Education

School:
Valparaiso University

Indiana University Northwest

Degree:
Valparaiso University – Master of Arts, Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Indiana University Northwest – Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Additional Certificates:

• VU Graduate Certificate
• Trauma-Informed Care

Mira (she/they) is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate who earned her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Valparaiso University, along with a specialized certificate in Trauma-Informed Care. Mira prioritizes collaboration, creativity, and compassion in her therapeutic approach and implements an integrative focus with clients to best meet each individual’s needs, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and strengths-based counseling.

They are passionate about advocating for the voice of their clients and strive to develop a safe, trusting environment. Mira has experience working with adults in areas such as trauma and PTSD, substance use, grief and loss, LGBTQIA2S+ issues, codependency, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, self-esteem/self-worth, and chronic pain.

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Issues Treated

Specialties

Trauma/cPTSD
Substance-Related Issues
Mood Disorders

Session Types

Telehealth
Individual Therapy

Age Specialties

Teenagers (14 to 19)
Emerging Adults (18-25)
Adults
Elders (65+)

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Art Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Eclectic/Integrated Therapy
Existential Therapy
Gestalt Therapy
Humanistic Therapy
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Narrative Therapy
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)