Therapists in Merrillville, IN
Jennifer Kalvaitis
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Merrillville, IN 46410
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over ten years of experience in the field. I utilize evidence based therapeutic techniques to help children, teens and adults modify behaviors, improve relationships, reduce stress and anxiety, increase mood, and work through the challenges that have brought them to seek therapy. My specialties include working with people who have experienced trauma, grief/loss, family conflict, depression, anxiety, stress, phase of life problems, and behavioral challenges.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over ten years of experience in the field. I utilize evidence based therapeutic techniques to help children, teens and adults modify behaviors, improve relationships, reduce stress and anxiety, increase mood, and work through the challenges that have brought them to seek therapy. My specialties include working with people who have experienced trauma, grief/loss, family conflict, depression, anxiety, stress, phase of life problems, and behavioral challenges.
Center for Life Enrichment Advancement & Recovery
Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merrillville, IN 46410
Center for Life Enrichment Advancement and Recovery is a group of mental health professionals who believe in providing evidence-based, cost-effective, and timely treatment to our clients. We provide our clients with intentional treatment interventions from approaches that are widely known in the profession to be most reliable for the identified problem. Our goal is to provide individual, couple, family, and group mental health treatment to guide our clients towards positive change.
Center for Life Enrichment Advancement and Recovery is a group of mental health professionals who believe in providing evidence-based, cost-effective, and timely treatment to our clients. We provide our clients with intentional treatment interventions from approaches that are widely known in the profession to be most reliable for the identified problem. Our goal is to provide individual, couple, family, and group mental health treatment to guide our clients towards positive change.
Patrick O'Connell
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Merrillville, IN 46410
If you are looking for a dedicated advocate for your child and someone to provide individual and family therapy please feel free to contact me via email or phone.
I provide therapeutic services for children and teens. I have worked at alternative schools, inpatient hospitals, and residential treatment facilities. I am a staunch advocate for youth, and have extensive knowledge of psychiatric medication for children and teens. I am comfortable working with a wide range of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, childhood trauma, suicidal ideation, and self-harm. I utilize sensory integration therapy to help children self-sooth and enhance their independence. I enjoy working with children and families in crisis. I also work with young adults and college students.
If you are looking for a dedicated advocate for your child and someone to provide individual and family therapy please feel free to contact me via email or phone.
I provide therapeutic services for children and teens. I have worked at alternative schools, inpatient hospitals, and residential treatment facilities. I am a staunch advocate for youth, and have extensive knowledge of psychiatric medication for children and teens. I am comfortable working with a wide range of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, childhood trauma, suicidal ideation, and self-harm. I utilize sensory integration therapy to help children self-sooth and enhance their independence. I enjoy working with children and families in crisis. I also work with young adults and college students.
Awakenings Counseling Center, LLC
Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC, LCAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merrillville, IN 46410
We also offer individual and family sessions for mental health, family conflict and addictions counseling.
Awakenings Counseling Center offers a wide range of mental health and addiction treatment services. Awakenings has provided services throughout the Northwest Indiana Region for 25+ years. Awakenings works directly with Lake County and Porter County Drug Court as well as Lake County Community Corrections Work Release Program. Our goal at Awakenings is to be able to provide you with the tools needed to be the best version of yourself for you and those around you. You deserve to live a healthy and productive life.
We also offer individual and family sessions for mental health, family conflict and addictions counseling.
Awakenings Counseling Center offers a wide range of mental health and addiction treatment services. Awakenings has provided services throughout the Northwest Indiana Region for 25+ years. Awakenings works directly with Lake County and Porter County Drug Court as well as Lake County Community Corrections Work Release Program. Our goal at Awakenings is to be able to provide you with the tools needed to be the best version of yourself for you and those around you. You deserve to live a healthy and productive life.
Helping Hands Family Services Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MEd
Verified Verified
Merrillville, IN 46410
Our Mission is to provide a wide range of social services that deliver information, resources, and opportunities to those who face challenges in life. Our expertise includes individual, family, and group therapy, as well as case management and other psychosocial assistance that promotes personal, interpersonal, and social functioning. Here, we are passionate about mental health and remain dedicated to serving individuals, families, and the community in nurturing safe, healthy, and long-term relationships.
