Therapists serving clients in Avon, IN

Hello! I’m Amber; I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist in the state of Indiana. I have been working in the mental health care field for approximately twenty years. My experience is in a variety of settings including private practice, in-patient, and community mental health care. I have worked with a wide variety of populations who have struggled with many different issues. I have experience in working with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADD, ODD, loss and grief, relationship conflict, parenting issues, as well as other issues. I’ve always considered it a privilege and joy to be invited into one’s journey in life as they work through the therapy process. We will work to tailor our approach to move you toward your best success, as no two people are exactly the same. I do believe that listening to you and starting growth where you are now will bring great results. We’ll work together to find your best self and achieve your goals!

Credentials: Yankton College, 1970, BA (magna cum laude) in psychology and social work, Dean's Scholarship University of South Dakota, 1973, MA in counseling psychology University of Wisconsin, 1975, MSSW (Master of Science in Social Work) University of South Dakota, 1983, Ed.D. in counseling psychology ACSW-National Association of Social Work exam LISW-South Dakota DSW-Diplomate in Social Work-NASW LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Indiana LMFT-Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-Indiana Gottman Marriage and Family Therapist-Level I Specializing in Interdisciplinary Psychosocial Practice via Face-to-Face Sessions, Telebehavioral Online Consultations and Videoconferencing for: Children with special needs, individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Children, adolescents and young adults with behavioral and developmental difficulties. Elderly adults and individuals with disabilities Family counseling and coaching Couples counseling and coaching Supervision consulting and coaching for LCSW license requirement Grief, loss and bereavement counseling and coaching Telebehavioral counseling, coaching and consulting Family and individual referral services along with resource finding Organizational consulting and coaching for conflict resolution, leadership and grant development Independent contractor experience with Solutions, INC., Tangram INC., Indiana Association of Career and Technology Educators and Greenhouse Mental Healthcare (serving the elderly and persons with disabilities). Grant reviewer for USPHS Health Resource Service Administration-.MCHB Career Experience: 2013 retired as the Associate Director of the Riley Child Development Center at Riley Hospital for Children on the campus of Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN. 32 years experience (1981-2013) as a clinical and associate faculty member with Indiana University Schools of Medicine and Social Work teaching courses on death, dying, grief and loss. Also served as a social work field instructor and a clinician at the Riley Child Development Center serving children with disabilities and their families. Earned a Master of Science in Social Work at the University of Wisconsin (1973-1975) and was an interdisciplinary Leadership Education in Neurodeveopmental Disorders (LEND) trainee at the University of Wisconsin Waisman Center on Human Development. Earned a MA in counseling psychology (1973) and an EdD doctorate in counseling psychology (1983) from the University of South Dakota where he was Acting Director of the Center for Developmental Disabilities. Served a term as Vice President for the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) South Dakota Chapter, and has served as both Vice President and President (1990-93) for the Indiana NASW Chapter. Elected as an Indiana representative six times for the NASW Delegate Assembly (1990–2005), and in 1999 was elected chairperson for the NASW Midwest Coalition. In 2011 he was the Chair of the National NASW Delegate Assembly Planning Task Force. Elected to the American Indian Center of Indiana Board of Directors in 1999 to present. Has Cherokee heritage (Indian name is Tatanka Wamniyomni-Whirlwind Buffalo) and began his career working on the Sioux Indian Reservations in South Dakota. His Indian name is Served on the Board of Directors for the Indiana Telehealth Advisory Consortium and 1987-2013 About Special Kids (formerly the Indiana Parent Information Network and is Past President of that Board), one of the four original founders of that organization in 1987. The 2017 recipient of the About Special Kids Founders Award. In 1992, he was awarded the Social Worker of the Year Award for Indiana. In 2006 elected to the National Board of Directors of NASW as the Region VII representative for IN, OH, KY, TN and WV. chaired the National NASW Personnel Committee. Also served on the NASW National Committee for Racial and Ethnic Diversity. In 2007 elected to the National Board of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities and was Chairperson for the Council on Interdisciplinary Services. A member of AAUAP/AUCD, since 1975 served on the National Training Directors Council and the National Community Education Directors Council. Served on the Program Planning, Council Chairs and Award Review Committees for the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) Board. Also was Co- Chair of the AUCD Communications Committee and served on the 2008 Poster Review Committee. Served as a grant reviewer for MCH –LEND grants, as the chair of the review panel and as Chair of a HRSA Small Provider Health Grants Review Panel. From 2008-2009 was on the U.S. Health and Human Services, Office on Disability and Department of Labor Office on Disability Employment Policy, Health Providers Health Care Curriculum Select Panel.

I have a Master's in Social Work with 15+ years of experience in the field of mental health and addictions. I am a licensed Clinical Social worker and an Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor. I offer evidenced based interventions in a supportive trauma informed environment that respects your experience. Therapy should feel like a supportive conversation that helps you and your family get your needs met. I have extensive experience working with clients ages 3-98. I am well versed in addressing addiction, mental health issues, family conflict, trauma, and life transitions. I have also worked in a variety of settings including community, school, hospital, homes, with crisis response teams, EMS, and specialty health care groups. I currently own my own private practice with in person and telehealth services. Please give me a call and we will spend some time talking about what you need and how to get you there.

