Spirituality Therapists in Indianapolis, IN

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Peder Andrew Piering
Mental Health Counselor Associate, LMHC-A, MSEd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
I work with Christians (ages 18–40) who feel trapped by guilt, anxiety, and painful relationship patterns. For my clients, faith is integral to life and compromising that isn’t an option. I’m here for those who want to address anxiety, OCD, or interpersonal struggles with an approach rooted in psychological science and grounded in a Christian worldview. Some come to me after a season of panic or anxiety, but most are ready to commit to long-term therapy that helps them truly understand themselves and find lasting relief.
I work with Christians (ages 18–40) who feel trapped by guilt, anxiety, and painful relationship patterns. For my clients, faith is integral to life and compromising that isn’t an option. I’m here for those who want to address anxiety, OCD, or interpersonal struggles with an approach rooted in psychological science and grounded in a Christian worldview. Some come to me after a season of panic or anxiety, but most are ready to commit to long-term therapy that helps them truly understand themselves and find lasting relief.
(317) 934-7558 x106 View (317) 934-7558 x106
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Adaliah Brown
Counselor, MA, MDiv, LMHC
Online Only
Hi, I’m Adaliah. I understand that life can be challenging, and whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, trauma, serious mental illness (SMI) , substance use, or navigating difficult life transitions, I’m here to walk alongside you. Together, we’ll work on building confidence, overcoming life’s obstacles, and embracing personal growth so you can find peace and fulfillment. With a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Master of Divinity (MDiv), I’m uniquely positioned to offer trauma-informed, spiritually integrated care for those seeking a holistic approach to mental health and wellness.
Hi, I’m Adaliah. I understand that life can be challenging, and whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, trauma, serious mental illness (SMI) , substance use, or navigating difficult life transitions, I’m here to walk alongside you. Together, we’ll work on building confidence, overcoming life’s obstacles, and embracing personal growth so you can find peace and fulfillment. With a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Master of Divinity (MDiv), I’m uniquely positioned to offer trauma-informed, spiritually integrated care for those seeking a holistic approach to mental health and wellness.
(463) 666-3201 x1 View (463) 666-3201 x1
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Natalie Stevens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Waitlist for new clients
Are things feeling heavy? Does your heart ache? Are you struggling to manage? Are you anxious? The stress of life can definitely be challenging at times and can really get us feeling down and overwhelmed. I offer you my support and compassion through this time. Let's work together to get you feeling better. I have been working in the field of Mental Health for over 22 years, with 17 years of experience as a Psychotherapist. I am passionate about my work, and being a therapist is my true calling. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, or grief, there is help and hope. Reaching out is the first step!
Are things feeling heavy? Does your heart ache? Are you struggling to manage? Are you anxious? The stress of life can definitely be challenging at times and can really get us feeling down and overwhelmed. I offer you my support and compassion through this time. Let's work together to get you feeling better. I have been working in the field of Mental Health for over 22 years, with 17 years of experience as a Psychotherapist. I am passionate about my work, and being a therapist is my true calling. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, or grief, there is help and hope. Reaching out is the first step!
(317) 218-9802 View (317) 218-9802
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Sheldon Shalley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Indianapolis, IN 46240
I am Sheldon Shalley, MSW, LCSW. I use a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy, hypnosis, dream work, shamanic healing practices, energy psychology, and mind-body medicine approaches to help people identify, face, and alter beliefs, thoughts, feelings, behaviors, judgments, and painful memories that stand in the way of living one's life. This work allows wounds to heal, helps a person break free from destructive and unhealthy patterns and moves the person toward a greater sense of emotional and spiritual well-being.
I am Sheldon Shalley, MSW, LCSW. I use a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy, hypnosis, dream work, shamanic healing practices, energy psychology, and mind-body medicine approaches to help people identify, face, and alter beliefs, thoughts, feelings, behaviors, judgments, and painful memories that stand in the way of living one's life. This work allows wounds to heal, helps a person break free from destructive and unhealthy patterns and moves the person toward a greater sense of emotional and spiritual well-being.
