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Having experienced trauma in my childhood, I sought therapy as an adult to assist me in better understanding how my thoughts, feel...
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Having experienced trauma in my childhood, I sought therapy as an adult to assist me in better understanding how my thoughts, feelings, and behaviors were counterproductive to living the "perspective" I envisioned.
I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 27 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges. Over the years, I’ve worked with children, adolescents, adults, and couples across private practices, schools, and Christian counseling agencies. My experience has allowed me to support clients managing depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and family conflict while fostering growth, understanding, and resilience through compassionate care.
I earned my Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Saint Francis. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, collaborative, and tailored to each client. I integrate cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and family systems approaches to promote healing, strengthen relationships, and build lasting emotional wellness.
Taking the first step toward therapy is an act of courage and self-care. Whether you’re beginning your healing journey or returning to therapy, I’m here to provide a safe, supportive space where you can share, reflect, and grow. Together, we’ll work toward the clarity, balance, and strength you deserve. I look forward to supporting your next chapter.
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As a marriage and family therapist by training, I use a systemic approach to get to know you through understanding your context an...
As a marriage and family therapist by training, I use a systemic approach to get to know you through understanding your context and your relationships.
Creation Desautels is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 5 years of experience and extensive training in the areas of communication and sex therapy. She is passionate about helping couples and individuals understand the cycle of communication, both internally and externally. Her sex therapy work includes sexual trauma, sexual functioning of all ages, and sexual flourishing, as well as post-infidelity repair.
Creation earned a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University. She is a growth-minded therapist, helping clients embrace the difficult work of growth and change. She seeks to be present with her clients, to teach, console, and motivate, so that they do not do this challenging work alone.
If you are ready to get to work, Creation could be a good therapist for you. She warmly invites you to a finite and powerful season of care that creates healing, tools, resources, and perspectives that will endure even after therapy ends.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Depression counseling can help those with major depression, minor depression, postpartum depression, persistent depressive disorder, and more. The providers at Thriveworks in Carmel, IN will develop a unique treatment plan based on your specific experience, needs, and goals.
It is absolutely worth going to therapy for depression — depression counseling helps people better manage their symptoms and get back to living happier lives again.
Depression counseling works by helping people pinpoint life problems, distorted thought patterns, and other causes of their depression, then process and work through them in order to mitigate the negative effects those factors have on their lives.
Common signs of depression include:
Thriveworks depression counseling in Carmel, IN is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Depression counseling can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, dependent on the severity of one’s depression as well as their needs and preferences.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
At Thriveworks in Carmel, IN, we help people reclaim their happiness from depression with our therapy and counseling services. Depression can be a disruptive and damaging mental health condition when it’s allowed to flourish. But with professional help, controlling depression and finding relief can become a possibility. Reach out today for depression support.
The symptoms of depression vary from person to person, and that’s part of why sharing your experience with our providers is so important. By talking candidly with a therapist, counselor, or psychiatrist, you’re giving them the feedback they need to offer you personalized mental health care. With this in mind, there are several common signs of depression to watch out for, including:
For many people, attending therapy sessions can often be a great way to move forward while dealing with depression. Therapy at Thriveworks in Carmel, IN with one of our counselors, therapists, or psychologists might be an appealing way for you to work through what’s causing your depression. Our providers will:
“Depression” as a term refers to several different but closely related mood disorders. There are many different forms that depression can take, but some of the most common include:
If you’re still on the fence about receiving assistance with your mental health, it’s helpful to remember that if left untreated, depression can drive a wedge between you and the people and things you love the most. If you’re interested in seeing how depression therapy could benefit your life, give our office in Carmel, IN a call today. Our scheduling specialist will set you up for your Thriveworks appointment.
Reach out to our team of providers at Thriveworks in Carmel, IN if you’re ready to start reclaiming your freedom from depression. Dealing with depression doesn’t need to be something you do by yourself—let our mental health professionals partner with you.
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