Positive Psychology Therapists in Indianapolis, IN
I am a licensed clinician in the state of Indiana and South Carolina with over 25 years of experience working as a , Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Sexual Abuse Youth Clinician and Registered Crisis Behavior Clinician stablizing the most difficult clients.
I am a licensed clinician in the state of Indiana and South Carolina with over 25 years of experience working as a , Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Sexual Abuse Youth Clinician and Registered Crisis Behavior Clinician stablizing the most difficult clients.
Melissa Atlas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAC, MATS
Indianapolis, IN 46237
Waitlist for new clients
Do you wish that your brain came with an owner's manual? Have your compulsive habits made a mess of your health and your relationships? Does a difficult past keep intruding on your present? I am here to help! My clients start counseling because they feel stuck in patterns of harmful behaviors and negative thinking. They can see where they want to go in life, they just can't seem to make the lasting changes that would allow them to get there. Frequently, they describe feeling overwhelmed and hopeless, unsure that things can ever really improve. Let me help you get unstuck!
Do you wish that your brain came with an owner's manual? Have your compulsive habits made a mess of your health and your relationships? Does a difficult past keep intruding on your present? I am here to help! My clients start counseling because they feel stuck in patterns of harmful behaviors and negative thinking. They can see where they want to go in life, they just can't seem to make the lasting changes that would allow them to get there. Frequently, they describe feeling overwhelmed and hopeless, unsure that things can ever really improve. Let me help you get unstuck!
Transitions of all kinds can be SCARY and HARD, and may leave one stuck in a place of powerlessness and frustration. Living and getting through each day may be PAINFUL - whether because of isolation or too much togetherness and conflict (or both!). Struggles make hearing others and feeling heard more difficult. Managing our feelings and relationships is easier "wished" for than accomplished. I can help you choose the right words, figure out where you are in life and relationships, and find your way through difficult times.
Transitions of all kinds can be SCARY and HARD, and may leave one stuck in a place of powerlessness and frustration. Living and getting through each day may be PAINFUL - whether because of isolation or too much togetherness and conflict (or both!). Struggles make hearing others and feeling heard more difficult. Managing our feelings and relationships is easier "wished" for than accomplished. I can help you choose the right words, figure out where you are in life and relationships, and find your way through difficult times.
"Because you are alive, everything is possible"- Thich Nhat Han. I believe that we all have the ability to change and the potential to be our best selves. As a therapist, I actively encourage, support and challenge you to define what you want in life. I feel that my role in counseling is to help empower you to create balance in your life and feel at peace and content. Using a variety of therapeutic techniques, I can help you challenge your thinking, let go of anxiety and fears, and find comfort and support.
"Because you are alive, everything is possible"- Thich Nhat Han. I believe that we all have the ability to change and the potential to be our best selves. As a therapist, I actively encourage, support and challenge you to define what you want in life. I feel that my role in counseling is to help empower you to create balance in your life and feel at peace and content. Using a variety of therapeutic techniques, I can help you challenge your thinking, let go of anxiety and fears, and find comfort and support.
Deandra Finnell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Waitlist for new clients
Take a deep breath in. Now exhale. You’ve taken the first step in addressing the issues you’ve been struggling with. Are you so flooded with anxiety that you can’t sleep at night? Is depression robbing you of the motivation to manage the smallest of tasks? Do you feel overwhelmed due to a major life transition, parenting issues, work-related concerns, or relationship difficulties? Or might you be suffering because of distressing and painful experiences you have had throughout your life? No matter the concerns, I’ll work in partnership with you to help you navigate your next steps toward achieving your goals.
Take a deep breath in. Now exhale. You’ve taken the first step in addressing the issues you’ve been struggling with. Are you so flooded with anxiety that you can’t sleep at night? Is depression robbing you of the motivation to manage the smallest of tasks? Do you feel overwhelmed due to a major life transition, parenting issues, work-related concerns, or relationship difficulties? Or might you be suffering because of distressing and painful experiences you have had throughout your life? No matter the concerns, I’ll work in partnership with you to help you navigate your next steps toward achieving your goals.
