Griffith, IN Local Support & Community Resources

Kimberly De Jong, MA, LCPC, LMHC is a compassionate counselor who excels in creating a welcoming therapeutic environment for her clients. She specializes in helping individuals navigate stress, anxiety, and relationship issues, guiding them through a journey of self-exploration. Kimberly believes that her clients are often their own best experts and excels in collaboratively setting goals that lead to personal growth and the discovery of their best selves. With extensive experience in supporting individuals, couples, and families during significant life transitions, she employs a diverse range of therapy types, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy. Kimberly also provides valuable support for caregivers of those with cancer diagnoses, ensuring that her clients feel understood and empowered throughout their treatment. Her clients consistently describe her as enthusiastic, accessible, knowledgeable, and grounding, highlighting her commitment to establishing a caring therapeutic relationship. With her unique blend of clinical expertise and heartfelt support, Kimberly is dedicated to fostering positive and meaningful therapeutic experiences.

Catherine Osborne, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with a master's degree in social work (MSW), is dedicated to establishing meaningful connections with her clients by meeting them where they are in their journey. With a firm belief in resilience and a nurturing approach, she creates a safe and accepting environment that empowers personal strengths. Catherine enjoys working with children of all ages as well as adults, specializing in helping individuals who have faced trauma, including experiences of sexual abuse. Over her 18-year career, she has positively impacted thousands of clients through the incorporation of therapy dogs in her practice, facilitating greater grounding, open communication, and boosted confidence. Furthermore, she assists clients in obtaining their Emotional Support Animals (ESA). Utilizing a diverse range of creative and skill-oriented techniques, Catherine embraces a holistic approach to healing and well-being. Her passions include art and expressive therapies, EMDR/Tapping In Resources, and Animal-Assisted therapy. Catherine’s therapeutic practice is characterized by compassion, engagement, and consistency. Having specialized in the human-animal bond for nearly two decades, she not only trains and employs therapy dogs but also conducts assessments and provides Letters of Prescription for Emotional Support Animals (ESA). Catherine has undergone training by a national Fair Housing nonprofit organization, equipping her to effectively meet the needs of her clients.