Substance Use Therapists in Indianapolis, IN
Ready for a change, or just to feel better? Let's figure it out! I help anxious adults/teens, therapists, entrepreneurs/executives, & adults with ADHD to improve their lives. We'll work on coping skills to decrease anxiety/stress, & improve self-esteem. I also enjoy helping folks create boundaries & prevent burnout. I can help you unlearn people-pleasing habits, be more assertive, & heal from difficult relationships. For ADHD, we can work on things like organization, time management, habits/routines, & procrastination. My practice is inclusive & LBGTQIA+ affirming. I offer EMDR for trauma processing as well.
Ready for a change, or just to feel better? Let's figure it out! I help anxious adults/teens, therapists, entrepreneurs/executives, & adults with ADHD to improve their lives. We'll work on coping skills to decrease anxiety/stress, & improve self-esteem. I also enjoy helping folks create boundaries & prevent burnout. I can help you unlearn people-pleasing habits, be more assertive, & heal from difficult relationships. For ADHD, we can work on things like organization, time management, habits/routines, & procrastination. My practice is inclusive & LBGTQIA+ affirming. I offer EMDR for trauma processing as well.
Louise Walker Loving Polansky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMHC, LCAC, MA
Indianapolis, IN 46220
My therapeutic focus is on helping clients identify and take responsibility for addressing issues ranging from minor life adjustment problems to serious mental health conditions based in brain chemistry deficits. Licensed as a clinical social worker since 1993, I have worked in the behavioral health field since 1979 in a variety of mental health and addictions-focused settings, including inpatient/hospital, intensive outpatient, outpatient, and educational programs. I also have an LMHC and an LCAC. I consider it an honor to work with clients courageous enough to ask for and accept help in meeting life's challenges.
My therapeutic focus is on helping clients identify and take responsibility for addressing issues ranging from minor life adjustment problems to serious mental health conditions based in brain chemistry deficits. Licensed as a clinical social worker since 1993, I have worked in the behavioral health field since 1979 in a variety of mental health and addictions-focused settings, including inpatient/hospital, intensive outpatient, outpatient, and educational programs. I also have an LMHC and an LCAC. I consider it an honor to work with clients courageous enough to ask for and accept help in meeting life's challenges.
Are you feeling stuck in your relationships, unsure how to navigate conflict or communicate your needs? Or perhaps you're an individual overwhelmed by life transitions, stress, or questions of identity, looking for a space to find clarity and direction. Whether you're facing challenges with a partner, within family dynamics, or within yourself, I'm here to walk alongside you as we work together toward greater understanding and healing.
Are you feeling stuck in your relationships, unsure how to navigate conflict or communicate your needs? Or perhaps you're an individual overwhelmed by life transitions, stress, or questions of identity, looking for a space to find clarity and direction. Whether you're facing challenges with a partner, within family dynamics, or within yourself, I'm here to walk alongside you as we work together toward greater understanding and healing.
My goal is to offer a space that feels safe enough for you to slow down and explore your thoughts and emotions without judgment. Meaningful growth happens in an environment of mutual trust, understanding, and compassion. I am committed to a therapeutic approach that celebrates your strengths and honors your unique story.
As an LGBTQ+ ally and affirming provider, I provide inclusive care that recognizes and celebrates the diversity of the human experience. I look forward to partnering with you on your journey toward healing and growth!
My goal is to offer a space that feels safe enough for you to slow down and explore your thoughts and emotions without judgment. Meaningful growth happens in an environment of mutual trust, understanding, and compassion. I am committed to a therapeutic approach that celebrates your strengths and honors your unique story.
As an LGBTQ+ ally and affirming provider, I provide inclusive care that recognizes and celebrates the diversity of the human experience. I look forward to partnering with you on your journey toward healing and growth!
In the past, I have worked with substance use, anger management, trauma, gender dysphoria, and anxiety.
Have you felt as if you are about to "pop" or "explode"? As if you have been bottling up your emotions? Oftentimes our feelings, trauma memories, and stressors can make us feel overwhelmed. Therapy can provide you a safe place to express those thoughts and emotions that may be weighing you down. Allow me to be part of your journey and help you achieve the goals you want.
In the past, I have worked with substance use, anger management, trauma, gender dysphoria, and anxiety.
