Arielle Thibodeaux, MSW, LCSW
Arielle Thibodeaux, MSW, LCSW
About Indianapolis Counselor Arielle Thibodeaux
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Finding the therapist that gets you probably feels like another exhausting task. You’ve been anxious and angry for way too long. You thought you were doing "all the right things" and don't understand why you're still feeling this way. There are days you think you have it together but most of the time you know you don't. You put on a smile for everyone but you're really unhappy inside and feel completely disconnected. You're tired of feeling miserable, exhausted and confused. You're at a complete loss of what to do anymore. You know this isn't you. You're ready to make a change.
I'm Arielle Thibodeaux, MSW, LCSW, the owner of One Step Forward Counseling. I am a US Army Veteran. I have been working with the Veteran and First Responder community for over a decade and have been a therapist for 13 years. |
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My therapy philosophy & practice:
My mission is to reduce human suffering. I lean towards utilizing Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) in my treatment approach.
I use the same skills I teach clients and recognize I am also a work in progress. We are all equals in the therapy room and you can teach me as much as I teach you. I will also always be honest with you and challenge you. While clients appreciate my honest and non-judgmental approach, my personality type can also be quite direct. Profanity is ok with me and this is a come as you are, be who you are office.
I believe in looking at the whole person in treatment. I may discuss with clients about making changes in habits such as sleep, hydration, diet, stress and exercise. It is encouraged for clients get current bloodwork through their PCP, to help rule out underlying health concerns that could be exacerbating mental health. I very much believe in client self-determination and medical freedom so I leave pursing psychotropic medication up to the client. If seeking psychotropic medications, I will typically recommend GeneSight testing plus working with a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner. I sometimes will refer people for neuropsychological testing, to rule out other concerns. These changes, coupled with therapy, could result in the changes you're looking for, but are not guaranteed.
On the consulting side of my practice, I offer assessments for women who suspect neurodivergence.
My professional background:
My mission is to reduce human suffering. I lean towards utilizing Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) in my treatment approach.
I use the same skills I teach clients and recognize I am also a work in progress. We are all equals in the therapy room and you can teach me as much as I teach you. I will also always be honest with you and challenge you. While clients appreciate my honest and non-judgmental approach, my personality type can also be quite direct. Profanity is ok with me and this is a come as you are, be who you are office.
I believe in looking at the whole person in treatment. I may discuss with clients about making changes in habits such as sleep, hydration, diet, stress and exercise. It is encouraged for clients get current bloodwork through their PCP, to help rule out underlying health concerns that could be exacerbating mental health. I very much believe in client self-determination and medical freedom so I leave pursing psychotropic medication up to the client. If seeking psychotropic medications, I will typically recommend GeneSight testing plus working with a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner. I sometimes will refer people for neuropsychological testing, to rule out other concerns. These changes, coupled with therapy, could result in the changes you're looking for, but are not guaranteed.
On the consulting side of my practice, I offer assessments for women who suspect neurodivergence.
My professional background:
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I earned my Bachelors of Social Work at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2011 and my Masters of Social Work at University of Southern Indiana in 2012. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Indiana License Number: 34007071A and Texas License Number: 68646). I opened One Step Forward Counseling in 2018. I have been practicing for 13 years.
I am a US Army Veteran. I was deployed in support of Operations Spartan Shield and Inherent Resolve, as a Behavioral Health Officer. I spent time working with Soldiers in Kuwait, Iraq and Jordan. I am also married to an OEF combat Veteran and we are a blended family. In 2020 I completed certification requirements for Brainspotting but have switched my focus to Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). I also completed certification requirements for ART. Additional trainings include some of the following: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Imago Relationship |
Therapy Level 1, The Gottman Method Level 1 & 2 and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). I also completed the Integrative Mental Health Professional training. I also have a plethora of trainings, and lived experience, with neurodiversity. I subscribe to the Nacho Kids Method for blended family concerns.
I can be heard on Burnt Out Podcast (episode 14) and seen in Triathlete Magazine.
I offer case consultations to clinicians who are stuck on a Veteran or First Responder case, clinical supervision to students and associates and speaking. Visit my consulting tab to learn more.
I can be heard on Burnt Out Podcast (episode 14) and seen in Triathlete Magazine.
I offer case consultations to clinicians who are stuck on a Veteran or First Responder case, clinical supervision to students and associates and speaking. Visit my consulting tab to learn more.
One Step Forward Counseling, INC | 317-775-8797 | [email protected] | Crisis dial 988