Existential Therapists in Indianapolis, IN
My practice is an eclectic and integrative mix of psychodynamic, humanistic, existential and cognitive behavioral theories.
I am a psychodynamically trained therapist specializing in body (somatic), nature (eco-therapy), and mindfulness-based approaches to psychotherapy. I work with folks who want a fresh perspective, holistic support, and empowerment for their mental health journey. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship issues, adjustments and transitions, anger, self-esteem, body image concerns and disordered eating, religious trauma, spiritual concerns, and neurodivergent living, I am along for the ride. I strive to embody both cultural humility and multiculturalism, creating a safe space that supports BIPOC, LGBTQIA+.
My practice is an eclectic and integrative mix of psychodynamic, humanistic, existential and cognitive behavioral theories.
I am a psychodynamically trained therapist specializing in body (somatic), nature (eco-therapy), and mindfulness-based approaches to psychotherapy. I work with folks who want a fresh perspective, holistic support, and empowerment for their mental health journey. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship issues, adjustments and transitions, anger, self-esteem, body image concerns and disordered eating, religious trauma, spiritual concerns, and neurodivergent living, I am along for the ride. I strive to embody both cultural humility and multiculturalism, creating a safe space that supports BIPOC, LGBTQIA+.
The people I work with tend to be navigating life changes and transitions, exploring identity concerns and/or neurodiversity, as well as seeking ways to manage their emotions. Curiosity, openness to new perspectives, and motivation to take action are welcomed. Transition can mean many things: entering the workforce, going to school, beginning/ending a relationship, gender, existential concerns, learning how to "adult" and so much more. I enjoy helping people learn more about themselves and building skills. This helps us know how to take care of ourselves and give us ideas of what to do when life gets messy.
The people I work with tend to be navigating life changes and transitions, exploring identity concerns and/or neurodiversity, as well as seeking ways to manage their emotions. Curiosity, openness to new perspectives, and motivation to take action are welcomed. Transition can mean many things: entering the workforce, going to school, beginning/ending a relationship, gender, existential concerns, learning how to "adult" and so much more. I enjoy helping people learn more about themselves and building skills. This helps us know how to take care of ourselves and give us ideas of what to do when life gets messy.
I work with clients who are dealing with anger, depression, anxiety, grief, existential quandaries and identity issues (gender, sexual, etc).
I work with clients who are ready for change and are eager to honestly examine their lives-- clients who are ready to explore issues which have generated disappointments, resentments, loneliness, pain, anger, or heartache. Life is hard, and at times we all need someone who will see us, hear us, and help us explore who we are and why we do the things we do. My approach is primarily psychodynamic and it is highly influenced by object relations and attachment theory. I believe our work is a collaborative effort. I provide a compassionate, engaging and respectful environment for clients.
I work with clients who are dealing with anger, depression, anxiety, grief, existential quandaries and identity issues (gender, sexual, etc).
I work with clients who are ready for change and are eager to honestly examine their lives-- clients who are ready to explore issues which have generated disappointments, resentments, loneliness, pain, anger, or heartache. Life is hard, and at times we all need someone who will see us, hear us, and help us explore who we are and why we do the things we do. My approach is primarily psychodynamic and it is highly influenced by object relations and attachment theory. I believe our work is a collaborative effort. I provide a compassionate, engaging and respectful environment for clients.
I offer an eclectic range of modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, existential therapy, Christian perspective, positive pschology, and more.
Hi there! Are you looking for a therapist who will simultaneously be your cheerleader and challenger? Who will empower you to step into the best version of yourself and take charge of your mental health and life? Look no further. My name is Iris and I am a Masters-level clinician who is currently pursuing a doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology.
I offer an eclectic range of modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, existential therapy, Christian perspective, positive pschology, and more.
Hi there! Are you looking for a therapist who will simultaneously be your cheerleader and challenger? Who will empower you to step into the best version of yourself and take charge of your mental health and life? Look no further. My name is Iris and I am a Masters-level clinician who is currently pursuing a doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology.
Jil Hus
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LCPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46204 (Online Only)
I primarily utilize a Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT), approach but include a mix of both Existential and Mindfulness based techniques.
I embody a passion for helping others achieve their ideal self in all facets of the lifespan. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, adults, as well as families and couples. My areas of expertise include; mood disorders, crisis and trauma, phase of life concerns, parenting/co-parenting, gender, identity, and sexual orientation concerns, as well as career-related challenges.
I primarily utilize a Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT), approach but include a mix of both Existential and Mindfulness based techniques.
