Couples Counseling Therapists in Indianapolis, IN
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Sujata Ghate
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46204
I use attachment theory and CBT to help couples communicate better.
Feeling stuck, burned out, or struggling with imposter syndrome? Difficulties in even one area of life leads to us feeling overwhelmed and consumed with negative thoughts. I'm here to help you feel supported and get unstuck. When one thing in life is going badly, we tend to feel overwhelmed and consumed with negative thoughts. I'm here to improve that through healing from the past, embracing change, identifying strengths that were always there, as well as gain new confidence. I use a variety of evidence-based approaches to therapy to clients grow through challenging seasons into confident people once again.
I use attachment theory and CBT to help couples communicate better.
Feeling stuck, burned out, or struggling with imposter syndrome? Difficulties in even one area of life leads to us feeling overwhelmed and consumed with negative thoughts. I'm here to help you feel supported and get unstuck. When one thing in life is going badly, we tend to feel overwhelmed and consumed with negative thoughts. I'm here to improve that through healing from the past, embracing change, identifying strengths that were always there, as well as gain new confidence. I use a variety of evidence-based approaches to therapy to clients grow through challenging seasons into confident people once again.
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Hazel Owens | Cultural Responsive Care Relationship Specialist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals, couples, and families through a variety of pit stops on their journey towards healing, that include but are not limited to: Pre-marital Counseling, Complexities in Dating, Childhood Trauma/Wounds, Marital Concerns, Anxiety, Depression, Faith & Spirituality concerns/hurts, Life Adjustments, & Racial Trauma/Identity Concerns.
Sometimes the journey of life can take us to places where we don’t want to be. That place can leave us feeling scared, isolated, anxious, hurt, traumatized, and disconnected from those we care about. It is a complete joy and honor to work with individuals and couples as they face these difficulties or are being proactive in ways to navigate the places where life may take them. I believe the client is the expert of their own life and I get to help them navigate the complexities of life and relationships.
I work with individuals, couples, and families through a variety of pit stops on their journey towards healing, that include but are not limited to: Pre-marital Counseling, Complexities in Dating, Childhood Trauma/Wounds, Marital Concerns, Anxiety, Depression, Faith & Spirituality concerns/hurts, Life Adjustments, & Racial Trauma/Identity Concerns.
Sometimes the journey of life can take us to places where we don’t want to be. That place can leave us feeling scared, isolated, anxious, hurt, traumatized, and disconnected from those we care about. It is a complete joy and honor to work with individuals and couples as they face these difficulties or are being proactive in ways to navigate the places where life may take them. I believe the client is the expert of their own life and I get to help them navigate the complexities of life and relationships.
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Beth Kelleher
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46217
The therapy room is special to me because it's often the first place we can slow down and sort out all the noise in our heads. Life moves fast and relationships are often complicated. With compassion and curiosity let's organize your thoughts, feelings, and relationship issues to ensure you're living the life you want to live! I am skilled at working with anxiety, ADHD, faith deconstruction, body image, couples communication, grief, and depression. As a certified yoga teacher I pay close attention to the mind/body connection as we work for more peace and balance in your life.
The therapy room is special to me because it's often the first place we can slow down and sort out all the noise in our heads. Life moves fast and relationships are often complicated. With compassion and curiosity let's organize your thoughts, feelings, and relationship issues to ensure you're living the life you want to live! I am skilled at working with anxiety, ADHD, faith deconstruction, body image, couples communication, grief, and depression. As a certified yoga teacher I pay close attention to the mind/body connection as we work for more peace and balance in your life.
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Brendan Conn
Counselor, MS, LMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46202 (Online Only)
There is no "ideal client" in my eyes. I think the most important part of this experience is finding the right therapeutic relationship. If your needs fall into one of my specialties, great. If not, that is okay too. Feel free to reach out and we can chat about what you are wanting out of services and I promise to be transparent if I think we would be a good fit. My goal is not to find the "ideal client" but instead help in any way that I can. If that means finding someone else, I am good with that and will help you find someone that would benefit you more than myself.
There is no "ideal client" in my eyes. I think the most important part of this experience is finding the right therapeutic relationship. If your needs fall into one of my specialties, great. If not, that is okay too. Feel free to reach out and we can chat about what you are wanting out of services and I promise to be transparent if I think we would be a good fit. My goal is not to find the "ideal client" but instead help in any way that I can. If that means finding someone else, I am good with that and will help you find someone that would benefit you more than myself.
