Ms. Jessi Kiefor, MA, LMHCA, NCC

Merrillville, Telehealth

Education

School:

Ball State University

Valparaiso University

Degree:

BS in Psychological Science

MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

In the therapy room, Jessi isn’t one to tiptoe around the challenging topics. She’s experienced in navigating the turbulent waters of crisis, domestic violence, and suicidal thoughts. With a background working in intensive settings, she’s mastered the art of staying grounded when the stakes are high, making her an invaluable support for teens, athletes, and first responders who often grapple with high-intensity challenges.

Jessi combines evidence-based approaches with a dose of humor, advocating that therapy isn’t just about feeling better, but being better at feeling. She believes in the power of the present – the “here and now” – and emphasizes that our daily actions craft the narrative of our lives.

At her core, Jessi is about pursuing wholeness over perfection. She’s quick to remind clients that growth is a journey, and sometimes that journey involves taking a hard look in the mirror. With a certificate in trauma-informed care, her approach ensures she recognizes and addresses deep-seated pain with sensitivity and expertise.

Jessi enjoys working with kids, using experiential elements and hands-on activities. She taps into their natural energy and curiosity, making therapy a space where they can explore, learn, and be themselves.

Jessi is a firm believer that life should be filled with meaning and significance. Her mantra? Pain might be unavoidable, but suffering is optional. If you’re looking for someone to challenge you, yet stand steadfastly by your side, Jessi’s your therapist. She’ll help you navigate the rough patches and find the significance in each step.

Issues Treated

ADHD
Adoption
Alzheimer's
Anger Management
Anxiety
Autism
Behavioral Issues
Bipolar Disorder
Borderline Personality
Career Counseling
Child or Adolescent
Chronic Illness
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Developmental Disorders
Divorce
Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Grief
Infertility
Intellectual Disability
Internet Addiction
Learning Disabilities
Life Transitions
Obsessive-Compulsive
Oppositional Defiance
Peer Relationships
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self-Harming
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Spirituality
Sports Performance
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Teen Violence
Transgender
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
Dissociative Disorders
Elderly Persons Disorder
Impulse Control Disorders
Mood Disorders
Personality Disorders
Psychosis
Thinking Disorders
Bisexual
Gay
Lesbian

Specialties

OCD
Trauma and Abuse
Sports Performance

Session Types

Telehealth
Individual Therapy
Child Therapy

Age Specialties

Adults
Emerging Adults (18-25)
Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13)
Children (6 to 10)

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Compassion Focused
Dialectical (DBT)
Emotionally Focused
Existential
Experiential Therapy
Exposure Response Prevention
Humanistic
Integrative
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Reality Therapy
Somatic
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused