Marriage Counseling Therapists in South Bend, IN
Neuroscience, contextual therapy, EFT, addiction recovery, anxiety, depression, marital issues, divorce, mediation, relationship issues, family issues, trauma, PTSD, ACEs, anger management, co-parenting, blended family, stepfamily.
Molly Schaar is a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Molly is a 4.0 Graduate Student of Northcentral University and a Delta Kappa in the International Marriage and Family Therapy Honor Society, as well as a professional member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. She is focused on neuroscience, contextual therapy balancing, and addiction recovery interventions and specializes in marriage therapy, individual therapy, depression/anxiety, addiction recovery, and trauma. Molly has thousands of clinical hours logged in both private practice and acute care settings.
Neuroscience, contextual therapy, EFT, addiction recovery, anxiety, depression, marital issues, divorce, mediation, relationship issues, family issues, trauma, PTSD, ACEs, anger management, co-parenting, blended family, stepfamily.
Molly Schaar is a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Molly is a 4.0 Graduate Student of Northcentral University and a Delta Kappa in the International Marriage and Family Therapy Honor Society, as well as a professional member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. She is focused on neuroscience, contextual therapy balancing, and addiction recovery interventions and specializes in marriage therapy, individual therapy, depression/anxiety, addiction recovery, and trauma. Molly has thousands of clinical hours logged in both private practice and acute care settings.
The health of one's marriage strongly correlates with one's overall sense of wellbeing.
Couples commonly struggle with one or more core areas: unproductive conflict, damaged trust, and emotional drift apart. Unproductive conflict can lead to significant problems just 4-7 years into the marriage. Drifting apart takes longer, often reaching a crisis point as the children start heading to college. And ruptures in trust can occur at any time in the life of a relationship. Most couples seek counseling because they are experiencing resentment, distance, or emotional pain because of conflict,
The health of one's marriage strongly correlates with one's overall sense of wellbeing.
Couples commonly struggle with one or more core areas: unproductive conflict, damaged trust, and emotional drift apart. Unproductive conflict can lead to significant problems just 4-7 years into the marriage. Drifting apart takes longer, often reaching a crisis point as the children start heading to college. And ruptures in trust can occur at any time in the life of a relationship. Most couples seek counseling because they are experiencing resentment, distance, or emotional pain because of conflict,
Shaynna Wakes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Bend, IN 46615
Adulthood comes with many changes along the road. Sometimes, we are in need of someone to help walk by our side and help us make sense of things. Depression, anxiety, marital issues, and grief are just a few things life throws at us to further complicate the process of life - but you do not have to sit in it forever. This will require work, from both the client and the therapist.
Adulthood comes with many changes along the road. Sometimes, we are in need of someone to help walk by our side and help us make sense of things. Depression, anxiety, marital issues, and grief are just a few things life throws at us to further complicate the process of life - but you do not have to sit in it forever. This will require work, from both the client and the therapist.
I treat individuals, couples, and families within the context of their systems. A systemic approach to therapy means viewing your challenges within the context of school, work, medical concerns, marriage, family, etc. I believe that being a healthy person means having good boundaries in your biological, psychological, social, emotional and spiritual dimensions of life.
I treat individuals, couples, and families within the context of their systems. A systemic approach to therapy means viewing your challenges within the context of school, work, medical concerns, marriage, family, etc. I believe that being a healthy person means having good boundaries in your biological, psychological, social, emotional and spiritual dimensions of life.
I obtained my Master's in Counseling from Bethel University and am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Indiana.
I am passionate about using an emotion-focused approach and particularly interested in helping strengthen marriages and families. I am also skilled in inner-healing work with individuals facing trauma or deep emotional wounds. I incorporate faith into the context of counseling at whatever level you are comfortable and enjoy being a support as you take your next step toward improving your quality of life.
I obtained my Master's in Counseling from Bethel University and am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Indiana.
I am passionate about using an emotion-focused approach and particularly interested in helping strengthen marriages and families. I am also skilled in inner-healing work with individuals facing trauma or deep emotional wounds. I incorporate faith into the context of counseling at whatever level you are comfortable and enjoy being a support as you take your next step toward improving your quality of life.
Linda Bodnar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCMFT, ACSW
Verified Verified
South Bend, IN 46635
Specializing in marital/family therapy. I also have a strong background in treating depression and grief issues.
Specializing in marital/family therapy. I also have a strong background in treating depression and grief issues.
I hold a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from a dually-accredited program at Capella University and am a licensed marriage & family therapy associate.
