Therapists in Indiana
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Jonna Marie Capio, LMHC, LLC
Counselor, MS, EdS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bloomington, IN 47401
Waitlist for new clients
I have a waitlist. If you are in a life crisis, a life shift, need behavioral changes, feel "stuck" or if you have found yourself in "transition" where life is demanding you adjust, I would be honored to assist you on your journey. I have a deep respect for the strength, resilience, and depth of people and am passionate about assisting with healing and authentic growth. My style is collaborative and integrates a variety of counseling approaches including; cognitive, behavioral, interpersonal, educational, supportive and spiritual.
I have a waitlist. If you are in a life crisis, a life shift, need behavioral changes, feel "stuck" or if you have found yourself in "transition" where life is demanding you adjust, I would be honored to assist you on your journey. I have a deep respect for the strength, resilience, and depth of people and am passionate about assisting with healing and authentic growth. My style is collaborative and integrates a variety of counseling approaches including; cognitive, behavioral, interpersonal, educational, supportive and spiritual.
![Photo of Britany Mahaffa, MEd, LMHC, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4e27505d-60ea-42de-891a-bb93b7f4f31f/2/320x400.jpeg)
As you search for a counselor, the most important thing is to find someone who can help you with the current obstacles you are facing. You deserve someone who is competent, accepting, and compassionate. I am committed to walking alongside you as you deal with life’s difficulties and struggles. I assist in bringing clarity and focus while working with you toward meeting your goals.
As you search for a counselor, the most important thing is to find someone who can help you with the current obstacles you are facing. You deserve someone who is competent, accepting, and compassionate. I am committed to walking alongside you as you deal with life’s difficulties and struggles. I assist in bringing clarity and focus while working with you toward meeting your goals.
![Photo of Stacey Garcelon, LMHCA, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/48063008-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I help people heal from emotional wounds; cultivate resiliency; and promote mental wellness. I'm availaable at Anam Cara Counseling and horse farm in the peaceful countryside of Rolling Prairie/La Porte. I provide traditional talk therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and/or Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. This is a powerful and highly effective form of therapy where you will interact with horses for personal insight and behavior change. There is no riding involved; and no horse experience is needed.
I help people heal from emotional wounds; cultivate resiliency; and promote mental wellness. I'm availaable at Anam Cara Counseling and horse farm in the peaceful countryside of Rolling Prairie/La Porte. I provide traditional talk therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and/or Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. This is a powerful and highly effective form of therapy where you will interact with horses for personal insight and behavior change. There is no riding involved; and no horse experience is needed.
![Photo of Amy Rager, MA, LMHCA, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/19061e16-08b1-448f-8b64-6eca7f2aee27/1/320x400.jpeg)
Only weekly appointments on Wednesdays at 2 or 3 PM available.- - Are you stuck in an emotional experience that feels never-ending? Maybe you're tired of constantly struggling to keep your emotions under control. I help clients explore their relationship with their thoughts and feelings and gain a greater capacity for the mental ups and downs of life. Through our work together, we can decrease your distress, increase your range of emotions, and enhance your connection with others. I particularly enjoy working with clients who have attempted therapy in the past but still feel stuck and unsatisfied in life.
Only weekly appointments on Wednesdays at 2 or 3 PM available.- - Are you stuck in an emotional experience that feels never-ending? Maybe you're tired of constantly struggling to keep your emotions under control. I help clients explore their relationship with their thoughts and feelings and gain a greater capacity for the mental ups and downs of life. Through our work together, we can decrease your distress, increase your range of emotions, and enhance your connection with others. I particularly enjoy working with clients who have attempted therapy in the past but still feel stuck and unsatisfied in life.
![Photo of Sheldon Shalley, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/34f40f22-90d8-437a-be87-3c0e4be02261/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am Sheldon Shalley, MSW, LCSW. I use a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy, hypnosis, dream work, shamanic healing practices, energy psychology, and mind-body medicine approaches to help people identify, face, and alter beliefs, thoughts, feelings, behaviors, judgments, and painful memories that stand in the way of living one's life. This work allows wounds to heal, helps a person break free from destructive and unhealthy patterns and moves the person toward a greater sense of emotional and spiritual well-being.
