Sarah Serles, LMHC — Therapist in Indiana

Hi there, I'm Sarah!

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Indiana. I received my master's degree from Purdue. I also have a certificate in art therapy and addiction counseling. I am TFCBT trained as well. I have been working in the field for 7 years, mainly with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, and addiction.

My focus

I have worked with clients involved in foster care for a long time. I see a lot of young adults and youth who have struggled with finding their place in the world. I have also worked with a lot of clients who deal with substance use. I have three brothers in the military and feel a close connection with Veterans.

My approach

I use CBT to help you understand how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. Watching clients learn to make those connections on their own is incredibly rewarding. I also incorporate art therapy and trauma-focused techniques to support your healing.

My communication style

I'm laid back and go with the flow. I love little details and try to remember things you've shared so we can weave them into our current conversations. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard and understood.

My journey to mental healthcare

I couldn't pass microbiology! Somewhat kidding. I have always been soft-spoken, which made me a good listener. I also wanted to learn about a lot of different populations, so I changed careers to social work. I worked in the field for a bit with children with disabilities. I love seeing clients flourish, and that keeps me going.

My goals for you

I like being fluid with goal setting. We'll create a goal in the beginning, but we can evolve it as we learn more about you or as new things come up in your life.

Our first session

In our first session, we'll go over a bit of your background and the reasons you're interested in therapy. We'll also work on making goals so you have a successful journey.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian, Spiritual

Expertise

Specialties

Child Abuse or Neglect

Grief

Life Transitions

Trauma and PTSD

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Play Therapy

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Focus populations

Military/Veterans

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Masters of Arts (MA) in Mental Health Counseling from Purdue University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Sarah Serles