My name is Alicia Johnson Bryant. I am credentialed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP) and a Board Certified Christian Life Coach (BCCLC). With over a decade of experience, I strive to maintain the highest coaching, ethical and biblical standards of practice. In this life we will have many challenges and if we are honest, The Struggle Is Real. Through my own personal resilience walk as well as my experience in crisis management, recovery, set-backs, screw-ups, make-ups and break-ups I have learned to come-up. It is my hope that as we walk together on this journey called life we will build relationships not roadblocks and bridges not walls. We each have the ability to overcome. As Christians we are called to care and as children we are called to compassion. Compassion motivates people to go out of their way to help the physical, mental, or emotional pains of another and themselves. Care allows us to feel interest or concern. Together they equip us to be about our father’s business. With you in purpose,

I am a Clinical Social Worker licensed in Indiana. I have been providing mental health services for 14 years. I have worked with men and women with a wide range of concerns including: depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief and loss, body image and relationship issues. I am open to meeting with individuals through the traditional BetterHelp platform, working with couples via the Regain platform and/or counseling persons via the Pride platform. I am able to meet people right where they are. I am an LGBTQIA+ ally. The community is near and dear to my heart. I have a great deal of experience treating persons that have been physically and/or emotionally abused. My counseling approaches include the following: trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and humanistic/client centered counseling. I also enjoy working with clients who prefer a faith centered counseling approach. I pride myself on promoting a safe climate full of empathy and free of judgement.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Art Therapist. I use a client centered approach, meeting you where you are and focusing on your needs. You are the one leading the session while I guide and support you through the process while encouraging positive change within yourself. The person centered approach supports mental health by coming from a place of empathy during each counseling session. The goals of this practice include increasing self-awareness, improving the clients ability to use self direction to make desired changes, increasing clarity, improving self-esteem, and boosting the clients self-reliance. My goal is to provide a safe nonjudgmental space, accepting you fully for you to open up. I believe in meeting you where you are and help you get to where you see yourself and want to be. I believe in getting to know the whole person and creating a treatment plan together to be the best version of yourself. My goal is to provide you with tools that you can use in your everyday life. A majority of my availability is in the evenings and on the weekends. I am able to text/chat only for the time being.

I am licensed in Indiana with 17 years of professional work experience. I have been a therapist for 8 years. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Everyone deserves a therapist who they can connect with and trust. Beginning therapy, returning to therapy, or advocating for changes in treatment takes a lot of courage. I am proud of you for getting started and excited for the opportunity to join you on this journey! If you’re interested in knowing a bit about me: I am a happily married, self-proclaimed nerd. I believe in the power of play and so I enjoy gaming (video, tabletop, and otherwise). I enjoy reading, writing, coloring, and embroidery. Some of my favorite things include: Music, fresh baked bread, autumn breezes, and the color emerald green. I am a life-long learner with so many more things to discover! If you are interested in knowing a bit about my credentials: I am licensed in Indiana (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) with 3 years of professional work experience. I have worked in college counseling centers, and am currently working in a community mental health clinic along with my caseload with BetterHelp. I have experience working with clients across a variety of ages (from 5 years old to 90) and with a wide range of troubles, including trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, self-love, self-esteem, and anxiety. Because we are beautifully complicated individuals, I utilize several evidence-based approaches to tailor treatment to you and your needs. I often pull tools from sources like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, and Motivational Interviewing. My framework (theoretical orientation) is Existential Psychotherapy, which focuses on making meaning out of the suffering we experience, learning how to become our truest selves, and finding purpose in life. Now you know a little bit about me, but therapy isn’t about me. It is about you, and I am eager to know a little bit about you.

I am licensed in Indiana with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am licensed in Indiana with 21 years of professional work experience. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families in several areas of focus, including relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy related issues, parenting issues, mood disorders, and personality disorders. Though I have significant clinical experience with adolescents and young adults, my focus has shifted over time, and I now work exclusively with couples/marriages, and individual adult clients. My practice is foundationally dependent on Christian principles and, as a result, I’ve been able to incorporate essential faith-based tools (such as grace, forgiveness, humility, self-sacrifice, etc.) to my clinical “toolbox”, alongside established, evidence based treatment modalities, including CBT, DBT, EMDR, et al. I firmly believe that the first and most important goal of therapy is the creation of a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients. The strength of that relationship is well understood to be the best predictor of successful outcomes. So, you can expect a therapeutic environment in which mutual trust is paramount, thoughts and feelings are shareable without fear of judgment, and authenticity & empathy are essential to the process. Making the decision to intentionally discuss personal issues with a stranger (regardless of the cryptic letters after their name) can be hard, and even scary. But please don’t think it suggests any kind of “weakness” - it doesn’t, Doing this takes determination and courage, as well as the simple recognition that life is hard, and none of us can do it alone.