Dr. Lauren Apodaca, Ph.D.
Merrillville, Telehealth
Dr. Apodaca received her doctorate from Biola University, Rosemead School of Psychology. She has experience providing treatment in correctional, community mental health, and private practice settings.…
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Ms. Chelsea Belinsky, MA, LMHC, NCC, LCPC
Hobart, Telehealth
Ms. Belinsky is a graduate of Valparaiso University where she received her Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is a Nationally…
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Ms. Koree Binder, MA, LMHC-A, NCC
Telehealth
Ms. Binder is a graduate of Valparaiso University with her Master of Art in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She completed her undergrad degree at…
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Ms. Kelsey Brewer, MA, LMHC-A, NCC
Telehealth
Ms. Brewer is a graduate of Valparaiso University where she received her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is a…
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Mr. Derek. Blagojevic, LSW
Merrillville, Telehealth
Derek Blagojevic, LSW has a thriving interest in helping people reach their goals for therapy. Derek is a graduate of Campbellsville University, Kentucky, where…
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Ms. Jennifer Buford, MS, LMFT-A
Telehealth
Ms. Buford graduated from Indiana University in 2012 with her Masters in Educational Sciences through the Marriage and Family Therapy cohort. After graduating she…
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Ms. Celeste Chapko, MS, MT-BC, PMH-C
Merrillville, Telehealth
Celeste is a graduate of Purdue University Northwest, where she received a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling. Celeste is also a Board…
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Ms. Carly Corso, MSW, LSW
Telehealth
Ms. Corso uses a strengths-based approach in efforts to focus on what is working for an individual at the time they enter therapy. Moreover,…
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Ms. Cherie Cox, MS, LMCH-A, NCC
Hobart, Telehealth
Cherie is a graduate of Purdue University Northwest where she received her Master of Science in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is…
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Ms. Ariel Eads, MA
Telehealth
Ms. Eads is passionate about creating a safe space for clients to gain self awareness as they begin to find and understand their true…
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Ms. Ashley Earle, LMHC
Valparaiso, Telehealth
Ms. Earle is a graduate of Valparaiso University, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Sociology with a criminology concentration. She continued on…
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Ms. Courtney Ebert, LMHC-A, NCC
Merrillville, Telehealth
Ms. Courtney Ebert holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Kennesaw State University located in Georgia, as well as a Master’s degree in Clinical…
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Ms. Rachel Eizenga, MSW, LCSW
Merrillville, Telehealth
Ms. Eizenga is a graduate of Eastern University (St. Davids, PA) with a Bachelor’s of Social Work and Rutgers University (New Jersey) with a…
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Ms. Carole Feist, MA, LMHC-A
Telehealth, Merrillville
Carole Feist is currently approaches therapy with elements of person-centered therapy, reality/choice theory, existential therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Additionally, she has therapeutic interests…
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Ms. Diane Giancaspro, MSW, LCSW, LMSW
Telehealth
Ms. Giancaspro is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). She works with individuals and families using an eclectic approach tailored to the unique needs…
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Ms. Grace Gidley, MA, NCC
Telehealth
Ms. Grace Gidley is a recent graduate of Valparaiso University where she received her Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and certified…
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Ms. Kaylyn Gyden, MS, LMFTA
Hobart, Telehealth
Ms. Gyden is a graduate of Ball State University, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Family and Child Life. After spending several…
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Ms. Carissa Haberlin, LMHC
Merrillville, Telehealth
By integrating CBT, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, interpersonal therapy, and strengths-based approaches, Carissa is able to help clients achieve their goals in a supportive and…
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Ms. Misty Hatch, LMHC-A, NCC
Merrillville, Telehealth
Ms. Hatch has clinical experience in various settings and populations, including, incarcerated adults, crisis intervention, structured outpatient substance use program, and nonprofit. In her…
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Ms. Elishia Hendricks, MSW, LSW
Telehealth
Elishia holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology as well as a Masters in Social Work from Indiana University. She is a Licensed Social…
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Ms. Brianna Henning, MSW, LSW
Merrillville, Telehealth
Ms. Henning is a graduate of Indiana University where she received both a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Masters of Social Work…
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Ms. Shanese Hibbler, MA, QMHP
Merrillville, Telehealth
Shanese’s approach emphasizes the mutual development of goals for therapy and the provision of ongoing evaluation of the therapeutic approach. Services can include individual,…
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Ms. Alisha Hughes, MA
Valparaiso, Telehealth
