Therapists for college students near Indianapolis, IN

My main areas of focus are working with those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, anger management, self-esteem, codependency, gender identity, emotional regulation, ADHD, Autism, and relationship issues. I use a lot of psychoeducation to help you build yourself a toolbox of resources to help you get through the demands of college courses. Talk therapy to empower my clients and help them learn why they are experiencing whatever it is that they are experiencing.

Managing our emotions can be difficult on a good day, much less when life throws stressful events our way. We often feel overwhelmed, and we may not know in which direction to move. We also may put other’s needs ahead of our own, forgetting that our needs are just as important! That is where I come in. I will help you discover your strengths, determine your goals, and find what works to best help you take care of you. I am a licensed clinical social worker and have over 9 years of experience working in a variety of settings including as a school based therapist and outpatient therapist . I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress management, self-esteem, and work and career issues. I offer a relaxed environment, and I will meet you where you are in the treatment process. I utilize a strengths-based approach, making sure you feel comfortable, safe, and heard at every step along the way. Reach out to me with any questions, and I look forward to speaking with you! *I am currently only accepting clients for telehealth appointments.*

I’m Natalie Hagen, a licensed mental health counselor offering virtual therapy for adults across Indiana. I work with students who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, navigating major life changes, or relationship challenges. My approach is supportive, practical, and focused on helping you feel heard, understood, and equipped with tools to manage daily life. Together, we’ll find strategies that fit your unique needs so you can thrive both academically and personally.

Adrianna Crouch is both a former client and current practitioner of mental health who understands how difficult it can be to move forward when you feel stuck or lost navigating each day. She utilizes ACT, CBT, and DBT to help her clients, believing that each client is the expert on their life. She is here to help her client become a more confident expert on their journey.

I work with a lot of young adults who are in the normal developmental process of figuring out life choices, i.e .making decisions about career, relationships, independence, long term goals, and transitioning more fully into all aspects of adulthood. I integrate various theoretical models to help you achieve your goals in an efficient, time productive and soluton focused fashion.

Meet Katelyn Murphy – Here to Help You Thrive in College and Beyond College can be exciting, challenging, overwhelming—and everything in between. Between classes, relationships, jobs, and figuring out what’s next, it’s easy to feel stressed, anxious, or stuck. That’s where Katelyn Murphy comes in. Katelyn is a caring, down-to-earth therapist who specializes in helping college students navigate the ups and downs of this unique stage of life. She understands that college isn’t just about academics—it’s about finding yourself, managing independence, and handling the pressures that come with big life transitions. Whether you’re facing anxiety, stress, low motivation, relationship struggles, homesickness, or just feeling “off,” Katelyn provides a safe, supportive space to talk it through. Her approach is collaborative and non-judgmental. You’re the expert on your life—Katelyn is here to help you make sense of what you’re experiencing, build coping skills, and create a path forward that feels right for you. She blends practical strategies with genuine empathy, so you’ll leave each session with both understanding and tools you can use right away. What makes Katelyn stand out is her ability to connect with students in a way that feels real and approachable. She knows that reaching out for help can be intimidating, so she works hard to make the process comfortable and stress-free. Sessions with Katelyn feel like a conversation with someone who truly “gets” you—no pressure, no judgment, just support. She’s especially passionate about helping students: Manage stress and anxiety around academics, performance, or the future Navigate changes in friendships, dating, and family dynamics Build confidence and self-esteem Cope with homesickness or culture shock Find balance between school, work, and personal life Katelyn believes mental health care should feel empowering—not like another item on your to-do list. She’ll help you discover your strengths, break down overwhelming challenges into manageable steps, and remind you that you don’t have to figure it all out alone. If you’ve been thinking, “I should probably talk to someone,” this is your sign. Whether you need a few sessions to get back on track or ongoing support to help you through a tough season, Katelyn is here to walk alongside you. Reaching out is the first step—and it’s a strong one. You don’t need to have everything figured out before you start therapy. You just need to take that first step toward feeling better. You belong here. Your story matters. And Katelyn Murphy is ready to help you write the next chapter.

We can't always decide what happens to us in life, but we can choose what we do about it. I love working with clients who are open to building trust, ready to begin exploring, and want to create change. You don't have to have it all figured out right now, I would be honored to share space with you and start the process of rediscovering yourself. I have the most experience working with self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression, difficult family relationships, romantic relationship stressors, gender identity, and sexuality. I want to learn what makes you unique, help you build trust in yourself, and help you reclaim your life narrative. My passion is in learning people's stories. I use trauma-informed techniques to look at the context of our lives, and together we can forge a new path forward towards the life you find most fulfilling. I draw from narrative therapy to learn about your story, and I use EMDR to help reprocess our experiences.

Hello, and thank you for looking at my profile. After working at Butler University's counseling center for the past 13 years, I recently transitioned to full time private practice. I love working with college students and hope to continue working with them in my new practice. I have a lot of experience with stress, anxiety, body image, substance abuse, depression, relationship problems, grief/loss, and the changing identities and developments that take place during the college years. I offer both in person and teletherapy and I am typically able to be flexible with scheduling. I'd love a chance to meet you to see if we would be a good fit!

