Multicultural Therapists in Indianapolis, IN

Driven by a profound dedication to guiding individuals from their starting point to their desired destination, I am deeply committed to offering the vital support needed for personal growth. As an African American Christian Counselor, my primary aim is to initiate your healing journey. I understand that healing is a unique and individual process, but the profound peace it brings remains constant. Throughout my experience, I've successfully assisted clients in overcoming longstanding obstacles that hindered their progress.

Hello, I'm Peyton! As a Mental Health Counselor and former collegiate athlete, I'm dedicated to breaking down the barriers to seeking help within the athletic community. Drawing from my own journey navigating sports performance challenges and anxiety, I understand the unique pressures athletes face. But you don't have to be an athlete to benefit—I work with clients from diverse backgrounds, offering individual and couples counseling. My goal is to provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore your emotions freely. Let's work together to promote mental well-being and resilience.

I am a bilingual (native Spanish-speaker) Licensed Professional Counselor with experience in working with multicultural clients. I work with individuals and families going through various types of immigration cases and assisting them with emotional support as well as documentation of evidence for their case. In addition, I have experience in the areas of depression, anxiety, life transitions, cultural adjustments, relationship/marital issues, and trauma. I believe in the strengths of each client and try to build upon the resources that each client already has in building motivation to continue to make changes.

I believe all people have the capacity for change, and that even the smallest change can have a positive impact on a person’s life. I work with adolescents, adults and older adults. I support individuals experiencing a variety of issues including: career stress, life transitions, debilitating illness, and marginalization for a variety of reasons. I offer counseling in Spanish as well as English.

Welcome to Free to Flourish Counseling and Consulting, LLC, your virtual oasis for healing and growth. I'm Demetria, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and I'm here to be your anchor through life's challenges, offering unwavering support and vibrant energy. Are you grappling with trauma, anxiety, depression, or relationship conflicts? You're not alone on this journey. With diverse clinical experience, I provide a safe, compassionate space for individuals and couples. I use evidence-based therapies like trauma therapy, EMDR, Brainspotting, and more, tailored to your unique needs.

Have you ever felt as if the identity you have been living out of does not really fit? Trauma, neurodivergence, and anxiety are just a few of the reasons we might find ourselves adapting to others expectations. We exist in our state of adapting for years and then one day our ways of coping and existing just do not work any longer. We want to connect with our true self and find a sense of belonging, but where to start? We have been defined by others for so long we are not even sure who we are any longer.

My therapy style is based in gaining insight, developing coping skills, and overcoming obstacles that create anxiety and depression. I work with clients to overcome trauma and develop empowerment for the future. In working with Bipolar Disorder, I find education and identifying triggers are paramount to managing symptoms. I will explore with you what has not worked in the past, and what will work going forward.

The path to healing is a spiritual, physical, and psychological process. Utilizing an integrative approach, my goal for every client is to help them discover healing through an intimate relationship with Christ. Together, I will walk with you as you discover areas in your life; in your thought processes and in your relationships, that require understanding, encouragement, and awareness in order to arrive at true healing.

You really can have a life of abundance, peace and joy! I can help you move beyond old beliefs and routines that block you from maximizing your potential. Maybe you want to make some minor tweaks in your life, or maybe you want to make some big changes. I CAN HELP! Over the years, I have used many modalities to help people create the lives they want to live. I am comfortable working with individuals as well as married and unmarried couples from all walks of life. If you are ready to maximize your potential, give me a call so we can get started!

Finding a safe space to navigate diverse relationships, sexual experiences, and wavering moods can be challenging but also rewarding. You may want to explore different relationship dynamics without judgment. You may want uncover your own secrets in order to show up more whole for yourself and others. If you are ready to take action and uncover your best self, then it is time to begin your therapeutic journey.

I believe in collaboration with my clients, after all you are the expert on your life. My aim is to partner with you when providing an individually personalized approach to healing, growth, and the alleviation of hurts, hangups, and heartbreak. Life can be hard, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. I and my organization, Reclaiming Royalty, see you as a full person that deserves a full life. Therapy or Life Coaching can help, and we value this investment in yourself. It takes courage to talk about the things that have hurt you, are currently hurting you, and can hurt you in the future.

Taking the step to seek therapy can be scary, intimidating, and overwhelming. I look forward to working with clients and couples who are brave enough to take this step to better themselves and their relationships. My focus primarily lies in bettering client's self-esteem through exploring their identity and personal experiences that have made them who they are today. My ideal clients may not know where or how to begin their journey of self discovery, but are willing to take the chance. I work with clients to create their own goals. I tend to work at the client's pace, pushing them when need be.

How long have you been hearing the call to a different way of being with yourself and the world? It might just be the quiet whispering of your heart urging you to something more. Or perhaps the whole universe is shouting that something has got to change, you can’t keep living like this. Avoiding our fear of change can keep us stuck. But your capacity to heal is only limited by your beliefs about what is possible. Genuinely transformational work is ultimately a mix of intentional effort and surprising playfulness. It’s about engaging your inner life in new and creative ways in the safe space of a trusted relationship.

My ideal client is someone who is on a journey of self-discovery, seeking to understand themselves more deeply, heal from past traumas, and pursue their personal goals with authenticity and resilience. You may be wrestling with the weight of the past, grappling with identity, or feeling overwhelmed by the impact of societal pressures. My goal is to create a space that feels safe enough for you to express yourself fully, receive pushback, and wrestle with complex emotions.

Experience includes psychotherapy and advocacy in community mental health, University settings, and a private group practice centering LGBTQ+ and other marginalized identities. My clinical interest/expertise include body liberation, fat acceptance, religious trauma, relationship issues, mood and anxiety disorders, LGBTQ+ concerns, accessing trans affirmative care, complex trauma, disordered eating, and is poly/kink informed.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? As a compassionate therapist with over 10 years of experience, I’m here to provide you with a safe and cozy space to share your story and work towards a more peaceful and fulfilling life. My expertise lies in helping minority and immigrant individuals and families who are dealing with grief and trauma, as well as young women and mothers who are struggling with identity issues, depression and anxiety.

I am a trauma-focused, mindfulness utilizing master's level practitioner who finds satisfaction in sessions centered around what you need to learn to be your best and whole self. I also am able to work with young children in play therapy, which is a modality focused on communication via play and kinetic learning.

I have helped many people from ages 12 to 80+ 'weather a personal crisis' regardless of circumstances; in addition, I have acquired special,training in working with returning military personnel in coping with their re-entry issues as well as helping them take 'next steps'. I am also an expert in career 'direction' as well as 'redirection', and regardless of age, I seek those people as clients who desire to become or retain an 'open mind'! I encourage 'self-esteem' as a precious commodity and promote one's own goals and personal values as their keys to happiness.

Sometimes life becomes overwhelming and we need a safe space to gather our thoughts, explore our emotions or gain clarity to reach our personal goals. Tending to our emotional health can often be difficult while dealing with everyday responsibilities and I understand the impact that mental health can have on dealing with the complexities of life. I commend you for exploring your options and rest assured that you have the capacity to change your life and gain control of your emotions. Therapy can be the key to helping you discover the tools you need to live the life you want.