Female Therapists in Chesterton, IN
100% Telehealth. I work with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, & substance use disorders. I can aid in managing trauma and stress, specifically those who are first responders. I started my professional career as a police officer and am still proudly serving; therefore, can relate to the unique stressors and trauma experienced by this population. I can aid in breaking down larger goals into more easily obtainable goals to ensure we are reaching a place of being more content. You can expect me to be invested in your concerns, non-judgmental during the sessions, and empathetic to your situation.
100% Telehealth. I work with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, & substance use disorders. I can aid in managing trauma and stress, specifically those who are first responders. I started my professional career as a police officer and am still proudly serving; therefore, can relate to the unique stressors and trauma experienced by this population. I can aid in breaking down larger goals into more easily obtainable goals to ensure we are reaching a place of being more content. You can expect me to be invested in your concerns, non-judgmental during the sessions, and empathetic to your situation.
Kimberly Reevas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chesterton, IN 46304
With 24 years of clinical experience as a mental health therapist, I will offer personalized support to make sure we address your needs. Your time here is precious, and I will do everything possible to maximize your experience. It takes a lot of strength to face relationship, mental health, depression, anger, anxiety, trauma or addictions issues. It is important that you feel safe, understood, listened to and validated during our time spent together. Whatever happened that is motivating you to seek healing and change-please know this will be a safe space for self-reflection, growth and recovery.
With 24 years of clinical experience as a mental health therapist, I will offer personalized support to make sure we address your needs. Your time here is precious, and I will do everything possible to maximize your experience. It takes a lot of strength to face relationship, mental health, depression, anger, anxiety, trauma or addictions issues. It is important that you feel safe, understood, listened to and validated during our time spent together. Whatever happened that is motivating you to seek healing and change-please know this will be a safe space for self-reflection, growth and recovery.
Michelle Boren
Counselor, LMHC, LCAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chesterton, IN 46304 (Online Only)
Do you strive for inner peace, miss who you used to be? Do you find yourself struggling in current relationships or the future you set for yourself? What about expectations you thought you should be living up to but they are not happening? Do you find it hard to express your feelings without feeling the need to justify them? Do you find yourself indulging in certain addictions but don't know why. Are you losing a sense of self or your "why" in life?
Do you strive for inner peace, miss who you used to be? Do you find yourself struggling in current relationships or the future you set for yourself? What about expectations you thought you should be living up to but they are not happening? Do you find it hard to express your feelings without feeling the need to justify them? Do you find yourself indulging in certain addictions but don't know why. Are you losing a sense of self or your "why" in life?
Emily Seward
Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LMHC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
Chesterton, IN 46304
I have known my entire life that I have wanted to help others; to be a light in someone else's darkness. In an effort to become that person, I received my bachelor's degree from Ball State University and my master's in counseling with a focus in trauma from Valparaiso University. I have experience working with addiction, individuals and groups, and behavioral mental health. I utilize multiple counseling techniques with the hope to provide a warm and safe environment for all. Your stories mean something to me, and I will never take that lightly. I look forward to working with you and helping you pave a healthy and happy path forward!
I have known my entire life that I have wanted to help others; to be a light in someone else's darkness. In an effort to become that person, I received my bachelor's degree from Ball State University and my master's in counseling with a focus in trauma from Valparaiso University. I have experience working with addiction, individuals and groups, and behavioral mental health. I utilize multiple counseling techniques with the hope to provide a warm and safe environment for all. Your stories mean something to me, and I will never take that lightly. I look forward to working with you and helping you pave a healthy and happy path forward!
Heartland Wellness Center - Justine Maresca, LSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chesterton, IN 46304
I am passionate about forming trusting relationships with clients through an empathetic and non-judgmental approach. My goal is to help people overcome life’s challenges and work towards creating a life worth living. For the past five years, I have worked with individuals facing various mental health concerns, including anxiety, trauma, addiction, depression, behavioral issues, grief, and mood disorders. My goal is to bring better understanding to families, friends, and the wider community to help stop the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction.
