Expressive Arts Therapists in Gladwin, MI

Natalie believes the answers to our own healing are within us, and that each person has their own unique path to discovering their purpose in life. Often times, we need support in our processes of growth, and her passion lies in supporting others in renewing their mind and body by instilling greater levels of well-being, fulfillment, and potential. Natalie has experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults as they navigate stressors, experience relational challenges, trauma, adjustment concerns, explore their identity, and more.

Knowing when to ask for help is hard. My ideal client is someone willing to take that step. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma - there is hope. Together, we can start walking towards a healthier you.

Welcome! Are you ready to unburden from ingrained patterns, heal trauma wounds, and welcome joy, connectedness, and wonderment into your life? I can help. I'm an attachment-focused and trauma-informed psychotherapist with a curious mind, open heart, and hearty sense of humor. I believe that therapy should feel nourishing and meaningful - and the effects should be transformative. As a Narrative, Mindfulness, Sandtray, and IFS trained therapist, I helps clients “re-author” their lives — often using experiential and expressive arts activities or guided ‘parts’ exercises in order to make space for new ways of thinking and understanding.

Have you ever felt like you’re craving something more in your life but aren’t sure where to start? Felt like you’re overwhelmed in your season of life or felt stuck in the same day-to-day cycle? I believe that we as humans possess a wide variety of strengths and are capable of far more than we give ourselves credit for. As a counselor, I believe that you are the expert on your own life. You are the one living it after all! My role is to work together with you on areas of your life that you’re craving change or that you’re experiencing a problem with.

Are you and your children struggling with the complexities of life during a pandemic, an unexpected change or conflict, or a traumatic event? I want to help you find the ways to navigate those challenges in a comfortable, connected, compassionate, and creative way.

Are you seeing a counselor you don't vibe with? Perhaps you're feeling down, anxious & unsure about the future or just feel that you aren't living your best life. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery, and can be experienced in various forms. I promote behavioral transformation by encouraging a positive outlook and the adoption of new attitudes and relationships through the use of expressive arts. I have the tools and professional experience to help you get back on track to obtain your successful outcome.

Are you struggling with increased emotional or physical difficulties due to the impact of isolation, covid 19, life transitions? Are you feeling increased Depression and Anxiety? Are you struggling with relationship issues? Has someone you love died or is in the process of dying? Are you struggling with other issues of grief or loss? Do you have medical issues that are impacting your emotional well being? Maybe you are needing help managing responses to past or current trauma? I am here for you. I will listen, support and encourage you. We will explore the difficult issues and create your unique healing plan together.

Safety, trust and empathy is the foundation of our therapeutic relationship. These features eventually become part of the catalyst to your growth. As a psychodynamic psychotherapist, our work together entails deep conversation about your thoughts, feelings, experiences and life story. I lead with compassion, curiosity and deep respect. Never losing sight of the honor it is to walk alongside you on your journey. I enjoy working with people seeking to better understand themselves while struggling with; anxiety, trauma, life transitions, depression and relationship issues. I am particularly well versed in grief, loss, death and dying.

It's time to embark on a transformative journey towards a healthier mind and fulfilling life. If you are stuck in a rut, feeling overwhelmed, grappling with low self-esteem, or when your actions do not align with your values, you may feel like you lost your spark. Especially when the coping mechanisms that used to help you no longer serve their purpose. It is tough to find meaning in your life when you are surrounded by struggles and it feels like nobody truly understands what you are going through. Enter your new therapist, ready to assist you in reaching your goals and transforming from mere survival to genuine thriving.

Welcome! My name is Alexis & I would like to help you explore & discover new methods to help you heal. My person centered approach & warming style will invite you to examine deep seated traumas, while peeling back the layers of dysfunctional behaviors to get to the core issues. It is my desire & aim to do no harm, learn your personality, character traits & then dig deeper into solution based modalities so we can develop a genuine rapport & plan of action to get & keep you on track! My motto is "Be Real While You Heal" & I firmly believe with in depth introspection & accountability, that we can obtain & solidify your healing!

I have experience with clinical disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and trauma, as well as issues related to life transitions; I specialize in self-esteem development and identity exploration. I provide therapeutic services for children, adolescents, and adults as well as individuals, couples, and families. My philosophical orientation is based in Rogerian theory and how we can invite change into our lives through congruency, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard. These qualities are the first tools with which we might build the foundation to a therapeutic relationship.

Currently Accepting New Telehealth Clients - The first step in healing is a desire to change. I am here to help and guide you along your journey of self discovery. Together we will use the creative process into self awareness; uncovering within yourself your natural ability, your own tools and skills to create a lasting change.

Dale is generally soft spoken and solution focused. He listens and is an outside to box, creative thinker who welcomes new thoughts and perspectives. Dale's approach includes a cognitive/postmodern approaches and the concept of a Wabi-Sabi 侘 寂 view that believes in the value found within the broken, tired, damaged, worn out self; We are all damaged & broken in some ways by life. We will work together, discovering new hope, beauty and perfection within our perceived life imperfections, injustice, hurt and pain that have held us back from becoming fully alive. Work together, as a to help you discover new hope, health and healing. . .

Life feels difficult to manage when we become stuck in the ways we navigate or react in the world. I look forward to supporting you onto a healthier pathway that moves you toward feeling better and increasing your capacity to address your triggers in a more productive way. I practice client-centered trauma-informed therapy and believe you inherently have the answers to solving the issues occurring within your life. I encourage you to take the steps to build a more satisfying life that includes deeper meaning, self-exploration, and hopefully adding some humor along the way.

Greetings! My name is Lori Hain and I am so excited to be a part of the Life Support LLC Grand Rapids team! I bring with me my extensive experience and individualized approach to caring for my clients. I have over 27 years of experience in a variety of areas. I specialize in addiction/substance abuse, personality disorders, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, OCD, panic disorders, dissociative disorders, couples/family counseling and a variety of other areas. I am comfortable working with many different types of individuals and couples and welcome diverse populations with open arms.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? Do you find yourself struggling to navigate through emotions or situations that seem insurmountable? You don't have to face these obstacles alone. Welcome to a safe haven where healing begins, where every step forward is supported with empathy, understanding, and expertise. I'm Christina, an LLPC dedicated to helping individuals like you rediscover strength, resilience, and inner peace. With a belief in the uniqueness of every individual, I approach therapy with an eclectic blend of modalities tailored to meet your specific needs and honor your unique background.

Does it seem like life is getting in your way? We can work together to improve the quality of your life. We will work together on your difficulties, identifying underlying, many times hidden, challenges such as loss, and/or trauma. We will set and work toward goals you set for yourself. Life is a journey and I look forward to meeting you and traveling with you on your journey to the life you want to live. I have experience working empathetically with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, social injustice and trauma.

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.

Are you an individual looking for work /life balance with a family, hobbies, passions, children an intimate relationship or desiring one using holistic therapy? We also work with athletes. improve from the inside out feeling recharged, empowered and confident. therapy can create smoother career, family and achieve a healthy & wellness lifestyle for individuals families, couples & teens. Gain inner wisdom, happiness, peace, pleasure & safety! Find your inner compass or carve a new path! I help untangle the knots for a realistic insightful life! My clients share with me: “You have helped me make important changes in my life”.