Therapists in Merrillville, IN

My ideal client is someone who is open to exploring their emotions. Someone who values collaboration and trusts the therapeutic process. This client maybe dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, or medical trauma. They are motivated to engage in cognitive behavioral therapy techniques as well as person centered approach.

I can meet an ideal client where they are at. Despite potential ambivalence toward counseling, they are somebody who is willing to put the work in and open themselves up to inner self examination. They are able to somewhat articulate their goals for treatment; even if they don’t know what they personally want to gain through the experience of counseling, they are open to the possibility of learning what that may be. The ideal client has acknowledged distress in their life or difficulty functioning day-to-day.

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.

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.

Center for Life Enrichment Advancement and Recovery is a group of mental health professionals who believe in providing evidence-based, cost-effective, and timely treatment to our clients. We provide our clients with intentional treatment interventions from approaches that are widely known in the profession to be most reliable for the identified problem. Our goal is to provide individual, couple, family, and group mental health treatment to guide our clients towards positive change.

My expertise is in anxiety, depression, and anger management, I am dedicated to addressing a wide range of concerns that impact mental well-being. This includes depression, ADHD, family dynamics, and trauma whether adolescents are struggling with peer relationships, academic stress, emotional regulation, or communication problems.

With the support of a skilled trauma-informed therapist, you can overcome beliefs and behaviors that have kept you stuck in life. Yes you can revitalize your relationship with loved ones. Yes you can deepen your bond with your children and significant others. Yes you can learn to develop better strategies for repairing what was broken. Listen. I have worked in high-risk environments on a state and private level. I listened to and helped facilitate individual goals for change. One thing I know is that you have to want to change. Do you? What are your issues, needs and/or goals? It truly does take a village.

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.

Over the years and after receiving thousands of initial calls and emails from clients, it is clear that many are unsure of what they need or where to go. We find great pleasure in helping clients navigate this process. As a group practice we are able to provide services for a variety of needs: anxiety, addictions, pain management, depression, relationship issues, psychological testing, individual, life transitions and even helping clients who just want to live their best life! We stand out in our efforts to make this process as smooth as possible. Many providers boast about their training in a particular treatment approach (and this is important) but research suggests that the interventions are only part of the story. The fit between client and clinician, the wellbeing of the clinician, the ease of access and the experience of the treatment process matter as much, and sometimes more, than the particular treatment model used. Pillars of Wellness was founded with the hope of ensuring an ideal client-clinician fit and providing both clients and clinicians with a positive experience. We let our clinicians excel at their craft by giving them the space to create their ideal practice.

I provide an accepting and compassionate environment so that you can begin the healing process and move towards meaningful, long term change. I serve individuals from Illinois and Indiana with eating disorders and co-occurring disorders such as OCD, mood disorders, and trauma. I also work with individuals that have had bariatric surgery and have an eating disorder. I approach food and body issues with the understanding that an ED can affect any person in any body. Clients that are seeking treatment for eating disorders will be encouraged to experience health and body acceptance through a non-diet approach.

My passion is in working with adolescents, however, I also enjoy working with preteens (11-13), families, and young adults. I believe that creating a calm, comfortable, and open atmosphere for counseling can allow clients to let their guard down and feel as comfortable with the therapeutic process as possible. My goal is to empower clients to help themselves realize their true self, work on building on their strengths, process and learn from past experiences, and make both positive and pro-active adjustments moving forward. I want to assist clients with their personal growth as they become the best version of themselves.

I view it as an honor and a privilege to work with those who have the personal courage it takes to make changes in their lives. At any age, we all have potential for growth and change. "Finding the good and building on that" is a philosophy I strongly embrace. I see it as my job to listen carefully to you and then partner with you to help reach your identified goals. Together we can work toward your self-empowerment, rediscover your capacity to make peace with the past, live well in the present, and create the future you desire.

Are you tired of waiting lists? Wait no longer! I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor licensed and serving in the states of Indiana and Illinois. I have over 15 experiences experience working in a variety of treatment settings, both civilian and military. I have experience treating clients with issues related to trauma, depression, mood, anxiety, impulse control, grief - loss, personality, psychosis, more. I am skilled in treating most ages (6 years old to the elderly). I am trained in several evidenced-based treatment approaches. Whatever your goals for treatment are, I can assist you.

My ideal Client is one who is experiencing mental health challenges, like anxiety, depression, habits, or relationship problems. Their goal is to reduce their symptoms and have a higher quality of life. They would understand that changes takes time and consistent effort over time, and would be willing to do homework assignments in-between sessions.

Elwin is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and certified case manager (CCM). Also Elwin is a licensed masters social worker (LMSW). Elwin is trauma and PTSD informed and trained to treat trauma. He is a clinician that practices integrated behavioral health, and mental health care. Elwin also utilizes a holistic approach that considers the physical health, biological, behavioral health, psychological, spiritual, and social needs of his clients. Elwin is strength based as a psychotherapist.

Awakenings Counseling Center offers a wide range of mental health and addiction treatment services. Awakenings has provided services throughout the Northwest Indiana Region for 25+ years. Awakenings works directly with Lake County and Porter County Drug Court as well as Lake County Community Corrections Work Release Program. Our goal at Awakenings is to be able to provide you with the tools needed to be the best version of yourself for you and those around you. You deserve to live a healthy and productive life.

My ideal client is one who is ready to make a change, be challenged and is willing to do the work and take the necessary steps to improve their quality of life as well as their relationships whatever they may be. They believe they are capable of much more than they have ever realized or what they were told by certain people in their lives. They want to become un-stuck and learn new strategies and approaches to the struggles that have prevented them from living a life worth living.

Briana is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. Her primary area of focus is couples work, but she also provides services to individuals and families. She believes that clients are the experts of their lives—no one knows you better than yourself! She uses a post-modern approach by creating a dualistic relationship with clients throughout the therapeutic process. She sees herself as a co-collaborator, working with you to identify the root cause of your distress and empower you to make the changes you desire within a safe and understanding environment.

I am a licensed social worker with experience working with children, teens and adults who have come from all different backgrounds and life experiences including youth who have been in foster care. I utilize evidence-based models to work with clients to teach new skills that are complementary to the strengths that each client already possesses.