Female Therapists in Cedar Lake, IN
Julie Blackburn
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, ATR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cedar Lake, IN 46303 (Online Only)
Sometimes, life is more intense than ever expected. You have found this to be a difficult time as you are faced with a great loss in your life. You deserve a therapist that is well trained in your life experience. I focus exclusively on grief - grief that accompanies the loss of a loved one and transitioning into a caregiver role. Groups are an extremely helpful way to learning to live with grief and find your way as you live with the loss of your loved one. Online Groups & Self-Guided Programs are created to lift barriers to quality support for caregivers to folks in rural areas to busy professionals to create life balance.
Sometimes, life is more intense than ever expected. You have found this to be a difficult time as you are faced with a great loss in your life. You deserve a therapist that is well trained in your life experience. I focus exclusively on grief - grief that accompanies the loss of a loved one and transitioning into a caregiver role. Groups are an extremely helpful way to learning to live with grief and find your way as you live with the loss of your loved one. Online Groups & Self-Guided Programs are created to lift barriers to quality support for caregivers to folks in rural areas to busy professionals to create life balance.
Clara Damarjian
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cedar Lake, IN 46303 (Online Only)
Hi there! My desire and passion is within our teen and adult communities and improving their mental health and wellness. My main goal is to assist you in having a fresh start and help prevent you from carrying all kinds of traumas into your life. I want to help you overcome any stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or any kind of trauma you may be struggling with in order to live a more fulfilling life. Therapy is a journey and while working to manage through and overcome difficulties, you'll also get to learn more about yourself along the way.
Hi there! My desire and passion is within our teen and adult communities and improving their mental health and wellness. My main goal is to assist you in having a fresh start and help prevent you from carrying all kinds of traumas into your life. I want to help you overcome any stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or any kind of trauma you may be struggling with in order to live a more fulfilling life. Therapy is a journey and while working to manage through and overcome difficulties, you'll also get to learn more about yourself along the way.
Most of my clients not only work on changing thoughts to impact behavior, but also shift their habits so that their body/brain perform at its best. This can be done at any age. Learning new coping techniques, regulation skills, increase in healthy habits and decrease of unhealthy habits. In 2022 I opened at Peace Counseling in hopes to bring a unique approach to serving our community.
Most of my clients not only work on changing thoughts to impact behavior, but also shift their habits so that their body/brain perform at its best. This can be done at any age. Learning new coping techniques, regulation skills, increase in healthy habits and decrease of unhealthy habits. In 2022 I opened at Peace Counseling in hopes to bring a unique approach to serving our community.
Gina Roak (Stoffregen)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
Accepting new clients! Do you ever feel stuck? Does it feel hard to navigate the intricacies of daily life? If yes, you are not alone! I am a strengths-based therapist who tries to help clients work toward their individual goals. Sometimes these goals are managing anxiety, depression, or ADHD. I also help my clients navigate family or peer relationships. I am a licensed clinical social worker who has been working in the field for over ten years.
Accepting new clients! Do you ever feel stuck? Does it feel hard to navigate the intricacies of daily life? If yes, you are not alone! I am a strengths-based therapist who tries to help clients work toward their individual goals. Sometimes these goals are managing anxiety, depression, or ADHD. I also help my clients navigate family or peer relationships. I am a licensed clinical social worker who has been working in the field for over ten years.
Crown Counseling offers various diagnostic and therapeutic services in individual, family, and group settings. We employ an experienced staff of highly skilled therapists all of whom possess at minimum a Master's level degree from an accredited learning institution. Many of our therapists have specialized training that allows them to treat challenging symptoms and diagnoses effectively. Our therapists approach each case with an individualized therapeutic plan encouraging self-awareness and empowerment. At Crown Counseling, individuals are included in the treatment planning process to promote self-discovery, treatment goal progress, and individual healing. All therapists are available by appointment and offer a multitude of therapeutic modalities to fit client needs, both in person and virtually. We accept most major health insurance and self-pay.
Crown Counseling offers various diagnostic and therapeutic services in individual, family, and group settings. We employ an experienced staff of highly skilled therapists all of whom possess at minimum a Master's level degree from an accredited learning institution. Many of our therapists have specialized training that allows them to treat challenging symptoms and diagnoses effectively. Our therapists approach each case with an individualized therapeutic plan encouraging self-awareness and empowerment. At Crown Counseling, individuals are included in the treatment planning process to promote self-discovery, treatment goal progress, and individual healing. All therapists are available by appointment and offer a multitude of therapeutic modalities to fit client needs, both in person and virtually. We accept most major health insurance and self-pay.
