Providers

Dr. Lesher (Tj) is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the owner of Enlightened Mental Health. She earned her doctorate in clinical psychology, with a concentration in adult psychopathology and psychotherapy, from the University of Indianapolis. Please note that Tj currently has very limited capacity for new therapy clients, and her waitlist is approximately two years. 

 Tj specializes in a wide range of psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. Her expertise includes comprehensive evaluations of intellectual, emotional, behavioral, and personality functioning, as well as diagnostic clarification for conditions such as intellectual disabilities, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, ADHD, trauma-related disorders, personality disorders, and behavioral disorders. She also conducts psychoeducational evaluations to assess learning disabilities, academic strengths and weaknesses, and to provide educational recommendations. Her practice includes medical evaluations, such as pain pump and spinal cord stimulator assessments, to determine psychological readiness for procedures and identify factors that may impact surgical outcomes. Additional areas of specialization include psychological clearance evaluations (such as military fitness and deployment readiness), forensic assessments (including child hearsay and parenting evaluations), and substance use evaluations to determine the presence of substance use disorders and appropriate treatment recommendations. 

In her therapy work, Tj has extensive experience with adults struggling with addiction, as well as those presenting with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and personality disorders. She utilizes an integrative approach, drawing from client-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral therapy, with the goal of creating a safe and supportive environment for meaningful change. 

Tj is committed to training the next generation of psychologists and provides supervision to pre-licensed clinicians in both therapy and psychological assessment.

In her free time, Tj enjoys spending time with family and friends, riding motorcycles, traveling, attending sporting events, and watching TV.

Kyle is a licensed therapist who is providing therapy, full time, with Enlightened Mental Health. She has both in person and tele-health options. 

Kyle earned a degree in Sociology and a Master’s in Applied Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. For over three years, she put her training to use helping government and nonprofit organizations accelerate their impact across Indiana communities. The work was satisfying, but not as satisfying as the experience she had counseling individuals with addiction issues. She decided to make a change and enrolled in IU’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program at the IUPUI campus. 

Most of Kyle’s postgraduate training involved providing evidenced-based and trauma-informed therapy to clients of the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS). This experience confirmed working directly with individuals and families as a mental health therapist and advocate is her true calling. Kyle is now a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). She has supported individuals across the lifespan as they learn to better manage anxiety/stress, depression, behavioral issues, substance use/abuse, trauma, personality disorders and other mental health conditions. She believes improving quality of life starts with allowing space for new ways of thinking and learning to communicate effectively. 

Kyle was born in Connecticut, grew up in North Carolina, lived in Colorado, and now lives in Indiana. She loves trying new foods, reading, binging TV shows, music, art/craft fairs, and exploring different cultures. With funds earned working in the restaurant industry while attending school, she’s traveled around Peru, Central Europe, Croatia, the British Virgin Islands, and Central Mexico. She hopes to speak Spanish fluently one day soon!

Laura is a licensed therapist who is providing therapy with Enlightened Mental Health. She is only offering tele-health sessions. Laura offers evening appointments. Her hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 5 pm to 8 pm. 

Laura was raised in Brownsburg, Indiana and graduated from Brownsburg High School in 2001. Laura is close with her family and friends, and is a very proud aunt. She has two small dogs and loves being a dog mom. Laura loves music with her favorite band being Matchbox 20, and will listen to all genres of music from country to rock ‘n roll to pop. If you were to ask her family and friends how they would describe Laura, they would say “loyal, honest, smart, and goofy.”

Laura attended Ball State University and graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Sociology, Women’s Studies, and Family and Consumer Sciences. After graduation, Laura began working in the Social Work field as a case manager at a treatment facility and a group home. During this time Laura went back to school at Capella University and graduated in 2012 with a Master’s degree in Human Services. Laura continued in her career and worked with children and families as well as provided supportive clinical supervision to staff members to help build their skills when working with high risk families. In 2021, she graduated from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis with a Master’s of Social Work degree and obtained her Social Work Licensure in 2022.

Using many different evidence based approaches, Laura is certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and ASAM. Laura has experience in childhood trauma, anxiety and depression, severe mental illness, addiction and recovery, and veterans. In true social work fashion, she enjoys helping her clients connect to community resources.

In her spare time, Laura enjoys spending time with family and friends, hanging out with her dogs, watching TV, singing karaoke, and laughing to the Impractical Jokers.

Danielle is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor offering individual outpatient therapy to teens (ages 15+) and adults, primarily in her office at Enlightened Mental Health.

Danielle has experience working with an array of presenting issues, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, major life transitions, and codependency. She takes a whole person approach to therapy, understanding that every aspect of one’s life can impact thoughts, feelings, and experiences. She respects the amount of trust and safety that it takes for a person to be emotionally vulnerable in the therapeutic space.

