Relationship Issues Therapists in Indianapolis, IN
Though it typically begins concretely with stress and conflict management, this work often deepens into fruitful reexamination of personal values, family dynamics, problematic relationship patterns, and existential or spiritual themes.
My experience with addiction and recovery gives me some insight into human transformation from brokenness to wholeness, and how this recovery process involves both external and internal life changes. This process generally applies to other kinds of emotional problems, losses, and traumatic experiences, and points to a lifestyle of "recovery spirituality."
Though it typically begins concretely with stress and conflict management, this work often deepens into fruitful reexamination of personal values, family dynamics, problematic relationship patterns, and existential or spiritual themes.
My experience with addiction and recovery gives me some insight into human transformation from brokenness to wholeness, and how this recovery process involves both external and internal life changes. This process generally applies to other kinds of emotional problems, losses, and traumatic experiences, and points to a lifestyle of "recovery spirituality."
Jamarra
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, CYM, LMFTA
2 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46203
Waitlist for new clients
Are you struggling with maintaining the relationships in your life?
I specialize in working with individuals (children and adults), couples, and families by focusing on positive experiences, positive individual traits, and positive intuitions. My goal is to help you recognize where you are in life, where you want to be, and how to get there.
Are you struggling with maintaining the relationships in your life?
I specialize in working with individuals (children and adults), couples, and families by focusing on positive experiences, positive individual traits, and positive intuitions. My goal is to help you recognize where you are in life, where you want to be, and how to get there.
Struggling with intimacy, communication, sexual satisfaction and/or navigating complex relationship dynamics sexual satisfaction?
My approach is warm, affirming, and culturally competent. Together, we’ll work to reconnect you with your sense of pleasure, power, and play, so you can build a stronger, more emotionally and sexually fulfilling life. I specialize in helping clients navigate sexual dissatisfaction, non-monogamy, LGBTQ+ issues, trauma recovery, and intimacy roadblocks.
Struggling with intimacy, communication, sexual satisfaction and/or navigating complex relationship dynamics sexual satisfaction?
My approach is warm, affirming, and culturally competent. Together, we’ll work to reconnect you with your sense of pleasure, power, and play, so you can build a stronger, more emotionally and sexually fulfilling life. I specialize in helping clients navigate sexual dissatisfaction, non-monogamy, LGBTQ+ issues, trauma recovery, and intimacy roadblocks.
Lotus Counseling and Family Services, LLC.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAYC, EMDR
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Waitlist for new clients
There is a story behind every issue. Let's explore together the root of the problem to start healing. Your diagnosis is not your identity. Don't let it define your potential in life. Hay una historia detrás de cada problema. Exploremos juntos la raíz del problema para comenzar a sanar. Tu diagnóstico no es tu identidad. No dejes que defina tu potencial en la vida.
There is a story behind every issue. Let's explore together the root of the problem to start healing. Your diagnosis is not your identity. Don't let it define your potential in life. Hay una historia detrás de cada problema. Exploremos juntos la raíz del problema para comenzar a sanar. Tu diagnóstico no es tu identidad. No dejes que defina tu potencial en la vida.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, past trauma, or relationship challenges. I provide a calm, supportive space where individuals, couples, and teens can process difficult experiences, gain clarity, and build practical tools for daily life. Using Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) alongside trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches, I help clients process painful memories, reduce emotional distress, and experience meaningful relief. I also specialize in supporting survivors of intimate partner violence (DV/SA), helping them regain safety, self-trust, and empowerment.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, past trauma, or relationship challenges. I provide a calm, supportive space where individuals, couples, and teens can process difficult experiences, gain clarity, and build practical tools for daily life. Using Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) alongside trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches, I help clients process painful memories, reduce emotional distress, and experience meaningful relief. I also specialize in supporting survivors of intimate partner violence (DV/SA), helping them regain safety, self-trust, and empowerment.
If you are dealing with loss of any kind, have 2 years or more in your journey with 12-Step recovery, or in relationship struggles, I will walk with you in this journey.
Being in the field of compassionate, mindful, listening, you will find here a safe place to tell your story. You can share your memories, find healing on this journey, and learn thoughtful ways to help bring balance to your whole system. I use EMDR for complicated grief, traumatic loss and more. And I reach into other specialties I am trained in as needed.
