Parenting Therapists in Indianapolis, IN
If you are interested in services, please visit Safehavencounseling.net and fill out the Contact Form! In my approach to child therapy, I bring a distinctive perspective rooted in the intersection of play therapy, child development, and early relational health.
If you are interested in services, please visit Safehavencounseling.net and fill out the Contact Form! In my approach to child therapy, I bring a distinctive perspective rooted in the intersection of play therapy, child development, and early relational health.
I specialize in neurodevelopmental diagnoses (ADHD, Autism), anxiety disorders and the various trials and tribulations of parenting.
I take a direct and relational approach with my clients. I believe client's are in the driver's seat of their life and I am honored to accompany them on their therapy journey.
I specialize in neurodevelopmental diagnoses (ADHD, Autism), anxiety disorders and the various trials and tribulations of parenting.
I take a direct and relational approach with my clients. I believe client's are in the driver's seat of their life and I am honored to accompany them on their therapy journey.
I also have a passion for working with parents, helping them navigate the ups and downs of parenting with effective strategies tailored to their unique family dynamics.
Grounded in Attachment Theory, I support individuals & families in building stronger emotional connections. I take an open, flexible approach, using evidence-based tools like CBT, DBT, ACT, Play Therapy, and Trauma-Focused approaches to meet each person where they are and help them grow toward healing and resilience.
I also have a passion for working with parents, helping them navigate the ups and downs of parenting with effective strategies tailored to their unique family dynamics.
Grounded in Attachment Theory, I support individuals & families in building stronger emotional connections. I take an open, flexible approach, using evidence-based tools like CBT, DBT, ACT, Play Therapy, and Trauma-Focused approaches to meet each person where they are and help them grow toward healing and resilience.
A.J. Rayburn
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
2 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals navigating difficult feelings or behaviors, couples facing intense conflict, & kids/ parents who are struggling.
What's A.J. therapy like? Well, I believe you deserve to understand the roots of your Pain: Those unhelpful thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. So, we'll explore and build mindfulness around when those patterns get activated. And over time, we'll work towards lasting change by healing old wounds, creating new perspectives, and continuous in-session practice.
I work with individuals navigating difficult feelings or behaviors, couples facing intense conflict, & kids/ parents who are struggling.
What's A.J. therapy like? Well, I believe you deserve to understand the roots of your Pain: Those unhelpful thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. So, we'll explore and build mindfulness around when those patterns get activated. And over time, we'll work towards lasting change by healing old wounds, creating new perspectives, and continuous in-session practice.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with over fifteen years of experience working with teens, couples, and families. I have been working in Indianapolis for over 10 years and am familiar with the city and its resources. I specialize in working with teens, LGBTQ+ issues, trauma, marital therapy, and co- parenting. Knowing that people's schedules are hectic, I try to accommodate clients' needs by meeting clients on weekends.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with over fifteen years of experience working with teens, couples, and families. I have been working in Indianapolis for over 10 years and am familiar with the city and its resources. I specialize in working with teens, LGBTQ+ issues, trauma, marital therapy, and co- parenting. Knowing that people's schedules are hectic, I try to accommodate clients' needs by meeting clients on weekends.
For parents, I pride myself on being able to empower them with the skills to parent children who present unique challenges.
As a certified PCIT Therapist, I can help to improve your child's emotion regulation and compliance with commands, while also restoring the warmth in the parent-child relationship that can be degraded through frequent conflict. I also specialize in helping children with developmental disabilities, including autism, to learn social and adaptive skills.
For parents, I pride myself on being able to empower them with the skills to parent children who present unique challenges.
As a certified PCIT Therapist, I can help to improve your child's emotion regulation and compliance with commands, while also restoring the warmth in the parent-child relationship that can be degraded through frequent conflict. I also specialize in helping children with developmental disabilities, including autism, to learn social and adaptive skills.
Looking for a positive change, but not sure where to begin? Life can feel heavy at times. Anxiety, depression or self-doubt can get in the way of living the life you want. If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck or simply in need of support, you've come to the right place.
I am here to help you sort through the noise, gain clarity and tke manageable steps toward feeling more in control.
Looking for a positive change, but not sure where to begin? Life can feel heavy at times. Anxiety, depression or self-doubt can get in the way of living the life you want. If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck or simply in need of support, you've come to the right place.
I am here to help you sort through the noise, gain clarity and tke manageable steps toward feeling more in control.
I specialize in supporting individuals as they heal from traumatic experiences, particularly those rooted in childhood and parenting.
I have years of experience supporting individuals through trauma, including both childhood and adult abuse. I’m passionate about making mental health care more accessible by bridging gaps for people with disabilities and breaking down barriers to support. My specialties include trauma, neurodivergence, and working with parents of neurodivergent children.
