WHO WE ARE
Making access to affirming mental health support more equitable for Hoosiers. Irvington Counseling Collective is a (501c3) nonprofit, income-based sliding-scale therapy practice located in Indianapolis, IN. We acknowledge our location on the traditional and ancestral land of the Miami, Potawatomi and Shawnee people.
We are a collective of therapists representative of those we serve. We are dedicated to making mental health support available to those who seek it through low barrier counseling services and mutual aids funds management.
WHAT WE DO
We are dedicated to supporting members of our community in living rich, full, and meaningful lives, guided by what they value most and regardless of socioeconomic background. We strive to practice cultural humility in our work, and to create a safe space that warmly supports those who are LGBTQIA+, BIPOC and gender-diverse individuals. We work as a collective of therapists dedicated to the mission of our organization and support of one another, our clients and our community.
Our practice is located within a historic train depot located in the heart of Irvington, Indianapolis. We are paneled with a number of insurance companies, including Medicaid HHW & HIP. To learn more, please check out “Sliding Scale and Insurance” to answer any questions you might have.
THERAPISTS
EWA BARNABY (she/her), LMHCA, CTP: Postgraduate Resident Therapist (Pronounced: eh-vah)
I work with individuals and couples who long to feel more at home in themselves and more connected in their relationships. Therapy with me is less about “fixing” and more about slowing down, listening closely, and discovering the threads that weave your story together. I hold space for the tender, the messy, and the in-between places — the moments that often get rushed past in daily life but hold so much meaning.
I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the School of Counseling at Christian Theological Seminary in 2023, where I deepened my commitment to relational and trauma-informed work. Prior to that, I worked in education and hold another master’s degree, which continues to shape my perspective on how people learn, grow, and connect.
I welcome all kinds of relationships — monogamous, polyamorous, queer, and those that don’t fit neatly into any category. In couples work, I draw from Imago Relationship Therapy to help partners move past old patterns, speak in ways that land, and hear one another with new ears. With individuals, my work blends relational, psychodynamic, and somatic approaches to tend to wounds from the past, nurture self-compassion, and create more room for joy and choice in the present. I’m also open to weaving in creative, earthy, or mindful practices when they resonate — whether that’s guided imagery, breathwork, or other grounding rituals that help you connect with yourself in new ways.
I believe our bodies carry wisdom that words alone can’t always reach. My approach is informed by Brainspotting, EMDR, mindfulness, and other trauma-responsive modalities, alongside curiosity, humor, and an unwavering respect for your pace. I hope our work together feels like a space where every part of you is welcome — even the ones you’re still getting to know.
COMPLETED TRAININGS
EMDRIA Approved EMDR Therapy Training
Imago Relationship Clinical Training, Imago Relationships North America (IRNA)
Certified Brainspotting Therapist
Certified Trauma Professional
Advanced Certification in Gestalt Psychotherapy (Year Three), Indianapolis Gestalt Institute (IGI)
Enneagram Certified Coach, Crosspoint Ministries
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Certification, Kathleen Buck-Coon
ACT for Beginners & ACT for Anxiety and Depression, Russ Harris
400 Hours of Yoga Teacher Training I & II
60-Hour Trauma Sensitive Yoga Certificate
MEL HERNANDEZ (they/he), MSW: Postgraduate Resident Therapist
As a bilingual therapist, I am dedicated to providing compassionate support with a particular focus on serving the queer, gender diverse, and Latinx communities. I value the importance of my clients’ intersectional identities and how these impact their worldview and experiences.
With a passion for fostering resilience and empowerment, I integrate a blend of modalities including Motivational Interviewing (MI), Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), strengths-based, and resiliency-based approaches into my practice. However, I believe in the importance of maintaining flexibility within the therapeutic relationship, understanding that each individual's journey is unique and will require tailored interventions. As a lifelong leaner, I remain open to exploring new modalities and approaches to best support my clients on their path to healing and growth.
