Lesbian Therapists in Griffith, IN

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Kelly Mucha
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Griffith, IN 46319
Welcome! I strive to help others discover balance to live fully. Balance is an individually defined mindset. I provide mental health services for children, teens, and adults. Please visit my website to schedule quickly. https://kellypmucha10.wixsite.com/kellymuchalcsw
Welcome! I strive to help others discover balance to live fully. Balance is an individually defined mindset. I provide mental health services for children, teens, and adults. Please visit my website to schedule quickly. https://kellypmucha10.wixsite.com/kellymuchalcsw
(219) 641-3891 View (219) 641-3891
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Nicole B. Lewis
Counselor, MS, MSHS, LMHC, LPC, LCPC
Griffith, IN 46319
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! Your needs will not be handled haphazardly! I provide intentional treatment interventions from approaches that are widely known in the profession to be most reliable at treating an identified issue. I have expertises in treating anxiety, depression, mood, trauma, personality and impulse disorders.
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! Your needs will not be handled haphazardly! I provide intentional treatment interventions from approaches that are widely known in the profession to be most reliable at treating an identified issue. I have expertises in treating anxiety, depression, mood, trauma, personality and impulse disorders.
(219) 291-3931 View (219) 291-3931
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Kimberly De Jong
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LMHC
1 Endorsed
Griffith, IN 46319
Clients who find me a good fit are those who are motivated to explore their past and present in order to make choices leading to their best selves. I work collaboratively in goal setting and find that individuals are often the best experts on themselves. Our working together toward common goals using your expertise as well as my clinical experience can be highly effective and a positive experience for those who choose to work with me in therapy.
Clients who find me a good fit are those who are motivated to explore their past and present in order to make choices leading to their best selves. I work collaboratively in goal setting and find that individuals are often the best experts on themselves. Our working together toward common goals using your expertise as well as my clinical experience can be highly effective and a positive experience for those who choose to work with me in therapy.
(708) 998-4369 View (708) 998-4369
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Jared M Eaton
Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My ideal clients are individuals open to exploring how current challenges may be shaped by past experiences and relationships. They may be seeking greater emotional balance, healthier relationships, or deeper self-understanding. These clients value collaboration and insight and want therapy to help them understand patterns that affect their daily lives. Together, we establish clear goals and meaningful milestones, working in a supportive, collaborative way toward lasting change and improved quality of life.
My ideal clients are individuals open to exploring how current challenges may be shaped by past experiences and relationships. They may be seeking greater emotional balance, healthier relationships, or deeper self-understanding. These clients value collaboration and insight and want therapy to help them understand patterns that affect their daily lives. Together, we establish clear goals and meaningful milestones, working in a supportive, collaborative way toward lasting change and improved quality of life.
(708) 914-1347 View (708) 914-1347
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Ely Garcia
Counselor, LCPC, LMHC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you tired of feeling sad, hopeless, lost or just plain shitty? It's hard sometimes to find the energy to brush our teeth. Feeling like everything around you is falling apart, like there's no light at the end of the tunnel. You keep asking yourself, "Why can't I feel better?" leaving you disconnected, stuck, and searching for answers. That inner voice telling you you're not good enough. That you're undeserving. If you're exhausted from just talking about your trauma and not feeling real change, you're not alone. I use body-centered, trauma informed methods to help you actually process what's
Are you tired of feeling sad, hopeless, lost or just plain shitty? It's hard sometimes to find the energy to brush our teeth. Feeling like everything around you is falling apart, like there's no light at the end of the tunnel. You keep asking yourself, "Why can't I feel better?" leaving you disconnected, stuck, and searching for answers. That inner voice telling you you're not good enough. That you're undeserving. If you're exhausted from just talking about your trauma and not feeling real change, you're not alone. I use body-centered, trauma informed methods to help you actually process what's
(708) 787-8650 View (708) 787-8650

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Dawn Shaner Gable
Psychologist, PhD, HSPP
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Every client has unique needs and strengths, and their treatment plan should be like no one else's. Together we choose from a spectrum of techniques, including cognitive/behavioral, family or couples therapy, insight-oriented techniques, and hypnotherapy, to create the right plan. Are you logical? or creative? A dreamer? or a "feet-on-the ground" person? We start exactly where you are to create a path that builds on your particular strengths and moves you toward your chosen goals quickly and efficiently. Your goals, and yours alone, are what matters. We want to help you find the way to the healing that you seek.
Every client has unique needs and strengths, and their treatment plan should be like no one else's. Together we choose from a spectrum of techniques, including cognitive/behavioral, family or couples therapy, insight-oriented techniques, and hypnotherapy, to create the right plan. Are you logical? or creative? A dreamer? or a "feet-on-the ground" person? We start exactly where you are to create a path that builds on your particular strengths and moves you toward your chosen goals quickly and efficiently. Your goals, and yours alone, are what matters. We want to help you find the way to the healing that you seek.
