LMHC, 31 years of experience
Frequently rebooked
Hello! I’m Eldon Solomon, an Indiana Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 33 years of dedicated experience in the field. Throughout my career, I have honed trusted clinical skills that have empowered hundreds of individuals and families to navigate a variety of challenges. Whether dealing with the complexities of military service, career transitions, family conflicts, or the lasting effects of trauma and abuse, I am committed to supporting clients in finding effective coping strategies and making informed decisions. Additionally, I help individuals address parenting issues and adapt to difficult life changes, guiding them toward healthier and more fulfilling lives. I look forward to walking alongside you on your journey towards growth and resilience. I believe that you are the expert of your story and have many strengths that will assist in overcoming things that challenge you. Your goals or desired outcomes matter to me and I promise to listen. I'll want to hear about what you value the most and about the biggest challenges you are facing in reaching goals. I promise to give you the full attention of my 31 years of clinical experience and accomplishments. Because I want to hear your story, I want to know what you think has been working or is not. We'll also explore together choices in patterns and decision-making that you love, that work, and that you want to keep. Thank you for trusting yourself enough to walk this journey, and thank you for trusting my experience and ability to walk it with you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
In our first session together, you can expect my full attention and a commitment to applying my clinical and coaching skills honed over years of experience as a practitioner, business executive and consulting. I want to understand what you value about yourself, the challenges you’re facing, and your strengths in overcoming obstacles. If you’re uncertain about where to begin, don’t worry—I’m here to guide you with thoughtful questions that will help you articulate your story. I will listen actively, creating a safe space for you to share your experiences and feelings. By the end of our session, my goal is for you to leave with a renewed sense of hope and a clear plan of action tailored to your needs. Together, we’ll set achievable expectations to support your journey. Typically, our sessions last between 45 to 50 minutes, allowing us ample time to explore your concerns and lay the groundwork for meaningful progress. I look forward to being a part of your journey!
I listen and incorporate what you tell me and what I see into my clinical and coaching decisions. My clinical room (virtual) is a safe place for you to be vulnerable and to share. You will be challenged, but you'll also feel validated. You will be understood, but I will push you to broaden your story to include the outcomes you are looking for. You will feel empowered to believe in yourself, and you will hear me tell you often that I believe in you. I have spent over three decades practicing and perfecting my clinical and coaching skills. I have worked in the corporate world as a clinician, manager and as an Executive Officer. I have supported military personnel and commanders in establishing best practices in addressing combat related issues of PTSD. I have supported and programed services for Veterans as they struggle to integrate back into civilian life. I have helped families, individuals and relationships health from wounds and hurts. I have walked with the mentally ill through their journeys of recovery and creating sustaining life. I value all the lessons learned from these experiences and accomplishments. At this stage of my career, what I value the most is being able to share expertise from those years with my current clients.
With the years of clinical and personal coaching experience, I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals through a wide range of challenges. I’m here to help you navigate family conflicts, workplace struggles, and personal growth opportunities. Whether it’s addressing relationship issues, trauma, past abuse, depression, or suicidal thoughts, I bring a compassionate approach to our work together. I have a special appreciation for military personnel and veterans, and I understand the unique challenges you may face when transitioning to civilian life. If you’re seeking support in these areas, I genuinely want to be a part of your healing journey. I especially value working with clients who may feel a sense of resistance in therapy. I recognize that resistance often comes from a place of vulnerability and protection, and instead of seeing it as a hurdle, I view it as a potential pathway for deeper understanding. Together, we can explore what’s behind that resistance, discovering insights that can truly foster growth and change. As we work together, I will help you bridge the gaps that may be keeping you from achieving your desired outcomes. This includes identifying internal barriers like emotional triggers and resistance, as well as external obstacles affecting your decision-making. Together, we’ll uncover the insights needed to transform these challenges into opportunities for growth. By tapping into your unique strengths and resources, we can collaboratively develop practical strategies to help you move forward. My goal is to empower you to navigate life’s challenges with clarity and confidence, ensuring that you feel supported every step of the way. Remember, this journey is about you, and I’m here to walk alongside you as you work toward your aspirations.
I list Solution Focused Brief Therapy here because this treatment method best describes my approach and philosophy in how I engage clients. I focus on solutions and the transformational responses that are chosen to managing dynamics, crisis, relationships and/or a medical and mental illness. I use this method a lot because of it's focus on solutions, specifically those solutions that produce reliable and responsive outcomes. I've witness the benefits of clients' being in control of the speed and pace of their treatment. "Solutions" are not complicated, and "Brief" is the bench mark I work toward. You can always come back and reengage treatment if life start spinning out of control again. Throughout the process of coping or creating change, I want you to experience your resilience and your inter-strength. You are the hero here, not method or techniques used.
After 39 years of marriage and 33 years as a Marriage and Family Therapist, my approach to couples counseling has changed more than any other treatment modalities I use. Relationships are messy at their best. Relationships produce a lot of emotions that will be experienced as either transactional (dictating our decision-making) or transformational (informing our decision-making). Developing skills that allow individuals to listen in order to understand is a skill that I've learned to reinforce in my work with couples. It is natural or common for us to listen for the purpose of provoking change, common consent, or agreement. This transactional approach in relationship management has proven to be historically ineffective. There are a lot of resources available to couples to help them understand the dynamics of a relationship. I will likely director you to those resources, but I see my role here as helping you engage those practices in a way that enhances your relationship experience. When relationships are experienced as a transaction of roles or duties, sustainability over time is difficult. It is when we learn to use those resources in a way that transforms, informs and enhances our dance within these relationships that Couples Counseling has its greatest rewards.
Everything I do, my approach to treatment, the use of treatment modalities, and the language used is informed by methods outlined by Trauma Informed Care. The most prominent issue I have treated as a Mental Health Counselor has been adult victims of childhood trauma.
5 ratings with written reviews
July 14, 2025
I choose Eldon because of his experiences and reviews. I like how confident he is about the work he provides and provided in the past. I'm open minded and can't wait to see what's next to learn on this journey.
June 9, 2025
A great listener and make me feel heard. I look forward to growing through more sessions.
May 1, 2025
Eldon Solomon is the greatest therapist we could have asked for. His compassionate listening, personal wisdom, and story of resilience continue to guide both our couples and individual therapy. He helps us see each moment as a dance, not a debate. Eldon’s presence is a gift—we’re so grateful.