Family Therapy in Spring Arbor, MI
I come alive helping others grow through their trauma and begin living life again. As an experienced therapist offering EMDR, I have worked in the mental health field since 2006 and specialize in trauma, PTSD, car accidents, violent attacks, couples/ family counseling, grief/loss, panic/anxiety disorders, and depression. I love working with children as well as adults and families. I strongly believe and practice treating each person as a whole, unique, and talented individual. I have earned two masters degrees in Social Worker and Public Administration, both received from Arizona State University.
I come alive helping others grow through their trauma and begin living life again. As an experienced therapist offering EMDR, I have worked in the mental health field since 2006 and specialize in trauma, PTSD, car accidents, violent attacks, couples/ family counseling, grief/loss, panic/anxiety disorders, and depression. I love working with children as well as adults and families. I strongly believe and practice treating each person as a whole, unique, and talented individual. I have earned two masters degrees in Social Worker and Public Administration, both received from Arizona State University.
I utilize an eclectic approach to counseling to meet the unique needs of individuals to support them to work toward their goals. These evidence-based approaches include Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I can support parent-child relationships for certain families using a framework to therapy called Child-Parent Psychotherapy. In addition, I draw from my knowledge and insight of the Three Principles; Mind, Thought, and Consciousness.
I utilize an eclectic approach to counseling to meet the unique needs of individuals to support them to work toward their goals. These evidence-based approaches include Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I can support parent-child relationships for certain families using a framework to therapy called Child-Parent Psychotherapy. In addition, I draw from my knowledge and insight of the Three Principles; Mind, Thought, and Consciousness.
April S Montague
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Spring Arbor, MI 49283
Waitlist for new clients
Being a teenager is harder than ever. The demands of school, friends, parents, sports, and social media are all vying for attention. In addition to all those responsibilities, adolescents are also going through the necessary and difficult process of figuring out who they are. They are setting the direction for their lives, defining their goals, and developing their identity. This is a daunting task and can bring up a lot of emotions. Parents often see this manifesting itself through anger, depression, anxiety, or high-risk behaviors.
Being a teenager is harder than ever. The demands of school, friends, parents, sports, and social media are all vying for attention. In addition to all those responsibilities, adolescents are also going through the necessary and difficult process of figuring out who they are. They are setting the direction for their lives, defining their goals, and developing their identity. This is a daunting task and can bring up a lot of emotions. Parents often see this manifesting itself through anger, depression, anxiety, or high-risk behaviors.
Catherine Kattula
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spring Arbor, MI 49283
Not accepting new clients
My passion is helping people develop greater personal strength while building closer connections with their loved ones. My 20+ years of experience includes helping others heal trauma, depression, relationship concerns, and anxiety. I especially enjoy working with women and with the LGBTQ+ community. My goal is to provide a secure, comfortable, and effective path to strengthen and nurture my clients. Welcome! (If I'm full, my office often has other wonderful clinicians available. Check out our website for more information!)
My passion is helping people develop greater personal strength while building closer connections with their loved ones. My 20+ years of experience includes helping others heal trauma, depression, relationship concerns, and anxiety. I especially enjoy working with women and with the LGBTQ+ community. My goal is to provide a secure, comfortable, and effective path to strengthen and nurture my clients. Welcome! (If I'm full, my office often has other wonderful clinicians available. Check out our website for more information!)
Rachel Flowers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Spring Arbor, MI 49283
Not accepting new clients
Taking that first step of seeking help is a brave step! The day to day struggle can feel exhausting, and I am here to help! I am a fully licensed clinical therapist with over fifteen years of experience in private practice. My goal is to ensure clients feel safe and are able to establish trust. When you come into my care, you will find a receptive, warm environment. My goal is to help clients learn to use appropriate tools for the improvement of their situation and to empower them to reach their own personal goals. It is a privilege to walk alongside my clients in their journey towards healing.
Taking that first step of seeking help is a brave step! The day to day struggle can feel exhausting, and I am here to help! I am a fully licensed clinical therapist with over fifteen years of experience in private practice. My goal is to ensure clients feel safe and are able to establish trust. When you come into my care, you will find a receptive, warm environment. My goal is to help clients learn to use appropriate tools for the improvement of their situation and to empower them to reach their own personal goals. It is a privilege to walk alongside my clients in their journey towards healing.
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Olive Leaf Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Jackson, MI 49203
Additionally, as a family pastor she is skilled in spiritual formation and life coaching.
