Future Trainees- Starting August 2026

Ben has decided to stay with us for another year! Ben is a Clinical Psychology doctoral student at the University of Indianapolis. He has experience working with individuals at the inpatient and outpatient level who have struggled with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use. He takes a client-centered, strengths-based approach, to both therapy and testing services for his community, and draws from cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and humanistic theories. He aims to provide an inclusive environment where each client may gain insight into themselves, strengthen their inner resources, and achieve their own personal goals. 

In his free time, Ben likes to play the electric guitar, try new food around town, watch documentaries, spend time outside, and watch funny videos of wiener dogs.

Emily Fippen is currently a 3rd year student in the Psy.D. program at the University of Indianapolis. As a mental health clinician, Emily centers her work on genuine human connection, empathy, respect, and cultural humility. She strives to meet clients where they are and support their growth in ways that honor their unique experiences. Her goal is to foster meaningful progress, wellbeing, and the opportunity for each individual to thrive.

Emily's personal therapeutic style is eclectic, integrating collaborative and person-centered approaches with cognitive-behavioral and evidence-based interventions tailored towards each client and their individual needs. 

Her clinical interests include working with children and adolescents, as well as mood disorders and identity issues. However, She has experience working clinically with children, adolescents, and adults with a wide variety of presenting problems, including mood disorders, conduct problems, family and interpersonal issues, identity issues, trauma, and more. 

Outside of the clinic, Emily loves being active and getting outside, hanging out with her animals, and gardening. She also loves anything horror/spooky! 

Hannah Carrie is currently a 1st year clinical psychology doctoral student at the University of Indianapolis. She has experience working with adults with depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders, as well as individuals involved in forensic settings. 

She recognizes the significant role trauma can play in mental health and is committed to addressing its impact throughout treatment to provide the most accurate and effective care. Hannah has particular clinical interests in substance use disorders and depression. Her primary treatment approach is grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Hannah also has a strong interest in psychological assessment, which she aims to use to enhance diagnostic clarity and inform individualized treatment planning.

Hannah takes a collaborative, client-centered, and warm approach to therapy, with the goal of creating an environment where clients feel safe, seen, and heard. She tailors therapy to each client's individualized needs and greatly emphasize the importance of the working relationship to help them achieve their goals.

In her free time, Hannah enjoys golfing and playing video games, even though she says she is not good at either of them. 

 Kate is a fourth-year doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at the University of Indianapolis who provides both psychological assessment and therapy services. 

She approaches her work with warmth, curiosity, and a strong belief that every individual is more than a diagnosis or set of symptoms. Kate has had the pleasure of working with adults and adolescents presenting with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, personality disorders, grief, health-related challenges, relationship issues, sexual health and intimacy concerns, and LGBTQ+ affirming care. 

In assessment, Kate enjoys helping individuals gain a deeper understanding of themselves through a thoughtful, collaborative process. In therapy, she takes a warm, evidence-based approach tailored to each client’s unique needs, drawing from acceptance-based, cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and strengths-focused interventions. Across both therapy and assessment, her goal is to create an environment where individuals feel heard, respected, and empowered as they work toward their goals. 

 Outside of the office, Kate enjoys hiking, kayaking, and exploring the outdoors. She also loves unwinding on a local cafe patio with a good book or good company.