Beyond the Costume: Art Therapy for Identity and Self-Acceptance in Central Indiana​

Unmasking Emotions

Beyond the Costume: Art Therapy for Identity and Self-Acceptance in Central Indiana https://www.shaymakercounseling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Do-you-have-to-be-good-at-art.mp4 As Halloween approaches, we often think about masks and costumes—the versions of ourselves we show the world. But what about who we are underneath? For many, especially teens and young adults, navigating identity and building self-acceptance can be a difficult journey. It […]

Finding Your Way Through Grief: How Art Therapy Can Help

Finding Your Way Through Grief

Finding Your Way Through Grief: How Art Therapy Can Help With the vibrant life of summer fading into the quiet beauty of autumn, the season can stir powerful emotions of reflection and nostalgia. For those navigating grief and loss, this natural transition can often magnify feelings of sorrow. This makes an already difficult journey feel […]

Welcome to S Haymaker Counseling, LLC

Portrait of Shawn Haymaker, MA, LMHC, ATR-BC, a mental health counselor and registered Art Therapist based in Indianapolis, smiling outdoors in a green environment while wearing a blue checkered shirt.

Welcome to S Haymaker Counseling, LLC! We’re so glad you’ve found your way to our website, and we hope it serves as a valuable resource for your mental health and wellness journey. At S Haymaker Counseling, we believe that everyone deserves to feel heard, supported, and empowered to heal. Whether you’re navigating life’s challenges, struggling […]