If you are dealing with loss of any kind, have 2 years or more in your journey with 12-Step recovery, or in relationship struggles, I will walk with you in this journey.
Being in the field of compassionate, mindful, listening, you will find here a safe place to tell your story. You can share your memories, find healing on this journey, and learn thoughtful ways to help bring balance to your whole system. I use EMDR for complicated grief, traumatic loss and more. And I reach into other specialties I am trained in as needed.
When past trauma and relationship strain make it hard to trust yourself or others, those reactions are understandable.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Trauma and PTSD, and LGBTQ+ care, with several years of experience. In sessions, I help you make sense of patterns, process upsetting memories, and practice clearer ways of relating. The goal is to reduce trauma symptoms, repair relationships, and support LGBTQ+ identity and resilience.
When past trauma and relationship strain make it hard to trust yourself or others, those reactions are understandable.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Trauma and PTSD, and LGBTQ+ care, with several years of experience. In sessions, I help you make sense of patterns, process upsetting memories, and practice clearer ways of relating. The goal is to reduce trauma symptoms, repair relationships, and support LGBTQ+ identity and resilience.
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety, Women's Issues, Adult Relational Issues, Trauma, Stress, Grief/Bereavement, Spirituality issues, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (symptoms occurring during pregnancy or postpartum).
Each person's journey in life is different and has its own unique challenges. These challenges can serve as opportunities for personal growth and positive change. I have a fervor for helping clients through emotional challenges and guiding them towards hope and a stronger sense of self. Through adequate support and effective interventions, the therapy process can facilitate much healing and growth.
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety, Women's Issues, Adult Relational Issues, Trauma, Stress, Grief/Bereavement, Spirituality issues, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (symptoms occurring during pregnancy or postpartum).
Each person's journey in life is different and has its own unique challenges. These challenges can serve as opportunities for personal growth and positive change. I have a fervor for helping clients through emotional challenges and guiding them towards hope and a stronger sense of self. Through adequate support and effective interventions, the therapy process can facilitate much healing and growth.
Maybe it's the state of your relationship.
Clients describe me as both empathetic and straightforward. Expect me to be upfront and direct. I’ll own my missteps, speak out when needed, and always respect the weight of your experiences. No topic is off-limits here. And yes, let’s not shy away from the unexpected laughs that come with deep dives into oneself.
Maybe it's the state of your relationship.
Clients describe me as both empathetic and straightforward. Expect me to be upfront and direct. I’ll own my missteps, speak out when needed, and always respect the weight of your experiences. No topic is off-limits here. And yes, let’s not shy away from the unexpected laughs that come with deep dives into oneself.
I provide treatment for children, adolescents, and adults seeking both individual and couples therapy and conduct psychological evaluations.
I am specialize in working with individuals on a variety of concerns related to sex and sexuality. I practice through the lens of kink-informed care and provide passionate and educated care to individuals exploring their sexuality.
I provide treatment for children, adolescents, and adults seeking both individual and couples therapy and conduct psychological evaluations.
I am specialize in working with individuals on a variety of concerns related to sex and sexuality. I practice through the lens of kink-informed care and provide passionate and educated care to individuals exploring their sexuality.
I am passionate about meeting people in the mess of life and working together towards productive and positive outcome. I prioritize the therapeutic relationship based on trust and empathy. Therapy is a place where unconditional positive regard and increased awareness of the present understanding and past learning can help us move through our difficulties into a space that allows for compassion and acceptance of the self, which leads to the confidence to walk with purpose toward a better future.
I am passionate about meeting people in the mess of life and working together towards productive and positive outcome. I prioritize the therapeutic relationship based on trust and empathy. Therapy is a place where unconditional positive regard and increased awareness of the present understanding and past learning can help us move through our difficulties into a space that allows for compassion and acceptance of the self, which leads to the confidence to walk with purpose toward a better future.
I have a passion to journey with couples who seek to restore love and trust in their life and in their relationship(s).
Our emotions are important and they impact all of us in unique ways. As we experience painful emotion we all will have certain ways of coping with this pain that may cause confusion for ourselves and loved ones. Together we'll explore these cycles of pain and seek opportunities for cycles of peace and new ways of choosing how we want to live and interact.
I have a passion to journey with couples who seek to restore love and trust in their life and in their relationship(s).
