Our therapists provide depression counseling in Fort Wayne, IN

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.

Thomas Lims Owusu-Asante is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCSW, LCAC) who has over 13 years of experience working with adults who are struggling with anger, addiction, life transitions, family issues, anxiety, depression, stress, and more.

Thomas holds a Master's degree in Social Work, a Master's degree Addiction Counseling degree, and a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling. With extensive global travel experience including 15 countries, and exposure to multiple cultures, Thomas is well-versed in the peculiarities of families’ cultural, traditional, and religious background. He utilizes multiple therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), solutions-focused therapy (SFT), narrative therapy (NT), and Alderian therapy.

As we all know, life is full of challenges but with willingness and determination, Thomas is confident that he can assist you and your family to gain new perspective about life. He'll work to help you learn effective techniques to cope with life's challenges. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with Thomas 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 board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with 13 years of experience treating adults with mental health and substance use disorders in inpatient, outpatient, and residential settings. I earned my ASN from Indiana University and completed my graduate studies there. I understand the importance of providing a safe and nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard and understood. I believe in empowering you to take an active role in your treatment and tailoring care to each unique personality. I am committed to building rapport based on trust, open communication, empathy, and clinical expertise. 

As a registered nurse and nurse practitioner, I've learned listening and compassion are as important as treatment. My focus is on mood disorders, grief, insomnia, trauma, substance use, and chronic mental illness, using assessments and medication management. I am both a provider and an advocate committed to making sure you are seen, respected, and empowered. 

I'll provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment where we can form a therapeutic alliance and collaborate on a plan unique to your needs. My dedication is rooted in a personal journey: family and friends who have struggled with mental health and substance use. I believe we can create achievable, sustainable goals built on empathy, compassion, and listening.