(317) 207-2933 View (317) 207-2933
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Shawnece Teague
Counselor, MA, LMHC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
The road to self discovery and growth can get overwhelming when tackling it alone. Finding faults in others tends to be easy, but what happens when we look at our own lives? How do we change something that we don't quite understand? What if our actions are tied to childhood traumas or unresolved issues from the past? How can we break free from the mental bondage that has been tainting how we engage in relationships?
The road to self discovery and growth can get overwhelming when tackling it alone. Finding faults in others tends to be easy, but what happens when we look at our own lives? How do we change something that we don't quite understand? What if our actions are tied to childhood traumas or unresolved issues from the past? How can we break free from the mental bondage that has been tainting how we engage in relationships?
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Dina Varano at The Rooted Heart
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Indianapolis, IN 46220
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!
(317) 451-5320 x590 View (317) 451-5320 x590
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Falicia Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC
Indianapolis, IN 46250
Thank you for taking the first step towards healing by seeking a counselor. I am here to listen and be supportive on your journey, without being judgmental. of your journey. We have a Greater Purpose in life than our current situation. Just like the seasons changed the leaves on a tree, our situations in life changes. I am currently accepting patients from both Indiana & Colorado. I have experience with first responders, active military, and Veterans. I also love connecting with those who work in ministry and their families. Sometimes we need support with getting back to our first love.
Thank you for taking the first step towards healing by seeking a counselor. I am here to listen and be supportive on your journey, without being judgmental. of your journey. We have a Greater Purpose in life than our current situation. Just like the seasons changed the leaves on a tree, our situations in life changes. I am currently accepting patients from both Indiana & Colorado. I have experience with first responders, active military, and Veterans. I also love connecting with those who work in ministry and their families. Sometimes we need support with getting back to our first love.
(463) 304-0846 View (463) 304-0846
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Ben Wyatt
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
3 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Are you looking to make long-lasting changes in your life? Maybe you are noticing painful patterns in your life that seem to be repeating themselves. Maybe feelings of depression and anxiety have crept up on you, and you don't know how to make them stop. Maybe you're in a relationship that isn't right for you. Maybe you don't even know what "right for you" is. Maybe you're a caregiver who is trying to find some peace and calm in the middle of your stress. Or maybe you're just wondering if life is really supposed to be this hard. If that sounds like you, I think I can help.
Are you looking to make long-lasting changes in your life? Maybe you are noticing painful patterns in your life that seem to be repeating themselves. Maybe feelings of depression and anxiety have crept up on you, and you don't know how to make them stop. Maybe you're in a relationship that isn't right for you. Maybe you don't even know what "right for you" is. Maybe you're a caregiver who is trying to find some peace and calm in the middle of your stress. Or maybe you're just wondering if life is really supposed to be this hard. If that sounds like you, I think I can help.
(317) 597-4859 View (317) 597-4859
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Jason Arbogast
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Online Only
The Greek philosopher Socrates was known for his treatment of the “the unexamined life.” In this chaotic world of constant activity and organization in both our work and family life, it is difficult to find the opportunity for self-reflection. Who am I? Where am I going? What do I want my life to be about? The struggles and wounds we carry can leave us with profound anxiety, depression and a sense of emptiness. When therapy works, it can help us to slow down, learn about ourselves and find a path.
The Greek philosopher Socrates was known for his treatment of the “the unexamined life.” In this chaotic world of constant activity and organization in both our work and family life, it is difficult to find the opportunity for self-reflection. Who am I? Where am I going? What do I want my life to be about? The struggles and wounds we carry can leave us with profound anxiety, depression and a sense of emptiness. When therapy works, it can help us to slow down, learn about ourselves and find a path.
