Psychiatric services (medication management) in Fort Wayne, IN

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.

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!

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.

Patricia “Pat” Schultz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience providing individual and couples therapy within community mental health. Pat has focused her career on supporting clients through crisis intervention and long-term care. She is passionate about helping others maintain their quality of life and mental wellness through a compassionate, collaborative, and client-centered approach.

Pat earned her Master’s in Social Work from Augsburg College in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and a strengths-based approach to help clients navigate emotional, psychological, and spiritual challenges with empathy and intention.

Pat strives to walk alongside her clients, empowering them to reach their goals and manage their mental health needs independently. Her holistic, client-focused approach helps individuals feel supported, seen, and equipped to lead more fulfilling lives.

Macy Neal is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 7 years of experience. Macy specializes in ADHD, grief, family conflict, oppositional defiance disorder, depression, and anxiety. She provides a supportive space for clients to explore their past, deepen awareness of the present, and set meaningful goals for the future.

Macy earned her Master’s in Social Work from Indiana University. She incorporates eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, cognitive behavioral therapy, ART therapy, and family systems approaches into her work to meet each client’s unique needs.

Macy welcomes the opportunity to support you as you navigate life’s challenges. She believes reaching out is a courageous first step. Schedule a brief consultation to explore your goals and take the next step toward meaningful change.

Dedra earned a Master’s in Social Work at the University of Chicago. Through strength- and solution-focused task strategies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, narrative therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing, Dedra can help you identify your strengths within and put them to work.

Dedra creates a safe, supportive, and comforting therapeutic environment to process your emotions, explore your needs, and facilitate healthy coping skills. If you are feeling stuck, anxious, or struggling to make sense of your current situation and seek a partner to guide you through the storm, reach out today to schedule an appointment!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, families, and groups. My work has included private practice, correctional settings, and serving as a clinical director at an addiction recovery center. I specialize in helping clients navigate addiction, anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, ADHD, suicidal ideation, crises, parenting challenges, self-esteem, codependency, and relationship difficulties.

I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Indiana University. I draw from evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, family systems, and motivational interviewing. I integrate these modalities to tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs and goals.

I am committed to helping you build a healthier, more fulfilling life. I provide a compassionate yet direct environment, offering encouragement and tools to support your growth without enabling. My goal is to empower you to reach your goals while focusing on practical, lasting results that honor the value of your time.

Pamela Stopczynski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience supporting adults and seniors. She specializes in helping clients manage stress, trauma, grief, chronic illness, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. Pam has also worked extensively with young adults and those facing medical conditions like diabetes and cystic fibrosis. She is passionate about helping individuals build resilience and improve their overall well-being.

Pam earned her Master’s in Social Work from Western Michigan University. She integrates evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-informed care, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness within a humanistic and client-centered framework.

Pam partners with clients to navigate life’s challenges, set personal goals, and make meaningful progress. Her warm, collaborative style invites healing and growth. She honors each client’s journey and is committed to supporting lasting change through thoughtful and individualized care.

Terrace Poindexter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 23 years of experience. He assists individuals age 11+ with concerns including anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, grief, trauma, stress, and self-esteem. In a supportive, non-judgmental space, Terrance explores with his clients experiences and patterns and develops practical tools to manage stress, navigate emotions, and build resilience. Clients can expect compassion, collaboration, and actionable strategies in every session.

Terrance received his Master of Social Work from Indiana University South Bend. He utilizes evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and strength-based strategies to address clients’ unique needs.

Terrance is committed to helping you find solutions to your challenges, identify your strengths, and gain coping skills in response to triggers. He looks forward to assisting you and building on what you do best. If you’re ready to begin, schedule your first session 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.

Terri Rumfelt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 4 years of experience providing talk therapy to adolescents, adults, and seniors dealing with concerns including depression, anxiety, addiction, and trauma. She dedicated the first 2 decades of her career to working in community health agencies before moving into behavioral health. Since then, Terri has supported a diverse set of individuals and families. Her approach to therapy is collaborative and focuses on current symptoms and their impact on daily life. Terri loves to use humor where she can, believing that laughter is medicine for the soul!

Terri received her Master’s in Social Work from Simmons University. Approaches she may use with clients include emotionally focused therapy, psychoanalytic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, Christian counseling, and motivational interviewing.

Terri creates a relaxed, encouraging environment to address the many struggles life throws at us. While acknowledging the importance of the past, Terri emphasizes inherent strengths and empowers clients to actively participate in developing a plan for healing. Reach out to 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.

Gina Pike is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. Gina has extensive experience in the areas of depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and eating disorders.Her education and work experience have provided her with the tools and skills to work with different populations including adults, teens, and children who struggle with addiction and various mental health issues.

Gina completed her Master's Degree in Social Work at Simmons University. She began her career working alongside children and families involved in the child welfare system in Indiana before she transitioned to an outpatient mental health and addiction center. Gina incorporates a variety of techniques and skills drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and narrative therapy (NT), and more.

Gina makes every effort to create a safe and comfortable space that makes you feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood. As a therapist, Gina will walk alongside you as you are empowered to make choices that align with your values, goals, and beliefs. Her core value of therapy is helping others be the best versions of themselves and together, she feels confident in helping you reconnect with your true self and what motivates you to get up each morning.

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!

Nicole Sears is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about partnering with children, teens, and adults to help them navigate the effects of trauma. Nicole's focus has been in trauma for the majority of her 10 years servicing the mental health field.

Nicole completed her Master's degree in Social Work at Indiana University Purdue University-Indianapolis. Nicole utilizes several different approaches including Narrative Therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), play therapy, and solution-focused therapy (SFT).

Nicole has a desire to help you on your journey and can provide a comfortable and safe environment to explore your needs, gain new perspectives and give you techniques to cope with the day to day struggles. Schedule your session with her today.

Nicole is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience in community mental health. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, and families who have experienced trauma and significant life changes. Nicole also works with people across the lifespan struggling with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship issues, and many other adjustments that come with living life.

Nicole completed her Master's in Social Work at Purdue University with a concentration in Children, Youth, and Families. She is certified in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and uses a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, behavioral management, and motivational interviewing.

Nicole uses empathy, humor, and genuineness to connect with clients and help them to feel more at ease. She believes in helping others understand themselves to increase confidence in their strengths and abilities. Nicole can help provide the tools needed to cope and grow to be the best version of yourself.

Amy is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She's worked as a psychiatric nurse for many years, in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and is passionate about helping patients achieve their goals of mental and emotional wellness. She keeps abreast of the latest scientific advances in psychiatry to help her patients feel empowered and fulfilled.

Amy earned her master's of nursing at the University of Southern Indiana. She is a skilled clinician in medication management and has achieved her Master of Psychopharmacology from the Neuroscience Educational Institute. She is a great believer in Carl Rogers’s person-centered therapy and also uses cognitive behavior therapy and motivational interviewing.

Depression and anxiety are the world’s number one mental health problems. With today’s methods, most mental health issues can be overcome. Amy is grateful for all the patients she has gotten to know and who have benefitted from her efforts. This is the most rewarding work she has ever done.