Family Therapy in Dickinson County, MI

You woke up one day and realized that this was not the life you wanted or expected. Depression, anxiety, Postpartum Mood Disorders or other issues have left you feeling wrung out, stressed and useless. You don't do anything that takes real effort or makes you vulnerable in any way. Your relationships aren't fulfilling. You feel like you need a time out from life and so fill your free time with the internet or TV. You compare yourself to the pretty lives shown online and wonder 'why not me?'. You just want to stop feeling this way-- and fast.

I treat a broad age range of clients (1 to 100). I take a developmental and psychodynamic approach which examines early life experiences that affect one's development and current problems. As a marriage and family therapist, I treat both individuals and families, closely examining relationship challenges and providing ways to resolve them between parents and children, siblings, adult partners, and friends. I also specialize in assessment and treatment of trauma, abuse, dissociation, and PTSD. I have a dual approach of treating the source of one's problems and managing current difficulties.

It’s not easy to reach out for help. Many people feel they have to make it through life alone, especially after a loss. You may be experiencing depression, guilt, anger, or a mix of up and down emotions. I know these experiences can be overwhelming, and you don’t have to just tough it out. I admire anyone who takes the step to find the support they need. I help people who are suffering from all types of grief, whether that means losing a family member or friend, a pet, or the end of a relationship. I’m here to be a guide as you find your way back to yourself.

My specialties include helping people with anxiety, depression and substance use disorders. I am a trained marital therapist and have a strong background in family therapy. I work with all ages from four to ninety. Let me put my experience to work for you.

Accepting clients 3/1/2024. Offering a somatic approach that is trauma-informed, heart-centered and integrative. I work with children, teens, and adults undergoing life transitions, or who are recovering from challenging circumstances or trauma. I offer couples and family sessions in addition to individual sessions. I specialize in pregnancy/postpartum/parenting, TBI & head injury, and additionally support people undergoing grief and loss. "Shaina has helped me find my strength, confidence and embrace the challenge of motherhood as a deep practice. Seeing Shaina has been the best gift I could give to myself and my family." VT & MI.

My Practice Focus: Couples Counseling, Couples Counseling with Neuro-Diverse Couples, Recovery from Betrayal, Men’s Issues’, Career Evaluation and Change, Sexual Addiction , Depression and Anxiety, Identity Issues. I work with individuals and couples age 22 and up.

It takes a lot of courage to come to counseling and taking that first step can help you to achieve your personal goals. I enjoy working with clients from all life stages and helping them with whatever they are struggling with. Anyone can benefit from therapy at some point in their lives. I offer non-judgmental and confidential counseling services for children and adults.

Hello, my name is Amy Dagenais and I provide outpatient mental health counseling at Functional Behavior Services. Functional Behavior Services is a privately and locally owned company based in Marquette, MI. I graduated from Oakland University in 2018 with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I provide services to preschoolers, school aged children, adolescents, and families using an eclectic range of tools and therapies that are tailored to client needs. I use a child centered approach in a fun, hands-on way for children to express themselves, learn new strategies, and demonstrate their understanding.

Intention: support you in regulating your mood, improving relationships, elevate self-esteem, decrease repetitive/unhelpful thoughts, enhance communication skills, & process difficult life experiences. Natalie also offers unique parenting support to those that are struggling with understanding & relating to their children, or aren't the type of parent they dreamed they'd be. There are a variety of reasons why parenting ends up being much harder than we could have ever anticipated. Natalie can help you explore these reasons and get on the path to finding or returning to balance, as an individual and as a parent.

At times we have experienced difficulties; I believe remaining positive helps us through those times. I enjoy listening to individuals in in order to offer encouragement and solutions. My experiences include working with students in a public school setting, working with hospice as a Companion Sitter, and working with children, youth, and adult survivors of sexual assault. These experiences have allowed me the privilege to offer them emotional support, encouragement, increase their self confidence, as well as to learn holistic positive coping skills.

I am comfortable working with people 5 years old and up, of any identity, preference or belief. My approach to healing involves fostering understanding, compassion and acceptance for self and others and a feeling of connectedness. Some clients stick with me for the long haul; others find that one or a few sessions are helpful enough to give them the boost they need.

Life comes with so many different problems in very different shapes and sizes. What one person finds easy another might find incredibly challenging. My goal is to help you gain insight into whatever you identify as your problem. I believe my clients are the experts on their identified needs. So, whether your needs be related to anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting struggles, work place stress, unresolved trauma, or somewhere in between, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey to self-discovery.

**night and weekend appointments available.** ***Short duration high intensity Trauma Treatment offered*** My goal is to take a collaborative and honest approach to treatment. My clients “life worth living” goals are the primary focus to our psychotherapy. Are you struggling to cope with traumatic or stressful events and circumstances? Do you find building and maintaining personal relationships difficult? Do you sometimes feel it is especially challenging to feel or cope with your emotions? Is changing old behavior patters difficult for you? Let us build on your strengths to improve the functioning of your life.

Sex is one of the most exciting and intimate connections we can share with another person. Yet many experience sex and intimacy as a source of frustration or shame. Are you struggling with sexual desire, performance, or confidence? I work with individuals and couples dissatisfied with their sexual functioning or the quality and frequency of their sexual encounters. I specialize in the art of intimacy and helping people embrace their sexual selves.

My mission is to provide effective support as you navigate your way to better mental and physical health. I offer this support with a humanistic lens, attuned to your unique needs and personality. It is constructed on evidenced-based practice with a body-mind-spirit approach and pulls from each person’s innate strengths and abilities. Together we can work toward growth, healing, and wellness.

There are times when we need help in life. Now might be that time. Are you experiencing feelings of anxiety or depression? Maybe you’ve had a traumatic experience and have difficulty dealing with it? And maybe life’s stressors have caused difficulties in your relationships, work or school.

I believe in using a compassionate and non-judgmental approach to help you find solutions for ordinary and extraordinary life problems. It is my firm belief that any problem can be lessened or eliminated with creativity and a positive attitude towards change. Ultimately every person entering therapy has the ability to heal and thrive when guided towards their own unique solutions. I hope to offer this service to you and sincerely hope to hear from you.