Grief Therapists in Kendallville, IN

I understand the challenge of recovery and will walk alongside your transformative process as a source of support and inspiration.

Our mission statement at LPA Counseling is that we respond personally and immediately to families, couples, and individuals seeking counseling services, providing excellent, confidential, and affordable therapy, when and where our clients' need us, throughout Northwest Indiana. For more information on our services, please visit our website at www.lpacounseling.com

If you are struggling with your emotional or physical well-being, feeling overwhelmed by daily life, or experiencing distress in your relationships or career, talking to a psychologist may be your next step. Individual psychotherapy can help you understand and address your problems, cope better with stress and improve the quality of your life.

Oftentimes, the origin of our individual emotional struggles are not always apparent to us. We can become alarmed when these struggles begin to impact on our day to day living and relationships. It is then that clients most often begin to reach out for therapy to gain further insight into their thoughts, actions, and feelings. Distorted thinking patterns can fuel low self esteem and affect every area in a persons life. A once used defense mechanism may no longer be useful or beneficial to your mental health and once identified can be discussed in therapy and clients can learn more adaptive ways of coping.

The first time I decided to go to therapy was pretty terrifying. I was tired of feeling down, having negative thoughts about myself, and feeling anxious all the time. I trusted a dear friend who had been to therapy who encouraged me to try it out, and I decided that things couldn’t get worse than it already was. So I reached out to a therapist. And I was scared to start. After being involved in my own healing journey, I found a passion to want to be a part of others’ lives in a similar way. I have healed in ways I honestly didn't know were possible, and I’m still on that journey today.

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.

Life is difficult and involves growth and change which is not always easy or comfortable. I believe in empowering people to reach their full potential by providing services that are strengths-based, practical, holistic, and focused on promoting long lasting change. I strive to create a supportive, trusting and safe therapeutic relationship in which people can heal from their trauma, reconnect with themselves, and realize their goals. I have had a great deal of experience in working with people that struggle with addictions of all types, trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. Any questions are welcome.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has been working professionally, in the mental health, field since 2006. I have worked in multiple positions in the mental/behavioral health field, including leadership. I came to realize that my passion is providing therapy. In 2020 (during Covid), I made the transition to virtual therapy. I am Licensed in the State of Indiana. Using Strengths-Based Empowerment approaches, I strive to provide Affirmative and Culturally Competent care.

I offer mental health therapy to children, teens, and adults. Some of the issues I help with include, but are not limited to, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship conflicts, first responder stress/trauma, infertility, and grief. During your session, I will utilize evidence-based approaches some of which are person-centered, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused therapies.

There are times in life when things seem unmanagable. For some, those moments occur constantly in our day to day lives, for others it's during times of unexpected stressors, during transitions or during tragedy. Therapy is an excellent way to seek support for any time you feel you can't cope with "this" anymore whatever that "this" may be. I can help you learn ways to cope with stress, anxiety and depression, as well as process grief, loss and trauma in your journey of healing and walk along side you on your path to improve well-being.

There is HOPE. No matter what you are walking through (depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, addictions, domestic violence, poor self esteem, grief, etc.).....There is HOPE.

Please send an email for all inquires about taking new clients for the fasted response time. My approach is to support people towards becoming their authentic selves. I believe in a "person in environment" approach and have a holistic therapy style. I try to understand first and foremost that although your pain and experiences may be similar to someone else, that no two people are alike, therefore, the degree to which your circumstances effects you is unique and personal to you. My goal is to empower you to get back in touch with your needs, and find effective / healthy ways to get through difficult times.

We often endure hardship and struggle for a long time before we recognize that we cannot or do not want to continue with things as they are. Change is possible, even after significant emotional pain, trauma, or loss. I invite you to consider how you want your life to change. I also invite you to take time and give attention to pursue necessary healing. Over the last decade of clinical and practical experience, I have come to value therapy that is mindful, holistic, and practical. I aim to come alongside people ready to see change and willing to take steps toward trauma recovery, renewed purpose and a lifestyle of mental health.