Alisha Hughes an intern through Indiana Wesleyan University. She will graduate in August 2022 with a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health…
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Ms. Alexandria Ingram, MA, R-DMT
Telehealth, School-Based Services
Mrs. Ingram is a graduate of Antioch University New England where she received her MA in Dance/Movement Therapy and Couples and Family Therapy. Previously,…
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Ms. Kelly Johnson, MS, LMHC-A, NCC
Valparaiso, Telehealth
You are the expert of your life, but even experts are humans having a human experience. With this experience comes the blind spots, knowledge…
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Ms. Katelyn Kapelinski, MA, LMHC, NCC
Merrillville, Telehealth
Ms. Kapelinski is a graduate of Valparaiso University where she received her Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is a Nationally…
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Mr. Jason Kniola, LMHC, LCAC, NCC
Hobart, Telehealth
Jason has been in the mental health field for over 20 years, with over 15 of those as a licensed therapist. Throughout these years…
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Ms. Breanne Knopf, MS, LMHC-A
Valparaiso, Telehealth
Breanne Knopf (MSED) graduated with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Her experience as an outpatient counselor has included work with clients of…
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Ms. Kayla Kroesch
Hobart, Telehealth
Ms. Kayla Kroesch is a graduate from Northern Illinois University with a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling. Kayla also received her undergrad degrees…
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Ms. Elly Kutch, MSW, LCSW
Valparaiso, Telehealth
“My goal is to create a space where clients feel valued, supported, and strengthened. I hope to provide the knowledge and encouragement a person…
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Ms. Nicole Lembo, MA, LMHC-A
Hobart, Telehealth
Ms. Lembo works with adult age clients who experience anxiety, depression, addiction, as well as effects from childhood trauma. Through the use of holistic…
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Ms. Dawn McDonough, MS, LMHC-A, NCC
Telehealth
Ms. McDonough is a graduate of Purdue University’s Mental Health Counseling program. She is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Licensed Mental Health…
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Ms. Jessica McGuire, MS, LMFTA
Telehealth
Ms. McGuire is a recent graduate from Purdue Northwest’s Marriage and Family Program. She has experience working with individuals, couples, and families. She has…
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Mr. Hayden McMurtrie, MSW, LSW
Telehealth
Hayden McMurtrie (he/him/his), Hoosier native, is a Licensed Social Worker with over 7 years of experience in a variety of settings including residential, inpatient,…
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Ms. Sonja Pierson, MBA, NCC
Telehealth, Merrillville
Sonja Pierson (MBA) completed the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. Sonja has worked with clients of all ages as an outpatient counselor. She is…
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Ms. Briana Roberts, MS, LMFTA
Telehealth
Briana is a licensed marriage & family therapist associate. Her primary area of focus is couples work, but she also provides services to individuals…
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Ms. Dana Samardzich, MA, LMHC-A, NCC, PCC
Valparaiso, Telehealth
Ms. Samardzich is a graduate of Valparaiso University where she received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, graduating with the highest…
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Ms. Angelicah Shaver, Ms.Ed., NCC
Valparaiso, Telehealth
Angelicah Shaver is a clinical mental health therapist and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). She received her Masters in Education from Purdue University Northwest’s clinical mental health…
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Ms. Leslee Sims, LSW
Merrillville, Telehealth
Ms. Sims is a higher education professional with extensive experience in career coaching, counseling, and consultation, as well as working with individuals experiencing challenges…
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Ms. Taylor Sites, MA
Telehealth, Hobart
Taylor earned her Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master’s degree at Valparaiso University. She works with clients of all ages and is passionate about assisting…
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Ms. Kristyn Swanson, NCC, LMHC-A
Valparaiso, Telehealth
Ms. Swanson has clinical experience in a range of different settings and with varied populations, including a treatment center for youth with autism, an…
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Ms. Meghan Theodore, LPC
Merrillville, Telehealth
Ms. Theodore graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Palm Beach Atlantic University.…
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Ms. Courtney Tomaszewski MA, LCPC, LMHC
Hobart, Telehealth
Ms. Tomaszewski is a graduate of the Chicago School of Professional Psychology where she received her Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology. She is…
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Ms. Madison Tomblin, MA, LMHC-A NCC
Valparaiso, Telehealth
Ms. Tomblin is a graduate of Valparaiso University, where she received her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Previously, she earned her Bachelor’s…
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Mr. Nicholas Triplett, MS, LMFTA
Telehealth
Nick is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapy Associate and graduate from Purdue University Northwest, where he received his M.S. in Couple & Family…
