Family Systems Therapists in Norton Shores, MI

"Your Path to Well-being" We are a group of clinical and counseling psychologists. Dr. Chris Jansen-Yee is the supervising psychologist for four Master's Level, or Limited Licensed Psychologists serving the greater Muskegon area. We are general family practitioners yet each of us has areas of greater interest and focus. Our newest addition is Lucinda Barnum-Steggerda, MDiv, LMSW. Lucinda is an experienced master of social work clinician. She is a caring, dedicated healing professional with 31 years of experience in social services . She specializes in Trauma-Focused CBT with children & adults, integrating mind, body & spirit.

I have been providing therapy since 2016, gaining valuable experience in various settings, including transitional housing, correctional facilities, and home-based environments. My focus has been on supporting individuals facing a wide range of mental health and substance use challenges, with a specialization in treating anxiety, depression, and substance use-related issues.

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.

I enjoy working with youth, teens, and young adults, and athletes who struggle with anxiety, depression, and identity issues. Individuals looking for a person-centered approach where I am able to participate in a supportive role in the process. An ideal client might be looking for psycho-education, coping skills, a person who listens, or is unsure what their next step is toward their goals. Through our meetings goals and direction can be determined and success can be identified and tracked.

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.

My passion lies with helping others who are survivors of trauma, particularly complex trauma. If you have walked through life feeling something is "wrong", but not quite understanding what, not understanding why you have the reactions you do in different scenarios, this is where I can help make sense of it all. Whether you've been labeled as too sensitive, too emotional, or too much, I promise you are not.

Being a human doesn't come with a handbook, and I want to help you navigate the parts of life that you are struggling with. Adult and teenage depression, anxiety, communication, boundaries, stress, sexuality, marriage, relationships, and trauma are areas of therapy that I focus on. I am passionate about what I do and love to weave CBT, existentialism, and positive psychology into my therapeutic approach. These methods can help individuals overcome trauma, provide new perspectives, decrease pessimism, and improve motivation. My approach fosters the ability to talk without filters, embarrassment, or pressure.

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 have been providing counseling services to individuals, couples, and families dealing with issues of depression, anxiety, marital conflict, and parenting issues for more than 20 years. I also specialize in counseling for weight loss. I believe that counseling can help you to see things from a different perspective resulting in different personal choices.