Terri is known for her approachability and authenticity. She blends humor and empathy with an unwavering commitment to evidence-based practices and scientific principles. Terri received her Master’s in Counseling from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, where she learned to integrate rigorous biblical studies with the most recent science on mental health. She received the school’s highest honor, the Presidential Award for Academic Achievement and Contribution to the Seminary.
Additionally, as a family pastor she is skilled in spiritual formation and life coaching.
Terri is known for her approachability and authenticity. She blends humor and empathy with an unwavering commitment to evidence-based practices and scientific principles. Terri received her Master’s in Counseling from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, where she learned to integrate rigorous biblical studies with the most recent science on mental health. She received the school’s highest honor, the Presidential Award for Academic Achievement and Contribution to the Seminary.
Dr. Dawn Del Rio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Jackson, MI 49202 (Online Only)
Dr. Del Rio is a fully licensed psychotherapist. After receiving undergraduate and graduate degrees in psychology and clinical social work from MSU, she attended ULM and received her Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy. After her doctorate, she obtained her Sex Therapy certificate from the University of Michigan. Her educational path has provided a unique recipe of both micro and macro perspectives and has informed her clinical interpretations. She specializes in anxiety, OCD, trauma, and relationships. She utilizes evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral and Solution Focused Therapies.
Dr. Del Rio is a fully licensed psychotherapist. After receiving undergraduate and graduate degrees in psychology and clinical social work from MSU, she attended ULM and received her Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy. After her doctorate, she obtained her Sex Therapy certificate from the University of Michigan. Her educational path has provided a unique recipe of both micro and macro perspectives and has informed her clinical interpretations. She specializes in anxiety, OCD, trauma, and relationships. She utilizes evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral and Solution Focused Therapies.
I have also helped victims of sexual abuse as a family advocate for JCCAC and as a Crisis Clinician for a local CCBHC.
I am an experienced clinician who has a passion for helping others become the “best version of yourself.” My focus is to help others overcome trauma and internal obstacles for improved wellness and healing. With my non-judgmental, empathetic, and person-centered approach, I aim for meaningful connections in helping individuals achieve their personal goals towards growth, courage, and empowerment.
I have also helped victims of sexual abuse as a family advocate for JCCAC and as a Crisis Clinician for a local CCBHC.
I am an experienced clinician who has a passion for helping others become the “best version of yourself.” My focus is to help others overcome trauma and internal obstacles for improved wellness and healing. With my non-judgmental, empathetic, and person-centered approach, I aim for meaningful connections in helping individuals achieve their personal goals towards growth, courage, and empowerment.
The therapeutic relationship provides a safe and supportive environment for you, your child, or family to change what's not working.
What brings you to my office? The answers to this question are as varied as are the people who seek counseling with me. You may have a problem or disappointment with your health, self-esteem/worth, relationships, school, work, mood, or boundaries. People reach out to me when, despite being very capable, they have not been able to get their lives on the course that they desire. I believe that the changes and healing you want to accomplish can be brought about by the combination of my skills, your knowledge of yourself, and the strong working relationship that we will establish together.
The therapeutic relationship provides a safe and supportive environment for you, your child, or family to change what's not working.
What brings you to my office? The answers to this question are as varied as are the people who seek counseling with me. You may have a problem or disappointment with your health, self-esteem/worth, relationships, school, work, mood, or boundaries. People reach out to me when, despite being very capable, they have not been able to get their lives on the course that they desire. I believe that the changes and healing you want to accomplish can be brought about by the combination of my skills, your knowledge of yourself, and the strong working relationship that we will establish together.
Welcome, I am glad you are here! I certainly understand the first steps in the therapeutic journey can be daunting yet, inspiring. I am proud of you for taking the initiative with your search! I implement a strengths-based approach through numerous therapeutic interventions to address presenting concerns while creating a safe and comfortable environment. I am a trained clinician in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed, and a Certified School Social Worker (SSW).
Welcome, I am glad you are here! I certainly understand the first steps in the therapeutic journey can be daunting yet, inspiring. I am proud of you for taking the initiative with your search! I implement a strengths-based approach through numerous therapeutic interventions to address presenting concerns while creating a safe and comfortable environment. I am a trained clinician in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed, and a Certified School Social Worker (SSW).
Amber Joy Norwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Jackson, MI 49203
Amber Norwood, LMSW-C has a broad range of clinical experiences including the areas of domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health, trauma, parenting and relational struggles. She has completed internships at Vera House, Inc and Family Services and Children's Aid. She has been an affiliate professor of Social Work at Spring Arbor University since 2010. She has work experiences at AWARE, Inc as the Child and Family Advocate, at Highfields, Inc. as a Home-based therapist/Outreach counselor, and at A Healing Place, LLC. She currently owns and operates Waves of Change, LLC, a private practice in Jackson, MI.
