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Life’s struggles should not be battled alone. I promote a relational approach alongside a multitude of therapeutic modalities by m...
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Life’s struggles should not be battled alone. I promote a relational approach alongside a multitude of therapeutic modalities by meeting people where they are, cultivating a safe space, and empowering people to become agents of change.
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.
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Life is a series of transitions for all of us, with highs and lows, celebrations and challenges, joy and sadness; I hope to suppor...
Life is a series of transitions for all of us, with highs and lows, celebrations and challenges, joy and sadness; I hope to support you by identifying and developing strengths for use throughout life's journey.
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 believe life’s challenges are a shared human experience, and I approach each person with a holistic lens, honoring the individua...
I believe life’s challenges are a shared human experience, and I approach each person with a holistic lens, honoring the individual within the context of their environment.
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.
As a young adult who has seen how hard the world can be, I understand the need for humans to have at least one person in their cor...
As a young adult who has seen how hard the world can be, I understand the need for humans to have at least one person in their corner.
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.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Family therapy helps families resolve conflicts and strengthen their relationships. It is led by qualified mental health professionals like psychologists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) who have extensive training in family dynamics and group communication.
Thriveworks family therapists in Lafayette, IN usually begin by asking what everyone’s goals are for family counseling. Family members may need help with very specific issues or with general relationship functioning. But there are three main purposes in family counseling: to educate, to counsel, and to strengthen. Thriveworks also offers online family therapy and in-person services, so you may all meet in an office together or join a video call from your home depending on everyone’s location and availability.
The most effective form of Family therapy will often depend on the family itself, as there are many types of family therapy for therapists to use as they see fit in order to best meet the needs of their clients. However, one of the most commonly used types of family therapy is structural family therapy (SFT). SFT focuses specifically on family dynamics and interactions, looking at how they shape the relationships and structure present in the family. It can be effectively used to treat a variety of concerns.
This answer often looks different to each family that starts family therapy. However, some signs that your family might need to consider family counseling include frequent fights or misunderstandings, constant tension, experiencing loss, behavioral issues, marital issues, divorce, and blended family issues, among others.
In family therapy, therapists will often start by asking questions and assessing individual and family dynamics. From there, they may employ therapeutic techniques such as structured family therapy, CBT, strategic family therapy, and more depending on the present concerns and conflicts. From there, a therapist will work to open lines of communication between family members and facilitate emotional healing and growth.
Family therapy can be incredibly successful, with some studies reporting a success rate of almost 90% for improving participants’ emotional and mental health, and around 66% for improving their physical health.
Thriveworks therapists in Lafayette, IN offer both online family therapy and in-person family therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Family therapy is usually short term and solution-focused, with most families accomplishing their goals in 12 sessions or fewer. However, it can also last for longer if the probles at hand are more complex — and that’s okay, too.
Working with a mental health professional can aid families in unpacking their issues, processing uncomfortable emotions, and opening up lines of communication. Clients often find an outsider’s perspective to be helpful in resolving these issues peacefully and effectively.
Thriveworks in Lafayette, IN provides family counseling services to confront specific issues, guide parents through the difficulties of raising children, improve communication between family members, and much more. Reach out today to get started.
Families may seek help from a professional for many reasons, including:
As part of family counseling, each person is asked to speak to their own perspective on problems and their origins. Though opening up to a family therapist might feel intimidating at first, many clients find it freeing to gain a neutral perspective and finally work through tough issues together. The goal for family therapy is not for the therapist to pick a side. Rather, the therapist aims to resolve conflicts in a family without assigning blame. You can learn how to communicate better and acknowledge the feelings and thoughts of others.
A family therapist might not solve a difficult problem outright, instead choosing to empower all the members of a family with the skills necessary for them to solve it themselves. In any case, you and your family can learn to reframe problems as issues to work through together rather than headaches that are someone else’s fault.
Working with a marriage and family therapist can be beneficial for more than just family relationships. Developing conflict resolution and communications skills is valuable for any relationship, and dynamics between family members can often be a blueprint for how you approach your interactions with others.
If difficulties in your family are straining your bonds and affecting the way you live your life, it may be time for you to pursue family counseling. The mental health professionals at Thriveworks in Lafayette, IN are happy to help you get on the road to a better family system.
For your convenience, Thriveworks offers options for evening and weekend sessions, as well as telehealth visits by video chat. We strive for flexibility and also accept many insurance plans.
Family relationships can be difficult but help is available! Call Thriveworks in Lafayette, IN to secure an appointment right away and meet with your provider within the week.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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