Therapists in Munster, IN

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 use cutting edge interventions with often quick results. My training and focus is to help you dismantle faulty beliefs, discover your goals and values, and achieve personal growth, so that you can discover the freedom to live your best life. Therapy can be a powerful experience that can positively impact your life in various ways. Whether issues are social, couples, family, work, childhood, trauma, physical and/or emotional abuse, substance and/or alcohol use, anger, trust issues, adhd, academic, lack of motivation, anxiety or depression, therapy can be effective in helping you achieve your goals to live your best life!

Specialties: Neuropsychology, psychological testing and evaluation, attachment disorders, personality disorders, sex trafficking victims, domestic violence victims, juvenile delinquency, academic failure,school adjustment, mental illness in all ages, child abuse and neglect, family therapy, couples therapy, marital therapy, trauma treatment, parenting challenges, foster care and foster parenting. She specializes in women's health issues, male relationships and commitment issues, couples therapy, divorce mediation and is a credentialed custody evaluator and disability evaluator. She is the author of two books and two clinical workbooks. The book, "How to Nurture the Traumatized Child" is available on Amazon.

On the outside everything looks ok! Your child or teen is attending school and is maybe even one of the popular kids. They play sports or are involved in an extracurricular activity they were once really passionate about. However, something’s changed. Perhaps they’ve even had a very scary or life-threatening experience. Behind closed doors, your child is really starting to struggle. The stress associated with appearing perfect on the outside is causing internal dilemmas that can lead to anxiety or depression. Developing a healthy sense of self can lead to a positive impact not only on your child, but the rest of your family.

I have extensive experience working closely with individuals who face life stressors and/or mental health symptoms/diagnoses that include but are not limited to the following: anxiety, depression, substance use disorder, trauma in childhood and/or adulthood, children/adult children of addicts, grief/loss, defiant behaviors, emotional dysregulation, relationship/marital stress, and family conflict. I provide individual therapy sessions, as well as couples therapy sessions, and family therapy sessions.

I offer a caring and healing place for children and families to find solutions and hope. In practice for over 30 years, I offer unique, highly effective horse-assisted therapy in Milton, FL, specializing in adolescent & preteen girls and women. Our property connects to many trails in the Blackwater Forest where patients can experience amazing, healing natural beauty and peace. I also see children, families, and couples in my office in Gulf Breeze. I offer the resources & support needed to help your child and family find happiness, confidence, and success.

My focus is to empower families by improving their relationships and communication so family members are more of a support than a burden to each other. Family issues that I commonly treat are couple's communication, sexual issues in a relationship, mixed-agenda couples (where one is considering a divorce), co-parenting after a divorce, behavior issues with children, as well as abuse or neglect in families. I also help families where a member struggles with self-injury, depression, or anxiety.

Life is about the journey, not getting to the station. Take charge of yourself and live your life. Make it a masterpiece. In the past 27 years, I have worked in community mental health, inpatient and outpatient settings, corrections and private practice. I specialize in trauma work, EMDR, gender issues, addictions, mood and personality disorders. We are stronger than we believe we can be. Together we will discover that strength.

Throughout life we are all challenged by change and events that cause emotional conflict. There are times when we may feel overwhelmed by these challenges, confused by the changes, and unable to see possible solutions. One of the first steps toward those solutions may be choosing to seek the help of a licensed professional. Therapy can help in discovering our capacity to learn new ways of perceiving that may lead to a more satisfying way of seeing life. Then change and personal growth will occur.

I believe the counseling relationship is significant in the healing process and I make it a priority to create a warm, safe environment in which each client’s unique story can be heard. Using insight oriented therapy to bring clients to better awareness, I also utilize cognitive behavioral techniques and EMDR therapy in helping clients reduce and manage any symptoms they may have. I will use Christian principles as directed by each client’s faith journey. I love what I do and thank all of my clients for granting me the privilege of working with them and for teaching me more about life and perseverance.

Feeling lost or invisible? Feeling overwhelmed ? Feeling alone and like nobody cares? Your feelings, needs and dreams are of primary importance in the therapeutic process. I believe that the relationship between the therapist and client must be based on mutual respect, trust, and acceptance. I have worked with clients over 20yrs. with issues such as, anxiety, depression, grief, self-identity, and conflicting relationships. I am willing to provide you with a safe, supportive space to help you explore what's meaningful to you, what you want to do with your life and how to have have fulfilling relationships.

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 am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have worked with clients of all ages. I relate well to children and adults, creating a therapeutic environment for all. I have extended schooling in working with victims of sexual exploitation and have participated as a mentor for this population as well as specialize in trauma work. In addition, I have experience working with adults who have dealt with anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.

My focus is to help you to feel whole and balanced despite any adversities that you may be facing. I aim to help you process and discuss matters that impact you socially and/or emotionally. As a servant leader, I’m very passionate about providing necessary tools and/or coping strategies to manage stress, conflict, anxiety, depression, grief, interpersonal relationships, self esteem, and trauma. I utilize a variety of research based techniques such as CBT, DBT, Client-Centered approach and a Solution-Focused approach. I strive to provide a brave space for clients to learn how to manage life stressors and feel empowered!

Sydney is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), who has experience working with a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, self-esteem, life transitions, communication in romantic and family relationships, and women’s empowerment. Sydney is an LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist. Sydney works with children, adolescents and adults, as well as families and couples.