Art Therapy in Gowen, MI

Life is full of peaks and valleys, and sometimes we all need a little support or guidance. I am passionate about supporting kids, teens, young adults, women, and parents in periods of struggle or transition. I have training and lived experience with anxiety, depression, trauma, pain, child and family issues, and perinatal mood disorders. I have worked with survivors of sexual abuse, clients struggling with suicidal ideation and self-harm, and parents/caregivers trying their best to raise strong and healthy children. I can relate to people from all different walks of life, cultures, religious backgrounds, and sexual orientations.

I value therapeutic relationship while walking beside clients, as they navigate life's struggles. I have had the privilege of working with adolescents and adults, in clinical, hospital and educational settings. I am interested in creating a space of acceptance, validation, non-judgement and support. I am warm, compassionate and interested in collaborating with clients while they apply new ways of thinking and develop coping strategies to create the life they want to live, while becoming the best version of their authentic self. I have expertise in working through relationship, family and parenting conflicts.

The general goal is to assist the client in identification of issues, develop a plan of action, and to gain motivation to implement that plan. This is a very personal process. It is educational and developmental by nature. The counselor is the facilitator of the process that helps the client take responsibility and action to come to a resolution.

Do you feel overwhelmed, under pressure, stressed out? Do you feel like you keep getting knocked down regardless of how hard you try? Has stress from family, work, friends, or life events made you feel like you are being hit from all directions without defense? Whether you are feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed, there is help available for you. You have taken the first step to change... seeking help.

I thoroughly enjoy helping clients to be authentically themselves within a safe and comfortable space. Each person is unique in their own way, and because of this they may need a unique approach in therapy. I look at the therapeutic relationship as a team, we can collaborate together to work on any issues that may be troublesome. Transparency is an important part of the therapeutic relationship, and I encourage it on both sides in order to create a non-judgmental space.

Hello, my name is Amanda and I believe this career found me. Ever since I was a child all I wanted was to help people, be outside and create art. I know the power of art because it has helped me through many tough times. Art is how I communicate when I don't have the words to share my inner world with others. I know the power of being heard without judgment or unwelcome advice, because I too have experienced the feeling of isolation and frustration from receiving the opposite. I know the power of having a relationship with the natural world, because it has fostered a sense of belonging and spirituality for me.

Hi, I'm Faith (she/her)! I specialize in working with youth and adults, including BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities, who are navigating complex emotions and challenges with grief, anxiety, depression, identity, and chronic illness and pain. As a Registered Art Therapist and Counselor, I offer a unique, holistic approach that blends Art Therapy and counseling for healing and growth through creative expression. Together, we'll create a safe and affirming space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment.

I am depth oriented, person centered, and art-based therapist. I deeply trust my clients, their wisdoms, and the potentiality of our relationships. In this work, we use and engage the symptoms and experiences of anxiety, depression, insecurity, etc. to move deeper into what often lies beneath these experiences: the enigma of living. Using compassion, acceptance, kindness, courage, and creativity this enigma becomes a dynamic partner in creating the life we want and need to live.

I have a history of working with children, adolescents and families utilizing modalities that include person centered and strength-based approaches. Some other forms of therapy utilized include CBT, Art Therapy and cinema therapy. I have worked with those who experience, challenges with traumas, behavioral challenges, mood disorders (depression, anxiety), self-esteem, ADHD, Anger Management, and grief/loss. I have also worked with populations who have experienced the juvenile system, foster care and adoption.

I work with children (5+), teens and adults on processing traumatic experiences, regulating emotions, navigating sensitive nervous systems, and strengthening relationships through laughter, creativity, art, and play.

Hi, I’m Nate Apel, LLPC, a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor, and I'm currently accepting new clients, so, for the time being anyway, there's no waiting to get in to see me. I specialize in working with children, youth, adults, families, and couples, and I look forward to helping you, and those in your care, achieve a greater sense of calm and wellbeing. I completed my Master’s in Counseling, and my Bachelors in Family Life Education from Spring Arbor University, and I bring 15 years of clinical and life experience working with youth, families and adults in schools, churches, and private practice.

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.

Life has many challenges that we struggle with, many coming internally from our own minds. I can help navigate you through your journey to overcome intrusive, negative self-talk, low self-esteem and self-worth, trauma, and to assist with changing that inner voice that tells you, “you have to be perfect.” Using art therapy as well as CBT techniques, I work with students and professionals who are struggling with identity, life transitions, depression, and anxiety. Together we can work together to gain insight, develop coping skills and mindfulness techniques, defeat the negative self-talk, and create a life worth living.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of clinical experience. I strive to create a warm and trusting environment to empower my clients and help facilitate positive change and growth.

IMPACCTT Enterprises, PLLC is “Challenging and Changing Thoughts...Healing Hearts...and Restoring Lives”. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional I am a Therapist trained in creative therapy toward supporting children, youth, and adults with trauma histories, grief, and loss. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, and Depression are substantial focus areas. I use trauma informed cognitive behavioral, mindfulness therapies, and educational activities. I am trained in play therapy. Video sessions (telehealth) are available. I am a published Author. I am available to provide clinical supervision to LLMSW’s.

Have you ever felt alone and like people don't understand you? Or have you ever struggled with, am I making the right choices in parenting for my children? My passion in counseling is helping clients understand who they are, to gain skills that help them meet their goals, and to provide educational opportunities for growth. Together WE define your goals and set obtainable objectives to meet those goals... you are the expert of you! Think of me as your helper or guide...

You are not broken, you are deeply hurt. It is easy to find yourself in unhelpful patterns & ways of being. This might be due to your nervous system being flooded with anger, fear & despair. In a creative way to survive, you have found self-protection strategies. Unfortunately, these strategies are likely no longer helpful. Part of our work together will be unraveling this muscle memory to reveal how you can live a life that is true to you. YOU become the place of self-awareness, peaceful acceptance & intentional action. As a certified trauma professional & art therapist, I integrate these tools into our therapeutic work.

I specialize in treating children and adolescents who may be experiencing behavioral challenges, attachment issues, anxiety, depression, PTSD and eating disorders. I treat adults who may have past history of trauma. My focus is on developing a safe, trusting and strong therapeutic relationship in order for healing to occur and to have a sense of hope restored. I engage clients through a use of a number of therapeutic approaches including; superhero therapy (with kids and adolescents), motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, art therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy.

Feeling stuck, incomplete, or helpless is a debilitating place to be. I hope to provide a space for individuals to reflect on and experience their whole selves so they can heal. I have years of experience working with individuals from ages 5 to mid-adulthood. I have helped those who struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, traumatic grief, complex trauma and PTSD, behavioral issues, parenting, and/or family issues. For children, I offer a playful and engaging approach that is conducive to their level of development.