Amber Norwood, LMSW-C has a broad range of clinical experiences including the areas of domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health, trauma, parenting and relational struggles. She has completed internships at Vera House, Inc and Family Services and Children's Aid. She has been an affiliate professor of Social Work at Spring Arbor University since 2010. She has work experiences at AWARE, Inc as the Child and Family Advocate, at Highfields, Inc. as a Home-based therapist/Outreach counselor, and at A Healing Place, LLC. She currently owns and operates Waves of Change, LLC, a private practice in Jackson, MI.
I specialize working with children and adolescents through individual and family therapy.
I can be of help if you are struggling with your child or adolescent rather than enjoying his or her gifts. I can assist you if you're facing frustrations due to personal, mental or behavioral struggles that are affecting your relationships, work, home, school and/or personal situations. I provide research proven interventions and match them to the difficulties you are experiencing and the situation you are in. I enjoy working with all ages and types of clients. The largest part of therapy is connecting with your therapist. I will make this an easy process for you.
I specialize working with children and adolescents through individual and family therapy.
I can be of help if you are struggling with your child or adolescent rather than enjoying his or her gifts. I can assist you if you're facing frustrations due to personal, mental or behavioral struggles that are affecting your relationships, work, home, school and/or personal situations. I provide research proven interventions and match them to the difficulties you are experiencing and the situation you are in. I enjoy working with all ages and types of clients. The largest part of therapy is connecting with your therapist. I will make this an easy process for you.
If you are having trouble with your relationship, or need help with building a stronger family, I am able to guide couples and families to have healthier, loving relationships. I also help individuals with trauma, grief, and anxiety disorders to overcome their emotional barriers and heal their hearts from loss.
If you are having trouble with your relationship, or need help with building a stronger family, I am able to guide couples and families to have healthier, loving relationships. I also help individuals with trauma, grief, and anxiety disorders to overcome their emotional barriers and heal their hearts from loss.
As a clinician, I focus on collaborative and client centered treatment, as it allows for improvement in all facets of a client’s quality of life. Further, it fosters my ability to work holistically towards a client’s personal and family goals in unique and effective ways, as there is greater opportunity for therapeutic rapport and sense of personal control over challenges. I utilize a cognitive behavioral approach, though have become more attune to hybrid interventions that best suit individual needs. I have been a Certified Brain Injury Specialist for several years and continue to strive towards serving this population.
As a clinician, I focus on collaborative and client centered treatment, as it allows for improvement in all facets of a client’s quality of life. Further, it fosters my ability to work holistically towards a client’s personal and family goals in unique and effective ways, as there is greater opportunity for therapeutic rapport and sense of personal control over challenges. I utilize a cognitive behavioral approach, though have become more attune to hybrid interventions that best suit individual needs. I have been a Certified Brain Injury Specialist for several years and continue to strive towards serving this population.
Jeff N Frommeyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Jackson, MI 49201 (Online Only)
I believe in person-centered, asset-based, cognitive behavioral therapy, exploring the internal and external resources and strengths of each individual, couple, or family.
I enjoy treating clients of all ages with a variety of mental health concerns. My special areas of interest include grief & loss, geriatric issues, traumatic brain injury, marital and relationship issues, men's issues, depression, and anxiety. I am a llifelong Christian, though interested in other faiths and open to providing faith-based counseling to individuals of varying faith backgrounds. I value diversity and am interested in counseling persons of varying cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
I believe in person-centered, asset-based, cognitive behavioral therapy, exploring the internal and external resources and strengths of each individual, couple, or family.
I enjoy treating clients of all ages with a variety of mental health concerns. My special areas of interest include grief & loss, geriatric issues, traumatic brain injury, marital and relationship issues, men's issues, depression, and anxiety. I am a llifelong Christian, though interested in other faiths and open to providing faith-based counseling to individuals of varying faith backgrounds. I value diversity and am interested in counseling persons of varying cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
I'm trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Divorce Mediation, and I have recently been studying Internal Family Systems.
I strive for my clients to get something out of every session. I have a very conversational style and I want you to feel motivated to come to sessions because we can have fun and laugh as well as work on the hard stuff. I think your success in therapy will also mean finding some solid goals for yourself, such as using new ways of thinking or finding skills that you can practice. I have seen clients of all ages and from many different walks of life, and I love being able to find stuff in common with everyone. If you want to feel better, that is a great place for us to start the conversation.