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I am very passionate about my clients and I provide a safe, calming environment to help build the therapeutic relationship and allow my client to feel comfortable.
As a licensed mental health counselor and EMDR therapist, I have had many opportunities to serve a variety of populations and help clients overcome both personal and professional challenges. I have a passion for helping teens and adults develop coping skills to manage their life stressors. I have had significant therapeutic experience working with clients experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, behavior problems, anger, and grief and loss.
I am very passionate about my clients and I provide a safe, calming environment to help build the therapeutic relationship and allow my client to feel comfortable.
As a licensed mental health counselor and EMDR therapist, I have had many opportunities to serve a variety of populations and help clients overcome both personal and professional challenges. I have a passion for helping teens and adults develop coping skills to manage their life stressors. I have had significant therapeutic experience working with clients experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, behavior problems, anger, and grief and loss.
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Susana Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46227 (Online Only)
I provide therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship issues (no couples counseling).
Hello, my name is Susana Wilson! I'm excited to meet you and start our therapy work together. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. After completing education and training in grad school in 2010 at IUPUI I provided therapy in a clinical setting and then moved to teletherapy. I have experience in treating patients with anxiety, depression, grief and coping with trauma in the present moment. There isn't "a one size fits all" approach to therapy. I will meet you where you are at. I want to empower you and help guide you through any challenges that arise.
I provide therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship issues (no couples counseling).
Hello, my name is Susana Wilson! I'm excited to meet you and start our therapy work together. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. After completing education and training in grad school in 2010 at IUPUI I provided therapy in a clinical setting and then moved to teletherapy. I have experience in treating patients with anxiety, depression, grief and coping with trauma in the present moment. There isn't "a one size fits all" approach to therapy. I will meet you where you are at. I want to empower you and help guide you through any challenges that arise.
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I work with a variety of individuals, couples, and families dealing with such problems as anxiety, depression, stress management, and relationship difficulties. One of my special interests is assisting clients with improving their decision-making in important life areas. Recently I published a book on judgment and ways to enhance it. I am also experienced in providing psychological evaluations for assessment of attention deficit disorders, fitness for bariatric surgery, and court-related issues. I look forward to helping others explore strategies to enhance well-being and lead more fulfilling lives.
I work with a variety of individuals, couples, and families dealing with such problems as anxiety, depression, stress management, and relationship difficulties. One of my special interests is assisting clients with improving their decision-making in important life areas. Recently I published a book on judgment and ways to enhance it. I am also experienced in providing psychological evaluations for assessment of attention deficit disorders, fitness for bariatric surgery, and court-related issues. I look forward to helping others explore strategies to enhance well-being and lead more fulfilling lives.
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Joel A. Makin
Counselor, LMHC, LCAC, LPC, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46204 (Online Only)
Are you navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, or battling anxiety, depression, or addiction? I can help. Specializing in profound transformation and personal growth, I guide you to explore emotions, heal from past traumas, and achieve lasting fulfillment. With a deep understanding of the mind, we'll confront unresolved issues and develop an integrated self. Whether seeking meaning, authenticity, or overcoming specific challenges, I'm here to support your journey toward a fulfilling life. Discover balance and fulfillment today.
Are you navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, or battling anxiety, depression, or addiction? I can help. Specializing in profound transformation and personal growth, I guide you to explore emotions, heal from past traumas, and achieve lasting fulfillment. With a deep understanding of the mind, we'll confront unresolved issues and develop an integrated self. Whether seeking meaning, authenticity, or overcoming specific challenges, I'm here to support your journey toward a fulfilling life. Discover balance and fulfillment today.
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Greetings and thank you for your interest in my practice. My approach to treatment of individuals, couples, and family's is tailored to fit the unique needs of each situation. I have experience in working with a variety of concerns relating to challenging thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
Greetings and thank you for your interest in my practice. My approach to treatment of individuals, couples, and family's is tailored to fit the unique needs of each situation. I have experience in working with a variety of concerns relating to challenging thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
Ladrienne Cage
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46216 (Online Only)
Every individual brings unique value to their therapy process. Working together, we will explore and build on those qualities to help you move past the events that led you to this moment. My goal is to assist you in creating better mental and emotional spaces in your life by helping you develop skills to address concerns such as depression, anxiety, stressors, life transitions, parenting, relationship issues, and more. If you are seeking someone with well-rounded experiences (therapeutic foster care, case management, home-based services, school-based services, and community mental health services), feel free to contact me.
