While there are many private counselors qualified and equipped to help couples cope and work through personal grief and marital issues after a loss, there are a few resources I would like to specifically list here for different reasons. If you are a counselor or therapist in the Indianapolis area who specializes in supporting grieving couples, families, or individuals, please contact me at amosanchors@gmail.com to be added to this list.
Private Therapists:
Julie Jackson, MSW, LCSW
Julie runs the Memories to Hold pregnancy loss support group at St. Francis as well as their pregnancy after a loss support group. She is also available for private therapy sessions.
429 E Vermont St, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Jessica Chandler, LMHC, PMH-C
Chandler Counseling & Wellness
Jessica is a queer holistic therapist that specializes in postpartum, pregnancy loss, and childhood trauma. She offers therapy sessions via tele-health, walk and talk, and in-person sessions. Jessica is centrally located in Indianapolis on the southside. Her evening hours (4:00 pm – 8:30 pm) make it easier for clients to get the services they need that fit into their schedules.
5226 South Street Suite A9
Indianapolis, IN, 46227
You can contact her through her website, via email jchandler@chandlercounselingandwellness.com, or text 317-333-6981 to schedule a free 15 minute consultation.
“Indy Therapy & Counseling helps individuals, couples, and families thrive, achieve peace of mind, experience wholeness, develop healthy relationships, and increase self-esteem.”
Indy Therapy & Counseling have been big supporters of community events and organizations that support women and families coping with pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and infant death. A free, member-run, loss support group, Hannah’s Wish, is hosted at their office after hours on the fourth Thursday of each month from 6:30pm-8:30pm.
Location:
7550 S. Meridian St. Suite A
Indianapolis, IN 46217
Schedule an Appointment:
Free Marriage Counseling
The pastor and his wife who run Coffeehouse Five in Greenwood, Indiana offer free marriage counseling sessions to anyone in need. The net revenue from the coffeehouse’s sales goes entirely to support their five initiatives for building a stronger community:
- PREPARATION: Free premarital counseling and an early marriage mentoring program
- COUNSELING: Free marriage counseling and coaching
- RECOVERY: Free addiction recovery programs
- TRAINING: Free training of couples to mentor other couples in developing stronger marriages and families
- SUPPORT: A portion of proceeds each month are directed to other non-profits who are working to support local families
Location:
323 Market Plaza
Greenwood, IN 46142
Contact:
317-300-4330
or Make a counseling appointment online here.
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:30am-4:30pm
Sat: 7:30am-1pm
Sun: Worship, 11 am
Amos' Anchors 