Because You Matter

Annika Fuller is a Master of Social Work student at Indiana University. She has experience working with adults facing addiction and life after incarceration and is passionate about helping and advocating for individuals from all backgrounds. Annika comes from an agricultural background and is committed to increasing access to resources and support in rural communities.

Drawing from her personal and professional experiences, Annika understands the challenges that can arise when services are limited. She is enthusiastic about providing psychoeducation and helping clients better understand the origins of their behaviors, thought patterns, and emotions. Through a supportive and collaborative approach, she works to empower clients as they pursue growth and positive change.

Hallie Gust is a Master of Social Work student and Wraparound Facilitator. She has experience in family systems, care coordination, and strengths-based intervention. She supports clients in building coping skills and emotional awareness.

She helps clients develop communication strategies and navigate complex needs. Her approach is supportive, collaborative, and client-centered. She works effectively with individuals and families.

Hi, I’m Evelyn Seymour, a graduate student in social work. I have experience providing behavioral health services to neurodivergent individuals and helping them develop skills that support long-term success. I have also provided crisis intervention services through a crisis hotline.

My areas of experience include depression, autism, skill development, and life transitions. I strive to create a warm and empathetic environment where clients feel supported and understood. My approach is strengths-based and considers both the individual and the systems that shape their experiences. To learn more or schedule a consultation, please call (812) 302-2753.

Abigale Strader is an MSW student practitioner who supports individuals navigating emotional challenges and recovery journeys. She has interests in community resources, crisis care, and care coordination. Abigale also works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma-related concerns.

She values empathy, resilience, and person-centered care in her work with clients. Abigale strives to create a compassionate, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where individuals feel heard, respected, and empowered in their growth and healing.

Kristin has been part of Because You Matter since it began. With over 20 years of clinical experience, she is dedicated to mentoring and guiding future practitioners as the program’s clinical supervisor and practicum instructor. Currently a doctoral candidate, Kristin is also an emerging scholar with a research focus on digital equity and rural telehealth.

Jenny has been with BYM since 2023 as a practicum student and then task instructor. Now in private practice, Jenny serves as our designated intervention trainer, bringing real-word experience to teach our students evidenced-based best practices. She is passionate about access to rural mental health services and has a huge heart for Because You Matter.

John Keesler’s work focuses on strengthening rural community workforce development, with an emphasis on expanding capacity to address mental health needs. His research and practice center on building sustainable systems that support providers and improve access to care in underserved communities.

David Wilkerson focuses on advancing rural access to digital technologies that support mental health services and community-based care. His work explores how technology can be integrated with trusted local networks to expand reach, improve engagement, and strengthen outcomes in rural settings.