The most commonly seen diagnoses/supervised experiences that interns can expect to be working with at this location include, but are not limited to, Opioid Dependence, Alcohol Dependence, Cannabis Dependence, Other Stimulant Dependence, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Antisocial Personality Disorder, ADHD, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder.

Supervisory experience as listed in APPIC below:

Aspire Indiana’s service area covers Boone County, Hamilton County, Madison County, Marion County, as well as Pike and Washington Townships of Indianapolis. Aspire’s service area is a blend of urban in Indianapolis, suburban in Lebanon, Carmel, Noblesville, and Anderson areas, and rural in outlying portions of Boone, Hamilton, and Madison Counties. In total, the service area covered 704,321 Hoosiers in 2020.

The area is 51.5% female and 48.5% male. 25.6% of the population is under the age of 18. 62.3% of the population is between the ages of 18 and 64. 12.1% is 65 years or older. 90.5% of the population chooses “English” as their preferred language. 4% chooses “Spanish” as their preferred language. 4.5% of the population chooses another language as their preferred language. The population is 13.24% African American, 0.13% American Indian, 3.31% Asian, 78.06% Caucasian, 0.02% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, 2.74% Multiple races, and 0.1% Other race. 5.47% of the population is Hispanic, and 94.53% is Non-Hispanic.

In terms of education, 7.04% of the population is without a High School diploma or equivalent. 21.81% of the population has a high school diploma or equivalent only. 18.86% have completed some college coursework, and 7.32% hold associate’s degrees. 27.84% have completed a bachelor’s degree, and 16.56% have completed a graduate or professional degree.

Those we serve and those we hope to serve in our geographic service area have several significant barriers to treatment. The primary barrier is transportation. The geographic area has limited and inconsistent public transportation. Non-traditional options, such as Uber or Lyft, present financial challenges to those we serve who are low income.

Another barrier to services is provider shortages. While not unique to Indiana, the state is among the worst performers in the country when it comes to mental health providers per capita. While Aspire does not turn away patients, providers are struggling with large caseloads, and managing new patients and getting them seen in a timely fashion is an ongoing challenge.

Lastly, the stigma of mental illness continues to persist in most parts of Aspire’s service area. Residents are often afraid to seek services, unaware of what services may exist, or don’t know how to properly access care.

Number of counties served: 6
Total number of clients served: 704321

Joanna Will, Ph.D.

Dr. Will is a licensed psychologist in the state of Indiana. She completed her Ph.D. from the University of Virginia and her pre-doctoral internship at New York University – Bellevue Hospital Center & Kirby Forensic Psychiatry Center.  Dr. Will has extensive experience and knowledge in forensics and working with individuals with complex and severe mental illness. Her theoretical orientation is integrative, but she specializes in internal family systems (IFS), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and relational psychodynamic treatment.

Shannon Moran, Psy.D.

Dr. Shannon Moran has her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Hartford. While enrolled in school, she completed the Child and Adolescent Proficiency Track. Dr. Moran has experience with youth, families, and adults in a variety of settings including inpatient, residential, home-based, and outpatient community mental health. Dr. Moran uses both a humanistic approach and cognitive behavioral therapy in her work with clients.

Alyssa Kregloh, Psy.D.

Dr. Alyssa Kregloh completed her Psy.D. from Nova Southeastern University and her pre-doctoral internship through Park Center and is licensed in the state of Indiana. Dr. Kregloh’s training background is as a generalist and she has experience working with all ages and a wide range of presenting problems. She enjoys working with “nerd therapy”, utilizing client’s interests in video games, board games, and pop culture to help connect with clients, develop meaningful coping skills, and create a life worth living. Her theoretical orientation is integrated, with a heavier focus on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She also has training in CBT, CPT, and some experience in teaching DBT skills.

Ryan Stadnik, Psy.D.

Dr. Stadnik is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Indiana. He completed his Psy.D. at Xavier University and completed his pre-doctoral internship with the National Psychology Training Consortium at Aspire Indiana. Dr. Stadnik has extensive training and experience in working with individuals who struggle with emotion dysregulation, using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). He also specializes in working with individuals with personality disorders, particularly borderline personality disorder, substance use challenges, and complex trauma. Dr. Stadnik’s primary theoretical orientation is behavioral, but he incorporates other orientations into his work such as humanistic, relational psychodynamic, and cognitive therapy.

Cammi Shoultz, Psy.D.

Dr. Cammi Shoultz is a psychologist at the Anderson office for Aspire. She graduated in 2023 from Nova Southeastern University with her PsyD in Clinical Psychology. Dr. Shoultz’s theoretical orientation is mainly Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) based and she enjoys working with clients of all ages. Her main areas of interest are clients who are legally involved (EX: probation, house arrest, jail, prison, DCS, etc.). Dr. Shoultz currently works with individuals who are legally involved (including Madison County Jail Program), SUDS diagnoses, complex trauma, some personality disorders, and schizophrenia. She also has a passion for creating a safe space for individuals who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community and those who have experienced difficulties related to their diversity factors. In her personal life, Dr. Shoultz loves to read good books, sing and dance (not professionally), watch documentaries or YouTube, and spend time with her cats Fern and Willow.

Joseph Soza, Psy.D.

