Office Staff

Amanda Luna, Psy. D., HSPP, CSAYC

Dr. Luna is a licensed clinical psychologist from the east coast. She earned her Doctorate in Psychology with a concentration in Children and Families from LaSalle University in Philadelphia. However, she is a generalist and values diversity. She enjoys working across diagnostic populations and ages ranges, and has done so for over 15 years.

Dr. Luna is a Credentialed Sexually Abusive Youth Clinician. She has worked in pharmaceutical research, as well as served as a Clinical Director for an APA-accredited Internship Program. She has also acted as Clinical Supervisor for Master and Bachelor level mental health professionals for adult and youth-based teams at a large community mental health center in downtown Indianapolis.

Dr. Luna operates from a Cognitive Behavioral framework but integrates concepts from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Acceptance Commitment Therapy. She believes in a holistic approach. She has training in Structural Family Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as Problem Solving Skills Training.

Amber Cowan, MA, LMFT

Amber is a licensed marriage and family therapist. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from IUPUI and her master’s degree in marriage and family from Christian Theological Seminary. Amber has worked with adults and children in crisis which included both inpatient and intensive outpatient treatments. Amber has completed advanced training through Postpartum Support International for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Amber has also completed training in EMDR, Gottman Method and Attachment-Based Family Therapy. Amber uses an integrative approach that incorporates family systems theory, CBT and DBT skills. She enjoys working with children and adults for individual, couples or family therapy.

Amber R. Fleming, Psy.D., HSPP

Dr. Fleming is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist providing psychological services to adolescents, adults, and older adults in various phases of life. Dr. Fleming has special clinical interests in the following areas: chronic pain, medical conditions and illnesses, personality disorders, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders. Dr. Fleming works from a Cognitive-Behavioral perspective and utilizes many Dialectical Behavioral Treatment strategies within her practice. Dr. Fleming supervises and assists in other capacities at this location; however, does not currently provide therapy services.

Ann Marie Ravenna, MA, LMFT, RPT

Ann Marie earned her Master of Art in Marriage and Family Therapy from Indiana Wesleyan University. In addition to raising her own 3 children, she has worked professionally with children for 14 years including children with special needs and those in foster care.  Ann Marie is a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) and uses play therapy interventions with children ages three and up experiencing behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, adoption, attachment injuries, and emotional dysregulation. She is a certified clinical anxiety treatment professional and uses her training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) paired with play therapy to treat children with anxiety disorders including separation anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, panic disorder and OCD. Ann Marie is trained in various forms of play therapy and works closely with parents to create a treatment plan that is as individual as their child.

April Sauders, MSW, LCSW

April is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has over a decade of experience in providing mental health services to individuals and families. April has previous experience working in residential, inpatient, school-based, and home-based/community settings. She enjoys working with older teens and adults of all ages, primarily providing individual therapy. April’s expertise is working with depression, anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), family conflict, relationship issues, grief/loss, and adjustments/transitions in life. She has been trained in providing Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, an evidence-based treatment, which is a highly effective method of addressing various traumatic life events, including sexual abuse. April is very effective in helping individuals find relief from life’s daily stressors, as well as helping them to find the strengths within themselves to improve their quality of life. April integrates a variety of therapeutic approaches into treatment, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Dialectical Behavioral therapy. She provides a safe environment, while using a strengths-based and client-centered approach, to assist clients in addressing their specific needs to help empower themselves to achieve their identified goals.

April graduated with her bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and then received her Master of Social Work from Indiana University.

Brittany Osborn, LMHC

Brittany is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Registered Art Therapist, and Certified Equine EAGALA Mental Health Professional with a Master of Science in Art therapy from Florida State University. Brittany enjoys providing individual and group therapy with teens and adults. Brittany has gained experience by working in various settings such as an eating disorder residential treatment, a crisis-stabilization and a cognitive treatment unit in a prison, a substance use clinic, an inpatient psychiatric unit, a non-profit independent living assistance program, and a medical rehabilitation hospital.

Brittany utilizes various approaches in treatment such as Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Accept, Strengths Based Therapy, Mindfulness, and Equine EAGALA Therapy. Brittany can utilize art, verbal and equine approaches to assist clients with body image concerns, depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, and LGBTQIA+ support. Brittany believes that developing safety within our bodies will assist with building a sense of resilience in life. Brittany will work alongside clients to help them develop safety and resiliency to accomplish desired treatment goals.

