Therapists in Michigan City, IN

Life's journey can be overwhelming. I am here to help. Within our nurturing relationship, we will examine thinking patterns that may be sabotaging your daily enjoyment. And, with a reframing of these thoughts, a fresh new perspective will light your path! My background includes a B.S. in psychology from the University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign and an M.S.W. from Jane Addams College of Social Work, University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois.

Happiness can be found in the darkest times, if one only remembers to turn on the light" - Albus Dumbledore. Much like Dumbledore, I strive to help my clients figure out how to turn on that light when faced with dark times. I like to meet my clients where they are at in life and work on goals that are important to them. With nearly 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, we can work together to help you become your best self.

I value the therapeutic relationship as a vehicle for true and meaningful healing and change, by creating a safe environment within which a client and I can work through difficult things together. My approach is individualized and based on what each client needs at that given time, which can vary from being supportive to being quite direct and active.

Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful parts of us.  —David Richo. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an extensive background working with families and couples, I want to face those wounds with you and help you find the best part of yourself. And whether those wounds are mental health issues, past traumas, relationship or family issues and whether they impact you individually, as a couple, or as a family, a safe, therapeutic setting can help you heal those wounds and be the best you can possibly be, for yourself and for others.

My ideal client is an individual that has identified his/her life as out of balance and that he/she wants to address and find solutions to bring their life back into balance. I work with adults, children/adolescents but have successfully treated all ages of clients in both brief and long-term therapy. I see individuals, couples, and families. Problem areas include Depression; Anxiety; Sexual Addiction; Substance Abuse; and Trauma Resolution . I work with individuals, families, and couples. Throughout my years of practice, I have had specialized training in the above areas. I work to preserve and increase a client's dignity.

Delivering counseling services to families, couples and individuals for 22 years. Using creative techniques to meet the needs of each individual, family, or couple. Learning from each person I meet and the growth and experience I gain from them. The satisfaction I get from seeing these individuals as they accomplish their goals and become self reliant as well as how much they care for themselves beyond the therapeutic relationship is what I enjoy most.

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

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.

I am able to listen to the challenges going on in your life, focus on an area to develop goals and work towards positive change. I will help you explore how your thoughts are connected to your feelings, and how those thoughts and feelings influence the way we interact in our world. Together we will learn how to find ways to cope and find growth.

The ideal client is one who understands that there is a problem. They are ready and willing to take the steps necessary to solve the problem. The ideal client is prepared to collaborate with a professional to explore their goals and brainstorm ways in which they will achieve them. No matter what the issue, the client recognizes that they are responsible for the choices that they have made, as well as the ones they will make going forward. In thinking about this ideal client, I would imagine that they are appropriate in terms of abiding by boundaries.

We are a family oriented group practice comprised of several therapists with a variety of specialties, we offer in office, video and phone therapy sessions. We have therapists licensed in the following states: Indiana, Michigan, and Utah. We work with children, teens, adults and elderly adults in individual, couples, and family counseling. We work with substance abuse, trauma, grief, relationship issues, LGBTQ+, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and dealing with everyday issues and stress.

Hello, I am a licensed clinical social worker in Indiana. Although I have been employed in a variety of social work positions over the years, doing clinical work with individuals, couples, and families has always been my passion. I believe strongly that we have the power to illuminate and strengthen our own lives when we nurture ourselves and allow others to nurture us. My own goals for you, as a client, are to empower, educate, and maintain the highest therapeutic standard of care, and above all, to instill a sense of hopefulness within you no matter the circumstances.

I have experience working with a wide range of clients including young children as well as older adults. My counseling style is relaxed, warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. I believe in a person-centered counseling approach where my clients are able to feel a sense of respect and autonomy. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral and strengths based. I will tailor our sessions and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I thoroughly believe that ANYBODY can benefit from therapy no matter what age, gender or race.

I have worked with military veterans, inner city youth and LGBTQ+ from the South Side of Chicago, affected by complex trauma. I have been a life-long educator and scholar, teaching at all school levels, from kindergarten to college. I received my Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in history, and taught at the University of Notre Dame and Moscow School of Social and Economic Studies, among other places. I combine my clinical practice with research, and truly believe in education as an important part in growth and healing.

Emotions can be confusing, relationships can be messy, and past experiences can negatively impact our present lives, but with proper coping strategies, we don’t have to remain stuck in maladaptive patterns. Change can be scary and people often remain frozen due to the fear of the unknown. Change and acceptance are two concepts that are diametrically opposed but with the right mind set they can actually work hand-in-hand in order to promote growth and healing.

I enjoy working with clients seeking help with substance abuse, depression, anxiety, LGBTQA+ issues, family issues and reintegration, and mindfulness.

INtreatment is an Indiana based group of private mental health counselors. We offer in home, online, or office-based counseling. We meet you where you are emotionally and physically and walk your journey with you. Whether you are a student struggling, a parent in need of guidance, a person struggling from hopelessness, eating disorder, autism, ADHD, grief and loss, self esteem, a relationship in need of mending, or just wanting to become a better version of yourself, our professionally trained counselors are just a phone call away.

Your once bubbly and talkative teen is now spending all of their time in their room, withdrawing from loved ones and feeling alone with increasing stress. You feel like you haven't been able to connect with them, and wonder what's happening in their lives. You have noticed they are more distant, sad, or angry but aren't sure why, and when you try to help you feel like it makes everything worse. The things that you used to talk about and enjoy together don't interest them anymore. You are starting to feel like you are losing your son or daughter.