Child Therapists in La Porte, IN

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Diane K Olson-Burkhardt
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
La Porte, IN 46352
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in Play Therapy, which addresses behavioral, emotional, and/or traumatic issues with those that may have difficulty communicating needs verbally, especially children.
In this stressful world that we live in today, the essential activities that we all forget to participate in are to: Live, Breathe, & Play! I strive to provide a safe, nurturing and non-judgmental environment for those that I serve so that they may achieve their optimum health and wellness. In my practice, I utilize client-centered, integrative and holistic techniques to aid in helping persons obtain their maximum potential in their life and their relationships.
I specialize in Play Therapy, which addresses behavioral, emotional, and/or traumatic issues with those that may have difficulty communicating needs verbally, especially children.
In this stressful world that we live in today, the essential activities that we all forget to participate in are to: Live, Breathe, & Play! I strive to provide a safe, nurturing and non-judgmental environment for those that I serve so that they may achieve their optimum health and wellness. In my practice, I utilize client-centered, integrative and holistic techniques to aid in helping persons obtain their maximum potential in their life and their relationships.
(219) 224-3421 View (219) 224-3421
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Northern Indiana Therapies, LLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
La Porte, IN 46350
Whether you are in need of child, individual, couple, or family therapy, we at Northern Indiana Therapies can help develop tools and strategies to better manage feelings and behaviors.
Whether you are in need of child, individual, couple, or family therapy, we at Northern Indiana Therapies can help develop tools and strategies to better manage feelings and behaviors.
(219) 207-5890 View (219) 207-5890
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Sarah Novak
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
La Porte, IN 46350  (Online Only)
I work with children, adolescents, and young adults as a nationally certified counselor.
I am a LaPorte County native, having graduated from LaPorte High School. I earned my Bachelors in Psychology from Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana with a minor in sociology. I then earned a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I am a Certified DBT Therapist with training in art and trauma therapy. I have worked in a variety of settings, including inpatient and residential treatment, probation, and family focus. I began my first field internship at just 16 years old.
I work with children, adolescents, and young adults as a nationally certified counselor.
I am a LaPorte County native, having graduated from LaPorte High School. I earned my Bachelors in Psychology from Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana with a minor in sociology. I then earned a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I am a Certified DBT Therapist with training in art and trauma therapy. I have worked in a variety of settings, including inpatient and residential treatment, probation, and family focus. I began my first field internship at just 16 years old.
(219) 327-7707 View (219) 327-7707
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Darcey M. Webb
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Porte, IN 46350
Waitlist for new clients
I work with children, adults, couples, and families, providing tailored support based on your unique needs and situation.
Everyone deserves support as they walk through life, including you. Your story is your own, and I will greet it without judgment. I am here to support your growth, working with you to meet your goals with acceptance, safety, and dedicated professionalism.
I work with children, adults, couples, and families, providing tailored support based on your unique needs and situation.
Everyone deserves support as they walk through life, including you. Your story is your own, and I will greet it without judgment. I am here to support your growth, working with you to meet your goals with acceptance, safety, and dedicated professionalism.
(219) 419-8957 View (219) 419-8957
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Dawn Yates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Porte, IN 46350
I have raised 5 children.
Delivering counseling services to families, couples and individuals for 26 years. Using creative techniques to meet the needs of each individual, family, or couple. Learning from each person I meet and the growth and experience gained from them. The satisfaction of seeing these individuals as they accomplish their goals and become self reliant as well as how much they care for themselves beyond the therapeutic relationship is what I enjoy most about this interaction.
I have raised 5 children.
Delivering counseling services to families, couples and individuals for 26 years. Using creative techniques to meet the needs of each individual, family, or couple. Learning from each person I meet and the growth and experience gained from them. The satisfaction of seeing these individuals as they accomplish their goals and become self reliant as well as how much they care for themselves beyond the therapeutic relationship is what I enjoy most about this interaction.