Carmen Rodriguez, MSW, LSW

Carmen is a graduate from the IU School of Social Work, where she received both her Bachelor and Master of Social Work. Carmen is currently a Licensed Social Worker working to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Carmen has experience working in the mental health field in numerous settings, including school-based, home-based, and community-based. Carmen provided individual and family therapy through her work with children, adults, and families.

Carmen has received training in Trauma Focus-Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Play Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Chris Irwin, MSW, LCSW

Chris Irwin is a Licensed Social Worker who is currently working towards becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She received her Master of Social Work degree from Indiana University. She has previous experience as a Health Coach to help individuals meet their mental and physical health goals and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Prior to that, she worked at Big Brothers and Big Sisters, providing psycho-social education to help girls reach their full potential. Currently, Chris is working with children and families that are involved with the Department of Child Services, where she provides individual and family therapy.

Chris utilizes both Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR to address her clients’ unique needs. She is currently working on becoming certified in EMDR, which is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma, anxiety, and depression. Chris is client-focused and strives to create an alliance with her clients to determine therapeutic goals and treatment tasks.

Delaina Plahitko, MSW, LSW

Upon graduating in 2003 from Indiana State University with her Bachelor’s in Social Work, Delaina worked for several years with families in their homes as a Medical Social Worker, followed by fifteen years working as a Counselor and Survivor Advocate with adult and child survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Sex-Trafficking. While working as a Survivor Advocate in Tulsa, Delaina led statewide trainings for partnering agencies across the state of Oklahoma. Delaina also sat on many committees in Tulsa advocating for the services needed for at risk and underserved populations.

Delaina earned her Master’s in Social Work in 2019 from the University of Oklahoma before beginning her time as a Licensed Social Worker at LifeSolutions Counseling. She is currently working toward her Clinical Social Work licensure while working with children and families that are involved with the Department of Child Services, where she provides individual and family therapy. She integrates multiple evidence-based clinical approaches into her therapy depending on the needs of her clients. These include Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Play Therapy, and Mindfulness. Delaina is client-focused and strives to create an alliance with her clients to determine therapeutic goals and treatment tasks ultimately addressing treatment of trauma, anxiety, and depression.

Dianna Kuehner, Psy.D., HSPP

Dodie M. Stein, PHD, MSW, LCSW

Dodie M. Stein is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with two decades of clinical experience, primarily in specialty medical settings. She worked for many years with those with kidney and other diseases. She also worked both professionally and as a volunteer in hospice, where caregiver/family support and counseling were key objectives.

Clinical interests, experience, and expertise include working with clients with chronic medical conditions, depression and/or anxiety, grief and loss issues, crisis intervention, communication disorders, life transitions, adjustment issues, and aging concerns. She also works with those with other mental health concerns and conditions. While she enjoys working with those of all ages and their care partners, her primary focus currently is with adults. She employs various psychotherapeutic strategies to help clients, depending on client needs.

In an earlier career as an Audiologist for more than two decades working with a range of patients from infants to very elderly adults, much of her expertise and experience involved short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and grief and loss support in addition to assessment and hearing aids selection. She also taught courses and provided clinical supervision to graduate students in addition to conducting clinical research.

Dodie M. Stein earned an MSW degree from Indiana University and is licensed in the state of Indiana. She also holds a BS in Speech Pathology & Audiology (Syracuse University), an MA in Communication Disorders (University of Southern California), and a PhD in Audiology (The University of Iowa).

Erica Paulin, LCSW

Erica is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has a Bachelor’s in Social Work from West Virginia University and a Master’s in Social Work from Indiana University. She has extensive experience providing individual and group therapy in a variety of settings including residential treatment, school based, home based and outpatient, and has also served as a behavioral health consultant for primary care clinics. She utilizes a variety of modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. She also has advanced training in Trauma Focused CBT and Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. Erica brings a warm and compassionate strengths based approach to her work and particularly enjoys helping adults and adolescents cope with challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, and adjustment related to life changes. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and pets, camping, hiking, and seeing live music.

