UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH Therapists in Indianapolis, IN

Tired of people who just don’t "get” you because you’re different? Looking for someone who will affirm you and your identity? Maybe you need help with depression, anxiety, addiction, or relationship issues but you’re worried about being misunderstood or judged for being queer. Or maybe the issue IS sorting out your sexual orientation or gender identity. As a transman, I get what that feels like. This is a safe space for you. I have more than 25 years of experience in helping people improve their mood and their lives. We'll work on getting you feeling better, even when the world has been less than kind. You deserve no less.

Hello and Welcome! My name is Denise. Are you struggling to get through each day? Do you feel “stuck” and can’t figure out how to move forward? Have you found yourself asking “Why am I here? What is my purpose?” If you can relate to these questions, then you are at the place! I am committed to helping you learn how to build a healthy relationship with yourself. Our work together will focus on identifying destructive thought patterns & behaviors developed as part of a self preservation technique due to past or present trauma, depression, and anxiety.

Feeling stuck or heavy? Perhaps you are experiencing a lot changes in your life, processing a traumatic event, or feeling unsure how to navigate feeling more like "you" again. These can contribute to you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or isolated. We all want to feel validated, supported, & understood. Therapeutic relationships provide the gift of space- to help you feel more connected, mindful, & hopeful. I specialize in teens, young adults, & adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, depression, & trauma.

Sometimes life can be hard AND you CAN STILL find contentment and even joy despite life's pain. Whether your suffering comes from old injuries or current life challenges, you CAN experience healing. It takes courage to do the self-exploration needed to clean out the wounds, and this is essential to keeping the wounds from causing more suffering. Our internal pain often impacts our relationships with loved ones, our ability to bring our best to our work or hobbies, or to just live a satisfying life. Therapy is a path to recovery from emotional wounds and to guide you on the journey of self-healing.

What if your own worst thoughts weren't the enemy? What if nothing needs to be removed? My ideal client is someone who is working through some of the hardest phases of their life, someone who might be: going through a faith transition - receiving a new diagnosis - losing a job - suffering due to trauma - parenting a child with a disability - managing increasing anxiety or depression. I want to help increase the amount of space you have to live in. Often when our worlds crumble apart, it feels like we are confined to these small, unlivable corners. My goal is to help expand those spaces so you can move towards what matters.

Life is full of challenges, and as your Therapist, I would partner alongside you as you imagine new possibilities, consider your options, and move towards making meaningful change. I enjoy working with teens, young adults, and adults. Specialty areas include helping individuals with challenges related to transition into young adulthood, navigating relationship changes, career moves, infertility, depression, social anxiety, executive functioning, and relationship skill development. I have a calm, reassuring therapy style, focused on recongizing the world needs who you are meant to be and I want to help you get there.

Taking that first step to begin therapy takes courage. Trying to find a new therapist is daunting work. I have deep respect for the bravery clients must have to embark in therapy. Many of us have experienced trauma, battled addiction, or been depressed. I feel blessed to be allowed into the most vulnerable parts of my clients’ lives and I take that responsibility very seriously. I will show compassion, acceptance, and authenticity during every interaction. I was a client/patient long before I was a therapist, so I come to therapy understanding the fear and anxiety that arises with allowing yourself to open up to someone else.

“I’m tired of dealing with this. I need help.” There's a set of unwanted guests stuck at your emotional table: Fear. Guilt. Regret. Anger. These guests are stopping you from enjoying your life. It's hard to make friends with people at work or school because it’s hard to trust them. Safety is a luxury so you're cautious anywhere you go. Most nights, you can't sleep because of the Worry Wheel spinning in your head keeping you up at night. Add in nightly nightmares and sleep is a luxury. Why is this happening? Abuse, neglect, loss, failed relationships, near death experiences are holding your life hostage. So what now?