(219) 285-3078 View (219) 285-3078
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Rebecca Rowe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
La Porte, IN 46350  (Online Only)
Your once bubbly and talkative teen is now spending all of their time in their room, withdrawing from loved ones and feeling alone with increasing stress. You feel like you haven't been able to connect with them, and wonder what's happening in their lives. You have noticed they are more distant, sad, or angry but aren't sure why, and when you try to help you feel like it makes everything worse. The things that you used to talk about and enjoy together don't interest them anymore. You are starting to feel like you are losing your son or daughter.
Your once bubbly and talkative teen is now spending all of their time in their room, withdrawing from loved ones and feeling alone with increasing stress. You feel like you haven't been able to connect with them, and wonder what's happening in their lives. You have noticed they are more distant, sad, or angry but aren't sure why, and when you try to help you feel like it makes everything worse. The things that you used to talk about and enjoy together don't interest them anymore. You are starting to feel like you are losing your son or daughter.
(219) 240-0279 View (219) 240-0279
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Nancy Hoback
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Porte, IN 46350
If you feel overwhelmed by small things, if panic attacks or anxiety are holding you back, if you feel down or depressed, it may be time to seek counseling. If you just feel that you want more out of life, therapy can also be a great way to acheive that. I can help you learn to manage depression and anxiety, while growing in confidence and self value. You can become the person you were meant to be. Call me for a brief telephone consult. I can help.
If you feel overwhelmed by small things, if panic attacks or anxiety are holding you back, if you feel down or depressed, it may be time to seek counseling. If you just feel that you want more out of life, therapy can also be a great way to acheive that. I can help you learn to manage depression and anxiety, while growing in confidence and self value. You can become the person you were meant to be. Call me for a brief telephone consult. I can help.
(219) 228-8757 View (219) 228-8757
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Philip Barber
Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
La Porte, IN 46350
If you are struggling with depression or anxiety, feel overwhelmed, or just want to talk something through, counseling might be helpful for you. Counseling can help improve self-esteem, develop skills to manage depression and anxiety better, and help to process significant events in our lives. Counseling can help with problems both big and small and can help to develop perspectives or new ways of thinking about things. Give me a call to see if you think counseling will help you.
If you are struggling with depression or anxiety, feel overwhelmed, or just want to talk something through, counseling might be helpful for you. Counseling can help improve self-esteem, develop skills to manage depression and anxiety better, and help to process significant events in our lives. Counseling can help with problems both big and small and can help to develop perspectives or new ways of thinking about things. Give me a call to see if you think counseling will help you.
(219) 217-0602 View (219) 217-0602
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Lets do this Coaching llc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LSW, Coach
Verified Verified
La Porte, IN 46350  (Online Only)
I have a true passion to help individuals achieve their mental health and life goals, live in abundance and navigate through difficult life situations. If you are struggling to find peace, purpose or just need direction, I can help! I am currently accepting new clients for Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, Psychotherapy and Life Coaching. KAT is proven to be effective for treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and addiction. KAT is effective with increasing mood, elimination of negative thoughts and patterns, and improving overall functioning. KAT and Therapy may have better outcomes than with treating independently.
I have a true passion to help individuals achieve their mental health and life goals, live in abundance and navigate through difficult life situations. If you are struggling to find peace, purpose or just need direction, I can help! I am currently accepting new clients for Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, Psychotherapy and Life Coaching. KAT is proven to be effective for treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and addiction. KAT is effective with increasing mood, elimination of negative thoughts and patterns, and improving overall functioning. KAT and Therapy may have better outcomes than with treating independently.
(219) 670-9829 View (219) 670-9829
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Robert Owens
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
La Porte, IN 46350  (Online Only)
Hi. I'm Bob and I am looking forward to working with you! I am always excited to help people reach their goals, improve their lives, and improve their relationships. I am a solution focused therapist. This means that I want to understand what is going on in your life and then transition to attempting to find the best solutions that work for you. I try to help people find manageable changes that can be collected over time to create big results.
