Lynn Pittman, MSW, LCSW

Lead Therapist

Lynn has 15 years of experience in the mental health field. Lynn began her career doing Case Management for the DBT team at Centerstone while obtaining her Master’s Degree in Social Work at IUPUI. Upon completion of her degree in 2011, Lynn gained experience working for Turning Point Domestic Violence Agency as well as providing individual counseling to a diverse population of clients ranging in age from 5 to 82. Lynn has advanced training in EMDR and uses this treatment modality regularly in her practice. Lynn also has extensive experience treating complex trauma, domestic violence and sexual assault, addictions treatment, parenting and co-occurring disorders. Lynn provides warmth and empathy while taking a holistic approach working collaboratively with clients to help them find solutions to the changes they seek to make in their lives. 

Inclusive Options, LLC is so excited to have Lynn on board as we work to diversify the skill level of our staff and what we are able to offer to the community. Lynn helps to fill a much needed gap of services that we have in our community and we are excited to support her in supporting her clients!

Fran Taylor, LMHC

Therapist

Fran has been a mental health therapist in the Columbus community for many years and has been in the mental health field for more than 20 years.  She joined the Inclusive Options team in the Fall of 2024. She has experience in working with a wide variety of populations including families, children, relationship & marriage, grief and general counseling needs. Fran is passionate about supporting those in need of mental health services in our community.

Spencer Prather LMHC-A

Therapist

Spencer is a native of Columbus, Indiana, and earned his Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from IUPUC in August 2023. He is working towards his Licensed Mental Health Counselor-Associate credential, and will be practicing under a temporary permit from the state of Indiana. Spencer has worked in various different settings, ranging from group practices like Inclusive Options, LLC to a college counseling center and intensive outpatient substance abuse treatment. In counseling, Spencer utilizes a combination of theories, but specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy. Most of Spencer's experience has been with adults, addressing such concerns as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, domestic violence, and stress management, among others. Spencer has also worked alongside adolescents dealing with depression, anxiety, and has provided career counseling services to many different ages. 

Spencer is passionate about walking alongside people on their journeys toward self-betterment. In his office, the client is the expert on their story, and Spencer provides a person-centered environment for the client to be empowered and rediscover their own strength. In his free time, Spencer is a runner, an avid fan of baseball and football, enjoys RPG video games, and plays the bass guitar. 

Dr. Anna Merrill

Consulting Psychologist

Dr. Anna Merrill is a Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor in the School Psychology Program at Indiana University - Bloomington. She is also the clinical director of the Learning and Developmental Evaluation Clinic at IU and provides clinical supervision for doctoral students training to become future psychologists.  Dr. Merrill is a licensed psychologist and has worked in clinical practice in school, hospital, and private practice settings in Indiana and Massachusetts.  

Dr. Merrill provides psychological consultation services for children and families receiving diagnostic evaluations through Inclusive Options. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults with intellectual and neurodevelopmental disabilities as well as other social, learning, and behavioral challenges. She is particularly interested in assessment and intervention of autism spectrum disorder with a particular interest in the female presentation of autism and the intersection of autism and gender identity.

Ashtyn Robinson, RBT

Community Outreach Coordinator & IUC Counseling Intern

Ashtyn joined the team in the Fall of 2024 and is currently our Community Resource Coordinator and an intern through the counselling program at IUC. We are excited to have her on board in a role that will help to support and connect our families with community resources and share what Inclusive Options, LLC will be offering as we continue to grow. 

Ashtyn has been an RBT for three years. She has experience as an RBT for one year in school setting and one year in clinic setting. She has  worked with those on the spectrum from ages three to 18 and has "loved every minute of it". Mental health and working with kids is her passion and she plans to combine this by becoming a LMHC and BCBA. She is currently attending IUPUC for the Mental Health Counseling Master degree program.

Paige Wilson

IUC Counseling Intern

Paige is currently a student of the Mental Health Counseling Master's program at Indiana University Columbus. She also has a Bachelors degree in Psychology. For the past 2 years she has worked part time at Tara treatment center in a clinical support position facilitating psychoeducation groups and working to meet client needs. 

Paige has an overall goal of working with the younger populations. She is dedicated to helping adolescents learn healthy coping skills to overcome trauma, anxiety, depression and to live happier, healthier lives.