Anchor Point Counseling offers a variety of services to meet each client’s varying needs. Counseling is not a one-size-fits-all type of service. Each client will bring with them a unique story and perspective through which they relate and interact with themselves, others, and the world around them. Here at Anchor Point, we want to honor those differences through offering more specialized treatment (EMDR and FLASH), specifically in working with trauma and anxiety disorders. Additionally, Anchor Point has a particular interest in treating educators, student-athletes, and coaches. General counseling is also available.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 12 years of experience. I provide an atmosphere of trust and comfort where clients feel at ease. My style of therapy is engaging, warm and goal-oriented. Others have described me as authentic, genuine, non-judgmental and empathic. I work with adolescents and adults who are struggling with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, school/work related challenges, family conflict, relationship issues, life transition issues and parenting difficulties. I believe there is no “one size fits all” form of treatment. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them find the necessary tools to grow, develop, and achieve their goals. I am skilled in a variety of interventions including the evidenced based approaches of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I draw from these approaches, depending on my client’s goals and what I deem will be most effective. I received my Masters in Clinical Counseling at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I practiced and trained in Chicago for 9 years before moving to Indiana. Prior to starting my private practice, I worked in various settings including psychiatric hospitals, partial hospitalization programming, intensive outpatient programming, within a group practice and a community mental health center.

University life is full of excitement and challenges. Often, we need support to feel our best. I specialize in working with college students who are navigating the pressures of academic life, personal growth, and emotional well-being. My practice focuses on helping students work through trauma, anxiety, depression, and stress; I strive to create a supportive non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings. Being a student can often feel overwhelming, with academic demands, social expectations, and sometimes personal struggles all happening at once. I'm here to help you build the tools you need to manage these challenges and create a path towards emotional balance and resilience.

College can feel like a lot, figuring out your future, managing stress, navigating relationships, and trying to stay grounded through it all. It’s common to feel overwhelmed by academic pressure, unsure about your career path, or stuck in patterns that leave you feeling anxious or disconnected in relationships. I offer a supportive, judgment-free space where you can talk openly about what’s going on and start to make sense of it. Together, we’ll work through challenges at your pace, helping you build confidence, strengthen relationships, and feel more grounded as you navigate this chapter of your life.

Our mission at Flourish is to provide the highest quality therapeutic space that fosters your mental health through gaining self-understanding and growth. Flourish strives for you to feel empowered to self-reflect on your past and present, make changes in your current thought processes, behaviors, and relationships. We achieve our mission by emphasizing your strengths, guiding you in exploring those mechanisms that you are currently utilizing as well as how to improve upon these, enhancing your ability to implement life long tools and challenging you in a supportive and collaborative manner to maximize your ability to work toward your goals. We are passionate about the work that we do and approach our work with a warm, professional manner utilizing research based and individualized approaches.

When you are in psychological distress and someone really hears you without passing judgement, without trying to take responsibility, without trying to mold you, the impact can be profound. I strive to be authentic, accepting, and empathetic in the therapeutic relationship to provide a safe space that allows for you to be truly heard. My ideal client is one who is open to doing the difficult work. Yes, if we do the work then life becomes an opportunity to love, and live.

I truly believe that choosing to prioritize your own or your child’s mental health is one of the bravest and most meaningful decisions a person or parent can make. Whether you are reaching out for yourself at any stage of life or seeking support for your teenager, committing to healing and personal growth can feel overwhelming. Even finding the right therapist can feel like a daunting first hurdle. I am genuinely glad you are here and taking this step. Opening up to someone new is not easy. When beginning therapy for teens, it can feel especially intimidating to trust someone with their thoughts and emotions. For parents, it can be painful and confusing to watch your child struggle and not know how to “fix” it. Further, with adults of any age, it can be just as challenging to slow down, reflect, and allow yourself the space to be supported, or even to admit that you are struggling in the first place. I strive to create a confidential, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel safe enough to be yourself, explore your experiences, and begin meaningful healing. I work with children, adolescents, and adults navigating a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and life challenges. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward. Concerns may include anxiety (such as generalized anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, or phobias), depression and mood disorders, personality disorders, ADHD and executive functioning difficulties, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, OCD, and challenges related to life transitions. With teens specifically, I have a passion for supporting concerns such as school avoidance, academic pressure, peer relationships, bullying, identity exploration, low self-esteem, emotional regulation difficulties, and family conflict. I also work with more complex concerns, including self-harm, suicidal thoughts, substance use, eating disorders, and behavioral challenges. For adults, therapy may focus on stress, burnout, relationship concerns, career or life transitions, parenting challenges, unresolved trauma, or patterns that are no longer serving you. Many adults also seek therapy to better understand themselves, improve emotional awareness, and create more meaningful, values-driven lives. I earned my Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Indianapolis, where I also completed my Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology. My training included supervised clinical experiences across a variety of settings and ages, including private practice, residential treatment, a therapeutic day school, and juvenile justice systems. During my predoctoral internship, I received intensive training working with youth and families involved in complex systems of care, and collaborated closely with schools, probation, and child welfare agencies. My approach to therapy is integrative, drawing from a range of evidence-based modalities that are tailored to each individual’s specific needs. In our first sessions, we will discuss current difficulties, collaborate on goals, and determine the best approach for you or your child. My goal is to meet you where you are. For teens, this often means building trust at their own pace and helping them develop practical coping skills and emotional insight. For parents, it may involve collaboration, guidance, and tools to strengthen connection and communication at home. For adults, it may look like exploring patterns, building resilience, and working toward lasting, meaningful change. I am not what we psychologists call a “blank slate” therapist, and I will enthusiastically support you, celebrate you, and laugh with you, while also holding space for the difficult topics and why you came to therapy in the first place. No matter where you or your family are starting, you don’t have to navigate it alone. If you feel that I may be a good fit for you or your child, I welcome you to reach out.

