Child Therapists in Indianapolis, IN
ASH Psychological Services, P.C.
Psychologist, PhD, HSPP
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Parents: You want the best for your child, but you don't know what to do to help him or her. Your child did not come with an owner's manual. You don't need blame, you need help! I understand that a child's behaviors serve a purpose, and we work together to eliminate the need for the behaviors or to fulfill the need in healthier ways. And if the problem isn't that serious? Well, coaching may be better for your child than therapy--we work on strategies to improve behavior or schoolwork or whatever your concern is.
Parents: You want the best for your child, but you don't know what to do to help him or her. Your child did not come with an owner's manual. You don't need blame, you need help! I understand that a child's behaviors serve a purpose, and we work together to eliminate the need for the behaviors or to fulfill the need in healthier ways. And if the problem isn't that serious? Well, coaching may be better for your child than therapy--we work on strategies to improve behavior or schoolwork or whatever your concern is.
Maisy Foley
Counselor, MS, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46260
I am passionate about helping people minimize current concerns and feel empowered to overcome challenges in the future. I enjoy working with children, teenagers, and young adults, as well as integrating parent and family involvement. My services address depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, interpersonal conflict, and life transitions. I believe in creating a strong therapeutic relationship to provide the best support for individuals and their families.
I am passionate about helping people minimize current concerns and feel empowered to overcome challenges in the future. I enjoy working with children, teenagers, and young adults, as well as integrating parent and family involvement. My services address depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, interpersonal conflict, and life transitions. I believe in creating a strong therapeutic relationship to provide the best support for individuals and their families.
Safe Haven Counseling LLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC, RPT
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46237
In my approach to child therapy, I bring a distinctive perspective rooted in the intersection of play therapy, child development, and early relational health. With a deep understanding of how children navigate their world through play and exploration, I integrate evidence-based techniques from play therapy into my practice.Moreover, my extensive study and expertise in child development allow me to tailor interventions that are both developmentally appropriate and effective.
In my approach to child therapy, I bring a distinctive perspective rooted in the intersection of play therapy, child development, and early relational health. With a deep understanding of how children navigate their world through play and exploration, I integrate evidence-based techniques from play therapy into my practice.Moreover, my extensive study and expertise in child development allow me to tailor interventions that are both developmentally appropriate and effective.
Beth Rice
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46208
I have a variety of life and professional experiences that include working with children and teens, adults, Elders (65+), couples and families, healthcare and EMS.
I believe in creating an open and non-judgmental space where clients can feel safe to unpack and share their stories, find ways to cope with stresses, and navigate life’s challenges. I see individuals, couples, and families of all ages. My approach is a client-centered, creative, and collaborative process that incorporates elements of mind- body-spirit to promote full-person well-being. I work with my clients to develop a unique treatment plan to best fit their individual situations and needs.
I have a variety of life and professional experiences that include working with children and teens, adults, Elders (65+), couples and families, healthcare and EMS.
I believe in creating an open and non-judgmental space where clients can feel safe to unpack and share their stories, find ways to cope with stresses, and navigate life’s challenges. I see individuals, couples, and families of all ages. My approach is a client-centered, creative, and collaborative process that incorporates elements of mind- body-spirit to promote full-person well-being. I work with my clients to develop a unique treatment plan to best fit their individual situations and needs.
Terry Mayo
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46260
As a therapist I have helped individuals, couples, and children who were hurting, find their way to healing.
It takes a lot of courage to open up to someone, when so many people haven’t felt safe. Everyone has a story that deserves to be heard. I am here to listen to your story. It is important. You are important. Allow me to walk alongside you as you unpack what has happened in your life and how to move forward. Maybe it is time for some self-compassion. I am happy to answer questions, and we can take it slow. I hope you will consider moving toward taking care of yourself, and call me.
As a therapist I have helped individuals, couples, and children who were hurting, find their way to healing.
It takes a lot of courage to open up to someone, when so many people haven’t felt safe. Everyone has a story that deserves to be heard. I am here to listen to your story. It is important. You are important. Allow me to walk alongside you as you unpack what has happened in your life and how to move forward. Maybe it is time for some self-compassion. I am happy to answer questions, and we can take it slow. I hope you will consider moving toward taking care of yourself, and call me.
Kristie Watts
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46280
My passions are for parent/child relationships, adolescents, and healing from grief and loss.
I believe every person has a story to tell and that your story has significance. I also have a passion for helping clients create healthy, long-lasting relationships with others and oneself. I accomplish this by first listening to your story and then creating a tailored plan for you that will promote growth, healing, and lasting change. My desire is to see individuals, couples and families create new, healthy patterns of interacting and bring peaceful changes to your life.