Our emotions are important and they impact all of us in unique ways. As we experience painful emotion we all will have certain ways of coping with this pain that may cause confusion for ourselves and loved ones. Together we'll explore these cycles of pain and seek opportunities for cycles of peace and new ways of choosing how we want to live and interact.
Enabling individuals, couples, and families to make meaning out of their life stories is my main goal.
I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Narrative Therapy and Community Work from Dulwich Centre in Adelaide, Australia co-founded by Michael White. I completed an Externship in Emotionally Focused Therapy with Sue Johnson at Ackerman Institute in New York where I received my family systems training well as the Advanced Core Skills Training in EFT.
Enabling individuals, couples, and families to make meaning out of their life stories is my main goal.
I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Narrative Therapy and Community Work from Dulwich Centre in Adelaide, Australia co-founded by Michael White. I completed an Externship in Emotionally Focused Therapy with Sue Johnson at Ackerman Institute in New York where I received my family systems training well as the Advanced Core Skills Training in EFT.
I use compassion and a person-centered approach, blending emotion-focused and CBT strategies to support clients struggling with substance use, relationships and mood concerns.
Do you ever feel like life has dimmed your spark or like your moods have taken the wheel (without asking for directions)?
You’re not alone.
I work with clients to make sense of their story, break free from shame, and reconnect with the joy and resilience already inside. I strive to create a safe, welcoming space where you can feel supported, accepted, and even find a little lightness along the way.
Healing doesn’t have to be all heavy—it can be hopeful, empowering, and yes, even refreshing.
I use compassion and a person-centered approach, blending emotion-focused and CBT strategies to support clients struggling with substance use, relationships and mood concerns.
Do you ever feel like life has dimmed your spark or like your moods have taken the wheel (without asking for directions)?
You’re not alone.
I work with clients to make sense of their story, break free from shame, and reconnect with the joy and resilience already inside. I strive to create a safe, welcoming space where you can feel supported, accepted, and even find a little lightness along the way.
Healing doesn’t have to be all heavy—it can be hopeful, empowering, and yes, even refreshing.
You are my ideal client if you are ready to change your life, relationships, or to maintain an mental illness.
I use a blend of evidence based treatment models tailored to meet your need. In addition I specialize in Word Therapy a process that assists in identifying the words and or phrases that you speak, or that were spoken to you which reflects and identifies your core belief operating positively or negatively in your life.
You are my ideal client if you are ready to change your life, relationships, or to maintain an mental illness.
I use a blend of evidence based treatment models tailored to meet your need. In addition I specialize in Word Therapy a process that assists in identifying the words and or phrases that you speak, or that were spoken to you which reflects and identifies your core belief operating positively or negatively in your life.
I work with adults to help relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve their quality of relationships, heal past trauma and a variety of other human concerns.
Therapy is a collaborative and dynamic process, and I use compassion, acceptance, humor, observation as well as a balance of support and challenge to create an environment ideal for growth and healing to occur. I focus heavily on the "here and now" experience in my approach.
I work with adults to help relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve their quality of relationships, heal past trauma and a variety of other human concerns.
Therapy is a collaborative and dynamic process, and I use compassion, acceptance, humor, observation as well as a balance of support and challenge to create an environment ideal for growth and healing to occur. I focus heavily on the "here and now" experience in my approach.
Over the past decade, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside people navigating some of life’s most challenging terrain — individuals and couples processing trauma, neurodiverse clients learning to thrive in a world not always built for them, and people who simply need a safe, judgment-free space to breathe and make sense of what they’re going through.
I believe that mental health is health — full stop. You wouldn’t ignore a broken bone, and you shouldn’t have to push through emotional pain alone either. My approach is as unique as you are: eclectic, person-centered, and grounded in evidence-based methods including the Gottman Method for couples, EMDR for trauma, and ADHD-focused clinical therapy.
Over the past decade, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside people navigating some of life’s most challenging terrain — individuals and couples processing trauma, neurodiverse clients learning to thrive in a world not always built for them, and people who simply need a safe, judgment-free space to breathe and make sense of what they’re going through.
I believe that mental health is health — full stop. You wouldn’t ignore a broken bone, and you shouldn’t have to push through emotional pain alone either. My approach is as unique as you are: eclectic, person-centered, and grounded in evidence-based methods including the Gottman Method for couples, EMDR for trauma, and ADHD-focused clinical therapy.