I embody a passion for helping others achieve their ideal self in all facets of the lifespan. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, adults, as well as families and couples. My areas of expertise include; mood disorders, crisis and trauma, phase of life concerns, parenting/co-parenting, gender, identity, and sexual orientation concerns, as well as career-related challenges.
I'm a clinician seeking to sit alongside you and process whatever is most pressing in your life utilizing the insights of Cognitive Behavioral, Behavioral, and Existential Therapies.
There are moments when life can feel overwhelming - tension in a close relationship, anxiety about "being good enough," or the challenge of maintaining motivation to get done what needs to get done. These experiences might leave you feeling frustrated, fearful, or confused. The problem is that life can be so busy that it's difficult to find time to process all these factors let alone address them. Here we find the beauty of counseling, it offers much needed things: time and space. Time where you can put down your walls and express what's really on your mind in a space where you know you will be heard.
I'm a clinician seeking to sit alongside you and process whatever is most pressing in your life utilizing the insights of Cognitive Behavioral, Behavioral, and Existential Therapies.
There are moments when life can feel overwhelming - tension in a close relationship, anxiety about "being good enough," or the challenge of maintaining motivation to get done what needs to get done. These experiences might leave you feeling frustrated, fearful, or confused. The problem is that life can be so busy that it's difficult to find time to process all these factors let alone address them. Here we find the beauty of counseling, it offers much needed things: time and space. Time where you can put down your walls and express what's really on your mind in a space where you know you will be heard.
Stephanie Mowery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46220
My therapeutic style draws upon several approaches including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and existential therapy.
My passion is helping people confront and move beyond stressful life events and self-sabotaging behaviors to achieve peace of mind and personal wellness. I specialize in working with people with disordered eating and those who want to improve their relationship with food and their body. I also work with individuals navigating anxiety, codependency, depression, relationship issues, addictions, low self-worth, and life transitions.
My therapeutic style draws upon several approaches including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and existential therapy.
My passion is helping people confront and move beyond stressful life events and self-sabotaging behaviors to achieve peace of mind and personal wellness. I specialize in working with people with disordered eating and those who want to improve their relationship with food and their body. I also work with individuals navigating anxiety, codependency, depression, relationship issues, addictions, low self-worth, and life transitions.
Stephanie Burkus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSTS
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46250 (Online Only)
I am competent in therapies such as EMDR, DBT, CBT, supportive therapy and existential therapy.
You need a safe space to truly express yourself and work through tough emotions. Things like trauma and anxiety disrupt the nervous system, and it takes a special skill set to find your center in times of stress. I am a therapist that helps people tackle feelings of shame that often stem from dysfunctional family dynamics. If you're struggling with setting boundaries, finding balance, or navigating your mental health in general, I am here to help you work through it.
I am competent in therapies such as EMDR, DBT, CBT, supportive therapy and existential therapy.
You need a safe space to truly express yourself and work through tough emotions. Things like trauma and anxiety disrupt the nervous system, and it takes a special skill set to find your center in times of stress. I am a therapist that helps people tackle feelings of shame that often stem from dysfunctional family dynamics. If you're struggling with setting boundaries, finding balance, or navigating your mental health in general, I am here to help you work through it.
I primarily operate from an existential approach, but I frequently incorporate EMDR and cognitive-behavioral interventions as well.
There may come a time when you find yourself at your wit’s end, unable to find a solution for the troubles life has thrown your way. After all, we should be able to solve our own problems, right? For many of us, the decision to call a therapist is the last thing on our list as it can feel like admitting weakness, but it takes courage to make that call. Whether you're struggling with addictions, a serious mental illness, or just feeling 'stuck' in life, I strive in my work to make you glad you reached out.
I primarily operate from an existential approach, but I frequently incorporate EMDR and cognitive-behavioral interventions as well.
There may come a time when you find yourself at your wit’s end, unable to find a solution for the troubles life has thrown your way. After all, we should be able to solve our own problems, right? For many of us, the decision to call a therapist is the last thing on our list as it can feel like admitting weakness, but it takes courage to make that call. Whether you're struggling with addictions, a serious mental illness, or just feeling 'stuck' in life, I strive in my work to make you glad you reached out.
With 15 years experience in private practice and academia, I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, mindfulness, existential, and interpersonal, and polyvagal-informed therapies.
Life changes and trauma can lead to disconnection from ourselves and others. This disconnection can manifest as anxiety, depression, and loneliness. Through therapy, we can untangle the changes and trauma so we can truly hear ourselves. Our work might include emotional processing and regulation, self-compassion, self-acceptance, and mind-body awareness. At each step, I will check in with you and guide the pacing to fit your needs and goals. (See my website for more information.) Authorized to practice in all PsyPact states via telepsychology.
