Play Therapy in Griffith, IN
We can assist clients on their journey from struggling/impaired to adaptive and thriving from assessment and diagnose, use of metric goals setting and symptoms monitoring, and delivery of treatment approaches: TF-CBT, CBT-I, MI, CPT, EMDR, DBT, ACT, PE, Somatic Therapy, Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, and more.
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.
We can assist clients on their journey from struggling/impaired to adaptive and thriving from assessment and diagnose, use of metric goals setting and symptoms monitoring, and delivery of treatment approaches: TF-CBT, CBT-I, MI, CPT, EMDR, DBT, ACT, PE, Somatic Therapy, Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, and more.
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.
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
Your mind races while your body screams for rest. If stress, anxiety, or unresolved trauma shows up as tension, fatigue, pain, or burnout, you're in the right place. I specialize in integrated mental and physical wellness to help you feel truly alive again—not just surviving.
Your mind races while your body screams for rest. If stress, anxiety, or unresolved trauma shows up as tension, fatigue, pain, or burnout, you're in the right place. I specialize in integrated mental and physical wellness to help you feel truly alive again—not just surviving.
Michael Roman Maddox
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, LMHCA
1 Endorsed
Griffith, IN 46319
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, grief, or major life transitions begin to impact your well-being. With over 15 years of experience, I help adults, adolescents, and children develop insight, resilience, and practical coping skills. Using a personalized approach that integrates CBT, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, trauma-informed care, sports psychology, and Gottman Method principles, I provide a supportive space for healing, growth, and lasting change.
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, grief, or major life transitions begin to impact your well-being. With over 15 years of experience, I help adults, adolescents, and children develop insight, resilience, and practical coping skills. Using a personalized approach that integrates CBT, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, trauma-informed care, sports psychology, and Gottman Method principles, I provide a supportive space for healing, growth, and lasting change.
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My passion is to help guide children, adolescents, and adults as they navigate life’s challenges and build resilience. I believe that no matter what someone has experienced in the past, everyone has the capacity for healing and positive change. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to move forward. I earned my Bachelor’s degree as a triple major in Psychology from Manchester University with concentrations in Cognitive Neuroscience, Religious Culture, and Industrial-Organizational Psychology.
My passion is to help guide children, adolescents, and adults as they navigate life’s challenges and build resilience. I believe that no matter what someone has experienced in the past, everyone has the capacity for healing and positive change. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to move forward. I earned my Bachelor’s degree as a triple major in Psychology from Manchester University with concentrations in Cognitive Neuroscience, Religious Culture, and Industrial-Organizational Psychology.
I am familiar with art and play therapy.
Life can be overwhelming, it comes in waves. Sometimes we just need a little bit of support to help learn how to ride these waves. I work with individuals from all walks of life from children to the elderly. My goal is to come to unique strategies that help support you in surfing-these waves.
I am familiar with art and play therapy.
Life can be overwhelming, it comes in waves. Sometimes we just need a little bit of support to help learn how to ride these waves. I work with individuals from all walks of life from children to the elderly. My goal is to come to unique strategies that help support you in surfing-these waves.
Whether you are going through a fog in your life, struggling to get over hurt, experiencing broken relationships, depressive mood, stress and anxiety, or seeking help with career decisions and finding a new path, I am here to offer support to you.
Whether you are going through a fog in your life, struggling to get over hurt, experiencing broken relationships, depressive mood, stress and anxiety, or seeking help with career decisions and finding a new path, I am here to offer support to you.
Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, navigating a life change or want to enhance your own well-being, anyone can benefit from therapy. I work collaboratively with my clients to identify unique goals and build upon individual strengths to help develop the tools and strategies necessary to make therapeutic progress. I have experience working with a variety of issues including, but not limited to, mood and anxiety disorders, life transitions, relationship issues and adjustment disorders. I work with children, adolescents and adults, as well as family and couples.
Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, navigating a life change or want to enhance your own well-being, anyone can benefit from therapy. I work collaboratively with my clients to identify unique goals and build upon individual strengths to help develop the tools and strategies necessary to make therapeutic progress. I have experience working with a variety of issues including, but not limited to, mood and anxiety disorders, life transitions, relationship issues and adjustment disorders. I work with children, adolescents and adults, as well as family and couples.
You may be a parent worried about your child or teen who is struggling with focus, emotions, behavior, or confidence. School feels overwhelming, relationships are tense, and you’re unsure how to help without constant conflict. You want support from someone who truly understands.
Maybe you are an adult feeling overwhelmed, or stuck — juggling work, family responsibilities, relationships, or major life transitions. You might be experiencing stress, burnout, grief, depression, or a sense that something isn’t working the way it used to. You want clarity, balance, and support in making meaningful changes.
