Women's Issues Therapists in Indianapolis, IN
I have an interest/special expertise in adult ADHD, women's issues, anxiety/depression, addictions, and couples.
I want to start out by saying that I'm looking forward to meeting you and working on the issues and goals that brought you into my office. I am extremely passionate about what I do and love my job! It is my belief that everyone has significant strengths and abilities to heal and get to the place in life where they want to be, but sometimes you just need a little bit of help. I use a strengths-based approach and also help clients look into where their issues are coming from instead of just trying to put a Band-Aid on the problem.
I have an interest/special expertise in adult ADHD, women's issues, anxiety/depression, addictions, and couples.
I want to start out by saying that I'm looking forward to meeting you and working on the issues and goals that brought you into my office. I am extremely passionate about what I do and love my job! It is my belief that everyone has significant strengths and abilities to heal and get to the place in life where they want to be, but sometimes you just need a little bit of help. I use a strengths-based approach and also help clients look into where their issues are coming from instead of just trying to put a Band-Aid on the problem.
You're here, so I’m guessing that something doesn’t feel the way you thought it would. The excitement you had for your future has faded; you’re grieving change, feeling helpless facing the unknown; you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, worried, or hopeless-trapped in familiar patterns. The reasons we struggle are as diverse as our backgrounds and perspectives. But the desire to be known and heard-to hope for meaning, freedom, and joy-is universal. Reaching out for help can feel risky, and you may wonder if your struggles are worthy of someone else's time (and whether it will even help). You have taken a courageous first step.
You're here, so I’m guessing that something doesn’t feel the way you thought it would. The excitement you had for your future has faded; you’re grieving change, feeling helpless facing the unknown; you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, worried, or hopeless-trapped in familiar patterns. The reasons we struggle are as diverse as our backgrounds and perspectives. But the desire to be known and heard-to hope for meaning, freedom, and joy-is universal. Reaching out for help can feel risky, and you may wonder if your struggles are worthy of someone else's time (and whether it will even help). You have taken a courageous first step.
I have always found that the macabre and fantasy worlds offer a strange sense of peace- maybe because they make our real-world struggles feel a bit more manageable. In my free time, you can find me watching horror movies or reading a fantasy novel. I am a reformed hyper-independent woman, as well as a teen who was labeled “hateful, mean and problematic" before anyone took the time to peel back those layers and discover WHY those walls were present, so I know the exhausting hustle of pretending you have it all figured out. I don’t always have my shit together, but I’ve done the work to know how to easily get back on track.
I have always found that the macabre and fantasy worlds offer a strange sense of peace- maybe because they make our real-world struggles feel a bit more manageable. In my free time, you can find me watching horror movies or reading a fantasy novel. I am a reformed hyper-independent woman, as well as a teen who was labeled “hateful, mean and problematic" before anyone took the time to peel back those layers and discover WHY those walls were present, so I know the exhausting hustle of pretending you have it all figured out. I don’t always have my shit together, but I’ve done the work to know how to easily get back on track.
I believe in a safe and open relationship between client and therapist is the foundation of change, and I value getting to know each of my clients to best understand your experiences. I believe in identifying and using your strengths and values to help you progress toward your therapy goals. Social justice is an important value of mine, and I work with clients to identify systemic factors that impact you, your relationships, and your mental health, to view the bigger picture of client problems and avoid over-pathologizing clients, especially those from marginalized communities.
I believe in a safe and open relationship between client and therapist is the foundation of change, and I value getting to know each of my clients to best understand your experiences. I believe in identifying and using your strengths and values to help you progress toward your therapy goals. Social justice is an important value of mine, and I work with clients to identify systemic factors that impact you, your relationships, and your mental health, to view the bigger picture of client problems and avoid over-pathologizing clients, especially those from marginalized communities.
My two main areas of specialty are couples and women's issues.
I work well with couples and individuals who find themselves in these places. I believe therapy can provide people a safe, authentic space where you are valued & where you given space and support to talk through what is most important to you.
My two main areas of specialty are couples and women's issues.
I work well with couples and individuals who find themselves in these places. I believe therapy can provide people a safe, authentic space where you are valued & where you given space and support to talk through what is most important to you.
