Emotionally Focused Therapists in Valparaiso, IN
Ashley C Elcock
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CCTP-I
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Valparaiso, IN 46383 (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!
Tony Suarez
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Valparaiso, IN 46383
I have also spent extensive time working with couples using an EFT approach combined with the Gottman method, as well as high school and collegiate student-athletes as they navigate the stressors of school and athletic competition.
There are many reasons people seek out counseling, but the underlying reasons are that we are looking for change, meaning, or healing. Whatever your individual needs may be, I commend you for taking the first steps in addressing your situation head-on. Each client is unique, and therefore, there is no one right approach that may work best for everyone. Because of this, I use a trauma-informed integrative style to give you, the client, space to be yourself in an empathic and non-judgmental environment.
I have also spent extensive time working with couples using an EFT approach combined with the Gottman method, as well as high school and collegiate student-athletes as they navigate the stressors of school and athletic competition.
There are many reasons people seek out counseling, but the underlying reasons are that we are looking for change, meaning, or healing. Whatever your individual needs may be, I commend you for taking the first steps in addressing your situation head-on. Each client is unique, and therefore, there is no one right approach that may work best for everyone. Because of this, I use a trauma-informed integrative style to give you, the client, space to be yourself in an empathic and non-judgmental environment.
Laura M Braun
Counselor, LMHCA, MS, MP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Valparaiso, IN 46383 (Online Only)
The module I operate from is faith based and also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy.
I, psychotherapist Laura Braun, am currently on a mission to help cancer patients to get through their journey since I recently found this to be an area of need. As a survivor myself I feel I can offer the compassion, guidance, and direction needed to help those going through this devastating disease.
The module I operate from is faith based and also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy.
I, psychotherapist Laura Braun, am currently on a mission to help cancer patients to get through their journey since I recently found this to be an area of need. As a survivor myself I feel I can offer the compassion, guidance, and direction needed to help those going through this devastating disease.
Alli Kaminski
Counselor, MA, LMHC, RYT, CCTP-II, EMDR II
Verified Verified
Valparaiso, IN 46383 (Online Only)
My intention as a holistic therapist is to help facilitate what I believe our purpose here is on earth, which is to become the best versions of ourselves. I help you process and work through traumas, toxic relationships, addictions, and/or poor coping skills that prevent you from becoming your best self. I use a combination of treatment modalities to custom fit your needs. I utilize EMDR, person centered, CBT, DBT, systems and attachment theory to facilitate the healing process. I also incorporate mind, body and spirit modalities to encourage a holistic transformation. I look forward to meeting with you!
My intention as a holistic therapist is to help facilitate what I believe our purpose here is on earth, which is to become the best versions of ourselves. I help you process and work through traumas, toxic relationships, addictions, and/or poor coping skills that prevent you from becoming your best self. I use a combination of treatment modalities to custom fit your needs. I utilize EMDR, person centered, CBT, DBT, systems and attachment theory to facilitate the healing process. I also incorporate mind, body and spirit modalities to encourage a holistic transformation. I look forward to meeting with you!
Samantha M. Whiting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, Coach
Verified Verified
Valparaiso, IN 46383 (Online Only)
Are you someone who doesn’t give yourself full permission for pleasure, creativity, and solitude and has fallen out of alignment with what your hearts want? A mom who is full of so much love and good intention, but is also really, really, really tired, burnt-out, and stressed? Are you seeking shift and are motivated to take action, take charge of your life, kick fear in the face and break free from old patterns? My passion is working with clients who feel unbalanced and anxious yet crave peace, and are willing to look deep inside themselves to find it.
Are you someone who doesn’t give yourself full permission for pleasure, creativity, and solitude and has fallen out of alignment with what your hearts want? A mom who is full of so much love and good intention, but is also really, really, really tired, burnt-out, and stressed? Are you seeking shift and are motivated to take action, take charge of your life, kick fear in the face and break free from old patterns? My passion is working with clients who feel unbalanced and anxious yet crave peace, and are willing to look deep inside themselves to find it.
