Business Details
Mental Health & Family Counseling Services in Lafayette
At Counseling Partners, we are dedicated to empowering children, adults, and families through comprehensive behavioral health services. Founded on principles of respect, confidentiality, and ethical practice, our organization combines over two decades of collective experience in mental health and social services. Our team of licensed professionals specializes in trauma-informed care, family systems therapy, and evidence-based parenting programs, serving both private clients and agency referrals.As a certified Indiana Minority Women Business Enterprise and Licensed Child Placing Agency, we maintain rigorous standards while partnering with the Department of Child Services, juvenile justice system, and community organizations. Our mission drives us to strengthen families through individualized care, recognizing that every person's unique journey contributes to building resilient communities.
Services
Mental Health Services
Co-Parenting Education
Parenting Education
Case Management
Anger Control Training
Adoption Support
Supervised Parenting Time
Diagnostic Evaluations
Play Therapy
Family Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer bilingual mental health services for diverse client needs
- Our team includes licensed clinicians with specialized trauma certifications
- Certified as an Indiana Minority Women Business Enterprise
- Licensed Child Placing Agency with state-mandated quality standards
- Established partnerships with Department of Child Services and CASA
Associations and certifications
- Indiana Minority Women Business Enterprise (MWBE)
- Licensed Child Placing Agency (LCPA)
Services
Mental Health Services
Our mental health services include individual, couple, and family therapy using cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused approaches. These services help clients manage stress from life transitions, improve relationships, and develop coping strategies. Our clinicians specialize in treating trauma, depression, and family conflict while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Co-Parenting Education
Co-parenting education helps separated parents develop consistent parenting strategies through structured sessions. We cover communication techniques, conflict resolution, and child development considerations. Our program focuses on reducing family conflict and creating stable environments that prioritize children's emotional well-being during and after parental separation.
Adoption Support
Adoption support services include SAFE-certified home studies, pre- and post-adoption supervision, and court-required documentation. Our licensed professionals conduct comprehensive assessments following Indiana state standards. We provide step-parent, relative, and full adoption services with complete background checks and multiple home visits to ensure child safety and family readiness.
Diagnostic Evaluations
Diagnostic evaluations include parenting assessments, trauma screenings, and mental health evaluations using standardized clinical tools. Our licensed clinicians conduct comprehensive interviews to determine family functioning and develop treatment recommendations. These assessments help create targeted intervention plans for court-mandated or voluntary clients seeking mental health services.
Case Management
Case management services assist families with housing, employment, budgeting, and navigating social services. Our case managers help clients develop organizational skills, meet court requirements, and create healthy home environments. The program focuses on long-term stability through practical life skills development and community resource connections.
People
Melissa Simpson
CEO
With extensive leadership experience in behavioral health, Melissa Simpson oversees all clinical and administrative operations while maintaining active involvement in DCS partnerships and agency referrals.
Vivian Leuck
Owner and Founder
As the visionary behind Counseling Partners, Vivian Leuck established the organization's foundation in family-centered mental health services and continues to guide its mission-driven approach.
Victoria Hartley
CFO
Managing all financial operations, Victoria Hartley ensures fiscal responsibility and compliance with business standards while handling client and agency billing inquiries.
Stacie Hawkins
Clinical Director
As Clinical Director, Stacie Hawkins supervises mental health service delivery, ensuring evidence-based practices and maintaining professional standards across all therapeutic programs.
Carrie Leak
Clinical Director
Carrie Leak provides clinical oversight and supervises LCPA operations, ensuring adoption services and home studies meet state licensing requirements and ethical standards.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual, family, and couples therapy using evidence-based approaches like CBT and trauma-focused therapy for clients of all ages.
Do you accept insurance or Medicaid?
We accept traditional Medicaid and some insurance plans. Please call our office for specific details about your coverage.
Are you a licensed child placing agency?
Yes, we are a Licensed Child Placing Agency (LCPA) with state-certified home study and adoption supervision services.
Do you offer bilingual services?
Yes, we provide mental health and parenting services in both English and Spanish to better serve our community.
What anger management programs are available?
Our Taming Tempers program offers 14-session bilingual anger control training addressing domestic violence and stress management techniques.