Grant Gray MS, MHA

Grant Gray has over 30 years of experience working in the mental health field as a therapist, program manager, and administrator. He has developed and directed many research-based programs in the state of Indiana and has extensive experience working with children, families, and adults. He has expertise in behavioral problems, family relations, and has been trained in multiple evidence-based practices, including Functional Family Therapy, an evidence-based treatment for families that are struggling with their children’s behavior and/or relationships.

Over the last 14 years, Mr. Gray has directed LifeSolutions Counseling and overseen the growth of our group practice in both the number of clients we serve and the array of services we provide. LifeSolutions now delivers mental health services at three locations and offers counseling, psychological, and psychiatric services to individuals and families in the central Indiana region.

Josie Smith, MSW, LSW

Josie Smith is a Licensed Social Worker who is currently working towards becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Josie received her Master’s in Social Work from Indiana University with a focus on children, youth, and families. She has previous experience working in a crisis center, with foster families and children, and in a residential facility for adults with severe mental illnesses. Josie is currently providing individual and family therapy to children and families involved with the Department of Child Services.  Josie utilizes a trauma-focused approach and implements components of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy with clients. Josie particularly enjoys working with young children and teens using aspects of art and play therapy. Josie is passionate about building connections with others and helping clients achieve their goals.

Kamara White, MS, LMHCA

KaMara, affectionately known as “KK”, spent nearly two decades in healthcare operations and recently expanded her knowledge base to include social and emotional health as well. She has experience in both mental health inpatient and outpatient settings and is dedicated to helping individuals heal, feel, and recover. KK has a unique gift and passion to help women who are struggling to be a ‘superhero’ in all areas of life and those who she identifies as experiencing ‘Single Mom Syndrome’ (SMS). She is the founder of a virtual mentoring program entitled, D.O.P.E. (Determined. Optimistic. Powerful. Exceptional) girls and has independently mentored over 20 girls. KK recently authored and published a children’s book, “Brown Girls Can”, to help girls realize their true potential and she is scheduled to release an accompanying “Brown Girls Can Journal” in Spring 2022. KK graduated from Fisk University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, a Master’s Degree from University of Kentucky, and a second Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Avila University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Kansas and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) in the state of Indiana. KK is also a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) with a certification in Child and Adolescent therapy. KK specializes in mindfulness, career and life coaching, cognitive behavioral therapy, art therapy, child and adolescent therapy, and play therapy. KK’s scope of practice includes therapeutic techniques around:

• Anxiety
• Bullying/School Stressors
• Conflict Management
• Depression
• Domestic Violence
• Grief/Loss
• Identity Awareness
• Life Coaching
• Spirituality
• Suicide Prevention
• Trauma
• Work/Life Balance

Kate McClure, MA, LMHC

Kate is a graduate of the University of Indianapolis, where she earned a Master of Clinical Psychology degree. Kate has had seven years of experience in the mental health field. She began her work as a home-based therapist working with families involved with the Department of Child Services, which she still does to date, eventually moving to outpatient therapy with LifeSolutions. Kate enjoys helping those with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and trauma, but also has experience helping those with depression, bipolar, and personality issues. Kate also is experienced in LGBTQ issues and in couples therapy. Kate is certified by the International Association for Trauma Professionals as a Level 1 Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and is currently working to become a professional member of the International OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) Foundation. Kate works with adults and adolescents and takes a collaborative approach to therapy. Kate believes in each person’s resilience and ability to overcome their own obstacles but feels privileged to offer professional support in helping those find more effective ways to do so.

Layla Rainbolt, MS, LMHC

Layla is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling from Bellevue University. Layla enjoys working with children of all ages, teens, adults, and families. Layla has gained experience by working in many different therapeutic settings. Layla gained knowledge and experience working with individuals experiencing serious mental illnesses while working on an inpatient psychiatric unit. Layla also has experience working in a home-based setting with families who were involved with the Department of Child Services, providing both individual and family therapy with trauma-informed care. Layla has led group therapy sessions for teenagers dealing with depression and anxiety. Layla worked in a community outpatient clinic prior to joining the outpatient team at LifeSolutions. Layla offers services with a variety of therapeutic models, such as Client-Centered, Strengths-Based, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Family Centered Treatment, and play therapy techniques. Layla enjoys utilizing art or interactive activities to engage clients in sessions and has helped clients with trauma, depression, suicidal ideations/self-harming, anxiety, anger management, and communication skills. Layla will work with her clients to ensure they feel comfortable and involved in their own treatment to address their goals.

