When you have a baby, it is supposed to be the happiest time of your life. However, many women suffer from a mental health condition called postpartum depression (PPD) that can be caused by hormones, anxiety, or may even be hereditary. This can be a dangerous condition, so you need to speak to a LaPorte mental health provider right away to get some treatment. 

The City of LaPorte has a motto of “Live and Love,” which is how the citizens of the town feel. If you are suffering from PPD, it is extremely hard to focus on either, so you need to get treatment before it gets worse. 

Psychologist Leslie Hagedorn providing different types of therapy in LaPorte

Leslie Hagedorn

Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW,EMDR Therapist
Mental Wellness Specialties: AddictionsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesADHD
8 years offering treatment

Hello. My name is Leslie Hagedorn. I want to thank you for considering selecting me as a provider to assist you in achieving your therapy goals and would be privileged to meet you where you at on your journey. I believe it takes a courageous individual to ask for help and acknowledge areas for growth and want to applaud and honor your decision to act for yourself and your loved ones. I am Licensed Clinical Social Work with the Indiana Professional Licensing Association, with six years, post graduate experience with providing direct therapeutic services I additionally have three years prior to completing graduate school as a direct service provider and three years of academic and supervised field experience in a Doctor of Clinical Psychology program. Supervised practice and education in doctoral program included intellectual and personality assessment. Education and experience in graduate school included a concentration on substance use and co-occurring disorders. As a clinician, I possess in-depth knowledge of the principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders. I am trained in Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), dissociative pathology, the neuroscience of anxiety, and The Matrix Model for substance use disorders. I have expansive experience with the specialized populations of complex trauma, substance use disorders, process addictions, co-occurring disorders, and forensic populations. I have also served many clients suffering with a variety of anxiety disorders, personality disorders, delusional disorder, parents with young children, and adolescence. I am looking forward to using knowledge, training, and experiences to assist you in realizing the positive changes you desire for yourself and developing ways to cope with those things that seem to be holding you back.

Psychologist Matt Givens  providing different types of therapy in LaPorte

Matt Givens

Clinician
License Type(s): LMFT,RPT-S,EMDR-C SATP-C
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issues
16 years offering treatment

The Initiation of counseling illustrates that an individual is ready to explore the possibilities of growth and refocusing on their strengths. Gaining the courage to attend the first session can be a major hurdle as we acknowledge that we are vulnerable and something is not working in our best interest. With the stigmatism of mental health, many individuals feel that if they seek counseling they may damaged. This is not the case. Counseling is about individuals seeking a safe environment in which they are able to be supported and gain skills to be able to function more optimally in which their lives can be so much more fulfilling. Change is fostered through acceptance and connection. Reconnecting relationships is a major agent of change, whether between the therapist and the individual, parents and their children, or between partners. My goal is to provide a nonjudgmental relationship that will allow for individuals, couples and families to foster healing, growth and repair. I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who is certified in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) while also using rapid resolution therapy (RRT) and accelerated resolution therapy (ART) to eliminate the persistent symptoms left over from experiencing a traumatic event. I employ The Gottman Method with couples and play therapy with children. I also treat sexual and pornography addictions as I’m a certified sexual addictions treatment provider (SATP-C). I focus on various other modalities of therapy such as solutions focused therapy, logotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in order for the client to be able to manage stress, anxiety and depression in a more adaptive manner.

Psychologist Gail Norton-Hale providing different types of therapy in LaPorte

Gail Norton-Hale

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression
44 years offering treatment

I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and licensed Clinical Social Worker in Indiana with 44 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with Clinical Depression, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD., Anxiety Disorders, Relationship problems, Family Conflicts, Communication building and & parenting issues. and training. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Psychologist Robert Hotes providing different types of therapy in LaPorte

Robert Hotes

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: GriefCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
20 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Indiana with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with life and career changes using a coaching approach. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! I am here to help!

Psychologist Nicholas Yoquelet providing different types of therapy in LaPorte

Nicholas Yoquelet

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseCoping with life changes
5 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Indiana with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Psychologist Maureen Reel providing different types of therapy in LaPorte

Maureen Reel

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
25 years offering treatment

I am a Clinical Social Worker in Indiana with 25 years of experience in healthcare and counseling. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Stephanie Medley providing different types of therapy in LaPorte

Stephanie Medley

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression
15 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Indiana and Kentucky with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & career difficulties. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Juanette Plato providing different types of therapy in LaPorte

Juanette Plato

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Trauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes
5 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Illinois with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Shelby Littlepage providing different types of therapy in LaPorte

