one wants pain or suffering, but what if your methods for dealing with them haven’t worked—and may even have complicated matters? Welcome to the human race!—and to therapy where a professional perspective makes the difference.

I am passionate about reducing suffering. My expertise is in helping women and teens struggling with depression, anxiety, feeling stressed/overwhelmed or "not good enough". I help women on their paths to parenting whether they are dealing with infertility, experiencing challenges in pregnancy/perinatal/postpartum, or needing support in parenting their children or balancing the demands of their lives. I have 13 years of clinical experience and 10 of those years have been spent treating children/teens with depression and anxiety (and often self-harming behaviors) in an intensive outpatient setting. I understand the stresses of teens and connect well with them.