Our Mission is to provide a wide range of social services that deliver information, resources, and opportunities to those who face challenges in life. Our expertise includes individual, family, and group therapy, as well as case management and other psychosocial assistance that promotes personal, interpersonal, and social functioning. Here, we are passionate about mental health and remain dedicated to serving individuals, families, and the community in nurturing safe, healthy, and long-term relationships.
Kim Harman
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LCAC
Verified Verified
Merrillville, IN 46410
I have been working in the field of counseling for 25+ years. I have had the pleasure of working with individuals from many walks of life with various issues. I have worked with very diverse populations including federal pre-trial, post-conviction and probation clients, all areas of substance abuse issues, drug testing, anger management, EAP services, rapid response emergency services, grief/loss, domestic violence, family services, marital, youth, and spiritual counseling. I have extensive experience working in the area of high conflict co-parenting-divorce issues .
I have been working in the field of counseling for 25+ years. I have had the pleasure of working with individuals from many walks of life with various issues. I have worked with very diverse populations including federal pre-trial, post-conviction and probation clients, all areas of substance abuse issues, drug testing, anger management, EAP services, rapid response emergency services, grief/loss, domestic violence, family services, marital, youth, and spiritual counseling. I have extensive experience working in the area of high conflict co-parenting-divorce issues .
Ruth's Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Merrillville, IN 46410
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.
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.
Teonna M Wilber
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Merrillville, IN 46410
I offer workshops, individual and family therapy, and will be adding yoga soon.
I am a Licensed Therapist and have been working with children, teens, and families for 20 years. My specialties include working with people who have experienced physical, emotional, sexual abuse/assault and neglect, grief & loss, behavior problems, family conflict, depression, anxiety, and stress management. I work with children ages four and older, teens, adults, and families. I believe that people deserve a voice and choice and we are partners in your healing.
I offer workshops, individual and family therapy, and will be adding yoga soon.
I am a Licensed Therapist and have been working with children, teens, and families for 20 years. My specialties include working with people who have experienced physical, emotional, sexual abuse/assault and neglect, grief & loss, behavior problems, family conflict, depression, anxiety, and stress management. I work with children ages four and older, teens, adults, and families. I believe that people deserve a voice and choice and we are partners in your healing.
Kalyani Gopal
Psychologist, PhD, HSPP, FACAPP
Verified Verified
Merrillville, IN 46410
Specialties: Neuropsychology, psychological testing and evaluation, attachment disorders, personality disorders, sex trafficking victims, domestic violence victims, juvenile delinquency, academic failure,school adjustment, mental illness in all ages, child abuse and neglect, family therapy, couples therapy, marital therapy, trauma treatment, parenting challenges, foster care and foster parenting. She specializes in women's health issues, male relationships and commitment issues, couples therapy, divorce mediation and is a credentialed custody evaluator and disability evaluator. She is the author of two books and two clinical workbooks. The book, "How to Nurture the Traumatized Child" is available on Amazon.
Specialties: Neuropsychology, psychological testing and evaluation, attachment disorders, personality disorders, sex trafficking victims, domestic violence victims, juvenile delinquency, academic failure,school adjustment, mental illness in all ages, child abuse and neglect, family therapy, couples therapy, marital therapy, trauma treatment, parenting challenges, foster care and foster parenting. She specializes in women's health issues, male relationships and commitment issues, couples therapy, divorce mediation and is a credentialed custody evaluator and disability evaluator. She is the author of two books and two clinical workbooks. The book, "How to Nurture the Traumatized Child" is available on Amazon.
Lawrence Pincus
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, LAC
Verified Verified
Merrillville, IN 46410
We are a family oriented group practice comprised of several therapists with a variety of specialties.
Our mission statement at LPA Counseling is that we respond personally and immediately to families, couples, and individuals seeking counseling services, providing excellent, confidential, and affordable therapy, when and where our clients' need us, throughout Northwest Indiana. For more information on our services, please visit our website at www.lpacounseling.com
We are a family oriented group practice comprised of several therapists with a variety of specialties.
