2125 16th Street Bedford, IN 47421
Our Staff
Our Staff
Our staff of a Board-Certified psychiatrist, licensed therapists, licensed substance abuse therapists and a Board-Certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, provide a broad range of services to those in need
Prescribers
• John Eckard, MD, started Serenity Now Psychiatric and Counseling Services with Hoosier Uplands in March 2012. The clinic has grown steadily since that time with the gradual addition of the treatment team noted below with the clinicians having a variety of skill sets. Dr. Eckard himself is a board certified psychiatrist. He graduated from Indiana University Medical School and subsequently completed his residency at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Eckard has pursued a variety of interests within the field and is comfortable with the entire range of psychiatric disorders. He is particularly interested in anxiety disorders such as panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder as well as affective disorders such as major depression and bipolar disorder.
• Carrie Long, PMHNP, has been a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) at Serenity Now since obtaining her master’s degree from IUPUI in 2016. She previously worked in labor and delivery as a registered nurse at IU Health Bloomington for 12 years. She provides psychiatric care, medication management services, and coordinates care with other healthcare professionals to provide optimal outcomes for the people we serve.
Clinicians
• Anna Brough, LMHC-A ATR-P, graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a master’s degree in art therapy and counseling. She enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with but are not limited to anxiety, depression, and trauma. She primarily utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy (PCT), solution-focused therapy (SFT), and art therapy techniques. She utilizes a combination of these techniques to guide clients to reaching their goals by building upon existing client strengths. Anna additionally has experience working with those involved with the Department of Child Services (DCS), Juvenile Probation, the LGBTQ+ community, neurodivergent disorders, and grief/bereavement.
• Michael Dockery, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He works with adolescents and adults both individually and in family sessions that deal with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, family conflict, parenting skills, and trauma. He utilizes techniques from a variety of treatment modalities such as Family System Theory, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Client-Focused, and EMDR.
• Terri Klingelhoefer, LCSW, is a 2008 graduate of the Indiana University School of Socialwork (Indianapolis) and has worked in urban and rural settings and in employee assistance program, in-patient and outpatient settings. Klingelhoefer treats adults over 18 with a focus on aging, addictions, and disability. Klingelhoefer worked at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community for over a decade as a program assistant assisting with research, information, and referral at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism. Klingelhoefer is a native born Hoosier and has also attended the University of Southern Indiana and Indiana University Bloomington.
• Haley Maranda, LMHC LCAC CCTP NCC, graduated from Indiana University with a master’s degree in counseling and counselor education. She works with both adolescents and adults on a range of concerns including but not limited to anxiety, depression, addictions, and trauma. She utilizes cognitive-behavioral, motivational interviewing, solution-focused, and person-centered approaches to assist clients in addressing their concerns and living a life aligned with their unique, individualized values. Haley is also a trained EMDR clinician as well as a certified clinical trauma professional, and utilizes these techniques to support clients affected by trauma. Her goal is to help clients utilize and build upon their existing strengths to achieve their personal goals in a safe environment.
• John Mess, LCAC, MS, graduated from the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) with a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy and specialization in Addictions. He previously earned his BA degrees and a master's from IU Bloomington. For over fifteen years, he has worked with children, adults, groups, couples, and families in home-based and institutional settings. He has taught and lectured on psychology and addiction. His training includes hypnotherapy, EMDR, mindfulness and body-focused approaches in addition to cognitive behavioral, solution-focused and family systems therapies to provide supportive trauma-informed care that respects cultural, religious and individual needs. He views clients holistically (a mind-body connection) and believes a welcoming, safe environment allows clients to heal, grow and align with their identified goals.
• Angela Pohlen, LMHC-A, graduated from Indiana State University with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She has worked previously with college students helping them navigate their anxiety and career options, in addition to experience working with adults and families/couples. She specializes in anxiety (time management issues, boundary setting, communication), couple’s/family issues (relationship conflict and sex therapy), chronic Illness and pain, and group work. She has experience working with the BDSM community, polyamorous couples, disabled clients, and has worked closely with Vocational Rehabilitation. Angela utilizes Reality Therapy and Choice theory as well as Solution-Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interventions. Angela’s goal is to help clients take their power back from the barriers that hold them back and see the best version of themselves and the strengths they offer.
• Tom Trent, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who treats persons of all ages. He has extensive experience helping families, children and adolescents deal with a variety of concerns. Tom is adept at treating individuals with anxiety and depression and other chronic mental health conditions, including conditions common within elderly populations. He also specializes in treatment of members of the LGBTQ community.