Therapists for college students near Indianapolis, IN

There is no universal blueprint for figuring life out. Despite following the rules, working hard, and even finding some success, life may feel really dull. With that, a sense of emptiness and lack of direction can ebb and flow as we move through our existence. Sometimes, it feels like we are just going through the motions and playing in the background is the soundtrack of everyone else’s opinions. You may not even be able to pinpoint what exactly is wrong. Maybe you’re drowning under pressure and expectations. Maybe you're stuck living in the past, or frozen by fear of the future. Maybe it's a million different things... All you know is that that something is missing and you want more out of life. Although none of us are exempt from hard experiences, you can truly thrive in life! I help college students, young adults, and professionals who have worked hard to follow the traditional path only to wind up feeling lost, disconnected, and craving more out of life. You deserve to find freedom and wholeness in who you are. To shed old stories, build new ones, & uncover the goodness in life. To rediscover your passions and chase your dreams. To heal your hurts, learn how to handle to mess when it shows up, and live a life of true fulfillment. I'm here to support you along your journey to living your magic. Let's connect!

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My name is Valeria Slapak Brown, and I am a licensed clinical social worker. During therapy sessions I offer my clients the space and the time to explore, define and gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships to others and to the world. Turning difficult feelings into words, helps making meaning of human experience. This is the best way to take control of strong emotions, instead of them controlling us. During these trying times, life demands can feel overwhelming. Talking to an experienced and caring therapist can bring some much needed relief. Please call me or email me for a free consultation.

Anchored By Hope LLC was started out of the passion of helping others. We work with people of any age, but currently have clinicians with expertise in working with adolescents, young adults, and adults. We also have specialties in trauma, but work with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and stress as well.

I love to work with clients to reach their goals in their life and journey towards healing. Clients often come to me with goals to improve their mental health and learn skills to manage their symptoms. I love to partner with clients on this journey towards healing and growth. I work with all types of clients in different ages and stages of life. I work predominantly with clients diagnosed with anxiety, ADHD, depression, PTSD, and BPD. I love helping clients learn about their mental health and have a chance to safely process their lives. I would love to partner with you on your journey towards growth and healing.

It takes a lot of strength and bravery to reach out for help. My approach is relationship-centered, as I believe healing and change take place when we feel connected to others. I truly admire the courage clients have in sharing their story and being vulnerable with me. Using a holistic and strengths-based approach, my hope is that clients feel connected, heard, valued, and worthy. It's an honor for me to witness a client's authentic voice, to see their dedication to making changes, and to witness them thrive. I'd love to support you. Coming alongside clients in collaboration, I believe a flexible approach that best fits the individual's needs is most effective. I have extensive experience in helping those with trauma find healing. I also work with young adults who may be feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, depressed, those coping with a life transition, or who are coping with grief and loss. I'd love to meet you and offer support.

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Meagan Montgomery MA LPCC,LMHC: I specialize in working with adolescents and adults with a variety of issues including: self-esteem, anxiety, depression, self-harm and social skills/peer relationship issues. I also have experience working with adults with anxiety, depression, substance use, and marital issues. I use an eclectic practice with DBT, Solution Focused and CBT counseling interventions.

I'm so glad you're here! A little about me: I’ve been working in the mental health field since earning my Masters of Science in Social Work degree with a specialization in Alcohol and Drug Counseling from the University of Louisville in 2011. Over the years, I’ve worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, supporting adults through challenges with mental health and substance use. Those experiences have given me the privilege of walking alongside people in some of the hardest and most transformative moments of their lives. I especially enjoy working with adults navigating life transitions, whether that’s beginning college, relationship challenges, big life changes like marriage or divorce, experiencing grief or loss, changing careers, experiencing family stress, or facing other big shifts. I have a special passion for supporting people with personality disorders, anxiety, depression, stress, and substance use challenges. I also offer a safe place for LGBTQ+ individuals. My background in crisis work means I’m comfortable meeting you exactly where you are, even if life feels overwhelming right now. My style is conversational, open, and nonjudgmental. I believe therapy is a partnership. I’ll bring tools, strategies, and perspective, and you’ll bring your lived experience and goals. Together, we’ll work on building coping skills, practicing mindfulness, learning emotional regulation, and finding new ways of seeing and responding to life’s challenges. You've taken the first step. If you’re ready to take the next step, I’d love to partner with you to create a plan that feels doable and supportive, so you can move toward the balance, healing, and growth you deserve. I appreciate the courage it takes to reach out for help, as living a balanced life requires intentionality and action. I would love to help you move forward from here!

