Therapists in Fenton, MI

Penny Lantz has 30+ yrs of rich experience evaluating & treating children (birth on up) as well as teenagers. I also support adults/parents. I will complete a comprehensive evaluation which will allow you & I to look at what your child needs & how to best meet these needs. I also have experience dealing with the medical field and school systems. I can help you navigate these systems to make sure your child/student needs are successfully met. As a psychotherapist, I will support you & your child through sessions which may include individual, 1 on 1 psychotherapy, family or couples counseling. Child sessions will include play therapy.

If you are looking for ways to be effective in managing stress and finding balance in your life, cognitive behavioral therapy is likely to empower you with improving your ability to reach your goals. This involves a practical approach in utilizing your strengths and becoming aware of some self defeating patterns with thoughts and behaviors that keep you from moving forward in your life, and perhaps with relationships and career. I have many years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I am not currently offering teletherapy.

In life's overwhelming moments, stress, anxiety, sadness, and burnout can consume us, leaving us feeling powerless. Expressing these emotions to loved ones can be daunting. If you're yearning for change but feeling overwhelmed by where to start, know that you're not alone. As your therapist, my focus is to help provide support in a nurturing and empathic environment so you do not have to feel alone during this journey. I walk alongside you to reach your goals, rediscover your strengths, & assist you in coping with the hardships.

I believe that the most important component of therapy is the genuine connection that is formed between a client and their therapist. This connection forms the foundation for emotional growth and is the most important factor in achieving our goals in therapy. I have an innate ability to genuinely connect with people and provide them with unconditional positive acceptance and support.

The premise of my practice is based on my belief regarding an individuals capacity and potential to be a vibrant, successful, self actualized individual regardless of current circumstances. Influenced by my own recovery from addictions, my passion and mission is to provide a relationship of unconditional positive regard for all clients seeking guidance.

Through life you may feel as though you are in a constant fight with yourself. Where the history of your battles have not been won, but only suppressed. Overtime they are unknowingly disarmed and you find yourself walking across an unknown terrain that triggers you to fall apart. With this comes the ability to pick up your broken pieces and put them all back together healthily. What is great about being human is the ability to learn and grow.

The great poet Rumi wrote "out beyond ideas of wrong-doing and right-doing, there is a field. I'll meet you there." This quote really encompasses a therapeutic setting for me. A place where there is no judgement and you are heard with warmth and high regard. In my sessions you can be expect to be treated with kindness, empathy and be received with no judgement. This is my private practice, which means, you will not have a therapist turnover in a few months. I’m very personable and real. I will care about you.

It's awful to feel overwhelmed and alone, and seeking help can feel intimidating. The internet is full of advice, and finding the right thing to do can be exhausting when even the experts disagree. I know how hard it can be. As a parent myself, and a human being who has also experienced challenges, I'm not here to judge you or tell you what to do. I am here to provide guidance, support, and practical tools that can help.

Working with individuals on a social and mental-health level is very rewarding. I work to serve those dealing with many concerns. These areas include Anxiety, Depression, Grief, PTSD, Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and ADHD. Also, I specialize in working through trauma that results in Amputation, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Spinal Cord Injury (SCI).

Availability is: M-Th. 9 A.M-5P.M. with nighttime slots available. Are you struggling with coasting through life? Want to get unstuck after feeling stuck for too long? Having a counselor to talk to, receive feedback from, and learn new appropriate coping tools can be a part of your journey. My goal is to help people learn about their potential and assist them with fulfilling that potential, whatever that may look like for them. Whether you are looking to maintain your mental health, address core issues, work through sports performance issues, or have severe emotional needs, I am here to assist you on your journey to a healthy mind.

I know from my own experiences as well as a career dedicated to helping children, adults, and families, that often putting yourself first and asking for some help can bring up feelings of guilt, shame, and fear to name a few. Understanding and knowing that you are your own self with needs, wants and worth; that you deserve to heal, remember who you are and find more joy- these concepts are available to you. You matter, your story matters and I can offer a safe space for you to be your vulnerable and authentic self.