Navigating life with cancer, chronic illness, and other medical challenges can feel isolating and overwhelming. When our body experiences hardship, our emotional self feels that hardship too. As a licensed therapist with experience in supporting individuals facing health crises, I am dedicated to helping you find strength, resilience, and peace through even the most difficult times. I also offer support to caregivers with a focus on managing stress, addressing burnout, and nurturing your well-being so that you can continue offering care without losing yourself in the process.
Navigating life with cancer, chronic illness, and other medical challenges can feel isolating and overwhelming. When our body experiences hardship, our emotional self feels that hardship too. As a licensed therapist with experience in supporting individuals facing health crises, I am dedicated to helping you find strength, resilience, and peace through even the most difficult times. I also offer support to caregivers with a focus on managing stress, addressing burnout, and nurturing your well-being so that you can continue offering care without losing yourself in the process.
Challenging times ask us to dig deep and dream big. Are you hearing the call to a new way of being in the world? Is your heart quietly urging you to live a more inspired life? Or perhaps everything in you is shouting that something has got to change, you can’t keep living like this. Avoiding our fear of change can keep us stuck. But your capacity to change and grow is only limited by your beliefs about what is possible. Truly transformational work is a mix of intentional effort and surprising playfulness. It’s about engaging your inner life in new and creative ways in the safe space of a trusted relationship. Let's connect soon!
Challenging times ask us to dig deep and dream big. Are you hearing the call to a new way of being in the world? Is your heart quietly urging you to live a more inspired life? Or perhaps everything in you is shouting that something has got to change, you can’t keep living like this. Avoiding our fear of change can keep us stuck. But your capacity to change and grow is only limited by your beliefs about what is possible. Truly transformational work is a mix of intentional effort and surprising playfulness. It’s about engaging your inner life in new and creative ways in the safe space of a trusted relationship. Let's connect soon!
Hi, I’m Michael, a licensed therapist passionate about helping people reclaim their identity, voice, and inner peace after experiences that left them feeling unseen or unworthy. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals and those navigating the complex process of healing from religious trauma. If you’re ready to reconnect with your authentic self and cultivate a life rooted in freedom and self-acceptance, I’d be honored to walk alongside you on that journey.
Hi, I’m Michael, a licensed therapist passionate about helping people reclaim their identity, voice, and inner peace after experiences that left them feeling unseen or unworthy. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals and those navigating the complex process of healing from religious trauma. If you’re ready to reconnect with your authentic self and cultivate a life rooted in freedom and self-acceptance, I’d be honored to walk alongside you on that journey.
Healing is not a luxury-it's a birthright. I believe therapy is an investment in your emotional well-being, nervous system, relationships, and sense of self. Its a space where you can feel grounded, held, and deeply supported as you expand and grow.
Healing is not a luxury-it's a birthright. I believe therapy is an investment in your emotional well-being, nervous system, relationships, and sense of self. Its a space where you can feel grounded, held, and deeply supported as you expand and grow.
I am currently accepting new clients at this time. “There is a disconnect between who I am and who I want to be". Let me help you take control of your life, thoughts, self-esteem, and motivation. We can work together to help you get back to a life of joy and a passion to live again. My ideal client is ready for growth, self-exploration, and inspiration! You have already made the important first step by searching what possibilities might be out there. If you are ready to do some work, give me a call! I am a structured clinician and my motto is "I don't waste your time".
I am currently accepting new clients at this time. “There is a disconnect between who I am and who I want to be". Let me help you take control of your life, thoughts, self-esteem, and motivation. We can work together to help you get back to a life of joy and a passion to live again. My ideal client is ready for growth, self-exploration, and inspiration! You have already made the important first step by searching what possibilities might be out there. If you are ready to do some work, give me a call! I am a structured clinician and my motto is "I don't waste your time".
