a space to be believed.
Counseling for people navigating chronic illness, medical trauma, or the perinatal period (pregnancy, birth, and postpartum) — with a therapist who's lived through chronic illness and medical trauma herself, and who brings specialized training to the perinatal journey.
Sylvia McGuire, LCSW, PMH-C is licensed in Indiana and provides virtual therapy statewide, plus outdoor & walk-and-talk sessions serving the southside Indianapolis area
You Don't Need the Right Words
If you're exhausted from explaining your symptoms, your history, or your pain to one more person — you're in the right place. I work with people whose bodies haven't cooperated with the plan, whether that's a chronic illness, a difficult pregnancy or postpartum experience, or a body that's been through medical trauma. You don't need the right words here. You just need to show up.
Here’s how we get started
Step 1 — Schedule or Reach Out
Schedule a free consultation online, or send an email or contact form if you have questions first. However you choose to connect, you only need a brief note about what's bringing you here to get started.
Step 2 — Free Consultation
We hop on a no-pressure call so you can ask questions, get a feel for how I work, and we can both see if it's a good fit. No commitment required.
Step 3 — Intake Session
This is where we slow down and get the full picture — your background, what brought you here, and what you're hoping for. I'll ask more questions in this session than I ever will again.
Step 4 — Ongoing Sessions
From there, we find a rhythm that works for you. Weekly to start is helpful for building trust, but life happens — so we'll stay flexible and adjust as we go.
Let’s Walk Through this together
If you're tired of explaining your body, your history, or your pain to one more person — I'd love to talk. Let's see if this is the right fit for you.