Therapists in East Lansing, MI
Nancy Bernthal
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823
Welcome prospective clients! Are you or your child having trouble performing at work or school? Having personal or peer problems? Creating a comfortable setting for clients is of utmost importance to me. When clients feel safe, we are able to form an authentic relationship of trust that leads to creative and collaborative problem-solving. The intention of therapy is always a more productive, less stressful and peaceful life. Treatment strategies are person-centered and warm-hearted, tailored to each person's unique personality, development, needs and goals.
Welcome prospective clients! Are you or your child having trouble performing at work or school? Having personal or peer problems? Creating a comfortable setting for clients is of utmost importance to me. When clients feel safe, we are able to form an authentic relationship of trust that leads to creative and collaborative problem-solving. The intention of therapy is always a more productive, less stressful and peaceful life. Treatment strategies are person-centered and warm-hearted, tailored to each person's unique personality, development, needs and goals.
Hannah Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823
As a therapist, I know that few things are as important to the process of therapy as the working relationship between the client and their therapist. This is why I approach every session and every client with empathy, warmth, and unconditional positive regard. I strive to create a therapeutic space that is safe and non-judgmental – where you are the expert of your own experience, where you feel validated at the intersection of your various identities, and where you feel understood as a whole person.
As a therapist, I know that few things are as important to the process of therapy as the working relationship between the client and their therapist. This is why I approach every session and every client with empathy, warmth, and unconditional positive regard. I strive to create a therapeutic space that is safe and non-judgmental – where you are the expert of your own experience, where you feel validated at the intersection of your various identities, and where you feel understood as a whole person.
Destiny Ann Flowers-Fayad
Counselor, MA, LLPC, CRC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823 (Online Only)
Hello! Thank you for prioritizing yourself. My main goal for therapy is developing a safe and healing relationship, as this relationship provides that support and encouragement you may need to feel confident achieving your goals. I work with you at your own pace, as you are the expert of your own experiences. I enjoy helping clients through a variety of different support needs, and I am especially passionate about helping people and their family members with chronic illness and disability needs, as disability does not exist in a vacuum. I also love supporting parents and new mothers to cope with stress and their inner critic.
Hello! Thank you for prioritizing yourself. My main goal for therapy is developing a safe and healing relationship, as this relationship provides that support and encouragement you may need to feel confident achieving your goals. I work with you at your own pace, as you are the expert of your own experiences. I enjoy helping clients through a variety of different support needs, and I am especially passionate about helping people and their family members with chronic illness and disability needs, as disability does not exist in a vacuum. I also love supporting parents and new mothers to cope with stress and their inner critic.
Betsy Davis-Pennington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW, CADC
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823
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Bridget Bienz
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823 (Online Only)
Guiding clients to find their true and authentic lives is the primary goal of therapy intervention. As a clinician, I practice from a humanistic approach, which is both trauma-informed and individualized to meet each client's needs. Through compassionate, client-centered methodologies, I work with the client to develop an understanding that allows for healing and growth.
Guiding clients to find their true and authentic lives is the primary goal of therapy intervention. As a clinician, I practice from a humanistic approach, which is both trauma-informed and individualized to meet each client's needs. Through compassionate, client-centered methodologies, I work with the client to develop an understanding that allows for healing and growth.
Andrea Martineau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823
Life is full of challenges, which I view as opportunities for growth and learning. I join alongside clients age 17+ who are facing a wide range of issues including: navigating life transitions, interpersonal relationship conflicts, academic or professional challenges, adjusting to changes at home or in the family structure, exposure to abuse or neglect, establishing boundaries in relationships, healing from past trauma, and navigating grief and loss. We are all on our own journeys and I welcome the opportunity to join you on yours.
Life is full of challenges, which I view as opportunities for growth and learning. I join alongside clients age 17+ who are facing a wide range of issues including: navigating life transitions, interpersonal relationship conflicts, academic or professional challenges, adjusting to changes at home or in the family structure, exposure to abuse or neglect, establishing boundaries in relationships, healing from past trauma, and navigating grief and loss. We are all on our own journeys and I welcome the opportunity to join you on yours.
Catherine Brenen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-C
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823 (Online Only)
I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker, in Michigan with over 15 years of experience as a mental health provider. I serve clients by helping them address various stressors such as anxiety, drug use, depression, interpersonal relationships, trauma, health complications, as well as overall life challenges related to aging. Respect, empathy, positive regard, as well as faith in God and people are foundational to the services I provide.