My passions are for parent/child relationships, adolescents, and healing from grief and loss.
I believe every person has a story to tell and that your story has significance. I also have a passion for helping clients create healthy, long-lasting relationships with others and oneself. I accomplish this by first listening to your story and then creating a tailored plan for you that will promote growth, healing, and lasting change. My desire is to see individuals, couples and families create new, healthy patterns of interacting and bring peaceful changes to your life.
Yameen Chestnut
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46268
As a therapist, I bring a wealth of life experience as well as over 15 years of professional expertise with children in various settings, particularly those within the foster care system.
Consistent with several views expressed within the field of Positive Psychology, I believe in focusing on an individual's strengths and virtues to help individuals and families thrive. In addition to this approach, my collaborative, non-pathologizing style utilizes the inherent virtues of growth and change within individuals and families, allowing for a deeper understanding of each client's unique processes and functions, setting the stage for clients to develop self-agency and become the experts in their family system. Visit Amazon.com for my recent book on Relationships "The Games Boys Play".
As a therapist, I bring a wealth of life experience as well as over 15 years of professional expertise with children in various settings, particularly those within the foster care system.
Consistent with several views expressed within the field of Positive Psychology, I believe in focusing on an individual's strengths and virtues to help individuals and families thrive. In addition to this approach, my collaborative, non-pathologizing style utilizes the inherent virtues of growth and change within individuals and families, allowing for a deeper understanding of each client's unique processes and functions, setting the stage for clients to develop self-agency and become the experts in their family system. Visit Amazon.com for my recent book on Relationships "The Games Boys Play".
Alan C Archibald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46220
I have been helping adults, youth, children and families discover change for over 20 years.
I specialize in helping clients with complex needs for change-making. Even the common reasons that we seek therapy – depression, anxiety & strained relationships - can become overwhelming. Especially, when we add conditions like non-typical brain processing (ADHD), unique ways of thinking (Asperger’s/ Autism Spectrum) & surviving chronic trauma (e.g., Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or Dissociative Disorders). These challenges require educating ourselves about our condition, learning to believe in ourselves, developing self-soothing skills & retraining our brain structures that operate in survival mode.
I have been helping adults, youth, children and families discover change for over 20 years.
I specialize in helping clients with complex needs for change-making. Even the common reasons that we seek therapy – depression, anxiety & strained relationships - can become overwhelming. Especially, when we add conditions like non-typical brain processing (ADHD), unique ways of thinking (Asperger’s/ Autism Spectrum) & surviving chronic trauma (e.g., Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or Dissociative Disorders). These challenges require educating ourselves about our condition, learning to believe in ourselves, developing self-soothing skills & retraining our brain structures that operate in survival mode.
Emmaleigh Badeaux
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46220
As a certified PCIT Therapist, I can help to improve your child's emotion regulation and compliance with commands, while also restoring the warmth in the parent-child relationship that can be degraded through frequent conflict.
I enjoy working with children, teens, and families who are motivated to make changes to improve their lives. We could all use more joy in our lives, and I am passionate about setting people up for success. For parents, I pride myself on being able to empower them with the skills to parent children who present unique challenges. For children and teens, I provide a safe place where they can share their experiences and increase their skill sets.
As a certified PCIT Therapist, I can help to improve your child's emotion regulation and compliance with commands, while also restoring the warmth in the parent-child relationship that can be degraded through frequent conflict.
I enjoy working with children, teens, and families who are motivated to make changes to improve their lives. We could all use more joy in our lives, and I am passionate about setting people up for success. For parents, I pride myself on being able to empower them with the skills to parent children who present unique challenges. For children and teens, I provide a safe place where they can share their experiences and increase their skill sets.
Maria Taylor
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Waitlist for new clients
I never thought of it like that... This a phrase I often hear from my clients as I challenge them to think outside the box and embrace different perspectives and approaches. It's essential to ensure your unique story is known, seen, and heard. . I help children, adolescents, and adults learn to identify and express their feelings and develop coping strategies to deal with difficult situations. Also, if interested, I offer animal therapy with the adorable ICAN therapy dog, Levi (see pic below), providing unique support in our healing work together. "Healing is an art. It takes time, it takes practice. It takes love." - Maza Dohta
I never thought of it like that... This a phrase I often hear from my clients as I challenge them to think outside the box and embrace different perspectives and approaches. It's essential to ensure your unique story is known, seen, and heard. . I help children, adolescents, and adults learn to identify and express their feelings and develop coping strategies to deal with difficult situations. Also, if interested, I offer animal therapy with the adorable ICAN therapy dog, Levi (see pic below), providing unique support in our healing work together. "Healing is an art. It takes time, it takes practice. It takes love." - Maza Dohta
Ashlyn Eades
Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46202
I offer a therapeutic approach that is warm, non-judgmental, and engages the client. I provide short and long- term therapy to Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couples and Families. I am a compassionate therapist who has treated clients with a range of clinical issues. My approach provides a safe way to deal with major life changes. I strive to create a positive and calm atmosphere of acceptance for you as we work to achieve your goals. I will offer you insight and provide you with thoughtful feedback. I want to be able to support my clients through any issues or situations they need.