I am Sheldon Shalley, MSW, LCSW. I use a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy, hypnosis, dream work, shamanic healing practices, energy psychology, and mind-body medicine approaches to help people identify, face, and alter beliefs, thoughts, feelings, behaviors, judgments, and painful memories that stand in the way of living one's life. This work allows wounds to heal, helps a person break free from destructive and unhealthy patterns and moves the person toward a greater sense of emotional and spiritual well-being.
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Michael graduated in August 2021 with his Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Indiana Wesleyan University. Michael’s work as a therapist is centered around being warm, gentle, and affirming. The way that Michael affirms client’s experiences makes them feel like they are known, seen, and heard. Michael focuses on entering every single person’s story with a sense of curiosity and understanding. Michael believes that every person’s story is unique to them, and their experience needs a safe space to be validated.
Michael graduated in August 2021 with his Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Indiana Wesleyan University. Michael’s work as a therapist is centered around being warm, gentle, and affirming. The way that Michael affirms client’s experiences makes them feel like they are known, seen, and heard. Michael focuses on entering every single person’s story with a sense of curiosity and understanding. Michael believes that every person’s story is unique to them, and their experience needs a safe space to be validated.
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Amber Young, LLC
Counselor, BS, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Noblesville, IN 46060 (Online Only)
You've recognized that you aren't living life the way you want, but you aren't sure where to turn for reliable help. You may have even looked into therapy or presently be seeing a therapist, but your anxiety-related disorder hasn't been effectively addressed. You realize that your anxiety has gotten to be so much of a problem that you can no longer ignore it. It's starting to impact your health, and maybe other areas of your life, too. You have been trying so hard to work on it, but it's been a struggle trying to do it on your own.
You've recognized that you aren't living life the way you want, but you aren't sure where to turn for reliable help. You may have even looked into therapy or presently be seeing a therapist, but your anxiety-related disorder hasn't been effectively addressed. You realize that your anxiety has gotten to be so much of a problem that you can no longer ignore it. It's starting to impact your health, and maybe other areas of your life, too. You have been trying so hard to work on it, but it's been a struggle trying to do it on your own.
![Photo of Jennifer Mysogland, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/584c13ea-1342-4c0c-838f-c6e5ab1cc70b/2/320x400.jpeg)
Jennifer Mysogland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fishers, IN 46038
Waitlist for new clients
In my practice, I provide mental health therapy for individuals and families with specialty in trauma/complex trauma, attachment, grief/loss and adoption. I value coming alongside clients by providing support and empathy while also equipping them with tools for healing and success. I tailor therapy sessions to meet the needs of each individual and family, with a holistic perspective. I believe the client/therapist relationship is foundational to the healing process and while I am trained in advanced modalities; this connection remains a priority in my practice as a facilitator of change.
In my practice, I provide mental health therapy for individuals and families with specialty in trauma/complex trauma, attachment, grief/loss and adoption. I value coming alongside clients by providing support and empathy while also equipping them with tools for healing and success. I tailor therapy sessions to meet the needs of each individual and family, with a holistic perspective. I believe the client/therapist relationship is foundational to the healing process and while I am trained in advanced modalities; this connection remains a priority in my practice as a facilitator of change.
![Photo of Heather Gillam, MS, NCC, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4422e717-4daf-4c14-812d-b9e70dc32239/1/320x400.jpeg)
You are deserving of love & satisfying intimate relationships. Enhance your Intimate Relationship through a variety of counseling options including secular premarital counseling, marital therapy, couples sex therapy, relationship counseling & Individual counseling. Sessions can help you improve your communication skills, Develop new ways of solving conflict, Learn how to express affection in more meaningful ways, Identify your role within the relationship, Gain a deeper understanding of your partner & work to negotiate choices that benefit your relationship and increase satisfaction.
You are deserving of love & satisfying intimate relationships. Enhance your Intimate Relationship through a variety of counseling options including secular premarital counseling, marital therapy, couples sex therapy, relationship counseling & Individual counseling. Sessions can help you improve your communication skills, Develop new ways of solving conflict, Learn how to express affection in more meaningful ways, Identify your role within the relationship, Gain a deeper understanding of your partner & work to negotiate choices that benefit your relationship and increase satisfaction.
