Expressive Arts Therapists in Ingham County, MI

I became a therapist because I believe people can do hard things. Regardless of where your path has led you - or has yet to lead you - as your therapist I will meet you where you are and empower you to find your inner strength. Everyone is at a different stage of their healing journey and I will walk alongside you on yours. When we work together, your sense of safety and security is my biggest priority; I firmly believe healing cannot happen in the presence of judgement. I welcome and celebrate all identities and appreciate the individuality of your experiences.

As a dedicated grief therapist, my primary focus lies in offering support and guidance to individuals grappling with the profound impact of chronic illness, depression, anxiety, trauma, and loss. My practice is open to individuals across all age groups, acknowledging that grief and its accompanying challenges do not discriminate by age. My core objective is to assist my clients in navigating the significant changes and upheavals in their lives brought on by their unique circumstances. I firmly believe in the power of a strengths-based perspective to foster resilience and healing.

**Accepting new clients** Strong people ask for help, knowing that everybody has a story and within each of us lies the ability to examine the past so we can move into the future. I encourage you to ask yourself not "what's wrong with me ?" but rather, "what happened to me?" Stop thinking "I need therapy" and start focusing on "I want therapy." Therapy is not about mental illness - it's about mental health. Focus on the fact that therapy is an experience that is normal, natural and a journey others have navigated. Life presents all of us with challenges but if we meet the challange and learn from it then we also grow from it.

I believe that everyone needs some extra support at times. My goal as a therapist is to work collaboratively with clients to help them find their way through life’s challenges. I focus on encouraging the client as the expert on their own life. As an EMDR trained therapist and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, I draw from a trauma-informed, eclectic, strengths-based, approach that might include elements of EMDR (EYE Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy informed skills practice (DBT), trauma-informed mindfulness and yoga/ Y12sr, Polyvagal Theory (

I provide an environment of safety, cooperation, and compassion to guide you in finding hope and facing difficulty within your life. We all have an ability to improve ourselves. I specialize in working with middle aged and older adult, and youth and adolescents individually and in groups. Crises such as financial, mental, physical, emotional, and identity require compassion and skills to grow. I also work with adults who are physically or mentally disabled and have chronic health needs, including epilepsy. My goal is to help people find hope, direction, meaning, and fulfilment, and teach skills to improve mental health.

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.

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.

As an LCSW therapist, I have greatly improved the lives of children and their families by understanding that each family and child is unique. I believe the success of every child begins within the family unit. Prior to becoming an MSW therapist, I worked for 15+ years as a Montessori teacher guiding the development of children. This experience allows me to address children's academic and emotional needs. Let me help you establish a strong and positive bond with your children.

My primary modes of therapy include emotionally focused, attachment, narrative, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. I practice being mindful of each client's uniqueness and customize the therapeutic encounter based on what is needed. I know this may change weekly, and I strive to be flexible enough to follow the client while providing a solid direction for change.

Welcome prospective clients! Are you or your child having trouble performing at work or school? Having personal or peer problems? Creating a comfortable setting for clients is of utmost importance to me. When clients feel safe, we are able to form an authentic relationship of trust that leads to creative and collaborative problem-solving. The intention of therapy is always a more productive, less stressful and peaceful life. Treatment strategies are person-centered and warm-hearted, tailored to each person's unique personality, development, needs and goals.

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.

I assist in empowering clients to navigate life's transitions with a holistic approach to wellness and personalized client care. I guide clients setting and pursuing their therapeutic goals with client-centered interventions. My social work interests involve supporting people and communities through life's many transitions, as change and transitions are the places where learning, growth, foundation, and success stem from. I provide a nurturing, safe, and healing space for clients and interventions that match client needs. My mission is to empower individuals and communities with the tools needed to thrive in wellness.

Are you frustrated with the chaos, but don't know how to change it? Does your child need help? Is your family stuck in a rut? Are your kids hurting inside or struggling with life's challenges? I offer specialized therapy services to children and families, combining traditional talk therapy with the latest developments in play therapy. Because play is one of the fundamental building blocks of all communication; it works, even with very young children.

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.

I work with individual or groups of adults or children who seek help with issues of grief and loss, anxiety, depression, health concerns, life transitions, addiction and or co-occurring disorders. My role as a professional counselor is to listen and help each client identify strengths & challenges, set appropriate goals and skill-build to reach them. My training is from a cognitive behavioral framework and my approach is holistic. I assist clients in bringing physical, mental emotional and spiritual understanding and balance to their lives.

My approach to therapy is rooted in understanding, compassion, and evidence-based techniques. Being with me feels relaxed, approachable, and genuine, much like a comforting chat over coffee. I firmly believe that therapy is a collaborative journey where the therapist and client work hand in hand to navigate challenges and seek growth. My style is both empathetic and proactive, aiming to help individuals reframe unhelpful thought patterns and build effective coping mechanisms.

YaShica is a life coach and licensed mental health therapist. She has master’s degrees in theology and social work. Therapy should be a safe place to heal and work through life’s issues. She is a compassionate individual with a heart for people. Her natural empathy and welcoming personality create a safe and non-judgmental environment. YaShica’s wide variety of careers helps her see things from a different viewpoint than most people. In addition, her prior careers have given her a valuable set of skills to help others heal. She focuses on a strength-based therapeutic approach to help clients heal.

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”.

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.