Center for Positive Change, Inc.
Celebrating over 10 years of serving the Michiana area.
2012 - Present
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Clinical Staff
The clinicians at The Center for Positive Change specialize in treating families facing some of life's most difficult challenges. We can help.
Steven Bright, LCSW
Director of Clinical Services
Licensed Social Worker
Age Range: 5+
Specialties: EMDR, CBT, stress, depression, anxiety, ADHD, family, and trauma
Shelby Geyer, LSW
Executive Director
Women's Domestic Violence Program Manager
Licensed Social Worker
Age Range: 4-12
Specialties: children with depression, anxiety, ADHD, or trauma such as abuse or divorce
Janet Stone, LCSW (She/Her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Age Range: 16+
Specialties: CBT, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, depression, anxiety, marriage/relationship, and parenting
Raychel Minasian, LCSW (She/Her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Age Range: 16+
Specialties: VIRTUAL, mothers, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, trauma-focused CBT, DBT, and mindfulness
Michelle Couto, LCSW (She/Her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Age Range: 16+
Specialties: anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD
Lauren Cooper, LMHC (She/Her)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Age Range: 5+
Specialties: families, treating trauma, LGBTQ+, & body image issues
Karissa Ryan, LMHCA (She/Her)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
Intern Program Manager
Age Range: 9+
Specialties: anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD
Jennifer Archer, MSW, LSW (She/Her)
Licensed Social Worker
Chief Operating Officer
Substance Abuse Program Manager
Age Range: 15+
Specialties: Substance use, addiction, anxiety, and depression
Michael Nivens, MSW, LSW (He/They)
Licensed Social Worker
Age Range: 5+
Specialties: psycho-education, processing emotions, developing motivations, building healthy habits, Motivational Interviewing, and CBT
Alexandria Burton, MSW, LSW (She/Her)
Licensed Social Worker
Age Range: 6-18, young adult women
Specialties: domestic violence, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and low self-esteem
Elizabeth Elmore, LSW
Licensed Social Worker
Age Range: 17+
Specialties: childhood trauma, anger issues, and LGBTQIA+
Austin Blue, LSW (They/Them)
Licensed Social Worker
Age Range: 4+
Specialties: family counseling, group substance abuse counseling, parenting education, and individual family violence prevention for the LGBTQ+ community
Richard White Jr., LSW (He/Him)
Licensed Social Worker
Age Range: 5+
Specialties: childhood trauma, children’s behavior, substance-related challenges, men’s domestic violence, and anger management
Tina Jones-White, MSW
Social Worker in Training
Age Range: 18+
Specialties: stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, substance abuse, social challenges, relationship complexities, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Psychodynamic and Mindfulness Meditation (Holistic).
Center for Positive Change, Inc. • 611 Lincolnway East Ste 200, South Bend, IN 46601 • (574) 360-4066 • Fax: 866-843-2486 cpc@centerforpositivechange.org
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