Faith-Based Counseling for Christian Professionals and Leaders in Indiana
You carry a lot. Your work, your family, your faith — and somewhere underneath it all, the weight keeps building. Abundant Life Counseling offers structured, evidence-based support that brings real clarity and stability — grounded in Christian faith and proven DBT skills.
"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." Jn 10:10
"Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." Jn 8:32
You might be in the right place if…
The Overloaded Professional
You're high-functioning on the outside - reliable at work, prsent for your family - but internally you're running on empty. Anxiety, overthinking, and exhaustion have become your baseline. You want real change, not just coping strategies.
The Faith-Driven Leader
You're a pastor, ministry leader, or person of faith who carries responsibility for others - but has nowhere to go whith your own weight. You need support that honors both your mental health and your worldview.
The Person Who's Tired of Coping
You've tried to manage on your own. You've prayed, pushed through, and kept going. But you're ready for something more structured - real tools, consistent support, and lasting change that goes beyond surface-level advice.
A method build for people who need more than talk
At Abundant Life Counseling & Consulting, the work is structured and practical. Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) - one of the most evidenced-based approaches in counseling - within a Christian framework, each session builds on the lst toward real, measurable change.
This isn't venting. It's:
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Practical skills for managing overwhelming emotions
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A Christian lens that honors your faith as part of your healing
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Consistent structure so you can track your own progress
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Support available virtually across all of Indiana, or in person in Indianapolis
Gene Whitten, LMHC - Indiana
I started Abundant Life Counseling because I saw too many people - hardworking, faith-filled, qenuinely committed people - carrying more than they should, without a safe place to put it down.
I specialize in working with adults navigating anxiety, burnout, and emotional overwhelm using DBT skills integrated with Christian values. My goal isn't for you to just feel better in the moment - it's for you to build the kind of emotional stability that holds up under real-life pressure.
- 24 years in the Human Services field
- BA in General Ministries from Lincoln Christian College (University)
- MA in Counseling from Huntington University
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
What clients are saying:
"Before I started working with Gene, I was waking up at 3 am every night with my mind racing. After 8 weeks, I had actual tools to calm that down. I finally felt like I had some control back." _ BF. Indianapolis
"I had been to therapy before, but this was different - Gene actually gave me things to practice. And the faith component made it feel whole, not fragmented." - JP. Ft. Wayne
"As a pastor, I didn't think I could ask for help - I was supposed to be the one helping. Gene made it safe to finally put my own burden down." - MR. Indianaplis
Getting Started is Simple
Step 1 - Free Consultation (0 cost)
A 15 minute call to talk about what you're experiencing and whether we're a good fit. No pressure. No obligation.
Step 2 - Your First Session
We assess what's goin on, establish goals, and begin building a clear plan tailored to your situation
Step 3 - Consistent Structured Support
Weekly or biweekly sessions build real momentum. You'll develop practical skills you can use immediately - Not just insights that fade after you leave the office.
You don't have to keep carrying this alone!
Real stability is possible - with the right structure, the right tools, and the right support. Let's find out if we're a good fit.