Frampton & Associates

Very often, clients have encountered distressing or stressful experiences or situations that they'd like to talk about in a safe setting. These might include present circumstances of separation, bereavement, or other major life changes, or they may be experiences from the past, such as in childhood.

Depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sadness, anger or other life problems may become overwhelming at times. Therapy sessions can provide a safe environment to talk about these problems and develop strategies for handling them. Often, people find it beneficial to engage a therapist as a "coach" to help them focus on clarifying and achieving life goals and personal growth.

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, similar to a Nurse Practitioner, I assess the whole person when treating clients. I am aware that many health challenges are rooted in nutritional and metabolic imbalances. As such, I like to order lab assessments to pinpoint possible general health problems that may be causing the problems at hand, as well as assessing life issues and stress that impact how a client feels.

Kim Sirk is a Board Certified Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, certified to treat all age groups including children, adolescents, adults and geriatric. She has over 20 years experience in the areas of mental health, addiction and detox, and is qualified to diagnose, treat and prescribe medications if needed.

Michelle earned her BS in Psychology from Valparaiso University and MSW from Washington University in St. Louis. She has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1999, practicing in northwest Indiana for over 15 years in both outpatient and residential settings.

Michelle's clinical focus has been working with children and adults coping with depression and bipolar disorders, suicidality, self-harming behaviors, anxiety, and the effects of abuse and neglect.She utilizes an eclectic approach with her clients, adopting techniques of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Systems Theory, and Rogerian Therapy, to fit their individual needs.