Therapists in Butler, IN

Michael Ross, LCSW | Cognitive Alchemist Empowering Minds | Building Resilience | Transforming Lives About Me Hello! I’m Michael Ross, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and nationally recognized thought leader in behavioral health. I specialize in helping people transmute their struggles into strength and reclaim their agency through cognitive alchemy—the science of transforming thought patterns to create meaningful change. My mission: To help you build resilience, enhance self-efficacy, and rewrite your narrative so that you can live with greater clarity, confidence, and control. My Approach: Pragmatic, Strengths-Based, and Tailored to You I take an eclectic, evidence-guided approach to therapy, ensuring that each session is tailored to your unique needs, strengths, and goals. ✅ Client-Centered: You are the expert of your own life—I’m here to guide, support, and challenge you. ✅ Narrative & Existential Therapy: Together, we explore and reshape the story you tell yourself about your life. ✅ Cognitive Alchemy: I help you transform adversity into personal power. ✅ Psychological Resilience Training: I teach actionable techniques to strengthen distress tolerance, self-efficacy, and cognitive reframing. I am heavily influenced by Albert Bandura’s work on self-efficacy—helping you break free from limiting beliefs and take back control of your thoughts, emotions, and actions. My Unique Offerings Author of Too Weird to Fail: The Righthand Path of the Sacred Laugh – A powerful exploration of humor, cognitive resilience, and transformation. Creator of the Too Weird to Fail Therapy Workbook – A structured guide to help you reframe your mindset and regain your agency. Blending Science with Real-World Application – I bridge clinical expertise with pragmatic solutions that actually work in your daily life. Who I Work With I provide tele-mental health services to a diverse range of individuals, couples, and professionals, including: ✔️ High-Stress Professions: Advanced experience working with military, law enforcement, intelligence, and public safety professionals. ✔️ Those Navigating Trauma & Toxic Stress: Helping you rebuild strength, meaning, and purpose. ✔️ Professionals Seeking High-Performance Mindset Coaching: Learn to enhance focus, decision-making, and stress management. ✔️ Anyone Ready to Take Control of Their Life: If you feel stuck, lost, or overwhelmed, I help you create actionable strategies for change. My Clinical Expertise I am trained and experienced in: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Rewiring thought patterns that hold you back Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – Building mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotional regulation Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) – Overcoming trauma through cognitive restructuring Narrative Therapy – Rewriting your personal story to cultivate meaning Existential Therapy – Addressing deep life questions and finding purpose Psychological First Aid & Crisis Counseling – Immediate support for high-stress situations Mindfulness-Based Techniques – Strengthening awareness and emotional balance I also have advanced training in psychological resilience, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed care. Education & Credentials Ph.D. in Social Cognitive Psychology (in progress) – Liberty University Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security & Emergency Management – Indiana University Master of Social Work (MSW) – Indiana University School of Social Work B.A. in Religious Studies & Psychology – Indiana University, Bloomington Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Indiana Why Work With Me? ✅ I make therapy practical. I provide real-world solutions that you can apply immediately. ✅ I help you unlock your potential. My focus is on empowerment, growth, and self-efficacy. ✅ I create a safe, nonjudgmental space. Whether you’re facing trauma, high stress, or uncertainty, I help you navigate it with clarity and confidence. ✅ I understand high-pressure environments. I have extensive experience working with defense, intelligence, and first responders, helping them manage stress, moral injury, and trauma. ✅ I help you rewrite your story. Through narrative and existential therapy, I assist you in finding meaning, reclaiming agency, and transforming adversity into strength. If you’re ready to regain control over your thoughts, emotions, and future, I’m here to help. Let’s Connect Offering tele-mental health sessions for clients in Indiana Contact me to schedule a consultation You don’t have to stay stuck. Change is possible. Let’s build a stronger, more resilient you—together.

