Limelight Recovery

Mental Health & Addiction Recovery · Telehealth

Choose YOU!

Welcome to Limelight Recovery. Your healing and growth are already inside you — we partner with you to unlock them.

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How We Help

Putting Your Highest Values First

Living by your highest values is the pathway to contentment and peace.

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Put You First

Experiences, traumas, genetics, systems and learned coping mechanisms can become barriers to who our innermost selves tell us we are supposed to be. We help you identify your values and take aligned action.

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Removing Obstacles

Trauma, depression, anxiety and substance use can feel overwhelming. Everything you need to overcome your struggles is already inside you — let us partner with you to unlock your own healing and growth.

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Our Vision

Our Mission is to promote wellness in our communities, honor individual differences, and empower people to identify their own values on which they can build a life of recovery.

Contact us or schedule a consultation to start putting yourself, your values, and your recovery first.

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A Message From Limelight Recovery

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We're Here For You

You Are Not Alone

We support individuals and families through the challenges that weigh the heaviest.

Services

Making Care Accessible

Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA) Certified Provider
Virtual Treatment only.

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Free Consultation

A free 15-minute video or phone consultation for prospective clients.

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Individual Therapy

One-on-one telehealth sessions tailored to your values, goals and healing journey.

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Fees & Insurance

Fees & Insurance

We accept most major insurance plans and offer flexible Self Pay options.

Insurance Plans We Accept

  • Traditional Medicaid & Medicare
  • Anthem / BCBS
  • CareSource
  • UHC / Optum
  • Aetna & Cigna
  • HealthSync
  • Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP)
  • HMO
  • Hoosier Care Connect Medicaid
  • Managed Health Services
  • Medicaid Hoosier Healthwise
  • Medicare Advantage HMO / PPO
  • Humana
  • Tricare

We're actively working on getting credentialed with more insurance companies.

Self Pay

Pay by cash, check, debit card, or credit card (American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa).

Payment is expected at the time of your consultation. Call today and ask about our rates.

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Cancellation Policy

Missing a session without canceling, or canceling with less than 24 hours' notice, results in a charge for the full cost of that session — because that time was reserved for you.

The Limelight Recovery team 🤝 The Limelight Team
Who We Are

Therapists You Trust, Ready When You Are

Limelight Recovery provides mental health and substance use treatment through compassionate licensed therapists serving four states.

📍 Indiana 📍 Maryland 📍 Virginia 📍 Washington, D.C.

We are proud partners with the Limelight Recovery Foundation: donate to the Foundation →

Our Mission is to promote wellness in our communities, honor individual differences, and empower people to identify their own values on which they can build a life of recovery.
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Support for the Journey

We have the experience and potential to help people struggling with mental illness and addiction. Asking for help isn't easy — finding it when you're ready is harder. We'll be with you at every step.

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Professionalism & Experience

As professionally trained and experienced therapists, we have the tools and understanding to help you create the life you imagine — and a renewed sense of self.

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Taking the Steps

Committing to a healthier lifestyle is a big commitment that takes dedication. Our commitment is to provide you with accountability, understanding and support.

Meet The Team

Our Licensed Therapists

Compassionate, experienced clinicians serving Indiana — with D.M.V coverage launching soon.

Dr. Lawrence Fianko

Dr. Lawrence Fianko

Founder & CEO · LCSW (IL, VA), LMSW (MD), LSW (IN)

Dr. Lawrence Fianko

A social work professional with a passion for supporting individuals struggling with substance use, depression, and anxiety. Holding licensure as an LCSW in Illinois and Virginia, LMSW in Maryland, and LSW in Indiana, Lawrence brings clinical experience from Centerstone Indiana, Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center and Indiana University Health Emergency Departments — rooted in empathy, resilience, and high-quality, affordable care for marginalized communities.

