MEET OUR TEAM
We're confident you'll find the best Indianapolis therapist for your child within our exceptional team. Each therapist brings unique specializations, including expertise in anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD and more, ensuring your child receives tailored care. Beyond their qualifications, our therapists are passionate about connecting with kids and creating a safe, supportive space for growth. Explore their profiles to discover the perfect personality and approach for your child, and rest assured that our commitment to ongoing training means your child receives the best, most effective and up-to-date care in Indianapolis.
STATUS AS OF 07/14/2026
We have 5 new therapists starting in the fall and they have after school, evening and weekend availability. Please check the status under each therapist.
Jessica and Dana do not have any availability and are on referral-only waitlists.
Our Waitlist for therapists who take insurance is: N/A- have availability
Our Waitlist for our Associate Licensed Therapists is: N/A- have availability
The waitlist for our Student Therapist is: OPEN- she will be able to start seeing clients on 9/7/26. She also has 2 FREE Medicaid spots available.
The waitlist for OCD clients is: N/A- have availability
Courtney Bain, LMHC
Child & Adolescent Therapist
Courtney thrives on working with children and teens labeled as "difficult," particularly those struggling with behavioral challenges. Specifically, she enjoys helping kids and teens with anger management, ODD self-esteem issues, and mood-related difficulties. Courtney is also passionate about using creative interventions in her therapy sessions. She prides herself on building strong, meaningful connections with each of her clients. Courtney is also trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Courtney takes Anthem, Aetna, United/UMR, IU Health, Caresource and Lyra.
Bailey Batman, LMHCA
Child Therapist
Bailey offers a warm, empathetic, and creative approach to therapy, making her a natural at connecting with kids and fostering a safe space for growth. She loves incorporating play and other engaging activities into her sessions, creating a fun and comfortable environment for her clients. Bailey particularly enjoys working with children and pre-teens ages 5-14, helping them navigate a range of challenges, including grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues. Her playful approach makes therapy feel less intimidating and more accessible, especially for younger children.
Bailey is participating in the Multi-Modal Attachment Therapy research program and is accepting client for this now.
Bailey is an Associate Licensed Therapist and has reduced self-pay rates. She can take Anthem and Aetna.
Katy Borland, LCSW
Child & Adolescent Therapist
Katy specializes in working with children and teens navigating anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and Autism. She is especially well-suited for thoughtful, analytical, or sensitive kids whose brains feel “on” all the time. Many of the kids she works with feel overwhelmed by big emotions or feeling misunderstood.
Katy's style is calm, direct, and structured. She values clarity and predictability and connects well with kids who prefer honest conversation. Therapy with Katy focuses on helping kids understand what’s happening in their brain and body while building practical skills.
Katy blends CBT, ACT, and play-based techniques and collaborates closely with caregivers to help children build skills that translate beyond the therapy room.
Katy is in network with Anthem/BCBS, Aetna, Caresource, and United.
Ryan Creevy, LMHCA (Pending)
Child & Adolescent Therapist
Ryan is a direct but caring therapist who enjoys using humor and a little sarcasm to work with his clients. His approachable, laid-back style helps kids and teens feel comfortable being themselves, even when they're talking about difficult things. Ryan enjoys working with ADHD, Behavior Issues (like IED/ODD), Autism, Anxiety, and Trauma.
Ryan brings curiosity, authenticity, and a straightforward style to sessions while creating a space where kids feel accepted and understood. He incorporates CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and somatic strategies to help clients better understand themselves, recognize their strengths, and build skills they can use in everyday life.
Ryan is an Associate Licensed Therapist and has reduced self-pay rates. He can take Anthem and Aetna. Sessions starting 8/17 and after.
Natalie DEputy, LSW
Preteen & Teen Therapist
Natalie is an energetic and optimistic therapist who brings authenticity, humor, and plenty of personality into the therapy room. She loves creating a space where kids and teens feel accepted for exactly who they are while being challenged to grow. She especially enjoys connecting with adolescents, snarky humor and all.
Natalie enjoys working with depression, self esteem, self harm, body image concerns, disordered eating, and school-related challenges. She incorporates expressive arts, DBT, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) while partnering closely with parents to help children and teens build lasting skills for life.
Natalie is pending with Anthem, Aetna, and United.
She has afterschool and evening availability. Sessions starting 8/17 and after.
Amanda Ferguson, LCSW
Preteen & Teen Therapist
Amanda specializes in working with preteens and teens navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, attachment concerns, and family conflict. She creates a space where clients feel safe being vulnerable while still having fun, balancing genuine connection with gentle challenge that help clients build confidence and make progress.
Amanda draws from DBT, CBT, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), tailoring her approach to each client's goals and strengths.