Have you felt as if you are about to "pop" or "explode"? As if you have been bottling up your emotions? Oftentimes our feelings, trauma memories, and stressors can make us feel overwhelmed. Therapy can provide you a safe place to express those thoughts and emotions that may be weighing you down. Allow me to be part of your journey and help you achieve the goals you want.
I have worked as a therapist in mental health and substance abuse for about 42 years. My work has included all ages, human concerns and find that what makes therapy work is the relationship that we create together. I utilize a variety of modalities and have extensive training. I find I still am learning and mostly from the patients I serve. I have had the fortune to work with some great therapists of the past and they gave me many gifts in working with such a wide variety of people.
I have worked as a therapist in mental health and substance abuse for about 42 years. My work has included all ages, human concerns and find that what makes therapy work is the relationship that we create together. I utilize a variety of modalities and have extensive training. I find I still am learning and mostly from the patients I serve. I have had the fortune to work with some great therapists of the past and they gave me many gifts in working with such a wide variety of people.
NOTE: At this time, I am only offering EMDR Intensives (see Indy EMDR Intensives website).
Through my experience working in mental health and addiction treatment, I've adopted a style of therapy that is both direct AND empowering and supportive. My experience allows for me to be flexible in my treatment approach, ensuring that I am providing counseling services that are individualized to meet your needs. My therapy strengths are in treating addictive disorders, PTSD/complex trauma, anxiety disorders, chronic pain, and working with first responders.
NOTE: At this time, I am only offering EMDR Intensives (see Indy EMDR Intensives website).
Through my experience working in mental health and addiction treatment, I've adopted a style of therapy that is both direct AND empowering and supportive. My experience allows for me to be flexible in my treatment approach, ensuring that I am providing counseling services that are individualized to meet your needs. My therapy strengths are in treating addictive disorders, PTSD/complex trauma, anxiety disorders, chronic pain, and working with first responders.
Are you feeling stuck? Having difficulty keeping up? Wanting to make a change but don't know where to start? Change can be scary, and even more intimidating if feeling overwhelmed or alone. But change is possible, offers an opportunity for growth, and there is always hope for a better future. I have years of experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings with individuals of all ages and families of all backgrounds. I offer a calm, warm, nonjudgmental space where issues of all types and sizes may be explored. In a safe, supportive environment, therapeutic services are adapted to meet your individualized needs and goals.
Are you feeling stuck? Having difficulty keeping up? Wanting to make a change but don't know where to start? Change can be scary, and even more intimidating if feeling overwhelmed or alone. But change is possible, offers an opportunity for growth, and there is always hope for a better future. I have years of experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings with individuals of all ages and families of all backgrounds. I offer a calm, warm, nonjudgmental space where issues of all types and sizes may be explored. In a safe, supportive environment, therapeutic services are adapted to meet your individualized needs and goals.
Courtney Brinkers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAYC
2 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46220
I believe every person carries the strength and resilience needed to heal from trauma and heartache. Life’s complexities can make that strength hard to access, but healing is possible when we feel supported and seen. My passion and purpose are to help you build the tools, resources, and connections that foster recovery and lasting well-being.
I use evidence-based approaches to help clients navigate trauma (past and present), addictions, emotional distress, sexual health concerns, relationship challenges, and grief. My clinical work is grounded in trauma-informed care as supported by the National Institute for Trauma-Informed Care.
I believe every person carries the strength and resilience needed to heal from trauma and heartache. Life’s complexities can make that strength hard to access, but healing is possible when we feel supported and seen. My passion and purpose are to help you build the tools, resources, and connections that foster recovery and lasting well-being.
I use evidence-based approaches to help clients navigate trauma (past and present), addictions, emotional distress, sexual health concerns, relationship challenges, and grief. My clinical work is grounded in trauma-informed care as supported by the National Institute for Trauma-Informed Care.
Are you struggling with PTSD, intrusive memories, avoidance, hypervigilance, or emotional numbness after a traumatic experience? I specialize in working with veterans, first responders, and adults across Indiana and Illinois impacted by trauma. If you feel stuck reliving the past or disconnected from the life you once had, healing is possible with the right support and evidence-based treatment.
Are you struggling with PTSD, intrusive memories, avoidance, hypervigilance, or emotional numbness after a traumatic experience? I specialize in working with veterans, first responders, and adults across Indiana and Illinois impacted by trauma. If you feel stuck reliving the past or disconnected from the life you once had, healing is possible with the right support and evidence-based treatment.