My lived experience as a queer and gender diverse immigrant with family members who could not access mental health services due to cultural and linguistic barriers is what primarily drives my need and passion to bridge the gaps in mental health care that have long existed for Spanish Speaking individuals, the Latine community as a whole and for folks in the LGBTQIA+ community. With this as my motivation, I completed my masters in social work at Indiana University Indianapolis in 2024.
I am committed to creating a safe and affirming space that allows clients to explore their identities, navigate life transitions, and develop coping strategies to overcome challenges. Together, we embark on a collaborative journey towards healing, self-discovery, and personal empowerment.
Como terapeuta bilingüe, me dedico a brindar apoyo compasivo con un enfoque particular en servir a las comunidades queer, de genero diverso y latine. Valoro la importancia de las identidades interseccionales de mis clientes y cómo estas impactan su visión del mundo y sus experiencias.
Con pasión por fomentar la resiliencia y el empoderamiento, integro una combinación de modalidades que incluyen Entrevista Motivacional (MI), Aceptación y Compromiso (ACT), enfoques basados en fortalezas y resiliencia en mi práctica. Sin embargo, creo en la importancia de mantener flexibilidad dentro de la relación terapéutica, entendiendo que el viaje de cada individuo es único y requiere intervenciones personalizadas. Es por eso que permanezco abierto a explorar nuevas modalidades y enfoques para apoyar mejor an mis clientes en su camino hacia la sanación y el crecimiento.
Mi experiencia vivida como inmigrante queer y de genero diverso, con familiares que no podían acceder a servicios de salud mental debido a barreras culturales y lingüísticas, es lo que principalmente impulsa mi necesidad y pasión por cerrar las brechas en la atención de salud mental que han existido durante mucho tiempo para personas que hablan español, la comunidad Latine en general y para personas en la comunidad LGBTQIA+. Con esto como mi motivación, completé mi maestría en trabajo social en la Universidad de Indiana en Indianápolis en 2024.
Estoy comprometido a crear un espacio seguro y afirmativo que permita a los clientes explorar sus identidades, navegar transiciones de vida y desarrollar estrategias de afrontamiento para superar desafíos. Juntos, emprendemos un camino colaborativo hacia la sanación, el autodescubrimiento y el empoderamiento personal.
MARLEY MCCLEAN (she/they), MFT: Outreach Coordinator & Postgraduate Resident Therapist
We each have an innate drive towards harmony, creativity, and wholeness. Sometimes the challenges of life get in the way of our ability to access our individual and collective power to heal. Counseling offers a space to encounter parts of us that have become burdened and lovingly invite them to reconnect with our truest selves.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan and in all different configurations. I love working with LQBTQIA+ folks, particularly in the process of self exploration, identity formation, gender fluidity and transition, and spiritual recovery. I don’t believe in a one-size fits all approach, so our work together will be tailored to your specific goals, gifts, and experiences. I enjoy incorporating playfulness, laughter, meditation, and movement alongside traditional talk therapy.
I obtained my Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy from Christian Theological Seminary in 2023. My approach to therapy is informed by my background in social work and experience navigating the many systems in which we live, work, and play. My practice incorporates influences from family systems theory, narrative therapy, emotionally focused therapy, internal family systems, and somatic practices.
COMPLETED TRAININGS
Gottman Couples Therapy (L1)
Attachment Based Family Therapy (ABFT)
500 Hour MFT Internship
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
MICHAEL BUSHMAN (he/him), LCSW: Clinical Supervisor & Therapist
Through counseling, we can be curious alongside one another about the questions your life is asking you. I specialize in therapeutic work with people experiencing depression, anxiety and fear, grief and loss, death and dying, blocks to creativity, dilemmas of spirituality, and complex trauma. I am trained in mindfulness-based therapies which support us in learning more easeful ways of being with the difficult parts of our inner life, alongside helping us show up for what matters most. I have worked with clients of all ages, from diverse backgrounds and warmly invite the opportunity to work with you.
