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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Merrillville, IN


Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Merrillville, IN
Struggling with intrusive memories, nightmares, or avoidance after trauma? Headway connects Merrillville individuals with compassionate providers specializing in PTSD treatment using modalities like trauma-focused CBT, Written Exposure Therapy, and Relaxation Training. Sessions are available as soon as next day, with support for both talk therapy and medication management.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe that prioritizing mental health is an integral part of quality of life. Congratulations on taking the first step towards self improvement! I have been practicing for 20 years with a focus on individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, and difficulty with life transitions. I am also passionate about working with couples who are experiencing disconnection, conflict, and communication issues.
Hello! My name is Zachary! I am happy you visited my profile. Before you begin browsing, I just want to say you are strong and you have incredible power in you to journey towards healing. I believe in your success and your potential.
I received my Bachelor of Arts at Goshen College and my Master of Social Work at Andrews University. I am a LCSW in Indiana, LISW-S in Ohio, and a LSCSW in Kansas.
I have experience in care management and facilitation, providing counseling to juveniles on probation, delivering therapy to those who have been court ordered, doing home-based clinical services, implementing and administering Family Centered Treatment© to families, hospice social work, community mental health, certified clinical behavioral health clinics, conducting counseling to geriatric and SPMI populations, as well as telehealth.
With more than thirty-one years in the mental health field, I bring both deep experience and a genuinely warm, unconditional presence to every session. I've had the privilege of working with people at every stage of life — from children as young as three to adults in their late nineties — across settings as varied as military bases, schools, residential programs, nursing facilities, and outpatient clinics. I earned both my bachelor's and master's degrees from the Indiana School of Social Work at IUPUI.
I believe every person has inherent value in this world, and I show up fully in your corner. My approach is collaborative — I work alongside you. Outside of the therapy room, I'm a proud mom of three and grandmother of five (my greatest joys), a dog and cat owner, and someone who recharges through travel, gardening, live music, and time in the outdoors. That human life informs how I connect with the people I work with.
About our therapists who can help with trauma and PTSD in Merrillville, IN



- 99%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 93%Trauma
- 89%Stress management
- 85%PTSD

- 99%Aetna
- 95%Cigna
- 90%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 71%Ascension Health Plan

- 99%English
- 4%Spanish
- 1%Hindi
- 1%Yoruba
- 1%Haitian Creole

- 90%Online only
- 10%In-person or online

- 79%Woman
- 20%Man
- 1%Non-binary

- 50%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 32%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 8%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 6%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 3%Psychologist

- 100%Individual therapy
- 36%Family therapy
- 26%Couples therapy
- 14%Child or adolescent therapy
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