Merrillville, IN Therapy Services for Individuals, Couples & Families
Online Therapy in Merrillville, IN
Not in Merrillville? No problem! Our telehealth therapy services are available to clients across Indiana
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
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Family Therapy
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Maternal Mental Health
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Trauma Therapy
Meet Our Therapists
Virtual Therapy services throughout Indiana and Illinois
Elizabeth Hackney, MS, LMFTA
Associate-licensed Therapist
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Motherhood can bring joy, love, and meaning, but also exhaustion, anxiety, and strain in relationships. Therapy offers space to process these changes, strengthen support systems, and reconnect with yourself and your loved ones. You don’t have to navigate this transition alone.
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Every relationship faces challenges, from communication struggles to trust issues. Therapy provides a safe space to slow down, be heard, and rebuild connection. Together, we strengthen communication, restore trust, and deepen intimacy.
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Families can bring love, support, and growth, but also conflict, stress, and miscommunication. Therapy offers a safe space to improve understanding, rebuild trust, and strengthen connection. Together, we create healthier patterns and more supportive relationships.
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Trauma can leave you feeling stuck, unsafe, or disconnected. Therapy provides a compassionate space to process difficult experiences, reduce distress, and reclaim your sense of control and safety.
Elizabeth helps people navigate life’s transitions with compassion and support.
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Ailina Casas, BS, I/T
MFT Intern Therapist
Ailina helps clients navigate relationships, emotions, and growth with warmth, curiosity, and care.
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Works with couples to strengthen communication, deepen emotional connection, and navigate conflict in healthier ways. She helps partners understand each other’s experiences while building tools to foster trust, intimacy, and collaboration.
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Supports families in addressing conflict, improving communication, and navigating life transitions together.
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Supports individuals in exploring identity, processing past experiences, and building confidence to navigate life with greater clarity and self-trust
Keegan Salisbury, MS, ALMFT, CFLE-P
Associate-licensed Therapist
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People are complex; they are constantly growing and changing in ways that are unique to each person, some of which might seem “wrong” or “off.” Keegan focuses on guiding clients toward greater self-insight and encouraging them to find self-acceptance in a way that makes sense for each individual.
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Sometimes we struggle to maintain relationships with our loved ones or those close to us, and other times, we struggle to even form those relationships. Keegan focuses on supporting clients in reflection on their experiences with others, reconfiguring existing patterns, and even incorporating new skills in a way that inspires interpersonal growth.
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Although some have “figured out who they are” in their romantic and sexual identities, others might have a difficult time understanding who they are, what things mean, and how others impact the experience. Keegan focuses on collaborative exploration of the person and identity of the client, and on facilitating an inclusive, supportive space in which to explore.
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There can be significantly distressing events or complicated, sometimes ongoing, experiences that prevent us from being able to interact with the world as we’d like to. Keegan focuses on processing distressing or triggering experiences and meeting the client’s desired goal.
Keegan helps people navigate self-exploration, trauma, and close relationships.
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Stephanie Peng, BS, I/T
MFT Intern Therapist
Stephanie helps individuals and families navigate relationships, identity, and change with care.
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Helping couples identify and break negative interactional patterns, increase emotional engagement, and build secure, lasting emotional bonds.
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Supporting families in understanding attachment needs, improving emotional responsiveness, and strengthening connection within the context of intergenerational and cultural dynamics.
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Working with individuals to deepen emotional awareness, explore identity and belonging, and develop more secure and compassionate relationships with themselves and others.
Briana Roberts, PhD, LMFT
Founder & Owner
Briana helps you explore your identity within the context of culture, family, and relationships.
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Loving across cultures can be deeply rewarding, but it can also bring unique challenges. In therapy, we create space to explore cultural differences, communication patterns, and family dynamics with curiosity and respect. Together, we strengthen understanding, trust, and connection so both partners feel seen and valued.
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Exploring who you are within the context of culture, family, and relationships can feel complicated. Therapy offers space to unpack expectations, honor your background, and find clarity in who you are becoming. Together, we’ll strengthen your sense of self so you can move through the world with confidence and authenticity.
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Every relationship faces moments of disconnection and change. In therapy, we create space to slow down, understand each other, and rebuild trust. Together, we strengthen communication, resolve conflict, and foster deeper, more authentic connection.
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused therapy that helps your brain process and heal from difficult experiences. Instead of talking through every detail, EMDR uses gentle bilateral stimulation such as eye movements or tapping to reduce the emotional intensity of painful memories. This helps you feel calmer, more in control, and less triggered by the past so you can move forward with greater peace and confidence.
Contact Us Today!
The Path to Healing and Connection with Therapy in Merrillville, Indiana
Find a space where you can reconnect with yourself and the people who matter most. At Relational Wellness Therapy, we know life can feel overwhelming at times. If you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or simply worn out, you deserve a place to slow down, feel understood, and make sense of what’s going on.
Our therapists meet you with care and compassion. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship struggles, we’ll walk alongside you—helping you untangle what’s heavy and move toward a more balanced, fulfilling life.
Using evidence-based approaches like EMDR, IFS, and relational therapy, we help you build self-awareness, heal from past pain, and strengthen your relationships. Most importantly, we want you to feel supported, accepted, and empowered to create meaningful change—at your own pace.
Take the Next Steps with Us
It can feel intimidating to reach out for therapy, and that’s completely okay.
At Relational Wellness Therapy, we want to make that first step a little easier. Our team is here to meet you with warmth, compassion, and genuine support—no matter what you’re going through.
Whether you’re seeking individual therapy, couples counseling, or trauma-informed care, we’re here to help you reconnect with yourself and the people who matter most. Together, we’ll work toward healing, understanding, and meaningful change, at a pace that feels right for you.
Reach out to Relational Wellness Therapy today to schedule your first session and connect with a therapist who truly cares. We can’t wait to meet you and begin this journey together.
Schedule in Indiana
HOURS
Monday and Friday: 9 AM - 8 PM
Saturday: 9 AM- 12 PM
Sunday: Closed
Virtual Office
(219) 237-4059