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Therapists Serving Chicago, IL, Northwest Indiana, & Southeast Michigan

Compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for individuals, couples, and families, with affordable intern sessions and licensed clinicians available via telehealth across all parts of Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan.

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🌈 LGBTQ Therapy | ❤️ Couples Therapy | 💵 Affordable Therapy ($50)

We offer therapy for clients in Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan seeking support with relationships, trauma, identity, and life transitions.

Commonly served locations include:

Chicago, IL • Merrillville, IN • Crown Point, IN • Gary, IN • Indianapolis, IN • Ann Arbor, MI • Ypsilanti, MI

Our therapists work collaboratively with clients to address relationship challenges, trauma, anxiety, and life stressors — creating a supportive space for growth, insight, and meaningful change.

Therapy Services

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    Therapy for Interracial Couples

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    Identity Development

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    Individual Therapy

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    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

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    Couples Therapy

  • Family Therapy

    Family Therapy

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    Maternal Mental Health

Meet Your Therapist

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Keegan Salisbury, MS, ALMFT

*Now accepting new clients*

  • Master of Science in Couple and Family Therapy — Purdue University Northwest

  • Bachelor of Science in Family Studies — Central Michigan University

  • Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE-P) — National Council on Family Relations

  • Trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Levels 1 & 2)

  • Basic training in EMDR Therapy

  • Experience supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals, couples, and families, relationship concerns, identity development, trauma, and child and adolescent mental health.

Keegan creates a secure, inclusive, and LGBTQIA+ affirming space where clients can be their most honest and expressive selves. He collaborates with individuals, couples, and families to foster growth and connection both in and out of sessions, supporting clients in developing insight, empowerment, and meaningful change within their relationships, identities, and lived experiences.

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Elizabeth Hackney, MS, LMFTA

*Now accepting new clients*

  • Master of Science in Marriage and Family Counseling — Indiana Wesleyan University

  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology

  • Trauma-Informed & IFS-Informed Therapist

  • Experience supporting maternal mental health, perinatal trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and family dynamics

    Elizabeth brings a warm, grounded, and compassionate presence to therapy, creating a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore their inner experiences. She collaborates with clients to clarify goals, strengthen self-trust, and navigate life transitions with greater calm, confidence, and emotional connection.

Areas of Focus

Elizabeth

  • Maternal Mental Health & Perinatal Trauma: Navigate pregnancy, postpartum, and birth-related challenges

  • IFS-Informed Trauma Recovery: Explore inner experiences with compassion and clarity

  • Relationships & Family Dynamics: Strengthen connection and navigate life transitions

  • Substance Use–Related Family Stress: Understand family patterns and build resilience

Keegan

  • Self-Exploration: Build self-insight and acceptance

  • Close Relationships: Improve communication and strengthen connections

  • LGBTQIA+ Affirming Gender & Sexuality Exploration: Explore identity in a safe, inclusive space

  • EMDR Therapy: Process trauma and distressing experiences

  • Couples Therapy (Gottman available): Reconnect, communicate, and resolve conflict

Affordable Therapy: Interns

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Stephanie Peng, BS, I/T

MFT Intern

*Now accepting new clients*

Stephanie works with individuals, couples, and families navigating identity, relationships, and emotional disconnection. Her approach is attachment-based, collaborative, and culturally attuned, offering a space that feels safe, validating, and supportive.

Areas of interest: Family Dynamics • Cultural Identity • Emotional Connection

Sessions: $50 (flat fee)

  • Stephanie believes healing begins with feeling seen, heard, and understood. She brings warmth, curiosity, and cultural humility into the therapy space, supporting clients as they explore emotions, relationships, and identity at their own pace.

    As a therapist intern, Stephanie is closely supervised by licensed clinicians and provides thoughtful, ethical, and supportive care.

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Ailina Casas, BS, I/T

MFT Intern

*Now accepting new clients*

Ailina works with individuals, couples, and families navigating relationships, identity exploration, and life transitions. Her style is collaborative, grounded, and thoughtful, blending warmth, curiosity, and gentle challenge to support meaningful growth.

Areas of interest: Relationships • Identity Exploration • Life Transitions

Sessions: $50 (flat fee)

  • Ailina believes therapy doesn’t have to feel intimidating or clinical, it can be thoughtful, insightful, and supportive. She approaches therapy with empathy and genuine curiosity, helping clients explore emotions, patterns, and relationships in a way that feels safe and authentic.

    As a therapist intern, Ailina is closely supervised by licensed clinicians and is committed to providing ethical, attentive, and collaborative care.

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Why Clients Choose Us

  • Prioritize the quality and relational experience of therapy

  • Support growth that fits your life and values

  • Create a safe, inclusive space for honest expression

  • Help clients understand themselves and their relationships

    Our therapists support clients in addressing the concerns that bring them to therapy while fostering insight, connection, and meaningful change.

Telehealth services for clients in Chicago, IL, Northwest Indiana, and Southeast Michigan

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Results People See

  1. Improved communication & emotional connection

  2. Reduced trauma triggers & anxiety

  3. Feeling understood and validated

  4. Healthier relationship patterns

  • Indiana and Illinois

    • Aetna PPO & BCBS PPO accepted

    • Both Keegan and Elizabeth open

    • Interns available

  • Michigan:

    • Cash pay only

    • Keegan and Interns only

  • Cash Pay Rates

  • Intake: $150

  • Ongoing sessions: $130

  • Interns: $50

Virtual therapy only

Specialties: Couples therapy (Gottman-informed), IFS, trauma, EMDR, anxiety, relationship support, and gender and sexuality support

Insurance & Rates

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Or call/text: (219) 237-4059

  • "Keegan is an incredible therapist and I highly recommend him!! 10/10 recommend if you are wanting to make positive changes in your life :)"

    =J.H.

  • "I highly recommend Relational Wellness for anyone seeking therapy. The therapists there are very knowledgeable and professional. I feel comfortable and like I am being heard. My experience has been nothing but positive!"

    -M.G.

  • "Keegan is a thoughtful and intentional therapist. He walks alongside clients in their journeys of meeting their goals with compassion, honesty, and authenticity. Keegan is not afraid to ask hard questions. He challenges his clients to deepen insight, helping them make confident decisions for themselves. Overall he’s a great therapist!"

    B.R.

  • "I highly recommend Relational Wellness Therapy. The therapists are compassionate, trauma-informed, and create a safe, supportive space for healing. They truly understand how trauma impacts the body and mind, and their approach is both gentle and effective."

    -D.S.

  • "This group practice offers exceptional support for families and mothers, using EMDR and other evidence-based approaches to create real, lasting change. Their therapists are warm, knowledgeable, and truly invested in their clients’ well-being. Highly recommended."

    - N.F.

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