Therapists in Fenton, MI

I work well with people who are experiencing emotional or psychological distress and are motivated to overcome their challenges. You may be struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, or trauma. You want a therapist who can understand your feelings and provide a safe, non-judgmental environment for you to express your thoughts and emotions. I am here to provide the type of care that you are seeking.

I am a Licensed Master Social Worker. I earned my bachelor's degree in History from Taylor University; a Master's degree in Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education from Ball State University; and a Master's degree in Social Work from Grand Valley State University. I have over 25 years of experience working in counseling, training, higher education, non-profit administration, and financial planning. My experience as a clinical therapist, has spanned over 23 years. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, addictive personalities, spiritual issues, financial issues, and cognitive restructuring.

Negative Thoughts Trigger Negative Feelings, I'm dedicated to offering comprehensive psychological treatment & assessment services to ages 15 years and up who are navigating challenges mood disorders & interpersonal relationship issues. If you're feeling trapped by these difficulties, rest assured that there is help available, and together we can work towards a brighter future. My approach to therapy is grounded in a deep understanding of your unique needs. By seamlessly blending proven therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing & solution-focused brief therapy.

Life can be hard. You may be struggling right now. Your children may have behavior problems. You may be battling anxiety, depression, feelings of hopelessness, or lack of confidence. You may be a veteran dealing with military life issues. These moments are where I come in. As a clinical social worker, I consider it a privilege to help anyone overcome their struggles and challenges. Seeing someone have their hope restored gives me contentment. I would like to extend my invitation to you, and together we will work on bringing back the happier, calmer, more confident, and better YOU.

Clinically, I have worked in the Community Mental Health system and in a private practice prior to opening my own private practice. I am trained in 10+ evidenced-based practices like Cognitive Behavior therapy (CBT), Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy, used in treating PTSD, the Nurturing Parent Program (NPP), and Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT). My passion is to help others to live life as the best version of themselves, regardless of their age or presenting issues. I believe that each of us is just one person away from reaching that goal of a happy life, and if I can be that for you then it is a win for us both.

My ideal client is YOU. Yes, because you're currently seeking support and are courageous enough to take the biggest step. My ideal client is someone seeking to evolve, grow and work on themselves. If you're feeling like you're not growing in some area of your life, then let's work on a growth plan. Counseling is an opportunity for you to have a supportive, confidential, and safe place to discuss your concerns, increase knowledge about yourself, perceived challenges and strengthen you.

Our founder was selected prestigiously as a University of Michigan field faculty instructor. We are a Mental Health Therapy office. Our founder has a Master's Degree from the number one school in clinical social work in the United States of America; the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor and was clinically trained as a social worker psychotherapist by the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan Health System, where she also conducted research on a variety of mental health issues and continue to work with communities and groups of diverse backgrounds.

Counseling is a process in which a counselor and client work together in a professional relationship to resolve concerns or issues that the client is experiencing and chooses to bring to sessions. It is my belief that the therapeutic relationship is purely client driven as you (the client) are the expert in your life. My theoretical orientation is diverse, I blend "Reality, Adlerian, Cognitive-Behavior, Gestalt and Client-Centered" therapy approaches to help clients maximize their self-awareness. I work closely with clients to assist them in increasing their positive thoughts/images in effort to promote efficiency in their overall thinking, coping and behavioral patterns.

Lindsey is a licensed social worker who has experience with various populations and challenges. She specializes in relationship building in regards to family, couple/martial, and sibling bonds. Lindsey utilizes individual and group training interventions in order for families to implement positive behavioral techniques for challenging behaviors and obtain psycho-education of various diagnoses and interventions. She is trained in evidence-based treatments including CBT, DBT, Positive Family Interventions, Zones of Regulation, Motivational Interviewing, TF-CBT, Empowerment Theory, Crisis and Suicide Preventions.

I take a holistic approach to counseling, evaluating the whole person from both their inner and outer characteristics. I believe both clinical and the spiritual dynamics of therapy go hand and hand, working in conjunction one with the other, it is from this idea that my therapeutic approach derives. I understand everyone may not share this idea or have this understanding, I will provide effective therapy to each case according to its uniqueness and needs. I seek to provide service with clinical professional competence, through a spirit of acceptance, empathy, compassion and respect for those I service.

Life can be full of roadblocks and challenges. Do you feel like you are stuck or can't through them? Do you feel like you need help and guidance with anxiety or self-esteem? I can offer you a space to explore and gain tools to help you experience life differently. Whether you are overwhelmed with stress, anxiety, depressed, self-esteem, sexual concerns, depressed, relationship issues, career issues or communication difficulties, I can help. I love working with clients who are ready to make changes in their life.

Deciding to make real life change is hard. It would be my pleasure to assist you in gaining clarity, insight and direction to fully embark on the next chapter. The ideal client is anyone who seeks to become a better version of themselves. I believe that change starts with our thoughts, and once we change our thoughts our behaviors will follow suit.

Do you work in a high stress role? Are you extremely successful/advanced in certain areas, but struggling in others (home life, stress, anxiety, personal/professional challenges, substance use, etc.)? I get it. You are pressured to perform, succeed, and deliver, and it’s hard to let your guard down. I specialize in working with high-performing professionals, including doctors, athletes, lawyers, executives and offer the utmost discretion and confidentiality as well as a concierge approach. I attend to the needs of extremely time-limited individuals and help you move from surviving to thriving in both the short and long term.

This constant anxiety, followed by crippling bouts of depression, is preventing you from living your life. Even on good days, your negative self-talk beats you into a sleepy paralysis. Everyone can be hard on themselves, but your mind has become downright violent. It’s exhausting trying to anticipate when it will strike next. You can’t trust your own thoughts. It’s obvious that your painful past isn’t going away on its own. It takes all you’ve got to get through the day. And most days it takes more than that. Stuck in a vicious cycle with no end in sight, you know you can’t handle this alone anymore. But what choice do you have?

My passion is helping others find ways to manage their challenges in this ever-changing journey we call life. For over 27 years I have worked with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families in a variety of settings; including home, school, office, and in the community. I pride myself in building therapeutic relationships with each individual I work with. By achieving this, I believe we can then work together to help identify what is challenging you currently to get you to the life you choose to live successfully.

Welcome to Jackson Healing Clinic where you will find a supportive atmosphere as you work through life's problems and challenges. Our main goal is to help you heal from trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns as you tap into your strengths in order to achieve your goals. Using conventional and evidence based approaches, we evaluate each client's strengths and develop a framework through which change can take place. We blend many types of research-based theories and practices to find the unique strategy to help clients achieve feelings of control.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Board-Certified Counselor. I have extensive experience working with men, women, and couples. I specialize in working with marital issues, sexual/pornography addiction, and betrayal partner trauma. I provide compassion, care, and empathy, which are foundational in helping clients successfully work through personal and relational life challenges. I am also the author of the book entitled, "A Partner’s Guide To Truth & Healing" (2021). The book explains a therapeutic disclosure process that helps both partner and spouse achieve truth and healing within their relationship.