![Photo of Anne Devine, LMFT, CST, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c49d504b-950d-4aa8-aea3-19816d707901/3/320x400.jpeg)
Anne Devine
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Waitlist for 5:00 or later appointments. As a Certified Sex Therapist, I help committed couples fix their sexual issues and create connected, happy relationships. My clients may worry about speaking to an outsider about their struggles, but I'm not afraid to tackle the hard things about relationships and intimacy with knowledge, humor, and compassion. A poor sex life can cause arguments, pulling away, and sometimes the end of partnerships. If you're ready to work for the sex life you want and deserve, I'd love to help you achieve it. To learn more about me, visit my website at annedevine.net, or watch my videos on Youtube.
Waitlist for 5:00 or later appointments. As a Certified Sex Therapist, I help committed couples fix their sexual issues and create connected, happy relationships. My clients may worry about speaking to an outsider about their struggles, but I'm not afraid to tackle the hard things about relationships and intimacy with knowledge, humor, and compassion. A poor sex life can cause arguments, pulling away, and sometimes the end of partnerships. If you're ready to work for the sex life you want and deserve, I'd love to help you achieve it. To learn more about me, visit my website at annedevine.net, or watch my videos on Youtube.
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My ideal client is someone who acknowledges a problem exists, even if they don’t quite know what it is. The source of that issue can be discovered and processed through therapy, leaving the client with effective tools and skills to cope with and manage their emotions.
My ideal client is someone who acknowledges a problem exists, even if they don’t quite know what it is. The source of that issue can be discovered and processed through therapy, leaving the client with effective tools and skills to cope with and manage their emotions.
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Kathy G Slaughter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46220
NOT accepting NEW clients! Feeling disconnected from yourself or those closest to you? Not sure why? Are you ready to get more out of life, sex, and relationships? I’m here to help you do just that. Let’s unpack what’s not working for you, while also identifying and building on your strengths. Together, we’ll guide you towards new ways of thinking, feeling, and acting that align with your true self. I specialize in helping thoughtful, self-aware individuals like you discover your path to pleasure, agency, and love, leading to sincere and fulfilling connections.
NOT accepting NEW clients! Feeling disconnected from yourself or those closest to you? Not sure why? Are you ready to get more out of life, sex, and relationships? I’m here to help you do just that. Let’s unpack what’s not working for you, while also identifying and building on your strengths. Together, we’ll guide you towards new ways of thinking, feeling, and acting that align with your true self. I specialize in helping thoughtful, self-aware individuals like you discover your path to pleasure, agency, and love, leading to sincere and fulfilling connections.
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It is my privilege to offer my clients a uniquely better experience, individually designed to ensure a future of good health, happiness, and positive life-change that brings pride and joy to them and to their families. I am honored to stand with my clients as they restore lost hope, dreams, and relationships throughout their journeys of wellness and recovery! I am honored to be a part of so many individuals’ journeys and helping them create the best versions of themselves. My hope is to not only validate and empower lived experiences, but to also challenge growth in building resilience in my clients.
It is my privilege to offer my clients a uniquely better experience, individually designed to ensure a future of good health, happiness, and positive life-change that brings pride and joy to them and to their families. I am honored to stand with my clients as they restore lost hope, dreams, and relationships throughout their journeys of wellness and recovery! I am honored to be a part of so many individuals’ journeys and helping them create the best versions of themselves. My hope is to not only validate and empower lived experiences, but to also challenge growth in building resilience in my clients.
![Photo of Kris Gale, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4aa28da6-38ec-4bf0-88e1-608a0876eb13/1/320x400.jpeg)
Kris Gale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46240 (Online Only)
Being a human is hard work! In therapy, we can learn, grow, and play with our experiences as a team. Together, we can learn to accept and value both the amazing and difficult things that come with a rich, meaningful life. Sometimes the challenges of life get in the way of our ability to access our individual and collective power to heal. Therapy offers a space to discover the parts of us that have become burdened and lovingly invite them to reconnect with our truest selves.
