Life Is Meant To Be Lived In Community
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you need support as you process your past experiences or contemplate your next steps? At Iris Family Support Center, we believe that life is meant to be lived in community. We have a team of therapists with a wide range of expertise and experience who are available now to work with you as you set goals and work toward finding healing and fulfillment in your life.
Our counselors specialize in working with adults, children, trauma, depression, anxiety, and so much more.
Reach out today to learn more and schedule your first session!
Iris accepts self-pay, Medicaid, and the following insurance providers.
Through our Counseling Services you can expect:
About
Iris has been assisting families with finding the resources they need and a path forward for over 50 years.
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Since 1974, Iris Family Support Center, formerly known as SCAN, has walked alongside families during their toughest moments to find paths forward and help build the future parents want for their children.
Over the last 50 years, we’ve grown to help meet the needs of our community, including supporting mental health. We believe that sometimes we all need someone to talk to and be supported by. Our trained team of counselors is here to be that someone for you.
First Visit
Starting your counseling journey can be intimidating. We’re here to help make the process of starting easier.
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The journey to beginning counseling services with Iris starts by filling out the referral form by clicking here or the button below. This form will ask you a few questions to help get you started and matched with a counselor. If you would rather speak to someone on the phone, give us a call at 260-426-9999.
Insurance
Our goal is to make counseling and mental health as accessible as possible.
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Iris’s Counseling Services are available to everyone, regardless of who they are or what their needs are.
We accept self-paying clients, Medicaid clients, and clients who utilize insurers such as:
Aetna Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Caresource Marketplace & Medicaid
Cigna
Indiana Medicaid
Mdwise
MHS
PHP
Sagamore
United Behavioral Health
Professionals
Our team of counselors are experienced and here to support you with whatever you’re facing.
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Iris’s team of counselors is composed of qualified individuals who have a passion for helping people.
All of Iris’s counseling staff have graduated with a Master’s degree in a counseling related field, are licensed clinical providers, or are working on obtaining their clinical license, and are qualified to work with a wide array of populations and conditions.
Our trained counselors can support you with:
Addiction Counseling
Our counselors work closely with individuals struggling with addiction, offering them personalized plans, coping strategies and support for long-term recovery.
DV Counseling
Our counselors offer compassionate support to survivors, helping them process trauma, rebuild self-esteem, and develop safety plans while providing resources for emotional healing and empowerment.
Marital & Couples
Our counselors help partners improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen their emotional connection by addressing relationship challenges and fostering mutual understanding and trust.
Anxiety & Depression
Our counselors work with individuals struggling with anxiety & depression manage their worries and feelings by helping them develop healthier thought patterns to move forward.
Family Therapy
Our therapists work with families to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships by addressing the dynamics, patterns and trauma that impact the entire family system.
Recovery From Abuse
Our counselors provide a safe and supportive environment for survivors to heal from emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, helping them process trauma, rebuild self-worth, and regain a sense of control over their lives.
Child & Adolescent
Our counselors provide specialized support to young people, helping them navigate challenges by building resilience and fostering healthy emotional growth.
Grief & Loss
Our counselors provide a supportive space for individuals to process the pain of losing a loved one, helping them navigate the stages of grief, manage overwhelming emotions, and find ways to heal.
Separation & Divorce
Our counselors help families who are going through separation or divorce to help them deal with trauma and ensure that everyone is finding a healthy way to more forward.
Meet our team of counselors
Mikayla Deisler, MSW, LSW
Mikayla is a therapist who works with children, adolescents, adults, and families to promote holistic development. She facilitates the Alternatives to Anger and Control (AAC) Group, fostering vulnerability, processing reactive strategies, and developing healthier responses to learned behaviors. With a strong commitment to the Person-in-Environment framework, Mikayla empowers individuals and families to navigate life’s challenges and promote meaningful personal growth.
She believes that “Life’s challenges are a shared human experience; transitions can be especially formidable, frequently resulting in feelings of overwhelm or disconnection. Therapy serves as a supportive space for reflection, processing emotions, and acquiring new strategies to navigate discomfort and enhance well-being.”
Shawn Westfall, LCMHC
Shawn is a therapist with a master’s degree in clinical mental health from Purdue Fort Wayne, working towards full licensure as an LCMHC. She is certified in running the Abuse Intervention Program (AIP), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI). As one of the facilitators for a female AIP group, Shawn is passionate about supporting survivors of domestic violence. In her personal life, she is a mom of three and enjoys reading, especially thrillers.