Creative Thoughts Counseling Center

11/22/2025

With Thanksgiving this week...let's talk Gratitude!
1.Find 3-5 things that you are grateful for each day. These can be simple things, such as the sunshine, scent of your favorite candle, the ability to reach out to a friend or loved one, or a satisfying meal.
2. We cannot be anxious at the same time that we are thinking about things we are grateful for because they use different parts of the brain.
3.Verbalizing something that you appreciate about a friend or loved one to the other person can strengthen the relationship and increase your own sense of wellbeing.
4.Gratitude reduces stress and cortisol levels.
5. Developing a daily gratitude habit can improve physical health, including lowering blood pressure and improving sleep. If you have difficulty sleeping, try thinking about the things you are grateful for rather than that endless to-do list.

11/03/2025

We would love to have you join our team! We are looking to hire clinical therapists in Jasper, IN.

Please send CV to chasity@creativethoughtscounseling.com

10/27/2025

When starting conversations with your children related to online habits and safety, it's important to come into those conversations with curiosity first and explanation of boundaries second. You want to invite the child to "educate" you about their world. They are much more likely to listen when they first feel understood. Starting conversations early with a sense of acceptance sets the tone that you value their interests. Letting them talk more than you at first also allows you to tailor your boundaries based on an up to date knowledge of what your child is engaged in.

10/20/2025

We hope everyone has a mindful fall break! Here are some ideas for tuning in with your 5 senses this break!

10/13/2025

10/06/2025

We are adding to our current office space! We will have updates related to construction as they happen. For now all services stay the same. Thanks for being patient with the extra noise a few days!

09/29/2025

Mateo M.S. LMFT
Welcome! I'm Mateo, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I
believe therapy is an openness to explore one's own troubles and the natural difficulties that come with living in a world with
expectations—not only from ourselves and the people around us, but the world as a whole. Therapy and therapists are here to help
people navigate the world they find themselves in.

I specifically work with people in identifying key parts of their
lives that cause problems and how they can either work around or
remove these parts. I have a natural curiosity about people and am
always wanting to learn about people's stories and how they relate to the world around them.

Education & Background
I graduated from Indiana State University in 2019 with my Bachelor's in Psychology and from Purdue University Northwest in 2021 with my Master's in Couple and Family Therapy.

When I'm not in the therapy room, I spend time in the community
engaged in the performing arts. You might catch me in local
productions, such as the upcoming Dracula Radio Play.

Specialties
Marital and Premarital
LGBTQ+
Communication Issues
Anxiety
Bisexual
Body Positivity
Coping Skills
Depression
Family Conflict
Grief
Infidelity
Men's Issues
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Stress

09/26/2025

As September 2025 comes to a close, CTCC is grateful and excited to be starting our 10th year in business! We have big plans for this coming year! Stay tuned for upcoming changes!

01/05/2025

We are closing the physical office on Monday January 6th. You may keep scheduled appointments via telehealth or reschedule for in office as roads become clear. Please reach out to individual therapists by email with questions. Chasity@creativethoughtscounseling.com
Patrick@creativethoughtscounseling.com
Leslie@creativethoughtscounseling.com
Mateo@creativethoughtscounseling.com