Levi T. Laskowski, MA, LMHC

Levi is a graduate of Ball State University, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and has over ten years of experience in the mental health field. Levi has worked with a variety of clients and families throughout his career in home-based, school-based, and residential settings. Most recently, he was a lead clinician to a team of therapists in a residential facility for adolescents. Levi has experience working with complex trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, anger management issues, behavioral issues, relationships, and identity issues and has been trained in both TF-CBT and EMDR. Levi believes that our unresolved pasts are at the root of our present mental health concerns and that the past must be addressed in order to change the future.

Lizzie Timberlake, MSW, LSW

Lizzie Timberlake is currently a Licensed Social Worker working to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.. She earned her B.A. in Psychology from Indiana University and her Master’s in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis. Lizzie has gained experience in the mental health field working with a variety of populations including youth experiencing homelessness, college students, and adults involved with the Department of Child Services. She integrates multiple evidence-based clinical approaches into her therapy depending on the needs of her clients, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused CBT. Lizzie affirms the dignity and worth of each individual and strives to create a warm, safe environment in which clients feel comfortable exploring and expressing their unique thoughts, feelings, and challenges. Through this process, Lizzie aims to partner with each client in setting treatment goals and to support their journey toward growth and healing.

Mary Beth Winter, LMFT

Melissa Pitcher, LCSW

Melissa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has 27 years of experience in providing mental health services to individuals and families. Melissa has previous experience working in outpatient, school-based, and home-based/community settings. She enjoys working across the life span, primarily providing individual and family therapy. Melissa’s expertise is working with depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, personality disorders,  family conflict, relationship issues, grief/loss, and adjustments/transitions in life. Melissa integrates a variety of therapeutic approaches into treatment, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Skills Systems, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Play therapy, Art Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral therapy. She uses a strengths based and client focused approach to meet a person where they are and build with the skills and talents they already have.

Melissa graduated with her bachelor’s degree from Indiana University-Bloomington and then received her Master of Social Work from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis .

Morgan Litchfield, LMHCA

Morgan Litchfield is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate who is currently working towards becoming a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She earned her B.S. in Pre-Art Therapy and her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy from University of Indianapolis. She is a Registered Art Therapist Provisional (ATR-P) working towards Registered Art Therapist (ATR). Morgan has experience providing individual and family therapy with children and families involved with the Department of Child Services. Morgan enjoys giving her clients the opportunity to utilize art in sessions as a tool for expression and processing. Her background has provided her with the tools in working with children and families who are navigating foster care, adoption, attachment, trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief.

Nicole Brummett, MA, LMHC

Niki is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of experience. She enjoys working with adults, adolescents, and couples. She has expertise with PTSD, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, OCD, phobias, grief/loss, body image/self-esteem, relationship/marital issues, military issues, and trauma. Niki has been trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, an evidence-based treatment addressing multiple types of trauma. Niki is also trained to use Gottman techniques in her work with couples and resolving marital issues. Niki utilizes a range of therapeutic techniques to meet her clients’ needs. She incorporates Cognitive-Behavioral, Solution-Focused, and Strength-Based approaches in her practice. Niki genuinely strives to help her clients achieve mental wellness as they deal with life stress.

Niki obtained her Bachelor of Psychology degree from the University of Illinois. She obtained her Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree from Valparaiso University. Niki has worked in community mental health centers, residential centers and home -based programs.

Rachel Weaver, LMHC

Rachel is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with previous experience working in outpatient and home-based/community settings prior to joining the outpatient team at LifeSolutions. Rachel graduated with her bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and then received her Master of Clinical Psychology from the University of Indianapolis. She enjoys working with adults of all ages, primarily providing individual therapy. Rachel’s expertise is in working with trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, relationship issues, grief/loss, and adjustments/transitions in life. Rachel integrates multiple evidence-based clinical approaches into her therapy depending on the needs of her clients, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR,) Trauma-Focused CBT, Skills Systems, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral therapy. She provides a compassionate and non-judgmental space in which clients can feel comfortable and empowered. Rachel believes that therapy can be a powerful experience and opportunity for clients to gain new tools to complement the skills and talents they already have in order to build the life they want for themselves.