I work best with people who feel stuck under the weight of self-doubt — whether it’s their own inner critic doing the talking or the expectations of family, friends, or society turning up the volume.
I have a special passion for working with the LGBTQ+ community and bring my own perspective as a gay-identifying therapist — someone who gets that authenticity isn’t always easy. I specialize in mindfulness, grief, and oncology, and I’m trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), which helps people process trauma faster than your average talk therapy.
I work best with people who feel stuck under the weight of self-doubt — whether it’s their own inner critic doing the talking or the expectations of family, friends, or society turning up the volume.
I have a special passion for working with the LGBTQ+ community and bring my own perspective as a gay-identifying therapist — someone who gets that authenticity isn’t always easy. I specialize in mindfulness, grief, and oncology, and I’m trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), which helps people process trauma faster than your average talk therapy.
My clients often face issues such as trauma, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-doubt, family conflict, marital struggles, perfectionism, breakups, self-confidence concerns, and more.
I believe in acceptance, embracing a non-judgmental approach that honors your unique experience and perspective. I understand that you might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, confused, in pain or uncertain right now. Life’s challenges can sometimes feel insurmountable and large, and it’s natural to seek a space where you can talk openly and find support.
My clients often face issues such as trauma, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-doubt, family conflict, marital struggles, perfectionism, breakups, self-confidence concerns, and more.
I believe in acceptance, embracing a non-judgmental approach that honors your unique experience and perspective. I understand that you might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, confused, in pain or uncertain right now. Life’s challenges can sometimes feel insurmountable and large, and it’s natural to seek a space where you can talk openly and find support.
These deeper forces - hidden from view and rooted in our past and early relationships - can result in the greatest difficulty, and cause us to feel stuck, confused, empty, or out of control.
I utilize a mix of therapeutic styles that focus on understanding your story, then helping you to develop new strengths and tools to rewrite your own narrative. Making the decision to start therapy is a brave and powerful step to take at anytime, but especially so during challenging times.
These deeper forces - hidden from view and rooted in our past and early relationships - can result in the greatest difficulty, and cause us to feel stuck, confused, empty, or out of control.
I utilize a mix of therapeutic styles that focus on understanding your story, then helping you to develop new strengths and tools to rewrite your own narrative. Making the decision to start therapy is a brave and powerful step to take at anytime, but especially so during challenging times.
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Relationship Issues Therapists
What types of relationship issues can therapists help with?
Therapists who specialize in relationships work with individuals, couples, and families on a wide range of issues. Common concerns include communication problems, infidelity, intimacy difficulties, and navigating major life transitions such as marriage, parenthood, or caregiving. Family therapists may also address parent–child conflict, sibling rivalry, or other complex family dynamics.
What are the different types of therapy for relationship issues?
Relationship issues can be addressed through different types of therapy depending on whether you’re seeking help as an individual, couple, or family. In individual therapy, the focus is often on helping an individual understand how their own patterns, attachment style, and past experiences may be shaping their current relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), attachment therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) are three common forms of individual treatment that can help individuals understand their current relationship dynamics and improve their relationship quality. Couples therapy often uses other forms of evidence-based treatment, such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) or the Gottman Method. Rather than focusing on the individual, these approaches focus on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional bonds between individuals in a relationship. Similarly, family therapy often focuses on communication but also examines how larger-scale dynamics—such as how parenting styles, generational differences, or sibling roles—may shape family relationships.
What actually happens in a therapy session for relationship issues?
The structure of a session depends on whether therapy involves one person or multiple people. In individual sessions, the focus may be on exploring personal patterns, role-playing difficult conversations, practicing listening skills, or setting goals for handling conflict. In couples or family sessions, each person is encouraged to share their perspective while the therapist helps uncover underlying emotions, highlight unhelpful interaction patterns, and guide more constructive communication.
How can I find an effective relationship therapist?
Finding a therapist who is a good fit for your needs, either for individual, couples, or family therapy, is critical to ensure effective therapy. Psychology Today’s online directory makes it easy to search for therapists who specialize in relationship issues, as well as related topics like marriage counseling. The platform offers filters to help you find a provider who fits your needs, such as gender, location, and fees. While the Psychology Today directory also offers the ability to filter by insurance type, it’s important to note that insurance may not cover many types of relationship therapy, such as couples counseling, so it’s important to inquire with your insurance plan about specific coverage details if intending to use insurance for therapy.