Melissa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Let's Connect (812) 534-6059

Are You Feeling Disconnected in Your Relationship?
Do you and your partner feel more like roommates than soul mates? Are the same arguments repeating, trust feeling fragile, or emotional and physical intimacy fading? You may still love each other—but feel stuck, discouraged, or unsure how to reconnect.
I believe every couple has the capacity to build a relationship marked by safety, trust, friendship, passion, intimacy, and lasting connection—even when things feel broken or distant. No matter what season your relationship is in - dating, engaged, married, parenting, or empty nest, I can help you to weather the storms and thrive !
I specialize exclusively in couples counseling : Dating, premarital, and married couples. I work with couples who are: seeking faith-based counseling; experiencing conflict, emotional distance, or communication problems; healing from infidelity or breaches of trust; navigating major life transitions (parenting, divorce, blended families, empty nest).
If you’re motivated to build, grow, heal, or strengthen your relationship, we may be a good fit. If you’re ready to move from stuck patterns of disconnection toward a deeper, more fulfilling relationship, or just want to do some preventative maintenance on your marriage, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to learn more !
Call or Email Melissa Banther now for a free 15 minute consultation - (812) 534-6059
Let's Connect (812) 534-6059

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $100
- Couple Sessions $125
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Paypal, VenmoInsurance
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- Anthem
- Anthem BCBS - Indiana
- Ascension (SmartHealth) - IN
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Horizon BCBS of NJ - IN
- Independence Blue Cross PN
- Quest Behavioral Health
Melissa Banther
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (812) 534-6059
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Indiana / 35002562A Melissa Jean Banther
- In Practice for 10 years
- Attended Liberty University, MA - Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2021
- License: Minnesota 4573 / 2026
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Melissa Banther
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (812) 534-6059
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Marital and Premarital
- Divorce
- Parenting
Expertise
- Family Conflict
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Spirituality
- Women's Issues
Melissa Banther
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (812) 534-6059
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Couples
Religion
Christian
Age
Adults
Participants
Couples
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Gottman Method
- Relational
Melissa Banther
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (812) 534-6059