History
Our Beginning
The Cabin Counseling and Resource Center began in 1999 as a small counseling ministry within Zionsville Presbyterian Church. It was created to meet a growing need for accessible, professional mental health support in the community. With only two providers at its start, the organization focused on offering compassionate, client-centered care to individuals and families.
Growth and Independence
In 2002, Deidra Rausch, LMFT, became Executive Director and guided the organization through significant early growth. As demand for services increased, The Cabin transitioned in 2010 from a church-based ministry to an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This shift allowed the organization to expand its services, broaden community partnerships, and strengthen its long-term sustainability.
Expanding The Cabin Services and Locations
Over the following decade, The Cabin expanded its clinical offerings to serve children, teens, adults, couples, and families across a wide range of mental health needs. The organization also grew geographically, opening a Westfield office in 2019 and a Lebanon office in 2022 to increase access for residents of Hamilton and Boone counties.
Making Care Accessible
Throughout its history, The Cabin has maintained a commitment to ensuring that financial hardship does not prevent individuals from receiving care. The organization provides sliding-scale support and financial assistance through The Samaritan Fund to help clients access counseling regardless of their ability to pay.
The Cabin Today
Today, The Cabin operates as a trusted mental health provider with multiple locations, a diverse team of licensed providers, and a mission centered on compassion, accessibility, and professional excellence.
Meet Our Founder
Deidra T. Rausch, PhD, Founder, is a highly respected leader in mental health who helped shape The Cabin into what it is today. As one of its first two providers, she played a key role in building its mission: ensuring that no one is turned away from mental health care due to financial hardship. Under her leadership, The Cabin grew from a small church-based practice into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2009—a transformation made possible by her vision, the dedication of four therapists, and a leap of faith. Over her tenure, she helped raise more than $2,000,000 to support accessible mental health care.
The Cabin has grown into a trusted mental health resource with 37 staff members, including 27 therapists, a life coach, a dietitian, and a dedicated administrative team across four locations.
After 25 years as Executive Director and clinician, she retired from The Cabin. We are deeply grateful for her leadership and the lasting impact she has had on our organization and the community.