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Top Cigna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Merrillville, IN
Seeking mental health care in Merrillville? Headway works with your Cigna insurance to make therapy accessible and affordable, with sessions starting at $0 and 911 providers offering both talk therapy and medication support.
A few things about me outside of therapy: I have three children, so I understand that life can be beautifully chaotic. I’m a real person, not a therapist robot. I’ll bring authenticity into our work together.
I work with adolescents and adults across a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship and family challenges, grief, and major life transitions. Most importantly, you don’t have to impress me. You don’t have to have the perfect answers or know exactly what you want to say. Therapy can be a place to better understand what you’re experiencing, recognize patterns that may be getting in your way, and develop healthier ways to move forward. Come as you are, and we’ll navigate the hard stuff together.
I am a Christian Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My faith in the Holy Trinity of The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit greatly shape my life, and my work. I believe you have everything you need within you to achieve your goals and heal.
I’m Dr. Michelle S. McBride, DNP, PMHNP-BC, MBA, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive mental health care. I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Rush University in Chicago, IL. Before obtaining my doctorate, I was a board-certified psychiatric registered nurse, gaining extensive experience across various clinical settings, including inpatient psychiatry, psychiatric emergency services, community behavioral health, and forensic psychiatry (jail-based care).
I am experienced, confident in treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including:
- Schizophrenia & Schizoaffective Disorder
- Eating Disorders
- Psychosis
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Personality Disorders
- ADHD
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- PTSD
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Bipolar Disorders
- Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)
- Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED)
When life feels overwhelming, therapy can provide a space to slow down, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence. 21 years of behavioral health and psychotherapy experience, including 16 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
I specialize in helping individuals manage anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, grief, and life transitions. I particularly enjoy working with professionals, caregivers, and high-achieving adults who are often balancing significant responsibilities while putting their own needs last.
Clients describe me as warm, calm, practical, and easy to talk to. Using CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, mindfulness, and strengths-based approaches, I help clients build coping skills, gain insight, and create meaningful, lasting change so they can feel more balanced, confident, and in control of their lives.
What type of therapy does Cigna cover?
Cigna plans can vary, but many cover a range of therapy types. Below are some common options that may be included in your coverage.
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