Depression Therapists in Valparaiso, IN

With 30 + years of experience as a psychotherapist, I will do everything possible to help you get the most out of your counseling sessions. Being in therapy should be a meaningful and transformative experience. It takes courage to face emotional, mental health, relationship, behavioral, abuse and addiction issues. It is necessary to feel comfortable, safe, and heard in your therapy relationship, as it is feelings of fear, anxiety, anger, guilt, and resentment that motivate us to seek change. I provide a safe, welcoming, discrete, and professional environment where you can explore your needs for personal growth and recovery.

Aspire was started with an emphasis on creating a private practice that would feel inviting to those who visited. We created an environment where clients and visitors felt welcomed and would be a place of peace and healing. We have grown since that time and have therapists who have built their practice in a way that is comfortable to them and who feel supported by the partners of Aspire. We envisioned and created a space for clients that feels authentic and welcoming. We provide a space that is comfortably decorated and encourage a supportive environment to our clients.

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 have over 15 years of social service and clinical experience. I have had the honor of serving at risk children and their families in Chicago and Northwest Indiana in a variety of capacities. Every clinical intervention I utilize is evidence based, and tailor made to fit each consumer. Some interventions included play and art inspired therapy, Trauma Informed CBT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. I also offer Wellness options including Holistic Psychotherapy,Mindfulness and Meditation practice, Restorative, and Trauma Informed Yoga.

Studies prove that unaddressed childhood trauma can negatively impact an individual’s ability to function in life as an adult. Children often develop distortions about their value and uniqueness. Processing this now may save you and your child a lot of heartache later. My compassionate approach to therapy is holistic, meaning that I take into consideration how different life events and people affect the whole person. I create a specific treatment plan for the client that fits their needs. Life challenges are a constant, but with the right strategies, a child can learn how to handle and navigate through them with confidence.

My passion is helping clients discover skills to manage anxiety, challenge thought traps, question negative thinking patterns, explore self-identity, and reduce depressive states through processing emotions, mindfulness, understanding the nervous system, and implementing healthy coping skills. If feeling frustrated in the past/present/future worries, we can explore EMDR together to allow the brain to heal naturally. We can create goals, big or small, to uncover strengths and reduce feelings of being stuck. I also like to bring breathwork, grounding techniques, and tapping into sessions to build a sense of calm and create peace.

Evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of neurodivergent, unique learners of all ages who have been struggling and suffering in interpersonal relationships, in the workplace, in schooling and at home. The greatest needs are to explore and develop alternative methods to learn more effectively, develop competence and confidence and experience greater success. Typical problems might include executive functioning, learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder which may occur by themselves or in combination.

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 believe therapy is a powerful path to truly knowing yourself, and this is a journey that requires courage, self-compassion, and empathetic support. I commend you for taking that first step. I am committed to creating a safe and affirming space for you to reflect and explore your identity, issues, relationships, and emotions on your way to insight, healing, and personal growth. Healthy connections with ourselves and others are an essential part of emotional wellness, and I strive to foster an environment in which these relationships can grow, starting with a collaborative therapeutic relationship.

I enjoy the creativity and collaboration of the counseling process and strive to foster growth, change, and acceptance in a compassionate, non-judgmental, and safe environment. With a background in education and counseling, I use an eclectic approach incorporating holistic and traditional therapies to meet individuals’ needs across a lifespan.

I am intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and utilized this in an adolescent treatment center specializing in DBT. I can provide skills training (Core Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, and Distress Tolerance) to adolescents and adults. I have experience treating individuals with varying issues. I believe in combining therapeutic modalities to provide a strength and solution-focused treatment approach.

Emotions can be confusing, relationships can be messy, and past experiences can negatively impact our present lives, but with proper coping strategies, we don’t have to remain stuck in maladaptive patterns. Change can be scary and people often remain frozen due to the fear of the unknown. Change and acceptance are two concepts that are diametrically opposed but with the right mind set they can actually work hand-in-hand in order to promote growth and healing.

I am a trained trauma therapist specializing in children, adolescents, adults and families with trauma. My counseling expertise includes those who have behavioral, emotional and/or life functioning issues related to a difficult life events and or mental illness. I enjoy supporting my clients as they reach the best version of themselves, so that they can live life to the fullest. I also have experience supporting trauma for first responders, veterans, and other professionals.

Struggling with negative feelings and behaviors? Either individually or within a family, this can become an overwhelming and daunting concern. I am here to help you tackle those feelings and behaviors as well as develop positive coping skills to lead you towards a healthy and happy life.

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.

Hi! I am Erin, and I am an empathetic and compassionate therapist with over thirteen years of experience in providing a supportive space in which my clients can heal and grow from any number of challenges that they may face. I focus on working with my client’s strengths and abilities to help them meet their goals for their mental health and their lives.

Hi, I'm Lauren and I love helping clients discover strengths to overcome situations and learn new ways to cope with tough situations. I believe anyone can overcome their challenges, and I can help you along that journey.

All behavior is communication of a need and I am determined to help your child learn how to communicate their needs in a healthy way that improves their relationships in home, at school, and with themselves. I engage in a playful, nurturing and non judgmental approach to ensure your child feels safe and welcome communicating their needs through a play based approach.

My ideal client is a child, person, or family who is ready for change. Due to my play therapy training, it is also important for the client to be willing to participate in hands on activities in addition to traditional talk therapy.