Couples Counseling Therapists in Crown Point, IN

Welcome to my practice. I believe that my passion for working with and helping others combined with over 30 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 interfers with peace and balance in your life.

Life and relationship stressors? I want to help you on your journey to restoring peace. My specialties of EMDR and Brainspotting can bring you the relief that you deserve. My passion is to come along side individuals who are struggling to manage their life and return hope and direction to uncertainty. Working in this field has allowed me the opportunity to deliver effective assistance to people of all walks of life. I have extensive training to help individuals through brain based techniques learn who they are and where they're going to head towards personal and spiritual healing and growth.

I am a trained Life Coach and Sex Addiction Professional with a focus on treating individuals impacted by sexual addiction, porn addiction, secret affairs, and traumatic events that impact their daily lives. Whether you are struggling with unwanted sexual behavior or wanting to work through a time of depression, broken relationships, or seeking life purpose, I'd love to help. We will work together to explore the underlying causes of unhealthy behavior so you can heal and begin to thrive in life.

Do you want to make a change? Is the voice in the back of your head telling you it’s time to get help? If so, I am here for you. I believe each and every one of us has the answers within, and sometimes, we need help drawing out those answers. I value the therapeutic relationship , and strive to be understanding, empathetic, and a safe place for you to share anything that is on your mind and heart. We all need healing, and that is what I love to help client’s do.

Every circumstance and relationship can add value to your story. There is power in finding meaning and hope in all situations despite how painful or challenging they may be. When we feel alone, stuck, or mentally unbalanced we can lose sight of the meaning that was gained in times of suffering. The power of perspective, equipped with the appropriate tools and accompanied by a strong support system has empowered me as well as many others to overcome atrocities with strength and newfound confidence.

I help clients help themselves using a client-centered and strengths based approach. I provide a supportive, caring, and empathic environment. The therapeutic relationship that develops becomes an important instrument of change. In this setting, I target a client's identified area of distress. I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy, working with individuals, couples , and families in a private, confidential setting. I believe in providing unconditional positive regard for clients in order to facilitate an atmosphere of understanding and acceptance. My experience covers all stress-related issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, women's issues, and conflict resolution.

Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren’t always comfortable, but they're never weakness. —Brené Brown Hello! The first step you are taking in your mental health journey is a big step for change. It takes a lot of strength and courage to start therapy so know that is a powerful place to be. Many times people often ask, "what is therapy?" I am here to tell you what it looks like with me. I believe that therapy is about collaboration, working together to meet your needs, and your goals by strengthening your resources to get there.

Relationships can be challenging enough with the everyday stressors of work, family obligations and bills. However, when there is constant arguing back and forth, the same issues keep resurfacing during arguments, you’ve grown apart, past infidelity, etc. it can become overwhelming and take a toll on the relationship . In therapy, we will work as a team and identify specific problems, have difficult, but much needed conversations and learn strategies to rebuild the relationship . I will help you achieve your relationship goals and create hope.

Life can bring us to difficult periods. It can be stressful and overwhelming. Hey It's okay. There are moments to where we need to acknowledge those times and consider our supports. Well I am here for you. If you are feeling frustrated, sad, anxious or overwhelmed with life, I am here for you! Whether you are experiencing any life transitions such as, relationship issues, life planning, or health issues, you deserve some peace and comfort in your life. This is your start. Give yourself a pat on the back at this time. You have made it to the starting point of evolving. Let's get to working!

Welcome! We all deserve a little support sometimes, and that’s what led you here. I've been working with a diverse population of clients for close to 10 years providing individual, couples , and family services in Indiana. As a relational therapist, Ive always been fascinated with peoples' stories and understanding the complex reasons that we become overwhelmed, lost, or stuck. Using trauma informed modalities, I can help untangle the patterns that hinder you from experiencing life more fully. If you are ready to rewrite the story, I'm here with you.

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.

At Life Strategies, we understand that the happiness and well-being of your child and family are extremely important to you, and we are passionate about assisting you in the growth process. We provide autism ABA Therapy & offer more traditional office counseling services for children, couples , & adults. Our ABA team has extensive experience in providing both in-home and in-center ABA, one of the most effective treatment options for children with autism. Through years of experience, in a caring and supportive environment, we help families and children make lasting gains.

I am a committed and highly dedicated Mental Health Therapist with extensive experience in counseling people from diverse backgrounds. I possess an outgoing personality with great rapport-building skills. I love working with children, teens, families and couples . I believe everyone should have a safe place to cultivate healing as one works through life's difficulties. I have worked in many different levels of care. Many of my clients are seeking help with problems such as depression, anxiety, abuse, addiction, grief and loss, stage of life changes, personality disorders, mood disorders, low self-esteem, family conflict and trauma.

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.

You have decided to look for a guide through unfamiliar territory, whether it is a new problem or an old nagging issue. I can help you by providing a safe place to take that difficult look at old patterns that no longer work. Becoming mindful of your thoughts, feelings, and judgments can free you to creatively re-imagine yourself and your situation and find new solutions. My thoughtful and intuitive approach can guide you on this journey. I have been especially successful with clients struggling with codependent issues, anxiety, divorce or other transitions, and anger. All are welcome.

My style is warm and natural, focusing on a client's strengths as we explore how past hurts and conflicts prevent achieving present goals.

Are you frustrated with waiting lists? Are you finding it difficult to find a clinician in your time of need? Responsive and responsible mental health care still exists! CLEAR is a group of mental health professionals who believe in providing evidence-based, cost effective, and timely treatment to our clients. Your needs will not be handled haphazardly! We provide intentional treatment interventions from approaches that are widely known in the profession to be most reliable at treating an identified issue. We embody expertises in treating anxiety, depression, mood, trauma, personality and impulse disorders.

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