I offer a therapeutic approach that is warm, non-judgmental, and engages the client. I provide short and long- term therapy to Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couples and Families. I am a compassionate therapist who has treated clients with a range of clinical issues. My approach provides a safe way to deal with major life changes. I strive to create a positive and calm atmosphere of acceptance for you as we work to achieve your goals. I will offer you insight and provide you with thoughtful feedback. I want to be able to support my clients through any issues or situations they need.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Difficulty managing your child's behaviors at home, school, or community? Is your child angry, irritable, or moody? Constant phone calls about their behavior? Don't know where to turn for help? If YES to any of these, we hope you will take a moment to consider working with us. We know the stress can leave you reeling and exhausted! Now, take a second to imagine being less worried and less stressed about your child...We would love to help make that vision a reality for you.
Difficulty managing your child's behaviors at home, school, or community? Is your child angry, irritable, or moody? Constant phone calls about their behavior? Don't know where to turn for help? If YES to any of these, we hope you will take a moment to consider working with us. We know the stress can leave you reeling and exhausted! Now, take a second to imagine being less worried and less stressed about your child...We would love to help make that vision a reality for you.
Dr. Robin Kohli
Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46240
As a psychologist, I thrive on challenges. I specialize in comprehensive and court-ordered psychological assessments for juveniles and adults. I have many years of experience testifying in court. My forensic referrals come from judges, private attorneys, public defenders, and State and Federal Public Defenders across Indiana and include competency or insanity assessments, juvenile waiver, sex offender risk assessments, child hearsay, and post-conviction relief. Additionally, after many years working in residential treatment, I have developed expertise with children/adolescents with severe emotional and behavioral disturbances.
As a psychologist, I thrive on challenges. I specialize in comprehensive and court-ordered psychological assessments for juveniles and adults. I have many years of experience testifying in court. My forensic referrals come from judges, private attorneys, public defenders, and State and Federal Public Defenders across Indiana and include competency or insanity assessments, juvenile waiver, sex offender risk assessments, child hearsay, and post-conviction relief. Additionally, after many years working in residential treatment, I have developed expertise with children/adolescents with severe emotional and behavioral disturbances.
John P. Gallagher
Psychologist, PhD, HSPP
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46237
Waitlist for new clients
My patients come to me with a wide range of concerns but most frequently with anxiety, depression, relationship issues or child or teen behavior problems.
I work best with folks who are seeking practical effective solutions to their personal, family or relationships problems and who would like to see results as quickly as possible. They are open to learning new ways of thinking about their problems and are receptive to new approaches. You can generally count on leaving your first session confident that I understand the problems you have presented and have clear formulations and concrete solutions to offer. Half of my cases are closed in under six sessions, most with good and lasting results.
My patients come to me with a wide range of concerns but most frequently with anxiety, depression, relationship issues or child or teen behavior problems.
I work best with folks who are seeking practical effective solutions to their personal, family or relationships problems and who would like to see results as quickly as possible. They are open to learning new ways of thinking about their problems and are receptive to new approaches. You can generally count on leaving your first session confident that I understand the problems you have presented and have clear formulations and concrete solutions to offer. Half of my cases are closed in under six sessions, most with good and lasting results.
Kelly Bennett
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46260
One specialty of mine is working with children who have behavioral or emotional concerns.
I assist children, adults, couples, and families in addressing the concerns that may be holding them back from the life they want. It is a fact that if our needs are not being met then we don't function well at home, school, work, or socially. I empower clients to meet their needs in healthy ways to live more fulfilling lives.
One specialty of mine is working with children who have behavioral or emotional concerns.
I assist children, adults, couples, and families in addressing the concerns that may be holding them back from the life they want. It is a fact that if our needs are not being met then we don't function well at home, school, work, or socially. I empower clients to meet their needs in healthy ways to live more fulfilling lives.