Welcome! I know the search for a therapist can be overwhelming, but congratulations on starting the process! We all need someone to talk to at times and deserve a comfortable space to open up. As a LCSW, I enjoy providing a honest, relaxed and laid back style at my practice, Maisie Counseling, LLC. I work individually with teens, young adults, and adults to collaborate together to work through life's challenges. One of my aims is to build a compassionate and judgement-free environment for clients to feel comfortable enough to open up honestly and discuss thoughts, emotions, experiences and goals.
Welcome! I know the search for a therapist can be overwhelming, but congratulations on starting the process! We all need someone to talk to at times and deserve a comfortable space to open up. As a LCSW, I enjoy providing a honest, relaxed and laid back style at my practice, Maisie Counseling, LLC. I work individually with teens, young adults, and adults to collaborate together to work through life's challenges. One of my aims is to build a compassionate and judgement-free environment for clients to feel comfortable enough to open up honestly and discuss thoughts, emotions, experiences and goals.
I work with young adults whose past experiences have impacted their self‑esteem, confidence, and sense of self. Many clients struggle with self‑doubt, people‑pleasing, difficulty trusting their own judgment, or feeling disconnected from their worth in relationships.
Therapy is a supportive space to understand how these patterns developed and how they continue to show up today. Together, we focus on rebuilding confidence, strengthening self‑trust, and learning to value your needs, boundaries, and voice. This work supports healthier relationships, greater emotional security, and a more grounded sense of self.
I work with young adults whose past experiences have impacted their self‑esteem, confidence, and sense of self. Many clients struggle with self‑doubt, people‑pleasing, difficulty trusting their own judgment, or feeling disconnected from their worth in relationships.
Therapy is a supportive space to understand how these patterns developed and how they continue to show up today. Together, we focus on rebuilding confidence, strengthening self‑trust, and learning to value your needs, boundaries, and voice. This work supports healthier relationships, greater emotional security, and a more grounded sense of self.
My name is Karen Crawford Simms, and I am a licensed mental health therapist. I welcome clients of all identities, especially those from communities that have faced exclusion or inequity.
I specialize in working with adults in transition—particularly those in teaching, caregiving, helping, or service professions—who are navigating relationship issues, parenting challenges, and life or professional changes such as pregnancy, marriage, divorce, menopause, or illness.
My name is Karen Crawford Simms, and I am a licensed mental health therapist. I welcome clients of all identities, especially those from communities that have faced exclusion or inequity.
I specialize in working with adults in transition—particularly those in teaching, caregiving, helping, or service professions—who are navigating relationship issues, parenting challenges, and life or professional changes such as pregnancy, marriage, divorce, menopause, or illness.
Life and relationships can be stressful and overwhelming. My experiences as a mother and professional fueled my passion for helping individuals and families of all populations work through trauma and life’s everyday stressors.
Life and relationships can be stressful and overwhelming. My experiences as a mother and professional fueled my passion for helping individuals and families of all populations work through trauma and life’s everyday stressors.
Do you feel weighed down by life’s stressors or lost in the middle of a major life transition? Perhaps you're struggling under the weight of perfectionism, feeling burnt out, or wondering where the joy went. Life can feel like a relentless roller coaster, and it’s okay to need a hand. Whether you feel like you’ve run out of coping skills or you simply need an unbiased professional to help you navigate a difficult season, I am here to support you.
Do you feel weighed down by life’s stressors or lost in the middle of a major life transition? Perhaps you're struggling under the weight of perfectionism, feeling burnt out, or wondering where the joy went. Life can feel like a relentless roller coaster, and it’s okay to need a hand. Whether you feel like you’ve run out of coping skills or you simply need an unbiased professional to help you navigate a difficult season, I am here to support you.
On the outside, you’ve got it all together. You’re a problem-solver, driven, and dependable. But the inside is a different story. When you're not feeling numb, you feel riddled with anxiety and anger. You wonder how you can be so strong and confident at some times but feel helplessness and despair at others. You tell yourself that you “should” feel happy, but you don’t. Despite all of your best efforts, here you are- looking for a therapist. Hi, I’m Alison. I can help you.
