Family Therapy in Noblesville, IN

A typical client for me is someone who sincerely wants support and assistance in becoming a happier, healthier individual/couple/ family . If the desire to make a change is there, I am more than able and willing to assist you in navigating your own path to success.

My speciality is children and adolescents. I work with school age children whether they have anxiety, or if they have been adopted. I have several years experience in the school world, as well as over 8 years in the adoption/foster care world.

My experience as an individual and family therapist has focused on overcoming the lasting impact of abuse and other adverse life experiences. I enjoy working with adolescents and their families, as well as adults. Presenting problems often include intrusive thoughts, overwhelming emotions, depression, anxiety, self-harm, identity issues, low self-esteem, family conflict, interpersonal problems and behavioral problems. I am informed on culturally competent practice and am comfortable working with individuals of any background. LGBTQ friendly and familiar.

I am currently completing a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Indiana Wesleyan University. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults dealing with various mental health challenges. I have experience helping individuals work through anxiety, depression, relational issues, and grief. I commonly work within an attachment framework to assist clients in gaining awareness of their relational patterns and guide them towards healthier strategies and healthier connections.

I bring 7 years of clinical experience into session. I work with individuals and groups that have difficulties with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, stress, grief/loss, LGBTQIA+ support, life transitions, family and peer conflict. My specialty is with teens and adults struggling with eating disorders. However, I also have experience working with adults in prison and in substance use treatment.

Would you like to thrive in your life, rather than just do your best to survive? We believe that most people routinely tolerate high levels of stress and begin to feel hopeless for far too long before they reach out for support. You could struggle from a change in sleep patterns, feeling overwhelmed, increased anxiety, fighting with family and friends, irritability most days, and feeling disconnected or unhappy with your life. In fact, many people try to survive life this way. We believe that even one of these symptoms is enough reason to seek support.

I am interested in working with teens and adults with substance use disorders, grief, family conflict, trauma, depression, and anxiety. As your therapist, I hope to provide an open, non-judgmental space for you to feel seen and heard.

I have been working with children and families for over 16 years in various capacities. My experience comes from working in foster care and family preservation programs, school based therapy, an inpatient setting with adolescents girls with eating disorders as well as crisis intervention. My focus of practice is those who are struggling with finding themselves, developing relationships and communication about their needs. I have experience professionally and personally in working with families experiencing divorce and aspects of mediation, healing, and addressing new and changed family dynamics.

Many of my clients say that, in one way or another, their life just seems disjointed, frustrating, overwhelming, lonely and confusing. Sometimes that is a description of their inner state of mind, or it could describe how they feel within their most personal relationships. Others report a significant life change that has thrown them off course. It could be a career crossroad, a traumatic event or a relational struggle that brings them to seek therapy.

As a Bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy in Indiana, I am passionate about helping clients move towards a greater emotional well-being. I provide a warm environment where clients are able to feel safe to express themselves and tell their story. I have worked with individuals for 10 years and have helped many clients realize that life is all about growth and change, which isn't always easy or comfortable. I have extensive experience helping clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, phase of life transitions, stress (finances, work or home life), grief and loss, family conflict, ADD, etc..

There is no better time than now to begin working on your mental health. Whether you are a parent, young adult, teen or child, adjusting to new life stages can be difficult and confusing. Some times, we don’t have the answers and that’s okay. Every person is unique in their experiences. There comes a point in everyone’s life where they may have to cope with grief, anxiety, depression, family conflict, divorce, ADHD, trauma, etc. Finding a safe place to work through these changing times is crucial. This is the first step in adjusting to new emotions or stages of life, you don’t have to do it alone!

I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker and a licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor. With 15 years of experience working with long term recovery for adolescents and women, I have a passion for providing the support needed to individuals and family members to heal after standard "treatment" has ended. I also provide EMDR to reduce cravings and address trauma. I focus on helping people increase natural supports in their daily life. Please visit www.jrnycounseling.com for more information on individual and family sessions, as well as group topics that are available.

I earned my undergraduate degree in Bible and Religion from Anderson University. I completed my master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Indiana Wesleyan University. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist . Additionally, I have post-graduate training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I have worked in residential facilities for at-risk youth, schools, prisons, churches and private practices.

Has life ever felt overwhelming? Have you felt you would benefit from someone to listen, suggest something new to try, or just talk you through somewhere to start? Dealing with stress, conflict in relationships, feelings of being out of control, inability to organize thoughts and everyday life, and/or navigating crisis alongside personal or family responsibilities can be overwhelming and make it difficult to seek help. You've made a courageous stride forward by coming here!

I am a graduate of Ball State University's counseling psychology program, where I completed my dissertation on the effectiveness of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. My graduate training focused on attachment based and systemic interventions with couples and families. I have a range of clinical experience, including wrap-around and residential services for children, psychological assessments for DCS, forensic assessments, adult inpatient and residential care, and community mental health and integrated care outpatient services.

My clients are typically adoptees and/or their adoptive or birth families. I also see women who are struggling with burnout. Adoption is a life-long process that can create many challenges for adoptees. I “get it” on a level most therapists can’t because as an adoptee myself, I’ve also experienced those losses and the questions that come with them. I am in reunion and have been since I was 18. This has been a largely positive experience but has had emotional ups and downs through the years.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years experience in the mental health field. I have worked with clients of all ages and backgrounds dealing with a variety of issues. Prior to starting in my current practice I worked in Community Mental Health and in a hospital setting doing crisis work. Being a wife and mother, I also feel that I have a true understanding of the stresses of everyday life for families.

I have been told many times that I am easy to talk to. I look forward to working with individuals, families as well as children and adolescents to address a multitude of issues. Confronting negative patterns and building on strengths brings change as we work through contributing issues. Substance Abuse assessment and treatment also available. I have formed many relationships with court, county, legal and medical professionals to offer the best collaboration of care.

Melissa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has 27 years of experience in providing mental health services to individuals and families. Melissa has previous experience working in outpatient, school-based, and home-based/community settings. She enjoys working across the life span, primarily providing individual and family therapy . Melissa’s expertise is working with depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, personality disorders,   family conflict, relationship issues, grief/loss, and adjustments/transitions in life.