With 15 years experience in private practice and academia, I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, mindfulness, existential, and interpersonal, and polyvagal-informed therapies.
Life changes and trauma can lead to disconnection from ourselves and others. This disconnection can manifest as anxiety, depression, and loneliness. Through therapy, we can untangle the changes and trauma so we can truly hear ourselves. Our work might include emotional processing and regulation, self-compassion, self-acceptance, and mind-body awareness. At each step, I will check in with you and guide the pacing to fit your needs and goals. (See my website for more information.) Authorized to practice in all PsyPact states via telepsychology.
Hello, my name is Tyler Ellison. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapist. I focus on stress recognition and and compassionate responsiveness for individuals experiencing anxiety and depressive symptoms. I am a humanistic, person-centered, existential therapist. I use solution-focused strategies paired with Mindfulness-Based interventions. I have worked with clients from a diverse set of backgrounds and neurodiverse dispositions. I have worked with children, teens, adults, and seniors.
Hello, my name is Tyler Ellison. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapist. I focus on stress recognition and and compassionate responsiveness for individuals experiencing anxiety and depressive symptoms. I am a humanistic, person-centered, existential therapist. I use solution-focused strategies paired with Mindfulness-Based interventions. I have worked with clients from a diverse set of backgrounds and neurodiverse dispositions. I have worked with children, teens, adults, and seniors.
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Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46201 (Online Only)
With an existential approach and a focus on your personal strengths, we’ll collaborate to achieve a healthier you.
Hello there! My goal is to help you find a more stable and happier sense of self so you can better understand and process where you are in your life. I believe in building a strong foundation of health that will support you not just now, but in the future as well. By getting to know and understand yourself better, you’ll be better prepared for a brighter future. When we work together, you’ll find that I truly listen and hear you, treating you with the dignity and respect you deserve. I focus on identifying and working through the challenges that might be holding you back from reaching your goals. With an existential approach
With an existential approach and a focus on your personal strengths, we’ll collaborate to achieve a healthier you.
Hello there! My goal is to help you find a more stable and happier sense of self so you can better understand and process where you are in your life. I believe in building a strong foundation of health that will support you not just now, but in the future as well. By getting to know and understand yourself better, you’ll be better prepared for a brighter future. When we work together, you’ll find that I truly listen and hear you, treating you with the dignity and respect you deserve. I focus on identifying and working through the challenges that might be holding you back from reaching your goals. With an existential approach
One of the most challenging things to do sometimes is to ask for help. Seeking out a therapist is no different; maybe even more challenging. By reaching out and embracing counseling, you could learn and develop new skills for dealing with stress, anxiety and depression, more effective ways of coping, and improve self-esteem.
One of the most challenging things to do sometimes is to ask for help. Seeking out a therapist is no different; maybe even more challenging. By reaching out and embracing counseling, you could learn and develop new skills for dealing with stress, anxiety and depression, more effective ways of coping, and improve self-esteem.
Michael F Herrmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(Biofeedback and Neurobiofeedback see profile for details.)
I have been a clinican since 1973. It is through this depth of experience I have come to realize that we are all just innocent beings who, through conditioning, forgot who we truly are - perfect, loving, and whole.
Therapy then becomes a process of remembrance and realignment with our true Self.
(Biofeedback and Neurobiofeedback see profile for details.)
I have been a clinican since 1973. It is through this depth of experience I have come to realize that we are all just innocent beings who, through conditioning, forgot who we truly are - perfect, loving, and whole.
Therapy then becomes a process of remembrance and realignment with our true Self.
Arin Gardner
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46205 (Online Only)
There is nothing wrong with you; what you perceive as overreaction and self-destruction is your psyche trying to tell you something and misguided attempts to protect you from more pain. You have within you what you need to heal, but it may feel often like a fight or a wild goose chase. Together we can find safe spaces for you to stop fighting and start finding yourself. The majority of my clients come to me wanting to work on navigating life with differences of gender identity and sexuality, to heal from childhood trauma, or to relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety.
There is nothing wrong with you; what you perceive as overreaction and self-destruction is your psyche trying to tell you something and misguided attempts to protect you from more pain. You have within you what you need to heal, but it may feel often like a fight or a wild goose chase. Together we can find safe spaces for you to stop fighting and start finding yourself. The majority of my clients come to me wanting to work on navigating life with differences of gender identity and sexuality, to heal from childhood trauma, or to relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Lisa Floyd
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46205 (Online Only)
As many as 1-in-3 adults in the United States have suffered from religious trauma at some point in their life. This can look like deep or chronic shame about being a sinner, chronic fear or anxiety around purity culture, salvation, rapture or Hell, or feelings of being unlovable or bad. I have experienced religious trauma, and I focus my practice on supporting others who have experienced religious trauma. I can support you if you have left your faith or if you want to remain in your faith and deconstruct from religious teachings that may have harmed you. I enjoy working with LGBTQ members who have experienced church hurt.