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Dr. Michael Whiteside II

Dr. Michael Whiteside II

Clinical Supervisor · LCSW

Dr. Michael Whiteside II, LCSW

Dr. Michael Whiteside II is an innovative mental health expert specializing in interpersonal relationships involving family, marital, peer, romantic, and occupational dynamics. His work involves assisting individuals and agencies in recognizing, dissecting, and understanding the mechanics and the impact that relationships have on individual satisfaction and overall fulfillment. As the clinical supervisor for Limelight Recovery, Dr. Whiteside brings an arsenal of clinical approaches, rapport building enhancements, and inventive tactics to quality care.

As a clinician, Michael has served in various clinical settings including outpatient private practice, college counseling centers, and psychiatric inpatient care during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout his career, he believes in highlighting patients' strengths, full understanding of their environment and associated impacts on self-image and self-efficacy, as well as the automatic mental processes that hinder the life deserved, not just accepted. Dr. Whiteside uses a variety of therapeutic approaches to meet the patient's unique needs while focusing mainly on the implicit and nonconscious aspects of life that contribute and create suffering as derived from his training at the Institute for Clinical Social Work that materialized in his PhD in Clinical Social Work. He also balanced this approach with procedural methods such as CBT as derived from his Master of Social Work from Indiana University Bloomington. Dr. Whiteside wholeheartedly believes in seeing the full person, assessing their suffering in their unique cultural experience, and proving care that matters most to the patient and the patient's priorities.

Dr. Michael Whiteside serves as General Partner for his group practice, Reclaiming Royalty, which involves providing strategic vision for the entire organization, managing various administrative aspects including business development, and stakeholder relationship management with various community partners. He balances this work with being the Clinical Director which centers on providing clinical focus and direction for all staff, managing and implementing clinical supervision, patient satisfaction and referral growth, as well as design and implement the cooccurring services such as mental health consulting, workshop and training facilitation, and community education on common workplace mental health challenges under his Success Management™ model.

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Alyson Grider

Alyson Grider

Psychotherapist · LCSW

Alyson Grider, LCSW

Served as Co-Founder and President of Limelight Recovery from 2020 through early 2025, contributing significantly to the organization’s growth and development. She currently serves as a Therapist, providing clinical services and supporting clients through their recovery and mental health journeys.

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Denetra Taylor

Denetra Taylor

Psychotherapist · LMHC, LCAC

Denetra Taylor, LMHC, LCAC

My most influential experience includes working with individuals and groups and assuring that their needs have been addressed with case management, counseling, resources, and referrals. I have not only strived to provide services for my clients but their families as well, with experience supporting individuals faced with behavioral and mental health issues, crisis intervention, homelessness, and substance abuse.

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Tammi Prince

Tammi Prince

Psychotherapist · LMHC, LCAC, CSAYC

Tammi Prince, LMHC, LCAC, CSAYC

Tammi Prince is a Licensed Mental Health and Clinical Addictions Counselor. Her compassionate but assertive approach, paired with her belief that the client brings the expertise of "what is" and the counselor brings the expertise of "what could be", motivates her work with individuals, families and groups. With 22+ years of experience, she specializes in crisis intervention, grief, substance abuse, anger management and empowering individuals through life's transitions.

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Brittany Wright

Brittany Wright

Psychotherapist · LMHCA

Brittany Wright, LMHCA

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) with a specialization in substance use. Since 2018, I have worked with individuals facing mental health and substance use disorders, helping them navigate their journey toward healing and stability. Undergraduate degree in Psychology from Georgia State University and Master's in Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

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Kylee Leland

Kylee Leland

Psychotherapist · MSW, LSW

Kylee Leland, MSW, LSW

Kylee is a warm and empathetic therapist who helps clients focus on strengths and practical solutions while navigating life's challenges. She specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use disorders, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions, using a trauma-informed approach that integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI). With 18+ years in the mental health field, she creates a supportive space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered.

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Destiny Alao-Hamed

Destiny Alao-Hamed

MSW Intern

Destiny Alao-Hamed, BSW

Destiny Alao-Hamed is a Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW) with over 13 years of experience, beginning in child welfare with family case management, mentoring incarcerated juveniles during reentry, and working as an elementary school counselor. Currently pursuing her MSW, she is dedicated to supporting adults in Indiana navigating trauma, mental health and addiction.