My background includes advanced training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, along with Gestalt, and mindfulness based approaches. My graduate training focused on that of psychodynamic theory which continues to inform my work today. I offer both in person and HIPPA Compliant videoconferencing session.
I completed my masters in Clinical Social Work at Loyola University of Chicago in 2014. Following graduate training, I completed a post-graduate psychotherapy residency at Christian Theological Seminary Counseling Center. In addition to private practice, I have served as a counselor with the IU Health Employee Assistance Program, a clinical interventionist with Indiana University Department of Psychology, working with survivors of cancer and their family members. I am a current Fellow with the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration’s Advanced Contextual Behavioral Therapy 2020-2021 cohort.
COMPLETED TRAINING
The University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration Advanced Contextual Behavioral Therapy Fellowship, 2020-2021
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) with D.J. Moran, PhD
Advanced Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Training with Robyn Walser, PhD
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)-Graduate Level Course
Gestalt Psychotherapy (Year One) with Indianapolis Gestalt Institute
Neurobiologically-Informed Play Therapy with Rick Gaskill, PhD
Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress (SPARCS) with Mandy Habib, PhD and Victor Labruna, PhD
Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)-National Childhood Traumatic Stress Network
SARA DRAKE (she/her), LMHC: Therapist
Hi there, I’m Sara and I believe that therapy is for everyone! Whether you’re moving through a difficult life event, managing symptoms that are persistent and long term, or feeling stuck and trying to find the right path forward, our work together will help you to focus on what you want and how to get you there.
For the past decade, I have gained experience with a diverse group of people across the lifespan. I graduated from the University of Montana with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and I practice a person-centered approach to therapy, where treatment is tailored to each individual’s unique therapeutic needs. I pull from an eclectic toolbox of theoretical orientations and interventions including CBT, motivational interviewing, DBT, and ACT, but my overall approach is to help you find your strengths and build upon them, using a trauma-informed perspective.
For many, therapy can help to identify a path forward, moving around things in our life that are getting in the way of our overall health and happiness. As a therapist, I view my role as someone who will walk beside you and help to navigate the bumps in the road and obstacles along the way.
CHRISTINE GREEN-HAYES (she/her), LMHCA: Postgraduate Resident Therapist
I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) Master Mental Health Therapist with over fifteen years of experience working with multicultural clients. I earned my Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling from the Moravian Theological Seminary in Bethlehem, PA, and I'm currently working towards my LMHC licensure.
I use a systemic approach to therapy, recognizing that a person's life and challenges are shaped by their relationships, culture, and social systems. My practice is rooted in trauma-informed care and is dedicated to creating a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental environment built on empathy, collaboration, and authenticity.
My goal is to help clients identify their inherent resilience and strengths, teaching them tools to cope with stress and guiding them in developing more adaptive habits that lead to meaningful and fulfilling lives. I have extensive experience working with elementary-aged children, adolescents, families, and individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, complex trauma, and acculturative stress. I have a particular passion for helping children who've experienced trauma, including unaccompanied minors and their families, by assisting them in building emotional resilience and a sense of safety.
Soy terapeuta bilingüe en inglés y español, con una maestría en salud mental y más de quince años de experiencia trabajando con clientes multiculturales. Obtuve mi Maestría en Consejería Pastoral en el Seminario Teológico Moravo en Bethlehem, Pensilvania. Actualmente, estoy en proceso de obtener mi licencia LMHC.
Utilizo un enfoque sistemático en la terapia, reconociendo la importancia de comprender la cultura, los sistemas y las relaciones que moldean la vida y los desafíos de las personas. Me dedico a crear un entorno terapéutico cálido, sin prejuicios y de apoyo, ofreciendo empatía, colaboración y autenticidad.
Me esfuerzo por ayudar a mis clientes a identificar su resiliencia y fortalezas internas y externas, además de enseñarles herramientas de intervención para manejar el estrés. Mi objetivo es guiar a los clientes en el desarrollo de hábitos más adaptativos que los conduzcan a una vida significativa y plena.