Dr. Joseph Soza is a native of South Texas who obtained his PsyD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Indianapolis, where he is now adjunct faculty. Dr. Soza recently completed his pre-doctoral internship through the National Psychology Training Consortium (NPTC). He is now a postdoctoral fellow at Aspire Indiana Health. His theoretical orientation can be described as psychodynamic/psychoanalytic, but he integrates techniques and strategies from a variety of other modalities such as CBT, ExRP, ACT, and IPT. He primarily works with adults presenting with complex concerns, including personality disorders and SMI.

Eboni Starks, Psy.D.

Dr. Eboni Starks has been working with Aspire since August, 2022 beginning as a postdoctoral fellow and advancing to Clinical Psychologist in 2023. Dr. Starks enjoys working with anxiety/depression/negative thoughts and pulling in a spiritual perspective to bring more fullness, meaning, and peace into their lives (She utilizes universal topics unless the client subscribes to a certain religion). Dr. Starks is convinced therapy is capable of helping uncover skills for clients to produce change and growth within their lives to create a life worth living. She finds the most useful interventions involve cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which she is predominantly trained in; dialectical behavior approaches, which she has attended a 2-day seminar and led multiple DBT groups to inform; and a foundation in humanistic principles to build a strong alliance and unconditional positive regard, foster self-actualization, and pursue breadth and depth of knowledge of the clients with whom she works. She demonstrates considerable empathy and warmth throughout each session, but leaves room for humor and discussion of difficult topics. Dr. Starks is sure to praise even the smallest accomplishments, such as being on time and attempting homework, in order to foster a sense of self-efficacy and make it known that she is invested in their health, wellbeing, and happiness. Dr. Starks creates an open and non judgmental environment in the therapy room, actively inviting clients to inform her of any concerns they have with anything she has said that may be uncomfortable or offending.

All employees of Aspire are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine or an approved exemption prior to their start date.

Criminal history and background check are required, and the applicant must authorize the background investigation in writing using the Company form provided for that purpose. Provision of authorization is a condition of employment.

The following criminal history, background, and record checks may be conducted:

• Identity Verification
• Prior Employment Verification
• Reference Checks
• Education Verification
• License/Registration/Certification Verification
• National, State, and Local Criminal Records Search
• Driver’s License/Motor Vehicle Records Search
• Automobile Liability Insurance Verification
• Sex and Violent Offender Search
• Child Protective Services Search

The following factors will be considered in hiring or retaining employees with a criminal conviction history: the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position; the ability of the individual to provide services pursuant to Company contracts, state or federal laws, or any other policies or regulations, the time since the conviction; the number (if more than one) of convictions; and whether hiring, transferring, promoting, or retaining the applicant or employee would pose an unreasonable risk to the business.

The applicant will be given an opportunity to review the criminal background check results and submit an explanation. If any applicant is found to have falsified any information regarding conviction history or any information provided, the applicant will not be considered for employment.

Crimes barring employment at certain health care facilities: Under Indiana law (Code Sec. 16-28-13 et seq.) Aspire Indiana, Inc., as a health facility, may not knowingly employ a person if his/her criminal history indicates a conviction for:

• Sex crimes
• The exploitation of an endangered adult
• Failure to report battery
• Neglect
• Theft (if the individual’s conviction for theft occurred less than five (5) years prior)
•  Murder
• Voluntary manslaughter
• Involuntary manslaughter within the previous five (5) years
• Felony battery within the previous five (5) years
• Felony offense relating to controlled substances within the previous five (5) years

Aspire Indiana is seeking interns who have a strong interest in working in a community mental health and integrated primary care settings as a career goal. We seek interns who wish to be whole-health providers. Ideal applicants would be welcoming of the challenges associated with serving people from diverse backgrounds, lower socioeconomic status, and complicated behavioral/primary health presentations. Aspire’s treatment philosophy is rooted in SAMHSA’s model of psychiatric recovery, and we use a person-centered approach for engaging/treating those we serve. Interns seeking to work in a team-based, collaborative, multidisciplinary setting that includes psychiatrists, therapists, care coordinators, and primary care providers are encouraged to apply.

Applicants will be screened by the Training Director, in consultation with the primary supervisors. Interviews will be conducted by the Training Director, and interns will be selected by the Training Director in consultation with primary supervisors. Interviews can be face-to-face or by videoconference. Receipt of a master’s degree (rather than education equivalent) is required at this site. Preference will be given to students who envision practicing in Indiana, as we hope that interns will look for employment opportunities at Aspire Indiana following the completion of their training.

Internship interviews are conducted virtually with the Training Director, lasting approximately 45 minutes. These will be scheduled on an individual basis with selected candidates. Current interns also hold a Q&A session with potential candidates to hear about their experience and ask any questions. 

Aspire Indiana follows CDC guidelines for COVID-19 safety protocols. All employees of Aspire are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine or an approved exemption prior to their start date. Office locations continue to have extra cleaning protocols on a regular basis, they have implemented hand sanitizing stations, and all staff temperatures are checked at the door. Everyone is required to wear masks in all locations regardless of vaccination status. At this time interns are providing both in-person and teleheath services from the office as well as some work from home. While protocols have been trending toward bringing interns and staff back into the offices to provide in-person and telehealth services, with the recent increase in COVID-19 cases there is the possibility of a need to return to a fully work from home scenario. Aspire is continuously reviewing and updating regulations based on CDC and Department of Health recommendations.