(463) 292-4162 View (463) 292-4162
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Heather Kaufman Psychotherapy
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46240
I work with clients to address the sources of old wounds that disconnect them from their true selves. I believe that therapy moves us forward through challenges to bring us into living more fully aligned with our sacred purpose. I am influenced by psychodynamic and depth psychotherapy. Working together to we can reclaim what has been lost and discover what has yet to be found on your journey.
I work with clients to address the sources of old wounds that disconnect them from their true selves. I believe that therapy moves us forward through challenges to bring us into living more fully aligned with our sacred purpose. I am influenced by psychodynamic and depth psychotherapy. Working together to we can reclaim what has been lost and discover what has yet to be found on your journey.
(317) 967-8450 View (317) 967-8450
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Annie Harton Kassell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Are you feeling lonely in your relationship? Are you lacking meaning in your daily life? Have you been having the same arguments over and over again? Do you feel disconnected from yourself and/or others? Are you looking for someone to hear your story? I would love to have that honor and carry the hope for you until you can pick it back up again. We are given the gift of one another in our marital and family relationships to love and support us through our daily journey. We are part of a system that forms and challenges us. I can help you improve communication, intimacy, and family interaction while working through emotions.
Are you feeling lonely in your relationship? Are you lacking meaning in your daily life? Have you been having the same arguments over and over again? Do you feel disconnected from yourself and/or others? Are you looking for someone to hear your story? I would love to have that honor and carry the hope for you until you can pick it back up again. We are given the gift of one another in our marital and family relationships to love and support us through our daily journey. We are part of a system that forms and challenges us. I can help you improve communication, intimacy, and family interaction while working through emotions.
(317) 953-5240 View (317) 953-5240
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Michelle E. Butler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Hi, I’m Michelle. I am so glad you’re here. In my experience as a therapist, I’ve walked alongside many people who feel caught in patterns they’ve carried for as long as they can remember. You know self-compassion is possible, yet real change can feel elusive. If this sounds like you, I want you to know you’re not alone. I support clients navigating anxiety, grief & loss, depression, spiritual grief, disordered eating and eating disorders, as well as those struggling with self-worth, identity, and the weight of life transitions.
Hi, I’m Michelle. I am so glad you’re here. In my experience as a therapist, I’ve walked alongside many people who feel caught in patterns they’ve carried for as long as they can remember. You know self-compassion is possible, yet real change can feel elusive. If this sounds like you, I want you to know you’re not alone. I support clients navigating anxiety, grief & loss, depression, spiritual grief, disordered eating and eating disorders, as well as those struggling with self-worth, identity, and the weight of life transitions.
(317) 608-1836 View (317) 608-1836
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Genevieve Smith
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, LMHCA
1 Endorsed
Online Only
For those who value faith, I'm also able to thoughtfully weave spirituality into the process.
Couples work is at the heart of what I do. Drawing from Family Systems Therapy, CBT, and DBT, I help partners and families untangle painful patterns, rebuild trust, and develop tools that actually hold up in real life. My approach is trauma-informed throughout - because so much of what strains our relationships lives in our history.
For those who value faith, I'm also able to thoughtfully weave spirituality into the process.
Couples work is at the heart of what I do. Drawing from Family Systems Therapy, CBT, and DBT, I help partners and families untangle painful patterns, rebuild trust, and develop tools that actually hold up in real life. My approach is trauma-informed throughout - because so much of what strains our relationships lives in our history.
(317) 961-7911 View (317) 961-7911
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Dan Fernando
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, MS, LMHCA
Indianapolis, IN 46219
While I respect each of my clients' beliefs and values, I do offer integration of Christian spirituality if they so choose.
If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, lost, or need support, I would be glad to accompany you on your path toward healing and restoration. I offer evidence-based counseling for teens, adults, and couples on diverse issues such as OCD, trauma, anxiety, and relational issues. I offer a Christian, spiritually integrated approach, along with a multicultural experience, to help each client achieve their goals. Coming from an Asian immigrant family, I offer experience in navigating cultural adjustments and challenges.
