Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Indianapolis, IN

I specialize in working with individuals and families who have experienced trauma, stress, and life changes. I believe that all individuals and families are capable of change and personal growth. I partner with clients to support them as they set and achieve their own goals. Clients most often seek services with me to address sexual abuse/assault, intimate partner abuse, family conflict, separation and loss, secondary trauma, stress, and difficulty coping with stigma, discrimination, and oppression.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and sex therapist who enjoys working with older adolescents and adults. I am dedicated to providing clients with thoughtful, compassionate, and individualized therapy in order to assist them in meeting their own personal goals. I specialize in the evaluation and treatment of adolescents and adults with a range of needs: ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Divorce, Life Changes, Mood Disorders, Parenting Support, Sexual/Intimacy Issues.

Regardless of what brings you in to therapy, I provide a safe, accepting space to promote healing and personal growth. I provide treatment for children, adolescents, and adults seeking both individual and couples therapy and conduct psychological evaluations. I have experience working with a wide variety of concerns, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, sexual concerns, and identity concerns. I am trained in trauma-informed therapy, including the use of EMDR (Eye-Movement, Desensitization, and Reprocessing).

I truly believe we all have the strength and power within ourselves to heal from trauma and heartache. Channeling that strength can feel impossible with the complexities of everyday life. It is my duty and passion to assist you in building up supports and resources to help you on your journey to recovery and healthy living. I utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help you conquer mental health issues, addictions, emotional disturbances, sexual health issues, relationship strife, grief and loss, and trauma (past and present).

I work with individuals and couples experiencing a broad range of emotional and behavioral issues. I am passionate about working with clients through all the challenges and problems that arise during their lifetime. I am also a sex therapist, and I enjoy 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.

You are deserving of love & satisfying intimate relationships. Enhance your Intimate Relationship through a variety of counseling options including secular premarital counseling, marital therapy, couples sex therapy, relationship counseling & Individual counseling. Sessions can help you improve your communication skills, Develop new ways of solving conflict, Learn how to express affection in more meaningful ways, Identify your role within the relationship, Gain a deeper understanding of your partner & work to negotiate choices that benefit your relationship and increase satisfaction. Available Tues: 9-4, Fri: 9-6, Sat: 9-1.

Do you frequently find yourself in unhealthy relationships, despite your attempts at seeking trustworthy people? Are you struggling with trust issues in your current relationship? It is hard to know who you can trust after traumatic events in your life. I can help individuals who are stuck in unhealthy patterns and who want to have greater fulfillment in connecting with others. I enjoy helping adults and couples address trauma or abuse, sexuality or intimacy issues, and coping with depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.

As a Sex Therapist, I value creating open and accepting therapeutic relationships to work towards goals, personal growth and development. I utilize an eclectic and holistic approach to counseling to assist each client through life transitions, gain insight into thoughts and behaviors, and work through barriers. I provide an environment that encourages wellness, healing, and growth.

I am currently working with individuals and couples who are battling with anxiety, depression, anger management, codependency, relationship issues, relationship healthy boundaries, gender identity, neurodivergence, couples therapy (I have been married 33 years) LGBTQ+ ally and polyamarous affirming. Gottman training in PTSD from partner's infidelity.

I AM CURRENTLY ADDING TO MY WAITING LIST, I am not accepting new clients at this time. I'm so glad your search for a therapist has brought you here; without a doubt, the decision to seek support from a mental health professional takes courage. I strive to empower clients to find hope within life's most difficult situations. I feel that each client is the expert on their life and we can navigate life's challenges and successes together from a gentle, collaborative, and strengths based approach.

I believe that all individuals are experts on their own life and that the therapist is simply an aid in that journey. I use a holistic perspective that includes the mind, body, and spirit in the healing process. My approach is inviting, warm, and accepting, with emphasis on being curious and reflective. I examine the life path and how previous experiences influence current life. I work with teens, young adults, adults, and couples.

A decade of experience serving patients with various struggles, conditions and adversity has shown that experience is the root of possibility. One of the bravest things you can do is decide that you deserve to define what that possibility is and feel safe embracing it and taking the steps to move forward. You deserve a clinician who can provide a safe and inviting space to explore goals, barriers, and promise of what life could be. Therapy isn't one sided. Therapy is a collaborative effort utilizing experience, reflection and other evidence based interventions to meet your goals and improve your life as a whole.

I've worked with clients impacted by a multitude of struggles and have assisted in their battles against depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma and relationship challenges. Clients with whom I've developed a trusting therapeutic relationship with have varied in age, race, gender, sexuality, religion and culture. Every client is different and every situation is unique and treated as such. You are the expert of your own life and I'm here to work alongside you to navigate it.

Significant disconnection and shame are intense and unfortunately common experiences people are struggling with. Sometimes, our emotions or body sensations feel intense or overwhelming. This pain may lead us to act in ways that are against our values or desires. Perhaps we act out sexually, eat excessively, or are avoidant of relationships. Regardless, these behaviors often further our loss of control, distress, hurt, and low self-esteem.

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.

First, I want to say thank you and acknowledge your courage in seeking therapy. As a therapist, I will work alongside you to help you reach your wellness goals. I take a holistic approach with all my clients - helping them develop resiliency emotionally, mentally, and physically.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the many roles you play? At any point in the day you may be a spouse or partner, a parent, a professional, a sibling, an individual. If you've ever felt confused trying to navigate between these different parts of yourself, you don't have to do it alone. Maybe you're interested in dealing with stress more effectively, bringing more purpose to your professional life, or communicating more effectively with your partner. Whatever your concerns, together we'll explore your strengths and weaknesses, creating meaningful change and improving your quality of life as you define it.

At Collaborative Change we work with adults, children, adolescents and families who face a variety of issues that prevent them from functioning at their best. Our goal is not to "fix" the people that we work with but rather to provide safe and innovative ways for people to collaborate with a therapist to create positive change for themselves. Our therapists are trained in a variety of approaches and techniques to help people reach their goals in their own unique way.

After 35 years of experience, I approach life and therapy with a sense of humor, creativity and evidence based practices. Most clients report that I am easy to talk to and put people at ease. I enjoy challenges and exploring mind-body-spirit using ACT, CBT and EMDR. Complex issues are interesting to me along with normal life transitions, depression, anxiety and trauma. I welcome working with high school students, young adults, and adult individuals and couples of any age. My office or virtual office is a safe place to explore diversity of all kinds including LGBTQIA+ , disability and culture

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.