Faith A. Watkins, LCSW

09/05/2025

I’m thrilled to share that God has opened the doors for me to dip my toes into private practice!! Having a private practice always seemed like such an unattainable, unrealistic dream, but here I am doing something I never thought was possible for me!! It's been quite the faith journey so far, and I'm excited to see the ways God works in this and in me as I move forward, while continuing with my agency work as well.

While I can’t see friends or family as clients (to remain in compliance with ethical standards), I’d be so grateful if you’d keep me in mind for anyone you know who would benefit from therapy.

I specialize in supporting those navigating:
- Anxiety & depression
- Grief & trauma
- Relationship challenges
- Life transitions & stress

I offer both in-person and telehealth sessions, accepting most commercial insurances in Indiana and self-pay.

If you know someone who might benefit, please share this post or my website, which offers more details and includes my contact information:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/faith-watkins-marion-in/1569334

Thank you for your love, prayers, and support in this new season. 💙

08/23/2025

I'm having a little bit of a writing reset today and preparing my heart to get back into the rhythm of writing after taking the summer off. In doing so, I had the realization today that God called me to write "Recovering Love" almost 10 years ago, and it's STILL not done. For a brief moment discouragement set in, and then almost instantly I was reminded of Philippians 1:6.

“And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.”

For the last couple of hours, he has been speaking to my heart, pointing out truths and giving me a prayer to pray each time I sit down to write. Its been beautiful, and I hope that this can speak to you wherever you are in your story or journey. I'm looking forward to the day when it is "FINALLY finished," but until then I will continue holding tight to these truths that He's showing me today:

*God Himself initiated this work in you. The healing you’ve experienced is not random—it’s His hand shaping and restoring you. The impulse to write is part of that same work. He planted both the healing and the desire to testify.

*You don’t carry the weight of finishing it alone. Just as He didn’t leave you halfway healed, He won’t leave you halfway in your calling. The same God who walked you through the hardest places will empower you to finish the writing, even when it feels daunting.

*Your story is evidence of His faithfulness. Writing becomes not just a book, but a testimony that what He begins, He sustains. You’re not simply recording your past—you’re partnering with Him to bring that “good work” to a wider audience for His glory.

*Completion is His promise, not just your task. The verse is a reminder that the fruit of your book—who it reaches, how it transforms lives—rests in His hands. Your obedience is the offering, but He will bring it to fullness.

And I'm also trusting whole-heartedly that my book WILL be done before "the day when Christ Jesus returns." 😘

04/11/2025

It's me!! I ❤ my job!!

Social Work: COMPASSION + ACTION

Faith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor who joined the Friends Counseling Center team in 2019. Before this, she gained extensive experience in community mental health. Faith earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Addiction Counseling from Indiana Wesleyan University and her Master's degree in Social Work from Indiana University. She has worked extensively with individuals struggling with addiction and other destructive behaviors. Additionally, Faith specializes in helping people dealing with depression, anxiety, and various mental health disorders, offering both individual therapy and couples sessions. She is particularly skilled in using mindfulness-based practices, such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques, to facilitate meaningful change in her clients' lives. Faith also co-authored a book titled "Praise The Lord and Pass the Prozac."

03/13/2025

After a very dark and difficult last 3 years of just surviving, the light is breaking through, and it's time to get back to writing again!! I can't believe it's been 2 1/2 years since I last opened my manuscript... Let's do this!!

12/14/2024

Give a little hope and encouragement this Christmas by giving the gift of PRAISE THE LORD AND PASS THE PROZAC!! With this gift, you give...

🎄 Hope and encouragement to those struggling with mental health issues and those who love them.
🎄 Researched-based information and education about mental health.
🎄 A big dose of Biblical truth about your value and worth.
🎄 Broken cultural and religious stigmas and dispelled myths about mental health
🎄 Evidenced-based practices for improved mental health and overall quality of life.
🎄 Laughs and joy. Who wants to read a depressing book about mental health?

Order today at: https://a.co/d/gs9zcDK

Merry Christmas from this father/daughter author team!! May your hearts be filled with joy and peace this holiday season!! ❤

12/14/2023

Give the gift of PRAISE THE LORD AND PASS THE PROZAC to someone you love or gift yourself. With this gift, you also give the gifts of...

🎄 Hope and encouragement to those struggling with mental health issues and those who love them.

🎄 Researched based information and education about mental health.

🎄 A big dose of Biblical truth about your intrinsic value and worth.

🎄 Broken cultural and religious stigmas and dispelled myths about mental health.

🎄 Evidenced-based practices for improved mental health and overall quality of life.

🎄 Laughs and joy. Our lives need more of this especially if you are struggling with mental health issues or loss this holiday season.

Order today at: https://a.co/d/gs9zcDK

Merry Christmas from this father/daughter author team!! May your hearts be filled with joy and peace this holiday season!! ❤

08/26/2023

It's hard to believe that it's been almost a YEAR since our book released on Amazon!! Sales have been beyond discouraging, but it's reviews like this one posted just this week that remind me why we poured our hearts into this book... to offer hope and encouragement to the hurting. A year later, it's still doing just that!! If you or someone you know is struggling right now, please consider purchasing today!! 💕

Praise the Lord and Pass the Prozac: A Hopeful, Helpful, Humorous Devotional https://a.co/d/33GifYB

05/05/2023

In an hour, I'll be presenting an hour-long workshop at my very first writer's conference!! I'm feeling a little nervous and could use your prayers!! Here's a sneak peek!!

05/01/2023

I absolutely loved a post that a friend tagged me in yesterday. In it, she shared about her belief in God and her love of our resurrected Jesus. She also included a review of our book: "If you haven’t read this book, you need to get it fast!!! It’s great!!!!"

I've posted before that it's OK to love Jesus and have a therapist too. It's also OK to love Jesus and own a copy of "Praise the Lord and Pass the Prozac!!" 💙

Available on Amazon!! https://a.co/d/eUmlZ8i

04/13/2023

Come out SATURDAY to see us and shop lots of other local vendors and creators!! 🌱🌞🌷