Parenting Therapists in 46038

I enjoy working with children, teens, and families who are motivated to make changes to improve their lives. We could all use more joy in our lives, and I am passionate about setting people up for success. For parents, I pride myself on being able to empower them with the skills to parent children who present unique challenges. For children and teens, I provide a safe place where they can share their experiences and increase their skill sets.

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.

You can feel it coming- some word spoken or look given, and you’re quickly overcome with emotion you feel incapable of controlling. Or maybe it’s your child. You feel helpless as you watch, not understanding why they react so strongly. You’ve read books, prayed, and sought advice, but life still feels so unmanageable. You wonder, why is this so hard? Our past is often riddled with pain we’ve yet to overcome, some we don't even remember. When the pain points show up, we often find ourselves reacting to triggers rather than responding to who’s in front of us. We can’t erase past hurts, but they don’t have to keep us stuck.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in working with adolescents, adults, and families who have experienced trauma and loss. I have worked in a variety of settings, including home-based therapy and outpatient therapy. I have specialized knowledge in working with adoption and trauma.

Congratulations on taking this step toward healing. You are not alone. I have experience working with adults of all ages struggling with trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, co-dependency, relationships, and life transition issues including young adulthood, marriage, pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, separation, divorce, and grief.

Struggling to cope with the craziness of life? Need a safe, affirming, trauma-informed space to process your experiences and your emotions? Are you a new parent (or soon-to-be-parent) trying to work through new, unexpected thoughts and feelings that accompany parenthood (or struggling with a perinatal mood disorder)? Are you trying to figure out your interpersonal relationships and what makes you feel fulfilled on an intimate level? If you are looking to work through these issues in a collaborative environment where you feel heard, and ultimately figure out ways to cope, you have come to the right clinician.

Are you experiencing a life-stage transition that is causing you unrest & distress? Communication issues? Career change? Relationship adjustments? Divorce or relationship break-up? An existential life crisis of your own? All of a sudden life was steady to feeling uncertain, overwhelming and chaotic - nothing is how it used to be. With over 40 years of professional experience & a combination of leadership, life-coaching, spiritual direction & therapy work, I'll journey alongside you with a warm, compassionate, nurturing & sometimes humorous style. Together we'll collaborate in designing a life filled with passion, purpose & clarity.

At Indy Women's Counseling, we have the privilege of seeing women heal from trauma, depression, and anxiety every day. We get to walk alongside as you remove the barriers between you and the life you want and deserve. We, as women, need a protected and encouraging space to take a "pause" from daily life to think about what we want in our lives and how to get there. Indy Women's Counseling is that space. We also offer more than "talk therapy." We are trained in evidence-based therapies that work. We will help you develop skills and techniques that will empower you as you begin to see yourself as your own healer.

Many of the people that I see are at differing stages, transitions, struggles and journeys within their lives. Each of you have a unique set of needs and personal journey that prompted you to take this step. I have over 19 years of experience and enjoy working with children, teens and adults and provide individual and family therapy. My goal is to tailor the therapy session based on your identified goals and needs. I provide a safe, supportive, confidential and trusting environment that allows you to express, explore or gain desired insight into yourself, others or relationships or what your personal therapy journey may entail.

My ideal client would be one who doesn’t know where to begin and is okay with some homework! You will be challenged. You will be moved. You will be loved. And you will have the Truth of scripture throughout our journey. We may not always agree, but you won’t get personal opinions without biblical support. You won’t get judged, just a steady dose of Truth. I will create a safe place to take a deep breath, look around and discover Truth. You will learn to discern lies, apply Truth, and connect with other travelers on the journey. You will be encouraged, immersed into the stories of others, and possibly inspired to contribute.

I am deeply committed to fostering well-being for my clients. I am so grateful to have the privilege of assisting individuals in their journey toward improved mental and emotional health by combining traditional therapeutic methods with a wellness-focused approach. I provide a safe and nurturing space where clients can explore their emotional, physical, and relationship struggles. I like to focus on a client-centered approach so that I can help each client process their story.

Are you looking for a down to earth, natural therapeutic experience? I am a black female licensed therapist in the state of Indiana with more than 8 years of experience with adults, youth and families. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, adhd, and depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I understand that every individual and family is different, and I tailor my approach to each client's specific needs and goals. Whether you're facing challenges in your relationship with your spouse, struggling with parenting, or navigating family dynamics, I am here to offer guidance, support, and practical tools to help you and your family overcome obstacles and thrive!

My approach is strengths-based, compassionate, humanistic, and personally tailored to each individual client. I work with those struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, life changes, behavioral concerns, parent-child bonding, grief/bereavement, and stress management. I have specialized training in women's health, pregnancy and postpartum issues, and those recovering from traumatic events.

Do you want to experience more happiness, peace and joy in your life? It is possible to create the life you want and envision. So, if you are experiencing anxiety, a current or past trauma or relationship issues, I will help you learn how to manage your emotions, work through the pain and hurt and let go of the past. I specialize in improving self-worth, helping couples and families resolve conflicts and develop powerful communication skills, effective parenting strategies, making life transitions, grief and loss, reducing anxiety and working through trauma. Most importantly, I instill hope and help you step into and create possibilities.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and AASECT certified sex therapist (CST) who enjoys working with older adolescents and adults. I am dedicated to providing clients with thoughtful, compassionate, and individualized therapy in order to assist them in meeting their own personal goals. I specialize in the evaluation and treatment of adolescents and adults with a range of needs: ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Divorce, Life Changes, Mood Disorders, Parenting Support, Sexual/Intimacy Issues.

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.

Have you experienced childhood trauma that is currently impacting the way you show up in your relationships or as a parent/significant other? Do you find yourself trapped in negative patterns or communication cycles that push you further away from the authentic connection you so deeply desire? Do you want to learn how to heal from the trauma you've experienced and not pass it on? I believe with a deep knowing that we can heal from the wounds of our past and even develop authentic genuine attachments. I lean on the transformational power of relationship and a mind/body approach to help you heal and find joy again.

Accepting New Clients! Starting therapy can come with varied emotions, so let me acknowledge the effort it took for you to even begin looking. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship, and I am here to help you embark on that journey. With over 13 years of clinical experience in a variety of settings, I have found that each individual has unique strengths and characteristics that influence what therapy may work best for them.