Denise A. Ayo
Counselor, LMHCA (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3835 Edison Lakes Parkway, Suite 200, Mishawaka, IN 46545
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Do you (or someone close to you) love video games? Does it seem like the only place you belong is online or in game? Do games give you a place where you can be the person you wish you could be IRL? Video games are one of the most pervasive forms of media today. They hone important skills like perseverance, curiosity, and problem-solving. In addition, they provide social connection, clear rules and expectations, opportunities to try on new roles and identities, and immersive narratives that allow us to explore (or escape) ourselves and the world around us.
I am a gamer who has published and taught on video games and pop culture. I am also a licensed counselor who is passionate about integrating geek culture into the therapeutic process. I welcome adult and adolescent gamers facing such challenges as depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief as well as those who believe their gaming has become problematic.
TLDR: If video games bring value to your life, I want to use them in our work together. If they are an issue, I want to help you to restore balance.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
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Denise A. Ayo
Counselor, LMHCA
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Indiana / 88001819A Denise A. Ayo
- Degree/Diploma from Indiana University South Bend, M.S.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.S.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling / 2022
- Degree/Diploma from University of Notre Dame, Ph.D. in English Ph.D. in English / 2013
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Denise A. Ayo
Counselor, LMHCA
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Neurodivergent Affirming
- LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career Counseling
- Depression
- Divorce
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
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Denise A. Ayo
Counselor, LMHCA
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Integrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
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Denise A. Ayo
Counselor, LMHCA
Location
Primary Location
Recore Counseling
3835 Edison Lakes Parkway
Suite 200
Mishawaka, IN 46545
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Denise A. Ayo
Counselor, LMHCA