Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapy in Muncie, Indiana
At Blackbird Psychological Services, we specialize in helping individuals who have reached their emotional breaking point. Our team of doctoral-level psychologists combines evidence-based approaches with compassionate care to address anxiety, depression, grief, chronic illness, and relationship challenges. With over two decades of combined experience, we provide personalized therapy that treats the whole person, not just symptoms. Our practice is built on core values of inclusivity, empowerment, and cultural responsiveness, creating safe spaces for diverse identities including LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals.We offer both in-person sessions in Muncie, Indiana, and secure telehealth services statewide. Our collaborative approach ensures clients develop practical tools for managing stress, improving relationships, and regaining control of their lives. Through proven techniques tailored to each client's unique needs, we help transform overwhelming emotions into manageable experiences. Our therapists bring specialized expertise in areas ranging from healthcare worker stress to therapy for therapists, ensuring comprehensive care that addresses both immediate concerns and long-term growth.
Services
Anxiety Therapy
Depression Counseling
Grief Support
Couples Counseling
Chronic Illness Management
LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy
Adult ADHD Support
Burnout Recovery
Relationship Issues
Telehealth Therapy
Highlights and features
- Our team consists of doctoral-level psychologists with specialized expertise in anxiety and chronic illness
- We offer evidence-based therapy tailored to individual needs and cultural backgrounds
- Our inclusive practice welcomes LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals
- We combine cognitive-behavioral techniques with humanistic insights for comprehensive care
- We provide both in-person and secure telehealth sessions statewide
What people say
Reclaim resilience
Personalized care
Compassionate therapists
Significant improvements
Safe space
Services
Anxiety Therapy
Our anxiety therapy combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness-based approaches to help clients manage overwhelming emotions. We address both immediate symptoms and underlying causes through personalized treatment plans. Clients learn practical tools for reducing anxiety's impact on daily life while developing long-term coping strategies.
Depression Counseling
Specialized depression counseling focuses on restoring emotional balance through evidence-based interventions. We help clients reconnect with personal values and rediscover motivation through tailored therapeutic approaches. Treatment emphasizes building resilience and creating sustainable positive changes in thought patterns and behaviors.
Grief Support
Our grief support services help clients navigate complex emotions following significant losses. We provide a safe space to process emotions while developing healthy coping mechanisms. The therapy addresses both traditional bereavement and non-death-related grief experiences through compassionate, individualized care.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling focuses on improving communication patterns and strengthening emotional connections. We help partners develop conflict resolution skills while fostering mutual understanding. The approach addresses specific relationship challenges while building long-term relational resilience through collaborative therapeutic processes.
Chronic Illness Management
Specialized chronic illness management addresses the psychological aspects of medical conditions. We help clients develop coping strategies for managing symptoms and treatment stressors. The therapy focuses on improving quality of life through mind-body approaches and collaboration with medical care teams.
People
Erin Sadler
Executive Director
Dr. Sadler combines psychological expertise with creative insight, specializing in therapy for therapists and chronic illness management. She coordinates Psychosocial Oncology Services at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital Cancer Center.
Lauren Cunningham
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Cunningham brings military experience as a former Air Force psychologist and expertise in psychological evaluations for the Department of Defense and Veterans. She practices from an interpersonal perspective that informs her work.
Jodi Nixon
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Nixon specializes in the emotional impact of medical conditions and grief, with extensive collaboration experience across multiple medical specialties including oncology and cardiology.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide individual and couples counseling for anxiety, depression, grief, chronic illness, relationship issues, and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy using evidence-based approaches.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept Anthem/BCBS, Medicare, and Lyra Health insurance plans for therapy sessions.
Are telehealth sessions available?
We offer secure telehealth therapy sessions for clients located anywhere in Indiana.
What are your session rates?
Initial sessions are $225, follow-up individual sessions $175, and couples sessions $200 for private pay clients.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Complete our online form to request a free 15-minute consultation with your preferred therapist.
Is your office accessible?
Due to historic building limitations, our physical office isn't wheelchair accessible, but we offer alternative arrangements.
