Emotionally Focused Therapists in 49441

I have worked with children and families in numerous positions from schools, therapy, and medical primary care settings. My passion lies in working with young children, teens, and families as they go through life transitions. I have completed a Sport Social Work Certification to work specifically with athletes who are struggling with mental health impacting their performance and within their personal life.

Anne works will all gender expressions, sexual orientations, races, and religions. She finds the most success with those who have decided that they are ready and committed to learning about themselves and starting their new journey of growth, trusting the therapeutic process together.

I believe in creating a warm and safe place where people can feel comfortable working through their difficulties and emerge with new strength. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families on a wide range of personal and interpersonal issues. Some people have a clear idea of the problem they want to address, and others are simply experiencing too much difficulty and only know that something needs to change. In either case, I explore their individual experiences and perspectives, and what they would like out of the therapeutic process before collaboratively developing the interventions and tools that best meet their needs.

My focus is supporting children, youth, adults & families with behavior and thought changes for those experiencing sadness, anger, irritability, nervousness, lack of motivation, sleeping to much or to little, negative thoughts/feelings, anxiety, depression, traumatic events, family dysfunction, and parenting challenges. Together, we will assess your needs and use your strengths to build a therapeutic approach that works for you. I use a variety of interventions and will work to understand what you need and find what fits you. Sessions can take place in person at my Muskegon office or teletherapy throughout Michigan.

Regardless of what is bringing you in to therapy, my goal is to provide a safe and accepting space to promote healing. I am experienced in working with adolescents and adults on their personal growth. I am specialized in trauma therapies such as EMDR and work to meet my clients where they are at. I have experience in working with diverse populations, and am LGBTQ affirming, including gender-affirming care. I work to help clients feel understood and to facilitate change based on their goals and values.

Life can be difficult at times and often we struggle to navigate those challenging times. Marriage and trauma difficulties, in particular, can be very personal and often leave us feeling extremely confused and lonely. As a therapist I use the Gottman Method Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy to assist couples. I work with my clients to identify a specific cycle of conflict, identify and express personal longings, increase level of intimacy, and put trust/commitment back into relationships. I also use EMDR, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to explore, educate and empower those with trauma and each person I come in contact with.

Harbor Psychological Associates is an established group of experienced, skilled and compassionate mental health professionals providing confidential, quality services. We are psychologists and counselors who are here to help adults, children, couples and families who are dealing with a wide range of issues. Our therapists are licensed and/or certified in their respective disciplines, have advanced degrees and specialty training. We offer both telehealth and in-person sessions. Our offices are in a beautiful old home located in the historic district of downtown Muskegon.

I enjoy working with individual adults of all ages, adolescents, and couples. I provide therapy services as well as psychological and ADHD testing for most ages.

I enjoy working with with families, couples, and individuals from various religious and ethnic backgrounds. I have been married for 45 years and raised five children. My family experiences together with specialized training in relationships, domestic abuse, and parenting have prepared me to work with a variety of family dynamics. I have two Masters degrees in Psychology -clinical and counseling. I have a doctorate in clinical psychology. I also work with PTSD, ADHD and personality assessments, depression, anxiety, various mood disorders, relationship issues, post affair couple counseling, pre-marital counseling, grief & loss

Need someone to listen and support you through difficult issues? I provide an Integrative approach using Trauma Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, CBT, Interpersonal Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Drama Therapy, where appropriate. I believe it is my job to provide the supportive environment, professional insight, and researched-based strategies to allow the client to grow. I want to help my clients become their best selves.

Are you ready to overcome past traumatic experiences and generation cycles which prevent you from flourishing? If you answered yes, let's partner together in your healing journey. Start today by contacting me at 616-537-2401.

Life can be scary and uncertain. Especially right now. We are all trying to figure out how to feel "normal" through the increased & unexpected stressors brought by the pandemic. We often don't consider the importance in asking for help until we feel so heavy we don't know where to turn. My role is to help you identify your strengths and help provide tools to manage the difficult emotions. Anxiety, depression, and fear are all exacerbated during a time of crisis. Some of us are isolated without much social support and are experiencing strain in our relationships with family, friends, or colleagues.

Are you facing difficulties in your personal life, whether in your relationships with partners, family, or friends or dealing with the mental health impact of life stressors or women's health issues? Know that you are not alone. Many individuals encounter similar challenges. As a clinical therapist specializing in these areas, I understand the complexities of these issues, which can exacerbate anxiety and depression, making daily life more challenging.

Sessions are 100 percent, online! I help people who have experienced difficulty in their lives and find themselves experiencing anxiety, depression, or triggered by events from their past." You do not have to "go it alone!" Choosing a therapist can be both stressful and a great opportunity! You are the expert of you! Whatever stressful situation you find yourself facing, I will provide a safe place, suited to help us figure things out together. My goal is to meet you, with unconditional positive regard. I act as a partner in your journey toward healing.

Lynnel Brewster is the Clinical Director at Sanford Behavioral Health. She has worked in the health field for 24 years. She is a registered nurse as well as a licensed professional counselor. Lynnel’s years of experience include working in hospital and home settings, residential addiction treatment centers, and private practice. Lynnel also has her limited license in marriage and family therapy. In addition, sh is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Lynnel has counseled groups, families, and individuals with substance use and co-occurrng disorders. She is backed by a mulitdimentional team of clinical and medical professionals.

Feel misunderstood? Have repetitive disagreements? Feel numb? Argue finances? Intimacy and sexuality stagnant? Co-parenting frustrations? Desperate and unsure where to start? Previous therapy fell short? Teetering on the edge of divorce and don't really want it? If any of these words resonate with you - it's time to upgrade your coupleship map! Amy will be your guide during a customized two day immersion program as each of you dig deep into where your patterns originate, learn to shift your mindset, learn new skills, and practice them in a safe environment. Begin your journey with a complimentary 80 minute consultation.

New in-person office appointments available in Norton Shores/Muskegon. Adjusting to change, overcoming trauma, addictions, unhealthy coping patterns can be hard.It helps to have a trusted person to work through the dilemmas life throws at you. You want to release those burdens, feel contentment with your life, satisfaction in your relationship, be happy. Let me be that person to support your emotional processing, be the sounding board to help you make the best decisions, that trusted professional to make your goals the main focus. Secretary of State Driver's License Reinstatement Assessments and drug screens available.

I will partner with you as together we discover solutions that result in your healing. It is my goal that you will feel safe, heard, valued, and empowered in my counseling room. I individualize your experience so it best fits your needs, whether it's relationship difficulties, child / parent attachment complications, intensive trauma recovery, family disruptions, or gaining skills to help regulate moods and improve motivation.

With the ease and flexibility of teletherapy, join me from the comfort of your own home on our therapy journey together! The courage it takes to acknowledge the impact of life stressors on your confidence and emotional wellbeing can feel monumental. The expectation to navigate individual, family and life transitions without a supportive guide can feel crippling especially while struggling to find healthy ways of thinking and problem solving. Together we can work on: Improving mental health - Increasing self-awareness and self-esteem - Enhancing interpersonal relationships - Increase resilience & ability to manage life's challenges