Hello! I welcome each person with warmth and genuine care. I know that beginning a healing journey can feel overwhelming, and I deeply honor the courage it takes to reach out. As a bicultural therapist (African American and Hispanic), it’s important to me to offer a safe, inclusive, and compassionate space where you can explore your experiences and move toward meaningful growth at your own pace.
I specialize in supporting people who are navigating anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, trauma, and substance use. I work closely with each client to create goals that feel authentic and empowering.
Hello! I welcome each person with warmth and genuine care. I know that beginning a healing journey can feel overwhelming, and I deeply honor the courage it takes to reach out. As a bicultural therapist (African American and Hispanic), it’s important to me to offer a safe, inclusive, and compassionate space where you can explore your experiences and move toward meaningful growth at your own pace.
I specialize in supporting people who are navigating anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, trauma, and substance use. I work closely with each client to create goals that feel authentic and empowering.
I believe health and wellbeing are essential to a quality life. When we don't feel well it's hard to meet our goals. Counseling can help restore harmony to your routine. I am grateful that I can share this space with my clients and hope you get that experience, too.
I believe health and wellbeing are essential to a quality life. When we don't feel well it's hard to meet our goals. Counseling can help restore harmony to your routine. I am grateful that I can share this space with my clients and hope you get that experience, too.
I love working with people who recognize a need in their lives and reach out for input and assistance in defining and implementing ways to fulfill these needs. Anything from simply wanting someone to talk to outside of family and friends, to finding ways to cope with anxieties, managing emotions, exploring issues, repairing relationship damage, solving problems and beginning healthier patterns.
I love working with people who recognize a need in their lives and reach out for input and assistance in defining and implementing ways to fulfill these needs. Anything from simply wanting someone to talk to outside of family and friends, to finding ways to cope with anxieties, managing emotions, exploring issues, repairing relationship damage, solving problems and beginning healthier patterns.
Therapy is about building trust and nurturing yourself through deeper self-awareness. As a therapist, I am dedicated to providing a safe place for others to acknowledge, heal, and grow from life’s challenges. My goal in therapy is to help clients build self-confidence and find a deeper understanding of themselves and their place in the world. I am committed to helping clients find ways to cope in order to live a more holistic, healthy, joyful life. You can expect to always be met with empathy, kindness, and understanding.
Therapy is about building trust and nurturing yourself through deeper self-awareness. As a therapist, I am dedicated to providing a safe place for others to acknowledge, heal, and grow from life’s challenges. My goal in therapy is to help clients build self-confidence and find a deeper understanding of themselves and their place in the world. I am committed to helping clients find ways to cope in order to live a more holistic, healthy, joyful life. You can expect to always be met with empathy, kindness, and understanding.
I believe we are all our own expert; therefore, my job as a therapist is not to advise you on what to do, but to help you come to terms with what you are willing to do. We all have the power to make our lives better, and more often than not, even when we feel lost or stuck, we have some idea of the direction in which we need to travel. Together, we can explore the roadblocks to your living the life you deserve, and strengthen your resolve to achieve your goals.
I believe we are all our own expert; therefore, my job as a therapist is not to advise you on what to do, but to help you come to terms with what you are willing to do. We all have the power to make our lives better, and more often than not, even when we feel lost or stuck, we have some idea of the direction in which we need to travel. Together, we can explore the roadblocks to your living the life you deserve, and strengthen your resolve to achieve your goals.
I’m here to offer a compassionate, culturally sensitive therapeutic space for anyone feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, trauma, mood swings, or relationship strain. Whether you’re an adult, teenager, couple, or part of a family system, I meet you exactly where you are and walk beside you toward greater calm, clarity, and confidence.
I’m here to offer a compassionate, culturally sensitive therapeutic space for anyone feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, trauma, mood swings, or relationship strain. Whether you’re an adult, teenager, couple, or part of a family system, I meet you exactly where you are and walk beside you toward greater calm, clarity, and confidence.
