Medicaid Managed Health Services Therapists in Indiana
Accessing mental health care through Managed Health Services (Managed Medicaid) can help you find affordable, quality support without the usual challenges of navigating Medicaid options. With 92 verified therapists in Indiana who accept Managed Health Services Medicaid, you can explore therapeutic approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, supportive counseling, and family therapy to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, or family issues. Each Grow Therapy-verified therapist listed below is currently accepting new clients and has availability soon, making it easier to connect with compassionate, in-network care within your Managed Health Services Medicaid plan.
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IndianapolisAvailability updated: 7/8/2025
Ellie Lemberis
(she/her)
LCSW
25 years of experience
Virtual
I bring over 25 years of dedicated experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, specializing in working closely with children and their families. My career has spanned across dynamic environments including the Public School system and the Juvenile Justice system, where I've had the privilege of making a meaningful impact. With advanced degrees in both Social Work and Education, I am deeply committed to fostering positive outcomes and providing comprehensive support to those I serve.
James Bush
(he/him)
LCSW
20 years of experience
Virtual
Down to earth therapist , relates well to people of all ages. If you work with me expect to learn about yourself and go on a journey you plan out and I help you get there. Use mainly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Big believer in using imagery, breathing and listening to your body to find where the problem lives and how to resolve it
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Tyler J. Ellison
LMHC
4 years of experience
Virtual
My name is Tyler J. Ellison, a Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapist. I utilize solution focused, client driven methods to support clients to recognize facets of their ideal personal wellness and mindfulness based strategies to actualize these ideas. I utilize motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment, trust based relational interventions, person centered, humanistic, existential, family centered treatment. I have been working with clients for 7 years with 3 years as a professional Clinician.
Paul Runyan
LMHC
18 years of experience
Virtual
Paul is a licensed mental health therapist with the State of Indiana (Lic# 39004665A). He has been practicing for 15 years. Paul specializes in trauma, men's issues, anxiety, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, BPD, and depression. Paul has worked with serious mental health issues for years and served in the addiction treatment arena for the past 8 years. Paul is a husband, and father of 4 grown children, and has 4 grandchildren. He uses a variety of approaches CBT, DBT, MI, person-centered, Gestalt, and is trauma-informed.
Kimberly Winkel
(she/her)
LCSW
40 years of experience
Virtual
Hello and welcome! I understand that life can be tough at times. I am dedicated to helping people, like you, navigate through difficult periods. We all reach a point where we need support and guidance. I am committed to supporting you on your path to healing. Together, we will create personalized goals that cater to your individual needs and preferences. Through this process, you will gain a deeper understanding of yourself and develop tools to maintain a healthy work/life balance in the future.
Rachel Klekot
(she/her)
LMHC
10 years of experience
Virtual
I am a sex-positive, LGBTQIA-affirmative, polyamory-friendly, and kink-aware therapist.
I work with individuals across a broad spectrum, providing a safe and supportive space to explore life challenges and changes. I offer compassionate, collaborative, and non-judgmental therapy, where we will explore both your struggles and successes, learning together how you want to move through life with greater confidence, clarity, and self-acceptance. .
Cortnie Anderson
(she/her)
LMFT
8 years of experience
Virtual
Life is a journey best told by the author. My story has been told under the title of a therapist, wife, mom, daughter, volunteer, and even a Girl Scout leader. All those titles have given me life experiences that have helped craft a pretty amazing story.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 9 years of therapeutic work experience. My clinical expertise in helping clients with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma/abuse, foster care/adoption, and parenting issues.
Knowing that you are the expert author of your story, I am here to help guide you along your journey by growing your strengths, relationships, and resources to assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Thank you for your courage to sign up for therapy and for allowing me to get to know your story.
Patty Bittinger Mansfield
(she/her)
LCSW
11 years of experience
Virtual
I provide a safe environment and build trusting relationships so that skills can be taught to help clients alleviate symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression. The goal is for clients to learn skills and methods to help alleviate pain, promote healing and have a variety of strategies at “their fingertips” as they encounter unpleasant, difficult emotions and situations.