On the outside, you’ve got it all together. You’re a problem-solver, driven, and dependable. But the inside is a different story. When you're not feeling numb, you feel riddled with anxiety and anger. You wonder how you can be so strong and confident at some times but feel helplessness and despair at others. You tell yourself that you “should” feel happy, but you don’t. Despite all of your best efforts, here you are- looking for a therapist. Hi, I’m Alison. I can help you.
I believe that mental health is an important part of overall health and happiness. Each person has the ability to commit to and foster positive change in their lives. I always strive to work with each client as an individual, fostering their strengths and building healthy coping skills, insight, and empowering courage for change. I am passionate about women's health and issues. I am certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International.
I believe that mental health is an important part of overall health and happiness. Each person has the ability to commit to and foster positive change in their lives. I always strive to work with each client as an individual, fostering their strengths and building healthy coping skills, insight, and empowering courage for change. I am passionate about women's health and issues. I am certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International.
Compassion Helplines,Inc dba BetterLiving Min Inc.
Pastoral Counselor, PhD , NCCA, LCPC
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Joyce L. [Brock] Griffith is the president of COMPASSION HELPLINES, Inc. a Faith-based Counseling Center serving the community since 1994. Our Motto: “We are reaching the C.O.R.E of the individual’s problems with biblical solutions through Counseling, Outreach, Referrals, and Education. Our mission is to support family life from a Christian perspective through all of its phases. Our vision is to minister to individuals, families, and groups in need of Christian/biblical counseling as a result of experiencing anxiety, depression, self-doubt, grief & loss, and other emotional issues as they face life's challenges.
Dr. Joyce L. [Brock] Griffith is the president of COMPASSION HELPLINES, Inc. a Faith-based Counseling Center serving the community since 1994. Our Motto: “We are reaching the C.O.R.E of the individual’s problems with biblical solutions through Counseling, Outreach, Referrals, and Education. Our mission is to support family life from a Christian perspective through all of its phases. Our vision is to minister to individuals, families, and groups in need of Christian/biblical counseling as a result of experiencing anxiety, depression, self-doubt, grief & loss, and other emotional issues as they face life's challenges.
I earned my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Miami University and my Master's degree in Counseling from Indiana University. I have experience in working with adults, teens, couples, families, and groups. Overall, I enjoy engaging people in psychotherapy by creating a safe, validating, and collaborative environment. I believe in taking the time to explore emotions and thoughts, while also providing people with tools to manage stress or specific symptoms. I enjoy identifying clients' strengths to help elevate them and create confidence in their ability to better manage stress.
I earned my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Miami University and my Master's degree in Counseling from Indiana University. I have experience in working with adults, teens, couples, families, and groups. Overall, I enjoy engaging people in psychotherapy by creating a safe, validating, and collaborative environment. I believe in taking the time to explore emotions and thoughts, while also providing people with tools to manage stress or specific symptoms. I enjoy identifying clients' strengths to help elevate them and create confidence in their ability to better manage stress.
Deandra Finnell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Waitlist for new clients
Take a deep breath in. Now exhale. You’ve taken the first step in addressing the issues you’ve been struggling with. Are you so flooded with anxiety that you can’t sleep at night? Is depression robbing you of the motivation to manage the smallest of tasks? Do you feel overwhelmed due to a major life transition, parenting issues, work-related concerns, or relationship difficulties? Or might you be suffering because of distressing and painful experiences you have had throughout your life? No matter the concerns, I’ll work in partnership with you to help you navigate your next steps toward achieving your goals.
Take a deep breath in. Now exhale. You’ve taken the first step in addressing the issues you’ve been struggling with. Are you so flooded with anxiety that you can’t sleep at night? Is depression robbing you of the motivation to manage the smallest of tasks? Do you feel overwhelmed due to a major life transition, parenting issues, work-related concerns, or relationship difficulties? Or might you be suffering because of distressing and painful experiences you have had throughout your life? No matter the concerns, I’ll work in partnership with you to help you navigate your next steps toward achieving your goals.
You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. It's time to heal and feel better. Counseling is like a visit to the spa for your soul. I want to help you refresh and renew yourself as you move through the hustle and bustle of life. I bring over 10 years experience working with individuals, couples, and families. You have the answers, I am just going to help you find them. Take some time for you.
