Megan Wales Simpson

Welcome! I’d like to start working with you as you start this process. I’m sure that you’d like to hear more about me….

I graduated from Indiana University Bloomington in 2011 with my Master’s in Counseling. I moved to Chicago, where I practiced for 9 years. I worked in community mental health and private practice. I moved to Indianapolis in 2020 and started my practice here. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship issues. My specialty is working with women navigating attempting to get pregnant, pregnant, and postpartum. I have specialized training in perinatal mental health.

My journey in this field is driven by a deep understanding of the unique emotional and psychological challenges accompanying these experiences.

Infertility can be an incredibly isolating and distressing experience, and it often brings up a range of emotions from grief and frustration to anxiety and despair. I work with individuals and couples to navigate these complex feelings, helping them to find coping strategies, strengthen their resilience, and explore their options in a supportive environment.

Similarly, perinatal mood disorders, including postpartum depression and anxiety, can significantly impact a new parent’s well-being and their ability to bond with their baby. My approach is rooted in compassion and evidence-based practices, offering a safe space to address these challenges, understand the underlying issues, and work toward recovery.

Together, we’ll explore your unique experiences and develop personalized strategies to support your mental health. My goal is to provide empathetic guidance and practical tools that empower you to manage stress, enhance emotional well-being, and find hope during these transformative periods of your life.

I also enjoy working with people dating and/or having trouble in relationships.

I believe in the importance of collaboration and look forward to working closely with those I meet. I also think it is very important for you to understand your strengths and work with them instead of against them. I think we often underestimate our abilities. I come from a place of understanding and empathy in appointments, but I also enjoy challenging you.

Lastly, I like to incorporate skills building, such as mindfulness, to support change, so you may be doing some activities outside of our appointments. I like to discover what you need in the therapeutic relationship and work to give that to you during each session.

License Information

• License Type: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
• License Number: 39003788A
• License State: Indiana
• Licensing Authority: Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board

• License Type: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
• License Number: 180009579
• License State: Illinois
• Licensing Authority: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

Rates

• Per Session: $140
• Couples Session: $143

Megan Wales Simpson Specializes in

• Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
• Attachment-based
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
• Compassion Focused
• Culturally Sensitive
• Emotionally Focused
• Family Systems
• Integrative
• Interpersonal
• Person-Centered
• Strength-Based

Issues treated

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Postpartum Depression
• Postpartum Psychosis

Experienced in Supporting These Groups & Communities

• LGBTQ+
• Single Parent

Ages

• Adults

What Insurance Plans are Accepted?

• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Cash/Private Pay Accepted

Education and Experience

• Miami University: BA in Psychology – 2009
• Indiana University: MS in Counseling and Counselor Education – 2011

Office Hours

Monday through Thursday 9am-8pm, Friday 9am-4pm

Languages

• English