Are you feeling stressed, lost, or on edge? Maybe you can't pinpoint the reason why and do not know how to decrease these feelings. Maybe you want to create a change in your life and do not know where to begin. I am here with the hope we can work through life's challenges and changes together in a nonjudgmental space where you can be heard, seen, and supported.
Are you feeling stressed, lost, or on edge? Maybe you can't pinpoint the reason why and do not know how to decrease these feelings. Maybe you want to create a change in your life and do not know where to begin. I am here with the hope we can work through life's challenges and changes together in a nonjudgmental space where you can be heard, seen, and supported.
Cheryl L. Montalbano-Rahmany
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LCAC, MAC, ICOGS
Verified Verified
Valparaiso, IN 46385
I have been a therapist for 20 years and have treated adult clients with mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and trauma, as well as dual diagnosis, substance abuse, and problem gambling. I have also seen adolescents in treatment for substance abuse and problem gambling issues. I believe it is important for the client to feel secure and at ease in a supportive therapeutic environment, without judgment, and that it is necessary to empower the client to resolve the issue and live his or her best life.
I have been a therapist for 20 years and have treated adult clients with mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and trauma, as well as dual diagnosis, substance abuse, and problem gambling. I have also seen adolescents in treatment for substance abuse and problem gambling issues. I believe it is important for the client to feel secure and at ease in a supportive therapeutic environment, without judgment, and that it is necessary to empower the client to resolve the issue and live his or her best life.
Stephanie M. Sullivan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Valparaiso, IN 46383 (Online Only)
I offer a focus on trauma-informed and LGBTQIA-affirmative holistic healing. I am passionate about helping all people gain clarity and feel more connected, calm, and self-compassionate. I’d love to help you meet your goals of feeling more present in the here and now, both with yourself and within your relationship(s). I specialize in working with folx who have anxiety or attachment wounds and who are motivated for change in how they relate to themselves and others. I help my clients have a deeper understanding and awareness of their emotions, thoughts, and mind-body connection.
I offer a focus on trauma-informed and LGBTQIA-affirmative holistic healing. I am passionate about helping all people gain clarity and feel more connected, calm, and self-compassionate. I’d love to help you meet your goals of feeling more present in the here and now, both with yourself and within your relationship(s). I specialize in working with folx who have anxiety or attachment wounds and who are motivated for change in how they relate to themselves and others. I help my clients have a deeper understanding and awareness of their emotions, thoughts, and mind-body connection.
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.
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.
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 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.
First, great job being here! Finding a counselor is an important task, and finding one that matches your needs is even more important. I am so appreciative that you are here. I might be a good match for you if: you are interested in working with a counselor that will take a collaborative journey with you, that will listen, challenge, and validate you, and will sprinkle in a bit of humor (when the time is right). I believe we strive to be our best selves, but we don’t always know what ‘best selves’ mean; that is where I come in!
First, great job being here! Finding a counselor is an important task, and finding one that matches your needs is even more important. I am so appreciative that you are here. I might be a good match for you if: you are interested in working with a counselor that will take a collaborative journey with you, that will listen, challenge, and validate you, and will sprinkle in a bit of humor (when the time is right). I believe we strive to be our best selves, but we don’t always know what ‘best selves’ mean; that is where I come in!
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I specialize in treating adults dealing with anxiety, trauma, life adjustment issues such as divorce and grief, substance use disorders, and depression. I am very passionate about helping people and empowering individuals and families to make positive changes in their lives. I value the importance of a safe, trusting, and strong therapeutic relationship and environment. I have experience treating a variety of mental and behavioral health issues in addition to what I specialize in.
I specialize in treating adults dealing with anxiety, trauma, life adjustment issues such as divorce and grief, substance use disorders, and depression. I am very passionate about helping people and empowering individuals and families to make positive changes in their lives. I value the importance of a safe, trusting, and strong therapeutic relationship and environment. I have experience treating a variety of mental and behavioral health issues in addition to what I specialize in.
Josefina Reign- Beamon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Josefina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who takes a holistic approach to working with her clients. She understands that improving each client’s well-being is about helping them to create a more balanced life. When working with clients she considers each client’s emotional, psychological, physical, and spiritual dimensions.
