I'm Hannah (Grae) Krodel, a neurodivergent multimedia artist, mental health counselor, and art therapist. I paint live wedding paintings, and sell original artworks and art prints. If you are interested in any of these services and/or products, please contact me via my contact information and social media icons below. Thank you! 

 

     I know reaching out can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate this alone. Through creative expression, practical tools, and compassionate, personalized support, I’m here to walk alongside you. If you’re ready to take a step toward healing, I’d be honored to connect.

 

     I’m here to help you make sense of what you’re carrying. With a trauma-focused and strengths-based approach, I use evidence-based practices of MI, CBT, DBT, and ACT while blending narrative, existential, and art therapy techniques to offer support that meets you where you are.

 

     I imagine my ideal client as someone who often feels overwhelmed and unsure how to navigate their inner world. They may experience intense emotions, difficulty connecting with others, or a sense of disconnection from who they want to be. Confidence, identity, or certain patterns they fall into may feel unpredictable at times, and their sense of belonging or direction might feel unclear. They may also be exploring questions related to diversity, women’s experiences, LGBTQ+ identity, spirituality, or using substances to cope. What they want most is a supportive space to slow down, understand themselves more fully, feel accepted as they are, and move toward a life that feels steadier, more authentic, and meaningful.

 

Provider Bio:

 

     Hannah (Grae) Krodel (she/they) (MA, ATR‑P, LMHCA) is passionate about providing mental healthcare because of her personal experiences and the struggles she has witnessed among her family and friends, who have faced both mental health issues and chronic physical conditions. These experiences have given her deep empathy and understanding for those navigating similar challenges. She believes mental health is vital to the well-being of individuals and society as a whole, and she is committed to supporting others in finding strength and hope on their journey toward healing and resilience.

     Hannah’s approach is integrative, strengths-based, trauma-focused, and person-centered, drawing from CBT, DBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, existential, narrative, and art therapy techniques. She is committed to creating a safe, empathetic space where clients feel seen, understood, and empowered to explore their stories and grow.

     Hannah is a compassionate and creative mental health provider who believes in meeting clients where they are. She serves as a Primary Therapist at Victory Bay with Advantage Behavioral Health, supporting individuals with substance use and mental health concerns and facilitating individual and group sessions that help clients build coping skills, resilience, and hope. She approaches each client with empathy and a commitment to understanding their unique experiences and needs.

     Her prior experience includes serving as a therapist at Hamilton Center, Inc., where she led an adolescent art therapy group and a relapse prevention group, providing a supportive space for clients to explore emotions and develop healthy coping strategies. She completed a practicum and internship at IU Health Neuroscience Center, leading therapy groups for clients with neurological conditions, conducting assessments, and integrating art therapy research into treatment planning. These experiences have strengthened her ability to provide individualized, evidence-based care while honoring each person’s story.

     Hannah earned a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling with an Art Therapy concentration from the University of Indianapolis, where her thesis explored healing traumatic brain injury through art therapy. She also holds a Bachelor’s in Social and Behavioral Sciences from Indiana University Indianapolis with minors in Art and Psychology. Her artwork has been showcased in exhibitions including “SPECTRUM V: Dynamic Expressions,” celebrating diversity in queer communities, reflecting her dedication to creative expression and social inclusion.

     Hannah has been recognized for academic excellence throughout her formal education, including a 4.0 GPA in her master’s program and scholarships such as the IUPUI-Brian Lee Gilliatt and Harry R. Esamann Memorial Scholarships. Induction into Psi Chi International Honors Society reflects her dedication to psychology and research. Through her studies, Hannah discovered a passion for integrating art and therapy, exploring how creative expression supports mental health and resilience. Trauma-informed therapy is particularly important to Hannah, and she is committed to deepening her knowledge and skills in treating trauma to provide sensitive, effective care. She actively participated in clubs such as the Art Therapy Club and volunteered with organizations including Wheeler’s Mission Center for Women & Children. Hannah also showcased artwork in exhibitions highlighting diversity, inclusion, and social awareness. Committed to lifelong learning, she continues to expand her clinical knowledge, drawing on evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, narrative, existential, and art therapy approaches to provide compassionate, client-centered care.

   Outside of clinical work, Hannah enjoys reading, writing, creating art, playing video games, building Legos, tending to her plants, traveling, practicing yoga, exploring nature, listening to music, spending time with her cats, and connecting with friends and family.

 

Degrees & Certificates:

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• Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling: Art Therapy Track – University of Indianapolis, 2024
   

• Bachelor of General Studies in Social and Behavioral Sciences, Minors in Art & Psychology – Indiana University Indianapolis, 2021
   

• Pre-Art Therapy Certificate – Indiana University Indianapolis, 2021

 

Treatment Approaches:

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Eclectic, strengths-based, trauma-focused, person-centered, CBT, DBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, existential, narrative, art therapy

 

Specialities:

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Trauma and PTSD, Chronic Illness, Life Transitions, ADHD, Addiction, Anxiety, Autism, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, Career Counseling, Child, Chronic Pain, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Grief, Intellectual Disability, Learning Disabilities,  Peer Relationships, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Sleep or Insomnia, Spirituality, Stress, Substance Use, Suicidal Ideation, Transgender, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women's Issues