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Meredith Naughgle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merrillville, IN 46410
I have a background in Trauma Informed Care and use that focus in treating women with many types of trauma.
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 have a background in Trauma Informed Care and use that focus in treating women with many types of trauma.
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.
Jennifer Linarello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Crown Point, IN 46307 (Online Only)
Are you looking for someone kind, warm, and easy to talk to? My name is Jennifer Linarello and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker skilled in helping clients deal with big life changes, anxiety, depression, trauma and much more. I see clients of all ages ranging from adolescents to seniors. Before I became a therapist, I worked as an elementary school teacher, so I have a strong understanding of how early development and family dynamics relate to mental health. Now, I've been working in mental health for over 22 years and I’ve helped countless clients make new connections and achieve major breakthroughs.
Are you looking for someone kind, warm, and easy to talk to? My name is Jennifer Linarello and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker skilled in helping clients deal with big life changes, anxiety, depression, trauma and much more. I see clients of all ages ranging from adolescents to seniors. Before I became a therapist, I worked as an elementary school teacher, so I have a strong understanding of how early development and family dynamics relate to mental health. Now, I've been working in mental health for over 22 years and I’ve helped countless clients make new connections and achieve major breakthroughs.
Michelle Burbank
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Merrillville, IN 46410 (Online Only)
It can be a daunting task to find a therapist, let alone a therapist you can connect with. I commend those who have taken these challenging first steps in their mental health journey and who are ready to face their challenges with a trusted professional. My style is active with gentle direction, and I encourage self-compassion to my clients to promote healing. I feel that the therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of treatment, and I encourage openness throughout our sessions together. I work best with a client who is open to homework outside of session and who is looking to make meaning out of their experience.
It can be a daunting task to find a therapist, let alone a therapist you can connect with. I commend those who have taken these challenging first steps in their mental health journey and who are ready to face their challenges with a trusted professional. My style is active with gentle direction, and I encourage self-compassion to my clients to promote healing. I feel that the therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of treatment, and I encourage openness throughout our sessions together. I work best with a client who is open to homework outside of session and who is looking to make meaning out of their experience.
Dawn J Braithwaite - Certified Brainspotting Technician
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Crown Point, IN 46307
Waitlist for new clients
Well done! You have decided to take the first step. Considering therapy is very courageous. Often times amazing individuals struggle silently with painful emotions, unwanted behaviors and strained relationships. As a therapist that focuses on your strengths, I am dedicated to providing a safe, healing environment in which you can discover underlying beliefs and feelings that may hinder your growth.
As you become more self-aware, insight will follow. With insight intentional change can begin. Change is experienced at your own pace.
Well done! You have decided to take the first step. Considering therapy is very courageous. Often times amazing individuals struggle silently with painful emotions, unwanted behaviors and strained relationships. As a therapist that focuses on your strengths, I am dedicated to providing a safe, healing environment in which you can discover underlying beliefs and feelings that may hinder your growth.
As you become more self-aware, insight will follow. With insight intentional change can begin. Change is experienced at your own pace.
Yolanda M Ansari
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Schererville, IN 46375 (Online Only)
You are looking for space. Space to feel. Space to think. Space to question. And yet it seems like every inch of space you have is given to people around you, your family, your job, your faith and there is no space left. And you are tired, burnt out and grasping for something, but you are not even sure what that might be. You have tried the discipline, the goal setting, the "fake it til you make it," the busyness, the books, the podcasts, the rigidity, the perfection, the formulas, the positivity, and yet you still feel stuck and without hope. Is this really what life is going to be like forever? No! It doesn't have to be like this.
You are looking for space. Space to feel. Space to think. Space to question. And yet it seems like every inch of space you have is given to people around you, your family, your job, your faith and there is no space left. And you are tired, burnt out and grasping for something, but you are not even sure what that might be. You have tried the discipline, the goal setting, the "fake it til you make it," the busyness, the books, the podcasts, the rigidity, the perfection, the formulas, the positivity, and yet you still feel stuck and without hope. Is this really what life is going to be like forever? No! It doesn't have to be like this.
Mary Mirro, PsyD, HSPP, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP, LLC
Verified Verified
Crown Point, IN 46307 (Online Only)
I offer energy psychology group therapy to individuals who are feeling trapped, stuck, anxious or depressed. Most people can identify with problems shared by others and group therapy is an opportunity to benefit from other’s healing experiences. My sessions are based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy where both the problem and the effect, such as stress and/or feelings of hopelessness and despair, are identified. In my group work, I teach energy psychology techniques such as Tapping which is based on Chinese Medicine Meridians. Tapping is a simple, yet powerful, mind-body technique that helps release blocks in the form of resistance.