I'm trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Divorce Mediation, and I have recently been studying Internal Family Systems.
I strive for my clients to get something out of every session. I have a very conversational style and I want you to feel motivated to come to sessions because we can have fun and laugh as well as work on the hard stuff. I think your success in therapy will also mean finding some solid goals for yourself, such as using new ways of thinking or finding skills that you can practice. I have seen clients of all ages and from many different walks of life, and I love being able to find stuff in common with everyone. If you want to feel better, that is a great place for us to start the conversation.
Linsay Wykoff
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LLPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jackson, MI 49201
I concentrate in marriage and family issues for individuals and couples.
Everyone gets lost sometimes. Your goal is to get back to normal, to be happy. It is my goal to help you discover that path. My style of counseling is very intuitive & empowering. I let you lead because I want to help you explore reasons for why you do what you do, how it worked in your history, and options for future change.
I concentrate in marriage and family issues for individuals and couples.
Everyone gets lost sometimes. Your goal is to get back to normal, to be happy. It is my goal to help you discover that path. My style of counseling is very intuitive & empowering. I let you lead because I want to help you explore reasons for why you do what you do, how it worked in your history, and options for future change.
Boundaries, Christian Counseling, Communication, Conflict resolution, Divorce / Separation / Reconciliation, Family Counseling, Forgiveness/Reconciliation, Groups, Healthy Sexuality, Marriage Counseling, Men’s Issues, Parenting, Porn Addiction Recovery, Premarital Counseling, Relational Counseling.
Hello! I love to see marriages and families functioning at their greatest potential. I believe that to have a healthy marriage and family, you must first have healthy individuals. That’s why I focus on couples as a whole but also on the individuals within the family unit. I help people work on themselves so that they can have a healthy and happy family. The great thing is that if you heal your family, you can build a lasting legacy! I also help men with pornography and other sexual addictions. If that’s an issue for you, there’s no need to fight it alone. Let’s talk.
Boundaries, Christian Counseling, Communication, Conflict resolution, Divorce / Separation / Reconciliation, Family Counseling, Forgiveness/Reconciliation, Groups, Healthy Sexuality, Marriage Counseling, Men’s Issues, Parenting, Porn Addiction Recovery, Premarital Counseling, Relational Counseling.
Hello! I love to see marriages and families functioning at their greatest potential. I believe that to have a healthy marriage and family, you must first have healthy individuals. That’s why I focus on couples as a whole but also on the individuals within the family unit. I help people work on themselves so that they can have a healthy and happy family. The great thing is that if you heal your family, you can build a lasting legacy! I also help men with pornography and other sexual addictions. If that’s an issue for you, there’s no need to fight it alone. Let’s talk.
Gail Brenton Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CCM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jackson, MI 49201
I have over 30 years of counseling and case management experience, helping clients with a variety of concerns: depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, codependency, boundaries, self-esteem, life adjustments, grief/loss, work-related concerns, substance use disorders, health issues, caregiver stress, etc. I can assist someone with short-term solution focused counseling, or more chronic concerns such as abuse and trauma. I also offer completion of the Substance Use Evaluation for Driver License Appeal in Michigan. I am also Board Certified Case Manager, as my "day job" is a CM in medical family practice.
I have over 30 years of counseling and case management experience, helping clients with a variety of concerns: depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, codependency, boundaries, self-esteem, life adjustments, grief/loss, work-related concerns, substance use disorders, health issues, caregiver stress, etc. I can assist someone with short-term solution focused counseling, or more chronic concerns such as abuse and trauma. I also offer completion of the Substance Use Evaluation for Driver License Appeal in Michigan. I am also Board Certified Case Manager, as my "day job" is a CM in medical family practice.
Please contact me if you are looking for a longer term therapeutic relationship that provides support and resources as we work to help you overcome anxiety, depression, and family conflict by creating an environment where you feel safe, your strengths are emphasized, your individual diversity is celebrated, and your treatment is paced appropriately for you. Often times this therapeutic relationship provides a space where you can unpack past experiences and gain perspective as to how past events may impact your life, relationships, and choices today.
Please contact me if you are looking for a longer term therapeutic relationship that provides support and resources as we work to help you overcome anxiety, depression, and family conflict by creating an environment where you feel safe, your strengths are emphasized, your individual diversity is celebrated, and your treatment is paced appropriately for you. Often times this therapeutic relationship provides a space where you can unpack past experiences and gain perspective as to how past events may impact your life, relationships, and choices today.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.