I specialize in working with trauma, attachment, anxiety, sexual health, chronic illness, and depression. My sub-specialties include neurodivergence and ENM, kink, BDSM, and poly relationships. As a true holistic and somatic practitioner with a strong belief in the mind-body connection, I'm here to guide your healing. Together, we'll identify and transform unhelpful patterns, equipping you with new coping skills and the tools to reach your goals and help you feel your absolute best. My passion lies in supporting those who crave progress from being stuck, whether it's past traumas, anxious thoughts, or feelings of hopelessness.
I specialize in working with trauma, attachment, anxiety, sexual health, chronic illness, and depression. My sub-specialties include neurodivergence and ENM, kink, BDSM, and poly relationships. As a true holistic and somatic practitioner with a strong belief in the mind-body connection, I'm here to guide your healing. Together, we'll identify and transform unhelpful patterns, equipping you with new coping skills and the tools to reach your goals and help you feel your absolute best. My passion lies in supporting those who crave progress from being stuck, whether it's past traumas, anxious thoughts, or feelings of hopelessness.
I work with individuals experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder related symptoms (using my training in ERP), psychosis-spectrum difficulties, mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, addictions, and grief and loss. My goal is to create a supportive, non-judgmental, and structured space where clients can build insight, strengthen coping skills to manage day-to-day stressors, and to make meaningful, lasting changes that they desire. I focus on helping people move forward to greater stability, resilience, and overall well-being.
I work with individuals experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder related symptoms (using my training in ERP), psychosis-spectrum difficulties, mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, addictions, and grief and loss. My goal is to create a supportive, non-judgmental, and structured space where clients can build insight, strengthen coping skills to manage day-to-day stressors, and to make meaningful, lasting changes that they desire. I focus on helping people move forward to greater stability, resilience, and overall well-being.
As a counselor and consultant for over 20 years, I have had the privilege to work with a variety of clients in diverse settings. My licenses and certifications also reflect a diverse background and experience as a Master Addictions Counselor (MAC), Family and Marriage Therapist (LMFT), Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Master Career Counselor (NCCC, MCC) and Employee Assistance Consultant (CEAP). The primary focus of my experience has been in family, marriage, career and substance abuse counseling. In general, I use an eclectic approach to counseling but tend to emphasize cognitive-behavioral and solution focus.
As a counselor and consultant for over 20 years, I have had the privilege to work with a variety of clients in diverse settings. My licenses and certifications also reflect a diverse background and experience as a Master Addictions Counselor (MAC), Family and Marriage Therapist (LMFT), Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Master Career Counselor (NCCC, MCC) and Employee Assistance Consultant (CEAP). The primary focus of my experience has been in family, marriage, career and substance abuse counseling. In general, I use an eclectic approach to counseling but tend to emphasize cognitive-behavioral and solution focus.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 9 years of experience. I’m passionate about helping adults and teens navigate challenges such as addiction recovery, PTSD, anxiety, trauma, and major life transitions. I take a compassionate, client-centered approach that prioritizes your goals and helps you grow at your own pace. I also draw on my training in family therapy to strengthen connections and improve communication, especially for families facing behavioral issues, trauma, or transitions.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 9 years of experience. I’m passionate about helping adults and teens navigate challenges such as addiction recovery, PTSD, anxiety, trauma, and major life transitions. I take a compassionate, client-centered approach that prioritizes your goals and helps you grow at your own pace. I also draw on my training in family therapy to strengthen connections and improve communication, especially for families facing behavioral issues, trauma, or transitions.
Hello! I’m Natalie, and I’m honored to support you in your journey through therapy.
At the heart of my practice is a commitment to providing a nurturing, empathetic space where you can feel truly seen and heard. I understand that each person’s life is a tapestry of stories—stories we tell ourselves and those we hear from others. By exploring these narratives, we can uncover the patterns that shape your life and learn how to reshape them for a more fulfilling future.
Hello! I’m Natalie, and I’m honored to support you in your journey through therapy.
At the heart of my practice is a commitment to providing a nurturing, empathetic space where you can feel truly seen and heard. I understand that each person’s life is a tapestry of stories—stories we tell ourselves and those we hear from others. By exploring these narratives, we can uncover the patterns that shape your life and learn how to reshape them for a more fulfilling future.