You may be a parent worried about your child or teen who is struggling with focus, emotions, behavior, or confidence. School feels overwhelming, relationships are tense, and you’re unsure how to help without constant conflict. You want support from someone who truly understands.
Maybe you are an adult feeling overwhelmed, or stuck — juggling work, family responsibilities, relationships, or major life transitions. You might be experiencing stress, burnout, grief, depression, or a sense that something isn’t working the way it used to. You want clarity, balance, and support in making meaningful changes.
I draw from evidence-based practices like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, play therapy, and person-centered care to support clients of all ages.
Welcome. Whether you're facing something painful, navigating a life transition, or longing to feel more connected and whole, I’m here to walk alongside you. I’m a Clinical Mental Health Counseling student intern with Pillars of Wellness, offering in-person and telehealth sessions for children, teens, adults, couples, and families. My approach is relational, creative, and grounded in deep respect for your unique story—including your beliefs, values, and spiritual journey.
I draw from evidence-based practices like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, play therapy, and person-centered care to support clients of all ages.
Welcome. Whether you're facing something painful, navigating a life transition, or longing to feel more connected and whole, I’m here to walk alongside you. I’m a Clinical Mental Health Counseling student intern with Pillars of Wellness, offering in-person and telehealth sessions for children, teens, adults, couples, and families. My approach is relational, creative, and grounded in deep respect for your unique story—including your beliefs, values, and spiritual journey.
Starting therapy is a big step. You don’t need to have everything figured out to begin! If you’re feeling disconnected from yourself or from the people in your life, or questioning your identity, values, or direction, therapy is a place to explore this at your own pace. You might feel stuck, unsure how you got here, or like you’ve been living by expectations that no longer fit who you are. You are not alone. My hope is that therapy will feel like a space where you can breathe, feel heard, and begin reconnecting with the with the parts of yourself that matter most to you.
Starting therapy is a big step. You don’t need to have everything figured out to begin! If you’re feeling disconnected from yourself or from the people in your life, or questioning your identity, values, or direction, therapy is a place to explore this at your own pace. You might feel stuck, unsure how you got here, or like you’ve been living by expectations that no longer fit who you are. You are not alone. My hope is that therapy will feel like a space where you can breathe, feel heard, and begin reconnecting with the with the parts of yourself that matter most to you.
Hi there! So happy you're here. Life and the challenges it brings can be incredibly overwhelming, but you don't have to face them alone. With years of experience, I use a holistic approach that weaves together various therapeutic models and techniques, all centered around you and your unique needs. Together, we'll build a warm, supportive space where you can navigate your healing journey and become the version of yourself that you aspire to be.
Hi there! So happy you're here. Life and the challenges it brings can be incredibly overwhelming, but you don't have to face them alone. With years of experience, I use a holistic approach that weaves together various therapeutic models and techniques, all centered around you and your unique needs. Together, we'll build a warm, supportive space where you can navigate your healing journey and become the version of yourself that you aspire to be.
Thank you for being here. I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) offering individual therapy to those who are searching for support and healing. I specialize in working with women, adolescents, and individuals in the Latinx immigrant community, experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life transitions, trauma, generational trauma, or general mental health challenges. I also provide support to children who have difficulty managing social settings and could benefit from developing healthy coping skills.
Thank you for being here. I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) offering individual therapy to those who are searching for support and healing. I specialize in working with women, adolescents, and individuals in the Latinx immigrant community, experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life transitions, trauma, generational trauma, or general mental health challenges. I also provide support to children who have difficulty managing social settings and could benefit from developing healthy coping skills.
With over 12 years of experience in the mental health field, I am dedicated to providing compassionate and science-based therapy to individuals, couples, and families. My approach is client-centered, focusing on providing a safe and benevolent experience for those who are ready to make changes in their lives while seeking peace and healing.
I hold an MSW degree from Indiana University. I am a licensed clinical social worker and licensed clinical addictions counselor in the state of Indiana. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse.
With over 12 years of experience in the mental health field, I am dedicated to providing compassionate and science-based therapy to individuals, couples, and families. My approach is client-centered, focusing on providing a safe and benevolent experience for those who are ready to make changes in their lives while seeking peace and healing.
I hold an MSW degree from Indiana University. I am a licensed clinical social worker and licensed clinical addictions counselor in the state of Indiana. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse.
I always meet my clients where they are at. You are the director of our journey together and I'm your guide. My initial objective has always been to make my clients feel comfortable and relaxed to begin discussing what they would like to accomplish during our time together.
