let's find your
Quick fixes stop the bleeding but healing repairs lasting wounds and psychological scars, as well as the relationship to ourselves.
you are
not alone
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Women experience stress differently and exhibit a unique constellation of symptoms including fatigue, exhaustion, poor sleep, tearfulness, GI issues, headaches, muscle tension, and pain
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Women’s symptoms tend to be questioned, minimized, dismissed or generally overlooked
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A lack or prenatal, perinatal, postnatal and postpartum support contributes to anxiety and depression.
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Women often face stigma for seeking professional mental health support
And the moon said to me-my darling daughter, you do not have to be whole in order to shine."
- nichole mcelhaney
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how i work
My approach has always been eclectic with a psychodynamic/object relations core. I have extensive training in EMDR, cognitive processing, Hakomi and Somatic therapy, trauma informed treatment and spiritual/theological integration.
at healing indy, i do not treat...
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those experiencing active addictions
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those in active crisis
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intensive out patient care
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children and teens (ages 19 and under)
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those on Medicaid or Medicaid
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substance use
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crisis care
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active suicidality
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psychosis
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schizophrenia
trauma processing
EMDR is a powerful, evidence-based therapy that helps you process traumatic experiences and the emotions connected to them. Together, we’ll safely explore memories and experiences that continue to affect your life, using structured EMDR techniques to reduce the intensity of those emotions. I’ll guide you step by step, helping you develop new, healthier ways of thinking and feeling about your past. Over time, this work can reduce distress, improve your emotional regulation, and allow you to move forward with greater clarity, resilience, and confidence.
attachment healing
Many of the challenges we face in adulthood — difficulty trusting, feeling disconnected, or repeating patterns in relationships — are rooted in early attachment experiences. In our work together, we’ll explore how your past relationships shaped your current patterns, thoughts, and emotions. Using psychodynamic and attachment-focused approaches, I’ll help you recognize patterns, process old wounds, and develop new ways of connecting with yourself and others. This work supports deeper self-understanding, healthier relationships, and a stronger sense of personal security.
mindset & behavior
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps us identify thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors that may be keeping you stuck or causing unnecessary distress. Together, we’ll examine the ways your thinking impacts your emotions and actions, and we’ll practice strategies to challenge unhelpful patterns. I’ll guide you in applying techniques to real-life situations so that you can manage anxiety, improve mood, and make choices that align with your goals. This collaborative work empowers you to create meaningful change in the way you think, feel, and act.
spirituality & wellness
Healing is most effective when it addresses the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. In our sessions, we can explore mindfulness, meditation, somatic practices, and other holistic approaches that complement traditional therapy. I’ll work with you to integrate these tools in ways that feel safe, meaningful, and tailored to your needs. This approach helps you strengthen self-awareness, cultivate resilience, and find balance, so your healing extends beyond the therapy room into your daily life.
what does trauma-informed integrative therapy look like?
MY TRAUMA INFORMED CARE OFFERS:
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safety
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trust
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collaboration
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empowerment of choice
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cultural sensitivity
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transparency
MY MULTI-APPROACH INTEGRATION OFFERS:
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nutritional and diet considerations
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physical/somatic considerations
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emotional needs
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spiritual needs
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cognitive and intellectual needs
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relational needs