I bring skills and strategies to the counseling process to promote positive outcomes, and positive feelings and thoughts for clients.
Clients may be trying to overcome anxiety, anger, and/or depression, or want to work on communication and relationship skills. I am here to help guide you through the process.
My experience includes providing therapy in medical behavioral health centers, community behavioral centers, online platforms, school settings, and universities. Through my work, I know how important it is to build mutual respect and trust between the client and therapist. Positive rapport must be developed for both the client and therapist to meet goals and reach success.
Taking the first step toward therapy can be very difficult. I want to provide you with an open, trusting, caring space for you to learn, heal and grow. Let's work together!
Ashlyn Ciszar
(she/her)
LCSW
6 years of experience
Virtual
Hi there! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over six years of experience supporting children, teens, and their families. My approach is warm, casual, and grounded in creating a safe space where you can feel heard and understood.
I work with both children and adults navigating anxiety, depression, and trauma-related stress. I also have extensive experience supporting individuals and families who have experienced complex trauma, including sexual abuse.
My work is rooted in your strengths and values, because I believe healing starts with honoring who you are. If you're going through a difficult time and think we might be a good match, I’d love to connect.
Brandy Miller
LMHC
10 years of experience
Virtual
When life becomes challenging, when self-care is slipping away, or when stress and struggles seem overwhelming or paralyzing, I want you to know that you are not alone. You are stronger than you realize. You can discover (or rediscover) your “authentic self” even when it seems impossible or unsurmountable. I am here to help. Together, we can assess what your authentic needs and how to achieve them in mind, body, emotions, spirit and action. I’m here to guide, educate, and empower you. My treatment approach is one of curiosity and compassion so that during our sessions, you are free to slow down and safely practice mindfulness and self-care.
Together, we will decide which types of interventions work best for you: talk therapy, faith-based, practical problem-solving, trauma-informed care, or creative techniques like art or narrative approaches. We will explore your inner thought-life through mindfulness and cognitive work. We will identify skills, strengths, and supports that can grow through patient practice between sessions. With evidence-based techniques, we will find and navigate paths so you can reclaim joy and walk in peace. I am privileged to walk alongside you during your journey.
Peace and hope are possible and sustainable.
You deserve to take care of yourself.
You will be stronger on the other side.
Jessica Zellers
(she/her)
LCSW
23 years of experience
Virtual
Hi, I'm Jessica. Do you sometimes find yourself overwhelmed by the many priorities and responsibilities you face? Is it a challenge to just focus on one task or issue at a time?
I serve as a guide to help you create the roadmap you need to get where you want to go. Together, we'll uncover the barriers that keep you from reaching your goals and developing the kind of life you want for yourself. Using techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused theories, we'll create a detailed plan of action that will take you from a place of feeling generally "stuck" to feeling satisfied and hopeful about what life has in store for you.
Whether you're dealing with symptoms of depression, anxiety, grief/loss, attention difficulties, substance use, or just generally looking for support as you make changes or transitions in life, I'll be with you every step of the way. I can't wait for us to get started!
Pam Karandos
LMHC
17 years of experience
Virtual
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have worked with various populations and ages of individuals with diverse backgrounds including people with anxiety, stress, grief/loss, depression. I work well with individuals, couples, and families. I like to build a trusting relationship with the individual building rapport. I use a variety of approaches with individuals and help them work to feel and lead a more healthy, fulfilling life.
Jessica Rae Montgomery
(she/her)
LMHC
5 years of experience
Virtual
Jessica Rae Montgomery (She/Her/Hers), Clinical Psychotherapist. I have dedicated my career to working with individuals with serious mental illness, specializing in crisis care and psychosis. I have worked hand in hand with providers at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Eskenazi Health, and Penn Medicine. I have provided psychotherapy and group services in a coordinated specialty care team and worked in the emergency room and hospital units providing psychological care. I earned my Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health through The Johns Hopkins University and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Purdue University Calumet. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in PA and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in IN.