I am passionate about forming trusting relationships with clients through an empathetic and non-judgmental approach. My goal is to help people overcome life’s challenges and work towards creating a life worth living. For the past five years, I have worked with individuals facing various mental health concerns, including anxiety, trauma, addiction, depression, behavioral issues, grief, and mood disorders. My goal is to bring better understanding to families, friends, and the wider community to help stop the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction.
My therapeutic style is grounded in cognitive behavior and solution-focused theories. As each client presents with unique concerns requiring personalized solutions, I believe in an integrative approach to therapeutic intervention specifically designed for each individual. As such, I incorporate therapeutic techniques from a number of orientations including but not limited to: cognitive behavior, solution-focused, person-centered, mindfulness, narrative, and strengths-based. I strive to create a calm and safe atmosphere in which clients feel comfortable sharing their story. I am experienced in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
My therapeutic style is grounded in cognitive behavior and solution-focused theories. As each client presents with unique concerns requiring personalized solutions, I believe in an integrative approach to therapeutic intervention specifically designed for each individual. As such, I incorporate therapeutic techniques from a number of orientations including but not limited to: cognitive behavior, solution-focused, person-centered, mindfulness, narrative, and strengths-based. I strive to create a calm and safe atmosphere in which clients feel comfortable sharing their story. I am experienced in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
I strive to join with my client where they are, hear their story or process of thinking, and then offer support while they embrace their current struggle or situation. Then I help empower them to find answers from their own strengths that align with their beliefs and existing skills. I teach and help clients practice new skills when needed. My focus throughout our work together is to assure my client they are not alone in their struggle and they can heal and feel whole once again.
I strive to join with my client where they are, hear their story or process of thinking, and then offer support while they embrace their current struggle or situation. Then I help empower them to find answers from their own strengths that align with their beliefs and existing skills. I teach and help clients practice new skills when needed. My focus throughout our work together is to assure my client they are not alone in their struggle and they can heal and feel whole once again.
Dr. Danielle Hernandez
Psychologist, PhD, HSPP, NCSP
Verified Verified
Chesterton, IN 46304 (Online Only)
Therapy is an opportunity to be heard. I use a multi-cultural and anti-oppression framework to work with the opportunities and barriers faced by clients who hold marginalized identities, especially those within the QTIPOC community. I would be honored to walk with you and your family as you navigate sexuality, gender identity, coming out, and transitioning. I am experienced in working with adults and children on anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, parenting, relationship issues, and family conflict.
Therapy is an opportunity to be heard. I use a multi-cultural and anti-oppression framework to work with the opportunities and barriers faced by clients who hold marginalized identities, especially those within the QTIPOC community. I would be honored to walk with you and your family as you navigate sexuality, gender identity, coming out, and transitioning. I am experienced in working with adults and children on anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, parenting, relationship issues, and family conflict.
I have over 20 years of practice with clients experiencing problems with blended families, LGBTQ+ relationships, intergenerational issues, self-esteem and personal growth, conflict management, couples communication and intimacy concerns, divorce, parental coaching, addiction and recovery, and the management of grief and loss. I have a special focus on working with LGBTQ+ clients. I work with clients who have been experiencing emotional issues (depression, anxiety, compulsion) and trouble coping with life transitions.
I have over 20 years of practice with clients experiencing problems with blended families, LGBTQ+ relationships, intergenerational issues, self-esteem and personal growth, conflict management, couples communication and intimacy concerns, divorce, parental coaching, addiction and recovery, and the management of grief and loss. I have a special focus on working with LGBTQ+ clients. I work with clients who have been experiencing emotional issues (depression, anxiety, compulsion) and trouble coping with life transitions.
I currently hold an LMHCA license in the state of Indiana, I am EMDR trained, and certified in addiction counseling. I hold a Master's of science degree in education with a focus on mental health counseling, awarded from Purdue University Northwest. I am currently seeking a Doctoral degree in Counselor Education and supervision from Walden University, with a focus on trauma and crisis.
