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Clinical Director

Ph.D, HSPP

Dr. Monroe has worked with a wide range of client concerns for over 30 years. Dr. Monroe earned her Ph.D. from Notre Dame in 1988. She completed her internship at Oaklawn Psychiatric Center in 1986-87, and was employed by Oaklawn from 1987-1989. From 1989-1992 she was head of psychological services at Elkhart General Hospital, and assigned to the neuropsychiatric inpatient department there...

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Staff Therapist

MSW, LSW

Alexandra graduated from Saint Leo University with her Master's in Social work. She has worked in mental health/substance abuse field since 2013. She operates on a client centered approach and believes clients innately have the answers deep down within themselves. She believes clients can always start now and rewrite their story! She is a caring and compassionate telehealth only provider. 

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Staff Therapist

MS, LSW

Priscilla graduated from Saint Leo University with her Masters in Social Work. She has been working in the field for over 10 years. Priscilla currently only provides telehealth services. She utilizes many therapeutic and evidence-based interventions and skills and creates treatment strategies that are uniquely tailored for the client’s needs and their personal goals. She is adept in many modalities and believes in understanding...

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Staff Therapist

MS, LCSW, LCAC

Dawn graduated from Grand Valley State University with her Masters in Social Work.  She has been working in the field for over 20 years. She believes that relationship is a fundamental piece in the healing process.  She is a client centered therapist who believes that the client has many skills that can be utilized to overcome issues. She works with each client in a manner that fits with their individual needs...

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Staff Therapist

MS, LMHCA

Charley takes well established interventions and skills and creates uniquely tailored treatment strategies both conceptually and behaviorally to each person based off their personal goals and identified challenges. She uses a variety of activities: discussion, play, art, work sheets, assessments etc. depending on both efficacy and client desire. A humanist at heart, she works to create a safe, comfortable, and judgement free...

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Staff Therapist

MA, LMHC

Deb graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a masters degree in clinical counseling. She approaches counseling from a strength based focus. She assists client’s in identifying what they need to reach their goals and helps develop what is needed to achieve  the outcomes they want. Her years of experience, education and training allows her to offer many pathways to success...

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Staff Therapist

MS, LMHC​

Lori graduated from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago Location, in 2001 with a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology.  She focused on Humanistic principles in the School of Carl Rogers which emphasizes  the concepts of genuineness, unconditional positive regard, and empathy.  In her practice of over 20 years, Lori strives to improve her skills...

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Staff Therapist

MS Ed, LMHCA

Anastasia completed her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Indiana University in 2025. She believes in meeting clients where they are and empowering them by giving them tools and support to help them work toward their therapeutic goals. Anastasia understands that clients are the experts of their own stories and realities. She approaches... 

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Staff Therapist

MSW, LSW

Christian Petersen, LSW, works with individual adults and teens struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and patterns that can feel hard to shake. Christian's approach is rooted in a simple but powerful idea: our struggles today are often shaped by the ways we learned to adapt and protect ourselves earlier in life. Instead of treating symptoms as the issue itself, he helps clients understand what they're a response to — and what's...

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Staff Therapist

MS, LCSW

Audrey earned her Master's in Social Work from Indiana University South Bend in 2022 and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2025. She believes every person has the strength and ability to create meaningful change in their life. Her role as a therapist is to walk alongside you, providing a safe and supportive space where you feel heard, valued, and...

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Staff Therapist

MSW, LSW

Shyanne received her Bachelors of Theatre Creations and Social Work (respectively; 2024) and Master of Social Work (2025) at Ball State University. She has years of experience working with adults and children in different settings from daycare to theatre to juvenile detention. Her practice utilizes case management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, arts and play therapy, family therapy, and other fitting evidence-based practices tailored to client needs... 

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Staff Therapist

MS, LSW

Deanna Beth is a graduate of Indiana University with her Master's in Social Work. She aims to provide clients with a safe, compassionate, and collaborative environment where clients can explore their experiences, gain insight into themselves, and develop the tools needed to create lasting change. At the heart of her work is the belief that living at peace with oneself and others begins with self-understanding and self-acceptance. Many of the struggles people face arise from unresolved pain...

Luke Piraccini

Staff Therapist

MS, LMHCA

Luke is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate who has worked with a diverse range of clients since entering the mental health field. He earned his Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Indiana University South Bend and previously worked at a community mental health center, providing services to adolescents and adults with a wide variety of concerns. Luke is passionate about helping clients understand the root causes of their struggles...

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Staff Therapist

MS, LMHCA

Amanda is an IUSB graduate with a degree and license in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She also holds a degree psychology and neuroscience from IU East. Throughout her career, has worked at Oaklawn and currently at A Beautiful Mind, where she has gained valuable experience assisting clients with a variety of symptoms and behaviors, trauma, anxiety, depression, substance, and oppositional defiant and conduct disorders. She is trained EMDR and...

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Counseling Intern

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Zoe is a graduate student in the final year of their master’s program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at IUSB. They believe that anyone has the power to change. Zoe entrusts clients with taking the lead in therapy as clients are the experts in their own lives. They provide tools, knowledge, and guidance to help clients reach their desired outcomes. Zoe approaches sessions as a partner and guide using empathy, openness, creativity, and curiosity to encourage clients to be... 

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