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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.
(219) 736-1000 View (219) 736-1000

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John D Deyo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dyer, IN 46311
Are you tired, burned out, angry, anxious, and frustrated by habits and relationship patterns that you just can't seem to master or even understand? Or maybe you are experiencing a crisis in your marriage, your emotions, or your faith. What is your story? Your story is so important! Story is where many of our current struggles are rooted. I promise to listen to yours attentively and with respect, honoring the path you have walked. As we explore your current issues and seek to understand their roots, new ways of seeing yourself and your life will emerge. Deep and lasting changes in yourself and your relationships are possible!
Are you tired, burned out, angry, anxious, and frustrated by habits and relationship patterns that you just can't seem to master or even understand? Or maybe you are experiencing a crisis in your marriage, your emotions, or your faith. What is your story? Your story is so important! Story is where many of our current struggles are rooted. I promise to listen to yours attentively and with respect, honoring the path you have walked. As we explore your current issues and seek to understand their roots, new ways of seeing yourself and your life will emerge. Deep and lasting changes in yourself and your relationships are possible!
(219) 245-7706 View (219) 245-7706

Online Therapists

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Michelle Batacan Alexander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ACSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Michigan City, IN 46360
Our goals in therapy are to make dynamic changes in your life, or learn to face uncertainty with emotional resilience, to thrive and flourish even after trauma or loss. I offer a dedicated, experienced and professional listening ear, compassionate spirit, and a clear, supportive guiding voice. Learn to develop your strengths, coping skills, and improve your energy. Our focus is to change, to solve the problems at hand, and to learn how to problem solve for the future, and create lasting differences for an improved lifestyle. Hablo Español, Je parle français. Tagalog and English spoken here.
Our goals in therapy are to make dynamic changes in your life, or learn to face uncertainty with emotional resilience, to thrive and flourish even after trauma or loss. I offer a dedicated, experienced and professional listening ear, compassionate spirit, and a clear, supportive guiding voice. Learn to develop your strengths, coping skills, and improve your energy. Our focus is to change, to solve the problems at hand, and to learn how to problem solve for the future, and create lasting differences for an improved lifestyle. Hablo Español, Je parle français. Tagalog and English spoken here.
(219) 595-7373 View (219) 595-7373
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Molly Schaar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LLMFT
Verified Verified
South Bend, IN 46637  (Online Only)
Molly Schaar is a Marriage and Family Therapist (LLMFT). Molly is a 4.0 Graduate Student of Northcentral University and a Delta Kappa in the International Marriage and Family Therapy Honor Society, as well as a professional member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. She is focused on neuroscience, contextual therapy balancing, and addiction recovery interventions and specializes in marriage therapy, individual therapy, depression/anxiety, addiction recovery, and trauma. Molly has thousands of clinical hours logged in both private practice and acute care settings.
Molly Schaar is a Marriage and Family Therapist (LLMFT). Molly is a 4.0 Graduate Student of Northcentral University and a Delta Kappa in the International Marriage and Family Therapy Honor Society, as well as a professional member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. She is focused on neuroscience, contextual therapy balancing, and addiction recovery interventions and specializes in marriage therapy, individual therapy, depression/anxiety, addiction recovery, and trauma. Molly has thousands of clinical hours logged in both private practice and acute care settings.
(574) 475-3854 View (574) 475-3854

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Grief Therapists

How long does therapy take for grief?

There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.

When should you seek therapy for grief?

Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.

Can grief be managed without therapy?

Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.

What happens if grief is left untreated?

Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.