I currently hold an LMHCA license in the state of Indiana, I am EMDR trained, and certified in addiction counseling. I hold a Master's of science degree in education with a focus on mental health counseling, awarded from Purdue University Northwest. I am currently seeking a Doctoral degree in Counselor Education and supervision from Walden University, with a focus on trauma and crisis.
Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, navigating a life change or want to enhance your own well-being, anyone can benefit from therapy. I work collaboratively with my clients to identify unique goals and build upon individual strengths to help develop the tools and strategies necessary to make therapeutic progress. I have experience working with a variety of issues including, but not limited to, mood and anxiety disorders, life transitions, relationship issues and adjustment disorders. I work with children, adolescents and adults, as well as family and couples.
Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, navigating a life change or want to enhance your own well-being, anyone can benefit from therapy. I work collaboratively with my clients to identify unique goals and build upon individual strengths to help develop the tools and strategies necessary to make therapeutic progress. I have experience working with a variety of issues including, but not limited to, mood and anxiety disorders, life transitions, relationship issues and adjustment disorders. I work with children, adolescents and adults, as well as family and couples.
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I have a lot of experience helping people more effectively cope with major life adjustments due to stress, loss, transition, medical diagnoses, or trauma. Helping clients use their strengths and develop new ones to create acceptance, health and resilience is my focus. I am board certified in psychopharmacology, so I can also advise a client about maintaining or restoring wellness with medications.
I have a lot of experience helping people more effectively cope with major life adjustments due to stress, loss, transition, medical diagnoses, or trauma. Helping clients use their strengths and develop new ones to create acceptance, health and resilience is my focus. I am board certified in psychopharmacology, so I can also advise a client about maintaining or restoring wellness with medications.
Rachel Goodwin
Counselor, LCPC, LPC, LMHC, LCAC, CEDS
Verified Verified
Chesterton, IN 46304 (Online Only)
My first priority is to create a safe and affirming environment that will foster personal growth and allow clients to achieve their identified goals. I aim to work collaboratively with clients to empower them to step into their stories and live authentically.
My first priority is to create a safe and affirming environment that will foster personal growth and allow clients to achieve their identified goals. I aim to work collaboratively with clients to empower them to step into their stories and live authentically.
Do you feel that people in your life do not listen or hear you when you speak? Being understood is the foundation and the most important starting point on any journey towards healing. Once you feel safe and understood, we can begin trying new more effective approaches to address these problems. I have a vast breadth of experience in the mental health field, working with diverse populations from Hospital settings to Community Mental Health. I use an eclectic blend therapeutic approach that includes mindfulness, cognitive behavior, and strengths-based approach. My counseling style is supportive, caring, and compassionate.
Do you feel that people in your life do not listen or hear you when you speak? Being understood is the foundation and the most important starting point on any journey towards healing. Once you feel safe and understood, we can begin trying new more effective approaches to address these problems. I have a vast breadth of experience in the mental health field, working with diverse populations from Hospital settings to Community Mental Health. I use an eclectic blend therapeutic approach that includes mindfulness, cognitive behavior, and strengths-based approach. My counseling style is supportive, caring, and compassionate.
At Life Strategies, we understand that the happiness and well-being of your child and family are extremely important to you, and we are passionate about assisting you in the growth process. We provide autism ABA Therapy & offer more traditional office counseling services for children, couples, & adults. Our ABA team has extensive experience in providing both in-home and in-center ABA, one of the most effective treatment options for children with autism. Through years of experience, in a caring and supportive environment, we help families and children make lasting gains.
At Life Strategies, we understand that the happiness and well-being of your child and family are extremely important to you, and we are passionate about assisting you in the growth process. We provide autism ABA Therapy & offer more traditional office counseling services for children, couples, & adults. Our ABA team has extensive experience in providing both in-home and in-center ABA, one of the most effective treatment options for children with autism. Through years of experience, in a caring and supportive environment, we help families and children make lasting gains.