Lisa Johnson
(she/her)
LMHC
11 years of experience
Virtual
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas. I have several years experience working with clients on issues relating to behavior, stress and anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, family conflict, parenting issues, substance abuse and every day life stressors. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.
Morgan Bryan
(she/her)
LMHC
13 years of experience
Virtual
To My Clients Hi. I am Morgan! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. More specifically I am someone that enjoys sparking change in people’s lives. Are you currently feeling stuck in life? Do you encounter environmental stressors, trauma responses, and destructive coping mechanisms? Together, we will work on strategies that will allow you to address the root causes of your difficulties. One of my biggest goals as a therapist is to validate you and to foster a safe place where you can feel comfortable to process your feelings.
Emily Foister, MA
(she/her)
LMHC
20 years of experience
Virtual
Now accepting new clients.
Navigating through the journey of life we inevitably run into hindrances that challenge our momentum. Change is hard and can often be sudden and unpredictable, leaving us without the proper tools to cope with these changes. We have to learn to acclimate to our surroundings on our terms. Whether it's a traumatic response, addiction, grief and loss, anxiety, loss of confidence, feeling lost and overwhelmed, feelings of depression or stagnation, there's hope. It takes courage to look into a mirror and see who's looking back, it takes strength to want to make a change and hope to inspire change.
My goal is to inspire Hope. To inspire people to look inward and see what is there, what already exists. I want to see people believe in themselves. My goal is to assist people in regaining a strong and confident sense of self.
Kara Ray
LCSW
13 years of experience
Virtual
Hey y'all, I'm Kara! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC) based in Indiana. I received my Master's of Social Work from the University of Southern Indiana and have been practicing for 12 years in this field. I strive to help adults struggling with addiction find recovery-oriented thinking and embrace the hope you've once lost. Together, we will begin to assess what has been holding you back, identify your strengths so we can utilize them to assist in achieving your goal, and get you back to a more balanced version of yourself.
Jonnarda Tolbert
LMHC
15 years of experience
Virtual
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Indiana. I received my master's degree education from Purdue University Northwest. I have experience in working with a variety of issues including, but not limited to, mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, grief/loss, and adjustment disorders.
Outside of private practice, I work as a therapist in the schools and with non-profit agencies in the community.
Barbara Berry
(she/her/they)
LCSW
20 years of experience
Virtual
Relationships are important. They can bring us joy, and connection, and opportunities to grow. You talk to friends and loved ones, you spend time with them, and you likely do caring things for them.
And, how much time do you spend deepening your relationship with yourself? Do you pay attention to how you talk to yourself, how you spend time with yourself, how you care for
your Self?
It is my experience both personally and professionally that when we spend time working on our relationship with Self, not only do we become happier, and more peaceful internally- our external relationships with others improve as well.
Would you like to work on your relationship with yourself?
Let’s do it!
Laurie Elwell
(she/her)
LCSW
18 years of experience
Virtual
Hi! I live in Indiana, but I graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with my Master of Social Work degree in 2001. I have been working in the field for over 25 years in many different disciplines. I worked at domestic violence shelters, with child and family services, hospital social work, vocational rehabilitation counselor with the deaf and hard of hearing, and also teaching at the college level. Now, my goal is to help others get through life's struggles, make positive changes in their lives, and become more confident in themselves.
Tasha Cowan
(she/her)
LMHC
5 years of experience
Virtual
Hi! I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Indiana and a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina. I received my Masters from Indiana University - Purdue University and have been practicing for 5 years. I have a passion in assisting teens, young adults, and adults through difficult times in their lives as well as working through self-harming behaviors to build on more positive coping skills. I also assist individuals in addressing and working through trauma, depression, and anxiety.
