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Finding Help for Depression in Indiana

Find mental health providers in Indiana who can help with depression. Depression is more than a low mood. It is a persistent loss of interest, energy, or hope that lasts most of the day for at least two weeks and affects how you sleep, eat, work, and relate to others. It responds well to treatment, and reaching out is the first step.

Depression is treatable, and most people improve with psychotherapy (such as CBT), antidepressant medication, or both. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 in the US now. Otherwise, browse licensed providers who treat depression on HometownMind or get matched for free.

Information current as of June 2026. General education, not medical advice.

Depression providers in Indiana

Mental health providers are licensed by state, so your care needs to come from someone licensed in Indiana. These providers practice there and treat a range of conditions, including depression. Not sure who fits best? Get matched free for a personalized recommendation, or choose a different state.

Jessica Green, NP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Indianapolis, IN
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Michael Kukulka, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner
Bloomington, IN
Family

James Baker, PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Indianapolis, IN
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Stephanie Carson, PMHNP-C

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Evansville, IN
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Emily Kellner, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Evansville, IN
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Amy Springston, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Evansville, IN
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Cynthia Ohonba, NP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Indianapolis, IN
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Danielle Perkins Manning, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Indianapolis, IN
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Jessica Schmitt, NP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Evansville, IN
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Josie Weber, PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Indianapolis, IN
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Dominyse Davis, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner
Muncie, IN
Family

Kimra Reed, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner
Fort Wayne, IN
Primary Care

Etta Eckerstrom, NP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Indianapolis, IN
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Carolyn Britt, NP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Jeffersonville, IN
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Holley Hillis, PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Carmel, IN
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Tagean Murray, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
West Lafayette, IN
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Marina Oliynyk, NP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Muncie, IN
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Avery Selch, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Carmel, IN
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Tazia Taylor, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Carmel, IN
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Monika Walker, NP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Crown Point, IN
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Amy Whistler, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Salem, IN
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Brittany Andrus, PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Columbus, IN
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Ivan Aryee, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Noblesville, IN
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Margaret Beechy, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Anderson, IN
Psychiatry & Medication Management

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Common signs

How depression is treated

Psychotherapy

Approaches such as CBT and interpersonal therapy help you address the thoughts, habits, and relationships that contribute to depression.

Antidepressant medication

Prescribers can recommend and manage medication, monitoring how you respond and adjusting as needed.

Combined and stepped care

Many people do best with therapy and medication together, with the plan adjusted over time based on progress.

Which provider treats depression?

If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 in the US for immediate support. Otherwise, choose a provider who treats depression and offers the care format that fits you. Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners can prescribe and manage medication, while therapists provide talk therapy such as CBT. Many people work with both.

How psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and therapists differ
PsychiatristPsychiatric nurse practitionerTherapist
Can prescribe medicationYesYesNo
Typical trainingMedical degree (MD or DO) plus a psychiatry residencyGraduate nursing degree (MSN or DNP) with psychiatric certificationMaster's or doctoral degree in counseling, psychology, or social work
Primary focusDiagnosis and medication managementDiagnosis and medication managementTalk therapy and counseling
Often best forComplex or severe conditions and medication needsMedication management, frequently with shorter wait timesTalk therapy, coping skills, and ongoing support

Frequently asked questions

Can depression be treated without medication?

Yes. Many people recover with psychotherapy alone, particularly for mild to moderate depression. Medication is often added for moderate to severe depression or when therapy alone is not enough, and your provider can help you weigh the options.

What is the difference between sadness and depression?

Sadness is a normal, passing emotion. Depression is a persistent low mood or loss of interest that lasts most of the day for at least two weeks and interferes with sleep, appetite, work, or relationships.

How do I find a provider who treats depression?

On HometownMind you can browse psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and therapists who treat depression by state and city, or answer a few questions to get matched with one for free.

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