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Joel A. Makin
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Joel A. Makin

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LCAC

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202 Bruner Pike La Fontaine, IN 46940
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My ideal client is a thoughtful adult who feels emotionally worn down despite working hard to manage life well. They struggle with anxiety, overthinking, or a heavy, persistent sense of discouragement that shows up as tension, self-criticism, and disconnection. Many are navigating relationship strain, betrayal, or major life transitions and feel stuck in their head, unsure how to feel grounded or secure again. They want clarity, emotional steadiness, and meaningful change not just coping, but relief that lasts.
I help adults calm anxiety, process emotional pain, and rebuild trust within themselves and in their relationships. My work is relational, emotionally focused, and practical, supporting clients in understanding what’s driving their distress while learning ways to feel steadier, clearer, and more connected.
If you’re exhausted from carrying more emotional weight than others realize, you’re not alone. Therapy can be a place to slow down, feel understood, and begin finding your footing again. When you’re ready, I invite you to reach out and start that conversation.
Call or Joel A. Makin now for a free 15 minute consultation - (765) 517-6299

My Practice at a Glance

Available in-person

202 Bruner Pike

La Fontaine, IN 46940 map

 (765) 517-6299
My website
In person & virtual for adolescents & adults in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Georgia, Minnesota and Massachusetts.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Relationship Issues 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (765) 517-6299
Photo of Joel A. Makin, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LCAC

My Practice at a Glance

Available in-person

202 Bruner Pike

La Fontaine, IN 46940 map

 (765) 517-6299
My website
In person & virtual for adolescents & adults in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Georgia, Minnesota and Massachusetts.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Relationship Issues 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • All Savers
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Optum
  • Signature Care
  • Surest
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Most insurance plans require a co-pay, co-insurance, or deductible to be met when using insurance benefits. For self-pay clients, I offer a limited sliding scale, with sessions ranging up to $150 per session.
Photo of Joel A. Makin, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LCAC
Joel A. Makin
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LCAC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (765) 517-6299
"
Most insurance plans require a co-pay, co-insurance, or deductible to be met when using insurance benefits. For self-pay clients, I offer a limited sliding scale, with sessions ranging up to $150 per session.
Photo of Joel A. Makin, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LCAC
Joel A. Makin
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LCAC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (765) 517-6299

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Indiana / 39002892A Joel A. Makin

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 15 years
  • Attended Huntington University, MA, Graduated 2011

    • Additional Credentials

  • License: Indiana Professional Licensing Agency - Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor 87001691A / 2023
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Licensed Professional Counselor since 2011 with experience in private practice, hospital systems, and behavioral health leadership. Former graduate-level counseling instructor at the Townsend Institute. Specializes in anxiety, relationships, burnout, compulsive behaviors, and deeper long-term change
Photo of Joel A. Makin, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LCAC
Joel A. Makin
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LCAC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (765) 517-6299
"
Licensed Professional Counselor since 2011 with experience in private practice, hospital systems, and behavioral health leadership. Former graduate-level counseling instructor at the Townsend Institute. Specializes in anxiety, relationships, burnout, compulsive behaviors, and deeper long-term change
Photo of Joel A. Makin, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LCAC
Joel A. Makin
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LCAC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (765) 517-6299

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Stress
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I help adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship issues, compulsive behaviors, emotional disconnection, and feeling stuck in repeating patterns. Treatment often combines deeper insight-oriented work with practical tools for emotional regulation, boundaries, communication, and healthier relationships to create meaningful, lasting change over time.
Photo of Joel A. Makin, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LCAC
Joel A. Makin
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LCAC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (765) 517-6299
"
I help adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship issues, compulsive behaviors, emotional disconnection, and feeling stuck in repeating patterns. Treatment often combines deeper insight-oriented work with practical tools for emotional regulation, boundaries, communication, and healthier relationships to create meaningful, lasting change over time.
Photo of Joel A. Makin, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LCAC
Joel A. Makin
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LCAC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (765) 517-6299

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Gestalt
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
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My approach is relational, practical, and insight-oriented. I use psychodynamic therapy, CBT, attachment-focused work, and emotionally focused approaches to help clients understand deeper patterns while building healthier ways of coping, relating, and functioning. Sessions are thoughtful, honest, supportive, and focused on meaningful long-term change, not just symptom relief.
Photo of Joel A. Makin, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LCAC
Joel A. Makin
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LCAC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (765) 517-6299
"
My approach is relational, practical, and insight-oriented. I use psychodynamic therapy, CBT, attachment-focused work, and emotionally focused approaches to help clients understand deeper patterns while building healthier ways of coping, relating, and functioning. Sessions are thoughtful, honest, supportive, and focused on meaningful long-term change, not just symptom relief.
Photo of Joel A. Makin, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LCAC
Joel A. Makin
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LCAC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (765) 517-6299

Location

Primary Location

202 Bruner Pike

La Fontaine, IN 46940

(765) 517-6299

Email Me

My website

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

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In person & virtual for adolescents & adults in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Georgia, Minnesota and Massachusetts.
Photo of Joel A. Makin, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LCAC
Joel A. Makin
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LCAC
Call for a free consultation now - (765) 517-6299
"
In person & virtual for adolescents & adults in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Georgia, Minnesota and Massachusetts.
Photo of Joel A. Makin, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LCAC
Joel A. Makin
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LCAC
Call for a free consultation now - (765) 517-6299