Josefina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who takes a holistic approach to working with her clients. She understands that improving each client’s well-being is about helping them to create a more balanced life. When working with clients she considers each client’s emotional, psychological, physical, and spiritual dimensions.
Tiffany Hutchison
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Valparaiso, IN 46383 (Online Only)
I am Gottman LV 2 trained and IFS-informed with a background in treating trauma, stress management, anxiety, depression, emotional understanding/regulation, personal development, and marital distress with individual and couple clients. I work with people who may struggle with feeling extremely stressed, feeling controlled by their own emotions, or the feeling of being lost. I offer a semi-direct approach in session and often focus on emotions, perspective, and solutions through a systemic lens.
I am Gottman LV 2 trained and IFS-informed with a background in treating trauma, stress management, anxiety, depression, emotional understanding/regulation, personal development, and marital distress with individual and couple clients. I work with people who may struggle with feeling extremely stressed, feeling controlled by their own emotions, or the feeling of being lost. I offer a semi-direct approach in session and often focus on emotions, perspective, and solutions through a systemic lens.
Diane K Olson-Burkhardt
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Valparaiso, IN 46383
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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.
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.
It is not a coincidence that you are reading this right now. If you are, it is likely that you are deciphering whether or not to take the first step in reaching out for additional support. I commend you for taking the very first step towards change and control over your life. I believe each individual is unique; therefore, I use an integrative approach in session to best suit your personal needs. I am here to work with you in an affirmative, empathic, non-judgmental, and empowering space. You are not alone. You deserve to be heard.
It is not a coincidence that you are reading this right now. If you are, it is likely that you are deciphering whether or not to take the first step in reaching out for additional support. I commend you for taking the very first step towards change and control over your life. I believe each individual is unique; therefore, I use an integrative approach in session to best suit your personal needs. I am here to work with you in an affirmative, empathic, non-judgmental, and empowering space. You are not alone. You deserve to be heard.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Addiction Counselor with over 30 years of professional experience. I specialize in helping clients manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, navigate grief and loss, overcome a lack of motivation, and build self-esteem and confidence. My approach focuses on creating an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step toward seeking a more fulfilling and happier life requires courage, and I am here to support you in that process.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Addiction Counselor with over 30 years of professional experience. I specialize in helping clients manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, navigate grief and loss, overcome a lack of motivation, and build self-esteem and confidence. My approach focuses on creating an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step toward seeking a more fulfilling and happier life requires courage, and I am here to support you in that process.
Over the years, I’ve worked with clients from ages 12 to a 106. Although I hold a special place in my heart for adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, and self-worth issues, I also enjoy working with adults. My aim is to help people who are feeling isolated, know they are not alone; assist people who are feeling hopeless, realize there’s always hope; and help people who are feeling paralyzed by shame, experience healing through self-compassion.
Over the years, I’ve worked with clients from ages 12 to a 106. Although I hold a special place in my heart for adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, and self-worth issues, I also enjoy working with adults. My aim is to help people who are feeling isolated, know they are not alone; assist people who are feeling hopeless, realize there’s always hope; and help people who are feeling paralyzed by shame, experience healing through self-compassion.
We are accepting new clients and have in-person and remote availability. Whether you, or a loved one, are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues or just need a place to talk, Pillars' holistic approach to health and wellness has a treatment option that can work for you. When we started Pillars we quickly realized that to best help our clients we needed to partner with clinicians with diverse backgrounds and skills. We have remained steadfast in our efforts to create a team of clinicians with a varied specializations, so that we can be sure to effectively serve our clients and our community.
We are accepting new clients and have in-person and remote availability. Whether you, or a loved one, are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues or just need a place to talk, Pillars' holistic approach to health and wellness has a treatment option that can work for you. When we started Pillars we quickly realized that to best help our clients we needed to partner with clinicians with diverse backgrounds and skills. We have remained steadfast in our efforts to create a team of clinicians with a varied specializations, so that we can be sure to effectively serve our clients and our community.
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.
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.
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.