Shelby Littlepage

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
8 years offering treatment

Based in central Indiana, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Indiana and nationally registered Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) with nearly a decade of professional work experience. As an art therapist and mental health counselor, I have a variety of approaches to bring into the therapeutic relationship and deeply believe in the power of creativity and mindfulness to guide and heal. While I have experience working with individuals and groups of all ages in a variety of settings – including mental health agencies, school settings, and day treatment facilities—I have spent the most time working with teens and young adults providing in-person direct mental health care and behavioral counseling via individual, group, and family therapy sessions. Issues I can help with include but are not limited to the following: coping with stress and anxiety; managing depression; motivation; ADHD; self-esteem and confidence; and coping with big and small life changes. I am also trained to provide psychoeducation about mental health conditions and medication management. I cannot prescribe medication. My therapy style and approach are eclectic and draw influence from Jungian, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered/Humanistic, Mindfulness, Somatic, and Polyvagal Theory. It is important to me to meet you where you are and attune treatment to what will work best for us as we work together to meet your goals. Whether you are working towards increased insight and self-reflection or seeking symptom-relief and improved functioning, I am here to support you with making the most of that big step to connect and grow. I will do everything in my power to tailor our dialog and your treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs, so your honesty and thoughtfulness make a big difference in the process. It is a courageous and vulnerable thing to trust a stranger with the tough stuff, but the more I know about you and what you are trying to accomplish, the better able I am to help you find your way there. I believe in treating the therapeutic relationship, and you, with respect, sensitivity, compassion, and warmth. I am privileged to meet with and support people during incredibly stressful and challenging times in their lives. I always endeavor to assume positive intent when interacting with clients and hope you will do the same for me. I am a real person who makes mistakes. An important aspect of the therapeutic relationship is engaging honestly and openly with one another in order to learn new ways of communicating and understanding. The problems you may encounter with me while we are working together often reflect the challenges you are experiencing in other areas of your life. The difference with our relationship is that it’s my job to help you work on those problems so I’m going to do everything I can to earnestly and kindly engage you in that work. I am also open to learning and always appreciate your feedback. Most of the time I find that we can work through whatever might come up. Sometimes, it may be necessary to refer you to a different therapist who can better help you with your particular challenges. I see therapy as a timely relationship where it is my job to hold space, instill hope, shine a light, and hold up a metaphorical mirror while clients explore their inner world, make meaning and sense of their story, and try on new ideas and ways of being. Therapy is a time (and space) limited activity. Ideally, we meet once a week or once every two weeks for approximately 45-55 minutes and we make the most of that time. We usually decide together based on your treatment plan goals how and when to end the helping relationship. It takes a lot of strength and will power to work towards a more fulfilling and happier life. If you’ve read this far, you have that strength so don’t stop now! Further, I find it helpful to be up front about expectations. I am a single parent to the coolest 5-year-old. Life gets kind of crazy sometimes, and I have to change things around last minute more often than I prefer in order to prioritize my small human. I am forthright with clients about this and we have gotten pretty creative in navigating both prioritizing therapy and life in general, but sometimes I simply cannot follow through on the original plan. That being said, I make every attempt to uphold our agreement. If you miss a session because of me, I do everything in my power to get you an alternate option with in that same week. Additionally, I am currently unable to accommodate evening and weekend sessions at this time. On occasion we will use that time as a backup if no other options are available for rescheduling purposes, but the latest session I offer starts at 5pm eastern. So if you need an evening or weekend time, you will want to keep looking and possibly adjust your profile so you can rematch with someone who is able to support your needs. I know there’s a good fit for you out there, don’t give up! I check my messages everyday and try to respond with in 12 hours on weekdays and 24 hours over the weekend. Please remember that BetterHelp is not appropriate if you are in crisis or in immediate need of support. In crisis situations, please call 911 or local emergency services. You can also call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to someone right away!

Psychologist Hallie Landreth providing different types of therapy in LaPorte

Hallie Landreth

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes
25 years offering treatment

I'm an Indiana licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with adults, including a decade offering telehealth. My approach is straightforward and collaborative, centered on empowering you to improve your mental and emotional well-being. I believe you are the expert of your own story and have valuable strengths to overcome challenges. Together, we'll address difficulties like anxiety (persistent worry), depression (sadness), stress (overwhelm), life transitions, career issues, low motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I tailor my techniques to your unique needs, frequently utilizing evidence-based approaches such as CBT and mindfulness to support your growth. I also believe that much of growth/healing occurs outside of the session. Therefore, I use tools from betterhelp and apps that will allow you to engage in therapeutic activities daily. Taking that first step to sign up for therapy requires real courage, and I want to acknowledge and commend you for getting started. It's a sign of your strength and commitment to your well-being, and I'm here to support you on this journey.

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Mental health therapists in LaPorte available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. LaPorte therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, LaPorte therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the LaPorte region and in the state of Indiana.

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Therapists in LaPorte can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in LaPorte may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment. 

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