Therapists in White Lake, MI

At The Well Counseling we focus on providing a safe, caring, and a nonjudgmental environment, supporting you as you begin to address and cope with the challenges in your life. Drawing from your strengths, we will work together to develop new strategies, skills and perspectives in order that you may live a full and joyful life. We utilize creative therapies in order to compliment and deepen the healing process. We now offer academic and intelligence testing as well!

Generally, each person and I begin by exploring the issues that has brought them to seek out my services. This exploration entails a joint effort that unfolds over time. A relationship is formed that helps us both to see more clearly how the individual is operating in their everyday life. It is through such an exploration that the individual begins to understand themselves, and, especially, their more intimate relating. I also believe that the person leads the treatment such that we will only go as far as each person desires. I can offer ideas, but, in the end, it is the individual who leads us.

I am a fully licensed psychologist in the State of Michigan. Working with adults, I specialize in employing concepts of cognitive and behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help individuals manage a variety of mental and emotional issues, including Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, ADHD, Anger, and Behavioral Disorders. Through our work together, my patients learn to be more aware of their thoughts, identify their negative automatic thoughts, and reframe their thoughts such that they are more realistic and positive. Over time, this change in thinking has significant implications for the daily feelings that one experiences.

Are you constantly worrying what others think of you? Walking around on eggshells to make a good first impression? Do you find that your child's anxiety keeps them from being the loving person you know they are? I work with people of all ages who are trying to get the most out of their relationships and are finding that anxiety keeps getting in the way of feeling confident with others or at school. Having healthy relationships is the cornerstone of a balanced life. You know that there is no better time to resolve these issues of insecurity than now. I can help.

Do you feel stuck, anxious, depressed, alone? Are you ready to take the next step, but don't know where to begin or where to turn? Have you ever wondered if you're just reacting to life, rather than mastering it? Many of our experiences come from a place of great suffering, fears and surviving challenges.

I have a passion to help people work through issues and concerns so they can live a healthy and well balanced life. I have a Master of Arts degree (MA) in Counseling Education and a Bachelor of Science degree (BS) in Psychology. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). I have been in private practice for over five years and work with clients to address all personal, social, and emotional needs. I am also certified as a supervisor for LLPC therapists in the state of Michigan.

I have been a therapist since 2003 and if there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s that everyone needs someone to talk to. We all have feelings, whether we feel happy, excited, anxious, worried, nervous, sad or depressed—we need to get those feelings off our chest. Another thing I’ve learned over the years is keeping those feelings bottled up inside can and will make us sick. Why is something as simple as getting things off our chest so difficult to do? I believe it’s because of our pride and fear of judgment about our feelings. As a therapist, I truly strive to allow people to speak freely in a safe environment.

I have 47 years experience working with individuals, families and children to help them cope with life's changes and challenges. I have extensive experience working with chronic and persistent mental illness, such as major depression disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and anxiety. I also provide marriage counseling, couples counseling, premarital counseling and family therapy.

Prioritizing our own well-being can feel like one of life’s greatest challenges. However, recognizing we’re struggling and reaching out for help can reap the greatest rewards. In that process I strive to be a supportive and empathetic therapist working with you to meet individual goals, while figuring out what works best for you. At the core of the therapeutic relationship lies respect and trust, with the environment needing to feel safe and comfortable to ensure you feel heard and respected. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem, life changes, or self-image, I want to support you in your progress.

Are you a teenager or adult struggling with a lack of confidence? Do you worry constantly about what might happen or what other people think of you? Perhaps you are struggling with depression and you just don't feel like the person you once were. Sometimes when people are struggling they tend to wait it out, hoping things will get better. Occasionally things do improve but more often than not the waiting it out approach can result in symptoms worsening. It can also lead to developing harmful ways of coping like isolation or alcohol or drug use.

Are you looking to feel more hopeful about your future? Are you an adult who is stuck, or possibly dealing with trauma and other issues from your past and are motivated to heal? I would love to join you on your journey to healing! I am trained in EMDR, which is a powerful therapeutice way of processing through traumatic events and reducing the distress in your mind and body, so you can move forward in life. We, as humans, are complicated beings, but we all share the same basic need to be loved, encouraged, validated, and nurtured, and I promise to provide that for you, in a confidential, safe and comfortable setting.