I specialize in supporting individuals as they heal from traumatic experiences, particularly those rooted in childhood and parenting.
I have years of experience supporting individuals through trauma, including both childhood and adult abuse. I’m passionate about making mental health care more accessible by bridging gaps for people with disabilities and breaking down barriers to support. My specialties include trauma, neurodivergence, and working with parents of neurodivergent children.
I specialize in anxiety, ADHD, OCD, high achievers, burnout, perfectionism, grief, parenting, and coping with chronic illnesses.
Feeling stuck and having trouble engaging in what really matters to you? Your brain has done an excellent job keeping you safe, but old strategies may no longer meet your needs as well as those developed with intention. Issues like family of origin discord, medical illnesses, unidentified neurodivergence, and mismatched work environments can all add up to impact our relationship with ourselves and others. I am a PDA, EDS, ARFID, POTS, and MCAS informed clinician. I especially love working with high achieving adults who have issues with perfectionism, burnout, dissociation, procrastination and later in life neurocomplex diagnoses.
I specialize in anxiety, ADHD, OCD, high achievers, burnout, perfectionism, grief, parenting, and coping with chronic illnesses.
Feeling stuck and having trouble engaging in what really matters to you? Your brain has done an excellent job keeping you safe, but old strategies may no longer meet your needs as well as those developed with intention. Issues like family of origin discord, medical illnesses, unidentified neurodivergence, and mismatched work environments can all add up to impact our relationship with ourselves and others. I am a PDA, EDS, ARFID, POTS, and MCAS informed clinician. I especially love working with high achieving adults who have issues with perfectionism, burnout, dissociation, procrastination and later in life neurocomplex diagnoses.
In addition I am also a parent and a caretaker to elderly parents so I have a wide range of life experience from which to draw.
My approach is to understand my client through a complete history of childhood and adult experiences so that we can together explore how the client perceives the world. Sometimes experiences can cause clients to be anxious, defensive or make poor choices. I hope to help clients see how these approaches may have been useful in other times in life but may be less useful now. Sometimes a new approach to thinking is helpful. Other times insight and being understood can promote change.This approach also works with both parties in a couple to help regain trust and form new ways of relating.
In addition I am also a parent and a caretaker to elderly parents so I have a wide range of life experience from which to draw.
My approach is to understand my client through a complete history of childhood and adult experiences so that we can together explore how the client perceives the world. Sometimes experiences can cause clients to be anxious, defensive or make poor choices. I hope to help clients see how these approaches may have been useful in other times in life but may be less useful now. Sometimes a new approach to thinking is helpful. Other times insight and being understood can promote change.This approach also works with both parties in a couple to help regain trust and form new ways of relating.
In psychotherapy I utilize evidence based interventions and have extensive training in biofeedback, SPACE, DBT, CBT, and parent training.
I am intensively trained in DBT-C, an intervention for children with big emotions and corresponding behavior problems. I am also trained in SPACE, a parent based intervention for OCD and anxiety disorders. I assist children and adolescents in coping with medical conditions or symptoms such as headaches, pain, adherence problems, and FND.
In psychotherapy I utilize evidence based interventions and have extensive training in biofeedback, SPACE, DBT, CBT, and parent training.
I am intensively trained in DBT-C, an intervention for children with big emotions and corresponding behavior problems. I am also trained in SPACE, a parent based intervention for OCD and anxiety disorders. I assist children and adolescents in coping with medical conditions or symptoms such as headaches, pain, adherence problems, and FND.
Holos Integrative Healthcare
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PMHNP, NP, LMSW, LCSW, LMHCA
Indianapolis, IN 46203
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.
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.
Makenna
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LMHCA
3 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46250
Waitlist for new clients
I work with children and adolescents (ages 5–18) and provide parent consultations to help families better understand and respond to their child’s needs.
I have experience supporting clients with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral challenges such as ODD and RAD. I believe behavior is communication, and I work to understand the underlying needs driving each child’s experiences.
I work with children and adolescents (ages 5–18) and provide parent consultations to help families better understand and respond to their child’s needs.
I have experience supporting clients with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral challenges such as ODD and RAD. I believe behavior is communication, and I work to understand the underlying needs driving each child’s experiences.
Dawn
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA, MDiv
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
The main issues that I help with are anxiety, self-esteem, parenting, and aging.
When a sudden illness, divorce, or job loss shatters your sense of normalcy, it is natural to feel overwhelmed and lost. I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate these profound transitions by providing a safe, grounded space to process the chaos. While you manage the practical demands of a changing world, I help you tend to the emotional upheaval, ensuring you don’t have to rebuild your life without a map.
The main issues that I help with are anxiety, self-esteem, parenting, and aging.
