2410 Grape Road Suite 1
Mishawaka, IN 46545
Our Team
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Dr. Linda Monroe
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...

Adam Smith
Staff Therapist
MS Ed, LMHC
Departing a career in the technology sector, Adam received his masters in Mental Health Counseling from Indiana University South Bend. Adam strives to create an environment that encourages authenticity in order to facilitate meaningful personal growth while acquiring more effective coping strategies. Adam integrates concepts and exercises from many schools of therapy including existential therapy...

Alyssa Worsham
Staff Therapist
LMHC-A
Alyssa graduated with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Indiana University South Bend in August 2020. She welcomes authenticity within the therapeutic relationship while working towards your personal goals. She connects with her clients through humor, transparency, and acceptance of individual worldviews...

Charley Burns
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...

Dawn Schmeltz
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...

Deborah Kriegel
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...

Denise Strzelecki
Staff Therapist
MS, LMHC, LCAC
Denise completed her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling in 2010 and an Addictions Certificate in 2012, both from Indiana University South Bend. She seeks to provide a safe, welcoming space for clients and believes that authenticity and relationship are foundational for change to occur. She is a client-centered therapist, focusing on the client’s strengths, skills, and goals. She incorporates...

Lori Lupresto
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 using CBT, ...

Libby Lake
Staff Therapist
MS Ed, LMHC-A
Following a full career in public education, Libby returned to Indiana University to add on to her masters in school counseling and received her masters in Mental Health Counseling in December of 2021. She believes that authentic relationships are central to the healing process and works diligently to create this with each client. Libby utilizes a client centered holistic approach that integrate...

Shari Keller
Staff Therapist
MS, LMHC
Shari Keller holds a Masters degree from Benedictine University. She’s been in practice for over 20 years in several settings including, crisis management, community mental health, managed care and now in private practice for about 15 years. Shari’s training and experience allows her to craft the right approach to help her clients achieve the changes they are striving for in their lives. She works with adults,...