Therapists for college students near Indianapolis, IN
Are you seeking relief and freedom from past hurts, painful relationships, or patterns like perfectionism, anxiety, or disordered eating? Maybe life feels like a constant struggle, and no matter how hard you try, you keep ending up in the same stuck place. It doesn’t have to stay that way. I specialize in helping clients experience deep, lasting healing using evidence-based approaches like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and IFS (Internal Family Systems). These gold-standard treatments support healing from trauma, emotional wounds, and entrenched behaviors by addressing the root of the pain—not just the symptoms. For those who desire it, I also offer faith-based counseling that integrates spiritual support with clinical care, helping you move toward greater freedom, clarity, and wholeness.
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CURRENTLY OFFERING TELEHEALTH SERVICES & IN OFFICE I believe that counseling is best in a relaxed & supportive environment that encourages you to pursue personal growth & goals. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of experience in the counseling field. I have worked with individuals, couples, families, & groups dealing with a variety of issues. I am a married mother of 2 & have a passion for working with individuals, couples, and children, I, also, have experience working very well with: anxiety, depression, child/adolescent issues, grief & loss, phase of life issues, anger, abuse/trauma, communication, relationship conflict, parenting issues, domestic violence, & trained in Collaborative Divorce. I have experience in private practice, but I have also worked in a hospital crisis unit and in emergency departments assessing those dealing with a variety of issues for immediate care. My wide range of professional experiences help me bring a rich perspective and skill set to the counseling process. My practice offers the ability to accept commercial insurances. We also offer a discounted sliding fee scale for those that need to/choose to pay out of pocket. We offer daytime, evening, and weekend hours for appointments and are able to schedule a new client's first session expediently.
Struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or toxic relationships? I have helped over hundreds of people overcome their difficulties and get back to feeling better. Feel free to schedule a quick 15 min call to see if we'd work well together. Thanks!
Ellie Mental Health is a new mental health practice opening in Fishers, IN on 8/1/22. We are busting down the doors to make mental health care accessible in a quick, easy fashion. We are out of the box thinkers and are all passionate about caring for individuals and coming along side them whatever struggle they may be experiencing. Our country has never been more disenfranchised and we all have suffered from the negative impact of isolation and trauma as a result of the pandemic. We live in a new world and at Ellie, we are here to break down stigmas surrounding mental health issues and make treatment the norm. Please call our client line at 317-827-7870 for an appointment with one of our highly skilled, open minded and dedicated therapists today.
Life may seem overwhelming, as if you are alone and no one understands you. Maybe you have an issue with someone, but the thought of conflict makes you shut down and avoid the situation. Perhaps you are anxious or consumed with worry or afraid of disappointing others. I have worked with many patients who struggle to stay connected in relationships or effectively communicate with others. You could struggle with anger issues and use anger to defend and protect yourself from being hurt. I have specialized training in Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychotherapy techniques to help, especially if you have a history of complex trauma. We first focus on building the therapy alliance, which I will describe in detail with you. You do the work, while I collaborate with you in your journey.
“I have learned now that while those who speak about one’s miseries usually hurt, those who keep silence hurt more.” - Clive Staples Lewis Beginning the process of therapy can be intimidating, overwhelming, and scary. I completely understand and have been where you are. Sitting in silence only prolongs the inevitable. Trying to resolve the problem with the help of a friend or loved one eases the burden temporarily but you may not get to the core. Working with a trusted therapist, you begin to understand your deeper thought processes, the ineffective loops you’re likely stuck in, and the fear-based thoughts holding you back. I help people struggling with stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, and relational conflicts. I begin where you stand now. I move slowly, gently, and respectfully towards the goals we create together. My therapeutic approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for trauma, and Systemic Family Therapy. Some of my past experiences include working with individuals and couples in several private practice locations over the years, an inpatient drug/alcohol addiction treatment center, and at a U.S. Air Force base helping military members and their families. I also worked as a mental health counselor in a close-security prison for 3 ½ years helping male inmates struggling with mental health issues. A few fun facts about me: I spent 20 years in the U.S. Air Force and have lived in multiple countries and states. I've been married to my beautiful bride for over 20 years and we are empty nesters (if you don't count our 4 pets)!
Hi! I’m Jen (she/her) and I’m not perfect. It took me a long time to be able to say and accept that. In fact, I now embrace the things that are imperfect - all my difficulties and challenges. I have navigated these throughout my life and seek to help others navigate their difficulties and challenges, as well. My therapy style has been described as informal, direct, genuine, and humorous. I am fully authentic with my clients and I hope my clients will be fully authentic with me. I tend to be blunt and call people out on their BS - I say what you can’t or won’t and teach you to do that for yourself. Together, we will address your difficulties by connecting current thoughts, beliefs, and emotions to past experiences. We can’t fix the past, but we can change how we view it and move forward.
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Welcome! It's not easy to seek therapy and I'm glad you're initiating treatment for whatever struggle is bringing you here. I am a licensed psychologist located in the state of Indiana and have operated in private practice since 2002. I work via telehealth, using secure, HIPPA compliant video conferencing, with adults who are navigating a wide variety of mental heath concerns. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional as well as a Certified Clinical Telemental Health provider and I am PsyPact certified to schedule telemental health sessions with clients in 40+ participating US states. It is my goal as your psychologist to collaborate with you to better understand and manage your distress while supporting you in achieving your goals, whether you require short-term intervention or longer-term treatment. I look forward to meeting you!