I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker, in Michigan with over 15 years of experience as a mental health provider. I serve clients by helping them address various stressors such as anxiety, drug use, depression, interpersonal relationships, trauma, health complications, as well as overall life challenges related to aging. Respect, empathy, positive regard, as well as faith in God and people are foundational to the services I provide.
Krystal Rose Davis-Dunn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823
Salutation. I believe in using a holistic approach to finding self-healing. I am excited to aid individuals and families on their healing journey. I have 6+ years of working with women and children. My expertise is in client-centered care, focusing on the client's needs, and goals. My primary areas of interest are women's issues, trauma/ PTSD, race, and identity conflict. My ideal client groups are youth 5 to 13 years and adults. I have extensive experience working with very diverse groups of people and would love the opportunity to partner with you to see how I could be of service.
Salutation. I believe in using a holistic approach to finding self-healing. I am excited to aid individuals and families on their healing journey. I have 6+ years of working with women and children. My expertise is in client-centered care, focusing on the client's needs, and goals. My primary areas of interest are women's issues, trauma/ PTSD, race, and identity conflict. My ideal client groups are youth 5 to 13 years and adults. I have extensive experience working with very diverse groups of people and would love the opportunity to partner with you to see how I could be of service.
Malaika Ward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-C
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823 (Online Only)
Hi Everyone! I am licensed in Michigan with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, coping with grief and loss, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Hi Everyone! I am licensed in Michigan with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, coping with grief and loss, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Eban Mackey
PMHNP
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823
I graduated and started my career as a registered nurse (RN) in 2010. I have worked in acute care settings for 12 years until 2022 when I became a psychiatric mental-health nurse practitioner. I see patients through telehealth and in-office out of East Lansing. I manage mental health issues with medications and lifestyle changes.
I graduated and started my career as a registered nurse (RN) in 2010. I have worked in acute care settings for 12 years until 2022 when I became a psychiatric mental-health nurse practitioner. I see patients through telehealth and in-office out of East Lansing. I manage mental health issues with medications and lifestyle changes.
Ann Bair
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823
I want therapy to be accessible to as many people as possible and that means I want to be as flexible and open to each person. I think a good fit in the relationship between client and therapist is an important foundation. My goal is to understand precisely what clients want to work on and help them reach their goals. I am actively involved in the dialogue of the session and like to provide validation, education, and options.
I want therapy to be accessible to as many people as possible and that means I want to be as flexible and open to each person. I think a good fit in the relationship between client and therapist is an important foundation. My goal is to understand precisely what clients want to work on and help them reach their goals. I am actively involved in the dialogue of the session and like to provide validation, education, and options.
Annie Giupponi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823
I became a therapist because I believe people are pretty incredible. My heart is in supporting and empowering women in navigating their relationship with themselves, their body and food and the beautiful mess of motherhood. I work with clients from a holistic perspective with a specialty in eating disorders/body image, OCD, perinatal anxiety and depression, traumatic birth, miscarriage/infant loss, overcoming perfectionism and anxiety, and sexual trauma. I practice from an intuitive eating and Health At Every Size-informed foundation and am a certified Perinatal Mental Health clinician (PMH-C).
I became a therapist because I believe people are pretty incredible. My heart is in supporting and empowering women in navigating their relationship with themselves, their body and food and the beautiful mess of motherhood. I work with clients from a holistic perspective with a specialty in eating disorders/body image, OCD, perinatal anxiety and depression, traumatic birth, miscarriage/infant loss, overcoming perfectionism and anxiety, and sexual trauma. I practice from an intuitive eating and Health At Every Size-informed foundation and am a certified Perinatal Mental Health clinician (PMH-C).
Kimberle Kwasnick
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CAADC, CCS, CPS
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823
Our goal in life is to be loved. We are remembered for how we make people feel. My goal as a therapist is to help families, couples and individuals with communication, coping and relationship skills to create a life that is this as loving and connected as possible. I have specialized in substance abuse for years. This has given me insight into abandonment issues, the need to escape to create emotional distance in relationships and how these types of patterns play out in relationships. My strengths are helping people to reconnect to their purpose in life and finding meaning in the relationships in their lives and rebuilding trust.
Our goal in life is to be loved. We are remembered for how we make people feel. My goal as a therapist is to help families, couples and individuals with communication, coping and relationship skills to create a life that is this as loving and connected as possible. I have specialized in substance abuse for years. This has given me insight into abandonment issues, the need to escape to create emotional distance in relationships and how these types of patterns play out in relationships. My strengths are helping people to reconnect to their purpose in life and finding meaning in the relationships in their lives and rebuilding trust.