As a registered Art Therapist I can help you tap your creative energy, access your authentic self and create a road map for greater self-fulfillment. While working with people of all ages, I offer compassionate presence and skilled guidance. Life transitions are not always easy, so having another person "hold the light" while you find your way can be tremendously helpful. As your therapist I can help you identify your challenges, build upon strengths and practice new coping skills that create greater balance and well-being. Here at INTERPLAY Healing Arts I can help you find your flow!
As a registered Art Therapist I can help you tap your creative energy, access your authentic self and create a road map for greater self-fulfillment. While working with people of all ages, I offer compassionate presence and skilled guidance. Life transitions are not always easy, so having another person "hold the light" while you find your way can be tremendously helpful. As your therapist I can help you identify your challenges, build upon strengths and practice new coping skills that create greater balance and well-being. Here at INTERPLAY Healing Arts I can help you find your flow!
Welcome! It requires bravery and strength to pursue this journey. I’m proud of you! The most important factor in the change process is simply your relationship with your therapist. That can make the search for a therapist difficult, so allow me to introduce myself. I'm Becca. I like queso, dogs, and humor.
Welcome! It requires bravery and strength to pursue this journey. I’m proud of you! The most important factor in the change process is simply your relationship with your therapist. That can make the search for a therapist difficult, so allow me to introduce myself. I'm Becca. I like queso, dogs, and humor.
Do you ever feel like life is one huge juggling act, and you’re the one keeping all the plates spinning—your career, relationships, family, and yourself? Maybe you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you’re falling short no matter how hard you try. Or perhaps food & body image feel like a constant battle, leaving you stuck in cycles of dieting, emotional eating, and self-criticism. Therapy isn’t about fixing you- it’s about unraveling the pressure, the self-doubt, and the impossible expectations you carry, so you can breathe again. You deserve a life that feels lighter, more balanced, and deeply aligned with who you truly are.
Do you ever feel like life is one huge juggling act, and you’re the one keeping all the plates spinning—your career, relationships, family, and yourself? Maybe you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you’re falling short no matter how hard you try. Or perhaps food & body image feel like a constant battle, leaving you stuck in cycles of dieting, emotional eating, and self-criticism. Therapy isn’t about fixing you- it’s about unraveling the pressure, the self-doubt, and the impossible expectations you carry, so you can breathe again. You deserve a life that feels lighter, more balanced, and deeply aligned with who you truly are.
I have immediate openings. I specialize in working with couples, college students, and adults. I also specialize in career and performance psychology.
I have immediate openings. I specialize in working with couples, college students, and adults. I also specialize in career and performance psychology.
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How does positive psychology therapy work?
Positive psychology therapy derives from the work of Martin Seligman of the University of Pennsylvania. He and others developed the field of positive psychology building on humanistic theory. Positive psychology therapy is similar to acceptance and commitment therapy, and it essentially quiets emotional distress through positivity, contentment, and well-being. This therapy does not reduce the individual to symptoms and conditions.
When do I know if I need treatment using positive psychology?
If an individual is overwhelmed by emotional distress and general negativity, they may feel trapped. A positive psychology therapist can help them view their emotions and behaviors differently, and approach life with a better understanding of their positive strengths. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from positive psychology therapy?
The patient may be asked to explore their signature strengths. The therapist will also ask the individual to talk about their goals, which should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely. Discussing negative experiences and symptoms is important, but so is the exploration of positive experiences. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more positive and fulfilling way. This therapy is proactive and may use forgiveness, gratitude, hope, and compassion to help reframe negativity.
Is positive psychology effective in therapy?
Positive psychology therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with eating disorders benefit from this type of intervention. This therapy encourages the person to reframe their distressed thoughts and move into healthier patterns of functioning. This therapy also aims to move an individual toward what works well in their life. Positive psychology therapy can elicit lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.