(812) 496-2209 View (812) 496-2209
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Kala D Anders
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LMHC
4 Endorsed
Dyer, IN 46311
Hey there, If you’re reading this right now, you’re probably going through a lot (and I know that may be an understatement). I get it. Life can be incredibly challenging. It can feel overwhelming, exhausting, hopeless, and difficult to know what to do or how to make things better. Reaching out for support isn’t easy, and I want to acknowledge the courage it takes for you to be here. Change can be hard, but I often say that thankfully, the smallest changes can make the biggest difference.
Hey there, If you’re reading this right now, you’re probably going through a lot (and I know that may be an understatement). I get it. Life can be incredibly challenging. It can feel overwhelming, exhausting, hopeless, and difficult to know what to do or how to make things better. Reaching out for support isn’t easy, and I want to acknowledge the courage it takes for you to be here. Change can be hard, but I often say that thankfully, the smallest changes can make the biggest difference.
(219) 245-7576 View (219) 245-7576
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Cat Salladin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Online Only
I support adolescents and adults, especially those in the LGBTQ+ community and neurodivergent individuals (ADHD and Autism). Many of my clients come to me navigating masking, anxiety, depression, loneliness, identity questions, or trauma-related experiences—and they’re looking for a space where they don’t have to explain or shrink who they are.
I support adolescents and adults, especially those in the LGBTQ+ community and neurodivergent individuals (ADHD and Autism). Many of my clients come to me navigating masking, anxiety, depression, loneliness, identity questions, or trauma-related experiences—and they’re looking for a space where they don’t have to explain or shrink who they are.
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Dr. Erin Burrell
Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP
Online Only
Are you feeling unfulfilled, stressed, or hopeless? Do you desire to find purpose, direction, or simply understand yourself better? Many of our feelings and thoughts are outside of our awareness and continue to influence our everyday choices. Left unattended, these feelings and thoughts can come out in unhealthy ways – often resulting in depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and/or low self-esteem. As a result, we can feel powerless to change our current circumstances and end up self-sabotaging what we want out of life.
Are you feeling unfulfilled, stressed, or hopeless? Do you desire to find purpose, direction, or simply understand yourself better? Many of our feelings and thoughts are outside of our awareness and continue to influence our everyday choices. Left unattended, these feelings and thoughts can come out in unhealthy ways – often resulting in depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and/or low self-esteem. As a result, we can feel powerless to change our current circumstances and end up self-sabotaging what we want out of life.
(219) 491-2077 View (219) 491-2077
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Lisa M Munoz
Counselor, MS, LMHC, LCAC
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi, I’m Lisa (she/her), and I’m here to offer a warm, affirming, and non-judgmental space for healing and growth. Rooted in a feminist, eco-conscious, and LGBTQ+ inclusive perspective, I welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds with a multicultural lens. With an MS in Psychology from Purdue and a foundation in Addictions, Neuroscience, and Women’s Studies from IU, I specialize in supporting clients through mood disorders, PTSD, anxiety, grief, substance use, and life transitions. Using evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, MI, and REBT, I tailor my approach to honor your unique needs and empower you to thrive authentically.
Hi, I’m Lisa (she/her), and I’m here to offer a warm, affirming, and non-judgmental space for healing and growth. Rooted in a feminist, eco-conscious, and LGBTQ+ inclusive perspective, I welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds with a multicultural lens. With an MS in Psychology from Purdue and a foundation in Addictions, Neuroscience, and Women’s Studies from IU, I specialize in supporting clients through mood disorders, PTSD, anxiety, grief, substance use, and life transitions. Using evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, MI, and REBT, I tailor my approach to honor your unique needs and empower you to thrive authentically.
(219) 300-6534 View (219) 300-6534
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Sarah K Hilz
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LCPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
If life is feeling overwhelming right now you are not alone I specialize in working with those in the LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse communities. I work with clients who are 12+ on issues related to identity, trauma, executive functioning mental health, and grief. Whether your goal is to explore identity, support a loved one or work on your mental health I strive to create an affirming healing space for that work.
If life is feeling overwhelming right now you are not alone I specialize in working with those in the LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse communities. I work with clients who are 12+ on issues related to identity, trauma, executive functioning mental health, and grief. Whether your goal is to explore identity, support a loved one or work on your mental health I strive to create an affirming healing space for that work.
