Therapists in Mishawaka, IN

If you want relief and answers quickly, you need a highly trained expert in the field. As a doctor who has been successfully treating clients for twenty years, as well as, an author for Psychology Today and a national expert who has appeared on major networks and written for national publications, I am a therapist who can help quickly so you can progress to a happy, peaceful, and fulfilling life.

I am a systemically trained licensed marriage and family therapist with a heart for couples. I cherish the opportunity to help others find their strengths and adapt to their challenges more effectively. I also, understand the unique struggles that accompany grief and loss and seek to help others find hope in the midst of their pain. My training also provides me the expertise to work with the most common anxiety and mood disorder concerns.

I provide therapy to adolescents and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and other mood and anxiety based disorders. I rely on mindfulness and relationally focused treatment models, I work with clients to identify ineffective or unhelpful patterns in their lives and establish more workable solutions.I obtained my Master’s degree in Social Work from Aurora University. I have worked as a Clinical Social Worker in private practice and at Nationwide Children's Hospital providing individual and family counseling services for multiple mental health issues.

We are here to help with relationship problems, family issues, anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, addiction, and other life concerns.

Especially in times of crisis or transition, when the things we look to for our identity or sense of self are in flux or lost, we can feel lost ourselves. We wonder who we are, what we’re doing, and where we’re going. Our minds get foggy, we feel stuck and aimless, and we’re often overwhelmed by our thoughts. We get caught up in our emotions and forget what grounds and centers us.

I am a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience providing direct services to adults, adolescents, and couples. If you are experiencing a desire for change in your life which might include anxiety, depression, relationship/couples issues, personal growth, faith-based issues, life transitions, older adult issues, grief, anger, substance abuse, and/or trauma, I invite you to contact me. I see adults of all ages and adolescents over age 14. I work in an active and collaborative manner which builds on the values, questions, strengths and attributes that clients, often unknowingly, bring to the counseling journey.

I'm interested in helping individuals, couples, marriages, and families improve their relationships and quality of life. My background in teaching also makes me especially suited for working with children using sand play, games, and art in addition to traditional talk therapy. I'm trained in systems therapy, which means I view problems and solutions holistically to include the entire family and their natural home, work, and school environments. Therapy can provide a space that fosters the natural healing process within each of us and I enjoy supporting people on this journey.

If you’re looking for practical, affirming, and person-centered support, you’ve found the right page. I’m here to help you explore your goals and take intentional, logical, and manageable steps toward the life you'd like to see for yourself. Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, existential dread, grief, trauma, or just trying to figure yourself out or find your way in this world, I am here to be a consistent and reliable presence of support, compassion, and empowerment to support you in processing through your experiences and overcoming any obstacles you face.

This is the first step on a journey of self discovery and change for a better tomorrow. Let me take this journey with you by walking beside you, and meeting you right where you are. A journey of a lifetime has countless steps, it is what we do with those steps in this moment that matter. The past is behind us, the future in front of us, and this precious moment all around us. Working together you and I will embrace this moment by engaging in mindfulness, meditation, and by starting with the most important piece-you!

Maybe this is your first time pursuing counseling or you just haven’t met the right counselor who “gets you.” Do you feel stuck? You know there has to be a different way, but are you unsure how to get there? Do you feel alone and isolated? Maybe you lack motivation and you notice it's impacting your day-to-day life. I take a client-centered, relational, approach ensuring that your unique needs and goals take the spotlight. My client's can expect trauma informed and culturally sensitive care. My goal is to create a space where you can be your authentic self without judgment or fear.

Hello…and welcome to The Cove Counseling LLC! My name is Cassandra Mielcarek and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Northern Indiana. Most know me by my short name- Cassie. I graduated from Northcentral University in 2019 with my masters, and I am now currently enrolled in their doctorate program. Prior to my graduate program, I obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Indiana State University, with minors in Music and Psychology. While I have many passions, I am so thankful for the path that brought me where I am, and I cannot wait to help you on your therapy journey!

As you search for a counselor, the most important thing is to find someone who can help you with the current obstacles you are facing. You deserve someone who is competent, accepting, and compassionate. I am committed to walking alongside you as you deal with life’s difficulties and struggles. I assist in bringing clarity and focus while working with you toward meeting your goals.

Accepting new high achieving, Couples and Individuals struggling with relationships, stress, anxiety, self doubt or not feeling “good enough” for In Person and Telehealth sessions! Clients tell me that I am Zen - warm, calm, accepting and real, with a great sense of humor. They tell me they learn helpful coping skills and feel more hopeful and motivated when we meet. You will feel the good vibes in session and together we will establish a safe place for you to be able to express your feelings and learn new ways to cope and improve your relationship with yourself and those you love, based on what brings you happiness and peace.