Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Merrillville, IN

I am a compassionate, open-minded therapist who values direct communication and builds genuine connections through honesty. I work effectively with teens and adults navigating identity, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

I received my first counseling license in 2015 in Indiana and my License as a Professional Counselor in Texas in 2017. I am EMDR trained. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and Autsim.

I believe that each person holds inherent wisdom needed to transform pain into healing. Although pain is a natural part of life, it doesn't have to define your future. My belief is that through a trusted relationship, you can access an inner sense of safety needed to heal wounds while honoring your unique journey.

I am deeply committed to supporting individuals on their life journey, fostering an environment for healing, transformation, and empowerment through providing accessible mental health services. I hold training and experience in children/adolescent mental health, and utilize the therapeutic powers of play to meet children where they are.

Hello! My name is JoAnna and my primary specialty is trauma. I am certified in EMDR and am an EMDR consultant for other EMDR Therapists. I also specialize in domestic violence, narcissistic abuse recovery, addiction, mental health (bipolar, depression, anxiety, ADHD), Dissociation and Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), chronic illness, spiritual/religious abuse recovery. In addition to using EMDR, I am also attachment and somatic focused in my therapeutic approach. I provide Christian Counseling upon request.

I’m a licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, families, and adults across school, community, and clinical settings as both a licensed school counselor and licensed mental health counselor. Much of my experience has been in school settings, supporting children, teens, their parents, and caregivers. This work has given me deep insight into attachment needs and the impact of early life experiences on our adult relationships and self-concept.

With a passion for helping individuals of all ages, Dr. Cinquegrani specializes in supporting children, adolescents, and adults in navigating life’s challenges. She utilizes an integrative Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach to help patients develop essential emotional and behavioral management skills. Dr. Cinquegrani’s experience spans a variety of settings, including inpatient facilities, private and therapeutic day schools, and outpatient care, working with individuals from diverse backgrounds facing emotional and behavioral difficulties.

I am a therapist with 40+ years as a mental health therapist and medical social worker. My work has provided me with experiences that are relevant to many of my clients' life scenarios. My professional values include understanding, acceptance, respect, and unconditional regard. I also believe that clients are the most important person on their treatment team, therefore, they have input into their goals, treatment plan, and deciding what is important for them to work on and heal from.