LAFAYETTE, INDIANA

Neelu Chawla, is a highly experienced Licensed Mental Health Therapist dedicated to supporting individuals and families on their journey to well-being. She has a career spanning over two decades in diverse settings—from hospitals and universities to private practice. Neelu brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and compassionate care to her clients.

Specializing in evidence-based talk therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Neelu is passionate about empowering clients to cultivate self-efficacy, enhance their self-concept, and achieve lasting improvements in their mental health.

Her adaptability is evident in her past roles as a medical family therapist, career consultant, academic advisor, and online instructor, serving diverse populations, including college students and military families, with both in-person and virtual support. Her primary objective is to help clients alleviate their mental health symptoms and build a foundation for independent, fulfilling lives.

She brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to her work, having completed PhD coursework, participated in clinical practicums, and held research and teaching assistantships in Marriage and Family Therapy at the Department of Child and Family Studies at Purdue University. She earned a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry.

In her spare time Neelu enjoys _________________________

AGES 5 AND UP

Below is a partial list of the conditions treated and modalities used by the clinician.

CONDITIONS

ADHD

ABUSE

ANGER MANAGEMENT

ANXIETY DISORDERS

BEREAVEMENT

COUPLES/MARITAL

CRISIS/TRAUMA

DEPRESSION

FAMILY SYSTEM THEORIES

MOOD DISORDERS

OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANCE DISORDER

PARENT-CHILD CONFLICTS

POLICE/FIRE PERSONNEL/MILITARY

RELIGION/SPIRITUALITY ISSUES

WOMEN’S ISSUES

MODALITIES

CBT

CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS DEBRIEFING

DBT

EMDR

MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING

SOLUTION-FOCUSED THERAPY