Welcome to Into the Clearing Counseling

​Hello and welcome!  My name is James.  I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor, and Licensed Educator, based in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Upon graduating with my Master of Science degree in School Counseling, I began my counseling career as a school counselor.  I spent seven years working as a school counselor.  While I enjoyed working with students, I gradually came to understand that I also loved working with the adults who supported those students, and that, ultimately, I wanted to shift my professional focus towards supporting adults.  I also realized that, in general, I wanted to give more time and extended focus to the people with whom I work. 

 

In 2022, as a result of these emerging self-discoveries, I left my school counseling position at the end of my seventh and final school year, and I joined a collaborative practice as a therapist.  Later in 2022, I became a fully Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and continued working as a therapist, providing support to an ever-growing and highly diverse collection of clients, all while gaining valuable experience in regards to better understanding and treating a variety of mental health disorders and issues.

 

In 2024, I was still very much enjoying working in the collaborative practice; however, I was also becoming increasingly aware of my growing desire to branch out and start my own practice.  This desire continued to intensify, and finally, in the fall of 2024, I officially took my next professional step forward and founded my own practice, Into the Clearing Counseling.

 

Since beginning my own practice, I have continued to wholeheartedly strive towards providing therapy that is deeply meaningful and highly effective.  As a husband, father, therapist, and as a client actively engaged in my own therapy, I understand how powerful it can be to seek clarity within yourself—and how deeply that clarity can transform the relationships and experiences that shape your life. I bring not only professional training, but also personal insight and a deep respect for each person’s unique journey.  I believe that real, lasting change begins within the safety of a supportive therapeutic relationship.  That connection forms the foundation for growth, healing, and meaningful transformation.  

 

No matter where you are on your path, I will meet you there—with compassion, honesty, and a commitment to walking alongside you every step of the way.  If this letter and/or website resonates with you in any way, I encourage you to reach out, and ask how I might be able to provide further support.  Thank you for reading, and I hope to hear from you!

 

—James