Home to the largest oil refinery in the U.S., Whiting, Indiana, was once nothing more than a lakefront, railroad town that sprang up in the late 1860s. With the coming of the refinery, brought in jobs, saloons, stores, and lots of immigrant families. A 1955 explosion caused disaster, resulting in a fire so massive that it could be seen from downtown Chicago. Many workers were laid off, and once thriving families suffered.

Whiting eventually rebuilt, the history serves as a reminder of what can happen in our own lives when we are hit with unforeseen events. Not only do we suffer financially and physically, but also mentally and emotionally. If some great explosion in your life has caused mental scars that need healing, reach out to one of our Whiting area therapists for help.

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Psychologist James Clifton providing different types of therapy in Whiting

James Clifton

Clinician
License Type(s): NH LCMHC 4707, IN LCSW 34002434A
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes
35 years offering treatment

As a licensed therapist in multiple states with more three decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My approach centers on understanding each person's unique journey, with particular expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, stress management, and life transitions. I offer compassionate support for individuals struggling with various emotions, communication challenges, isolation, and distorted thinking. My practice focuses on helping clients develop worth, worth, value, and dignity while discovering meaningful life purpose. I have experience supporting veterans, individuals facing discrimination, and those working through many of life's challenges. My therapeutic style is collaborative and adaptive, drawing from years of professional experience to create a supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, develop healthy coping strategies, and move towards personal healing and empowerment. I welcome individuals from all backgrounds and belief systems, committed to providing respectful, personalized care.

Psychologist Scott Kaminsky providing different types of therapy in Whiting

Scott Kaminsky

Clinician
License Type(s): IN LMFT 35002086A, KY LMFT 106827
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression
26 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Indiana and Kentucky with 26 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma, & abuse. I also have experience working with despression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Psychologist Lacey Payne providing different types of therapy in Whiting

Lacey Payne

Clinician
License Type(s): KY LCSW 257180, NC LCSW C020091
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression
4 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Kentucky and Indiana with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Nicole Deisher providing different types of therapy in Whiting

Nicole Deisher

Clinician
License Type(s): IN LCSW 34012641A, VA LCSW 0904019686
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
11 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Ohio with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Psychologist Terrance Poindexter providing different types of therapy in Whiting

Terrance Poindexter

Clinician
License Type(s): IN LCSW 34006350A
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemDepression
20 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Indiana with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & motivation , self esteem, and confidence through evidence based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. I emphasize that while our past shapes us, it is the NOW as well as next steps that matters. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. We are all flawed in some way and accepting ourselves and being opened to feedback are key components to personal growth.

Psychologist Phillip Mitchell II providing different types of therapy in Whiting

Phillip Mitchell II

Clinician
License Type(s): IN LCSW 34009111A
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesDepression
3 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Indiana with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, & parenting issues. I also have experience working with depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Andrea Strayer providing different types of therapy in Whiting

Andrea Strayer

Clinician
License Type(s): IN LCSW 34008584A
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsAnger managementDepressionADHD
8 years offering treatment

I am a licensed clinical social worker in Indiana with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, anger management, depression, and crisis intervention. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Bowling Green State University and my Master of Social Work at the Ohio State University. I practice with a solution focused approach to identify the challenge, make a plan to address the challenge, and implement the plan. I am here to support and empower you to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to meet your short and long term goals.

Psychologist Theyazan Kohaif providing different types of therapy in Whiting

Theyazan Kohaif

Clinician
License Type(s): MI LMSW 6801115516, ME LCSW LC26234
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
10 years offering treatment

I am a licensed mental health professional in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Colorado, Vermont and Virginia with a decade of experience supporting clients through a variety of challenges. My expertise includes working with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma, abuse, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and depression. I am committed to providing care that is grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Understanding that each individual is unique, I tailor our conversations and treatment plans to align with your specific needs and goals. I am here to support and guide you on this meaningful journey toward growth and healing.

Psychologist James Groves providing different types of therapy in Whiting

James Groves

Clinician
License Type(s): IN LCSW 34006989A
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCareer difficulties
17 years offering treatment

As a licensed therapist in Indiana, I bring 15 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through complex life challenges. My practice centers on helping clients navigate addiction recovery, relationship dynamics, career transitions, and personal growth. I specialize in addressing intimacy issues, self-esteem challenges, and workplace stress with a compassionate, evidence-based approach. My therapeutic work focuses on supporting individuals through diverse experiences, including mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, sexuality concerns, and men's mental health. I create a supportive environment where clients can explore communication barriers, isolation, life purpose, and healing from guilt and shame. I am committed to walking alongside my clients, offering guidance that empowers personal transformation and helps individuals develop deeper self-understanding. My approach is collaborative, non-judgmental, and tailored to each person's unique journey toward emotional wellness and meaningful change.