I offer energy psychology group therapy to individuals who are feeling trapped, stuck, anxious or depressed. Most people can identify with problems shared by others and group therapy is an opportunity to benefit from other’s healing experiences. My sessions are based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy where both the problem and the effect, such as stress and/or feelings of hopelessness and despair, are identified. In my group work, I teach energy psychology techniques such as Tapping which is based on Chinese Medicine Meridians. Tapping is a simple, yet powerful, mind-body technique that helps release blocks in the form of resistance.
Maritza Perez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Crown Point, IN 46307
Waitlist for new clients
Relationships can be challenging enough with the everyday stressors of work, family obligations and bills. However, when there is constant arguing back and forth, the same issues keep resurfacing during arguments, you’ve grown apart, past infidelity, etc. it can become overwhelming and take a toll on the relationship. In therapy, we will work as a team and identify specific problems, have difficult, but much needed conversations and learn strategies to rebuild the relationship. I will help you achieve your relationship goals and create hope.
Relationships can be challenging enough with the everyday stressors of work, family obligations and bills. However, when there is constant arguing back and forth, the same issues keep resurfacing during arguments, you’ve grown apart, past infidelity, etc. it can become overwhelming and take a toll on the relationship. In therapy, we will work as a team and identify specific problems, have difficult, but much needed conversations and learn strategies to rebuild the relationship. I will help you achieve your relationship goals and create hope.
Amber Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Crown Point, IN 46307 (Online Only)
Becoming a mother is a scary and sometimes lonely journey. You may feel disconnected from your partner, baby, or friends. Or struggle with finding the balance between caring for yourself and those who need you. If the journey into motherhood has left you feeling lost, overwhelmed, or uncertain about who you are now you deserve a safe space to learn how to prioritize yourself. Many moms need help, but find it hard to ask for it. It’s okay to put YOU first. It is possible to take care of you and still care for your loved ones too!
Becoming a mother is a scary and sometimes lonely journey. You may feel disconnected from your partner, baby, or friends. Or struggle with finding the balance between caring for yourself and those who need you. If the journey into motherhood has left you feeling lost, overwhelmed, or uncertain about who you are now you deserve a safe space to learn how to prioritize yourself. Many moms need help, but find it hard to ask for it. It’s okay to put YOU first. It is possible to take care of you and still care for your loved ones too!
Molly Ray
Counselor, LMHC, NCC , CADACII, RYT200
Verified Verified
Lowell, IN 46356
Waitlist for new clients
Waitlist only at this time... I have a special place in my heart for highly sensitive persons, and those seeking to step into their personal power. As a therapist, my intention is to hold safe and comfortable space to help you feel heard and unconditionally accepted. Through use of EMDR, mindfulness techniques, and our unique therapeutic relationship, I offer in-depth therapy for individuals seeking to heal from trauma & attachment issues, depression, anxiety & perfectionism.
Waitlist only at this time... I have a special place in my heart for highly sensitive persons, and those seeking to step into their personal power. As a therapist, my intention is to hold safe and comfortable space to help you feel heard and unconditionally accepted. Through use of EMDR, mindfulness techniques, and our unique therapeutic relationship, I offer in-depth therapy for individuals seeking to heal from trauma & attachment issues, depression, anxiety & perfectionism.
I am an EMDR-trained trauma informed therapist, international speaker , licensed in both Indiana and Illinois with over 20 years of counseling experience, 7 being direct work on military bases working with the U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army, and Marines. I work with issues like depression, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, PTSD ,ADHD and more. If you're seeking positive changes in your life, schedule directly at https:/abayomi-nichols.clientsecure.me. Additionally, I offer crisis support to Corporations via EAP and provide trainings and workshops. Presently, I primarily offer virtual sessions but do some in person.
I am an EMDR-trained trauma informed therapist, international speaker , licensed in both Indiana and Illinois with over 20 years of counseling experience, 7 being direct work on military bases working with the U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army, and Marines. I work with issues like depression, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, PTSD ,ADHD and more. If you're seeking positive changes in your life, schedule directly at https:/abayomi-nichols.clientsecure.me. Additionally, I offer crisis support to Corporations via EAP and provide trainings and workshops. Presently, I primarily offer virtual sessions but do some in person.