Tengo una amplia experiencia trabajando con niños de primaria, adolescentes, familias e individuos que enfrentan ansiedad, depresión, duelo y pérdida, trauma complejo y estrés aculturativo. Tengo una pasión particular por ayudar a los niños que han experimentado traumas, incluidos los menores no acompañados y sus familias, ayudándolos a desarrollar resiliencia emocional y una sensación de seguridad.
BRITNEY FOSTER (she/her), LMHC, MDiv: Therapist
I often think of life as one large puzzle we are all just trying to put together day by day. Sometimes, though, getting the pieces to fit together to make the picture is pretty hard. We don't have the image on the box to guide us, sometimes we have misplaced pieces, or our cat keeps knocking pieces off the table. As your therapist, I'm not going to give you any pieces that don't fit into your puzzle. You have everything you need, and we're going to work together to better understand how the pieces go together.
I use a combination of therapeutic strategies based on your unique experience and situation. I don't believe that there is one right way to approach therapy and am often working to learn new ways to best support and care for my patients. I often utilize my trainings in EMDR, psychodynamic theory, somatic practices, narrative exercises, and spiritual integration (if appropriate and requested) to help my patients better understand the fuller picture of their lives. I am passionate about working with people who have personality disorders, traumatic experiences, depression, and anxiety that are courageous enough to work toward healing. As a queer person, I also love work with those that are exploring their own queer puzzle pieces.
After working in education for several years, I returned to graduate school and completed my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Divinity at Christian Theological Seminary in 2021. I began my career in community mental health and feel that provided me with a good foundational experience of working with folks from all different backgrounds and with various needs.
MJ HEINZ (she/they), LCSW: Therapist
In a world that can feel so overwhelming, therapy allows us to make intentional connection that centers our humanity.
I am passionate about providing care that is trauma-informed, anti-racist, client-centered, and strengths-based. I work with youth, adults, and couples, and specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, clients struggling with depression, anxiety, questions of identity, and navigating impacts of trauma and stress. My training includes Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and trainings in therapeutic harm reduction from the Wildflower Alliance. These practices focus on compassionate approaches to holistically supporting individuals struggling with suicidality and significant trauma within a framework grounded in mindfulness, harm-reduction, and mutual aid.
My philosophy when supporting clients is to maintain an approach centered around gentle curiosity, validation, an understanding of vulnerability, and meaningful connection to community. I am passionate about supporting individuals of all ages thrive as their most authentic selves through building a collaborative therapeutic relationship. I offer in-person therapy as well as HIPAA compliant virtual sessions.
I completed a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Smith College and a Master’s in Social Work with a concentration in children, youth, and families from the Indiana University School of Social Work. My background includes supporting queer and gender diverse youth and their families at GenderNexus, Riley’s Gender Health Clinic, and Indiana Youth Group (IYG).
IGGY MATTHEWS (they/them), LSW: Postgraduate Resident Therapist
Life has a way of throwing challenges at us, and when you’re juggling everything else, finding time for your own health and growth can feel overwhelming. But you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Therapy is a space where you can take a breath, reconnect with yourself, and start exploring what it means to live in alignment with who you truly are.
I work with adults and teens, and have a deep passion for supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals. Throughout my nine years in the mental health field, I’ve helped people navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, and other major life transitions. My approach is relational, warm, and affirming—I believe healing happens in safe, authentic connections, and I’m honored to walk alongside you in this process. Therapy with me isn’t just about working through struggles; it’s also about discovering your strengths, using humor when it fits, and creating a life that aligns with your values.
I recently graduated in 2024 with my Master of Social Work from Indiana University, specializing in mental health & addictions. In my work, I integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), somatic and mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction approaches. Currently, I am accepting new clients for virtual visits.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
AMBER DISKEY (she/her): Clinical Coordinator
Amber works behind-the-scenes at ICC, working closely with clinicians and clients to ensure that our billing processes run smoothly. She received her B.A. in psychology in 2013 from IUPUI and has over 10 years of administrative experience in the behavioral health field. Amber’s work is essential to making sure our services are sustainable for both clients and clinicians!