Amanda is pending with Anthem, Aetna, and United.
She has afterschool and evening availability. Sessions starting 8/17 and after.
ALICIA GREY, LCSW
Child Therapist
Alicia is a compassionate therapist who specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy and various play techniques. She has a passion for helping children navigate their emotions by creating a safe and nurturing environment for them to grow through individualized evidence-based approaches. She enjoys working with ADHD, Attachment, Trauma, Emotion Regulation, Divorce, and Grief.
Alicia enjoys working closely with parents and caregivers to support their child's overall development while helping them navigate their feelings, develop resilience, and build a foundation for a healthy future.
Alicia can take Anthem, Aetna, and United.
Riley Harman, LMHCA
Preteen & Teen Therapist
Riley is a calm, caring therapist who connects easily with tweens and teens—even the ones who aren't so sure about therapy. She has a warm, thoughtful energy and helps kids feel safe opening up about tough stuff like anxiety, depression, self-harm, or just feeling overwhelmed. Riley is especially great at helping teens find their voice and build confidence in who they are. She’s steady, playful when it fits, and brings a grounded presence to every session. While she likes to work with teens the most, she will see ages 8+.
Riley is an Associate Licensed Therapist and has reduced self-pay rates. She can take Anthem and Aetna.
Carla Hubbard, LMHC, RPT
Toddler & Child Therapist
Carla specializes in play therapy for children ages 3–9, helping young clients who communicate best through play rather than words. She works with kids navigating ADHD, ASD, anxiety, trauma, grief, and family transitions, using a blend of Child-Centered and Adlerian Play Therapy.
Before becoming a therapist, Carla spent nearly 40 years in education as a teacher and school administrator, giving her a rare depth of understanding of how children grow and communicate.
Carla is part-time with limited availability, including some afterschool hours, and requires parental involvement in most sessions. Sessions starting 8/17 and after.
Carla is pending with Anthem, Aetna, and United.
Melissa Koehler, LSW
Child & Adolescent Therapist
Melissa is an outgoing and playful therapist who strives to build connection and relationship with her clients and their families. She is passionate about helping children and their families improve their day to day lives. Melissa enjoys working with parents of infants and toddlers as well as children of all ages. Her areas of expertise include attachment, trauma, generalized anxiety and separation anxiety, as well as depression. Melissa uses a positive and collaborative approach that focuses on attachment, structure, and communication.
Melissa is an Associate Licensed Therapist and has reduced self-pay rates. She can take Anthem and Aetna.
Brie Leppert, MHC Student
Student Therapist
Brie has experience working with children and adolescents across a variety of settings, including home-based work, school, churches, and therapy centers. She has a bubbly and warm personality that is often able to put clients at easy quickly. She is open to working with a variety of issues, but enjoys working with self-esteem, friendship and social issues, neurodivergence, grief, and family issues.
Brie takes a person-centered approach while incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and creative interventions like art and music.
Brie is a student therapist and has reduced rates. She also has a limited amount of free spots for Medicaid clients. Sessions starting 9/7 and after. Brie will be with us through December 2027.
Jacob Rhoad, LMHCA
Child & Adolescent Therapist
Jacob works with children and teens ages 5-17, specializing in ADHD and behavioral issues, including anger and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). His outgoing and talkative personality helps him quickly build rapport with young people, creating a comfortable space for them to open up. Additionally, Jacob focuses on helping children and families resolve the significant challenges disrupting their daily lives, whether at school or home. He believes that establishing a strong therapeutic relationship is essential for facilitating positive change and empowers kids and teens to actively participate in their own growth.
Jacob is an Associate Licensed Therapist and has reduced self-pay rates. He can take Anthem and Aetna.
Cassie Yohler, LSW
Child & Adolescent Therapist
Cassie is warm, playful, and inviting. She loves working with early elementary kids and infuses both creative and imaginative play into her work. Cassie enjoys working with children and their families to see growth in emotional regulation and behavior reduction. Cassie has experience in working with ADHD and Autism and really enjoys these populations. She also enjoys working with anxiety, behavioral issues, and social skills. Above all, she wants kiddos to feel comfortable working with her and engaging in introspective but also fun therapeutic sessions to assist them with their emotional and behavioral needs.
Cassie is an Associate Licensed Therapist. She has reduced self pay rates. She can take Anthem and Aetna.
Our Leadership Team
Bailey Batman, LMHCA
Groups Coordinator
Bailey offers a warm, empathetic, and creative approach to therapy, making her a natural at connecting with kids and fostering a safe space for growth. She loves incorporating play and other engaging activities into her sessions, creating a fun and comfortable environment for her clients. Bailey particularly enjoys working with children and pre-teens ages 5-14, helping them navigate a range of challenges, including grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues. Her playful approach makes therapy feel less intimidating and more accessible, especially for younger children.