You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. It's time to heal and feel better. Counseling is like a visit to the spa for your soul. I want to help you refresh and renew yourself as you move through the hustle and bustle of life. I bring over 10 years experience working with individuals, couples, and families. You have the answers, I am just going to help you find them. Take some time for you.
Looking for individuals who would benefit from experiencing compassion, empathy, and acceptance in a therapeutic venture. I would like to join you in your journey to heal and redefine your life's story. Therapy is about learning more about the self and figuring out what needs to be different, and developing a new perspective. I want to help you identify and to address symptoms that are impairing the ability to function on a daily basis or causing interference in creating or maintaining connections with others. Let's be curious together to figure out the healing process and begin to thrive and find acceptance for what works!
Looking for individuals who would benefit from experiencing compassion, empathy, and acceptance in a therapeutic venture. I would like to join you in your journey to heal and redefine your life's story. Therapy is about learning more about the self and figuring out what needs to be different, and developing a new perspective. I want to help you identify and to address symptoms that are impairing the ability to function on a daily basis or causing interference in creating or maintaining connections with others. Let's be curious together to figure out the healing process and begin to thrive and find acceptance for what works!
Are you someone who's feeling stuck or overwhelmed by obstacles in your life, possibly related to work, personal relationships, or self-improvement? Are you stressed, maybe even burnt out, and have a deep desire to make positive changes? Does your main goals involve regaining control over your circumstances, reducing stress, and achieving a sense of balance or fulfillment? Allow me to support you in feeling more confident in your decisions and ability to navigate challenges, ultimately leading to a more peaceful, successful, and rewarding life.
Are you someone who's feeling stuck or overwhelmed by obstacles in your life, possibly related to work, personal relationships, or self-improvement? Are you stressed, maybe even burnt out, and have a deep desire to make positive changes? Does your main goals involve regaining control over your circumstances, reducing stress, and achieving a sense of balance or fulfillment? Allow me to support you in feeling more confident in your decisions and ability to navigate challenges, ultimately leading to a more peaceful, successful, and rewarding life.
We work with women's issues such as struggling with family planning, PCOS, or other commonly undertreated diagnoses.
Let's ignite your motive to unlock your potential! Catchy slogan huh? Okay but seriously, do you ever say “this is just me” or “this is just how I act”? Fun fact, there is a “motive” behind every action and behavior that you do. Our motives are a reflection of what we’ve been through, what we are going through, or sometimes what we fear for our future. All reasons to seek therapy to better understand yourself. Your first assignment is to sit in silence and ask yourself two questions: Why do I think I act/behave the way that I do? Am I ready to unlock the potential reasons why? Hint- reflect on your childhood.
We work with women's issues such as struggling with family planning, PCOS, or other commonly undertreated diagnoses.
Let's ignite your motive to unlock your potential! Catchy slogan huh? Okay but seriously, do you ever say “this is just me” or “this is just how I act”? Fun fact, there is a “motive” behind every action and behavior that you do. Our motives are a reflection of what we’ve been through, what we are going through, or sometimes what we fear for our future. All reasons to seek therapy to better understand yourself. Your first assignment is to sit in silence and ask yourself two questions: Why do I think I act/behave the way that I do? Am I ready to unlock the potential reasons why? Hint- reflect on your childhood.
I can also help w codependency, grief & loss issues, & women's issues.
I am Mishel Powell & I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Indianapolis, Indiana. I work with adult women & specialize in codependency issues, depression, & anxiety using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & mindfulness techniques to help my clients liv their best life. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client. I am a person-centered therapist that implements aa variety of evidence-based practices like CBT, psychoeducation, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness & holistic approaches, as well as spirituality & Biblical practices.
I can also help w codependency, grief & loss issues, & women's issues.
I am Mishel Powell & I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Indianapolis, Indiana. I work with adult women & specialize in codependency issues, depression, & anxiety using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & mindfulness techniques to help my clients liv their best life. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client. I am a person-centered therapist that implements aa variety of evidence-based practices like CBT, psychoeducation, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness & holistic approaches, as well as spirituality & Biblical practices.
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How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.