I am a licensed mental health counselor with over 30 years of experience. I enjoy working with teens and young adults but have also worked with children and adults of all ages. I relate well with adolescents with behavioral issues, school issues, involvement in juvenile justice system, mental health issues and substance use. I have experience working with youth, children and families with child services involvement including foster care. I have had excellent outcomes working with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, anger management, other mental health issues, as well as those who have been impacted by trauma.
I am a licensed mental health counselor with over 30 years of experience. I enjoy working with teens and young adults but have also worked with children and adults of all ages. I relate well with adolescents with behavioral issues, school issues, involvement in juvenile justice system, mental health issues and substance use. I have experience working with youth, children and families with child services involvement including foster care. I have had excellent outcomes working with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, anger management, other mental health issues, as well as those who have been impacted by trauma.
Valeta Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Merrillville, IN 46410 (Online Only)
For over two decades, I've dedicated myself to the noble pursuit of mental health healing, embarking on a journey filled with challenges, triumphs, and profound transformations. Throughout this odyssey, I've been privileged to witness the resilience of human spirit and the power of therapeutic interventions in restoring hope and vitality to individuals facing the darkest of struggles. Altogether, you may expect to receive quality psychotherapy, in a virtual setting, that promotes a safe & nurturing space for exploration & growth.
For over two decades, I've dedicated myself to the noble pursuit of mental health healing, embarking on a journey filled with challenges, triumphs, and profound transformations. Throughout this odyssey, I've been privileged to witness the resilience of human spirit and the power of therapeutic interventions in restoring hope and vitality to individuals facing the darkest of struggles. Altogether, you may expect to receive quality psychotherapy, in a virtual setting, that promotes a safe & nurturing space for exploration & growth.
Claude Ann Poupolos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCAC, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merrillville, IN 46410
Managing past experiences of pain and difficulties and/or current issues of trauma (family, relationships, employment etc.) can render one with feelings of helplessness and/or hopeless for tomorrow, this can be devastating. I believe having someone to address these concerns with in a confidential, nonjudgmental, manner can change one's life dramatically for the better. It is important to me to help my client gain insight and the tools to improve their life. My focus throughout our work together is to assure my client they are not alone in their struggle and they can heal, feel whole, and begin to experience a more fulfilled life.
Managing past experiences of pain and difficulties and/or current issues of trauma (family, relationships, employment etc.) can render one with feelings of helplessness and/or hopeless for tomorrow, this can be devastating. I believe having someone to address these concerns with in a confidential, nonjudgmental, manner can change one's life dramatically for the better. It is important to me to help my client gain insight and the tools to improve their life. My focus throughout our work together is to assure my client they are not alone in their struggle and they can heal, feel whole, and begin to experience a more fulfilled life.
Hope Hadding
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merrillville, IN 46410
My approach is client-centered, focusing on your specific goals and helping you create a path toward healing and growth. Starting therapy can be a big step, but I’m here to make it as easy as possible. Together, we’ll identify your therapy goals and develop a plan that fits your needs, empowering you to find balance and well-being in your life. Whether you are looking for support with stress, relationships, or trauma, I am here to guide you through your personal journey toward mental health. I help individuals manage sexual issues, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and trauma.
My approach is client-centered, focusing on your specific goals and helping you create a path toward healing and growth. Starting therapy can be a big step, but I’m here to make it as easy as possible. Together, we’ll identify your therapy goals and develop a plan that fits your needs, empowering you to find balance and well-being in your life. Whether you are looking for support with stress, relationships, or trauma, I am here to guide you through your personal journey toward mental health. I help individuals manage sexual issues, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and trauma.
Marilyn Verbiscer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint John, IN 46373 (Online Only)
If you are experiencing difficulties with your significant other, I can help as I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and extensively trained in relationship models. For years, I have been successfully working with couples to help them improve their communication strategies, heal from the trauma of infidelity and repair other significant relationship injuries. I began working with children and their families back in 1992 but today, I use the Gottman Method Couples Therapy because it is rooted in decades of research and practice. Years of positive outcomes is what sets this method apart from other non-researched therapies.
If you are experiencing difficulties with your significant other, I can help as I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and extensively trained in relationship models. For years, I have been successfully working with couples to help them improve their communication strategies, heal from the trauma of infidelity and repair other significant relationship injuries. I began working with children and their families back in 1992 but today, I use the Gottman Method Couples Therapy because it is rooted in decades of research and practice. Years of positive outcomes is what sets this method apart from other non-researched therapies.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.