Katelyn Holsclaw
(she/her)
LCSW
13 years of experience
Virtual
I am a therapist focused making changes and feeling better. People seek out therapy for all sorts of reasons but everyone wants something in their life to be different. I like to help people understand why they are stuck and help them get unstuck. It's my goal to help people by being a witness to their pain and shining a light to help them move forward.
Jennifer McCloskey-Styka
(she/her)
LMHC
28 years of experience
Virtual
Hello! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Indiana. I have over 25 years in the mental health field working in multiple roles serving clients and their families both in office and in home. I am clinically trained in art therapy and wish to support clients in their mental health journey. I have experience working with multiple populations and simply wish to help others heal.
Melissa Byerley
LCSW
14 years of experience
Virtual
Hello, I'm Melissa.
Are you looking for a therapist who understands the challenges of raising a family in today's fast paced and stressful world? Do you find it difficult to feel comfortable talking to others about your real feelings because you don't want to be that vulnerable to anyone else?
I help individuals struggling with life balance and stress management. I have experience providing individual therapy to clients struggling with current life stressors due to past traumas. These past traumas can hold one back from moving forward in life and finding happiness.
I have experience working with diverse client populations. I have worked with children and adolescents in the Dept. of Child Services system, provided behavior support to individuals with developmental disabilities and have worked inpatient with children with dual diagnoses. I am also a single mother of two amazing children and understand on a personal level the stress of raising children, managing the house and maintaining a career.
I enjoy listening to others and helping them find the strengths they did not know they had. Life can be tough at times but having someone to talk through problems with can make the difficult times easier.
Sarah Serles
(she/her)
LMHC
7 years of experience
Virtual
Hi! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Indiana. I received my masters degree from Purdue. I also have a certificate in art therapy and addiction counseling. I am TFCBT trained as well. I have been working in the field for 7 years mainly with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, and addiction. I love hearing peoples stories and helping them find positives to make their situation better.
Frequently asked questions
Why filter by Indiana rather than a city
like Indianapolis?
When looking for online therapy, you can see anyone that is credentialed in the state. We want you to find the best fit, therefore, Grow Therapy shows available therapists across Indiana from Fort Wayne to Evansville! If you’d rather see someone in-person, you can change the filter from virtual and find a therapist near you in Indiana.
Will my therapist take Medicaid - Managed Health Services?
Yes! If you use Medicaid - Managed Health Services you’ll be asked to verify your Member ID at the time you book the appointment. However, if you don’t have Medicaid - Managed Health Services you can select cash. Our therapists will have their cost of appointment on their profile. Individual session costs will vary.
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What are the "Clients say I'm" badges?
Grow Therapy asks patients about their experience with therapists after they have had a certain number of sessions. After enough responses, we add those characteristics to their profiles to help you find the best online therapists for you. We're still working on collecting this information from all our therapists.
Why use Gender, Age, and Identities filters?
Finding a provider with a similar life experience can be beneficial because it can be easier to establish rapport and potentially be understood quicker and clearer.
What to expect during your first session?
Your first therapy session is for you and your therapist to meet each other and to ask any questions that you have about the counseling process. This is where you can expect your therapist to do the same as they will ask questions to gain insight into your specific situation. In this first session the therapist is doing their part to gather as much information so they can better assess if they are able to meet your therapeutic needs.
Depending upon your provider's specialty, you may also discuss the methods the therapist will use. For additional information on therapy methods, please visit the Grow Therapy Help Center. Some people feel nervous before their first appointment, and that is totally normal! Coming prepared with a list of questions for your therapist may help. Remember, you're taking a brave step by seeking therapy, and it is okay to be nervous as you try something new.
Depending upon your provider's specialty, you may also discuss the methods the therapist will use. For additional information on therapy methods, please visit the Grow Therapy Help Center. Some people feel nervous before their first appointment, and that is totally normal! Coming prepared with a list of questions for your therapist may help. Remember, you're taking a brave step by seeking therapy, and it is okay to be nervous as you try something new.