Our counselors in Munster, IN offer child therapy

Shawna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Indiana and has over 20 years of experience in mental health treatment. She specializes in anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, women’s issues, self-esteem, self-confidence and coping with the challenges of daily life.

Shawna holds her Master's degree in Social Work at the University of Illinois- Chicago, Jane Addams College of Social Work. She is experienced using a variety of treatment modalities cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and more.

Shawna is confident she can support you on the journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that allow you to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today.

Julie Wiggins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of experience who has worked with individuals of all ages, offering compassionate support through a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. Her areas of focus include anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, and trauma.

Julie earned a Master’s in Social Work from Indiana University. Whether she is helping a child manage attention difficulties, guiding a teen through anxiety, or supporting an adult processing deep grief or past trauma, Julie strives to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where healing and personal growth can take root.

Therapy can be a powerful step toward healing, clarity, and feeling more in control of your life. If you're ready to take that step, or just curious about what support could look like for you or your loved one, Julie invites you to reach out. She is here to walk alongside you, every step of the way.

I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 17 years of experience supporting clients through life’s emotional challenges. I understand that healing begins with seeing the whole person, mind, body, and environment, and I work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, mood changes, trauma, and behavioral concerns. Together, we explore what’s getting in the way of your growth and create a path toward clarity, balance, and emotional well-being.

I hold a Master’s in Nursing from Walden University. My approach blends evidence-based care with a calm, collaborative style that draws from mindfulness, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy, along with thoughtful medication management when needed. I strive to create a supportive space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered.

You do not have to move through your challenges alone—healing is possible, and meaningful change starts with feeling supported. I aim to help you reconnect with your strengths and move forward with confidence and peace. When you are ready, I would be honored to walk beside you on this next step in your journey.

Creation Desautels is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 5 years of experience and extensive training in the areas of communication and sex therapy. She is passionate about helping couples and individuals understand the cycle of communication, both internally and externally. Her sex therapy work includes sexual trauma, sexual functioning of all ages, and sexual flourishing, as well as post-infidelity repair.

Creation earned a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University. She is a growth-minded therapist, helping clients embrace the difficult work of growth and change. She seeks to be present with her clients, to teach, console, and motivate, so that they do not do this challenging work alone.

If you are ready to get to work, Creation could be a good therapist for you. She warmly invites you to a finite and powerful season of care that creates healing, tools, resources, and perspectives that will endure even after therapy ends.

Andi Yates is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 7 years of experience. Andi specializes in a variety of concerns, including anxiety and depression, trauma, neurodiversity, relationship issues, including intimacy concerns, LGBTQ+ identities and relationships, coping with change, and developmental concerns. She has experience working with both youth and adults to support them in unique challenges that each stage of life presents.

Andi received her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Trevecca Nazarene University. As a horticultural therapist, Andi expertly weaves metaphor into her therapy sessions. Andi uses a wide range of tools, including emotionally focused therapy, systems theory, social justice therapy, somatic methods, and solution-focused therapy.

Andi works alongside her clients to find their inner strengths and pairs practical tools with emotional processing. Andi is deeply passionate about being a cheerleader for her clients and helping them celebrate themselves and their accomplishments. She is ready to support you in your journey, wherever it may lead.

I am a licensed social worker (LSW) with 2 years of experience working with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger, relationship issues, and other life challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on building trust so clients can explore their emotions in a safe space. I believe in helping individuals develop practical tools for emotional regulation, communication, and personal growth, while reminding them that healing is a journey, not a destination.

I earned my master’s in social work from Indiana Wesleyan University. My therapeutic style combines a strengths-based, relational perspective with evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and emotionally focused approaches.

Nobody should feel alone in their struggles. My goal is to provide an uplifting and supportive environment where clients can process difficult emotions, build resilience, and move toward lifelong change. I am here to walk alongside you through every valley and mountaintop because it’s never too late to reach out for help.

Tina Chavis is a dedicated and highly experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 20 years of experience across a diverse range of mental health settings. Throughout her career, she has served in inpatient psychiatric units, correctional facilities, outpatient medication management clinics, and behavioral health programs for children and adolescents. She specializes in treating personality disorders, mood disorders, ADHD, substance abuse, and anxiety.

Tina holds a Master of Science in Nursing from Indiana Wesleyan University. She provides compassionate, personalized care with a non-judgmental and collaborative approach. She meets patients where they are in their mental health journeys, helping them work toward stability, healing, and improved quality of life.

Tina is ready to listen, support, and guide each individual with empathy, integrity, and a focus on evidence-based practice to help them achieve their mental health and wellness goals. She encourages you to schedule your first appointment with her today!

Makayla Deisler is a Licensed Social Worker with 2 years of experience as a therapist and 9 years of experience in the mental health field. Makayla specializes in oppositional defiant disorder, parenting support, school-related issues, and trauma and PTSD. She has worked extensively with children, adolescents, adults, and families using holistic and client-centered approaches to care.

Makayla earned her Master’s of Social Work from Indiana University and brings a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to her work. She uses techniques that include child therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and family systems.