Ashley Nederveld
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823
My name is Ashley Nederveld, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based outside of Grand Rapids, Michigan. I work with clients via telehealth throughout the state of Michigan. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and stress. I have found that my approach works well with individuals who are experiencing stress due to a period of life transitions. This may include going off to college, welcoming a new baby, job/career changes, setting boundaries, or retirement adjustments.
My name is Ashley Nederveld, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based outside of Grand Rapids, Michigan. I work with clients via telehealth throughout the state of Michigan. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and stress. I have found that my approach works well with individuals who are experiencing stress due to a period of life transitions. This may include going off to college, welcoming a new baby, job/career changes, setting boundaries, or retirement adjustments.
Isaac Peeters
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823
My goal is to assist you in finding healthier coping skills, identify your own patterns, and to have a safe place to express your emotions without judgement. Whether you are looking to improve personal boundaries, process past trauma, manage anxiety/depression, develop communication skills, or just process life.
My goal is to assist you in finding healthier coping skills, identify your own patterns, and to have a safe place to express your emotions without judgement. Whether you are looking to improve personal boundaries, process past trauma, manage anxiety/depression, develop communication skills, or just process life.
Treandra Bailey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Not Verified Not Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823
I believe that therapy should be individualized for everyone. Therapy is not one size fits all, and because of that I draw from an eclectic approach. I focus on empowering clients to take control of their lives and the way they think in connection with their actions. I am skilled and trained in Trauma-Focused CBT, CBT (in general) and DBT. I am willing to also explore other techniques and methods that would better suit my client if they find that these methods do not fit them.
I believe that therapy should be individualized for everyone. Therapy is not one size fits all, and because of that I draw from an eclectic approach. I focus on empowering clients to take control of their lives and the way they think in connection with their actions. I am skilled and trained in Trauma-Focused CBT, CBT (in general) and DBT. I am willing to also explore other techniques and methods that would better suit my client if they find that these methods do not fit them.
Ashley Gulker
Master Social Work, LMSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823
Life can be overwhelming. We all need support at times and therapy can be one tool in achieving a fulfilling life. I am grateful for the opportunity to provide a safe space for clients to share their struggles and feel empowered to grow through them. I have experience working with adolescents, college students and adults on issues of trauma, anxiety, depression, and adjusting to life transitions.
Life can be overwhelming. We all need support at times and therapy can be one tool in achieving a fulfilling life. I am grateful for the opportunity to provide a safe space for clients to share their struggles and feel empowered to grow through them. I have experience working with adolescents, college students and adults on issues of trauma, anxiety, depression, and adjusting to life transitions.
Emily Youtsey
Counselor, MA, LPC, IMH-E
Not Verified Not Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823
My experience as a therapist includes children up to 11, prenatal/postpartum moms, child-caregiver relationships, play therapy, foster care, legal custody consultation, daycare/preschool consultation, sensory processing disorders, behavior changes, and work around various forms of trauma.
My experience as a therapist includes children up to 11, prenatal/postpartum moms, child-caregiver relationships, play therapy, foster care, legal custody consultation, daycare/preschool consultation, sensory processing disorders, behavior changes, and work around various forms of trauma.
Jessica Krueger
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823
Not accepting new clients
*NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Hi there! My name is Jessica, and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I believe the real job of therapy is to provide a safe place where you get to know yourself better and make changes in your life. My goal is to help you express emotions that are interfering with your life, and guide you through them at your own pace. It is a collaborative process where we work together to explore what you are going through and identify what you are looking to accomplish. It is important to me throughout this process you are feeling heard, understood, and respected.
*NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Hi there! My name is Jessica, and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I believe the real job of therapy is to provide a safe place where you get to know yourself better and make changes in your life. My goal is to help you express emotions that are interfering with your life, and guide you through them at your own pace. It is a collaborative process where we work together to explore what you are going through and identify what you are looking to accomplish. It is important to me throughout this process you are feeling heard, understood, and respected.
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Number of Therapists in East Lansing, MI
400+
Average cost per session
$140
Therapists in East Lansing, MI who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
89% | Depression |
80% | Self Esteem |
74% | Relationship Issues |
74% | Trauma and PTSD |
71% | Stress |
69% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
90% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
59% | McLaren |
58% | Blue Care Network |
How Therapists in East Lansing, MI see their clients
66% | In Person and Online | |
34% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
80% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |
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How can I find a therapist in East Lansing?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.