As many as 1-in-3 adults in the United States have suffered from religious trauma at some point in their life. This can look like deep or chronic shame about being a sinner, chronic fear or anxiety around purity culture, salvation, rapture or Hell, or feelings of being unlovable or bad. I have experienced religious trauma, and I focus my practice on supporting others who have experienced religious trauma. I can support you if you have left your faith or if you want to remain in your faith and deconstruct from religious teachings that may have harmed you. I enjoy working with LGBTQ members who have experienced church hurt.
Stephanie L Drescher
Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46219 (Online Only)
I believe we are all our own expert; therefore, my job as a therapist is not to advise you on what to do, but to help you come to terms with what you are willing to do. We all have the power to make our lives better, and more often than not, even when we feel lost or stuck, we have some idea of the direction in which we need to travel. Together, we can explore the roadblocks to your living the life you deserve, and strengthen your resolve to achieve your goals.
I believe we are all our own expert; therefore, my job as a therapist is not to advise you on what to do, but to help you come to terms with what you are willing to do. We all have the power to make our lives better, and more often than not, even when we feel lost or stuck, we have some idea of the direction in which we need to travel. Together, we can explore the roadblocks to your living the life you deserve, and strengthen your resolve to achieve your goals.
I believe that every individual has a narrative of self and longs to find meaning, belonging and connection with others. I purpose to develop strong client relationships and to pursue safety for the client in therapy. I seek to understand and help the client to clarify their values, set healthy boundaries, and to become more balanced in all spheres of life.
I believe that every individual has a narrative of self and longs to find meaning, belonging and connection with others. I purpose to develop strong client relationships and to pursue safety for the client in therapy. I seek to understand and help the client to clarify their values, set healthy boundaries, and to become more balanced in all spheres of life.
I want you to emerge from our sessions with a renewed sense of self, equipped with the skills to navigate life's complexities with confidence and resilience. Life sucks, is unfair, and therapy won't magically change that, but I'm here to hear your journey on this crazy rollercoaster and maybe ride it a while with you. I want the traumatized, the pained, the broken, and those that don't think they fall into the aforementioned categories. Life is a game, but there are some ways to win.
I want you to emerge from our sessions with a renewed sense of self, equipped with the skills to navigate life's complexities with confidence and resilience. Life sucks, is unfair, and therapy won't magically change that, but I'm here to hear your journey on this crazy rollercoaster and maybe ride it a while with you. I want the traumatized, the pained, the broken, and those that don't think they fall into the aforementioned categories. Life is a game, but there are some ways to win.
I work with people of different backgrounds and cultures who desire a greater understanding of how to live richer, deeper lives while focusing on building more meaningful relationships with others. I help clients recognize how hidden thoughts and feelings can sometimes work in harmful ways, leading to dysfunctional outcomes. I encourage people to build confidence in their ability to be the authors of their own lives, and grow in their ability to understand past decisions while learning to change their life direction going forward.
I work with people of different backgrounds and cultures who desire a greater understanding of how to live richer, deeper lives while focusing on building more meaningful relationships with others. I help clients recognize how hidden thoughts and feelings can sometimes work in harmful ways, leading to dysfunctional outcomes. I encourage people to build confidence in their ability to be the authors of their own lives, and grow in their ability to understand past decisions while learning to change their life direction going forward.
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How does existential therapy work?
Existential therapy focuses on a patient’s inner experiences. The therapist tries to help the individual comprehend and alleviate symptoms by exploring their interior life. By confronting negative disquiet and emotions, the individual will hopefully become more open to finding meaning and purpose. This therapy can be administered to individuals or groups.
Is existential therapy evidence-based?
Existential therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has determined that existential therapy can lead to significant improvement in the mental health of patients, and for some people it can be just as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of existential therapy are enduring, even long after treatment has ended.
How long does existential therapy last?
The goal of existential therapy is to understand a person’s internal experiences, which may sound like a lengthy process, but it does not have to be so in-depth. However, sessions are not short-term, and therapy can continue for months or up to a year. And because patients learn the theory behind existential therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is existential therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with existential therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in improving feelings of isolation, feelings of purposelessness, as well as conditions such as anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can persist even after the end of existential therapy, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve developed during treatment.