Couple & Family Therapy in Merrillville, IN | Virtual Services Across Indiana & Illinois
Therapy That Strengthens Bonds and Builds Understanding
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Find Clarity + Deepen Your Connection
When communication breaks down or distance grows between you and the people you love, it can leave you feeling unseen, unheard, or unsure how to reconnect. Maybe you’ve tried to talk things through, but it always seems to end in the same arguments or silence. At Relational Wellness Therapy, we offer a calm, supportive space to slow down, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and begin rebuilding the trust and closeness you’ve been missing.
In therapy, we’ll explore the deeper patterns that shape your relationships — the protective walls, the misunderstandings, the unspoken needs — and work together to create new ways of connecting that feel more authentic and healing. Whether you’re coming in as a couple, a family, or an individual wanting to improve your relationships, Relational Wellness Therapy will help you strengthen communication, restore emotional safety, and create bonds that feel steady, genuine, and safe.
Meet Your Merrillville, IN Couple and Family Therapists
Virtual Therapy services throughout Indiana and Illinois
Elizabeth helps people navigate life’s transitions with compassion and support.
Her specialties:
Elizabeth Hackney, MS, LMFTA
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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.
Briana Roberts, PhD, LMFT
Founder & Owner
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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.
Briana helps you explore your identity within the context of culture, family, and relationships.
Her specialties:
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
Taking the first step toward therapy is often the hardest part. We would love to walk alongside you in this process.
Let’s Begin Your Healing Journey!
How to Get Started:
1. Book a Consultation Call
Your first step is scheduling a free 15-minute consultation. You can click here to get to the contact page, or click the ‘Book Now’ button below!
During this call, you’ll share what’s been going on and what you’re hoping to work on. It’s also a chance to ask questions and learn more about our approach. Together, we’ll decide if we’re the right fit to work together.
2. Schedule Your First Session
If it feels like a good match, you’ll be invited to schedule your first therapy session. We’ll talk through scheduling options, rates, and what to expect. Your first session focuses on understanding your story, your goals, and what you need most right now.
3. Begin Your Journey
From there, therapy becomes a space just for you to slow down, reflect, and create meaningful change. Together, we’ll build tools for healing, connection, and growth so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
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