I always meet my clients where they are at. You are the director of our journey together and I'm your guide. My initial objective has always been to make my clients feel comfortable and relaxed to begin discussing what they would like to accomplish during our time together.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor currently working with adults, children, adolescents and families. I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is necessary to create change and I seek to create a safe environment through the use of humor, validation, and support. In addition to working with adults dealing with emotional and interpersonal concerns, I specialize in working with children and adolescents exhibiting behavioral problems or emotional concerns.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor currently working with adults, children, adolescents and families. I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is necessary to create change and I seek to create a safe environment through the use of humor, validation, and support. In addition to working with adults dealing with emotional and interpersonal concerns, I specialize in working with children and adolescents exhibiting behavioral problems or emotional concerns.
Nothing is more important or challenging than parenting. I offer support and direction in enhancing your skills, or the deeper assistance of therapy for trauma-affected children and families. We will look at trauma's developmental impact and effect on attachment, self-regulation, and competency. I encourage attachment by helping you and your child with attunement, attentiveness, emotion control, consistency, and using routines and rituals. I help parents understand and deal with extreme behaviors, such as lying, stealing, food-hoarding, self-mutilation, and aggression.
Nothing is more important or challenging than parenting. I offer support and direction in enhancing your skills, or the deeper assistance of therapy for trauma-affected children and families. We will look at trauma's developmental impact and effect on attachment, self-regulation, and competency. I encourage attachment by helping you and your child with attunement, attentiveness, emotion control, consistency, and using routines and rituals. I help parents understand and deal with extreme behaviors, such as lying, stealing, food-hoarding, self-mutilation, and aggression.
Are you or your child feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that are hard to break? I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults (ages 10–21) who are navigating challenges such as ADHD, school avoidance, separation anxiety, and life transitions. I also support women facing postpartum struggles and the unique demands of early parenthood.
Are you or your child feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that are hard to break? I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults (ages 10–21) who are navigating challenges such as ADHD, school avoidance, separation anxiety, and life transitions. I also support women facing postpartum struggles and the unique demands of early parenthood.
I am dedicated, committed, and highly passionate Licensed Social Worker. I have an array of experience working with all age groups from early childhood and beyond. I have worked with individuals and families from various social and economic backgrounds, cultures, Spiritual backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. I am experienced working with trauma, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, victims of child abuse and neglect, amongst other mental health issues. I have a dedicated a large portion of my career to working with children and adolescents with behavioral issues.
I am dedicated, committed, and highly passionate Licensed Social Worker. I have an array of experience working with all age groups from early childhood and beyond. I have worked with individuals and families from various social and economic backgrounds, cultures, Spiritual backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. I am experienced working with trauma, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, victims of child abuse and neglect, amongst other mental health issues. I have a dedicated a large portion of my career to working with children and adolescents with behavioral issues.
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.
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.
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Play Therapy
Who is play therapy for?
Play therapy is generally targeted to children between the ages of 3 and 11 who have social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties. Play therapy has also been found helpful for children who have experienced physical or emotional abuse or witnessed atrocities. Play therapy is also often recommended for children who are undergoing major medical procedures or who are suffering from chronic illness; many children’s hospitals are equipped to offer play therapy on-site. Play therapy is also sometimes used for adults; creative writing, music, and art are expressive forms that can all be adapted for therapeutic purposes.
Why do people need play therapy?
Children often do not have the language skills or words to know or to express what is troubling them. Yet they often spontaneously draw or use playthings to depict scenarios that reflect problems in their everyday life. Play therapy provides children with an array of objects and play situations to act out their feelings or experiences so that therapists can get a clear picture of what children might be struggling with and help them find solutions. In addition, play therapists are skilled at helping children understand their inner experience and find words for them, necessary steps toward helping children learn to control their own behavior and come up with solutions to problems they encounter.
What happens in play therapy?
A child enters a comfortable playroom where they are free to choose the objects they want to play with. The play therapist will typically observe how they play with the toys—whether a sandbox, puppets, dolls and action figures, trucks, costumes, drawing and painting materials, or more—because such play provides clues to a child’s family and social relationships, difficulties they are encountering in the world, and what going on inside themselves. Sometimes the therapist may ask the child to use the play objects to tell a story about their family. Using the same instruments of play, therapists can help children discover more advantageous ways of thinking and behaving.
What kinds of problems do play therapists treat?
Play therapy can help children who display destructive or self-destructive impulses; children who seem angry, sad, or fearful; children who experience frequent social, emotional, family, or school difficulty. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, who are regularly exposed to family conflict, or who have been physically or emotionally abused. Play therapy can help children who are perpetrators of bullying as well as those who are targets of bullying. It helps children learn to identify their feelings, to express them in constructive ways, and to regulate them so they can get on with the business of development.
How long does play therapy last?
Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and they usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Each session is tailored to the individual child and the kinds of problems they are struggling with. Play that is highly repetitive often indicates a problem requiring further exploration. Therapists typically measure progress through session-to-session changes in play behavior.