Bailey is participating in the Multi-Modal Attachment Therapy research program and is accepting client for this now.
Bailey is an Associate Licensed Therapist and has reduced self-pay rates. She can take Anthem and Aetna.
Jessica Hood, MSW, LCSW
Practice Owner and Child & Adolescent Therapist
Jessica is passionate about our mission, to provide excellent and effective client care. She specializes in working with teens and children with ADHD, behavior issues such as ODD, and OCD. Jessica typically sees those who have difficult to treat behavior and mood issues. She also supervises staff on treating these cases when she is not able to see them herself.
Jessica is in network with Anthem BCBS, Aetna, Caresource, Lyra, IU Health, Sagamore, and United.
*Jessica Hood takes clients by referral only and typically has a waitlist*
Dana Sparks, LCSW
Adolescent Therapist, Clinical Team Supervisor
Dana brings a uniquely bubbly yet patient demeanor to her therapy sessions, creating a welcoming space for teens to address even the "hard stuff." She enjoys working with teens struggling with depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, ADHD, and behavioral issues. Furthermore, she believes that by fostering a safe and supportive therapeutic environment, she can empower teens to improve their communication skills, strengthen relationships, and build self-esteem. Dana is also trained in ERP for OCD.
Dana is able to accept Anthem BCBS, Aetna, United/UMR, IU Health, Lyra, and Caresource.
Our Administrative Team
Cherry Allen
Client Care Manager
Cherry is your first point of contact to get started with Indy Child Therapist. She has many years of customer service experience and is skilled in helping clients get matched with the best therapist for them.
Midwest Core Billing
Billing Specialist
While our billing team is offsite, they work tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure our staff get paid and handle any/all insurance and billing related questions.
How do I find the best Indianapolis therapist for my child?
Here's a few things to consider when looking for a therapist for your child.
Finding the Best Therapist in Indianapolis Shouldn’t Be Hard—We Make It Easy!
We know how frustrating it can be to find the right therapist for your child. Every day, we get calls from exhausted parents who have tried everything—asking friends, searching online, and reaching out to their doctor, only to be left feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. You are trying to get your kid help; it shouldn't be that hard!
Experience the ICT difference: When you call us, we answer (or call back in a timely manner). We listen. We help.
At Indy Child Therapist, we take the time to understand what’s going on, gather a few details, and personally match your child with the best therapist on our team. However, if we aren’t the right fit or don’t have availability, we won’t leave you hanging. We’ll provide an up-to-date list of trusted therapists in Indianapolis who might be the perfect match.
Because getting your child the help they deserve should be simple and we’re here to make that happen.
Start with Referrals—But Ask the Right Questions
Getting referrals is a great first step in finding the best Indianapolis therapist for your child. However, don’t just ask who—ask why they recommend them. Every child’s needs and therapy goals are different, so it’s important to find the right fit.
We’re proud that most of our referrals come from happy families and trusted pediatricians—because, ulimately, great care speaks for itself!
Know What You Need in a Therapist
Finding the best Indianapolis therapist for your child starts with knowing what type of help they need. A psychologist provides evaluations and testing, a psychiatrist manages medication, and a therapist focuses on counseling and support.
It’s also important to choose the right evidence-based therapy for your child’s needs. Our Therapy Techniques page can help guide you or a quick internet search can guide you to best therapy practices.
Find a Specialist for Your Child's Unique Needs
While all our therapists are experienced in working with children, some specialize in specific areas like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder. We believe in finding the perfect fit for your child's unique needs. Explore our therapists' bios to discover their specialized training and experience. This, in turn, will help you choose the therapist best equipped to support your child on their journey to emotional well-being.
Parent Involvement
At ICT, we believe that parents are vital partners in their child's therapeutic journey. We understand that you know your child best. Our therapists actively involve parents in the treatment process, providing regular updates and collaborating with you to support your child's growth at home. Because we only have your child 1 out of 168 hours in a week, we want you to feel equipped to reinforce the work done in therapy.
The Right Connection for Your Child
Because every child is unique and responds to different personalities and approaches, we encourage you to explore our therapists' bios and get a sense of their individual styles. For example, whether your child thrives with a direct and structured approach or connects better with someone who is playful and creative, we have a therapist who can build a strong rapport and create a safe space for them to grow.
Expertise and Evidence-Based Care
It's unfortunate, but not all therapists receive the same level of training or utilize evidence-based practices. We're committed to providing the highest quality care, which is why our therapists are trained in proven-effective treatments specific to your child's needs. We also provide ongoing supervision and support to ensure our therapists stay at the forefront of their field. You can feel confident that your child is receiving the best possible care.