Individual, Couples & Family Therapy in Merrillville, IN & Chicago, IL

Support for anxiety, trauma, relationships, and life transitions, from the comfort of your home.

Now accepting new clients for virtual sessions in Chicago, Merrillville, and statewide in IL & IN.

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Find Clarity + Deepen Your Connection

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At Relational Wellness Therapy, we believe meaningful change happens through safe, supportive relationships. Our therapists offer compassionate, trauma-informed care for individuals, couples, and families navigating stress, emotional pain, and relationship challenges.

We provide secure online therapy to clients throughout Illinois and Indiana, making high-quality mental health care accessible and flexible for busy lives.

We can help with:

  • Anxiety, stress, and feeling overwhelmed

  • Trauma and major life transitions

  • Relationship and communication challenges

  • Family conflict and connection

  • Identity exploration and self-growth

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What Our Clients Say

  • "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

  • "Briana is a fantastic therapist. I recently had to make a switch and finding Briana has been a blessing! I appreciate her focus on achieving goals and keeping me on track."

    -K

  • "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

  • “Briana Roberts has been such a blessing in our lives. She has guided me and my husband through challenges with compassion, wisdom, and practical tools that have truly strengthened our relationship. We are so grateful for her support and highly recommend her to any couple looking to grow together."

    -V

  • "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

  • “I’ve had the opportunity to interact with this practice in a professional capacity and have been consistently impressed by the level of professionalism, organization, and care demonstrated. Briana is thoughtful, ethical, and clearly committed to providing high-quality, client-centered services.

    This practice reflects strong clinical integrity and a genuine dedication to the well-being of the individuals and communities they serve. I would feel confident referring clients and collaborating with this practice.”

    -D

Meet Our Therapists

Virtual Therapy services throughout Indiana and Illinois

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Elizabeth Hackney, MS, LMFTA

Associate-licensed Therapist

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Her specialties:

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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.

Her specialties:

  • 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.

  • Supports families in addressing conflict, improving communication, and navigating life transitions together.

  • Supports individuals in exploring identity, processing past experiences, and building confidence to navigate life with greater clarity and self-trust

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Keegan Salisbury, MS, ALMFT, CFLE-P

Associate-licensed Therapist

  • 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. 

  • 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. 

  • 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. 

  • 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.

His specialties:

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Stephanie Peng, BS, I/T

MFT Intern Therapist

Stephanie helps individuals and families navigate relationships, identity, and change with care.

Her specialties:

  • Helping couples identify and break negative interactional patterns, increase emotional engagement, and build secure, lasting emotional bonds.

  • Supporting families in understanding attachment needs, improving emotional responsiveness, and strengthening connection within the context of intergenerational and cultural dynamics.

  • Working with individuals to deepen emotional awareness, explore identity and belonging, and develop more secure and compassionate relationships with themselves and others.

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Briana Roberts, PhD, LMFT

Founder & Owner

Briana helps you explore your identity within the context of culture, family, and relationships.

Her specialties:

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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Therapy Services

Insurance Accepted

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WHY CHOOSE US

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Why Clients Choose Relational Wellness Therapy:

  • Trauma-informed, relational approach

  • Experienced LMFTs and supervised interns

  • Affordable therapy options available

  • Flexible online scheduling

  • Serving clients across Illinois and Indiana

Taking the first step toward therapy is often the hardest part. We would love to walk alongside you in this process.

How to Get Started

Getting Started Is Simple:

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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