India Purnell, LCSW

You do not have to hide what you feel to prove that you are strong.

Strength is not measured by how much pain you can endure without showing it. Sometimes strength looks like allowing yourself to feel, acknowledging that something is not working, and choosing to ask for support.
 

I’m India Purnell, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work with adolescents and adults who may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, uncertain about themselves, or affected by experiences they have not had the opportunity to fully process.
 

My approach is warm, reflective, and encouraging. Together, we identify the barriers that are keeping you stuck, develop a greater awareness of your thoughts and emotions, and build practical tools for responding to life with more intention.
 

You do not need to arrive at therapy with the right words or a complete understanding of what is wrong. We can begin with what you know and work from there.
 

Therapy for adolescents

Adolescence can bring pressure from every direction- school, friendships, family expectations, identity, social media, and questions about the future.
 

A young person may appear angry, distant, unmotivated, or overwhelmed when they are struggling to understand or communicate what is happening internally.
 

I provide a supportive space where adolescents can speak honestly, explore their emotions, and develop skills for managing stress, relationships, and difficult experiences. Therapy can also help them strengthen self-awareness, communicate their needs, and make decisions that feel more aligned with who they are becoming.
 

Therapy for young adults and adults

You may be managing responsibilities while privately feeling anxious, emotionally exhausted, or unsure about your next step.
 

Life transitions, relationships, work, education, family expectations, and past experiences can all affect how you see yourself and how you move through the world. Sometimes the pressure to keep going leaves little room to understand what you actually need.
 

Therapy gives you space to slow down and pay attention. Together, we can explore recurring patterns, process difficult emotions, and develop healthier ways to respond to stress, relationships, and change.
 

The goal is not to become unaffected by life. It is to feel better equipped to live it.
 

Healing from trauma and difficult experiences

Painful experiences can continue to affect your emotions, relationships, body, and sense of safety long after the immediate event has passed.
 

You may avoid certain memories, feel constantly alert, struggle to trust others, or notice reactions that seem larger than the situation in front of you. These responses are not signs of weakness. They may reflect ways you learned to protect yourself.
 

I provide trauma-informed care and incorporate approaches including EMDR, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral techniques based on each client’s needs and treatment goals.

We move at a pace that supports both safety and meaningful progress.
 

Making room to notice what you need

Life moves quickly. It is easy to become focused on what comes next without noticing what is happening within you now.
 

Mindfulness is not about ignoring pain or forcing yourself to remain positive. It is the practice of becoming more aware of your thoughts, emotions, body, and surroundings without immediately judging what you notice.
 

That awareness can help you recognize patterns earlier, respond more intentionally, and reconnect with the parts of your life that hold meaning.

Our work can help you make room to live, love, speak, grow, and be- with less hesitation.