Amber Schutte

Amber Schutte

MSW Intern

Amber Schutte

Amber Schutte is a Master of Social Work (MSW) intern from Indiana University, holding a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Bowling Green State University. She is especially passionate about supporting first responders and individuals navigating high-stress environments, with experience in mental health case management, peer support facilitation and crisis response.

Kadyn O'Brien

Kadyn O'Brien

MSW Intern

Kadyn O'Brien

Kadyn O'Brien is a Master of Social Work intern from South Dakota who brings a caring, culturally open perspective to mental health care. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Gender and Women's Studies from Minnesota State University, Mankato, which helped shape her understanding of different backgrounds and community needs. Kadyn has experience supporting immigrants and refugees by helping them find jobs and leading simple, interactive classes focused on mental wellness, life skills, and building connections.

At the heart of Kadyn's work is a real belief in the natural strengths and inner toughness of every person. Known for being empathetic, honest, and determined, she works hard to create a warm, comfortable space where clients feel supported and heard. She bases her care on trauma-informed, strengths-based, and client-centered ideas. Always eager to grow, Kadyn views every client interaction as a chance to learn, refine her skills, and become a better clinician. At Limelight Recovery, she is excited to support people through their recovery journey while continuing to learn and develop as a therapist.

Annie Hering

Annie Hering

MSW Intern

Annie Hering

Annie is a Master of Social Work (MSW) intern at Indiana University Indianapolis. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Indiana University East.

Annie is passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their emotions, better understand patterns that may be keeping them stuck, and work toward meaningful change. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and strengths-based practices.

Grounded in empathy and respect for the dignity and worth of each person, Annie believes in meeting clients where they are while recognizing their strengths and capacity for resilience. At Limelight Recovery, she is committed to helping clients feel heard, supported, and empowered as they work toward greater well-being and lasting change.

Emily Izadi

Emily Izadi

MSW Intern

Emily Izadi

Emily Izadi is a second year Master of Social Work student at Indiana University. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Sociology with a minor in Human Geography from Ball State University. Her professional background includes child protective services, family preservation counseling within a women's correctional setting, and case management with children, families, and individuals impacted by substance use.

Emily also has experience facilitating groups focused on parenting, life skills, and substance use. She values creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard and empowered. Emily is working toward becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and hopes to provide therapy to adults, with a particular interest in working with individuals who have experienced trauma.

Carmen De Casarella

Carmen De Casarella

MSW Intern

Carmen De Casarella

Carmen De Casarella is an MSW Intern with a B.S. in Business Administration.

Joseph Hamelo

Joseph Hamelo

Financial Consultant · FMVA, MSC, BSC

Joseph Hamelo, FMVA, MSC, BSC

Self-motivated Senior Accounts Officer with over five years of experience delivering high-end services to diverse businesses in the private sector. Skilled in regulatory reporting, accounting operations and tax accounting, with the ability to manage multiple projects while consistently meeting deadlines.

Nokhaiz Ibrar

Nokhaiz Ibrar

Director of Credentialing & Billing

Nokhaiz Ibrar

Nokhaiz Ibrar has a wealth of experience in the field of credentialing and billing. In his role as Director of Credentialing and Billing, he ensures the practice is in compliance with all relevant billing and credentialing regulations and policies, and works closely with insurance companies and other stakeholders to ensure clients receive the highest quality of care.

Muneeb Iqbal

Muneeb Iqbal

Assistant Director, Billing & Credentialing

Muneeb Iqbal

Muneeb Iqbal is an RCM Specialist with over 6 years of experience in mental health services. He has worked with healthcare providers across multiple states, gaining expertise in healthcare operations, practice management, and administrative processes. He is dedicated to helping providers streamline operations and achieve efficient, high-quality outcomes.

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