Get to know our qualified team

Michele Boberg, Ph.D., HSPP
Michele is a Licensed Psychologist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.  She has extensive experience in the areas of depression, anxiety/stress, trauma/abuse recovery, loss and grief issues, relationship skills, divorce recovery, PTSD, parent/child conflicts, and other personal issues. Michele has been practicing for over 25 years. She brings a calming strength and hope to the counseling arena to facilitate the achievement of personal and meaningful changes.

Lina L. Burkhart, Ph.D., HSPP
Lina received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Virginia, where she specialized in working with children of all ages and their families. She has been a Licensed Psychologist and Health Service Provider in Psychology for over 19 years and has extensive experience working with a variety of childhood social, emotional, and behavioral concerns. Lina aims to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment through her non-judgmental warmth and authentic desire to support, empower, and be present with others as they navigate challenges and uncover, reconnect to, and/or embrace their worth. Lina provides services via telehealth and is only accepting children, adolescents, and their families at this time. Lina welcomes Everyone! YOU are safe here.

Rusty Higgins, M.A.
Rusty received his Master’s Degree in Pre-Counseling from Ball State University in 1988. He has a direct and open style of personal interaction that is both warm and engaging, creating a therapeutic atmosphere that is safe and growth oriented. He specializes in the areas of depression, anxiety/stress management, self-identity empowerment, grief and loss issues, parent/child issues, men’s issues, change of life adjustments and many more. Rusty believes in helping his clients create their own solutions in learning to live happy and healthy lives.

Rachel Miller, MeD, LMHC
Rachel has a Master’s of Education in Human Development and Counseling. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a specialization in adolescents and adults with trauma-related disorders, depression, and anxiety. Her approach to counseling is client centered with a belief that each person has what they need to find healing and success but may need some guidance and support to achieve it. She has an integrative approach which draws from various perspectives including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive- Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Strategies.

Paige Chastain, M.A.
Paige received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in July of 2022. She is diligently preparing for the licensure examination in the state of Indiana in order to become a licensed mental health counselor associate, and subsequently, a licensed mental health counselor. Amidst Paige’s time at Ball State University, she interned at the university’s counseling center, where she worked with young adults, as well as the university’s counseling practicum clinic, where she worked with children and adolescents. These opportunities offered Paige experience in a range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety and stress, trauma, ADHD and related behavior and conduct problems. Paige uses an integrative approach to therapy, pulling from many approaches, as she believes people are as unique as their concerns, so a one-size-fits-all approach will never suffice. However, she believes that multicultural and client-centered approaches are fundamental to working with a wide range of people with a wide range of concerns.

Braxton Swanson, M.S.
Braxton is a Counseling Psychology Doctoral student at Ball State University. He currently serves as a therapist under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. Braxton received his master’s degree in counseling psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi in July of 2022. His clinical experience has involved working with complex trauma, anxiety, depression and identity exploration. Braxton has experience working with clients of a variety of ages ranging from adolescents to senior clients. His therapeutic style is one characterized by warmth, curiosity and genuineness. He incorporates humanistic, cognitive and trauma focused approaches to his work with clients in order to provide an encouraging and safe space for individuals to work towards their goals.

Jessi Schroeder, M.A.
Jessi is a counseling psychology doctoral student at Ball State University who is currently serving as a therapist under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. Jessi received her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Ball State University in 2022. Her counseling experiences have centered around working with adults to explore anxiety, depression, stress, and adjustment concerns. Her current clinical focus has begun to include working with couples, as her goal is to become a sex therapist after graduation and licensure. Considering the unique experiences of everyone, Jessi aims to provide appropriate and culturally aware care that is shaped to fit each individual’s needs. Typically, this takes the form of an integrative therapeutic approach that mostly utilizes acceptance and commitment therapy, which is a behavioral and action oriented approach, and emotion-focused therapy, which highlights the importance of emotional processing and awareness in individual and relational growth.

Stephanie Price, M.Ed., LMHC
Stephanie is a licensed therapist who received her Master’s of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Vanderbilt University. She enjoys working with children/teens and their parents, as well as young adults, using an integrative approach incorporating techniques from the person-centered, attachment-based, and cognitive-behavioral approaches. She incorporates play-based techniques in her work with children. Stephanie has also been trained in perinatal health, including pregnancy, miscarriage, and post-partum. She strives to create a safe space for people to process their difficulties and work on developing skills to support them in reaching their goals. She is passionate about working with those who are struggling with adjustment and transitions, self-esteem, anxiety, anger management, and attention difficulties.

Emma Biddle, B.S.
Emma is a Master’s Level Intern in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at Ball State University. She is working with Associates in Behavioral Counseling under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. Her experience includes anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma, and interpersonal concerns. Emma takes a person-centered approach to counseling, utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. She emphasizes the importance of the therapy’s safe space and strives to foster an environment that cultivates strength, acceptance, and personal growth.

Tyler Niedermeyer, MA
Tyler is a doctoral student in Counseling Psychology at Ball State University who is currently serving as a therapist under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. He graduated in July 2022 with a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. Tyler has experience working with individuals across the lifespan on issues ranging from depression and anxiety to complex trauma and chronic health conditions. He uses an integrated approach with a focus on humanistic and cognitive-behavioral principles. He strives to meet clients where they are at and is passionate about helping clients grow and achieve their goals.

Kim Cooper, Office Administrator
Kim is the Office Administrator and has been with Associates in Behavioral Counseling since June of 2020. Kim provides administrative support to the therapists and counselors and supervises the office staff. Professionalism, respect, and compassion are of the utmost importance to Kim when providing customer service to clients. Kim holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Ball State University and has 25+ years of administrative experience.