Psychologist Kellie Reed providing different types of therapy in Whiting

Kellie Reed

Clinician
License Type(s): IN LMHC 39005395A
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression
7 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Indiana with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, abuse, & bipolar disorder. I also have experience working with depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Psychologist Ashley Jackson providing different types of therapy in Whiting

Ashley Jackson

Clinician
License Type(s): IN LMHC 39003685A
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression
10 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Indiana with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with addictions, parenting issues, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Psychologist Jenny Norton Schamber providing different types of therapy in Whiting

Jenny Norton Schamber

Clinician
License Type(s): IN LMHC 39003678A
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression
12 years offering treatment

I am a person-centered therapist at my core, believing in meeting you where you are at in life, listening well, and truly making you feel heard and understood. I also am a trained EMDR, IFS, and trauma-focused therapist, understanding that our experiences are influenced by both internal and external systems. I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma work, but I have vast experience in other presenting issues as well. I also have experience working with individuals, couples, and families.

Psychologist Mary Jones providing different types of therapy in Whiting

Mary Jones

Clinician
License Type(s): IN LMHC 39004089A
Mental Wellness Specialties: LGBTTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
8 years offering treatment

The most common struggles of the people I work with include assertiveness, anger outbursts, managing guilt and shame, and identifying or communicating thoughts and feelings. One request I may ask of clients when we work together is that labels like “right” or “wrong” are strongly discouraged in sessions. I believe clients are the experts in themselves and I provide a safe space to explore thoughts and feelings without judgment. Letting go of those labels in session is an important part of creating that safe space. As the expert, you set the pace of our work and what information about yourself that you bring to it. I provide non-judgmental observations and support with practicing what you identify as helpful. We, as people, aren’t one-dimensional. Your treatment won’t be either.

Psychologist Janis Ashburn providing different types of therapy in Whiting

Janis Ashburn

Clinician
License Type(s): IN LMHC 39005997A
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemDepression
5 years offering treatment

As a licensed therapist specializing in mental health support, I bring compassionate expertise to individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My clinical focus centers on addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions with a deep commitment to helping clients rediscover their inner strength and purpose. I work collaboratively with individuals seeking to overcome challenges like social anxiety, isolation, self-esteem struggles, and seasonal mood shifts. My approach emphasizes self-love, effective communication, and healing from past experiences of guilt, shame, and abandonment. Drawing from evidence-based practices, I create a supportive environment where clients can explore their emotional experiences, develop resilience, and cultivate meaningful personal growth. My therapeutic style is warm, non-judgmental, and tailored to each individual's unique journey of healing and self-discovery. I am dedicated to walking alongside my clients, offering guidance and support as they work to transform challenging life experiences into opportunities for profound personal transformation and emotional well-being.

*BetterHelp insurance availability, coverage, and cost may vary by state, plan, provider network, therapist availability, and deductible status.

Find a therapist near you in Whiting, Indiana

Finding a therapist near you in Whiting, Indiana starts with matching to a licensed professional who fits your needs, schedule, and goals. Indiana is home to people with diverse mental health needs across urban, suburban, and rural communities, which can make it challenging to find care. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist through tailored matching, so you can begin care from home or wherever works for you. 

The network includes over 30,000 licensed therapists globally, and over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to find support through online therapy. During matching, 93% of user preferences are met, which helps you connect with a therapist suited to what you are looking for. Whether you are searching for help with anxiety, trauma, affordable or insurance covered therapy, weekend or flexible scheduling, or virtual sessions, you can find a therapist and get started when you are ready.

Why work with a licensed therapist near you?

Working with a licensed therapist near you gives you access to professional mental health support from someone trained to help you understand and manage what you are going through. A licensed therapist can offer evidence-based approaches, a steady space to talk, and guidance tailored to your situation. In Indiana, online therapy can make that care more accessible, since sessions happen from home or wherever you are, without the need to travel to an office. This can help if your schedule is full, if travel is difficult, or if you simply prefer a more discreet setting. You can learn more about what a therapist does on the therapist role page.

Online therapy can be especially helpful for people living across Indiana, where access to in-person mental health care may vary by location.

What concerns can therapists help with?

Therapists can help with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety and stress, depression, trauma and PTSD, self-esteem and identity, people-pleasing and fear of rejection, insomnia and racing thoughts, workplace stress and burnout, substance use, parenting and co-parenting stress, grief and loss, and relationship and family challenges. Therapists on BetterHelp may draw on approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), depending on your needs and goals. You can explore support for specific concerns on pages such as generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and eating disorders.

