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Calm Lake Counseling is proud to have a team of skilled Clinicians ready to connect with clients and help them on their mental health journey.

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Meet the Team


  • Clinical Director, Licensed Professional Counselor

    Dawn received her Bachelor’s Degree from IUPUI in Indianapolis and her Master’s from Butler University. She has many years of experience in the following settings: school counseling, behavioral therapy, extensive work with at-risk students in the school systems, coordination of care services in a residential setting for persons with disabilities, in-patient and out-patient for adults with substance abuse and intensive behavioral needs and an internship at Brooke’s Place grief counseling in Indianapolis. She began her private practice journey in March of 2020 and opened Calm Lake Counseling in June of 2023. She is a wife and mother to four children (ages 19-23). When Dawn is not working she loves spending time boating with friends and family and also watching football. Dawn’s speciality is adolescents but she also does work with adults and couples in therapy.


  • Licensed Professional Counselor

    Leanne is a compassionate therapist with a strong foundation in health and wellness, believing in the importance of a holistic mind-body approach to mental health. Specializing in anxiety and eating disorders, she integrates evidence-based therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and trauma-informed yoga to support her clients in their healing journey. Leanne holds a Bachelor's degree from Indiana University and a Master's degree from Grace College.

    She is dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming, and safe space where clients can openly explore their thoughts and emotions, working collaboratively towards greater peace and self-understanding. Leanne also shares her practice with her therapy dog, Rocky, who is available to be part of your session if you choose. If you would prefer a session without Rocky, she is happy to schedule a time when he is not present. Leanne is committed to supporting you every step of the way on your path to healing.

    Outside of her practice, Leanne enjoys spending time with her husband, Rocky, friends, and family, whether out on the river or exploring new adventures together.


  • Limited Licensed Professional Counselor

    Angelica completed her Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Andrews University. Her interest in exploring has led her to spend time living in Mexico, Puerto Rico and Costa Rica. She also enjoys hobbies like photo editing, and sometimes baking. Angelica has completed training as an ADHD CCSP provider and has successful experience working with other areas in mental health listed below.

    “I provide therapy services for adults, children, and teens. I work with a range of mental health concerns such as People Pleasing, Grief, Anxiety (including health and social anxiety), ADHD, Autism level 1 and more (see psychology today profile).  So whether you want therapy for yourself or someone else, think of me as your supportive sidekick.

    I offer a non-judgmental, collaborative approach (CBT, ACT) and tailor treatment strategies to align with each person’s individual goals. Together, we’ll strengthen your understanding of symptoms, reduce unhelpful patterns, and build effective coping skills to support everyday life.”


  • Limited Licensed Professional Counselor

    Kristine (“Kris”) earned her graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. She is also certified in SYMBIS training for purposes of couples therapy. She loves to be with friends, family and her horses and dogs whom she also loves. 

    "With three years of experience as a compassionate counselor, I am committed to guiding diverse clients – children, adolescents, adults, individuals, couples, and families – through their unique journeys. I utilize a versatile therapeutic framework, drawing upon CBT for practical strategies, Motivational Interviewing to enhance intrinsic motivation, and Person-Centered/Humanisticapproaches to cultivate self-discovery and personal potential. My work encompasses a broad range of mental health and relational concerns, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship issues, with a focus on empowering clients to achieve lasting positive change."


  • Limited Licensed Master Social Worker

    Leticia earned her Bachelor's and Master's degree from Indiana University South Bend. With over 20 years of experience in social work case management, she has witnessed firsthand the positive impact of therapy on individuals, including herself. This inspired her to pursue her Master's degree to become a clinical therapist.

    As an approachable and non-judgmental individual, Leticia provides a safe space for clients to express themselves openly. Her specialty areas include working with men on vulnerability and communication skills, as well as women seeking to rediscover themselves amidst various life roles.

    Leticia also helps individuals manage depression, anxiety, and relationship issues using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).

    Outside of work, Leticia enjoys spending time with her husband, reading, exercising at the gym, and connecting with family and friends. She is a devoted mother of five, grandmother of one, and pet owner of one dog and two cats.