I enjoy supporting people in their quest to improve their relationships and their lives. I counsel pre-teens, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. People's happiness, or lack thereof, is often a direct result of the quality of their relationships. Therapy can help to identify the ways in which we are contributing to poor relationships and take steps to change! Therapy can also help to clarify if a relationship can be improved and is worth salvaging.
I hold a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from a dually-accredited program at Capella University and am a licensed marriage & family therapy associate.
I enjoy supporting people in their quest to improve their relationships and their lives. I counsel pre-teens, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. People's happiness, or lack thereof, is often a direct result of the quality of their relationships. Therapy can help to identify the ways in which we are contributing to poor relationships and take steps to change! Therapy can also help to clarify if a relationship can be improved and is worth salvaging.
In my practice, I am privileged to hold space and provide support through women's health and mental health experiences, including perinatal wellness (pregnancy, birth, and postpartum), attachment and relationship concerns including marital and caregiving, change and adjustment, grief and loss, and trauma.
In my practice, I am privileged to hold space and provide support through women's health and mental health experiences, including perinatal wellness (pregnancy, birth, and postpartum), attachment and relationship concerns including marital and caregiving, change and adjustment, grief and loss, and trauma.
Curtis J Birky PhD
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
South Bend, IN 46628
Couples come to me in order to improve communication, resolve conflicts, recover from an affair, revitalize their relationship, decide whether of not to stay together, adjust to a new marriage, improve intimacy, etc.
When things are especially stressful or overwhelming therapy can be a good resource. I am trained to assist as you make significant decisions or figure out how to proceed. Typically I help people with relationship or family matters, depression and anxiety, loss of a loved one, unexpected circumstances, and matters of personal growth or change.
Couples come to me in order to improve communication, resolve conflicts, recover from an affair, revitalize their relationship, decide whether of not to stay together, adjust to a new marriage, improve intimacy, etc.
When things are especially stressful or overwhelming therapy can be a good resource. I am trained to assist as you make significant decisions or figure out how to proceed. Typically I help people with relationship or family matters, depression and anxiety, loss of a loved one, unexpected circumstances, and matters of personal growth or change.
We are both trained marriage and family therapists and can treat individual and relational concerns you might have.
I am a systemically trained licensed marriage and family therapist with a heart for couples. I cherish the opportunity to help others find their strengths and adapt to their challenges more effectively. I also, understand the unique struggles that accompany grief and loss and seek to help others find hope in the midst of their pain. My training also provides me the expertise to work with the most common anxiety and mood disorder concerns.
We are both trained marriage and family therapists and can treat individual and relational concerns you might have.
I am a systemically trained licensed marriage and family therapist with a heart for couples. I cherish the opportunity to help others find their strengths and adapt to their challenges more effectively. I also, understand the unique struggles that accompany grief and loss and seek to help others find hope in the midst of their pain. My training also provides me the expertise to work with the most common anxiety and mood disorder concerns.
Ashley C Elcock
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CCTP-I
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
South Bend, IN 46612 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients in both Indiana and Michigan! I am a licensed Master's level Marriage and Family Therapist holding a M.S. in Human Development and Family Studies. I have experience working with individuals, families, and couples, with extra specialization in working with couples and trauma. Whether it is relationship conflict, infidelity, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, behavioral or anger difficulties, grief, parenting concerns, difficult life transitions, medical or other life stress- I strive to work together with my clients towards positive changes in their lives, and healing outcomes!
Accepting new clients in both Indiana and Michigan! I am a licensed Master's level Marriage and Family Therapist holding a M.S. in Human Development and Family Studies. I have experience working with individuals, families, and couples, with extra specialization in working with couples and trauma. Whether it is relationship conflict, infidelity, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, behavioral or anger difficulties, grief, parenting concerns, difficult life transitions, medical or other life stress- I strive to work together with my clients towards positive changes in their lives, and healing outcomes!
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Hello, I'm David. I have over 4 years of experience working as a Mental Health Counselor. I am passionate about helping people to live more satisfying lives. You are the only person, who has the correct solutions to the problems you are seeking help for, but when people have difficulty solving their problems, it is generally because the various aspects of the solutions are not recognized as being connected in a logical way. I can help you discover events in your life that have a significant effect on the way you feel now. I can assist you in using facts to discover the correct ways of interpreting these events.
I use an eclectic approach to Individual, Family, Marriage, Couples, and Group Therapy.
Hello, I'm David. I have over 4 years of experience working as a Mental Health Counselor. I am passionate about helping people to live more satisfying lives. You are the only person, who has the correct solutions to the problems you are seeking help for, but when people have difficulty solving their problems, it is generally because the various aspects of the solutions are not recognized as being connected in a logical way. I can help you discover events in your life that have a significant effect on the way you feel now. I can assist you in using facts to discover the correct ways of interpreting these events.
