Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in Indiana

Empathetic, but will challenge one to become the best version of themselves. My years of experience afford me a good insight into various mental health disorders. I have a vast background in working with couples, families, and court ordered cases regarding divorce and coparenting. I have worked with diverse populations extensively. I utilize humor to help make the counseling environment warm, fun and engaging.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Addiction Counselor with over 26 years of experience supporting individuals and families through challenges related to trauma, mental health, and addiction. I am EMDR Certified and have a passion for helping people navigate anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, relationship struggles, and low self-esteem. I believe healing grows from a foundation of trust, compassion, and authentic human connection.

Hello! My name is Jay and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges, transitions, and emotional difficulties.

My approach to therapy is warm, compassionate, inclusive, and nonjudgmental. I believe therapy should be a safe space where you can be yourself, feel heard and respected, and openly explore the experiences that are affecting your emotional well-being.

I specialize in working with individuals experiencing:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and trauma-related concerns
• Autism Spectrum–related needs
• LGBTQ+ concerns, identity, relationships, and life experiences

Through tTelehealth therapy my goal is to provide a supportive and collaborative environment where we can identify your concerns, recognize your strengths, develop practical coping strategies, and work toward meaningful change.

For more than 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside individuals, couples, and families as they work toward healing, growth, and change. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor, and Substance Abuse Professional, I bring both deep clinical knowledge and a compassionate, down-to-earth approach to therapy.

I specialize in helping clients navigate life’s most personal challenges—including relationship and intimacy concerns, life transitions, grief and loss, trauma, and mental health struggles. I also provide substance abuse treatment, DOT/SAP evaluations, and recovery support using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Reality Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, the Duluth Model, and the Matrix Model.

I have a special commitment to serving Black communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people living with HIV, re-entry populations, sex workers, and youth facing challenges. I understand how personal, cultural, and systemic factors shape each person’s story, and I create a safe, affirming space where clients feel truly seen and heard.

In our sessions, you can expect a respectful, judgment-free environment where your voice matters. I believe therapy works best as a partnership—we’ll set goals together, explore what’s holding you back, and develop practical strategies you can use in daily life a more fulfilling life. Whether you’re seeking support for a specific issue or simply want to invest in your personal growth, I’m here to help you take that next step.

I’m glad you’re here. By considering counseling, you're taking a critical step towards healing and wholeness. Whether you have previously been diagnosed with a mental health condition such as depression, anxiety, or PTSD or are simply struggling with changes in your life and relationships, I’m ready to help you explore what’s going on and take your next steps in the healing process. I specialize in integrating spirituality into counseling, men's issues, relationship problems, and treating trauma, depression, and anxiety disorders. As a Certified Shame-Informed Treatment Specialist (CSTS) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) I have specialty training around trauma and shame.

We all have problems that need specialized help. We call a plumber when the house floods or a mechanic when our cars break down. However, when life pulls the rug out from under us we often keep it to ourselves and “press on.” There’s no time for a “life breakdown.” We reason that we should just know how to handle these life situations (even though we’ve never faced them before). On top of that, we try to conceal our troubles so that no one else sees that we’re struggling. When we finally address this inner turmoil we’re worn out from the original problem AND our unhealthy coping through isolation. It’s time to come out of hiding.

I have been working in mental health for over 20 years in a variety of settings from residential treatment to outpatient therapy in integrated primary care and traditional counseling practices. I am experienced in group, individual, couples, and family therapy. In addition to offering therapy, I am also a graduate counseling professor and clinical supervisor for graduate students and license eligible clinicians. My passions are counseling and educating clients, professionals, and students on the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness and improving mental and emotional wellbeing.