Hi. I'm Bob and I am looking forward to working with you! I am always excited to help people reach their goals, improve their lives, and improve their relationships. I am a solution focused therapist. This means that I want to understand what is going on in your life and then transition to attempting to find the best solutions that work for you. I try to help people find manageable changes that can be collected over time to create big results.
(219) 912-2147 View (219) 912-2147
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Stacey Garcelon
Counselor, LMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
La Porte, IN 46350
I help people heal from emotional wounds; cultivate resiliency; and promote mental wellness. I'm availaable at Anam Cara Counseling and horse farm in the peaceful countryside of Rolling Prairie/La Porte. I provide traditional talk therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and/or Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. This is a powerful and highly effective form of therapy where you will interact with horses for personal insight and behavior change. There is no riding involved; and no horse experience is needed.
I help people heal from emotional wounds; cultivate resiliency; and promote mental wellness. I'm availaable at Anam Cara Counseling and horse farm in the peaceful countryside of Rolling Prairie/La Porte. I provide traditional talk therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and/or Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. This is a powerful and highly effective form of therapy where you will interact with horses for personal insight and behavior change. There is no riding involved; and no horse experience is needed.
(855) 701-9942 View (855) 701-9942
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Nadia Ramirez
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
La Porte, IN 46350  (Online Only)
Hi there! My name is Nadia and I am a licensed social worker. I have provided services to kiddos, teens, and adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, low self esteem, trauma, life transitions, relational conflicts, and substance use. My past experiences have given me the opportunity to support individuals within the school systems, outpatient mental health, residential treatment facilities, and corrections.
Hi there! My name is Nadia and I am a licensed social worker. I have provided services to kiddos, teens, and adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, low self esteem, trauma, life transitions, relational conflicts, and substance use. My past experiences have given me the opportunity to support individuals within the school systems, outpatient mental health, residential treatment facilities, and corrections.
(463) 294-3614 View (463) 294-3614
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Michelle Batacan Alexander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ACSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
La Porte, IN 46350
Our goals in therapy are to make dynamic changes in your life, or learn to face uncertainty with emotional resilience, to thrive and flourish even after trauma or loss. I offer a dedicated, experienced and professional listening ear, compassionate spirit, and a clear, supportive guiding voice. Learn to develop your strengths, coping skills, and improve your energy. Our focus is to change, to solve the problems at hand, and to learn how to problem solve for the future, and create lasting differences for an improved lifestyle. Hablo Español, Je parle français. Tagalog and English spoken here.
Our goals in therapy are to make dynamic changes in your life, or learn to face uncertainty with emotional resilience, to thrive and flourish even after trauma or loss. I offer a dedicated, experienced and professional listening ear, compassionate spirit, and a clear, supportive guiding voice. Learn to develop your strengths, coping skills, and improve your energy. Our focus is to change, to solve the problems at hand, and to learn how to problem solve for the future, and create lasting differences for an improved lifestyle. Hablo Español, Je parle français. Tagalog and English spoken here.
(219) 595-7373 View (219) 595-7373
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Barber Mental Health Associates
Mental Health Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 300-0047 View (219) 300-0047
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Prof. Pauline (Paula) Nikki Dranger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , LCAC, SAP , ACSW, MAC
Verified Verified
La Porte, IN 46350  (Online Only)
(219) 615-6031 View (219) 615-6031

Online Therapists

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Faithful Counsel
Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP
Verified Verified
Crown Point, IN 46307  (Online Only)
Faithful counsel sees individuals, couples, children, and families. We are trained to provide counseling for a range of issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, addictions (from drugs & alcohol to sexual addiction), anger, marital strife & infidelity. The clients that present to our practice are interested in receiving counseling from a Christian worldview and biblical foundation. They understand that the wisdom of man is limited and that apart from God, we can do nothing.
