Dance Movement Therapy in Rochester, MI

Life can be overwhelming; from the chaotic daily stressors, to life changing transitions. Are you wondering how to tackle these challenging situations? Do you know something is "off" with your energy, but not quite sure what it is or how to access it?

JCF Violet Flame is a holistic wellness center that specializes in trauma, emotional regulation and relationship/ family issues. We offer a variety of services that aid in helping people heal them selves and learn skills to live their best life. This may include professional counseling, meditation, art therapy, energy healing, breath work, movement therapy such as Qigong, DBT skills training, relationship coaching, spiritual advising, readings and intuition development which all work together to help create connections via mind, body, soul resulting in more awareness, inner freedom, and peace for purpose to unfold.

Mental health needs may sometimes be overlooked in Primary Care today. Most PCPs may be too busy to ask the next question that will allow clients to open up regarding their mental health concerns. Mental health needs are growing by the minute and the second, with increased suicides and mental health breakdowns rising. Increased violence is becoming a common way of life in our society, related to minimal access to mental health services. Many people are searching for help. However, they do not know how to get there. The struggle is real.

I want to help clients whom are receptive to growth. My hope is to create mutual respect with clients and provide a safe time and space for clients to effectively evaluate issues. My assistance is offered to those whom are attempting to improve their overall quality of life and are willing to do the work to change. Now is the time.

For years, I struggled to deal with childhood abuse and neglect, my mother's early death, my younger brother's suicide and my older brother's incarceration. I defined myself by those experiences. And then I realized that my inability to heal from my past was hindering my present and sabotaging my future. It wasn't until I did the work to heal and strengthen myself mentally and physically that I was able to not only heal from the pain of the past but also take action to live fully in my present positioning myself for the future that I want. Now I want to help you.

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?

Do you feel unmotivated or something seems to be missing in your life or perhaps you may think you're just not enough? Do you want something different? Do you want to better yourself? I can help you discover your truth, potential and empower your unique self. Live in the moment and allow faith in your life!

Are you unable to achieve the goals and dreams that you desire? Are you suffering from internal upset, fears, flashbacks of a trauma, insecurities, self-doubt, feeling unloved, disheartened or deep sadness? Are your relationships "not working", conflictual, "empty" and non-supportive? Do you think, "Why can't I make the changes that I want in my life and live the life I desire?" If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, contact me now. I know that I can be of service to you in a rewarding, life changing manner. It is time. YOU are worth it!

The world has become an increasingly complex place to navigate these days. I am passionate about helping individuals, families and young people get through these challenging times together. I enjoy collaborating with schools and parents alike to best support children, teens, and young adults. I particularly enjoy supporting teen girls and women; teaching coping skills for anxiety and depression, skills to strengthen interpersonal relationships, build self-esteem, identify core values and ways to prioritize self-care, mindfulness, body positivity and overall wellness.

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.

I work both individually and in groups with men/boys seeking support exploring how masculine socialization relates to their problems, and cultivating healthier masculinity to heal themselves, their interpersonal relationships, and patriarchal systems of gender-based oppression in their communities. I also work with a variety of clients of different backgrounds and experiences looking for a therapist with an anti-oppressive lens, who will regard the client as the expert on their life and experiences, and see their struggles in the integrated context of the personal, cultural, and universal levels of their human experience.

My vision is to help people thrive and rediscover their human potential through the healing of mind, body, and spirit. I seek to inspire and empower individuals to succeed in all areas of their life, while unlocking their unique ability to heal themselves. With a holistic approach to person-centered care, I invite the healing process to become a unique therapeutic journey tailored to the needs of each individual, couple, or family.

My approach is collaborative and based on goals shared throughout the process. Ultimately, I aim to maintain a cooperative, safe experience, and to help my clients recognize their own wisdom and strength so they can gain confidence and ownership of their life.

Let's create a relationship that supports you to feel more freedom and power. We'll use movement to help you tap into the wisdom of your body and practice making choices.  I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of Michigan and Washington.

Healthy connections provide for relationships wherein we feel integrated, empowered, and validated. When these connections are damaged we can suffer physical pain, social isolation, instability and internal fragmentation. It’s at these times, a supportive advocate can assist in repairing damaged or lost connections through a therapeutic rapport. My work is done in relationship with you, exploring how stress, trauma, addiction or disease has impacted your connections and deciding which ones need to be repaired to restore balance to your life.

My ideal client is 20-99, willing to attend and participate in counseling. They want to be heard are willing to listen and actively engaged in trying something new. I believe it takes courage to reach out for guidance and support, which is why I respect clients autonomy, beliefs and values. Counseling is the process of moving forward through the difficulties and gaining the courage to seek your own path in life. My role is to facilitate this process using a variety of techniques based on a strong relationship. I am a former professor, university Director of Counseling, Corporate Employee Development Consultant & Mom.

Being human is difficult! I don’t claim to know all the answers, but I can offer tools for you to discover them for yourself. My goal is to help you create meaning & magic in your life. Together, we work to recognize maladaptive thought patterns & behaviors. From this awareness, you can choose the path that leads to a new, more joyful reality. Within my practice, I use psychological techniques such as CBT & EMDR alongside transpersonal tools such as mindfulness, meditation, movement & creative expression to help you work through life’s obstacles.

I am the Founder of Reset Brain and Body, an integrative mental health care company that is on a mission to redefine how people experience mental health care. I work specifically with C-Suite, Executive and Entrepreneurial clients looking to level up their intuition, remove habitual blockages and overcome trauma, cycles of stress, limiting beliefs and self-sabotage. In working with high-achieving clients, I bring a bold, creative and experiential approach unlike any traditional therapy experience. My own experience as a business owner and corporate director has led me to create a passionate approach to working with this clientele.

Guided Grace Family and Youth Services takes an altruistic approach to therapy. We realize that the world has evolved and therapeutic services cannot stay the same. We provide individual and family therapy by offering multiple services. Our newly renovated space allows us provide an “out of the box” approach to your journey to total wellness by offering groups such as; anger management, Grief, LGBTQ, Batterers Intervention, Sensory and much more. We offer on and off site Licensed therapists, pharmacy services, and an onsite Psychiatric Services. With added programs, we provide a wraparound approach to therapeutic services.