Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Indianapolis, IN
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming when you're anxious, stuck, or caught in repeating patterns. You may find yourself overthinking, struggling to feel close in relationships, or carrying the weight of past experiences that still affect you today.
I work with teens, adults, and couples seeking relief from anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. I provide a space where you feel truly heard while we identify the patterns keeping you stuck and develop practical ways to help you feel calmer and more connected.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming when you're anxious, stuck, or caught in repeating patterns. You may find yourself overthinking, struggling to feel close in relationships, or carrying the weight of past experiences that still affect you today.
I work with teens, adults, and couples seeking relief from anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. I provide a space where you feel truly heard while we identify the patterns keeping you stuck and develop practical ways to help you feel calmer and more connected.
Hello, my name is Dawn Ernsberger. I am a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to supporting adolescents and adults through various specialized areas, such as trauma, life transitions, relationships, parenting, forgiveness, stress management, and addressing anxiety and depression. With a master's degree from Indiana University and over two decades of experience, I have had the privilege of counseling hundreds of clients, helping them navigate their journeys toward emotional well-being and completeness.
Hello, my name is Dawn Ernsberger. I am a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to supporting adolescents and adults through various specialized areas, such as trauma, life transitions, relationships, parenting, forgiveness, stress management, and addressing anxiety and depression. With a master's degree from Indiana University and over two decades of experience, I have had the privilege of counseling hundreds of clients, helping them navigate their journeys toward emotional well-being and completeness.
I am a solution-focused licensed mental health counselor with over 10 years of experience providing online therapy to individuals, couples, and families. I help clients manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions by building practical coping skills and focusing on meaningful, achievable goals. My approach is collaborative and personalized—I take time to truly understand each client and tailor sessions to address the specific issues disrupting their daily life.
I am a solution-focused licensed mental health counselor with over 10 years of experience providing online therapy to individuals, couples, and families. I help clients manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions by building practical coping skills and focusing on meaningful, achievable goals. My approach is collaborative and personalized—I take time to truly understand each client and tailor sessions to address the specific issues disrupting their daily life.
While I consider myself an integrative clinician, I primarily use Internal Family Systems ( IFS) and psychodynamic therapy to help you understand contradictory voices in your head and learn to trust your intuition.
As an insight-oriented therapist, I help clients who feel stuck to gain a deeper understanding of their patterns and values - which becomes the pathway for growth and change. I specialize in working with high achieving adults who struggle with intense inner critics, depression, anxiety, and long-term impacts of childhood complex trauma. Often, I see clients who have tried other modes of therapy but still feel stuck in a cycle of perfectionist expectations, shame, defensiveness, and emotional shutdown. Instead of fighting against and shaming yourself, I help you approach yourself and your patterns with curiosity and compassion.
While I consider myself an integrative clinician, I primarily use Internal Family Systems ( IFS) and psychodynamic therapy to help you understand contradictory voices in your head and learn to trust your intuition.
As an insight-oriented therapist, I help clients who feel stuck to gain a deeper understanding of their patterns and values - which becomes the pathway for growth and change. I specialize in working with high achieving adults who struggle with intense inner critics, depression, anxiety, and long-term impacts of childhood complex trauma. Often, I see clients who have tried other modes of therapy but still feel stuck in a cycle of perfectionist expectations, shame, defensiveness, and emotional shutdown. Instead of fighting against and shaming yourself, I help you approach yourself and your patterns with curiosity and compassion.
I have worked as a therapist in mental health and substance abuse for about 42 years. My work has included all ages, human concerns and find that what makes therapy work is the relationship that we create together. I utilize a variety of modalities and have extensive training. I find I still am learning and mostly from the patients I serve. I have had the fortune to work with some great therapists of the past and they gave me many gifts in working with such a wide variety of people.
I have worked as a therapist in mental health and substance abuse for about 42 years. My work has included all ages, human concerns and find that what makes therapy work is the relationship that we create together. I utilize a variety of modalities and have extensive training. I find I still am learning and mostly from the patients I serve. I have had the fortune to work with some great therapists of the past and they gave me many gifts in working with such a wide variety of people.
