About Us
Mark Goins
Mark is the Director of New Life Counseling. He is a pastoral counselor and has worked with a wide range of clients from youth residential treatment to affluent adults. He is proficient in using the Enneagram. Mark is a trained spiritual director.
Kaelyn Schar
Kaelyn graduated with her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has worked with children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. She works from a systemic point of view, meaning she views the individual as a whole part of a family system. Together Kaelyn can examine your entire system and how that impacts you as an individual. By viewing the individual holistically, Kaelyn hopes to bring freedom and healing.
Therapist Statement
My passion is working with children, adolescents, individuals, and couples who have faced mental health struggles, trauma, abuse, or spiritual hurt. I want to walk alongside you as we process the pain you have felt while helping you foster relationships where you feel seen, heard, and loved. Change is possible and through collaboration, we will be able to find true freedom from your pain. I am eager to come alongside you and create a safe place for you as you begin to wrestle through hard questions.
When I am outside of the counseling room I enjoy spending time with my husband and family. We enjoy going on hikes, drinking coffee, and exploring downtown Indianapolis. I also enjoy investing and serving in our church community. I often feel recharged by being in nature, having meaningful conversations with friends, and deepening my relationship with God.
Dave Taylor
Dave Taylor is a licensed social worker who loves helping others find their way. He has worked in various helping professions in the world of mental health since 2006, primarily serving people diagnosed with intellectual disabilities. Since 2012, Dave has worked as a clinical behavioral consultant, helping people understand why they do what they do, and helping them find more effective ways to meet their needs. Dave brings his skills to New Life Counseling, helping people in the midst of the struggles life has brought them since 2021. In his spare time, Dave enjoys hiking, playing guitar, and spending time trying to make his kids laugh. He accepts their groans graciously.