Please note that therapists on BetterHelp do not provide psychiatric medication management or formal diagnoses.

Online therapy vs. in-person therapy in Indiana

Online therapy and in-person therapy both connect you with a licensed professional, and the main difference is how you meet. In Indiana, online therapy through BetterHelp lets you have sessions by phone, video, or in-app messaging, so you can meet from home or on a schedule that fits your life. In-person therapy takes place at an office and may involve travel and set appointment windows. Online therapy may be more accessible for people with busy schedules, limited transportation, or a preference for a more discreet setting. Both formats can support meaningful progress, so the right choice often comes down to what fits your life.

Finding a therapist that accepts insurance in Indiana

BetterHelp accepts insurance through many major insurance plans. Insurance availability and coverage may vary by state, plan, provider network, and therapist availability, and deductible status. Eligible members' average copay is $23 per session. 

You can check your in-network status on the BetterHelp site through the sign up flow. If you prefer to pay without insurance, BetterHelp subscriptions range from $70 to $100 per week, billed as an alternative way to access the same care, and you can use HSA and FSA funds toward the cost. For a full breakdown of how BetterHelp works with insurance plans, see BetterHelp insurance coverage.

How BetterHelp helps you find the right therapist in Indiana

BetterHelp helps you find the right therapist in Indiana through personalized matching that considers your needs, preferences, and goals. After you answer a few questions during the sign up flow, you can be matched with a licensed therapist from a network of over 30,000 professionals, and 93% of user preferences are met during matching. The search and location matching cover common near-me needs, including anxiety, trauma, affordable or sliding-scale support, weekend or flexible scheduling, and virtual sessions. If your first match is not the right fit, you can switch therapists at no extra cost. When you are ready, you can get started and begin the process.

Therapists near you in Indiana

Below, you’ll find licensed therapists authorized to provide online therapy to adults across Indiana, including residents in Whiting.

Each provider meets state licensing requirements and has experience supporting clients with a wide range of mental health concerns using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

Please note: Therapists on BetterHelp in Indiana do not provide psychiatric medication management or formal diagnoses.

Frequently asked questions about finding a therapist near me

How much does therapy cost near me?

Therapy costs near you can vary by provider, format, and payment method. With BetterHelp, subscriptions range from $70 to $100 per week, and you can use HSA and FSA funds toward the cost. BetterHelp also accepts insurance through many major insurance plans, and eligible members' average copay is $23 per session. Insurance availability and coverage may vary by state, plan, provider network, and therapist availability, and deductible status.

Does BetterHelp accept insurance?

Yes. BetterHelp accepts insurance through many major insurance plans. Insurance availability and coverage may vary by state, plan, provider network, and therapist availability. Eligible members' average copay is $23 per session. Check your in-network status on the BetterHelp site through the sign up flow. For a full breakdown of how BetterHelp works with insurance plans, see BetterHelp insurance coverage.

Is online therapy effective?

Online therapy can be an effective way to receive licensed mental health care for many common concerns. Research suggests that online therapy may support progress in ways comparable to in-person care for concerns such as anxiety and depression. On BetterHelp, you connect with a licensed therapist who can use evidence-based approaches such as CBT and DBT, and you can meet by phone, video, or in-app messaging.

Do I need a diagnosis to see a therapist?

No, you do not need a diagnosis to see a therapist. Many people begin therapy to work through stress, life changes, relationships, or personal growth without any diagnosis. Please note that therapists on BetterHelp do not provide psychiatric medication management or formal diagnoses. If you are looking for a starting point, personalized matching can connect you with a licensed therapist suited to your goals.

How quickly can I start therapy?

You can often start therapy within 24 to 48 hours of signing up with BetterHelp. After you answer a few questions during the sign up flow, personalized matching connects you with a licensed therapist, and you can schedule your first session once you are matched. This process is designed to help you begin care at your own pace, without a long wait.

Can I switch therapists if it’s not the right fit?

Yes. If you feel your therapist is not the right match, you can request to be matched with another licensed provider at no additional cost. You are able to do so through the BetterHelp user portal and select switch therapists if needed.

Is online therapy discreet?

Online therapy with BetterHelp offers a discreet setting where you can connect with a licensed therapist from the comfort of your home. Sessions take place by phone, video, or in-app messaging, so you can meet without going into an office. Your account and sessions are protected with strong safeguards, and you choose how and where you attend. This can make therapy feel more comfortable for people who prefer a discreet way to get support.

Find a Therapist in Whiting, Indiana

Ready to begin? BetterHelp can match you with a licensed therapist serving Whiting and the surrounding IN area. When you are ready to take the next step, get started.

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