You’ve sucked it up long enough, Buttercup.
Stop hiding behind strength. Start living with meaning.
Buttercup Counseling in Fishers is here for you.
Prioritize your well-being
Grow into yourself
Honor your needs
When success feels empty
You’ve checked all the boxes: career milestones, accolades, the external markers of success.
And yet, something’s missing. There’s a hollowness you can’t ignore.
Beneath the polished surface, you’re stuck, disconnected, and quietly unraveling.
Do you feel…
- Constant overwhelm and stress from trying to please everyone
- Unworthy of taking up space
- Guilt for wanting more out of life
- Anxiety about making the "wrong" choice
- Resentment towards others for not meeting unspoken needs
- Fear of disappointing others
- Disconnected from your true self
- Stuck in persistent conflicts with family members or partners
Your life doesn’t belong to anyone else.
Claim it.
Here, breaking the rules means finding out what’s possible when you stop asking permission. Because when you align with your authentic self, joy isn’t fleeting. It’s your foundation.
Now, success means waking up with the confidence to check in with yourself, make choices that fit, and let go of old patterns that kept you small.
You learn to trust your own instincts, center yourself, and call the shots. Shame and guilt lose their grip.
Instead of waiting for approval, you make decisions based on what matters to you — and finally live without apology.
Choose yourself. Every damn day.
Not just surface-level support
Here at Buttercup Counseling, you get honest support and a space where you can finally stop pretending everything is fine. You’ll face the patterns and beliefs that keep you small.
Stop sacrificing your needs
Instead of judging yourself, you start catching the moments when you’re hard on yourself and choose something better. The focus shifts from reacting to life’s demands to making decisions that matter to you. For once, you get to take up space and speak your mind, without apology.
We’re not fixing you
Our sessions are about uncovering what’s already inside, buried under years of trying to fit in or meet other people’s expectations. You get real tools for dealing with anger, frustration, and the pressure to be perfect. You stop living on autopilot and start building a life that feels meaningful and satisfying.
No more performance
Our process strips away the pressure to perform and gives you room to say what’s actually on your mind — even the parts you usually hide.
This is therapy that doesn’t shy away
Buttercup Counseling offers personalized therapy and EMDR sessions designed to help you dismantle the patterns holding you back.
Our sessions focus on reconnecting you with your inner compass so you can stop second-guessing and start living in alignment with what feels meaningful to you.
You don’t need more “success”. You need
meaning.
And we’ll work to create it together.
- Find the confidence to trust your choices
- Leave behind the cycle of self-doubt
- Step into a life where you set the terms
You don’t have to be anyone’s idea of perfect
I get it: you’re accomplished, smart, and used to handling things on your own. But the truth is, you don’t have to go it alone.
With deep expertise and a knack for cutting through the noise, I help people like you trust themselves again. This is your space to get unstuck.
I’ve broken the rules.
And so can you.
Hi! I’m Susan Kelley Clark, LCSW, LCAC.
I know how living in the disconnect between what the world sees and what you feel is exhausting. I know because I’ve walked this path personally and with clients who’ve sat in the same silence.
With expertise in guiding high-achievers toward authenticity, I can help you untangle the stories that no longer serve you and build new ones that get you the life you truly want.
Proof that change
begins with defiance
Susan helps me see things with more clarity. She has a way of cutting through the noise and honing in, getting to the heart of an issue. I leave our sessions with new ideas about how to navigate tough situations.
Travis, age 49, Indianapolis
I’ve been working with Susan for several months and feel more grounded and confident than I’ve ever been. I spent years focusing on what everyone around me needed and shrinking myself, which led to a lot of unhealthy coping. Susan helped me learn to listen to my body and prioritize myself. I still take good care of of those who depend on me, but my perspective has shifted but I don’t put myself last anymore.
Jackie, age 40, Fishers
Susan is the only therapist I’ve ever felt comfortable with. She truly listens and doesn’t dismiss my experiences. She challenges me and doesn’t shy away from saying difficult things, but is able to remain compassionate and nonjudgmental.
Trina, age 58, Carmel
Get fearless
in three steps
01
Schedule your consult
Book a call and tell it like it is — no filters, no judgment.
02
Define your goals
Get real about what you want, and set your own targets for change. We'll guide you through.
03
Build your authentic life
Do the work, disrupt the patterns, and claim the space you’ve always deserved.
SERVICES
Choose therapy that meets you where you are.
Talk Therapy
We offer 60-minute talk sessions, with the freedom to go longer when deep work calls for extra time. This flexibility lets you address pressing concerns one week, and shift to longer, more reflective conversations the next.
EMDR
EMDR helps people process and heal from distressing memories, trauma, or painful beliefs about themselves. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR uses guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation to help the brain “reprocess” stuck experiences.
Extended Sessions
Longer therapy sessions provide the opportunity to further slow down, breathe and dig deeper. We offer these immersive sessions starting at 90 minutes, allowing uninterrupted time to process memories, explore emotions or work through challenging material without watching the clock.
It’s time to stop shrinking and start blooming
- You can speak up and be heard instead of fading out.
- You can make choices from your own values, not others’ scripts.
- You can stop apologizing for your needs and desires.
- You can trust yourself to handle tough situations with clarity.
- You can experience relationships where you stand as an equal.