Alaina Halbur, MA, LMFTA, CLC, MT-BC

Hi, and welcome to Peace Counseling Group! I believe it is important for us to start building a relationship even before we meet for the first time. My hope is that this short introduction provides an opportunity for you to get to know me a little better as a person and as a therapist.

Part of building relationships with others is by connecting via life experiences and stories. Growing up, I loved having the space to express myself and be listened to. As I got older, I realized how my experiences led me in and out of relationships and therefore led to changes in myself, the way I lived my life, and the meaning behind my choices in life. This curiosity and self-reflection led to my desire to become a therapist. I genuinely love what I do and am continuously amazed by my clients’ resiliency and ability to work through the challenges that ultimately lead to healing and restoration.

About My Clients:

I consider myself a relational therapist, so my clients often come in seeking relief and change somewhere in their primary relationship circle. Maybe you’ve struggled with forgiving things that have happened in relationships that consequently leave you feeling stuck and guarded. Maybe you have someone in your life who you feel “brings out the worst in you”. Whether you have experienced this in a relationship, individually, or in your family, beginning therapy can definitely help in sorting out the triggers that bring out character traits like doubt, defensiveness, withdraw, and criticism. My job as your therapist is to provide insight into ways in which you use your personal strengths to bring out the best in yourself and others, too.

As your therapist, I am also committed to helping you live a life that recognizes disappointments while simultaneously empowering you with ways to continue growth through those disappointments or failed expectations. When I meet with couples, families, or individuals, I prioritize connection and trust so that each client feels respected and understood. It’s important to me that my clients develop their own perceptions, values, and beliefs so that any change that occurs will a representation of their own personal growth. In turn, my clients gain an understanding of how they have created meaning from past experiences and how those experiences have affected their present relationships in effort to break destructive habits or rebuild/remove un-healthy relationships.

Online Counseling:

I understand that it can be a challenge to find time to fit therapy into your schedule as it is definitely a commitment both mentally and financially. To eliminate this barrier for my clients and provide the greatest ability for accommodation, all of my appointments are virtual using a secure HIPAA compliant platform. This allows me to connect with couples, families, and individuals throughout the state of Indiana in a way that fits with their schedule and lifestyle.

Specialty Areas:

• Family of Origin Work
• Pre-marital/Marital Counseling
• Life Transitions/Adjustment (divorce, phase of life changes, jobs, etc.)
• Parenting/Co-parenting
• Relationship Issues
• Relational Discernment
• Optimizing Personal Growth
• Stress Management
• Identity Development
• Attachment
• Establishing Healthy Boundaries

Other Areas of Practice:

• Loss
• Trauma Focused CBT (older children/adolescents)
• Social Anxiety
• Self-esteem

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA)
• Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC)
• Certified Life Coach (CLC)
• Certified facilitator for Prepare-Enrich curriculum
• Completed Levels 1 and 2 of Gottman Method Couples Therapy

Contact Information:

Should you decide you’d like to schedule an appointment or connect to determine if we would be a good fit, please feel free to contact me in one of the ways listed below.

Phone (call or text): 317-758-8714

Email: alaina.halbur@gmail.com