Our mission statement at LPA Counseling is that we respond personally and immediately to families, couples, and individuals seeking counseling services, providing excellent, confidential, and affordable therapy, when and where our clients' need us, throughout Northwest Indiana. For more information on our services, please visit our website at www.lpacounseling.com
Rhonda K Hillegonds
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAC
Verified Verified
Merrillville, IN 46410
I work with a variety of clientele and specialize in child and adolescent behavioral issues, parenting concerns, family and couples counseling, adult individuals and alcohol and drug counseling.
Welcome to my practice. I believe that my passion for working with and helping others combined with over 40 years of work with individuals, families and children in a variety of settings brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our work together. I provide thoughtful, compassionate counseling to help bring about personal growth and change. We will work to develop insight to improve understanding of thoughts and feelings, improve communication and relationships, develop coping skills for anxiety and depression, and resolve conflict that interferes with peace and balance in your life.
I work with a variety of clientele and specialize in child and adolescent behavioral issues, parenting concerns, family and couples counseling, adult individuals and alcohol and drug counseling.
Welcome to my practice. I believe that my passion for working with and helping others combined with over 40 years of work with individuals, families and children in a variety of settings brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our work together. I provide thoughtful, compassionate counseling to help bring about personal growth and change. We will work to develop insight to improve understanding of thoughts and feelings, improve communication and relationships, develop coping skills for anxiety and depression, and resolve conflict that interferes with peace and balance in your life.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LMFT, LCAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merrillville, IN 46410
I have been providing individual and family counseling for 30 years, from a multicultural system perspective. Years of experiences has led me to believe that the most important aspect of counseling is to have a listening ear and the development of a trusting therapeutic relationship with a non-judgmental approach. I possess strong assessment skills for family conflict resolution and mediation. . Life transitions causes us to be in a storm or coming out of a storm, leading to life disruptions which can be extremely stressful; a skillful therapist such as myself can help clients to redirect and deal with a variety of traumas.
I have been providing individual and family counseling for 30 years, from a multicultural system perspective. Years of experiences has led me to believe that the most important aspect of counseling is to have a listening ear and the development of a trusting therapeutic relationship with a non-judgmental approach. I possess strong assessment skills for family conflict resolution and mediation. . Life transitions causes us to be in a storm or coming out of a storm, leading to life disruptions which can be extremely stressful; a skillful therapist such as myself can help clients to redirect and deal with a variety of traumas.
Theodore Sullivan
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merrillville, IN 46410
My ideal Client is one who is experiencing mental health challenges, like anxiety, depression, habits, or relationship problems. Their goal is to reduce their symptoms and have a higher quality of life. They would understand that changes takes time and consistent effort over time, and would be willing to do homework assignments in-between sessions.
My ideal Client is one who is experiencing mental health challenges, like anxiety, depression, habits, or relationship problems. Their goal is to reduce their symptoms and have a higher quality of life. They would understand that changes takes time and consistent effort over time, and would be willing to do homework assignments in-between sessions.
Jeremy Pape
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merrillville, IN 46410 (Online Only)
My ideal client is one who is ready to make a change, be challenged and is willing to do the work and take the necessary steps to improve their quality of life as well as their relationships whatever they may be. They believe they are capable of much more than they have ever realized or what they were told by certain people in their lives. They want to become un-stuck and learn new strategies and approaches to the struggles that have prevented them from living a life worth living.
My ideal client is one who is ready to make a change, be challenged and is willing to do the work and take the necessary steps to improve their quality of life as well as their relationships whatever they may be. They believe they are capable of much more than they have ever realized or what they were told by certain people in their lives. They want to become un-stuck and learn new strategies and approaches to the struggles that have prevented them from living a life worth living.
Rachel Eizenga
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merrillville, IN 46410 (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Rachel Eizenga. I am dedicated to providing a safe, compassionate space for you to open up and explore areas of your life that may be causing distress or holding you back from accomplishing your daily tasks or life goals. I hope to provide you with tools and strategies to help you navigate issues in a healthy, empowering way and create positive change in your life. I encourage open expression of emotions, and believe that providing a validating, supportive environment, where you are held accountable, is beneficial for therapy.
