Tina Echterling, LPC, LMHC

Therapist in Indiana

Compassionate, direct counseling for real change

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Client-centered approach
Practical coping skills
Focus on depression

About Tina

Tina Echterling is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Indiana. She focuses on clear, practical work to help people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and LGBT-related concerns. Tina aims to make the first step easier and meets people where they are with straightforward support.

She creates an open space where clients can share thoughts and feelings without judgment. Sessions emphasize honest conversation and getting into what matters most. Tina describes her style as dive-right-in, so early sessions often focus on identifying immediate patterns and workable next steps.

Her counseling draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s experience. She also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Elements of dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing appear when clients need tools for emotion regulation and sustaining change.

Tina also uses narrative therapy ideas to help people reframe difficult experiences and make new meaning. That mix supports work on relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes. Practical coping skills and real-world plans are part of each visit.

She has nine years of professional experience and works with people at different points in their lives. To get started clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

Indiana, Oregon

Languages

English

Licenses listed

LMHC, Indiana: 39003428A
LPC, Oregon: C7453
NPI: 1912367004

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's experience and priorities, giving space for what matters most and letting the client guide goals. This approach is useful for people who need understanding, validation, and a collaborative plan for change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors link to mood and action. It uses simple exercises and skill practice to reduce anxiety, manage depressive thinking, and change habits that get in the way of daily life.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can help when stress, anger, or relationship patterns feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help you decide which methods fit your needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions are collaborative and can mix techniques as goals evolve.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that remote sessions let them maintain momentum between appointments and practice skills in real-world settings.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and family concerns, and related issues such as self-esteem, anger, and career stress.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is direct and collaborative. She focuses on open conversation, practical steps, and tools you can use between sessions.

What is her professional background?

She has nine years of professional experience working in counseling roles and brings that experience to sessions in Indiana.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Indiana.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with clients outside the United States?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to begin therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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