Faithful counsel sees individuals, couples, children, and families. We are trained to provide counseling for a range of issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, addictions (from drugs & alcohol to sexual addiction), anger, marital strife & infidelity. The clients that present to our practice are interested in receiving counseling from a Christian worldview and biblical foundation. They understand that the wisdom of man is limited and that apart from God, we can do nothing.
(219) 258-4736 x1 View (219) 258-4736 x1
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Jennifer Kalvaitis
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Merrillville, IN 46410
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over ten years of experience in the field. I utilize evidence based therapeutic techniques to help children, teens and adults modify behaviors, improve relationships, reduce stress and anxiety, increase mood, and work through the challenges that have brought them to seek therapy. My specialties include working with people who have experienced trauma, grief/loss, family conflict, depression, anxiety, stress, phase of life problems, and behavioral challenges.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over ten years of experience in the field. I utilize evidence based therapeutic techniques to help children, teens and adults modify behaviors, improve relationships, reduce stress and anxiety, increase mood, and work through the challenges that have brought them to seek therapy. My specialties include working with people who have experienced trauma, grief/loss, family conflict, depression, anxiety, stress, phase of life problems, and behavioral challenges.
(219) 419-7438 View (219) 419-7438
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Bethany Kellogg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Waitlist for new clients
I love working with kids and seeing how play transforms lives! I am a clinical social worker and a registered play therapist (RPT). I have worked with kids with a variety of concerns including behaviors, trauma, and regulation. I'm very playful in my approach, using a lot of sensory tools and activities specific to each child. I am client-centered, strengths based, trauma-informed and use an eclectic approach.
I love working with kids and seeing how play transforms lives! I am a clinical social worker and a registered play therapist (RPT). I have worked with kids with a variety of concerns including behaviors, trauma, and regulation. I'm very playful in my approach, using a lot of sensory tools and activities specific to each child. I am client-centered, strengths based, trauma-informed and use an eclectic approach.
(260) 231-1550 View (260) 231-1550
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Kelly Mucha
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Griffith, IN 46319
Welcome! I strive to help others discover balance to live fully. Balance is an individually defined mindset. I provide mental health services for children, teens, adults and families. Please visit my website to schedule quickly. https://kellypmucha10.wixsite.com/kellymuchalcsw
Welcome! I strive to help others discover balance to live fully. Balance is an individually defined mindset. I provide mental health services for children, teens, adults and families. Please visit my website to schedule quickly. https://kellypmucha10.wixsite.com/kellymuchalcsw
(219) 641-3891 View (219) 641-3891
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Claudia Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
If it is your child who is needing help one of my goals in working with you and your child is to help you as the parent increase in your understanding of your child's worries or troubles as well as your skills in knowing how to help them.
So you are interested in learning more about counseling for yourself or your child? One of the things I love to do in counseling is to help you find a deeper respect and appreciation for yourself, to discover the truth about who you really are. My passion is to help you be free and healed of emotional pain and struggles that hold you back from fulfilling your true potential and to help you deal with troublesome memories or relationships. Please call and we can talk about your situation and your needs. I look forward to hearing from you.
If it is your child who is needing help one of my goals in working with you and your child is to help you as the parent increase in your understanding of your child's worries or troubles as well as your skills in knowing how to help them.
So you are interested in learning more about counseling for yourself or your child? One of the things I love to do in counseling is to help you find a deeper respect and appreciation for yourself, to discover the truth about who you really are. My passion is to help you be free and healed of emotional pain and struggles that hold you back from fulfilling your true potential and to help you deal with troublesome memories or relationships. Please call and we can talk about your situation and your needs. I look forward to hearing from you.
(260) 301-5518 View (260) 301-5518
Child Therapists
Child psychologists in La Porte, IN provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.

Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.

The best child therapists in La Porte build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.