Every individual brings unique value to their therapy process. Working together, we will explore and build on those qualities to help you move past the events that led you to this moment. My goal is to assist you in creating better mental and emotional spaces in your life by helping you develop skills to address concerns such as depression, anxiety, stressors, life transitions, parenting, relationship issues, and more. If you are seeking someone with well-rounded experiences (therapeutic foster care, case management, home-based services, school-based services, and community mental health services), feel free to contact me.
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Michele Prible
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MAMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46220
I have particular interest and training in working with couples who desire deeper connection & intimacy in their relationship.
Many of us want to be more grounded, live life more fully and also experience deeper connection in our relationships. We can find ourselves disoriented, uncertain, and even overwhelmed as we experience transitions, stress, and events that affect us & our closest relationships. Sometimes it can be hard to even articulate exactly what's wrong. 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.
I have particular interest and training in working with couples who desire deeper connection & intimacy in their relationship.
Many of us want to be more grounded, live life more fully and also experience deeper connection in our relationships. We can find ourselves disoriented, uncertain, and even overwhelmed as we experience transitions, stress, and events that affect us & our closest relationships. Sometimes it can be hard to even articulate exactly what's wrong. 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.
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I have great respect for marriage and enjoy working with dating, engaged, and married couples.
Are you feeling lonely in your relationship? Are you lacking meaning in your daily life? Have you been having the same arguments over and over again? Do you feel disconnected from yourself and/or others? Are you looking for someone to hear your story? I would love to have that honor and carry the hope for you until you can pick it back up again. We are given the gift of one another in our marital and family relationships to love and support us through our daily journey. We are part of a system that forms and challenges us. I can help you improve communication, intimacy, and family interaction while working through emotions.
I have great respect for marriage and enjoy working with dating, engaged, and married couples.
Are you feeling lonely in your relationship? Are you lacking meaning in your daily life? Have you been having the same arguments over and over again? Do you feel disconnected from yourself and/or others? Are you looking for someone to hear your story? I would love to have that honor and carry the hope for you until you can pick it back up again. We are given the gift of one another in our marital and family relationships to love and support us through our daily journey. We are part of a system that forms and challenges us. I can help you improve communication, intimacy, and family interaction while working through emotions.
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Are you looking for help with child/parenting concerns, relationship issues, and/or unhealthy patterns, including addictions? You don’t have to face these things alone! My experience and skills are helping children, families, adults and couples to work toward building healthy connections and relationships. My background includes training and practice in child-centered play therapy, early childhood mental health development at Riley Hospital, as well as marriage and family therapy. In addition to my private practice, I have worked extensively with incarcerated youth and women.
Are you looking for help with child/parenting concerns, relationship issues, and/or unhealthy patterns, including addictions? You don’t have to face these things alone! My experience and skills are helping children, families, adults and couples to work toward building healthy connections and relationships. My background includes training and practice in child-centered play therapy, early childhood mental health development at Riley Hospital, as well as marriage and family therapy. In addition to my private practice, I have worked extensively with incarcerated youth and women.
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If you want a meaningful life, a confident self, a better relationship, and you are willing to roll up your sleeves, I can help you get there.
Opting for therapy is not easy. The thought may even be scary. Well, that's normal. Who wants to open their private pains to someone they've just met? But when life hurts, when you've tried your best to fix things and it just isn't working, you might consider doing something different. Life's too short to merely abide in distress.
If you want a meaningful life, a confident self, a better relationship, and you are willing to roll up your sleeves, I can help you get there.
Opting for therapy is not easy. The thought may even be scary. Well, that's normal. Who wants to open their private pains to someone they've just met? But when life hurts, when you've tried your best to fix things and it just isn't working, you might consider doing something different. Life's too short to merely abide in distress.
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Kristina Haus
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46234 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with and have experience counseling couples, with a variety of relational and sexual issues, blended families, divorcing couples and individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, addictions, anger issues, cultural assimilation issues, sexual issues, relational problems and those in crisis.
