Child & Family Partners

Counseling Partners LLC is a bilingual provider of behavioral health services, dedicated to empowering and supporting children, adults, and families with relevant social and behavioral health services. At Counseling Partners, we operate under the name of Child & Family Partners/Counseling Partners (CFP/CP) and serve both private clients and those referred through agencies. Our payment options include traditional Medicaid, select insurance plans, cash, and credit, with reduced fees available based on eligibility.

As a certified Indiana Minority Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) and licensed Licensed Child Placing Agency (LCPA), Counseling Partners is a proud contracted provider of services for the Indiana Department of Child Services. We are honored to collaborate with the juvenile justice system, CASA, DCS, and other organizations to improve outcomes for children and families in our communities.

Our Core Values

At CFP/CP, we believe in:

1. The uniqueness of every individual and the importance of preserving it.

2. Protecting and empowering children, the hope for the future.

3. Value-centered service, provided fairly, honestly, lovingly, and compassionately.

4. Community service as a responsibility.

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower and support children, adults, and families with relevant and quality social and behavioral health services.

Our Vision

We envision a world where every child is loved, nurtured, and safe in a strong and healthy family. Every individual finds respect, support, and opportunities to learn and improve their quality of life.

Our Commitment

We promise to care, provide quality services, adhere to the highest ethical standards, take responsibility for our actions, and never forget that our mission is our top priority.

Our Team

Our team consists of dedicated professionals in Management & Administration and Mental Health Services:

*Management & Administration*

• Vivian Leuck, MS, President & CEO
• Melissa Simpson, MA, Executive Director
• Victoria Hartley, BA, Business Director

*Mental Health Services*

• Desiree Carter, MSW, LSW
• Lori Claypool, MSW, LSW, Therapist
• Vanessa Cochran, LCSW, Therapist
• Caroline Comer, MA, Case Manager
• Taylor Fristoe, MSW, LSW, Therapist
• Stacie Hawkins, LMHC, Clinical Supervisor
• Mercedes Hockemeyer, MSW, LSW
• Janelle Hough, Case Manager, Graduate Intern
• Carrie Leak, MSW, LSW
• Margarita Lora, MS, NCC, LMHC, Therapist, Clinical Supervisor
• Marla Rausch, LCSW, Therapist, Clinical Supervisor
• Jennifer Soelke, MA, LMHCA, NCC
• Bradley Thomas, MSW, LSW
• Brooke Widmer, LCSW, Therapist, Clinical Supervisor

*Social Services*

Our social services team includes experienced case managers dedicated to serving our clients' needs.

Our Services

Counseling Partners offers a range of mental health and social services, including:

• *Mental Health Services*
• Diagnostic & Evaluation
• Co-Parenting Education
• Parenting Education
• Case Management
• Anger Control Training
• Adoption Support
• Supervised Parenting Time

• *Social Services*
• Comprehensive case management

Our Partners

We are proud to work with various organizations, including the Indiana Department of Child Services, the juvenile justice system, and CASA.