Help me, help you. Taking a step toward beginning therapy is brave and you aren’t alone! Though it may feel daunting initially, therapy can be quite rewarding. I find joy in discovering strengths in others they may not notice in themselves, while providing practical tools, resources, and support. I value being part of the Social Work field and have worked with a wide range of ages and diagnoses through home-based and telehealth therapy services, outpatient substance use treatment, and outpatient groups for Veterans. I most often work with individuals hoping to navigate symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to help others through a variety of approaches while navigating life changes, stressors, mental health symptoms, and improving family dynamics. With my areas of experience, I hope to help you take the next step and support you through your process. I look forward to partnering with you to set and achieve your goals.
I believe in finding the "silver linings" when faced w/ challenges. We all go through highs & lows in life, but sometimes the lows can begin to feel overwhelming. My goal as a therapist is to help guide you through your challenges by offering a nonjudgmental space w/ gentle feedback & direction.
I'm passionate about helping you to both recognize and build inner resilience. My holistic understanding of wellness is rooted in culturally competent and evidence based approaches to psychotherapy. This foundation is informed not only by my clinical training, but also by an eclectic background in academia, psychological research, social justice movements, a variety of spiritual and religious contexts, mentoring teens, and teaching yoga. I hold an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Christian Theological Seminary and a Clinical Mental Health Counseling license in the state of Indiana. In addition, I hold a BA in both psychology and religious studies from Indiana University, which provides me with a broad understanding of how spirituality, religion, trauma, family systems, and society can affect us both negatively and positively. Learning and growing is a lifelong process that doesn’t end with a degree or certification. I am committed to and energized about my own growth as a clinician and person. This commitment to my own wellness and growth is a cornerstone to my work as a therapist.
Welcome. I’m K. Hilary Curtis-Long, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over eight years of experience in trauma informed and systems-oriented care. My work is grounded in the belief that distress is not a personal failing, but a meaningful response to lived experience—often shaped by relational wounds, cultural narratives, and environments that ask too much of the nervous system. Therapy with me is a space to slow down, listen carefully, and make sense of what your symptoms have been trying to communicate. My clinical background includes training in attachment theory, trauma therapy, Jungian and narrative approaches, feminist theory, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), with a strong emphasis on somatic and mindfulness-based practices. I work with individuals navigating religious trauma, sexuality and identity, attachment wounds, shame, relational harm, and the lingering impacts of early experiences. Many clients come to therapy feeling exhausted by urgency, responsibility, or the pressure to remain functional in systems that feel misaligned with their values. In our work together, we attend to the interconnection between mind, body, and story—exploring how inherited beliefs, early relationships, and social systems have shaped your sense of self, worth, and belonging. Rather than rushing toward solutions, therapy becomes a place to metabolize grief, loosen shame, and reclaim creativity, agency, and meaning at a pace that feels sustainable. Symptoms are approached with curiosity and respect, allowing self- compassion to replace self-blame over time.
Dotson Therapy is open and currently accepting new clients. We are see all clients via online video. Hello. My name is Melissa Dotson, MS, LMHC, a psychotherapist and the president of Dotson Therapy & Associates, LLC in Indianapolis, Indiana. I have been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Indiana since 2016. I have 11 years of mental health work experience dating back to 2008. I have worked in the health care setting since 1996 in a variety of positions, but the majority of that time was spent in the emergency department or critical care. I have experience dealing with mental health in the inpatient, outpatient, and subacute areas. I have worked directly as a mental health counselor since 2010. I am experienced in, although my practice is not limited to, the following areas: Crisis Assessment Individual Therapy Couples/Marital Counseling Substance Abuse Education and Relapse Prevention Groups Substance Abuse Assessment and Individual Therapy (Children, Adolescents, and Adults) I have worked with individuals ranging from 16 years old to individuals in their over 100. Education I obtained my undergraduate and two graduate degrees from The University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, Indiana. BA in Psychology With a Minor in History (May 2007) MS in Psychology (December 2009) MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (August 2014) I obtained my counseling license with the state of Indiana in September 2016.
You have a story to tell. A story about you. It is a story full of hope, joy, confusion, and at times pain. Right now, you may be in that experience of confusion or pain, and feel unsure of how to make good decisions, or any decision at all. I would be honored to hear that story and journey with you as you seek to put new puzzle pieces together to find peace and clarity. All my clients (individual and couple) will come to understand their behavioral responses caused by our internal experiences of pain, what we refer to as our pain cycle. We will then map out new opportunities for personal responsibility and predictability, referred to as our peace cycle, and seek together how to practice and strengthen making decisions within our peace cycle instead of making decisions while coping with our pain cycle.
I was a client before I became a practitioner and still utilize my own therapist from time to time. I do on-line telehealth. I encourage my clients to get cozy with a coffee, tea, favorite blanket, hoodie, and animal in lap if applicable. The online process is very convenient and easy to do. We are all swimming in this pool of life and suffering is inevitable, my job is to help you navigate it in a way that you feel supports your best self. Therapy is only as good as your relationship with your therapist, so if you feel like you resonate with me, send me an email.
It can be difficult to find your way amidst uncertainty. It can be easy to become overwhelmed and feel powerless and even hopeless, to lose a sense of purpose and enjoyment. Sometimes you need someone to help you sort these things out and get to the root of a problem so that you can grow beyond it. If I can help you achieve that in any way, then I have succeeded. My primary client focus at this time is young adults in college or trade school, professional women, working moms, and peripartum women.
We believe that therapy can be FUN and effective without feeling too clinical. We will provide a therapeutic environment that is authentic + real. We meet you where you are at emotionally, then help you move forward.