Sara Bucksten, MA, LMFT

Sara earned a Master of Marriage and Family Therapy degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. She also has bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Sociology from Texas A&M University. Sara has previously worked in a residential center with teenagers and provided home-based therapy services for children and families involved with the Department of Child Services prior to currently working in a private practice setting. She has worked with individuals, couples, and families. Sara is Level 1 trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy; she utilizes both Gottman Method Couples Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy in work with couples. She also utilizes an integrative therapy approach, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Family Systems Theory. Sara’s clinical interests include individuals with anxiety or depression, couples who have experienced infidelity, and individuals or families experiencing phase of life changes. She can also provide faith-based counseling upon request.

Sarah Gramke, MA, LMHC

Sarah earned her Bachelor of Psychology and Gerontology degrees from Miami University of Ohio and her Master of Clinical Psychology degree from the University of Indianapolis. She has worked in a variety of mental health treatment settings, including a college counseling center, community mental health clinic, and hospital, prior to her employment with LifeSolutions. Sarah worked as a home-based therapist with DCS court ordered clients before joining the outpatient team here at LifeSolutions. Sarah is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and has specialized clinical training and experience in the areas of trauma processing, parent-child relational concerns, attachment/bonding issues, Child-Centered Play Therapy, and Theraplay. Her clinical interests include mood and anxiety disorders, adjustment concerns, attachment disorders, trauma/abuse/neglect, behavioral disorders, and ADHD. Sarah utilizes a combination of therapeutic interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Brief Solutions Therapy, Child-Centered Play Therapy, Theraplay, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy. Sarah strives to provide a therapeutic environment that is strength-based, safe, and supportive of all clients and families she meets.

Sarah Smith, LMHC

Sarah is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Master’s Degree in Counseling from the University of Indianapolis. Sarah has helped adults in intensive treatment settings and has provided ongoing therapy services for over 16 years. Sarah brings a light-hearted approach to effective, evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), to help clients understand, cope with, and overcome life’s challenges. Sarah specializes in treating adults with Complex Trauma and PTSD; Panic and Anxiety Disorders; Managing Relationships, Codependency, Communication Effectiveness; Depression; Mood Disorders; Grief and Loss; and recovering after serious illness or mild brain injury.

Sasha Reardon, MSW, LCSW

Sasha is a Licensed Social Worker with eight years of combined experience working with individuals of all ages. She began her social work career working with adults suffering from substance abuse and addiction in an outpatient setting in Evanston, Illinois. She also gained experience working with children and adolescents in an inpatient/outpatient hospital setting in Chicago, Illinois. More recently, Sasha has been working as a home-based therapist in the state of Indiana, where she has been providing therapeutic services to children and families over the last five years. Sasha utilizes a strength-based perspective in her treatment of individuals suffering from traumas in a wide variety of areas. She strives to provide a safe, calm, and empowering environment for individuals to thrive in and meet their full potential.

Sasha’s areas of clinical interest include the following: Anxiety, Addictions, Depression, Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence, Trauma, Infertility, Eating Disorders, Child-Welfare, ADHD, Anger Management, Grief and Loss, and Self-esteem.

Sasha earned her master’s degree with a concentration in Children and Families from Loyola University Chicago and earned her Bachelor of Psychology and Sociology degrees with a minor in Music from Indiana University-Bloomington. She is trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and is pursuing her clinical licensure in social work as well as her certification and licensure in Play Therapy.

Teresa Troxell, MSW, LCSW

Teresa is a graduate from the IU School of Social Work, where she first received her Bachelor of Social Work before earning her Master of Social Work with a focus in mental health and addiction. Teresa has gained experience providing individual and family therapy through her work with children, adults, and families that were involved with the Department of Child Services. Teresa also previously conducted individual and group therapy sessions with adults diagnosed with severe mental illnesses. Teresa is currently serving as a therapist and clinical supervisor at LifeSolutions Counseling.

Teresa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who offers individual and family therapy for adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Teresa utilizes a wide range of therapeutic models and approaches including Client-Centered, Strength-Based, Solution-Focused, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Teresa is also trained in EMDR and utilizes this to help clients heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, and many other issues that may be present in a client’s life. Teresa is client-focused and ensures clients’ needs and goals are established and prioritized in a safe and comfortable environment.