Our therapists offer PTSD & trauma therapy in Carmel, IN

Makayla Deisler is a Licensed Social Worker with 2 years of experience as a therapist and 9 years of experience in the mental health field. Makayla specializes in oppositional defiant disorder, parenting support, school-related issues, and trauma and PTSD. She has worked extensively with children, adolescents, adults, and families using holistic and client-centered approaches to care.

Makayla earned her Master’s of Social Work from Indiana University and brings a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to her work. She uses techniques that include child therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and family systems.

Makayla offers a supportive space to explore emotions, make sense of challenges, and learn practical coping strategies. Her compassionate style helps clients feel empowered at their own pace, reminding them they don’t have to carry it all alone.

Nicole is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience in community mental health. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, and families who have experienced trauma and significant life changes. Nicole also works with people across the lifespan struggling with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship issues, and many other adjustments that come with living life.

Nicole completed her Master's in Social Work at Purdue University with a concentration in Children, Youth, and Families. She is certified in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and uses a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, behavioral management, and motivational interviewing.

Nicole uses empathy, humor, and genuineness to connect with clients and help them to feel more at ease. She believes in helping others understand themselves to increase confidence in their strengths and abilities. Nicole can help provide the tools needed to cope and grow to be the best version of yourself.

Madison Gonzalez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 7 years of experience in mental health counseling and social work practice. Madison specializes in assisting clients who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected due to anxiety, depression, loss of a loved one or past relationship, life transitions, or family and relationship issues. Madison works with adults seeking self-awareness, emotional resilience, and healthier coping strategies. She has professional experience in crisis intervention, inpatient substance abuse recovery, clinical research, school social work, and home-based therapy.

Madison completed her Master of Social Work at the University of Central Florida. She believes in a strengths-based approach rooted in evidence-based practices, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed care.

Madison seeks to create a supportive, safe, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where she can partner with clients in identifying their strengths and empower them to navigate life’s challenges. If you are ready to take the first step on your mental health journey, schedule an appointment with her today!