Although Amber no longer lives in Irvington, she was born and raised here and loves being able to work in a community that is near and dear to her. She’s passionate about quality mental health care and supporting the clients we serve.
LAUREN HALL BUSHMAN (she/they), LCSW, LMSW, PMH-C: Clinical Director & Organizational Founder
As the founder of ICC, I work both as a therapist within the collective and serve as the Clinical Director for the organization. Using primarily third-wave mindfulness-based therapeutic approaches, I love partnering with clients to deepen understanding of the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and to support value-guided action. I believe the crux of the work of the therapist is to create a well-informed, deeply attuned and collaborative relationship with the lovely people we call clients, so that we can support you in feeling into your sense of inner trust and dependability, alongside aiding you in expanding the number of ways you can respond to life happening on life’s terms.
I specialize in treating anxiety, complex trauma, perinatal mental health experiences, grief and loss. My goal is to help clients live a life worth living with less suffering and greater self-acceptance.
I am extensively trained in mindfulness-based and trauma-informed modalities including: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), the Hakomi Method, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Compassion-Focused Therapy. I hold specialized training in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International and provide neuro-affirming, differential diagnostic assessments under the supervision of a medical doctor. I primarily work with women and gender-fluid/nonbinary individuals, offering both in-person and HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions for clients in Indiana and Michigan.
I earned my Master’s in Clinical Social Work from The University of Chicago and completed my yoga teacher training at Nature Yoga Sanctuary in Chicago in 2014. Following this, I completed a postgraduate residency at CTS Counseling Center. My clinical background includes work as a Clinical Interventionist with Indiana University’s Department of Psychiatry, where I supported individuals with cancer and their families. I am also a certified End of Life Doula through the University of Vermont’s Larner School of Medicine, which enriches my work with clients navigating grief and end-of-life experiences. In addition, I completed a Postgraduate Fellowship Certification in Advanced Contextual Behavioral Therapy at the University of Chicago and currently serve as a Clinical Supervisor Consultant for Goodwill of Central Indiana’s Nurse-Family Partnership’s Mental Health team.
COMPLETED TRAININGS
Internal Family Systems Intensive – David Burkhard, MA, LMFT, LCSW, LMHC
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule II (ADOS-2), Modules 1–4 – Drexel University
Advanced Autistic-Informed Autism Assessment – Rachel Boggan, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP, CCTP
Polyvagal-Informed Psychotherapy – Deb Dana, LCSW
Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care & Advanced Perinatal Psychotherapy – Postpartum Support International
Advanced Contextual Behavioral Therapy Fellowship – Dr. Paul Holmes, University of Chicago SSA (2020–2021)
ACT for the Treatment of Trauma – Dr. Robyn Walser
Advanced ACT Training – Dr. Russ Harris
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Level II – Dr. Dennis Tirch & Dr. Laura Silberstein-Tirch
Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) – National Childhood Traumatic Stress Network
EMDR Training I & II – EMDR Consulting
Professional End of Life Doula Certification – University of Vermont, Larner School of Medicine
Introduction to the Hakomi Method for Somatic Processing
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification – Nature Yoga Sanctuary
Yoga for 12-Step Recovery (Y12SR) – Nikki Myers, RYT
DANA HARRISON (she/her): Administration & Finance Director
Dana joined ICC as the Administration & Finance Director, following more than 2 decades leading and consulting with nonprofit organizations, and advising businesses ranging from start-ups to Fortune 200 companies. Her work is grounded in the belief that regardless of the entity, success and sustainability require clear strategy, aligned systems, and supported talent.
Mental health challenges, personality disorders, substance abuse, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD and more have touched Dana’s life, making the mission of ICC one that is personal. Originally from Pewee Valley, KY, she lives with her spouse, two sons, and treasured little dog in Irvington, and looks forward to biking to the office on nice days.