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience, I help individuals and families who feel overwhelmed find their path forward. I create a warm space where clients explore thoughts safely while recognizing their strengths. My person-centered approach emphasizes collaboration—we work together on plans honoring your values and goals. Whether facing burnout, relationship issues, or seeking purpose, I'm committed to partnering with you. Through our work, you'll build on your capabilities, fostering self-efficacy and creating a life that energizes rather than depletes you. Click website to book your appointment!

Dr. Michalski is a graduate from Adler University’s Doctorate of Clinical Psychology program. She has completed clinical training in correctional, community based, and private practice settings. Dr. Michalski has experience working with athletes from a novice to a professional level. Dr. Michalski offers expertise in psychological assessments for medical, employment, and legal reasons, as well as to help clients better understand themselves. She has extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, work-related stress, performance and addictions. Her experience in assessments and therapy includes children, adolescents, and adults across an array of settings including, correctional, community based, and private practice settings. Her clinical style uses the therapeutic relationship to foster change, as well as cognitive behavioral techniques. She believes change can be made by evaluating our thinking, better understanding our emotions, and replacing unhealthy behaviors with healthier ones. Dr. Michalski provides intake assessments to help better understand how we can best help you. She welcomes an opportunity to help you determine how working with someone on her team could be a good next step. If working with Pillars isn’t the best option for you, Dr. Michalski will work to help you find a treatment option that meets your needs. She wants to support you untangle each issue, put practices in place to help live a more fulfilling life, and reduce reliance on destructive behaviors. Dr. Michalski works with a team of diverse clinicians who offer specialities in a variety of areas. If she is unavailable for ongoing treatment, she would welcome the opportunity to help you get matched with someone on her team who may be the best fit. “As simple as it may seem, I find that being genuine with my clients is critical for effective therapy. My hope is to develop a comfort level where my clients are invited to own and find their own truth.”

Accepting new clients! Do you ever feel stuck? Does it feel hard to navigate the intricacies of daily life? If yes, you are not alone! I am a strengths-based therapist who tries to help clients work toward their individual goals. Sometimes these goals are managing anxiety, depression, or ADHD. I also help my clients navigate family or peer relationships. I am a licensed clinical social worker who has been working in the field for over ten years. I focus on how mental health issues impact life functioning and help to improve insight and outlook on issues. I graduated from Loyola University with a Master' in Social Work and received my bachelor's in Human Development/Family Studies from Indiana University. My clients range from adults dealing with difficult life circumstances to preschool aged children with behavioral and emotional concerns. Please contact me to schedule your appointment today. I look forward to helping you and your family in developing better communication and well-being.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 21 years of experience dedicated to working with first responders, law enforcement, military personnel, and/or their families. I worked in the first responder world for many years before pursuing my degree in counseling. l personally understand the stressors associated with this profession. I also specialize in women's issues such as perinatal/postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, infertility, and infant loss. While my specialty is with the above population, please know I am extremely versed and tested regarding immediate relief in all complex mental health disorders. As first responders, spouses, and parents often we put everyone else's needs above our own until we have nothing left to give. This is when we realize we need the help and quick. I offer a no judgement space with after hours, early am, and weekend virtual sessions in order to accommodate schedules. If you need a different time than is listed, please reach out to me, and I will see what I can do to accommodate your schedule. I stand ready to serve you and yours. I know this is a terrifying step. You are worried. You have questions like.... How well this affect my ability to do my job? Will my marriage survive? Should I stay in this line of work? Will I ever be well enough for my family? I assure you, I am here to help, and we will get you feeling better quickly. Thank you for your consideration.

Hello! Since obtaining my Masters in Social Work from IUPUI, I have been an individual, family and school-based therapist working with clients of all ages ranging from 3-years-old and up. I have worked with behavioral problems, school-based struggles, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, marital/relationship struggles, mood disorders, counseling before geriatric surgery, self-esteem issues, parenting, grief and loss, clients involved with DCS and probation, and adjusting to life’s changes. I utilize a trauma-focused approach that draws from tenets of strengths-based approaches, CBT, DBT and solution-focused techniques. I believe an important aspect of counseling is a trusting therapeutic relationship. I focus on a non-judgmental and accepting approach as I work to get to know you so that you feel confident and comfortable expressing feelings. Having a good connection with a therapist can help create the foundation for effective change and progress in the counseling experience. With a strong therapeutic relationship, we can work together as a team to work through whatever it is you are facing. You do not have to go through life’s struggles alone. Contact me today to get started!