Kelley Gardner is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 17 years of experience dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families through their unique journeys. As a proud gay man, Kelley brings a deep understanding of LGBTQ+ issues and a commitment to inclusivity in his practice. Specializing in relationship dynamics, conflict resolution, and emotional well-being, Kelley integrates evidence-based methods with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
Kelley Gardner is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 17 years of experience dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families through their unique journeys. As a proud gay man, Kelley brings a deep understanding of LGBTQ+ issues and a commitment to inclusivity in his practice. Specializing in relationship dynamics, conflict resolution, and emotional well-being, Kelley integrates evidence-based methods with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
Are you feeling lost, confused, and feeling as if life has thrown you a huge curve ball? Are you looking to find peace and strength in yourself again? I am ready and willing to join you on this journey through therapy and transformation. I walk alongside all my clients as we work through trials and tribulations in order to find peace and understanding. By being curious, authentic, and non-judgmental, I hope to meet clients where they are in their journey and help to create new possibilities for their life. It would be a privilege and honor to travel with you in this journey.
Are you feeling lost, confused, and feeling as if life has thrown you a huge curve ball? Are you looking to find peace and strength in yourself again? I am ready and willing to join you on this journey through therapy and transformation. I walk alongside all my clients as we work through trials and tribulations in order to find peace and understanding. By being curious, authentic, and non-judgmental, I hope to meet clients where they are in their journey and help to create new possibilities for their life. It would be a privilege and honor to travel with you in this journey.
My practice is informed by several therapeutic modalities including attachment-focused, IFS, ACT, and EMDR.
My work as a therapist aligns with the celebration of expansiveness, harm reduction, disability justice, and body liberation. I am committed to continued growth and prioritize gaining new learning from people with lived experience.
My practice is informed by several therapeutic modalities including attachment-focused, IFS, ACT, and EMDR.
My work as a therapist aligns with the celebration of expansiveness, harm reduction, disability justice, and body liberation. I am committed to continued growth and prioritize gaining new learning from people with lived experience.
Holos Integrative Healthcare
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PMHNP, NP, LMSW, LCSW, LMHCA
Indianapolis, IN 46203
We often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, and Internal Family Systems in our practice, but we may employ a variety of different treatment types to support you.
At Holos Integrative Healthcare, we believe that caring for your mental and emotional health is just as important as caring for your body. That’s why we take an integrative approach—bringing together behavioral health services, wellness practices, and supportive therapies designed to nurture the whole person. Whether you’re navigating stress, healing from life’s challenges, or working toward greater balance, our team is here to walk alongside you with compassion, respect, and care.
We often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, and Internal Family Systems in our practice, but we may employ a variety of different treatment types to support you.
At Holos Integrative Healthcare, we believe that caring for your mental and emotional health is just as important as caring for your body. That’s why we take an integrative approach—bringing together behavioral health services, wellness practices, and supportive therapies designed to nurture the whole person. Whether you’re navigating stress, healing from life’s challenges, or working toward greater balance, our team is here to walk alongside you with compassion, respect, and care.
I offer an individualized approach, drawing upon my training in EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Do you find yourself struggling with negative thoughts or letting go of the past? Whether you are navigating challenging emotions, healing from the past, or seeking personal growth, I'm here to support you every step of the way! I am passionate about helping adults affected by depression, anxiety, and trauma. I also enjoy working with neurodivergent folks.
I offer an individualized approach, drawing upon my training in EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Do you find yourself struggling with negative thoughts or letting go of the past? Whether you are navigating challenging emotions, healing from the past, or seeking personal growth, I'm here to support you every step of the way! I am passionate about helping adults affected by depression, anxiety, and trauma. I also enjoy working with neurodivergent folks.
I utilized and trained in several modalities used for trauma including Internal Family Systems (level 1), EMDR, and DBT.