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Ms. Hannah Vandermolen, MA, LMHC-A
Telehealth
Ms. Vandermolen is a graduate of Valparaiso University with her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She completed her undergrad degree at…
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Ms. Tamera Walker, MS
Merrillville, Telehealth, School-Based Services
“You are the holder of the keys to unlock your freedom to love, laugh, and live without struggles and depression from your past, present,…
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Ms. Lisa Walters, MA, LMHC, NCC
Valparaiso, Telehealth
Ms. Walters is a graduate of Valparaiso University where she received her Bachelors of Science in Psychology and her Masters of Arts in Clinical…
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Ms. Agatha Waranka, MS
Hobart, Telehealth
My goal as a therapist is to have a secure environment where my clients can openly express themselves authentically and feel heard throughout their…
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Ms. Ashley Wolke
Telehealth
Ms. Ashley Wolke is a graduate of Adler University's Master's Program. She earned her degree in Counseling Psychology. Ms. Wolke’s coursework and experience has…
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Ms. Kaye Workman, LSW
Merrillville, Valparaiso, Telehealth
Ms. Workman’s goal is to create a safe, supportive environment for her clients so they can work toward healing. She believes each human needs…
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Ms. Jenna Zubik, LMHC-A, NCC
Telehealth
Ms. Zubik is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHC-A). She practices an integrative approach including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy,…
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Ms. Desie Zylstra, MA, LMHC, NCC
Valparaiso, Telehealth
Ms. Zylstra is a graduate of Valparaiso University where she received her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and Sociology, and her Masters of Arts…
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Dr. Jeanne Brown, Ph.D., HSPP
Merrillville, Telehealth
Dr. Brown has over 20 years experience as a Psychologist. Her primary specialty is Family and Systems Therapy. This means that even when she…
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Dr. Jasmine Daniels, Psy.D
Merrillville, Telehealth, School-Based Services
Dr. Daniels has many years of experience working with children and adolescents which includes 12 years as an educator and coach before pursuing a…
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Dr. Ashley Michalski, Psy.D., HSPP, LCAC
Telehealth
Dr. Michalski is a graduate from Adler University's Doctorate of Clinical Psychology program. She has completed clinical training in correctional, community based, and private…
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Dr. Mandy Morrill, NCC, LMHC
Valparaiso, Telehealth
Dr. Morrill has practiced, supervised, researched, and taught in a wide variety of specialty areas of mental health and wellness. She has experience working…
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Dr. Jody Ross, Ph.D.
Telehealth
A cognitive-behavioral therapist by training, Dr. Ross believes that the foundation of therapeutic progress is the relationship between therapist and client. Dr. Ross seeks…
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Dr. Shaun Wehle, Psy.D., HSPP, LCAC
Telehalth
Dr. Wehle has worked for nearly 15 years as a coach, counselor and consultant. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor, Alcohol…
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Ms. Ruby Koontz, BA
Valparaiso, Telehealth
Ruby Koontz is a masters-level intern therapist. She hopes to foster a warm environment where clients can express themselves authentically and tell their story.…
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Ms. Elena Makarenko, BA
Merrillvile, Indiana
Elena Makarenko is a third-year master’s student and therapist intern. She is currently enrolled in the Social Work program at Indiana University Northwest. Elena…
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Ms. Kaela Meyer, BA, T/S
Merrillville, Telehealth
Kaela Meyer is currently working towards her Master of Science in Couple and Family therapy. She is in her second year of her program and…
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Ms. Lynn Murphy, MA
Telehealth
Ms. Lynn Murphy is a third year Clinical Psychology doctoral student at National Louis University where she is also a professor. She is currently…
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Ms. Yasmin Ramos, BS
Hobart, Telehealth
Ms. Ramos is a current student at Valparaiso University working towards her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She completed her undergraduate…
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Ms. Katia Romero, BS
Hobart, Telehealth
Katia Romero is a second-year master’s student and therapist intern. She is currently enrolled in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Valparaiso University.…
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Ms. Delanie Skaja, BS
Hobart, Telehealth
Delanie is a second-year master’s student and therapist intern. She is currently enrolled in the Couple and Family Therapy program at Purdue University Northwest.…
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Ms. Kate Stake, MS
Valparaiso, Telehealth
Kate Stake is a second-year intern at Valparaiso University in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. She obtained her Master of Science in Sports…
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Ms. Lynnette Wright, MS, LCPC, NCC, CADC
Telehealth
Ms. Wright is a third-year Clinical Psychology doctoral student at Illinois School of Professional Psychology at National Louis University. Prior to her admission to…
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