Experiential Therapy in La Porte County, IN

My passion is in working with adolescents, however, I also enjoy working with preteens (11-13), families, and young adults. I believe that creating a calm, comfortable, and open atmosphere for counseling can allow clients to let their guard down and feel as comfortable with the therapeutic process as possible. My goal is to empower clients to help themselves realize their true self, work on building on their strengths, process and learn from past experiences, and make both positive and pro-active adjustments moving forward. I want to assist clients with their personal growth as they become the best version of themselves.

Hello! I’m so grateful you have started your journey toward mental health. My name is Paige and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about working with folks to support them through life’s (sometimes many) stressors. Embarking on the journey of self-discovery and healing is a courageous step, and I'm here to offer compassionate support along the way. Whether you're seeking guidance for anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship issues, I am committed to fostering a therapeutic alliance that empowers you to embrace positive change and enhance your overall well-being.

It is challenging, vulnerable work to open up to a stranger, and I do not take that lightly. I understand and appreciate the courage it takes to select and trust a therapist, and that's why I put the relationship first. The most important thing about therapy is that you feel comfortable with your therapist. I strive to bring forward my genuine self and to provide you with honesty, security and integrity throughout your therapeutic process. Whatever you bring to the table, I want to partner with you to tackle your concerns together.

You are exactly where you need to be even though it may not feel that way. Everything you need to move through this chapter is with you. My job is to help you unfold that and give a little push. I utilize an integrative and holistic approach, based on your personality, needs and area of concern. Therefore, treatment is different for each person.

I work with children, families, parents, teens, and adults and strive to help them overcome challenges and hardships in their lives such as anxiety, depression, grief, adjustment and transition concerns, trauma, and many other mental health concerns. I seek to build a strong trusting relationship with my clients so that we can work together to work on some of life's harder issues.

I see both adults and adolescents for a variety of reasons including Depression, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief, Relationship issues and lifestyle changes. I also work with individuals who struggle with Eating disorders of restrictive and binge/purging type, as well as individuals contemplating Bariatric weight loss surgeries. In addition to these types of issues, I am certified as a Rapid Trauma Resolution clinician (RRT) to treat individuals who have experienced either single or multiple traumatic events in their lifetime.

Let me meet you where you’re at. I’m here to listen to you and collaborate with you through life’s difficulties. Meaning and purpose can be found in the brokenness of life.

Are you a parent with a child experiencing emotional or behavioral issues, finding yourself worn out, desperate to understand and help your child, and in need of support to find your way forward? Are you an adult impacted by and suffering from mental, emotional, or relational issues? Whether you're seeking to support your child or yourself, you need a safe space, a knowledgeable guide, and an empathic presence to help create the change and healing you desire to live your most meaningful and connected life. We are each our own best healer, with innate capacity and inherent wisdom. And we don't have to do it alone.

Prior to serving others’ in the field of Addictions/Substance Use and Mental Health issues, I served in the role of a Registered Nurse for multiple years. I received my BSN from Indiana University in 2002. I also served for The United States Air Force as an ICU nurse, and I am a proud Veteran of our country! Through my life journey and prayer, I decided to serve in the role of an Addictions/Mental Health therapist. I graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2017, with my M.A. in Licensed Clinical Addictions Counseling. I completed my Post-Masters in Licensed Mental Health Counseling in 2022, at IWU.

Are there areas of your life that feel unfinished or incomplete? Are you struggling with past experiences that affect you in your present life? Maybe you’ve lost sight of who you are and who you want to be? Maybe your true self is having a hard time shining through your anxiousness, depression, grief, and fears? Humanistic practices can open us up to experiential moments in therapy, helping us to identify internal feeling and messages we tell ourselves and provide space to shine again.

I believe all people can heal and change. I have witnessed profound growth in individuals struggling with lifelong, severe mental and emotional problems, and I am privileged to witness my clients' discovering their inner strength every day. Even if you feel hopeless, alone, and overwhelmed, if you're willing to reach out and engage the process of therapy, your path forward may be much brighter than you can see right now. I welcome the opportunity to work with individuals and their loved ones on their journey to greater health and creating meaning in their lives.

I specialize in working with those with anxiety and depression. I also have a particular focus on family structure as appropriate. I focus on the well being of the client and their environment. I use a strength based approach to encourage personal growth.

Kate recognizes that life is often fraught with unexpected twists and turns. In both the highs and lows, Kate is passionate about helping individuals and families discover the strength and value of healthy, supportive relationships. Leading with compassion, and operating from a systems perspective, Kate enjoys working with individuals, families, couples, and children. She would be honored to partner with you on your journey to better mental health.