Trauma impacts us in ways we can’t imagine. It affects human development and rewires our brain. I remember seeing the impact trauma from childhood had for my adult clients. I remember seeing elementary school children and the impact trauma has on their ability to develop healthy relationships. Processing trauma isn’t something you need to do alone. I can still remember meeting with a teen girl and seeing her relief after processing her trauma and expressing how much better she felt. Working through trauma allows my clients to feel relief and feel a decrease in their daily triggers.
I utilized and trained in several modalities used for trauma including Internal Family Systems (level 1), EMDR, and DBT.
Trauma impacts us in ways we can’t imagine. It affects human development and rewires our brain. I remember seeing the impact trauma from childhood had for my adult clients. I remember seeing elementary school children and the impact trauma has on their ability to develop healthy relationships. Processing trauma isn’t something you need to do alone. I can still remember meeting with a teen girl and seeing her relief after processing her trauma and expressing how much better she felt. Working through trauma allows my clients to feel relief and feel a decrease in their daily triggers.
Healing and Hope Restored, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MFT, MSW, LMHCA, LCSW
4 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46256
Healing and Hope Restored is a private practice that provides services to those with varying therapeutic needs. We seek to encourage clients to build bridges of hope, strengthen lost perspectives, and engage in healthy relationships. We have a mix of specialties to provide lucrative treatment for all! Feel free to read details about a few of our clinicians sharing their therapeutic approaches and to put-a-face-to-a-name in our gallery!
Healing and Hope Restored is a private practice that provides services to those with varying therapeutic needs. We seek to encourage clients to build bridges of hope, strengthen lost perspectives, and engage in healthy relationships. We have a mix of specialties to provide lucrative treatment for all! Feel free to read details about a few of our clinicians sharing their therapeutic approaches and to put-a-face-to-a-name in our gallery!
Hi I'm Leo I'm a non binary transgender man. I have my master’s degree in social work from the University of Louisville and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social worker in Indiana and Kentucky. My professional background has been working with the University of Louisville as a therapist at the Trager Institute Optimal Aging Clinic. While working at University of Louisville Trager Institute, I gained experience in treatment areas such as conversion disorders/PNES, PTSD/Trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, transgender issues, gender dysphoria and LGBTQ+ issues.
Hi I'm Leo I'm a non binary transgender man. I have my master’s degree in social work from the University of Louisville and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social worker in Indiana and Kentucky. My professional background has been working with the University of Louisville as a therapist at the Trager Institute Optimal Aging Clinic. While working at University of Louisville Trager Institute, I gained experience in treatment areas such as conversion disorders/PNES, PTSD/Trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, transgender issues, gender dysphoria and LGBTQ+ issues.
I have immediate openings available for both individual therapy and for those seeking EMDR. Life brings seasons of change—some expected, some that shake us to the core. As a therapist, I specialize in walking alongside people navigating grief, loss, and the often-overwhelming transitions of young adulthood. Whether you’re adjusting to life after a loss, moving through a big change, or simply trying to find your footing in a new chapter, I offer a safe and supportive space where your feelings are honored, your story is heard, and your resilience can grow.
I have immediate openings available for both individual therapy and for those seeking EMDR. Life brings seasons of change—some expected, some that shake us to the core. As a therapist, I specialize in walking alongside people navigating grief, loss, and the often-overwhelming transitions of young adulthood. Whether you’re adjusting to life after a loss, moving through a big change, or simply trying to find your footing in a new chapter, I offer a safe and supportive space where your feelings are honored, your story is heard, and your resilience can grow.
My psychotherapy approach is eclectic and includes techniques from CBT, Trauma Focused CBT, DBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral interventions, Brief Solution Focused and Family Systems.
My goal is to assist my clients in navigating the challenges that life presents to each of us. Our minds can become stuck in the “on” position when we are overwhelmed by unexpected changes or disappointments in daily life. Life can become difficult. When our fear network is in overdrive, we can experience a wide range of negative emotions My goal as your therapist is to work with you collaboratively, to disarm and dispel unhelpful ways of coping with life challenges.
My psychotherapy approach is eclectic and includes techniques from CBT, Trauma Focused CBT, DBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral interventions, Brief Solution Focused and Family Systems.