Danielle’s primary modalities include Psychodynamic and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Both of these modalities focus on connecting the past and the present, as we work to discover recurring patterns in one’s life, often influenced by early life experiences and intergenerational cycles.

Danielle earned her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Indiana Wesleyan University, and has clinically served communities in the greater Indianapolis and Lafayette areas. She enjoys aspects of both city and country, growing up in rural Pennsylvania and earning a Bachelor’s Degree from The Pennsylvania State University. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, exploring new places, laughing at comedy, creating and viewing art, and appreciating the small joys of life.  

Kristina is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor offering therapy services for clients aged 13 and older, virtually or in person. She graduated with her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Ball State in 2017. She had worked in a community mental health facility for around six years prior to joining Enlightened Mental Health in 2024.

She has experience treating a variety of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, stress related to intersecting identities, etc. Kristina is passionate about helping minority individuals navigate through additional barriers experienced societally, and prior to her role as therapist she helped facilitate SafeZone and TransSafeZone trainings to provide tools on being an LGBTQ ally.

Kristina approaches therapy through a positive psychology lens. She sees clients as resilient individuals capable of profound growth, and thrives on helping them discover and expand their inner strengths. She recognizes people as individuals with different needs, and therefore considers herself a 'hodgepodge' therapist where she pulls from various modalities to find what approach fits best for the client in front of her.

Outside of being a therapist, Kristina finds joy in the creative aspects of life. She is often found singing, playing piano, reading fantasy, sketching, or creative writing. 

Lisa is a licensed clinical social worker who is providing therapy, full time, with Enlightened Mental Health. She has both in person and tele-health options.

Lisa has a background working in social work as a hospice social worker, hospital social worker, and a clinical mental health therapist. Lisa earned her Bachelor of Social Work Degree in 2018 at Florida Gulf Coast University. Lisa then continued on to earn her Master of Social Work Degree at the University of South Florida in 2019. Lisa moved to Indiana immediately after graduation to start her social work career working in the medical field. Lisa opted to change her career path from hospital discharge planning to working as a mental health therapist in 2022. 

Lisa has a passion for working with individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health struggles including grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and personality disorders. Lisa believes that all people have the innate ability to heal, and that successful therapy cannot take a “one size fits all” approach. Lisa’s post-graduate training has been in practicing evidenced-based therapy models of CBT, DBT, IFS, and Somatic Experiencing Therapy. Lisa’s aim is to empower her clients to connect with their innate ability to heal themselves through self-love and compassion in order to make lasting change. 

In her free time, Lisa enjoys spending time with her family and beloved pets, crafting with her Cricut, or spending time outside if it is warm enough (she grew up in Florida after all!). 

Dr. Neese (Angela) is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Illinois who works as a telehealth provider with Enlightened Mental Health (serving patients from Illinois). She graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Ph.D. in clinical psychology with a focus on family violence and sexual assault as well as a focus on child and adolescent psychopathology. In her post-doctoral work, Angela went on to specialize in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD in both adults and children/adolescents. She also specializes in female neurodivergence. In addition to trauma-related disorders and ADHD, she also works with individuals dealing with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, and behavioral disorders.  

The backbone to Angela’s therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, but she integrates a number of evidenced based approaches into her practice to suit the needs of each individual client. Angela knows the therapeutic relationship is the best tool we have and strives to make therapy a safe and comfortable environment for growth and healing.  

Angela enjoys teaching and supervising clinicians in training and often teaches undergraduate or graduate courses as well as seminars for psychology or counseling interns.  

In her free time, Angela spends as much time in nature as possible and enjoys spending time with her family and dogs.  

Johnny has decided to stay at EMH after he graduates! Johnny has been with us for almost one year completing his internship and working towards becoming an LMHCA.

 Johnny is a counseling master’s student at the College of William & Mary and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Maryland. Through previous roles, he has supported individuals in accessing resources, connecting them with mental health services, and working toward personal goals. 

 He has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, and enjoys supporting clients navigating a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, eating behaviors, substance use, trauma, family issues, identity exploration, and behavioral challenges. He draws from approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, trauma-focused, and expressive modalities such as art and play, adapting his approach to each individual. 

He takes a holistic, strengths-based, collaborative approach to therapy, grounded in the belief that clients already carry insight, resilience, and the capacity for growth. He strives to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to move forward in ways that feel authentic to them.

Outside of therapy, Johnny enjoys caring for his plants, cooking, traveling, going on walks, spending time with his loved ones (including cats), and drinking lots of coffee.