"There are many who give advice, but few who offer guidance."
Erin Coram, LMFT (she/her)
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Erin Coram, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist and owner of Voyage Counseling with extensive training in play therapy, couples therapy, adolescent centered therapy and family therapy. Erin has been in practice for over 20 years and has worked in a variety of settings such as community-based therapy, community mental health, residential treatment centers, and private practice. Erin is a trauma informed therapist and practices Brainspotting. Erin also maintains certifications as a functional family therapist, a trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapist and has completed Level 2 Gottman Couples Therapy Training. Erin also works with an adoption agency supervising home studies. She is the owner of two additional companies, Indiana Family Therapy Center, Inc. and Embrace for Impact, LLC where she provides coaching, consulting, community groups, speaking engagements and retreats for helpers and healers who have experienced trauma.
Erin is passionate about working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, women’s issues, life transitions, betrayal trauma, intimate partner violence, ADHD/ neurodivergence, business owners, entrepreneurs and leaders, perfectionists, overachievers, couples, family conflict and people living with or caring for a child or family member with chronic health conditions, especially “invisible illness”.
In her own words:
“From a young age, I knew that helping people cope with and heal from the chaos of life would somehow be intertwined in my profession. I started out in an education program, hoping to become a teacher, but always ended up talking with one or two kids in the classroom about their worries and fears. I knew at that point a major shift was in order and thus began my counseling career.
I tend to look at the big picture and see families as interconnected. Therefore, I understand that each member of the family unit is impacted by illness (physical or mental), stress and/or chaos in any one member of the family. Working from a conceptualization of family systems does not mean that I only work with families, but rather this is the lens through which I view the things you are dealing with. I work with individuals and couples on how to feel alive again, connect with one another and stand back up after being knocked to the ground. As a Type 1 diabetic myself, I understand how frustrating, confusing and exhausting it is living with illness every day. I love working with families that are dealing with illness in the family, as they navigate through all those emotions and figure out their new “normal”, how to support each other without losing themselves and how to push through even when they don’t want to.
I am passionate about what I do. Helping people is a part of who I am. I am not your typical therapist, however. I am a neurodivergent therapist, imperfect parent of two boys, a survivor of intimate partner violence, LGBTQIAA, a wife and a proud entrepreneur and business owner. You will often find me in ripped jeans and flip flops, curled up in my chair with my coffee. I will treat you as I would anyone else in my life I care about. I will call you out when you need called out and I will push you when you need to be pushed. I will also stand beside you and walk with you through the muck of life and help you make some sense of it all. I will not, however, show up in my suit and sit on my throne and pretend to know everything. I have been on your side of the room (client’s chair), I have been desperate for answers, I have been paralyzed by fear and I have been in so much pain I wasn’t sure which way to turn. I will sit right there with you through it and together, we will find some hope. If you can’t find it, I will lend you my hope for your healing until you discover your own. Often, the pain and conflict will lessen and I will be honored that you allowed me to be a part of it.”
Contact: erin@voyagecounseling.com
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Jessica Neely, LCSW (she/ her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Jessica earned her Bachelor’s of Social Work Degree from Indiana University (IU) in 2001. She went on to obtain her Master’s of Social Work Degree from IU in 2005, with concentrations in school-based social work and youth and their families. Jessica began her career at the Indianapolis Juvenile Correctional Facility (IJCF) in 2001. In 2005, she moved into community mental health services working for Cummins Behavioral Health. She worked as part of the school-based program from 2007 until the summer of 2010. This included helping to begin the relationship between Cummins and Brownsburg secondary schools from 2009-2010. She has experience working with depression/anxiety, behavioral concerns, school problems, family and peer relationships, stress/anger management, and self-harm behaviors and/or suicidal ideation. Jessica is a trauma informed therapist that uses Brainspotting to assist clients in working through their trauma experiences and memories. Brainspotting is an evidence-supported trauma treatment modality that is utilizes eye positioning to process trauma. One of the benefits of Brainspotting is that one does not need to relive the trauma in order to heal and can brainspot nonverbally. For people that have trouble verbalizing their trauma, or find it too emotionally activating to do so, Brainspotting will allow healing without talking (clients can also verbally process during Brainspotting if they choose to). This can be especially helpful to children who may not have the language to articulate their trauma memories.