While I respect each of my clients' beliefs and values, I do offer integration of Christian spirituality if they so choose.
If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, lost, or need support, I would be glad to accompany you on your path toward healing and restoration. I offer evidence-based counseling for teens, adults, and couples on diverse issues such as OCD, trauma, anxiety, and relational issues. I offer a Christian, spiritually integrated approach, along with a multicultural experience, to help each client achieve their goals. Coming from an Asian immigrant family, I offer experience in navigating cultural adjustments and challenges.
(317) 824-9170 View (317) 824-9170
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Brian Grant
Psychologist, PhD, HSPP, LMFT
Indianapolis, IN 46240
I want to work with you if you’re facing long-standing personality issues or relationship struggles growing out of them. Though not a psychoanalyst, I am strongly informed by psychoanalytic theory, particularly object relations and intersubjectivity. I like to work with individuals once or twice a week over periods of at least a year or two, and weekly with couples, focusing on the overlap between emotional issues that arise in the therapy room, in your life outside of therapy, and in your family of origin. I'm interested in concerns growing out of cultural difference, religious commitment, and immigration.
I want to work with you if you’re facing long-standing personality issues or relationship struggles growing out of them. Though not a psychoanalyst, I am strongly informed by psychoanalytic theory, particularly object relations and intersubjectivity. I like to work with individuals once or twice a week over periods of at least a year or two, and weekly with couples, focusing on the overlap between emotional issues that arise in the therapy room, in your life outside of therapy, and in your family of origin. I'm interested in concerns growing out of cultural difference, religious commitment, and immigration.
(317) 883-7837 View (317) 883-7837
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Julianne Thomas
Mental Health Counselor Associate, LMCHA
2 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Tuesday and Thursday daytime availability. Sometimes, it can be difficult to care for ourselves, especially when we are also caring for others. It can be easy to lose yourself, forgetting what helps you feel renewed and invigorated when caring for loved ones, patients, clients, and parishioners. If you feel weighed down, overwhelmed, lost, or burned out, I am here to help you find renewal and reconnect with yourself.
Tuesday and Thursday daytime availability. Sometimes, it can be difficult to care for ourselves, especially when we are also caring for others. It can be easy to lose yourself, forgetting what helps you feel renewed and invigorated when caring for loved ones, patients, clients, and parishioners. If you feel weighed down, overwhelmed, lost, or burned out, I am here to help you find renewal and reconnect with yourself.
(765) 790-4625 x5044 View (765) 790-4625 x5044
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Brianna Finney
Counselor, LMHC
Online Only
I am passionate about helping individuals find hope and healing by the process of therapy. I have a holistic approach to understanding my clients and seek to capitalize on their strengths and talents. I view therapy as a collaborative process. I welcome all parts of you to this space, including your Christian faith. As we work together, it is my goal to support you, encourage you, and help you to make sense of your past as you disentangle it from your present. My office is a caring and safe environment to begin transforming your pain to growth.
I am passionate about helping individuals find hope and healing by the process of therapy. I have a holistic approach to understanding my clients and seek to capitalize on their strengths and talents. I view therapy as a collaborative process. I welcome all parts of you to this space, including your Christian faith. As we work together, it is my goal to support you, encourage you, and help you to make sense of your past as you disentangle it from your present. My office is a caring and safe environment to begin transforming your pain to growth.
(813) 710-4234 View (813) 710-4234
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Hilary Curtis-Long
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Welcome! I’m K. Hilary Curtis-Long, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over eight years of experience in trauma informed and systems-oriented care. My work is grounded in the belief that distress is not a personal failing, but a meaningful response to lived experience—often shaped by relational wounds, cultural narratives, and environments that ask too much of the nervous system. Therapy with me is a space to slow down, listen carefully, and make sense of what your symptoms have been trying to communicate.
