Marriage & Couples Counseling in Indianapolis - Fishers, Indiana
In-person sessions at my Fishers office — online couples therapy available anywhere in Indiana
Start Feeling Close Again
What Brought You Here
You woke up today with a heavy burden sitting on your chest. You could feel the tension before you even got out of bed. Your partner was right there, and still, there was an ocean between you.
If you are the one who keeps reaching, you have tried everything you know how to try and it is still not working. You are so drained, so exhausted, that even when you want to comfort them, you have nothing left. You look at your kids and pull yourself together because you have to, because they are watching. The guilt is constant, because you cannot give them the stable home they deserve. You are living in your own world, all alone, even when your partner is standing right there.
If you are the one who keeps stepping back, you know a different version of the same pain. Whatever you do, it never feels like enough. You feel rejected, not good enough, and like your own needs are invisible. So you pull away because you are drowning in your own ocean. And as you step back to take a breath, the guilt gets worse, because this is the last thing you want.
You are both exhausted. You are both carrying guilt. You are both grieving the same thing: that attunement, that harmony, the feeling of simply being known by each other.
Imagine if you could shift from...
Just the steps that we'll journey together:
Meet Your Therapist
Hi, I'm Lea, I'm Lea, a licensed mental health counselor offering marriage counseling - Indiana
I'm deeply passionate about attachment theory, relational trauma, and trauma-informed care, with specialized training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.
I work with disconnected couples who are exhausted by endless arguments and the aching silence that follows, couples who have started to feel deeply alone even in the same room as the person they love most.
What I have learned, after working with partners like you, is that the conflict is rarely about what it appears to be on the surface. The argument is not really about who forgot to call or who said the wrong thing. It is about a deeper fear of not being enough, not being seen, not being safe with the one person you chose. When that safety breaks down, one partner reaches harder and the other pulls further away, and the cycle feeds itself until both people are exhausted and wondering what happened to what they had.
My clients come to me carrying that exhaustion. They come in guarded, sometimes skeptical, often having tried things before that did not hold. What they find is a space that does not feel like another thing to manage or perform for. Many clients report that from the very first session, something shifts, because for the first time in a long time, they feel heard. Both of them.
Above all else, my greatest hope is that you find the profound connection you are searching for. It is absolutely possible to rebuild that foundation of trust and intimacy, and you don't have to figure out how to do it all on your own.
Frequently asked questions
How long does couples therapy take?
It varies — many couples see meaningful shifts in 8–20 sessions of weekly work, with deeper bonding unfolding over time. We decide together based on your goals.
What if we don't know our attachment styles yet?
That's common and okay! We'll explore them together through gentle conversation and reflection — no pressure to label right away.
What are your fees?
Couples sessions are $300/75 minutes for the intake session and $250/60 minutes for follow-up sessions. I offer limited sliding scale spots when available — we can discuss this during our free consultation.
Can I book a first session immediately?
What should I expect from it? Yes, you can book your free 15-minute initial consultation or your first 60 minute session here [secure booking link/button]. In the first full session, we'll hear your story as a couple: what brings you here, the patterns/challenges, and your goals. It's a gentle space to build trust, start identifying the cycle, and begin exploring emotions — many couples leave feeling heard and hopeful.
Do you take insurance or provide superbills for PPO/out-of-network reimbursement?
I do not bill insurance directly (sessions are self-pay/cash-pay). As an out-of-network provider, I work with PPO plans and provide monthly superbills (detailed statements) for you to submit for reimbursement. This approach keeps your care fully private—no session notes or treatment plans are shared with insurance—and gives us maximum flexibility. I recommend checking your plan’s out-of-network mental health/telehealth benefits or calling your insurer.
Couples vs. individual/family therapy?
This page is for partner-focused work on your shared patterns and connection. If issues involve one person's deeper individual (attach to individual page) work or family(attach to family page) dynamics, we can discuss adding individual/family sessions or referring.
Is therapy in-person or virtual?
I provide in-person marriage and couples counseling at my office in Fishers, Indiana. For couples outside the area — including Indianapolis, Carmel, and Noblesville — I offer virtual couples therapy so you can connect from anywhere in Indiana.
What if we're nervous about starting?
Most couples feel that way at first. Our free 15-minute consultation is pressure-free — just a chance to talk and see if it feels like a fit.
Can we do couples therapy if one of us has individual trauma or mental health issues?
Absolutely — many couples come with one or both partners carrying past trauma, anxiety, depression, or attachment wounds. We can address how those show up in the relationship while focusing on the shared bond. If deeper individual work is needed, we can discuss adding individual sessions or referring appropriately.
Explore More Ways I Can Support You
Individual
Therapy
If you’re carrying relational patterns or past wounds that quietly affect your life — whether it shows up as anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, difficulty in relationships, low self-worth, emotional numbness, or repeating patterns you don’t fully understand — individual therapy offers a safe, one-on-one space to explore and heal at your own pace.
Together, we develop new ways of responding to yourself and others that feel more secure, authentic, and freeing.
Family
Therapy
When family dynamics feel tense, stuck, or out of balance — whether it's parent-child conflicts, sibling issues, blended family challenges or more— family therapy helps everyone feel heard and understood.
Drawing on attachment and systems perspectives, we work to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and foster stronger, more supportive connections across the family.
Relationship
Support
Virtual psychoeducational support for adults anywhere inside and outside the U.S. Focused purely on understanding your relational patterns, attachment style, and how past experiences influence your current relationships today.
Ideal for pre-marital/pre-engagement prep, co-parenting guidance, divorce guidance or more.
Foster/Adoptive/
Kinship Support
Foster and adoptive children often come from backgrounds that cause escalated or unpredictable behaviors. Parents may feel unsure how to manage them or connect emotionally — that's normal with trauma history.
Together, we learn practical steps using TBRI and attachment principles: building trust, responding with connection first, then correcting the behavior with evidence-based tools.
Discover Your Attachment Style
Curious about how your attachment style shapes your relationships today? This focused, one-time session is a gentle interview-style exploration to identify your style (secure, anxious, avoidant, disorganized), understand its origins, and gain practical insights into patterns and growth opportunities. It's a great starting point or standalone tool for self-awareness.
Ready to Start Healing?
If something in what you have read today felt familiar, that recognition is worth paying attention to. Reaching out is the hardest part for most couples. But it is also the part that changes everything.
I'm here for you.