How you feel about yourself, relate with others, and make your way in the world is significantly influenced by your earliest relationships. If your caregivers struggled with their own psychological health, their ability to connect with and be emotionally available to you may have been impaired. You may have felt invalidated, rejected, smothered or unwanted. Since you had no choice but to adapt and attach to the adults available to you, you may now find yourself in relationships that feel empty, end abruptly, or are riddled with conflict. Such disharmony only exacerbates feeling depressed and anxious. As a psychodynamic therapist, I am trained to recognize the underlying thoughts, feelings, and patterns that keep you from sustaining meaningful relationships and stuck in emotional pain. Rather than viewing you as a diagnosis or problem to be solved, I'm most interested in understanding and helping you work through what is troubling you. I completed training at The Object Relations Institute of New York City, The Center for Religion and Psychotherapy of Chicago, and I am an Assistant Professor at Indiana University South Bend . I am also a classically trained musician and former high school choral director. Please visit my website at www.kurtmhanus.com

Seeking therapy is a courageous step, and I’m here to meet you exactly where you are. I specialize in working with teens and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, and the complex emotions that come with everyday life. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe everybody deserves dignity and respect. I have several years of experience helping teens, adults, and families navigate a variety of challenges with life transitions ranging from anxiety and depression to trauma and grief. My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental (virtual) space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to take steps toward meaningful change. Most of my availability is in the evenings and on weekends. Please reach out to schedule a free 15 minute consultation to see if we would be a good fit to work together!

Compassionate Living Now is a mental health practice in Bloomington, Indiana, dedicated to deep therapeutic work, personal transformation, and kindness-in-action. We offer traditional talk therapy and tools for living a radically compassionate life. Our work is grounded in the principles of equity, inclusion, and acceptance, and a belief that as we work to heal individual trauma and oppression at all levels, a more global change is possible.

Have you experienced overwhelming stress in your life? Do you often feel unseen, unwanted, or under-appreciated? Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or easily irritated? Maybe you’re not even sure why, but you have a feeling something is just not working well. Your relationships don’t offer the support you wish they did. You feel isolated, overwhelmed and angry much of the time, or you are either avoiding conflict or having more arguments than you’d like. You toggle between wanting to people-please to feel seen and wanting to run off to live alone on an island somewhere off grid. But you know there’s more than this cycle you feel trapped in, a way to feel better, to understand the deeper roots of what’s contributing to your stress, and a way to break free. I help guide you in understanding and managing your emotions, developing coping strategies, and facilitating healing and growth. I provide a safe and supportive space for you to process your experiences, helping you regain a sense of control and resilience. In gardening, the unwanted or overgrown parts of a plant must be trimmed back or cut away to allow for fruit or blossoms to grow. Sometimes, we need to do the same in our life. Although pruning may sound painful and difficult, it is not a punishment. Pruning enhances growth by removing what inhibits us and allows us to grow. It may take some work, but you will not be alone.

With the many transitions that life brings can come many challenges. It can be difficult to navigate these challenges alone and reaching out for support is a significant step in working towards healing. My goal is to help you navigate your healing journey using compassion, empathy, creativity, and humor. I have worked in a variety of settings including the department of corrections, psychiatric inpatient hospitals, and in an after school setting. Throughout experience I have worked with many different clients including individuals experiencing challenges related to depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, grief, work stress, career transitions, spirituality, and family life. ​ I approach my work with the mindset that the client is the expert in their treatment. In my work I utilize Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Mindfulness Based Interventions. I aim to provide a welcoming, supportive, inclusive, and judgement free space for you to process any struggles and work towards your goals. I recognize that each person’s path to healing is unique and during our time together we will discover which approach is ideal for you. Life can bring on so much heartache and struggles that can make us feel lost. Through self-exploration we can work towards transforming into a more healed self. Clients interested in working together can reach out to me at rickele@humboldtparkcounseling.com or at 312-880-7671 for more information. All inquires are welcome.