Therapists in Schererville, IN

No one gets to where they are by accident. Sometimes life is hard, things are out of our control, and we need a little help to make it through. I meet people where they are and try to help them towards the life that they want to live. I provide a space of non-judgment and acceptance and hope to help clients also find this within themselves. I work with clients of all ages and stages of life.

My approach to psychotherapy is holistic, integrating mind body and spirit, through a variety of modalities. My personal belief system influences my work. Specifically, I believe that as individuals, we continually bring forth new possibilities. People come to therapy with wounds. But it is in the wounds that the light shines in. In therapy, we learn we need not fear the places where one feels stuck, overwhelmed or enslaved. My diverse background has deepened my understanding for those wrestling with existential, spiritual and religious belonging, life transitions, sexual orientation, relational challenges and childhood traumas.

My focus is to empower families by improving their relationships and communication so family members are more of a support than a burden to each other. Family issues that I commonly treat are couple's communication, sexual issues in a relationship, mixed-agenda couples (where one is considering a divorce), co-parenting after a divorce, behavior issues with children, as well as abuse or neglect in families. I also help families where a member struggles with self-injury, depression, or anxiety.

I am a psychotherapist working with people over 20 years. I use an existential approach touching all theories to understand and help my clients, I have worked with both children and adults, one on one therapy, play therapy and art therapy. I work with parents of children and adolescents. I am familiar with RAD, DBT, CBT, and psychotherapy. Individual, family and sometimes couples. I work with body, mind and spirit and mindfulness of living in the now. I am familiar with DCS and the juvenile courts.

I use cutting edge interventions with often quick results. My training and focus is to help you dismantle faulty beliefs, discover your goals and values, and achieve personal growth, so that you can discover the freedom to live your best life. Therapy can be a powerful experience that can positively impact your life in various ways. Whether issues are social, couples, family, work, childhood, trauma, physical and/or emotional abuse, substance and/or alcohol use, anger, trust issues, adhd, academic, lack of motivation, anxiety or depression, therapy can be effective in helping you achieve your goals to live your best life!

My ideal client is someone who wants to actively pursue new paths to find their true, healthy self. Ideally, ready to do the work. I am here to challenge cognitive distortions. I will be a partner in brainstorming issues and goals. Hard work from the client and support from an intuitive counselor will clear the path to the answers within.

Have you been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, depressed or like your life seems to be really hard right now? Maybe you are just so tired of always putting yourself last and have lost who you are and what you want out of life. Or, you have been feeling disconnected in your relationship due to having the same arguments, the same issues, or feeling like roommates, and you just don't know how to make it better. Or, you have recently gone through a divorce or breakup and you just don't know how to pick up the pieces, heal, and move forward. You really just want to finally experience some peace, clarity, and to get your life back.

My ideal client would be someone who is geared towards helping themselves and needing guidance on how to do so. Someone who has a grasp on the importance of the client putting in the work to truly help heal themselves but needing assistance ensuring they are doing things in a healthy and emotionally intelligent fashion. Talk therapy is very important for clients who even just want to come and vent, which I believe helps the mind unclutter.

I appreciate someone with an open heart and a willingness to explore their inner self. I value individuals who are ready to engage and connect in meaningful conversations. I know it can be hard to take the first step for help, and look for someone who is committed to their own growth and willing to collaborate in their goals. Trust, honesty, and a desire to change create a supportive connecting environment where healing and transformation can take place.

A client who desires to accept partnership and engage in being open to change is the most ideal client. I prefer to work with adults and older adolescents struggling with addictions, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and trauma. I have a vast amount of experience working in the field of trauma. Due to my experience working in community mental health, I also work well with those with intense mental health and substance abuse treatment needs. I have worked both inpatient and outpatient experiences, resulting in my flexibility to help stabilize in a crisis and to work with individuals at any level.

My ideal client is someone who acknowledges a problem exists, even if they don’t quite know what it is. The source of that issue can be discovered and processed through therapy, leaving the client with effective tools and skills to cope with and manage their emotions.

I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.

Telehealth sessions available; I currently have openings. With our everyday stressors, life will leave you feeling as if you are unreachable & helpless. I'm honored to work with ALL people that are looking for support & desire a change in their life. I support clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders (including binge eating disorder) to reconnect my clients with their lives & to get unstuck, this I'm committed to. There are many struggles that often contribute greatly to our anxiety & make it challenging for us to focus on the here & now. I offer credit counseling. My You Tube Channel: bit.ly/3MOGd2D

My focus is on each individual person's needs and I consider helping as a journey that is done together, with the client being the director. I have more than 27 years of trauma experience, working with children, teens, adults, male and female, as well as in group settings. With my training and experience, I feel that I have a comprehensive understanding of trauma, its effects and what is needed to help a survivor heal and cope. I am a certified hypnotherapist and use this technique when working with trauma