  • Limited Licensed Professional Counselor

    Allyson is a dedicated therapist who values a thoughtful, client-centered approach to care that honors both emotional insight and practical skill-building. She specializes in
    working with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation challenges, and identity-related concerns. Allyson integrates therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), IFS-informed EMDR, mindfulness, and somatic practices to support clients in building insight, resilience, and meaningful change. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and has been practicing therapy since 2022.

    She is committed to creating a warm, grounded, and collaborative therapeutic space where clients feel safe to explore their inner experiences without judgment. Allyson
    works alongside her clients to foster self-understanding, emotional balance, and sustainable coping skills, honoring each person’s pace and goals throughout the therapeutic process. Her approach emphasizes both practical tools and deeper self-
    exploration, supporting growth that extends beyond the therapy room.

    Outside of her clinical work, Allyson enjoys creative expression, music, and spending quality time with her family and loved ones. She values authenticity, connection, and
    lifelong learning, and brings those values into her work with clients each day.


  • Limited Licensed Master Social Worker

    Astrid is a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist originally from Puerto Rico. She has over 15 years of experience in child welfare. Her work has allowed her to walk alongside children, adolescents and families through some of life's most challenging moments and it has deeply shaped the way she shows up as a therapist - with compassion, honesty and respect. She believes therapy works best when clients feel safe, understood and never judged. Astrid strives to create a space that feels grounded and authentic, where you can show up exactly who you are. She values cultural identity, family dynamics, lived experiences and she said she brings cultural humility and curiosity into every session. Being fully bilingual allows her to offer services in both English and Spanish, honoring each client's voice and comfort. 

    Outside of her professional life, Astrid is married and a mom to two sons - one is an older teenager and the other is a young adult. Astrid says her boys continually teach her about growth, patience and perspective. She is also a proud dog mom to Joe, who keeps her laughing and grounded. In her downtime, she enjoys reading, caring for her plants, junk journaling and traveling - simple practices that she says help her slow down and stay connected. Whether you're navigating change, healing from past experiences or simply wanting to understand yourself better, she would be honored to support you on your journey.


  • Licensed Master Social Worker

    Patrick earned his undergraduate degree in Religion from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan (1997), following with a master's degree in Divinity several years later (2002). He completed his Master's in Social Work in 2013 from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Patrick's experience includes partnering with couples and families to experience better functioning and joy. He has been trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy as well as Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy and has partnered with individuals using these modalities to find relief and increase personal effectiveness. While he enjoys working with various populations, he has a heart for adolescents, teenagers, young adults and couples. 

    Patrick's passion in psychotherapy is to provide a safe space for people to talk about whatever it is they believe,think and feel they need to in that setting. He really enjoys getting to know people and how each person views the world within themselves and the world without. 

    Patrick's primary interests are spending time with his family, going to the movies, the Chicago Cubs (radio, tv and/or in-person), live music, conversations, comic books (Batman!), reading (especially "The Master", Stephen King), and great food. 


  • Graduate Student Intern

    Lorraine Ponegalek is a graduate student of Cornerstone University's Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. Currently an intern, Lorraine's background includes a decade of experience working in a variety of support roles within the public school system. Lorraine is a lifelong learner and is passionate about helping clients improve their physical,emotional and spiritual well-being. Lorraine is looking forward to using empowering, client-centered approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, and Reality Therapy to help clients in setting goals to support growth and change. Lorraine also recognizes the power of stories. Using a narrative approach in counseling, clients can better understand themselves as they move toward the life they long for. Lorraine recognizes that every person’s story is unique, as is each path to healing. She looks forward to walking alongside clients as they discover their own path toward healing and wholeness. Faith-based practices that honor a person’s spiritual framework can be incorporated when desired. Lorraine’s counseling areas of interest include self-esteem, life transitions, pet loss, and faith-based challenges.When not actively learning about the field of counseling, Lorraine enjoys spending time with her family. She is married and has three daughters, a son-in-law, three dogs and two cats. Lorraine’s human kids are in different stages of life which can make it challenging to get together, but as a family they have enjoyed traveling and camping. When not studying or with family, Lorraine can be found in the kitchen baking sourdough bread, on a walk, curled up under a blanket reading, or training her 1-year-old puppy, Maverick, in becoming a therapy dog.

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