Hi, my name is Rachel Eizenga. I am dedicated to providing a safe, compassionate space for you to open up and explore areas of your life that may be causing distress or holding you back from accomplishing your daily tasks or life goals. I hope to provide you with tools and strategies to help you navigate issues in a healthy, empowering way and create positive change in your life. I encourage open expression of emotions, and believe that providing a validating, supportive environment, where you are held accountable, is beneficial for therapy.
Stephanie Martin
Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP, LCAC
Verified Verified
Merrillville, IN 46410
My practice is made up of primarily adults. I enjoy working with individuals as well as couples. My primary goal for treatment is to provide a comfortable, non-judgmental environment where my client's feel open and comfortable processing issues in their lives and improving mood or anxiety symptoms. I have experience working with a variety of diagnostic issues including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, bipolar, addiction issues, marital discord, adjustment problems and ADHD. In addition, I also offer psychological testing services to clarify diagnoses, direct treatment and provide assessment and recommendations for treatment.
My practice is made up of primarily adults. I enjoy working with individuals as well as couples. My primary goal for treatment is to provide a comfortable, non-judgmental environment where my client's feel open and comfortable processing issues in their lives and improving mood or anxiety symptoms. I have experience working with a variety of diagnostic issues including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, bipolar, addiction issues, marital discord, adjustment problems and ADHD. In addition, I also offer psychological testing services to clarify diagnoses, direct treatment and provide assessment and recommendations for treatment.
Darcy Orzech
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAC, CADACIV, MATS
Verified Verified
Merrillville, IN 46410
I view it as an honor and a privilege to work with those who have the personal courage it takes to make changes in their lives. At any age, we all have potential for growth and change. "Finding the good and building on that" is a philosophy I strongly embrace. I see it as my job to listen carefully to you and then partner with you to help reach your identified goals. Together we can work toward your self-empowerment, rediscover your capacity to make peace with the past, live well in the present, and create the future you desire.
I view it as an honor and a privilege to work with those who have the personal courage it takes to make changes in their lives. At any age, we all have potential for growth and change. "Finding the good and building on that" is a philosophy I strongly embrace. I see it as my job to listen carefully to you and then partner with you to help reach your identified goals. Together we can work toward your self-empowerment, rediscover your capacity to make peace with the past, live well in the present, and create the future you desire.
Versie Cynthia McClay Chatman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merrillville, IN 46410 (Online Only)
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With the support of a skilled trauma-informed therapist, you can overcome beliefs and behaviors that have kept you stuck in life. Yes you can revitalize your relationship with loved ones. Yes you can deepen your bond with your children and significant others. Yes you can learn to develop better strategies for repairing what was broken. Listen. I have worked in high-risk environments on a state and private level. I listened to and helped facilitate individual goals for change. One thing I know is that you have to want to change. Do you? What are your issues, needs and/or goals? It truly does take a village.
With the support of a skilled trauma-informed therapist, you can overcome beliefs and behaviors that have kept you stuck in life. Yes you can revitalize your relationship with loved ones. Yes you can deepen your bond with your children and significant others. Yes you can learn to develop better strategies for repairing what was broken. Listen. I have worked in high-risk environments on a state and private level. I listened to and helped facilitate individual goals for change. One thing I know is that you have to want to change. Do you? What are your issues, needs and/or goals? It truly does take a village.
Miranda Manis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merrillville, IN 46410
I am a licensed social worker with experience working with children, teens and adults who have come from all different backgrounds and life experiences including youth who have been in foster care. I utilize evidence-based models to work with clients to teach new skills that are complementary to the strengths that each client already possesses.
I am a licensed social worker with experience working with children, teens and adults who have come from all different backgrounds and life experiences including youth who have been in foster care. I utilize evidence-based models to work with clients to teach new skills that are complementary to the strengths that each client already possesses.
More Than Thoughts Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Merrillville, IN 46410 (Online Only)
We all need help sometimes. Recognizing that you need help and reaching out for it, is the hardest part. I am here to listen and offer a fresh look at the situation. I hope to offer alternative view points, help you reach identified goals and work toward self-empowerment. My hope is for every client to feel heard and welcomed.
We all need help sometimes. Recognizing that you need help and reaching out for it, is the hardest part. I am here to listen and offer a fresh look at the situation. I hope to offer alternative view points, help you reach identified goals and work toward self-empowerment. My hope is for every client to feel heard and welcomed.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.