Marriage & Couples Counseling in Indianapolis Area, Indiana
Virtual/Online Couples Therapy Across Indiana
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As an Indiana Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC, License #39005590A), I maintain active affiliations with leading clinical organizations and continuously pursue advanced training to provide evidence-based care for you.
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, 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I know if couples counseling is right for us?
If you found yourself nodding while reading any part of this page, that is already a meaningful sign. Marriage counseling in Indiana is not just for relationships that are on the verge of ending. Many couples come to therapy while they are still very much committed to each other but feel stuck in patterns they cannot seem to break on their own. If you are both willing to show up and try, that willingness is enough to start.
What if my partner is not sure they want to come to therapy?
This is one of the most common concerns couples bring to the first conversation. It is okay if one of you is more hesitant than the other. Many couples find that the ambivalence softens once they actually experience what a session feels like. If your partner is uncertain, reaching out for a consultation is still a good first step. Lea can help you think through how to approach the conversation together.
What is Emotionally Focused Therapy and how does it help couples?
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a research-backed approach that helps couples identify and change the negative emotional cycles keeping them stuck. Rather than just teaching surface-level communication skills, EFT gets to the root of your conflict to rebuild a safe, secure bond. It is widely considered the gold standard of couples therapy because the results last: research shows that 70-75% of couples move from distress to recovery using EFT, and 90% experience significant improvements in their relationship.
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. We can also discuss it together in our free consultation.
What are your fees?
Couples sessions are $300 for 75 minutes and $250 for 60 minutes.
How long does couples counseling take?
Every relationship is different, and the length of therapy depends on what you are working through and how consistently you are able to attend. Many couples begin to notice meaningful shifts within the first several weeks of weekly sessions. Deeper, lasting change typically unfolds over several months. Lea works with couples on an ongoing basis so that progress builds rather than stalls.
Is marriage counseling in Indianapolis area in-person or virtual?
I offer virtual couples therapy so you can connect from anywhere in Indiana.
What if we have tried couples counseling before and it did not help?
Previous experiences with therapy that did not feel helpful are more common than you might think, and they are worth talking about. Lea works from a specific framework grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy, which is different from more advice-based or structured approaches. Many clients who were skeptical after earlier experiences find that this way of working feels different from the start. If you have tried before and are wondering whether to try again, that question alone is worth a conversation. Book your free consult here.
What happens in the first session?
The first session is a chance for both of you to share what has been going on and for Lea to begin understanding your relationship and what you are hoping to change. It is not about assigning blame or deciding who is right. It is about getting a clear picture of where you both are so that the work can be tailored to what you actually need. Many clients report leaving the first session feeling lighter simply because they finally had a space to say what they had been carrying.
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. EFCT research has proved that inidviduals with depression, anxiety and PTSD symptoms decrease after feeling safe and connected in their relationships. If deeper individual work is needed, we can discuss adding individual sessions or referring appropriately.
Do we have to be in crisis to come to couples counseling in indianapolis area?
Not at all. Some couples come to therapy in the middle of a serious rupture. Others come because they have noticed a slow drift and want to address it before it becomes something harder to repair. Both are valid reasons to reach out. The earlier couples seek support, the more options tend to be available to them.
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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.