Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapy Partner in Indianapolis
Core Counseling & Wellness is a dedicated mental health practice founded on principles of compassion, expertise, and personalized care. With over seven years of professional experience across diverse clinical settingsincluding college counseling centers, community mental health clinics, and private practicewe specialize in addressing complex emotional challenges and fostering resilience. Our approach integrates evidence-based modalities such as trauma-informed care, attachment theory, and mindfulness-based techniques to support clients navigating anxiety, codependency, complex PTSD, and life transitions.We prioritize creating a safe, nonjudgmental space for individuals, including LGBTQIA+ clients, to explore their unique journeys toward healing. Our commitment to continuous growth and cultural humility ensures that we adapt to the evolving needs of our clients while maintaining the highest standards of ethical practice. By combining clinical expertise with genuine empathy, we empower individuals to reclaim their well-being and build fulfilling lives.
Services
Individual Therapy
Trauma Counseling
Codependency Treatment
LGBTQIA+ Counseling
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Anxiety Management
Perfectionism Recovery
Attachment Issues Therapy
EMDR-Informed Practice
Career Transition Support
Highlights and features
- Specialized expertise in trauma recovery and complex PTSD treatment
- Personalized therapy integrating multiple evidence-based modalities
- Seven+ years of clinical experience across diverse settings
- LGBTQIA+-affirming and culturally responsive care approach
- Commitment to client-centered, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationships
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized therapy sessions address anxiety, depression, and life transitions through evidence-based approaches. Clients develop coping strategies while exploring root causes of emotional distress. Sessions focus on building self-awareness and creating sustainable behavioral changes.
Trauma Counseling
Specialized treatment for complex PTSD and developmental trauma using trauma-informed care principles. We help clients process traumatic memories while developing grounding techniques to manage symptoms like hypervigilance and emotional flashbacks.
Codependency Treatment
Targeted intervention for codependent behaviors stemming from family of origin issues. Clients learn healthy boundary-setting and self-worth development through relational therapy and attachment-focused techniques.
LGBTQIA+ Counseling
Culturally competent mental health support for LGBTQIA+ individuals navigating identity exploration, discrimination stress, or gender transition. Sessions prioritize safety and authenticity in a nonjudgmental environment.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Integrates mindfulness techniques with cognitive therapy to address depression relapse and anxiety management. Clients learn present-moment awareness to break negative thought cycles and develop emotional regulation skills.
People
Elizabeth Askren
Owner and Professional Counselor
Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Indiana with seven years of clinical experience across VA hospitals, addiction treatment centers, and private practice. Specializes in trauma recovery and codependency patterns.
Questions
What mental health specialties do you focus on?
We specialize in trauma recovery, codependency patterns, anxiety disorders, complex PTSD, LGBTQIA+ affirming care, and life transitions. Our approach addresses both immediate symptoms and underlying causes.
Do you offer telehealth therapy options?
Yes, we provide secure online therapy sessions for clients throughout Indiana and select telehealth services for out-of-state clients where permitted.
How do you personalize treatment plans?
We combine depth psychotherapy, Gestalt techniques, and mindfulness practices tailored to each client's unique history, current challenges, and personal goals.
What experience do you have with trauma therapy?
With seven years of clinical experience across VA hospitals, addiction treatment centers, and private practice, we employ trauma-informed care and EMDR-informed techniques for effective healing.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
All sessions maintain strict confidentiality within legal and ethical boundaries, ensuring a safe space for open exploration of sensitive topics.
How long does therapy typically last?
Treatment duration varies based on individual needs, with some clients finding relief in 12-16 sessions while others engage in longer-term therapeutic work.
