As a queer therapist, I bring a personal understanding of diverse identities and work to create a space where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. I specialize in life transitions, depression, anxiety, grief, and am LGBTQ+ affirming. I view therapy as a partnership, and my approach is strengths-based and grounded in empathy and respect. If you'd like someone to walk through your challenges with you as a teammate, I hope you'll reach out....
Amy J. Hirt, LCSW, serves the mental health needs of Indiana residents with a holistic and compassionate approach. As a highly trained and experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Amy integrates a wide array of therapeutic modalities to help clients navigate their mental health challenges. She believes in treating each client as an individual, employing a "therapeutic toolbox" that includes EMDR, Yoga/Movement Therapy, CBT, DBT, and other interventions tailored to the unique needs of her cli...
We can't always decide what happens to us in life, but we can choose what we do about it. I love working with clients who are open to building trust, ready to begin exploring, and want to create change. You don't have to have it all figured out right now, I would be honored to share space with you and start the process of rediscovering yourself. I have the most experience working with self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression, difficult family relationships, romantic relationship stressors, gender...
Lois Hughes is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Indiana who has been practicing since 2000. She has a Masters in Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Mental Health. Lois provides psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and pharmacologic management with supportive counseling. Outside of work, Lois enjoys rug hooking and primitive rug hooking, sewing, and embroidering. She loves spending time with her husband, Mike, and playing with their dog, Bear....
Continuum: Mental Health and Wellness is a comprehensive practice that not only offers therapy, testing, and medication management but also prioritizes the need to understand each patient and the underlying nature of the presenting concerns. The result of this approach is more meaningful and lasting gains. For more detailed provider and practice information, please visit our website: www.continuummhw.com...
Hi there! Thanks for taking some time to read more about me and my work. As a therapist, I have a huge passion for helping young adults struggling with questions such as "Who am I?" "Where do my feelings come from?" and "What do I do from here?". I spend many hours with clients diving deeper into these questions, and helping clients with issues surrounding anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and identity. I look forward to answering any questions you may have, and potentially working with you in t...
I’m a Child and Adolescent Psychologist with over a decade of experience working alongside youth and young adults to create meaningful changes in their lives and relationships. An Indiana native, I earned my doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Indianapolis. I have extensive experience providing treatment to youth and families with complex needs. My areas of expertise include mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, emotion regulation, and family conflict. I’ve worked in a variety of...
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Located near 96th St and Keystone Avenue on the north side of Indianapolis, my quiet, private office provides a comfortable, confidential, and supportive environment where you can share about yourself and your experiences. Since completing my Master's in 2008, I have worked in mental health and addictions with a wide range of clients. I use different approaches based on what works best for you, including CBT, relapse prevention, LGBT affirmative therapy, and I am EMDR certified by EMDRIA....
Tish White is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Indiana who has been practicing since 1999. Tish helps individuals to manage and cope with their emotions, changing problematic behavioral patterns by changing the way that they think. While applying a strengths-based approach, Tish teaches people how to tap into their own innate strengths and abilities to create the life that they desire. Outside of work, Tish enjoys cooking and singing different genres of music....
Deanna Miller is a licensed independent social worker with 22 years of experience. She earned a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Wyoming. She has experience as a therapist working with adults in various settings including: hospitals, inpatient/outpatient psychiatric units, community based, and long-term care facilities. In the past, she has served as a Clinical Supervisor and Regional Manager for several organizations including Lifestance. She provides individual therapy for...
You feel like you want things to be different going forward, but you're not sure how to make that happen. You feel a mix of emotions - sadness, anxiety, anger, fear and maybe hopelessness. When you are tired of hearing other people's expectations of you or feeling pressure from all the expected areas of your life, you are not feeling your best. Sometimes those “others” are parents or family. It feels like you are drowning or maybe you want to give-up. You feel like no one understands you and ...
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Pam Zirkle is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Indiana who has been practicing since 2016. Pam has been working with clients for seven years and her experience has been with individuals of all ages and various types of issues ranging from couples, groups, individuals, and families. Pam's expertise is for individuals that are battling depression, anxiety, trauma, sex issues, couples' issues, grief, and loss. Pam's forms of treatment are person centered and xe uses DBT, CBT and Motivational I...
Andy Hirsch is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Indiana who has been practicing since 2017. He has a Bachelor of Science Sociology, Concentration in Social Work from Butler University and a Master of Social Work, Concentration in Mental Health from Washington University in St. Louis. Andy focuses on building trust and understanding each client as a person within their social environment. He then utilizes primarily Motivational Interviewing and CBT skills to learn how to heal, make improvemen...
Juanette Plato, LMHC, offers compassionate and tailored counseling services to individuals and couples in Indiana. With a client-centered approach, Juanette employs an eclectic mix of therapeutic techniques to address a wide range of concerns, empowering her clients to navigate life?s challenges with resilience and insight. Specializing in trauma recovery, Juanette is deeply passionate about helping individuals overcome the lingering effects of past experiences, guiding them towards healing and ...
I see individuals working through transitional issues (university, relational, stage of life), common mental health issues (anxiety, depression, ADHD), and trauma (adverse childhood events, sexual/psychological/physical abuse, etc). Individuals I work with often are seeking therapy to feel more like themselves, relieve symptoms of mental health, and enjoy their day-to-day lives more. I find we are often a good fit when looking at therapy as an opportunity to connect, process, & grow. Psycholo...
Katera Huff is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Indiana who has been practicing since 2008. She has a BA in Sociology from Drake University and an MSW from IU School of Social Work. Katera uses a strengths-based approach with elements of CBT and DBT to address clients' mental health. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to treat trauma and PTSD. Outside of work, Katera enjoys reading, being active, and mastering how to ride a motorcycle....
Dotson Therapy is open and currently accepting new clients. We are see all clients via online video. Hello. My name is Melissa Dotson, MS, LMHC, a psychotherapist and the president of Dotson Therapy & Associates, LLC in Indianapolis, Indiana. I have been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Indiana since 2016. I have 11 years of mental health work experience dating back to 2008. I have worked in the health care setting since 1996 in a variety of positions, but the majority of t...
Transitioning into college can bring up a lot of emotions/feelings. It is often difficult to sort everything out. I find that I am able to provide college students with coping tools to help them achieve goals for themselves within and even outside of the university setting. Please let me help and be a part of your informal support system. I specialize in trauma and am certified in EMDR therapy. I also specialize in anxiety and trained in ERP. I incorporate a lot of IFS into treatment as ...