When a sudden illness, divorce, or job loss shatters your sense of normalcy, it is natural to feel overwhelmed and lost. I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate these profound transitions by providing a safe, grounded space to process the chaos. While you manage the practical demands of a changing world, I help you tend to the emotional upheaval, ensuring you don’t have to rebuild your life without a map.
I am Danelle King, MSW, LCSW, and for over 30 years I have been dedicated to walking alongside individuals and couples and families as they navigate life’s challenges. With a natural gift for nurturing and support, I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where my clients can be open and honest without fear of criticism. I believe that healing begins with honesty, and I am gentle in my approach, offering genuine feedback and personalized guidance tailored to each person’s unique circumstances.
I am Danelle King, MSW, LCSW, and for over 30 years I have been dedicated to walking alongside individuals and couples and families as they navigate life’s challenges. With a natural gift for nurturing and support, I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where my clients can be open and honest without fear of criticism. I believe that healing begins with honesty, and I am gentle in my approach, offering genuine feedback and personalized guidance tailored to each person’s unique circumstances.
I specialize in parenting issues and family communication, with a strong focus on enhancing overall family happiness.
I am EMDR trained and have used it on both adults and children. I have 12 years of school-based experience working with kids of all ages and their families. I've had a lot of experience with groups and also working with adults. I have a history of crisis work in the ER as well as inpatient psychiatric care. Once upon a time I worked IOP adult addictions!
I specialize in parenting issues and family communication, with a strong focus on enhancing overall family happiness.
I am EMDR trained and have used it on both adults and children. I have 12 years of school-based experience working with kids of all ages and their families. I've had a lot of experience with groups and also working with adults. I have a history of crisis work in the ER as well as inpatient psychiatric care. Once upon a time I worked IOP adult addictions!
My ideal clients are Black men, women, and couples seeking a safe space to navigate challenges, heal past wounds, and grow. They may be dealing with issues like infidelity, trauma, anxiety, strained relationships, or the weight of societal pressures. They need a culturally responsive therapist who understands their unique experiences and provides guidance with compassion and expertise. Their goals include emotional healing, strengthening relationships, and personal empowerment. They want to thrive, not just survive, and are ready to invest in their well-being and future.
I am licensed in the following states: IN, KY, OH, and AL
My ideal clients are Black men, women, and couples seeking a safe space to navigate challenges, heal past wounds, and grow. They may be dealing with issues like infidelity, trauma, anxiety, strained relationships, or the weight of societal pressures. They need a culturally responsive therapist who understands their unique experiences and provides guidance with compassion and expertise. Their goals include emotional healing, strengthening relationships, and personal empowerment. They want to thrive, not just survive, and are ready to invest in their well-being and future.
I am licensed in the following states: IN, KY, OH, and AL
They may face challenges related to ADHD, autism spectrum traits, or executive functioning, often feeling overwhelmed by daily demands, career transitions, or parenting responsibilities.
I provide a collaborative, supportive environment where clients explore challenges and build practical strategies for growth. I help those with ADHD, autism traits, executive functioning challenges, professionals, and parents strengthen focus, manage stress, and create balance in life.
They may face challenges related to ADHD, autism spectrum traits, or executive functioning, often feeling overwhelmed by daily demands, career transitions, or parenting responsibilities.
I provide a collaborative, supportive environment where clients explore challenges and build practical strategies for growth. I help those with ADHD, autism traits, executive functioning challenges, professionals, and parents strengthen focus, manage stress, and create balance in life.
While I am specifically interested in guiding children ages 3-11 who present with trauma, mood disorders, and/or disruptive externalizing behaviors towards a place of emotional regulation, I have worked with adolescents, adults, and adults older than the age of 65.
While I am specifically interested in guiding children ages 3-11 who present with trauma, mood disorders, and/or disruptive externalizing behaviors towards a place of emotional regulation, I have worked with adolescents, adults, and adults older than the age of 65.
My approach is to meet my clients where they are and work collaboratively with you to develop skills one needs to successfully navigate through life’s challenges, difficult relationships, parenting issues, grief and loss, as well as the emotional processing of trauma, anxiety and depression.
I offer 20 years of experience and specialize in treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relationship challenges. I also treat behavioral issues with children and adolescents. I am a LGBTQ ally and provide a safe space for all to voice their concerns and to feel heard.
My approach is to meet my clients where they are and work collaboratively with you to develop skills one needs to successfully navigate through life’s challenges, difficult relationships, parenting issues, grief and loss, as well as the emotional processing of trauma, anxiety and depression.
I offer 20 years of experience and specialize in treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relationship challenges. I also treat behavioral issues with children and adolescents. I am a LGBTQ ally and provide a safe space for all to voice their concerns and to feel heard.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.