Melissa Sichting, LCSW, LCAC

I  am m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor with 15 years of experience. I have been working in mental health since 2003 after earning my Bachelor’s Degree from Purdue University in Consumer and Family Studies.  I began my career working specifically with children and adolescents.  I worked as a case manager providing wrap around services within the school system and in homes with families. Later I began working in an intensive day treatment program. Many of the youth I worked with struggled with severe behavioral issues, mood disorders, and substance abuse issues.  In 2007 I received my Master's Degree in Social Work from Indiana University with a specialization in mental health and addictions. After earning my MSW I began to facilitate an Intensive Outpatient Program and aftercare services with a focus in addictions.  I then began to work in crisis management and triage assessment for individuals with mental health and/or addictions issues in the VA system. I worked at the VA as an outpatient mental health therapist or social worker for over  12  years.  I founded M. & S. Counseling Services in 2011 and have provided therapy for individuals in this private practice setting since its opening.  With my various experience I specialize in women’s issues, trauma, substance  use  issues, mood disorders,  and personal  growth.  

My personal style can be described as warm, encouraging, and connected.  I  am down  to earth and find humor as a helpful way to connect.  It is very important to me that my clients feel supported, understood, and motivated by the therapy process. I’m proud to provide quality services and own a therapy practice that fosters positive change  I have been trained in many different evidence-based treatment modalities and/or programs which include EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Cognitive Processing Therapy,  CBT for Depression, Prime for Life, and I am a Certified QPR Instructor.  

Treatment  Specialties:

• Anxiety
• Depression    
• Trauma
• Women’s  Issues

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• EMDR  (see  video  and  information on  services  page)
• Cognitive Behavior  Therapy
• Cognitive  Processing  Therapy 
• Integrated  Therapy

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• Adolescents  (ages 13-17) 
• Adults

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Melissa graduated with degrees in Psychology and Social Work from Franklin College and Indiana University. Her area of study was in mental health and addictions. Her career has been dedicated to helping others improve their lives while working in the private sector and the Criminal Justice field where she has worked with people struggling to overcome difficult life situations. Her approach is reality based, strengths focused, and is committed to helping others find peace. Through empowerment, she strives to help others discover their inner strength, realize their self worth, and see their value as human beings. She is genuine, and believes that it is normal for people to experience difficult times in their lives, but views these times as opportunities for people to grow. Melissa provides group counseling, individual counseling, and psycho-education, while focusing on addictions, women’s issues, codependency, trauma and abuse, relationship problems, sexual orientation, sexual maladaptive behaviors, and legal issues.

Treatment Specialties:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Substance Use Issues
• Substance Abuse Evaluations  and Reports

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• Cognitive  Behavioral  Therapy
• Dialectic  Behavioral  Skills
• Integrated  Therapy 

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• Adults

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and am passionate about supporting the processes which allow others to discover and embrace their true worth with hope, courage, and perseverance. I graduated with degrees in Social Work from the University of Indianapolis and Indiana University. I have been in the field of Social Work since 2008 working with adolescents and adults with mental health and substance dependence. I provide individual and family therapy working with children, adolescents, and adults. 

Life can present challenges and leave us with a sense of unworthiness. This can often that leave us feeling lost and discouraged. I operate through the unwavering belief that nobody deserves to be alone in their experiences - especially in struggle. Hope is constant and it exists in your story. I do not believe people are defined by their struggles and I look at the whole person inside.

I have tremendous respect for the courage required to understand yourself and navigate this process. I believe in the therapeutic process and recognize the courage and patience it requires to allow change to integrate past behaviors and into your emotions and the way in which you live your life.

Treatment  Specialties:

• Anxiety
• Depression  
• Marital/Couples  Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Behavioral Issues
• Substance Use Issues

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• Cognitive  Behavior  Therapy
• Emotionally Focused
• Integrated  Therapy

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• Children  (ages  8-12)
• Adolescents  (ages 13-17) 
• Adults

Tyler is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has a passion for working withchildren and adults to help them to navigate the daily stressors and situations that can make life challenging. He has worked in the mental health field for the past 9 years in a variety of settings including community mental health centers, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, in the school setting, as well as in private practice. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Indiana University, and then also obtained a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Indiana University.  

​Tyler tailors the therapy experience for each child or adult in a way that is most comfortable and effective for them. He has an honest and caring approach. He focuses on developing a genuine and authentic working relationship so that each person can learn, grow, improve their daily lives. Tyler specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), but also utilizes other theoretical approaches to best fit the needs of each person.   

Tyler specializes in helping those struggling with performance related anxiety, particularly in regard to sports performance. He has worked with athletes of all ages as well as coaches on a variety of sports related concerns that impact competitive performance. He is driven to help athletes of all ages overcome their anxiety in order to perform their best at their sport.

Treatment  Specialties: 

• Sports  Performance
• Mood  Disorders  
• Marriage /Couples Therapy
• Behavioral  Issues
• Substance  Use  Issues

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• Cognitive Behavior Therapy
• Solutions Focused
• Integrated Therapy

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• Children (ages  5-12)
• Adolescents  (ages 13-17) 
• Adults