Her primary treatment modalities are Brainspotting (BSP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution/Strength-Focused Therapy. Jessica also uses play as a therapy approach. Jessica has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Indiana since 2007.
In her own words:
“Now that the technical stuff is out of the way, here’s a little bit about me. I am a born Hoosier and have lived on the west side of Indy my entire life. Proud graduate of Ben Davis in 1996. My husband and I live with our two kids (Chelsea and Nate), dog(s), and guinea pigs. We’re hoping to add to the zoo in the future. I love spending time with my family playing games, watching movies, taking walks, etc. Other than that, you can find us at baseball practice/games or band events. You will often find me reading or working on cross-stitch to pass the time, as well. Don’t be surprised if you hear me singing. I grew up in the choir at my church and joined as soon as I was old enough. Music is a big part of my family and always has been. Fun fact: I had the pleasure of working in Disney World for six months!!!
If you decide to come visit, please don’t expect to see me all dressed up and ready for the professional world. I’m a firm believer in being comfortable at work. Don’t worry, no PJ’s, I promise. I tend to be pretty laid back and very open-minded; ready to listen and do everything I can to support the amazing kiddos that I get to meet and their families. Thank you, in advance, for allowing me the pleasure of helping you through whatever your child and/or you need.”
Contact: Jessica@voyagecounseling.com
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Shannon Walsh, LMHC-A, NCC, CCTP (she/they)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate; National Certified Counselor; Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Shannon Walsh earned her Master’s of Clinical Mental Health Degree from IWU in 2023, with concentrations in trauma and grief. Shannon went on to obtain a Graduate certificate in Clinical Addictions Sciences from IWU as well. Shannon began her career at The Willow Center where she facilitated IOP, Seeking Safety, and DBT Skills groups. She has experience working with depression/anxiety, self-harm behaviors, suicidal ideation, substance use, disordered eating, and neurodivergence. Shannon is a trauma informed therapist and uses eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) to assist clients in processing traumatic experiences, memories or events. EMDR is an evidence-based trauma treatment modality. Multiple studies show that by using EMDR therapy people can experience the benefits of psychotherapy that once took years to make a difference in a much shorter amount of time. Shannon has been a licensed mental health counselor associate in Indiana since 2023 and is working toward her LMHC in Indiana.
Her primary modalities include Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, and Solutions-focused therapy.
In her own words:
“This ‘work’ is my passion. I came into this work later in my life, as I spent a large portion of my life dedicated to caring for my children, engaging in advocacy and volunteer work. I am a lifelong Hoosier, though while my partner was in the Army, we lived in a few other states. Ultimately, when he retired from the Army, we knew it was time to go ‘back home again in Indiana.” However, we opted to not move back to the tiny rural town we grew up in and opted for Hendricks County! The juxtaposition of corn fields, highspeed internet, and Starbucks drew us in, and the wonderful people were definitely the icing on the cake.
We have lived here with our four children since 2015. We are both active volunteers within the county. I am currently one of the Board members for Hendricks County Pride and can be found jumping into volunteer throughout the state. In my free time, I enjoy working out, cooking, all forms of art, video games, music, and learning. I am also a tireless advocate for the LGBTQIA+ and disability communities. I believe in meeting people exactly where they are, which also means ensuring they are comfortable. As such, I typically can be found wearing an advocacy tee, jeans, and my Rainbow Vans in the office. You will also find plenty of fidgets, cozy blankets, and possibly a good joke or two. I am a very laid back and open-minded therapist who is passionate about ensuring clients feel safe and comfortable knowing there is never judgment in my office. Taking the first step to ask for help is BRAVE. I’m proud of you for that. Thank you for working to take care of YOU.”