I have experience working with adjustment difficulties, anxiety, attention deficit (ADHD), autism, adolescents, couples, depression, dissociative disorders, grief, substance use, trauma, BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ populations.
Therapy with me is a relaxed and friendly space for people who want to get to know themselves better, develop useful coping skills, and see how these skills fit into both their personal lives and careers. I want to help you make sense of what’s upsetting and find clarity during tough times. You can rely on me to present the data on what tends to help people going through what you are going through. My goal is to be with you as you discover and embrace your natural strength, genius, and resilience so that you can feel anchored while exploring new ways of thinking and acting.
I have experience working with adjustment difficulties, anxiety, attention deficit (ADHD), autism, adolescents, couples, depression, dissociative disorders, grief, substance use, trauma, BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ populations.
Therapy with me is a relaxed and friendly space for people who want to get to know themselves better, develop useful coping skills, and see how these skills fit into both their personal lives and careers. I want to help you make sense of what’s upsetting and find clarity during tough times. You can rely on me to present the data on what tends to help people going through what you are going through. My goal is to be with you as you discover and embrace your natural strength, genius, and resilience so that you can feel anchored while exploring new ways of thinking and acting.
I am passionate about supporting teens, young adults, and adults—especially members of the LGBTQ+ community—who are navigating anxiety, life transitions, low self-esteem, substance use concerns, OCD tendencies, and difficulties with focus.
I offer a collaborative approach to find the best balance of mindfulness, narrative, and somatic therapies to best meet your needs and desires for your journey. I'm Brainspotting trained for somatic processing and MI endorsed for reflective processing. I’m trained in TF-CBT to support adolescent clients and their families to process traumatic experiences.
I am passionate about supporting teens, young adults, and adults—especially members of the LGBTQ+ community—who are navigating anxiety, life transitions, low self-esteem, substance use concerns, OCD tendencies, and difficulties with focus.
I offer a collaborative approach to find the best balance of mindfulness, narrative, and somatic therapies to best meet your needs and desires for your journey. I'm Brainspotting trained for somatic processing and MI endorsed for reflective processing. I’m trained in TF-CBT to support adolescent clients and their families to process traumatic experiences.
I have 43 years experience counseling people with relationship issues; couples with family and marital problems; parents needing help with teens; straight and gay/lesbian couples wanting a healthier relationship. Relationship problems trigger issues like low self esteem, depression, and anxiety. I believe that most unhappiness stems from one or more problem relationships. My ideal client is tired of others trying to control or change them through behaviors like criticism, nagging, threatening, blaming, and complaining. And, my ideal client is one who wants to stop using these same behaviors that are harmful to their relationships.
I have 43 years experience counseling people with relationship issues; couples with family and marital problems; parents needing help with teens; straight and gay/lesbian couples wanting a healthier relationship. Relationship problems trigger issues like low self esteem, depression, and anxiety. I believe that most unhappiness stems from one or more problem relationships. My ideal client is tired of others trying to control or change them through behaviors like criticism, nagging, threatening, blaming, and complaining. And, my ideal client is one who wants to stop using these same behaviors that are harmful to their relationships.
I am so happy that your search for a therapist has brought you here! It takes a lot of strength and courage to begin the search. I specialize in empowering clients who suffer from and struggle with depression, PTSD, anxiety as well as domestic violence. This may be due to life stressors, new life transitions, relationship issues, trauma, grief and many more life trials and circumstances.
I am so happy that your search for a therapist has brought you here! It takes a lot of strength and courage to begin the search. I specialize in empowering clients who suffer from and struggle with depression, PTSD, anxiety as well as domestic violence. This may be due to life stressors, new life transitions, relationship issues, trauma, grief and many more life trials and circumstances.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor. I spent most of my career working with people struggling with mental health issues, relationship problems and addictive behavior. I try to be "down to earth" and more directive in therapy because I think you want to get your issues solved as quickly as possible and the sooner, the better for you. I believe we, as humans, can benefit from having someone to talk to at any point in our lives and I'm always up for a good chat.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor. I spent most of my career working with people struggling with mental health issues, relationship problems and addictive behavior. I try to be "down to earth" and more directive in therapy because I think you want to get your issues solved as quickly as possible and the sooner, the better for you. I believe we, as humans, can benefit from having someone to talk to at any point in our lives and I'm always up for a good chat.
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