My goal is to assist my clients in navigating the challenges that life presents to each of us. Our minds can become stuck in the “on” position when we are overwhelmed by unexpected changes or disappointments in daily life. Life can become difficult. When our fear network is in overdrive, we can experience a wide range of negative emotions My goal as your therapist is to work with you collaboratively, to disarm and dispel unhelpful ways of coping with life challenges.
Every person that comes into therapy has his or her own story that is unique, significant, and has helped contribute to the development of the person. An important aspect of therapy is to understand and respect the client’s story and see it in the context of their lives. I believe that in understanding the self and their story in collaboration with the therapist true change can occur.
Every person that comes into therapy has his or her own story that is unique, significant, and has helped contribute to the development of the person. An important aspect of therapy is to understand and respect the client’s story and see it in the context of their lives. I believe that in understanding the self and their story in collaboration with the therapist true change can occur.
I’m passionate about making therapy accessible, comfortable, and even enjoyable by adapting tools and approaches—like DBT, ACT, and IFS—to fit each client’s unique needs.
Hello hello! I'm SJ! I specialize in supporting neurodivergent teens and adults, but I work with anyone seeking care—including those navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, or simply figuring out who they are. I offer a welcoming, non-judgmental space where all identities are honored, including LGBTQIA+ clients. Each session is shaped by where you are in the moment, building on your strengths and exploring coping tools that fit your life. Together, we’ll move through challenges, nurture growth, and create space for you to show up authentically, in a way that feels gentle and uniquely yours.
I’m passionate about making therapy accessible, comfortable, and even enjoyable by adapting tools and approaches—like DBT, ACT, and IFS—to fit each client’s unique needs.
Hello hello! I'm SJ! I specialize in supporting neurodivergent teens and adults, but I work with anyone seeking care—including those navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, or simply figuring out who they are. I offer a welcoming, non-judgmental space where all identities are honored, including LGBTQIA+ clients. Each session is shaped by where you are in the moment, building on your strengths and exploring coping tools that fit your life. Together, we’ll move through challenges, nurture growth, and create space for you to show up authentically, in a way that feels gentle and uniquely yours.
Hello! I’m a dedicated psychotherapist and Marriage and Family Therapist, happily serving clients across Indiana, Ohio, Florida, and Nevada. I believe therapy doesn’t always have to be serious or sad. I take an easy-going, lighthearted approach to counseling, because healing and growth don’t have to happen in a heavy atmosphere.
With a doctorate in education, a master's in marriage and family therapy, and additional training as an intervention specialist, I am equipped to support individuals, couples, and families of all ages, from children and teens to adults and parents. I work with clients from diverse backgrounds, including
Hello! I’m a dedicated psychotherapist and Marriage and Family Therapist, happily serving clients across Indiana, Ohio, Florida, and Nevada. I believe therapy doesn’t always have to be serious or sad. I take an easy-going, lighthearted approach to counseling, because healing and growth don’t have to happen in a heavy atmosphere.
With a doctorate in education, a master's in marriage and family therapy, and additional training as an intervention specialist, I am equipped to support individuals, couples, and families of all ages, from children and teens to adults and parents. I work with clients from diverse backgrounds, including
Jennifer Warr
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, CST
2 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals and couples experiencing various emotional and behavioral issues. I enjoy helping and guiding clients navigate through all the challenges and problems that arise during their lifetime. I am also an AASECT-certified sex therapist, and I specialize in working with clients who need healing or work with kink, eroticism, intimacy, problem sexual behavior, ethical non-monogamy, recovering from affairs, low libido, and orgasm difficulties.
I work with individuals and couples experiencing various emotional and behavioral issues. I enjoy helping and guiding clients navigate through all the challenges and problems that arise during their lifetime. I am also an AASECT-certified sex therapist, and I specialize in working with clients who need healing or work with kink, eroticism, intimacy, problem sexual behavior, ethical non-monogamy, recovering from affairs, low libido, and orgasm difficulties.
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.
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.
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