Our Dream Team is where the magic happens

We are a female- and queer-owned business focusing on service, social justice, equity, and self-care.

All of our Clinical Staff are EMDR trained, Attachment- and Trauma-Informed, and are committed to creating a healing space for

everyone.

OUR CLINICIANS

Amina
She/Her
Therapy Dog

A Carolina dog mix, Amina was adopted from the Bloomington Animal Shelter in 2017 and in 2019 became a Monroe County Humane Association Therapy Team along with her best human friend, Nurturing Connections therapist Emily Corturillo. Amina is happy and playful, and she also appreciates a good snuggle. She likes children as much as they like her and enjoys connection with people of all ages. When she's not at work, Amina enjoys goofing with her sister Sabina and emitting expressive sighs as she settles in for a good nap.

Emily Corturillo
Any Pronouns
Mental Health Therapist

A settler in so-called Bloomington, Indiana, Emily recognizes the Miami, Potawatomi, Shawnee, and Delaware peoples as the ancestral, present, and future caretakers of this land.

Emily is passionate about relationships and families, focusing on ways to improve relationships between teens and parents, collaborating with teens that get a bad rap, working with people in non-traditional and traditional relationship structures, and yielding space to anyone who has ever felt disenfranchised to speak, whisper, shout, or sing their experiences.

A Systemic Therapist, Emily infuses everything they do with the spirit of Narrative Therapy, a postmodern approach that focuses on the impact of our values on the stories we tell about our lives and experiences. Additionally, Emily is an EMDR trained clinician. Relationship work is guided by Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method.

Emily received a MS in the Human Development and Family Science Couple and Family Therapy program at North Dakota State University in 2015. Emily is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Indiana, Independent Marriage and Family Therapist in Ohio, and a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist in Connecticut. Emily provides outpatient therapy services for individuals, families, and those in relationships. Emily primarily collaborates with teens, young adults, and adults of any age. Emily is trauma-informed and uses attachment theory as a lens through which to understand interpersonal needs.

In their free time, you can find Emily watching the crows, playing Pathfinder with fellow Nurturing Connections clinician, Jess, and reading with their service dog / the Nurturing Connections' MCHA therapy dog Amina.

Emily is a COVID-conscious therapist. They will be wearing a KN95 to all in-person sessions. Masks and respirators are available to clients at the office.

Jess Ullrich
Any Pronouns
Mental Health Therapist

Jess Ullrich earned their M.S.Ed in Mental Health Counseling from Indiana University and received their LMHC designation in March of 2024. Jess describes themself as a passionate advocate on behalf of their clients; to that end, they hope to promote an inclusive, intersectional approach to social justice throughout their life and work. Jess welcomes clients of all kinds and is enthusiastic about creating a welcoming environment and a sense of gentle but unconditional support tailored to each individual's unique needs.

In particular, they also hope to harness their life experience as an LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse person to provide empathetic and informed support for queer and neurodiverse clients across the lifespan. Jess believes that each person's healing is a unique and holistic process, and they're very fond of incorporating non-traditional and unconventional therapeutic techniques whenever they are appropriate.

Because they have experience dealing with health concerns and vulnerabilities of their own, Jess is very proactive about COVID safety in both their own life and in in-person therapy settings.

Jess has far too many hobbies; their favorites as of late have included playing the critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV, tabletop gaming, creating digital art, singing, and noodling on their beloved lute-kulele.

Specialties: Pre-Teens, Teens, Young Adults, Adults, LGBTQIA+, Autism, ADHD, OCD, Body Image, Depression, Anxiety, TraumaTreatment modalities: Client Centered Therapy, EMDR, CBT, Non-directive play therapy techniques, Internal Family Systems-based techniques, ADHD and autism-based self-advocacy, skill-building, and psychoeducation, I-CBT for OCD management, Existential therapeutic techniques, Mindfulness and anxiety management techniques.

Abby Frasier
She/Her
Mental Health Therapist

Abby is known for her infectious smile and playful energy. She is a child therapist who is thrilled to work with kids under age 10! She received her master's degree in Mental Health Counseling and Counseling Education at Indiana University Bloomington in 2023, and her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, Criminal Justice, and Interpersonal Relations at Ball State University in 2021.

Abby is trained in EMDR, as well as Play Therapy. Abby lights up when working with children, and she has experience with young pre-verbal children, as well. Known for her creativity, she loves to incorporate crafting/art into sessions. Her specialties are behavioral issues, AuDHD, attachment, sexual trauma, PTSD, adoption/foster care, depression, grief, anxiety, and more.

When she is not providing therapy services, she enjoys crafting, gaming, writing, crystal-collecting, and spending time with her dear friends. Her favorite past-time is spending quality time with her family, including her sweet cat, OJ. She looks forward to getting to know you!

Katie King
She/Her
Founder

CERTIFICATIONS

LCSW (IN)
PMH-C
Certified EMDR Therapist
EMDRIA-Approved Consultant & Coach for EMDR Consulting
Certified Joy Potential Coach
IFS-Informed EMDR Therapist and Syzygy training Guide
Parent Coach-Being With ™ with Robyn Gobbel

Katie is known for her steadfast authenticity, playful spirit, and nurturing energy. Her dream is to create a space of healing for people to experience connection with themselves, their family, and their community. She uses a strengths- and relationship-based approach to therapy, using interpersonal neurobiology concepts, somatic practices, an attachment lens, and curiosity to understand the reasons behind behavior. Katie lights up when working with parents and other helpers and healers.

In addition to being a facilitator of healing journeys, Katie is a proud mom of two sons and two bonus children. You can find her walking her dogs, listening to Taylor Swift, snuggling her cats, or reading historical fiction in warm sunshine. She lives with her family in Bloomington, Indiana.

Fun fact: Her 11 year old wrote this bio!

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OUR SUPPORT TEAM

Katie Middleton
She/Her
Administrative and Billing Specialist

Katie brings a strong background in healthcare administration and medical billing, with specialized training in healthcare administration and medical coding. After taking time during the pandemic to prioritize her family, she relaunched her career with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and compassionate support for both patients and providers.

She is experienced in medical billing, insurance coordination, scheduling, and patient data management, with a proven ability to strike a balance between efficiency and a personal touch. Katie excels at maintaining organized operations, ensuring smooth workflows, and supporting both clinical teams and the families they serve.

Outside of work, Katie is proud to be part of a blended family and the mom of three amazing kids — a teenager, a middle-schooler, and an energetic little one — who fill her world with sports, school events, and everyday adventures. Between softball games, wrestling matches, birthday parties, and memory projects, she has become the chief organizer of chaos, cheerleader, and creative force in her family.

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