Nancy Henein
Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46240
As a parent and psychologist, I enjoy supporting children as they grow and strive to be their best. At the same time, I realize that the maturation process is not always easy and both children and parents often need outside supports. Emphasizing a collaborative process with my clients and their relevant care providers, I value working together to establish goals, individualize treatment, and evaluate progress. My services include providing short and long-term therapy with children, adolescents, and young adults to treat problems involving anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relational/social concerns, ADHD, adjustment problems, and family issues.
As a parent and psychologist, I enjoy supporting children as they grow and strive to be their best. At the same time, I realize that the maturation process is not always easy and both children and parents often need outside supports. Emphasizing a collaborative process with my clients and their relevant care providers, I value working together to establish goals, individualize treatment, and evaluate progress. My services include providing short and long-term therapy with children, adolescents, and young adults to treat problems involving anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relational/social concerns, ADHD, adjustment problems, and family issues.
Erin Dickerson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(PLEASE NOTE: I have a long and slow-moving wait list) Hello! I have enjoyed working as a licensed clinical social worker and clinical addictions counselor for over 20 years. I have a wide range of skills that include, but are not limited to, improving coping skills, stress management, relationship enhancement and managing moods. In addition to these interests, my passion includes working with children, adolescents and their families. I use play and sand tray therapy to compliment the therapy process, allowing children to express themselves, while including the caregivers and siblings, to help the entire family reach their goals.
(PLEASE NOTE: I have a long and slow-moving wait list) Hello! I have enjoyed working as a licensed clinical social worker and clinical addictions counselor for over 20 years. I have a wide range of skills that include, but are not limited to, improving coping skills, stress management, relationship enhancement and managing moods. In addition to these interests, my passion includes working with children, adolescents and their families. I use play and sand tray therapy to compliment the therapy process, allowing children to express themselves, while including the caregivers and siblings, to help the entire family reach their goals.
Indiana Neuropsychology Group (Dr. Garry Wright)
Psychologist, PhD, HSPP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46290
I am a pediatric neuropsychologist with extensive experience in providing culturally sensitive and trauma informed developmental and neuropsychological evaluations to children and adolescents with a wide range of concerns, including neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g., attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, learning disorder), acquired brain injuries, and emotional and behavioral challenges (e.g., mood and impulse control disorders).
I am a pediatric neuropsychologist with extensive experience in providing culturally sensitive and trauma informed developmental and neuropsychological evaluations to children and adolescents with a wide range of concerns, including neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g., attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, learning disorder), acquired brain injuries, and emotional and behavioral challenges (e.g., mood and impulse control disorders).
Kate Tucker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46260
I can help your child as young as 5, learn to regulate emotions, recognize and understand stress, anxiety & depression in healthy ways, understand the characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships, conflict resolution and communication skills, and improve self-esteem.
My decision to become a therapist is rooted in my lifelong desire to help children develop and strengthen their coping skills so they’re able to improve their relationships and mental health today, and so they’ll become healthy adults down the road. I have a particular love for working with young people because I view them as remarkable. Seeing their creativity, insight, resilience, humor, curiosity, awe, and capacity for growth is a never-ending source of amazement for her. My goal is to help your child get to the heart of what’s keeping them from enjoying the life they want, and giving practical steps to move forward.
I can help your child as young as 5, learn to regulate emotions, recognize and understand stress, anxiety & depression in healthy ways, understand the characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships, conflict resolution and communication skills, and improve self-esteem.
My decision to become a therapist is rooted in my lifelong desire to help children develop and strengthen their coping skills so they’re able to improve their relationships and mental health today, and so they’ll become healthy adults down the road. I have a particular love for working with young people because I view them as remarkable. Seeing their creativity, insight, resilience, humor, curiosity, awe, and capacity for growth is a never-ending source of amazement for her. My goal is to help your child get to the heart of what’s keeping them from enjoying the life they want, and giving practical steps to move forward.
Jennifer Pleasure
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46202
I have extensive experience helping preschool-age children struggling with behavioral and developmental difficulties. My focus is to help parents find the best ways to help their children. I communicate with caregivers or teachers who have regular contact with my clients, collaborating to help clients adjust in multiple settings. I also provide group educational sessions for parents and teachers of preschool-age children. Please see the description of "groups" for more details.
I have extensive experience helping preschool-age children struggling with behavioral and developmental difficulties. My focus is to help parents find the best ways to help their children. I communicate with caregivers or teachers who have regular contact with my clients, collaborating to help clients adjust in multiple settings. I also provide group educational sessions for parents and teachers of preschool-age children. Please see the description of "groups" for more details.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Indianapolis, IN provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Indianapolis build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Indianapolis build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.