Blackbird’s Counseling Services

Located in Muncie and throughout Indiana via telehealth

Our services include therapy for the following:

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    Anxiety

  • Depression

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    Grief

  • Couples Counseling

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    Chronic Illness

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    Burnout

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    Relationship Issues

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    LGBTQIA Issues

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    Adult ADHD

What to Expect from Therapy at Blackbird

Benefits of Therapy

Working with a therapist provides support and strategies that differ from talking with friends or family. We offer an unbiased, professional perspective on difficult problems and guide you toward solutions. Benefits you may experience include:

  • Gaining deeper self-understanding and clarity about your values

  • Developing skills to improve your relationships

  • Finding resolution to the concerns that brought you to therapy

  • Learning effective ways to manage stress and anxiety

  • Processing emotions like anger, grief, and depression

  • Improving communication and listening abilities

  • Replacing unhelpful patterns with healthier alternatives

  • Discovering new approaches to family, relationship, or work challenges

  • Building genuine self-esteem and confidence

Getting the Most from Your Sessions

You'll see more meaningful results when you actively engage in the therapy process. This means being open, consistent, completing between-session practices, and allowing time for change. While our sessions last 50 minutes, implementing what you learn in your daily life accelerates progress. The ultimate goal is helping you develop skills that eventually make therapy unnecessary.

Common Questions About Therapy

“I’ve never talked to anyone. I’m used to handling things on my own. Aren’t people who go to therapy weak?”

That's a big ole NOPE! We often say the strongest people are those who walk through our doors seeking help. Everyone needs support sometimes. While you have strengths you've relied on before, certain challenges can make usual coping strategies feel inadequate. Together, we'll identify your strengths and develop effective approaches for your current situation.

“What’s the difference between talking to you or my best friend or a trusted family member?”

A trained therapist offers unbiased, evidence-based perspectives rather than potentially biased advice. We help you see situations from fresh angles, develop new skills, and create greater self-awareness—all in complete confidentiality. Plus, sharing difficult emotions with friends or family can sometimes strain those relationships, creating unwanted associations between your loved ones and painful topics.

“Why shouldn’t I just take medication?”

Medication can be effective, but rarely provides complete mental wellness on its own. Sometimes medication works best alongside therapy. Our work together helps you explore underlying issues, develop lasting coping strategies, and build on your strengths to meet your personal goals.

How long will it take?

Each person's journey is unique. The time needed depends on your specific circumstances, goals, commitment to the process, and the complexity of what brought you here. We'll regularly assess your progress and adjust our approach to support your growth effectively.

For answers to more common questions, visit our FAQ page. Or head to our insurance and fees page for more information related to the financial part of therapy.

How to Get Started

Step 1- Free 15 Minute Chat

It’s no secret that sometimes it takes some shopping around to find a therapist that fits. Do your research for therapists that you think might be a good fit for you.

Request an appointment online. Send us an email. Give us a call. We will get you scheduled for a free 15 minute chat. We find that briefly chatting helps cut down the therapist shopping burden. The therapist will give you a call at your scheduled date and time.

During the chat, we will talk about your needs and goals and how we think we can help you reach your highest potential.

We take your care seriously, and if we aren’t the right fit for you, we will point you in the direction of folks that could be more of a fit for you.

Step 2 - Client Portal & Paperwork

At the end of your 15-minute chat, your therapist will get you scheduled for your first appointment or give you referrals to someone who might be a better fit.

Your therapist will request your email address to get you set up with our encrypted, secure, and HIPAA compliant Client Portal. Our portal has secure messaging, appointment reminders, accessing therapy documents, and sharing information securely with us. You will find several documents that will welcome you to the practice and provide you with vital information and forms to sign that is typical of any doctor’s office. These documents must be completed 24 hours prior to your initial appointment. We will message you reminders, but if they are incomplete, your appointment will be canceled.

Step 3 - The First Appointment

Whew. You’ve made it. We find that the people that walk through our doors, or pop up in our telehealth screens, are some of the bravest there are.

We are so glad you are here.

Please make yourself at home in the waiting area. Brew a cup of tea. During our first appointment, we will get into more details about what is causing your suffering. We will start getting to know each other and set the stage for our process and the things that we will be tackling together. Now, let’s get you on the path to reaching your highest potential.

"It’s a scary thing trying to get help, but Dr. Sadler took a lot of that anxiety and fear out of the equation."

— Blackbird Client