Meet our Staff
Elise Niebel
Elise is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 18 years experience in the human service field. Elise opened Fort Wayne Mental Health with the goal to prioritize high quality counseling above all else. She has a deep passion for helping clients through some of life’s hardest experiences, including trauma, addiction, and relationship struggles, and she also works with individuals facing everyday challenges like anxiety, depression, and stress. Elise is in network with Aetna, Carelon, Anthem BCBS, Meritain, or accepts private pay clients at a rate of $95/session.
Katie Valentic
Katie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Drug Consultant with over 17 years experience in the human service field. She combines practical goal setting with a deeply empathetic approach, helping clients feel supported as they create real sustainable change.
Katie is in network with Aetna, Ambetter Indiana, Anthem BCBS, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral, Cigna, Meritain, Quest or accepts private pay at a rate of $95/session.
Milo
Milo is Katie's therapy dog. Milo does not currently attend in-person sessions, but occasionally makes an appearance in telehealth sessions. Milo's hobbies include naps, snacking, and laying in the sun.