Meet Our Clinicians

Roxanne graduated with honors from Indiana University with her Master’s Degree in Social Work she has a specialty concentration in human development and family studies. Prior to obtaining her BA from Purdue University, Roxanne was a volunteer court appointed special advocate for the Lake County Juvenile Court. She is currently employed by Crown Counseling where she serves vulnerable and at-risk children and families in various capacities. She considers herself a life-long learner who continuously seeks new ways to help all her client’s find success. She finds fulfillment in discovering creative ways to break down barriers in her local communities and meeting the practical needs of people. Roxanne is passionate about volunteering to help members of her community. One of the more recent events Roxanne participated in was planning and facilitating a holiday event which provided over 400 youth and hundreds of foster and biological families with holiday aid. When not working, Roxanne enjoys spending time with her family which includes her husband of 13 years and her three children.

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Sarah attended Indiana University Northwest and graduated from their Master’s of Social Work program in 2023. Sarah uses a person-centered approach when working with her clients. Her goal is to help individuals through their struggles utilizing a holistic approach through practices and techniques that include trauma informed care, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness practices.

Sarah graduated from Winona State University in 2014 with a bachelor's degree in social work. She is currently a Master's level intern therapist enrolled at Indiana University's Master's of Social Work program. She has worked as a licensed social worker for 9 years. Sarah has experience with children, families, and the geriatric population.

Samantha is a master's level intern at Crown Counseling as of August 14, 2023. They graduated from Ivy Tech with an A.S in Human Services in 2020. They furthered their education by completing a Bachelor of Social Work at Indiana University. They are currently working on their Master's at Indiana Wesleyan University. Their career goal is to help people navigate the gray in what can seem a very black and white world.

Shannon completed the Marriage and Family Therapy master's program at Purdue University in 2017. She received her professional license in 2021. She has over 5,000 hours in the treatment room with children, couples, families and individuals. She utilizes Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Systemic Family Therapy and a hope-based approach. She offers Christian-based and spiritual counseling services.

Shannon joined Crown Counseling in 2014 where she provides outpatient therapy to children adolescents and adults through individual couples/marital and family therapy. Her areas of specialty include depression anxiety anger management trauma domestic violence self-harm eating disorders behavioral disorders ADHD adolescent issues grief parenting adoption life transitions divorce and women issues. Ms. Swaney implements a client-centered, strength-based approach and utilizes various clinical techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Motivational Interview Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Play and Expressive Therapies.

Sharon graduated from Indiana University Northwest with a Master's Degree in Social Work. She has experience in working with youth and adult clients, and really enjoys working with both age groups. Sharon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, but will implement the therapy that is beneficial and also meets the needs of the client.

Stephanie received her bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Behavioral Health from Grace College. She studied at Indiana University Northwest and completed her master's degree in Social Work with a concentration in school therapy. Stephanie has worked with DCS and juvenile probation cases since 2011. She has been working in the schools as of 2021. She enjoys working with children and adolescents as well as families.

Tiffany graduated from the Master’s of Social work program at Governors State University. Prior to becoming a therapist, Tiffany was a middle school teacher for several years. She has experience working with both children and adults, but her primary focus is working with children. She utilizes a strengths-based approach while working with clients and utilizes numerous evidenced based therapies such as CBT, TF-CBT, narrative therapy, and mindfulness. Tiffany's areas of specialization include: anxiety, phobias, depression, and trauma.

Vanessa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from Stonehill College. She is trained in level one Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Vanessa is currently a masters level therapist in-training enrolled in the couples and family therapy program at Purdue University Northwest. She specializes in couples, families, and individuals. She utilizes solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, and systemic family therapy.

Wen Dee takes a Client-Centered and Strengths-Based approach to therapeutic relationships. She works collaboratively with each client on treatment goals to achieve a healthy life balance. Wen Dee utilizes an eclectic approach, extracting points from various evidence based therapies including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Narrative therapy, Strengths-Based therapy, and Mindfulness. She believes in the power of vulnerability and will advocate for her clients to see themselves in a positive light by offering hope and guidance in addressing and resolving problems they are experiencing.