Meet Dr. Markle

Hello! I’m Dr. Shana Markle, a psychologist from Westfield, Indiana. I live with my husband, son, and our dog, Scooter. I got my doctorate and master’s degrees in Counseling Psychology from Ball State University. My work focuses on relationships and the impact of family during formative years, and I approach therapy through a strengths based and developmental lens.

Being a natural peacemaker in a challenging family environment inspired my path to psychology. My early experiences nurtured my desire to help others, leading me to a career where I could turn personal insights into professional impact.

My career started with providing therapy for adults with severe mental illness at a community mental health center. Later, I spent many years as a therapist for college students at a university counseling center. Now, in my private practice, I work with adults of all ages helping them with issues like anxiety, self-doubt, loneliness, and navigating difficult relationships.

I offer personalized therapy tailored to each client using approaches like family systems, ACT, Emotion Focused Therapy, and psychodynamic therapy. I empower clients to align their values with their growth, and I offer effective therapy across a broad range of mental health concerns.

Whether it’s anxiety, relationship issues, or just feeling lost, I provide compassionate therapy to help you find clarity and overcome obstacles. I aim to create a supportive, non-judgmental space in therapy, guiding you towards personal growth.

GUIDING PHILOSPHY and QUALIFICATIONS

My Guiding philosophy is to treat clients the way I would want my own family to be treated. I believe a therapist can only facilitate a client’s growth as far as they are willing to go themselves. Therefore, I prioritize openness, authenticity, and vulnerability in our sessions. Interventions must consider individual values; otherwise, counseling can feel sterile and disconnected.

Academic Qualifications

I earned my doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology from Ball State University in 2009 and received my master's degree in Counseling and Interpersonal Relationships in 1998. Some of my training experiences included: outpatient therapy for adults and children in a community mental health center, outpatient therapy for underserved adults and children in a community clinic, university counseling center (individual therapy, group therapy, education & outreach), and instructed undergraduate students in psychology courses.

Professional Experience

I am a licensed counseling psychologist in Indiana (License #20042432A) and Authorized to Practice Interjurisdictional Teletherapy (Apit #11975) with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. Some of my professional experiences include: associate director of a private university counseling center, evaluate and educate clients with substance use concerns, liaison for division I athletes at a college athletics department, supervise and train master’s-level and doctoral-level graduate student therapists, provide services for adults with persistent and severe mental health problems at a partial hospital program, and manager of community mental health center residential services.

ON A PERSONAL NOTE...

Personally, I am a big fan of running, kickboxing, chocolate, Diet Coke, sunny days on a beach, and the NY Mets (not necessarily in that order). I love getting to know people and helping them through therapy. I can’t wait to work with you as your psychologist.

Hear From Others Who Know Her...

”Shana is one of the kindest, most genuine people I know who truly cares about every person who comes into her life, personally or professionally. Not only did I learn a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience from her as a psychologist in training, but also how to love and care for clients to help serve them to become the best versions of themselves.”

Andy Walsh Ph.D., LP, CMPC®

Colleague and former trainee

”Dr. Markle is as brilliant as she is empathic, a combination that leaves all who cross her path feeling deeply understood. Her ability to infuse humor into such serious, important work is remarkable. I would send anyone I care about to her-as a human and a clinician, she has all my trust.”

Alyse D., Psy.D, HSPP

Colleague and former trainee

”I’ve had the privilege to experience and interact with Dr. Markle across various roles—therapist, supervisor, colleague, human. She is consistent across each position and maintains her warmth, thoughtfulness, and wisdom. She’s shaped how I want to operate in each of these roles in my life, and has shown me how to be an effective and authentic therapist, grounding the work in my core values. Any client who has the opportunity to work with Dr. Markle is lucky, and I’d recommend her services to anyone I care about with no reservations.”

Rachel G., Psy.D, LCP

Colleague and former trainee

Shana is an amazing psychologist, mentor, and person! I was privileged to train under her during my doctoral internship and I am so grateful that our paths crossed. Shana is professional, well versed in many clinical areas, and compassionate. She truly has a gift when making others feel comfortable and safe. Shana is person-centered at her core! She is knowledgeable, experienced, and has such a finesse when teaching and supervising, it is truly admirable. I highly recommend considering Shana for clinical supervision or therapeutic work. You’ll be so glad that you met her.”

Sierra G., Ph.D.

Colleague and former trainee

Ready to Take the Next Step?

I have found that even a short 10 minute phone call can really help you get a feel for what it is like to talk with me. If you’d like a short meet-n-greet, I would love to answer any questions you have or provide additional information for you. You may email me at shana@marklecounseling.com or complete the short Google form by clicking the button below.

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