My hope is that through my direct style of therapy, I can help you find your way to a more fulfilling and authentic life. I believe that my clients are most successful when we can establish an open and honest therapeutic relationship. I want to work alongside you and possibly your spouse, children or family to pursue a healthier approach to life.
I enjoy working with and have experience counseling couples, with a variety of relational and sexual issues, blended families, divorcing couples and individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, addictions, anger issues, cultural assimilation issues, sexual issues, relational problems and those in crisis.
My hope is that through my direct style of therapy, I can help you find your way to a more fulfilling and authentic life. I believe that my clients are most successful when we can establish an open and honest therapeutic relationship. I want to work alongside you and possibly your spouse, children or family to pursue a healthier approach to life.
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Cydaria LaShon Cooke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MBA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! Taking care of your body from your neck up is just as important as taking care of your body from the neck down. We must be personally healthy in order to enjoy our lives, provide support to ourselves, and support to others. Are you having troubles with a big transition in your life? Trouble getting grounded? Are you needing support or self direction? Relationship concerns/couples counseling? Feeling sad/depressed, anxious, and/or need someone to talk to? I am accepting new clients!
Hi! Taking care of your body from your neck up is just as important as taking care of your body from the neck down. We must be personally healthy in order to enjoy our lives, provide support to ourselves, and support to others. Are you having troubles with a big transition in your life? Trouble getting grounded? Are you needing support or self direction? Relationship concerns/couples counseling? Feeling sad/depressed, anxious, and/or need someone to talk to? I am accepting new clients!
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Megan Carrie-Connor Knueve
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46268 (Online Only)
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.
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Our staff of counselors, who specialize in trauma and attachment issues, delight in helping you deal with relationship issues in your family, anxiety and depression, parent/child issues and many other mental health issues. While we are known as a Christian counseling center, we work with you where you are in your life and assist you in dealing with the issues you bring to the therapeutic relationship. Treatment processes range from traditional talk therapy to Attachment Based Relationship Therapy.
Our staff of counselors, who specialize in trauma and attachment issues, delight in helping you deal with relationship issues in your family, anxiety and depression, parent/child issues and many other mental health issues. While we are known as a Christian counseling center, we work with you where you are in your life and assist you in dealing with the issues you bring to the therapeutic relationship. Treatment processes range from traditional talk therapy to Attachment Based Relationship Therapy.
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Cheryl Bauer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46218 (Online Only)
I strive to create a supportive, trusting, and safe therapeutic relationship in which people can heal from their trauma, reconnect with themselves, and realize their goals.
Hello! My name is Cheryl Bauer, I'm excited to meet you and work with you on your therapy goals. I have a great deal of experience working with adults struggling with addictions, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship problems. Sometimes life can feel overwhelming, and it's not easy to navigate emotional turmoil alone. We all need help and support during difficult times, and it is important to be able to process our emotions with someone who can provide compassion, insight, and understanding in order to regain a sense of inner peace and healing.
I strive to create a supportive, trusting, and safe therapeutic relationship in which people can heal from their trauma, reconnect with themselves, and realize their goals.
Hello! My name is Cheryl Bauer, I'm excited to meet you and work with you on your therapy goals. I have a great deal of experience working with adults struggling with addictions, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship problems. Sometimes life can feel overwhelming, and it's not easy to navigate emotional turmoil alone. We all need help and support during difficult times, and it is important to be able to process our emotions with someone who can provide compassion, insight, and understanding in order to regain a sense of inner peace and healing.
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American Behavioral Counseling LLC, provide therapy for individual, couples, families, children in a comfortable, supportive, and confidential setting with a personalized approach.
I am currently working as a Private Contractor serving as a Mental Mental Therapist, providing a safe, non-judgmental environment. Together we will set a plan to assist in achieving and maintaining your personal goals or achieve new ones. I strive to connect clients to resources and tools to rebuild their lives.
American Behavioral Counseling LLC, provide therapy for individual, couples, families, children in a comfortable, supportive, and confidential setting with a personalized approach.
I am currently working as a Private Contractor serving as a Mental Mental Therapist, providing a safe, non-judgmental environment. Together we will set a plan to assist in achieving and maintaining your personal goals or achieve new ones. I strive to connect clients to resources and tools to rebuild their lives.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.