Gottman Method Therapists in Indianapolis, IN

I specialize in working with couples and intimate relationships on communication skills, managing emotions, intimacy, and more. I also work with individuals on a variety of issues like depression, anxiety, minority stress, and self-esteem. I place high priority on the impact that society can have on marginalized groups. Helping people live authentically is central to my therapeutic approach.

Trained as a marriage and couples therapist working specifically with couples using the Gottman Method and other evidence-based models. I help couples build connection and intimacy and equip couples with communication and conflict management skills, help couples create shared meaning, and connect positively and emotionally. I help couples work through betrayal and infidelity issues. I work with men with pornography and sexual addiction and help rebuild broken trust in relationships. I am currently competing certification with the Gottman Method . I also have a health coach and personal training certification useful in holistic health

A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Andrew received his Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology with emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. He earned his AB degree from Wabash College and has a Bible Certificate from Puget Sound Christian College. Andrew works with individuals, couples, and families and has worked with the treatment of anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, sexual abuse, relationship issues, and substance abuse. He has experience leading group therapy. While working with a wide range of clients, he particularly enjoys working with tween, teen, and adult males and couples.

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.

​Most people come to counseling either feeling stuck in their present situation or in significant emotional pain. Our ambition is to help you resolve or learn ways to better manage your concern(s) in a safe and experiential environment. It would be a great privilege to join you during this time in your life. Be confident that your therapeutic work is of great value to us, and it is our mission to support you in a nonjudgmental, culturally-sensitive, and caring manner.

Just when you think you've got a handle on things, life gets turned upside down. Whether you're a young professional just starting out on your own, a couple looking to reignite your relationship, or a parent worried for your child's well-being, the stressors of life can pile up to a mountain. Anxiety, depression and that general "blah" feeling can become a daily struggle that leads to burnout and exhaustion. It's overwhelming! You shouldn't have to feel like you're constantly climbing a mountain.

My specialty for the past 46 years has been children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral and neurological issues. Due to my experience I'm able to use multiple approaches and modalities that I formulate to the specific issue presented to me by my clients. I attempt to collaborate with the appropriate people and family members in the child's life to assist in a team approach. I'm somewhat nontraditional in the sense that I have many different recreational activities for the child that are integrated into the treatment process.

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.

My training & clinical expertise include sexual performance anxiety; "purity culture" and general impact of religion on sexuality (both maladaptive & adaptive); sexual desire discrepancy in couples; assessment of sexual functioning & desire concerns; mixed orientation relationships; supporting transgender clients, particularly through negotiating sex & intimacy during transition; rebuilding sex & intimacy after sexual abuse & trauma; support of those partnered with a survivor of sexual trauma; and various "paraphilic" disorders.

As a sex therapist Vikki began her career working with individuals recovering from substance abuse. She has experience in working with individuals, groups, and relationships. Her experience also expands to behavioural addictions and their impact. As a trained EMDR therapist, Vikki also works with acute, complex, and chronic trauma histories, guiding individuals towards healing and empowerment. Throughout her work, Vikki has had experience in working with sexually diverse clients, and strongly values creating safe spaces for people to be unashamedly themselves, and work towards fulfilment.

I prioritize work with Queer-identifying and gender-diverse adults and teens who are looking for a safe and affirming clinician to provide support as they work toward achieving their personal emotional health goals. I am also invested in helping women, postpartum and pregnant persons regardless of gender identity, persons who have diverse expressions of love, survivors of intimate partner violence, and persons in recovery from substance use.

My passion is working with couples who want help creating the relationship they have always wanted, whether in a premarital format, or through direct conflict resolution and active reconnection steps. For anyone stuck in an unproductive loop in relationships or life generally, I love helping build new patterns and habits that align with long-term goals.

Are you feeling lonely in your relationship? Are you lacking meaning in your daily life? Have you been having the same arguments over and over again? Do you feel disconnected from yourself and/or others? Are you looking for someone to hear your story? I would love to have that honor and carry the hope for you until you can pick it back up again. We are given the gift of one another in our marital and family relationships to love and support us through our daily journey. We are part of a system that forms and challenges us. I can help you improve communication, intimacy, and family interaction while working through emotions.

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.

My hope is that through my direct style of therapy, I can help you find your way to a more fulfilling and authentic life. I believe that my clients are most successful when we can establish an open and honest therapeutic relationship. I want to work alongside you and possibly your spouse, children or family to pursue a healthier approach to life.

Are you looking for help with child/parenting concerns, relationship issues, and/or unhealthy patterns, including addictions? You don’t have to face these things alone! My experience and skills are helping children, families, adults and couples to work toward building healthy connections and relationships. My background includes training and practice in child-centered play therapy, early childhood mental health development at Riley Hospital, as well as marriage and family therapy. In addition to my private practice, I have worked extensively with incarcerated youth and women.

I work with children, teens, and adult clients struggling with anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders. I strive to create a safe, accepting, and collaborative therapeutic space that facilitates growth and recovery.

Thank you for considering Indy Counseling Professionals for your counseling needs! We specialize in EMDR, ERP and Neurofeedback. Experiencing symptoms from Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD or Depression? We have over 12 therapists that can help you.

I have been providing therapy for nearly 10 years. I work with adults and adolescents 16 and up who are struggling with relationships, anxiety and/or depression. If you feel stuck in an endless cycle of negativity with your spouse, your child or someone else in your life, therapy is a great way to explore underlying issues, get help with communication and rebuild relationships on a stronger foundation. I work with individuals, couples and families who are coping with life transitions and communication issues.

We all feel a little lost at times. This can have a negative impact on our relationships & individual lives. The ability to reflect and be comfortable in sharing the most intimate details about your life is not an easy task. My goal is to create a safe space for clients to share their stories and work on how to manage them moving forward by using a conversational partnership. What if you were given the opportunity to make positive changes in your life or relationship before it became a crisis? Having tools to draw upon during challenging times can make a difference in how we navigate the anxiety and stress in our lives.