Our counselors in Munster, IN offer child therapy

I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 7years of experience supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, obsessive-compulsive concerns, attention-deficit and hyperactivity challenges, grief, and major life transitions. I specialize in helping clients seek clarity, emotional relief, and practical tools for meaningful change. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your needs so you feel supported every step of the way.

I earned my master’s degree in social work from Indiana University. I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and other evidence-based practices to help clients build coping skills, process difficult experiences, and strengthen emotional resilience.

I am here to meet you with empathy, curiosity, and respect for your story. If you are ready to take the next step toward healing, I would be honored to support you. When you feel ready, I welcome you to reach out and begin this process at your own pace.

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!

Hello! I'm Tricia. I am an ANCC certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Prior to becoming a PMHNP, I graduated from Bellarmine University in 1998 with a BSN. I worked as an RN in multiple roles including behavioral health, home health and as a case manager. As a PMHNP, I enjoy working with various age ranges from 14+. I have experience working with those who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD or emotional dysregulation. They often feel frustrated, overwhelmed, exhausted or unable to focus. I offer thoughtful, individualized care to help you overcome your challenges and reach your goals.

I will work alongside you or your child to help you understand what is driving the challenges you face. Together we will work on skill building and medication management to help you reach your full potential and confidence to thrive.

I offer thoughtful, individualized care that combines deep understanding of how minds work with practical, useful strategies. If you or your child is struggling, you don't have to figure it out alone. I genuinely love what I do and bring warmth and curiosity to every session.

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 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.