Ilyse's Story
Ilyse Hildebrand, ACSW, LCSW
Ilyse Hildebrand, LCSW, ACSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) serving clients in the Indianapolis, Ind., region. She graduated magna cum laude with her Masters in Social Work from Indiana University, and completed postgraduate work at the Family Growth Center, a specialized clinic for the treatment of child sexual abuse in Indianapolis. She has been working in the area of complex trauma and attachment for nearly 30 years. Her professional focus includes:
- Child and Adult Survivors of Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse, and Neglect
- Survivors of Torture
- Survivors of Ritualistic Abuse
- Sexually Reactive Children
- Victims of Domestic Violence/Relational Trauma
- Survivors of Loved One/Parent Murder or Murder-Suicide
- Adoption and Attachment Issues
- Orphanage Neglect
Ilyse has been an expert witness in both criminal and civil legal matters, consulted with state and local agencies, and advised the Department of Child and Family Services. She has also trained other clinicians through regional and national seminars, one-on-one consultations and workshops.
She is trained in the use of IRRT, EMDR, Theraplay®, attachment therapy, somatic therapy, as well as play, art and sand tray therapies.
Ilyse has maintained a private practice since 2000, providing treatment in a "PACE-ful" environment with her therapy dog Siler.
Trudi's Story
Trudi Wolfe, LCSW, ACSW
Trudi Wolfe, ACSW, LCSW holds professional licenses in clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, and school counseling. Trudi earned two master's degrees at Indiana State University in counseling and in marriage and family therapy. She also received her Masters of Social Work (MSW) from Indiana University and her Certificate in Applied Educational Neuroscience from Butler University.
Trudi has worked in the field of psychotherapy and counseling for over 35 years in a variety of settings including residential, inpatient, outpatient, and school. Throughout her career, she has helped clients from ages two through adulthood who have experienced trauma. Trudi worked 14 years at the Family Growth Center, a clinic specializing in providing trauma therapy for survivors of childhood sexual abuse and developmental trauma.
As a school counselor, Trudi has been awarded both state and national awards for her school's comprehensive school counseling program. In 2017, Trudi was instrumental in her school district being awarded the Lilly Endowment School Comprehensive Counseling initiative grant. Trudi has provided trainings and consultation for schools in setting up programs that are trauma-informed and brain-aligned. She has also given multiple presentations for the Indiana School Counselor Association state conference and Keep Indiana Learning through the Central Indiana Educational Service Center.
Trudi has expertise in the following areas:
- Child and Adult Survivors of Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse and Neglect
- Complex Trauma/Developmental Trauma
- Group Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Grief Therapy
- Trauma-informed Schools and Brain-aligned Practices for Schools
- Development of Comprehensive School Counseling Programs
- Professional Presentations on a Variety of School Counseling Initiatives
Currently, Trudi facilitates groups for trauma survivors at the Indianapolis Trauma Therapy Center. She also provides consultation and training on trauma-informed practices for schools. Trudi offers in-person professional development (PD) as well as an online "Train-the-Trainer" Series: Levels 1-3. Learn more at https://HelpingHealTrauma.com/Professional-Development
Read her most recent blogs about building a trauma-informed school: https://keepindianalearning.org/building-trauma-informed-school/ ; https://keepindianalearning.org/knowledge-opportunities-allies-experiences/
The journey to become a trauma-informed school is not a short one. Trudi Wolfe wraps up her four part series exploring the impact of this process:
https://keepindianalearning.org/ripple-effect-impact-trauma-informed-school/
Read more about Trudi on the ORCID ID page as well as find links to her additional publications:
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6942-0204
Lisa's Story
Lisa Fero, Office Manager
Lisa came to Indianapolis Trauma Therapy Center after working in the health insurance industry for nearly 30 years. Lisa is instrumental in the ongoing operations of the trauma center, and supports both our team and clients with the following:
- Responding to phone and email inquiries
- Managing our waiting lists
- Coordinating groups and workshops
- Facilitating interoffice and external referrals
- Processing payments
- Answering billing questions
- Providing general information about ITTC's mission and services
In her free time, Lisa enjoys spending time with her daughter, walking in nature, reading, and volunteering for some of her favorite causes including a beloved cat rescue.
Contact Lisa at Support@HelpingHealTrauma.com for more information about how to begin your healing journey with the Indianapolis Trauma Therapy Center.