Contact: shannon@voyagecounseling.com
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Jason Ley, LSW (he/him)
Licensed Social Worker
Jason earned his bachelor’s from IUPUI in 2013, and his Master of Social Work from the University of Indianapolis. He is a licensed social worker in the state of Indiana and is currently working towards his clinical license (LCSW) in Indiana. Jason is laid back, nurturing and intuitive and creates a calming presence for his clients. Jason is passionate about working with couples. He is Gottman trained and works from a solution focused and strengths-based relationship lens. Jason also enjoys working with teens, adults in life transitions, parent- child relational issues, and families/individuals that are caregivers to people with mental or physical illness or disabilities. Jason uses approaches such as CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), DBT (dialectical behavior therapy) and solution focused therapy. Jason also works with families to increase their nurturing/ attachment bond with one another to increase overall positive interactions.
In his own words:
“It is my passion to work with individuals and families one on one to share the tools and resources clinical therapy provides. I am confident that empowering the client is the best way to build resilience, which allows growth into self-determination and personal leadership. Working in therapeutic sessions as a client and therapist, supported by an expert multidisciplinary supervision team, we together will be able to work to meet your goals and build the life you desire.
In my personal life, I am the legal guardian and shared caretaker for my younger brother who suffers from severe mental illness. My brother is a year younger than me and growing up we were inseparable. Experiencing the progression of severe schizophrenia gave me a unique perspective of the disease and how it affects the person. As a loved one and caretaker of my brother, I grew to understand the immense difficulties and challenges of the support role.
I am happily married to my wife who is a Respiratory Therapist. We enjoy outdoor activities, gardening, and cooking. We have a 10-year-old cat named Kitten. I am a huge Pacers fan.
Thank you for reading my story and I hope I get the opportunity to support you through your journey. I believe I bring the unique perspective of lived experience to my ability to walk beside you through your voyage. Strengthening the bonds we share with our family members, and access to licensed community resources is an important first step to provide foundational support for someone who is suffering. I will be honored if you allow me the opportunity to be a part of your support group. Together, we will face any challenge life brings.”
Contact: Jason@voyagecounseling.com
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Erica Stephens, Special Education Advocate (she/her)
Erica is a Special Needs’ Advocate who is passionate about working with families to ensure their children have a pathway for success at school. Erica earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Ball State University in Elementary and Special Education. She earned her Master’s Degree from Purdue University in Building Level Administration. She also attended Indiana University to complete a licensure program to earn her Director of Exceptional (special) Needs licensure. With 22 years of educational experience, Erica has an impressive resume and holds active Indiana Department of Education licensures in the areas of Elementary Education, Special Education, MIMD, Building Level Administrator, and Director of Exceptional Needs. From 1999-2008 she was a first and third grade general education and inclusion teacher at Avon Community School Corporation. In 2008 she became the Assistant Principal at Pittsboro Elementary. While fulfilling her duties as an assistant principal, she worked to open their new primary school. From 2010 – 2013, Erica opened and was the principal at Pittsboro Primary School. In the fall of 2013, Erica became the Case Conference Coordinator at Hoosier Academy and Insight School of Indiana. She served as the Public Agency Representative for all special education conferences. She also worked with the school psychologist and Related Services Coordinator to coordinate services for the school’s special needs population. In addition, Erica also provided assistance to the 504 Coordinator with yearly 504 plans and services. Erica also worked with Vocational Rehabilitation to bring the Pre-Ets (Pre-employment Transition Services) program into the school by creating and coordinating the referral process. Erica is also a certified Non-Violent Crisis Intervention trainer. Erica has extensive training in special education laws and services, IEP (Individual Education Plan) development and implementation, data collection and interpretation, reading and interpreting assessment results, Crisis Intervention, FBA Assessments, Behavior Improvement Plans, 504 rights and services, sensory integration/diets, and behavioral intervention needs. With having worked in every capacity as a school employee, fighting for a child’s educational rights to access and make progress in the curriculum is her specialty!