Ever have those days where you feel like you’re not going to make it through the day much less the semester, become discouraged, stressed out, anxious, felt alone or have sleepless nights? You tell yourself you need a change or help, but you’ve been putting it off. Meanwhile, you’ve been missing out on things because you’ve locked yourself away, make up excuses not to follow through with plans, tell yourself you won’t have fun, or you don’t want to ruin anyone else’s good time. It’s time for you to continue on the journey you’ve started. You did the work to get yourself this far. Let’s take the next Spey together. It’s a new day, a new mindset, and it can be a start to change the things that’s not working for you. You can learn new strategies better insight, enhance skills, overcome habitual behaviors, create purposeful experiences, cope with feelings/emotions, be more organized, purposeful, intentional while building a more positive experiences and well-balanced experience that will allow you to flourish. You can have the support to better your circumstances, overcome challenges, grow, and make the necessary changes for a healthier, and productive experience. I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and certified life coach. I have extensive training, knowledge, and experience in the mental health field. I am deeply committed and respond to a diverse array of situations. I provide support, empathy, compassion, helpful & meaningful guidance, dignity and respect while maintaining sensitivity to privacy & confidentiality.

Katelyn's journey is marked by a commitment to excellence and teamwork. As a former student-athlete, she has honed skills in time management, communication, and resilience. Balancing a rigorous athletic schedule with academic achievements, Katelyn understands the demands of high-pressure environments and applies this understanding to her practice.

I work with clients who are going through life or identity transitions and for those feel alone, anxious, depressed, haunted by their past, or trapped in their tangled thoughts. I also specialize in personality disorders and/or religious trauma. Education on social justice issues, including racial, cultural, LGBTQ+, and religious differences, is a top priority for me. Not all human experiences can be expressed verbally, so I am trained in both traditional talk therapy and offer art therapy as well. My guidance typically involves reframing thoughts, building assertiveness, identifying/managing emotions, trauma-informed care, harm reduction models, and processing experiences. I am also one of the only therapists in Indiana who identifies as a pagan and secular provider. If you are looking for a non-religious therapist who understands growing up in a religious environment, reach out!

Meet Andrea Aichele – Supporting College Students Through Life’s Ups and Downs College is full of opportunities, challenges, and big changes—sometimes all in the same day. Between balancing classes, athletics, work, relationships, and your own mental well-being, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or stuck. Andrea Aichele understands. She has a gift for meeting college students right where they are and helping them navigate this important stage of life with compassion, practical tools, and encouragement. Andrea works with young adults from all walks of life, but she has a special passion for supporting college students and athletes. She knows the pressure you might feel to perform—not only academically or athletically, but also socially and personally. In her sessions, you’ll find a safe, non-judgmental space to unpack whatever’s on your mind, whether it’s stress, anxiety, relationship issues, burnout, low motivation, or the challenge of adjusting to life away from home. Her approach is warm, approachable, and collaborative. She believes you’re the expert on your own life—her role is to help you clarify your thoughts, discover your strengths, and develop strategies to move forward in a way that feels authentic to you. She’s skilled at making therapy feel less intimidating and more like an honest, supportive conversation with someone who truly cares. Andrea especially enjoys working with students to: Manage stress, anxiety, and overwhelm Navigate the ups and downs of athletic performance and identity Build confidence and self-esteem Cope with homesickness, loneliness, or big transitions Find balance between academics, extracurriculars, and personal life What students often say about working with Andrea is that she “gets it.” She doesn’t just listen—she helps you take tangible steps toward feeling better and building a more balanced, fulfilling life. She knows that college is a unique season, and she’s committed to helping you make the most of it without losing sight of your well-being. If you’ve been feeling like you could use some extra support—whether for a specific challenge or just to stay grounded in a busy, demanding season—Andrea is here for you. You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to take the first step toward feeling more like yourself again. Your challenges are valid. Your goals are possible. And Andrea Aichele is ready to help you get there.

Are there times when you cannot shut off your worried thoughts? Is the adjustment to college more difficult than you imagined? I am trauma informed and will look at how your thoughts impact your emotions, which impact your behaviors. I believe in the mind-body connection and, depending on your needs, will weave in mindfulness and somatic practices during our work together. I use an affirming lens while tailoring my approach to the holistic needs and pace of each individual. I have been practicing therapy for over 20 years and the past seven years have been in a college counseling setting.