(219) 500-6791 View (219) 500-6791
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Rachel Goodwin
Counselor, LCPC, LPC, LMHC, LCAC, CEDS
Online Only
My first priority is to create a safe and affirming environment that will foster personal growth and allow clients to achieve their identified goals. I aim to work collaboratively with clients to empower them to step into their stories and live authentically.
My first priority is to create a safe and affirming environment that will foster personal growth and allow clients to achieve their identified goals. I aim to work collaboratively with clients to empower them to step into their stories and live authentically.
(847) 558-1258 View (847) 558-1258
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Miranda Manis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Crown Point, IN 46307
I work best with clients who feel like everything is just a lot. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or unresolved life experiences, I’m here to support you at your own pace. I work with teens, young adults, couples, and members of the LGBTQ+ community who are facing life transitions, relationship challenges, identity exploration, trauma, anxiety, and mood-related concerns. My goal is to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and able to move toward meaningful change.
I work best with clients who feel like everything is just a lot. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or unresolved life experiences, I’m here to support you at your own pace. I work with teens, young adults, couples, and members of the LGBTQ+ community who are facing life transitions, relationship challenges, identity exploration, trauma, anxiety, and mood-related concerns. My goal is to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and able to move toward meaningful change.
(219) 300-4501 View (219) 300-4501
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Kathleen Hartman-McCarthy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I have 25 years of counseling experience working with a variety of people who are struggling with mental health challenges including stress management, life transitions, depression, anxiety, marital and relationship issues and addiction challenges. I offer a caring and compassionate virtual office for clients to talk, learn new coping strategies and improve their quality of life.
I have 25 years of counseling experience working with a variety of people who are struggling with mental health challenges including stress management, life transitions, depression, anxiety, marital and relationship issues and addiction challenges. I offer a caring and compassionate virtual office for clients to talk, learn new coping strategies and improve their quality of life.
(219) 291-2104 View (219) 291-2104
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Janelle M Bailey
Counselor, MS, LMHC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Are you someone who looks strong on the outside but feels tired on the inside? You’ve carried childhood wounds into adult relationships, struggle with anxiety, people-pleasing, or fear-based attachment, and feel stuck in the same patterns? You find yourself wanting clarity, emotional stability, confidence, and deeper connections? You’re ready to understand the “why” behind your feelings so you can finally break cycles, heal old pain, and show up in life with more peace and authenticity?
Are you someone who looks strong on the outside but feels tired on the inside? You’ve carried childhood wounds into adult relationships, struggle with anxiety, people-pleasing, or fear-based attachment, and feel stuck in the same patterns? You find yourself wanting clarity, emotional stability, confidence, and deeper connections? You’re ready to understand the “why” behind your feelings so you can finally break cycles, heal old pain, and show up in life with more peace and authenticity?
(260) 368-8869 View (260) 368-8869
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Rachel Boone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ folks (12+), utilizing a trauma focused lens, compassion, curiosity, and authenticity to help you feel safe and seen. I aim to understand and help you understand the ways in which various life experiences have shaped your sense of self and beliefs. I help folks to identify ways to cope with life's stressors, navigate life changes, process and reduce the effects of traumatic events in their daily lives, and become more aligned with their favorite selves. Folks who work with me report feeling safe, supported, and empowered to be their authentic selves in this space.
I work with BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ folks (12+), utilizing a trauma focused lens, compassion, curiosity, and authenticity to help you feel safe and seen. I aim to understand and help you understand the ways in which various life experiences have shaped your sense of self and beliefs. I help folks to identify ways to cope with life's stressors, navigate life changes, process and reduce the effects of traumatic events in their daily lives, and become more aligned with their favorite selves. Folks who work with me report feeling safe, supported, and empowered to be their authentic selves in this space.
(312) 667-2864 View (312) 667-2864
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Lindsay Beougher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Chesterton, IN 46304
Looking for a queer affirming therapist? You’re in the right place, and I’m really glad you’re here! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Northwest Indiana. I work with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, and all the twists and turns that come with figuring out who you are—especially within the LGBTQ+ community. My goal is to create a space where you feel seen, heard, and valued exactly as you are. And while I bring an affirming lens to queer and trans experiences, I welcome people of all identities—you definitely don’t have to be queer to work with me!
Looking for a queer affirming therapist? You’re in the right place, and I’m really glad you’re here! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Northwest Indiana. I work with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, and all the twists and turns that come with figuring out who you are—especially within the LGBTQ+ community. My goal is to create a space where you feel seen, heard, and valued exactly as you are. And while I bring an affirming lens to queer and trans experiences, I welcome people of all identities—you definitely don’t have to be queer to work with me!
