Therapists in Merrillville, IN

I am a licensed social worker and work with those who have experienced or are currently experiencing trauma. It is important to note that as human beings with different lived experiences we all process things differently and have different needs. Beginning a therapeutic relationship can be frightening, but it is crucial to highlight that reaching out for help is a courageous first step in your healing journey.

As a Clinical Social Worker, my focus is to meet my patients where they are. I work to connect with people and build a trusting and honest rapport from the moment they walk into my office. My focus is women's mental health and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

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.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Indiana. I received my master's degree education from Purdue University Northwest. I have experience in working with a variety of issues including, but not limited to, mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, child abuse/neglect, grief/loss, behavioral disorders, parenting skills, and adjustment disorders.

‘If only I would have… I shouldn’t have… I should have known … Why wasn’t I more careful? How am I going to get through this?’ Having an emotional response to a serious experience like an accident, rape, or natural disaster is normal. Nevertheless, the everyday demands of life can be just as exhausting. Your boss has been pressuring you to work longer hours because of being short staffed. You feel guilty for working and not being able to spend time with your children, partner, other family and friends. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, with a focus on your personal self-care, may be complicated.

Hello and welcome. I would like to see where you are in your life and talk about what things you might feel need to change. I will partner with you and discuss what things in your life are troubling or something you might just need to talk about. I will partner with you and together we can decide if or what changes you want to make in your life.

Looking for an experienced therapist with evening/weekend hours? Dr. Jennifer Dyarman can help you make sense of your experience in a time when things feel very out-of-control and even senseless at times. Jennifer has 17 years of experience in Northern Indiana working with individuals, adolescents, couples, families and Veterans facing a variety of life’s challenges. Jennifer specializes in trauma and stress-related disorders and has experience working in crisis and assessment. The practice also offers assessments for FMLA, academic and workplace accommodations, crisis and risk assessments, fitness for duty.

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 ideal client issues would would be a client suffering from understanding themselves. Whether that would be their lack of why they can't trust anyone or get close to someone, understanding why they may be quick to react, or having hidden memories that they can not understand. The goal is have the client realize that this was a learned behavior and perhaps this was displayed with their family. The client wants someone to listen and not judge, they want to simply understand there thoughts and for a connection to be made.

As a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, I work with individuals to increase their performance and quality of life. By integrating the science of sport, exercise, and performance psychology and leveraging my professional experiences, I help clients achieve optimal performance and improve their well-being.

If you experience depression, anxiety, addictions, or need help with relationships, I am the ideal therapist for you. I believe in the power of incorporating a regular practice in order to develop coping skills and overcome challenges. My ideal client is someone who is willing to put in the work between sessions to improve his or her life. I am also an ally to the LGBTQ+ community. Those who are non-gender conforming are welcome. I believe in Health at Every Size (HAES) and body positivity, as well.

My ideal client struggles with the challenges of daily life. My clients need motivation, guidance and accountability. My goal is to help my clients become the best version of themselves because they deserve it.

My ideal client would be a motivated adult individual willing to "put in the work" to obtain their therapeutic goals. This individual might struggle with a myriad of mental health issues (depression, anxiety, addiction, self-harm, suicidal ideation, etc.) and have a wide array of needs and goals (self-esteem building, psychoeducation, organizational skills, coping mechanisms, etc.). This client is prepared to be honest with themselves in therapy to identify thought patterns and/or behaviors that they may be participating in that are hindering them from having a healthy mental state.

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.

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 perfect client will be as invested in their journey as I will be. Someone motivated to work inside and outside the session. Someone who is willing to try new techniques and look deeper into themselves. Someone who is able to set a long-term goal and make short-term goals to achieve it.

If you are looking for a licensed therapist that is non-judgmental and meets clients where they are, then look no further. I do well when it comes to building rapports with clients and gaining their trust. I try to make sure my clients feel comfortable and let them know that they have a voice. I am not a “cookie cutter” therapist and I work with my clients to address their underlying issues and needs. I utilize Client Centered and Strength- Based Approaches . I am an EMDR , TF-CBT, Play Therapy and Motivational Interviewing trained therapist. I have many certifications from domestic violence to substance abuse.

Have you noticed that your child isn’t responding when spoken to, or isn’t initiating speech, despite having the ability to speak? Are you receiving school reports that your child’s behaviors are out of control? Is your preschooler being threatened with expulsion?