Being a human is hard work! In therapy, we can learn, grow, and play with our experiences as a team. Together, we can learn to accept and value both the amazing and difficult things that come with a rich, meaningful life. Sometimes the challenges of life get in the way of our ability to access our individual and collective power to heal. Therapy offers a space to discover the parts of us that have become burdened and lovingly invite them to reconnect with our truest selves.
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Alex Long Therapeutic Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46260 (Online Only)
Hello! I'm Alex, a licensed clinical Social Worker. I enjoy working with individuals that are struggling with life transitions and feel that they are ready to utilize a safe space to be themselves and begin to heal.
Hello! I'm Alex, a licensed clinical Social Worker. I enjoy working with individuals that are struggling with life transitions and feel that they are ready to utilize a safe space to be themselves and begin to heal.
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I am excited to work with you to help with everything from refreshing your relationships, to exploring your family dynamics, and guiding you on your journey towards self healing and discovery. I come from a collaborative approach where I will work with you to help you thrive. I am here to offer guidance, support, and practical tools to help you and your family flourish.
I am excited to work with you to help with everything from refreshing your relationships, to exploring your family dynamics, and guiding you on your journey towards self healing and discovery. I come from a collaborative approach where I will work with you to help you thrive. I am here to offer guidance, support, and practical tools to help you and your family flourish.
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I am deeply committed to supporting individuals on their life journey, fostering an environment for healing, transformation, and empowerment through providing accessible mental health services and practical tools to help each client meet their needs.
I am deeply committed to supporting individuals on their life journey, fostering an environment for healing, transformation, and empowerment through providing accessible mental health services and practical tools to help each client meet their needs.
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I love helping people. I've been in practice on the Westside of Indianapolis for over 28 years. We are a general psychology practice with individual and couples counseling services, working with teens and adults. We offer some testing services as well. We have a good reputation with the Christian community in and around Indianapolis.
I love helping people. I've been in practice on the Westside of Indianapolis for over 28 years. We are a general psychology practice with individual and couples counseling services, working with teens and adults. We offer some testing services as well. We have a good reputation with the Christian community in and around Indianapolis.
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Hi, I'm Jennifer Chadwick, a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and a Credentialed Sexual Abuse Youth Clinician (CSAYC). For 24 years, I've found joy and purpose in walking with others on their mental health journeys. My mission is to help individuals, children, and families restore hope and wellbeing. I firmly believe in the power of connection to transform lives. My goal is to offer a tailored, holistic approach. Using a blend of therapies, I build on your inner strengths and give you tools to reach your goals. Together, we'll create a safe, nurturing environment for you to process challenges and foster healing.
Hi, I'm Jennifer Chadwick, a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and a Credentialed Sexual Abuse Youth Clinician (CSAYC). For 24 years, I've found joy and purpose in walking with others on their mental health journeys. My mission is to help individuals, children, and families restore hope and wellbeing. I firmly believe in the power of connection to transform lives. My goal is to offer a tailored, holistic approach. Using a blend of therapies, I build on your inner strengths and give you tools to reach your goals. Together, we'll create a safe, nurturing environment for you to process challenges and foster healing.
![Photo of Tandy Moffitt, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8dd2fd68-4a5e-46b8-896f-482cf7d2151b/2/320x400.jpeg)
Tandy Moffitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Brownsburg, IN 46112 (Online Only)
Taking care of you is important. It takes courage to carve out time to work toward self empowerment and growth. I value relationship building and reflection through the use of an eclectic approach pulling from cognitive behavior, solution focused, and other personalized therapy approaches. Together we can explore your concerns and develop plans to strive for your goals.
Taking care of you is important. It takes courage to carve out time to work toward self empowerment and growth. I value relationship building and reflection through the use of an eclectic approach pulling from cognitive behavior, solution focused, and other personalized therapy approaches. Together we can explore your concerns and develop plans to strive for your goals.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Average cost per session
$125
Therapists in Indiana who prioritize treating:
91% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
73% | Trauma and PTSD |
70% | Self Esteem |
67% | Coping Skills |
66% | Relationship Issues |
64% | Stress |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
75% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
69% | Aetna |
69% | Elevance |
How Therapists in Indiana see their clients
74% | In Person and Online | |
26% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
83% | Female | |
16% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Indiana?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.