My name is Marisol Cruz, and I am bilingual in English and Spanish. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have 24 years of experience working as a school counselor with children from kindergarten through 12th grade. I have worked with students with various diagnoses. My main objective in working with students is to help them by supporting and guiding them so they can carry on a daily routine in school and any environment. A partnership is developed, whereby children and adolescents are actively involved in helping to create personal growth and development in their lives. I work with families (not family counseling), helping them to create an environment that will establish routines at home so that the changes can be implemented and the children and adolescents feel a sense of support and accountability. I offer wraparound services to help families with the resources they need to live productive lives. Also, I provide services for adults with mild/ moderate depression, anxiety, relational support, life coaching, and more. Sessions will focus on the clients and their immediate needs. At the start of the sessions, we will discuss anything on their mind, then concentrate on the main goal of the therapy session and work together towards meeting expectations. The therapeutic process will be empathetic and compassionate, and the client should feel safe to express themselves in a non-judgmental environment. Specialty: Behavior Anxiety Depression ADHD Relational conflict Clinical approaches: CBT Client-Centered Therapy Motivational Interviewing Years of experience: 4

I am a licensed LCSW who enjoys working with and meeting new people. My goal for my clients is that they reach their therapy goals! I have a wide variety of experience with many different clients. I have been working with clients with my LCSW for more than 12 years and prior to that worked in setting with children and adults with mental illness. I have also taught Human Services at two colleges. If I am able to work with you I will work with you to set the goals that you would like to achieve. Working on your goals will help you to make progress in your life and increase the joy that you find in life. Whether you struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, sexuality issues, or most any other issue, I would be happy to help you move forward. I have had certification and extra training in Grief Therapy, Motivational Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization Therapy. I am also experienced in multiple others types of counseling and therapy. Let's start working!

I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in the state of Indiana. I have extensive professional experience in helping diverse clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Hello, My name is Barry Parker. I am a Christian, husband, father, Therapist, and animal lover. I am licensed in Indiana with 27 years of professional work experience. I have seen it all, during my years, not much surprises me. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & coping with grief and loss. I have worked with children as young as 5, teenagers (who often are not that accepting to therapy) and to adults as old as 107. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. My role to refine, define and develop existing and new tools in your tool bag to take on life. You are taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life, which takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. I believe one of the key elements of therapeutic bond. Due to personal trauma, I am not a good fit for the LGBT+ community. I do not take cases with active court involvement, Child abuse with DFC involvement. I am a animal lover, have 3 dogs and 4 cats, not to mention chickens and rabbits. I am easy going and do not use a lot of Therapy Speak, I tend to talk with my clients as I would with anybody else. Using my skills to connect the dots of what's going on in your life, to make sense of it, the best I can. Hope to see you soon, I'll leave the light on. Barry

Hello! I am Melissa, a licensed clinical social worker in Indiana with over 13 years of experience in the social service field and 6 years of direct therapy practice. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

My name is Chris Chariton, I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist practicing in the state of Illinois & Indiana with 27 years of professional work experience in helping clients with numerous life challenges, i .e: ADHD, Anxiety, Addiction, Bipolar Disorder, Conflict Resolution, Caregiver Stress, Death & Dying, Emotional Regulation, FEAR, Family Turmoil/Conflicts, Grief/Loss, Hoarding, Intellectual Challenges: Autism Spectrum, Aspergers, Developmental Disabilities, Mental illness, Trauma and Abuse... I can help you to learn to express your feeling in appropriate manner & to help communicate better so you can get your needs met. Based on my believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths. I will assist you in overcoming challenges. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey working at your pace & comfort level in confidential, compassionate, nurturing respectful & supportive manner. I am dedicated to bringing high quality mental health services to all those in need. I was honored by NASW Region 1 in 2009 as Social Worker of the Year for my role in reuniting families who experienced trauma & needed help connected to much needed services. My staff & I developed a program that address our clients & their caregivers comprehensive needs & helped transitions our clients back into the community. I was also recognized by Eli Lilly as Hero in the Fight, advocating for quality care for all regardless of their race, socio-economic status, gender, ability to pay & helped to reduce or remove barrier to seeking & receiving correct care.

I am licensed in Indiana with 18 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & intimacy related issues. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Hello, My name is Erika and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Clinician Addictions Counselor (LCAC) in Indiana with 24 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients of all ages with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I am experienced in individual, and couples counseling. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. The first step can be the hardest. I am here to support you in this process and I am so proud of you for taking it! I would be honored to take the next steps of your healing journey with you. Sincerely, Erika

I aim to work collaboratively with my clients to help them through the various roadblocks and difficulties that life presents. People frequently limit themselves based on old assumptions and expectations and it can be freeing to start to disentangle this. The emotional pain caused by these issues is often isolating and confusing and I believe that it can be healing to have somebody else there with you to explore and process. My approach to therapy is to use self understanding and awareness as a mechanism for change. While my style is primarily insight-oriented, I have experience incorporating behavioral therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into my approach.