Welcome! I’m K. Hilary Curtis-Long, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over eight years of experience in trauma informed and systems-oriented care. My work is grounded in the belief that distress is not a personal failing, but a meaningful response to lived experience—often shaped by relational wounds, cultural narratives, and environments that ask too much of the nervous system. Therapy with me is a space to slow down, listen carefully, and make sense of what your symptoms have been trying to communicate.
(317) 391-6249 View (317) 391-6249
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Ryan Nicole Smith
Counselor
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Have you ever felt that things could be going well in your life, but something wasn’t quite right? Or noticed that sense of dread and uncertainty towards what you’d like your life to look like? You are not alone in that feeling. Our emotions could be nudging us to pay more attention to what may bring you more peace and balance within your life. I seek to walk with you in exploring what your emotions are trying to tell you, and to establish a greater sense of direction. We can establish skills to help you in your day to day. We can also discover parts of you that may be more hidden or that you may find difficult to talk about.
Have you ever felt that things could be going well in your life, but something wasn’t quite right? Or noticed that sense of dread and uncertainty towards what you’d like your life to look like? You are not alone in that feeling. Our emotions could be nudging us to pay more attention to what may bring you more peace and balance within your life. I seek to walk with you in exploring what your emotions are trying to tell you, and to establish a greater sense of direction. We can establish skills to help you in your day to day. We can also discover parts of you that may be more hidden or that you may find difficult to talk about.
(317) 951-9917 View (317) 951-9917
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Dr. Aura R. Deschamps
Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP
Indianapolis, IN 46240
I enjoy working with individuals of diverse age groups, from childhood to adulthood. My goal is to empower my clients to deal more effectively with their life circumstances by eliciting insight and equipping them with adaptive coping skills; while utilizing their faith to assist them in the healing process. When working with children, I work closely with the parents to facilitate a team effort in addressing the needs of the child and the family as a whole.
I enjoy working with individuals of diverse age groups, from childhood to adulthood. My goal is to empower my clients to deal more effectively with their life circumstances by eliciting insight and equipping them with adaptive coping skills; while utilizing their faith to assist them in the healing process. When working with children, I work closely with the parents to facilitate a team effort in addressing the needs of the child and the family as a whole.
(317) 793-2538 View (317) 793-2538

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Spirituality Therapists
What should I expect from therapy that incorporates a focus on spirituality?
Spirituality can mean different things to different individuals, depending on their experiences, beliefs, and life histories. Some individuals focus on strengthening their belief system, while others experience spirituality in secular ways, such as through meditation, yoga, or by spending time in nature. Clients can expect a therapist to help guide and grow their spirituality through any of these techniques, encouraging the individual to cope with the challenges they face and develop strategies to build resilience and purpose to improve their outlook in life.

What are the most common treatments that include spirituality?
There are several treatments that incorporate spirituality. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) helps a person examine and reframe their negative thoughts and behaviors. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) focuses on emotional acceptance and psychological flexibility. Existential therapy is most often used to address anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, apathy, despair, questions of identity, and feelings of purposelessness and existential dread. Transpersonal therapy focuses on a client’s spirituality and meaning in life and may incorporate techniques including meditation, visualization, hypnotherapy, dream analysis, and or breathwork.

Can therapy incorporating spirituality help atheistic or agnostic individuals?
Yes. For non-believers, spirituality can offer benefits including a greater sense of connection to others and to the natural world. An interest in spirituality may also spur individuals to pursue mindfulness practices, or to contemplate their purpose in life and how to achieve it.

How effective is spirituality as a therapeutic remedy?
​​Research suggests spirituality is generally beneficial for individuals. It is correlated with better health habits, such as less substance use, and an improved capacity to cope with stress and other mental health challenges. Increased spirituality can lead individuals to become more empathic and less materialistic, as well.