Hello…and welcome to The Cove Counseling LLC! My name is Cassandra Mielcarek and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Northern Indiana. Most know me by my short name- Cassie. I graduated from Northcentral University in 2019 with my masters, and I am now currently enrolled in their doctorate program. Prior to my graduate program, I obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Indiana State University, with minors in Music and Psychology. While I have many passions, I am so thankful for the path that brought me where I am, and I cannot wait to help you on your therapy journey!
Hello…and welcome to The Cove Counseling LLC! My name is Cassandra Mielcarek and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Northern Indiana. Most know me by my short name- Cassie. I graduated from Northcentral University in 2019 with my masters, and I am now currently enrolled in their doctorate program. Prior to my graduate program, I obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Indiana State University, with minors in Music and Psychology. While I have many passions, I am so thankful for the path that brought me where I am, and I cannot wait to help you on your therapy journey!
Gabriella Canen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
South Bend, IN 46615 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Gabriella and I am a marriage and family therapist. I currently live in Indiana. I have been in mental health since 2011 starting out in behavioral therapy working with autistic children. Currently I am an outpatient therapist who focuses on individuals, families and couples.
Hello! My name is Gabriella and I am a marriage and family therapist. I currently live in Indiana. I have been in mental health since 2011 starting out in behavioral therapy working with autistic children. Currently I am an outpatient therapist who focuses on individuals, families and couples.
Mau Counseling LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
South Bend, IN 46601 (Online Only)
Whether you are feeling anxious or depressed or are experiencing distress with a partner, I work to provide an empathetic, safe environment for all of my clients. I am skilled at helping individual clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transition & existential issues. My training also equips me to work with couples and families struggling with a wide variety of challenges. Some of these may include infidelity, parenting issues, and pre- marital counseling. I use a couples therapy model that has been backed by research, showing success for couples years after therapy ends.
Whether you are feeling anxious or depressed or are experiencing distress with a partner, I work to provide an empathetic, safe environment for all of my clients. I am skilled at helping individual clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transition & existential issues. My training also equips me to work with couples and families struggling with a wide variety of challenges. Some of these may include infidelity, parenting issues, and pre- marital counseling. I use a couples therapy model that has been backed by research, showing success for couples years after therapy ends.
I am interested in working with individuals, couples, and families from all backgrounds. I see the importance in identifying the ways thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence our lives. Identifying the root of the issues we face is difficult but necessary for lasting change whether you're experiencing relational issues, anxiety, depression, grief, or having difficulty navigating major life transitions.
I am interested in working with individuals, couples, and families from all backgrounds. I see the importance in identifying the ways thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence our lives. Identifying the root of the issues we face is difficult but necessary for lasting change whether you're experiencing relational issues, anxiety, depression, grief, or having difficulty navigating major life transitions.
Quick Note: I am available in person in Indiana and online in Florida. 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.
Quick Note: I am available in person in Indiana and online in Florida. 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.
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.
CRM Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
South Bend, IN 46617 (Online Only)
In life, we all come to stages, at times, where we acknowledge that we need support. If you are frustrated, anxious, sad, confused and/or unsure of where your relationship or life is headed, I can help! Whether you are experiencing health concerns, relationship issues, personal conflicts or any other life transitions, learning to cope can be a game changer and you can gain the skills for better clarity and peace. My service is provided via confidential online therapy only.
In life, we all come to stages, at times, where we acknowledge that we need support. If you are frustrated, anxious, sad, confused and/or unsure of where your relationship or life is headed, I can help! Whether you are experiencing health concerns, relationship issues, personal conflicts or any other life transitions, learning to cope can be a game changer and you can gain the skills for better clarity and peace. My service is provided via confidential online therapy only.
I'm looking forward to meeting you, hearing your story and helping you find healing. Years of education and experience have afforded me the wisdom and ability to help you understand the mental distress you are experiencing, and then to collaborate and create the most effective treatment plan possible. I understand that the struggles we all face are personal and often profound. My goal is to create an atmosphere that provides my clients comfort, care, Christianity, and compassion. I also offer Clinical Supervision for counselors seeking hours for their LMHC candidacy and therapy and letters for ESA's.
I'm looking forward to meeting you, hearing your story and helping you find healing. Years of education and experience have afforded me the wisdom and ability to help you understand the mental distress you are experiencing, and then to collaborate and create the most effective treatment plan possible. I understand that the struggles we all face are personal and often profound. My goal is to create an atmosphere that provides my clients comfort, care, Christianity, and compassion. I also offer Clinical Supervision for counselors seeking hours for their LMHC candidacy and therapy and letters for ESA's.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.