10/19/2026
We are beyond excited to announce our newest addition to Gaedtke Counseling! Welcome Christian Samuelson, MSW, LCSW!
Get to know him:
"I was born and raised in southwest Iowa. After completing my undergrad at Simpson College in 2012, I moved to Indianapolis where I began my career in the mental health field. In the years since earning my MSW at the Indiana University School of Social Work in 2018, I have worked as a licensed clinician in both community/home-based and office-based capacities, serving people from many different walks of life.
I am committed to providing a welcoming and judgment-free space for all people, and I truly enjoy working together to explore paths toward personal growth and becoming a more complete version of the person you want to be. I am passionate about maintaining a strengths-based and person-centered approach. Even what we might initially perceive as weaknesses or flaws can sometimes be concealing a secret strength just waiting to be uncovered and flipped to our advantage. I understand the importance of my role as a professional, but I always try to position the client as a true expert of their own life. I consider it an honor to help people find that strength and power within themselves.
I believe in the inherent worth of all people and recognize the impact that race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and disabilities can have on mental health.
I specialize in providing psychotherapy to adults of all ages, though I also have years of experience treating teenagers, children, and families. I use evidence-based modalities including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Throughout my time as a professional in the mental health field, I have accumulated many effective tools and skills to aid in my efforts to help folks with a myriad of presenting problems such as PTSD, anxiety disorders, depression and other mood disorders, bereavement, life transitions, and many other diagnoses and life challenges. I have a special interest in helping new and expecting fathers navigate challenges they may be facing as they adjust to a different season of their life.
I am a husband, a father to two sons, and a dutiful servant to three cats. Outside of work, I enjoy watching movies, playing golf, reading books, cheering on the Pacers, and spending quality time in the beautiful chaos that is my family."
