Counseling Staff

Since 2012, Mashiur Khan, MD, has faithfully served patients and families in the Southern Indiana region and has now been with Childplace for over 10 years. Originally from Huntington, West Virginia, he completed his Bachelor of Science at the University of Notre Dame. He attended the University of Louisville for medical school, psychiatry residency, and child and adolescent fellowship. He was awarded the Mohammad Shafii, MD Award for Excellence in his fellowship. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He has been involved in all levels of care, including acute inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and traditional outpatient (including telepsychiatry).

Dr. Khan follows the philosophy of treating the whole person and family system and utilizes the biopsychosocial spiritual formulation to guide diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Khan has also developed a special interest and expertise in utilizing genetic testing for psychiatric medications in his practice.

Outside of work, Dr. Khan spends time with his wife and 2 children. He is classically trained as a pianist and violinist. He holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. He enjoys working on his golf game as well as driving cars. 

Melissa received her MSSW through the University of Louisville and obtained her LCSW two years after graduation, in 2014. She has her certification in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy and is a TBRI Practitioner. In addition, she has experience in working with children and adolescents who have experienced trauma, experienced foster care and children and adolescents who have been adopted.

Melissa has been married to her husband Kyle for over 15 years and has two children. They all enjoy spending time outside, going to Reds baseball games, and traveling to the beach.

Lisa received her MSSW through the University of Louisville. Lisa has her certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy. She has completed the University of Louisville’s Juvenile Sexual Offender Counselor Certification Program. Lisa also has received the title of Master Addiction Counselor through the National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals.

Susan received her M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Indiana University. She obtained her LCSW and LMFT license in 1993. She also has her certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Susan has extensive previous experience working in private practice and community based services.

Jake likes jumping out of airplanes and solving Rubik’s Cubes for fun, though not (yet) at the same time. He earned a Bachelor’s in Preaching from Johnson University in Tennessee, then a Master’s in Counseling from Asbury Seminary in Florida. When he started his career, he served as a Connections Pastor in the Christian Church, and a Case Manager at Lifespring, before coming to Childplace in 2021. Now, he works as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate and serve clients of all ages and with various mental health concerns. In the office, he often uses techniques of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Internal Family Systems. He wakes up every day to partner with people who are navigating life’s challenges and help them create good lives, full of clarity, peace, and significance. One of his favorite quotes is “History proves you’ve survived 100% of your most difficult days. You’ve already come so far, so don’t give up now, just take the next right step.”

Lauren is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with her Masters in Social Work and Masters in Couples and Family Therapy from the University of Louisville. She has been a practicing clinician since 2019 with a background in working with children and adolescents who have experienced trauma. She has been trained in both Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help children and families heal in the aftermath of trauma. Lauren believes whole heartedly in working together with families and other support systems to help her clients build resiliency and work towards healthy attachments. In her free time, Lauren loves to spend time with her husband and two dogs as well as singing, dancing, or reading.

Samantha received her Masters in Clinical Health Counseling from Spalding University, and in 2024 she obtained her license to practice. Prior to working with Childplace, Samantha gained experience working with families and children involved with the Department of Child Services and Probation Services. She enjoys using games and activities to foster a positive therapeutic relationship with her clients. She’s a self-proclaimed nerd at heart and enjoys incorporating that into her sessions. She has dreams of pursuing a Psy.D. in Art Therapy one day! In her free time, she likes to read, build legos, and spend time with her fiancé and her dog, Nova.

Christian joined Childplace in the summer of 2014. He graduated from IUS with his Bachelors in Secondary Education; and then in 2023 graduated from Indiana Wesleyan with his Masters of Social Work. He currently operates in several different roles at Childplace: traditional therapy, Intensive Behavioral Intervention, client groups and skill building, and parent skills training. Beginning in spring of 2024, he began utilizing a certified Therapy Dog in conjunction with traditional therapeutic practices. Korra the therapy dog quickly became a cherished member of the Childplace team.