Makayla offers a supportive space to explore emotions, make sense of challenges, and learn practical coping strategies. Her compassionate style helps clients feel empowered at their own pace, reminding them they don’t have to carry it all alone.

I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 27 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges. Over the years, I’ve worked with children, adolescents, adults, and couples across private practices, schools, and Christian counseling agencies. My experience has allowed me to support clients managing depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and family conflict while fostering growth, understanding, and resilience through compassionate care.

I earned my Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Saint Francis. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, collaborative, and tailored to each client. I integrate cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and family systems approaches to promote healing, strengthen relationships, and build lasting emotional wellness.

Taking the first step toward therapy is an act of courage and self-care. Whether you’re beginning your healing journey or returning to therapy, I’m here to provide a safe, supportive space where you can share, reflect, and grow. Together, we’ll work toward the clarity, balance, and strength you deserve. I look forward to supporting your next chapter.

Winter is certified by the Ohio Counselor Social Worker and Marriage and Family Board as well as the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professional Board. She specializes in trauma and uses EMDR. Winter also specializes in depression, anxiety, addictions, life stressors, and relationship issues. Her goal is to help others see their full potential and help them heal from their barriers in life. 

Winter has a Master's Degree in Professional Counseling and has worked in the Mental Health field for 15+ years. She has worked in the mental health field for 15+ years and in a variety of clinical settings: case management for the chronic mental ill; working with the DD population, IOP groups, and drug/alcohol education. 

Jasmin Calvin is a licensed Mental Health Counselor with five years of experience working in the mental health field. She is passionate about creating a space where her clients feel accepted, heard, valued, and understood. Jasmin has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, and she is dedicated to helping others overcome challenges and improve their overall mental health. She specializes in anxiety, life transitions, trauma, postpartum, interpersonal communication and relationships, and depression.

Jasmin completed her Masters of Science in Counseling and Counselor Education (M.S.Ed), as well as completed her Education Specialist degree in Mental Health Counseling (Ed.S) at Indiana Univeristy Bloomington. She has professional experience working in the university setting with young adults, providing grief work with birth mothers through a local adoption agency, providing more intensive therapy services through a hospital outpatient clinic, and more. This clinical experience allows Jasmin to adequately understand and address a variety of presenting concerns. Jasmin utilizes multiple therapy approaches, including: person-centered therapy, multicultural counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and trauma focused therapy.

Life can be challenging, and we don’t always have to tools to effectively process and cope with those challenges in a healthy way. Jasmin is confident that she can provide the support you need to gain those tools, so you can overcome whatever challenges you are facing. If you’re ready to take the first step, schedule an appointment with her today!

Kristina Turner is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 11 years of experience in the mental health field. Kristina has worked in a variety of clinical settings including state hospitals treating chronic mental illnesses. She has experience in clinical outpatient settings focusing on the treatment of personality disorders and mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, as well as trauma. Kristina’s most recent experience is in helping others overcome addiction through medical detox, rehabilitation, and recovery-based group therapy.

Kristina completed her Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology at Bowie State University. Her great passion is to bring healing to people who are struggling with stress, depression, anxiety. There is no "one size fits all" approach to healing and Kristina’s training in various treatment modalities prepares her to help meet clients where they are. Her overall goal is to help clients create a healthy perception of themselves, their families, and the world around them.

Kristina invites you to meet with her and see if you are a good fit. She is presently accepting new clients for telehealth services to help clients feel more comfortable in their own setting while being flexible with scheduling. Kristina understands the demands of the world and she is looking to make treatment helpful and healing–not add more pressure.

Madison Gonzalez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 7 years of experience in mental health counseling and social work practice. Madison specializes in assisting clients who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected due to anxiety, depression, loss of a loved one or past relationship, life transitions, or family and relationship issues. Madison works with adults seeking self-awareness, emotional resilience, and healthier coping strategies. She has professional experience in crisis intervention, inpatient substance abuse recovery, clinical research, school social work, and home-based therapy.

Madison completed her Master of Social Work at the University of Central Florida. She believes in a strengths-based approach rooted in evidence-based practices, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed care.

Madison seeks to create a supportive, safe, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where she can partner with clients in identifying their strengths and empower them to navigate life’s challenges. If you are ready to take the first step on your mental health journey, schedule an appointment with her today!

Audrey Goddard is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 10 years of experience serving the community in various capacities such as LGBTIA+, identity issues, relationship concerns, and neurodivergency. It's important to Audrey that you leave each session with the tools needed to accomplish your goals. Audrey's goal is for you to feel heard, validated, and supported in each session. Audrey's ideal client is open to changing unhelpful thoughts and adopting new and healthy ways of thinking.

Audrey earned a Masters of Science in Education from Indiana University. She offers a variety of modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy.

Whether you're well-versed in therapy or this is your first time seeking mental health services, Audrey looks forward to the opportunity to work with you. Audrey does their best to challenge their clients in a supportive manner. Reach out and set an appointment today!