In her own words:
“As an educator and principal I always had a passion for all students but had a real passion for working with students who had learning or behavioral needs/challenges. It was so rewarding for me to help students reach their full potential. I would spend weekends trying to find new and creative ways for my students to learn the required skills and information to have success in the classroom. I included everyone and was so proud of my class. Eventually, I knew if I wanted to make more of a difference, I would have to go into administration.
My understanding of and advocacy for students with special needs grew exponentially when I became a mother. My husband and I have 5 children, two through adoption and three biological. One of our adopted and one of our biological sons has Autism. Even with my extensive background knowledge, accessing services for my boys was hard. Advocating for their rights at school was even harder. Luckily my knowledge of the law and experience as a coordinator, gave me a level playing field with school officials. I have not met with a lot of resistance because of what I do for a living, but the same cannot be said of other parents who just want the services their children are entitled to in order to get their education.
It is my belief that every parent is their child’s best advocate. No one knows your child better than you; however, when you are unable to get the school to recognize the needs of your child, an advocate can be the bridge that connects your child’s needs, your wishes for support at school, and the school’s willingness and ability to provide those services. Often, just having an advocate that knows the law well and can utilize that knowledge to communicate the needs of, and legal rights to services, can lead to desired outcomes for parents and students. It is my greatest hope to be a light that guides the way for families that must travel this road.”
Contact: yourvoiceadvocacy@voyagecounseling.com
Braeden Craig (he/him)
Communications Coordinator
A current undergraduate student at Indiana University Bloomington, Braeden is passionately studying nonprofit management and youth development. Braeden has a past of working with scheduling, event planning, social media marketing, and more as he worked often within the Civic Leaders Center (CLC) at IU and Bring Change 2 Mind at Plainfield High School doing initiatives along those lines. He now works at the CLC as a First-Year Mentor for incoming freshmen, where along with helping freshmen navigate and excel their first years at IU, he also continues to work on marketing and recruitment tactics for the CLC.
In his own words:
“I have always had a passion for family dynamics and youth advocacy. I am a firm believer that the youth are our future, and far too often they are shunned away and ignored by the masses. Since I was a child, I have recognized the incredible role parents play in children reaching their full potential. I want to one day work for a youth advocacy nonprofit that does not only help children and teens follow their dreams, but gives parents the resources to help make that happen.
Furthermore, I have a great passion for marketing and outreach. Any company, small business, or nonprofit is only as successful as the marketing tactics allow them to be. I believe through various tactics of social media outreach and community engagement Voyage Counseling along with any organization can more successfully do the mission it intends to do. My goal is to help as many people as possible learn and understand the mission of Voyage Counseling and understand that it is a safe space for them to be.”
Contact: braeden@voyagecounseling.com
Alicia Waithe-Cunningham (she/her), Executive Assistant to Erin Coram
In her words:
“I have worked closely with Erin for 9 years, 4 years in person in Bloomington, Indiana and 5 years remotely, part-time. I am an executive assistant to Erin handling tasks such as scheduling, credentialing, and responding to phone messages. I am also an executive coordinator for Erin’s other companies: Indiana Family Therapy Center, Inc. and Embrace for Impact LLC. I arrange any speaking events, consulting events or contract adjustments on Erin’s behalf.
I work full time in a financial planning firm. However, mental health is and will always be near and dear to me. I’m grateful I’ve been able to continue to work in this field. It is fulfilling, and seeing clients overcome their circumstances has been a driving factor in all aspects of my life. It has been a joy to watch Erin grow from a sole practitioner therapist to a group practice owner and now a speaker, consultant, coach, supervisor and therapist.
I am originally from Southern Illinois. I briefly lived in Bloomington where I met Erin and began working with her. My husband was relocated to Colorado Springs with the Air Force when I began working virtually with Erin in 2017. My husband retired from the Air Force in 2021. We currently reside in Colorado Springs with our 2 children, Christian and Cameron. I love traveling and exploring new places and am an avid collector of shoes. I am grateful to be a part of magnifying the impact of Voyage, IFTC and Embrace for Impact.”
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