(219) 587-5401 View (219) 587-5401
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Relationship Issues, Anger Management, Stress
Counselor, MS, MA, LMHC
1 Endorsed
Crown Point, IN 46307
Hi, I'm Kambui Abdullah, and I'm dedicated to helping individuals reclaim their lives from the weight of trauma, emotional distress, and internal barriers. My practice is grounded in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where healing is not only possible, but inevitable. I respect each person’s unique story, my approach is rooted in openness honoring the resilience that clients bring into the room. I believe that healing is a collaborative journey and strive to meet each client with empathy as I walk alongside my clients as they rediscover their strengths, rewrite their narratives and move forward with clarity and confidence.
Hi, I'm Kambui Abdullah, and I'm dedicated to helping individuals reclaim their lives from the weight of trauma, emotional distress, and internal barriers. My practice is grounded in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where healing is not only possible, but inevitable. I respect each person’s unique story, my approach is rooted in openness honoring the resilience that clients bring into the room. I believe that healing is a collaborative journey and strive to meet each client with empathy as I walk alongside my clients as they rediscover their strengths, rewrite their narratives and move forward with clarity and confidence.
(219) 342-2840 View (219) 342-2840
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Dr. Mashone Parker
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCC
9 Endorsed
Crown Point, IN 46307
Are you tired of the long wait lists to receive the help you need? We are offering same week online and in person sessions for people in our communities. Please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your mental health needs. You may worry that what you feel right now may get worse, or you're thinking will I feel this way forever? I am here to tell you that it can get better and with dedication it will.
Are you tired of the long wait lists to receive the help you need? We are offering same week online and in person sessions for people in our communities. Please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your mental health needs. You may worry that what you feel right now may get worse, or you're thinking will I feel this way forever? I am here to tell you that it can get better and with dedication it will.
(219) 488-1937 View (219) 488-1937
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Payal Patel
Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP
Whiting, IN 46394
My treatment approach is integrative in nature, which includes interpersonal and systemic interventions. I take an integrated, culturally informed, and collaborative approach to therapy. I believe that various contextual and environmental factors can contribute to clients' presentations and strives to help clients achieve a more congruent life.
My treatment approach is integrative in nature, which includes interpersonal and systemic interventions. I take an integrated, culturally informed, and collaborative approach to therapy. I believe that various contextual and environmental factors can contribute to clients' presentations and strives to help clients achieve a more congruent life.
(224) 204-0869 View (224) 204-0869

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Lesbian Therapists
What is lesbian-affirming therapy?
Lesbian-affirming therapy is a type of mental health support that fully affirms and reflects a client's lesbian identity. It is rooted in acceptance and does not attempt to change or question an individual's sexual orientation. In this type of therapy, clients work with a therapist who understands the unique experiences of lesbian women. This support is especially important, as research shows that lesbian individuals face higher rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges compared to heterosexual populations. Lesbian-affirming therapy acknowledges that lesbian individuals may encounter specific stressors—such as coming out challenges, family rejection, workplace discrimination, and minority stress—that require specialized understanding and intervention. Lesbian-affirming therapists often work with clients across all age groups, from adolescents navigating their emerging identity to adults and older individuals addressing life transitions and relationship concerns. Many therapists also provide couples therapy for lesbian partners, helping them navigate relationship dynamics, communication challenges, or external stressors that may impact their relationship. It is important to note that therapists provide talk therapy and counseling services but do not prescribe medication—if medication is needed for conditions like depression or anxiety, they will coordinate care with a psychiatrist or primary care physician who can provide psychiatric medication management alongside therapeutic support.

Why should I see a lesbian therapist?
Some clients prefer to work with lesbian therapists who may bring personal lived experience to the therapeutic relationship. Choosing to work with a lesbian therapist can offer a deeper sense of connection, comfort, and shared understanding. A therapist who identifies as lesbian may require clients to give less background explanation—whether it’s about navigating romantic relationships, feeling unseen in certain spaces, or processing the impact of past relationship challenges. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. Additionally, many lesbian-affirming therapists can connect clients to other providers or community-based resources—such as bisexual support groups or LGBTQ+ organizations—that offer additional affirming spaces for connection.

How do I find a lesbian therapist?
The Psychology Today online directory is a helpful tool for finding lesbian-affirming therapists. You can use search filters to identify therapists who specialize in LGBTQ+ care and work specifically with bisexual clients. You can also filter by clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, accepted insurance, session costs, and languages spoken to find the right fit. Look for profiles where therapists explicitly mention working with lesbian clients, or where they describe their approach as identity-affirming, inclusive, or trauma-informed. Many providers will also list their own identities, which may help you find someone with shared lived experience if that is important to you. You can also look for credentials or continuing education in areas such as LGBTQ+ mental health, trauma-informed care, and intersectionality.