I believe we all have the ability to heal from life stressors and suffering. I use an integrative approach to draw upon each person's individual inner resources. I tailor the therapeutic experience to meet the unique needs of each person. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and understanding environment to openly explore and discuss issues, as well as working to facilitate growth and self-acceptance. It takes courage to seek counseling/therapy. I work to respectfully collaborate and to assist in gaining a deeper understanding, while also helping to identify solutions towards a more satisfying and fulfilling life.
I believe we all have the ability to heal from life stressors and suffering. I use an integrative approach to draw upon each person's individual inner resources. I tailor the therapeutic experience to meet the unique needs of each person. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and understanding environment to openly explore and discuss issues, as well as working to facilitate growth and self-acceptance. It takes courage to seek counseling/therapy. I work to respectfully collaborate and to assist in gaining a deeper understanding, while also helping to identify solutions towards a more satisfying and fulfilling life.
I feel like therapy is a great way to learn about oneself, to find your strengths, and to improve any deficits that you have. Everyone has room for improvement and has made mistakes so it’s time to focus and build the future.
I feel like therapy is a great way to learn about oneself, to find your strengths, and to improve any deficits that you have. Everyone has room for improvement and has made mistakes so it’s time to focus and build the future.
Elise D Daxe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chesterton, IN 46304
I practice client-centered, psychodynamic therapy with individuals, couples, and groups to address symptoms of depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship dysfunction, and/or addiction. I employ integrative, strengths-based approaches to assist individuals in coping with current manifestations, and exploring and resolving issues which may have evolved circumstantially, temporarily presenting a barrier to an otherwise strong sense of overall well-being.
I practice client-centered, psychodynamic therapy with individuals, couples, and groups to address symptoms of depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship dysfunction, and/or addiction. I employ integrative, strengths-based approaches to assist individuals in coping with current manifestations, and exploring and resolving issues which may have evolved circumstantially, temporarily presenting a barrier to an otherwise strong sense of overall well-being.
Erin Wells
Counselor, MA, LMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chesterton, IN 46304
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I believe all people can heal and change. I have witnessed profound growth in individuals struggling with lifelong, severe mental and emotional problems, and I am privileged to witness my clients' discovering their inner strength every day. Even if you feel hopeless, alone, and overwhelmed, if you're willing to reach out and engage the process of therapy, your path forward may be much brighter than you can see right now. I welcome the opportunity to work with individuals and their loved ones on their journey to greater health and creating meaning in their lives.
I believe all people can heal and change. I have witnessed profound growth in individuals struggling with lifelong, severe mental and emotional problems, and I am privileged to witness my clients' discovering their inner strength every day. Even if you feel hopeless, alone, and overwhelmed, if you're willing to reach out and engage the process of therapy, your path forward may be much brighter than you can see right now. I welcome the opportunity to work with individuals and their loved ones on their journey to greater health and creating meaning in their lives.
Nicole Krueger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chesterton, IN 46304
My passion is to help guide children, adolescents and adults during times of hopelessness and fear. I believe that your past does not determine your future. My practice emphasizes providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions proven to be effective and is facilitated in a safe, caring, confidential and non-judgmental environment. Over a decade of experience in mental health has embraced my passion in helping adolescents and adults heal. I have extensive training treating clients who experience a variety of distressing symptoms related to; PTSD/Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Bi-Polar Disorder, Grief and Loss, Divorce-Related Issues, Stress and Anger Management, Codependency and many more.
My passion is to help guide children, adolescents and adults during times of hopelessness and fear. I believe that your past does not determine your future. My practice emphasizes providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions proven to be effective and is facilitated in a safe, caring, confidential and non-judgmental environment. Over a decade of experience in mental health has embraced my passion in helping adolescents and adults heal. I have extensive training treating clients who experience a variety of distressing symptoms related to; PTSD/Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Bi-Polar Disorder, Grief and Loss, Divorce-Related Issues, Stress and Anger Management, Codependency and many more.
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Female Therapists
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.