Stress Therapists in Indianapolis, IN

We all feel a little lost at times. This can have a negative impact on our relationships & individual lives. I work with adult individuals and couples and offer a safe space to work on creating an environment for positive change. Together, we can sort through your struggles and work to make progress on life adjustments and transitions. This progress can involve learning to manage stress, anxiety and depression. If you are looking to address problems in your marriage or relationship (infidelity, trust, communication, intimacy, and sex), I offer you space for working to understand what is happening and use tools to improve.

**EMAIL FOR QUICKEST RESPONSE** I focus on a wide range of issues including substance misuse, addiction, anxiety, depression, relationships, setting and achieving goals, wellness, and coping with stress and trauma. My passion is helping others and offering needed support.

Our thoughts, fears, anxieties, and unfulfilled expectations can be obstacles to living the life we want to have and experience authentically. The therapeutic process supports and assists us in identifying, and better understanding all parts of our authentic selves. I listen and hold space for your individual situation. To hear how you’re feeling and understand the challenges that are impacting you daily. My intention is that we work together to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere where you can explore issues that may be difficult to talk about at sufficient length elsewhere while reaching healthy outcomes.

Life can be so hard. Has stress, sadness, and worry been present for so long you can’t remember what good feels like? Does it seem like between Covid, politics, and life in general that it is hard to make it through the day sometimes? Has your sadness and anxiety escalated to feel almost unbearable? You are not alone. And help is present! My role with Lotus is to help you live your best life. Your values, lifestyle, and expectations are important to you and therefore important to our work together. Please join me on the path to healing, peace, and self-acceptance.

Are things feeling heavy? Does your heart ache? Are you struggling to manage? Are you anxious? The stress of life can definitely be challenging at times and can really get us feeling down and overwhelmed. I offer you my support and compassion through this time. Let's work together to get you feeling better. I have been working in the field of Mental Health for over 22 years, with 17 years of experience as a Psychotherapist. I am passionate about my work, and being a therapist is my true calling. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, or grief, there is help and hope. Reaching out is the first step!

My primary goal in therapy is to make a space where you do not have to be “on.” Instead, you can feel at ease to share your pain, stress, and struggles with authenticity. I'm intentional about providing an experience that starts with a trusting, hopeful relationship and is tailored to your unique relationships and experiences. Having this type of safe and secure relationship is a launching pad to healing and flourishing in therapy and beyond. From there, we work together to create a plan to move toward the envisioned change that led you to take the vulnerable jump Into therapy.

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 am passionate about reducing suffering. My expertise is in helping women and teens struggling with depression, anxiety, feeling stressed/overwhelmed or "not good enough". I help women on their paths to parenting whether they are dealing with infertility, experiencing challenges in pregnancy/perinatal/postpartum, or needing support in parenting their children or balancing the demands of their lives. I have 13 years of clinical experience and 10 of those years have been spent treating children/teens with depression and anxiety (and often self-harming behaviors) in an intensive outpatient setting. I understand the stresses of teens and connect well with them.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's emotional challenges, unsure of where to turn for relief? I understand how daunting this can be, and seeking support is a powerful first step toward positive change. In my practice, I am dedicated to creating a safe and inviting environment where you can feel truly at ease. My clients often face issues such as trauma, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-doubt, family conflict, marital struggles, perfectionism, breakups, self-confidence concerns, and more. I am here to listen, support, and help you navigate these difficult times with actionable strategies.

I'm Sherida Newmister, LCSW and with my 26 year career in mental health therapy, I have had the privilege of helping hundreds of clients achieve their goals and improve their emotional well being. My intervention approach is strength-based and tailored to each individual's unique needs, ultimately enhancing their overall mental health. I am dedicated to helping my clients heal from their trauma wounds, empowering them to pursue the life they've always envisioned and thrive! My college educational journey began with a focus on playing college volleyball, but injury cut that short.

Navigating challenges in life can leave one feeling exhausted and stressed. Anxiety, depression, and negative self-talk can become a struggle, and leave one feeling unsupported and alone. Whether it is caring for a loved one, journeying through the foster care or adoption systems, a life change, facing mental health symptoms as a result of chronic illness, grief and loss, or an unexpected circumstance that you would never choose for yourself, I am here to support and promote resiliency, growth, and self-confidence. I provide a safe place for you to courageously unpack your story to gain clarity and reach goals. www.pathwaysindy.com

My ideal client is someone who struggles with anxiety, depression, and or post-traumatic stress disorder. This person may need help processing previous traumatic events or navigating a current event. They may need help identifying coping skills and implementing mindfulness activities into their daily routine. This person may need assistance learning communication and emotional regulation skills. My ideal client is motivated to change and desires to grow as a person/couple/family.

I work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, life changes, and relationship issues. My work focuses on guiding people through battles with self-criticism and doubt toward a place of greater acceptance and peace.

Are you ready to take a deep breath and find relief from the stress, anxiety and/or depressive symptoms you've been experiencing? I'm happy to announce that in conjunction with Limelight Recovery, I am taking on a limited number of clients to ensure quality therapy is accessible to underserved populations. "Our mission is to promote wellness in our communities, honor individual differences, and empower people to identify their own values on which they can build a life of recovery."

I enjoy working with anyone age 13 or older with struggles in the area of self-esteem, setting healthy boundaries with others, learning how to be self-respectful in words, thoughts & feelings, stress & managing anxiety as well as anyone who is healing from loss of either a loved one or pet(s). I also enjoy helping people during seasons of transition whether in young adulthood to increase independence or later years to adjust to decrease in independence resulting from illness, injury or the aging process. I especially enjoy working to provide faith-based struggles.

Offering virtual/tele-health sessions for new and existing clients. I have a passion for helping couples and individuals through their journey of personal growth. Effective therapy requires that each person be acknowledged with dignity and respect. I believe each person is complex and unique in their own right. With the right therapist, facing emotional challenges in difficult situations can be productive. I have an honest and compassionate heart that encourages growth. Personal growth leads to fulfilling and happier life experiences.

Welcome! It takes a lot of courage to ask for help. I'm glad you're 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 and specialize in working with individuals who have experienced traumatic stress. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional as well as a Certified Clinical Telemental Health provider.

I feel inspired to work with people from all walks of life and am interested in collaborating with people to work through their trauma and hardship. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages and feel especially drawn to the needs of those who have experienced abuse, particularly those in the LGTBQ+ community. I enjoy working with college students experiencing the stress of life transitions and adapting to the rigors and demands of school work and expectations. I also really enjoy working with individual teens, adults, seniors, couples, and families.

I am a licensed mental health counselor and registered art therapist. I provide therapeutic services for children, adolescents, and adults to increase self-awareness, identify personal strengths and have a more meaningful life experience. My practice is collaborative, solution-focused and utilizes evidenced-based treatment approaches including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Art therapy is optional and not required to participate.