Therapists in 49686
Karen J Van Zuiden
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49686
As a strength-based therapist, I believe that you are the author of your own story. It is my honor to accompany you on your journey, helping you to reframe the barriers that prevent you from becoming your best self. My focus is not merely on surviving but on thriving. I work with individuals across the lifespan, from ages 16 to 90, guiding you through the inevitable changes and transitions that come with each stage of life. Navigating these shifts is crucial for building resilience and emotional well-being. Together, we will explore your strengths, even when you feel weakest, to uncover hope and a sense of control.
As a strength-based therapist, I believe that you are the author of your own story. It is my honor to accompany you on your journey, helping you to reframe the barriers that prevent you from becoming your best self. My focus is not merely on surviving but on thriving. I work with individuals across the lifespan, from ages 16 to 90, guiding you through the inevitable changes and transitions that come with each stage of life. Navigating these shifts is crucial for building resilience and emotional well-being. Together, we will explore your strengths, even when you feel weakest, to uncover hope and a sense of control.
Connective Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Traverse City, MI 49686
Book with me now by clicking on my website! Are you thinking about making positive changes in your life? You've come this far, nice work! Let's take the next steps together. I believe we all have strengths we can use to navigate life's inevitable challenges, whether it's overcoming anxious thoughts, navigating the ups and downs of adolescence and parenting, or improving the quality of your relationships.
Book with me now by clicking on my website! Are you thinking about making positive changes in your life? You've come this far, nice work! Let's take the next steps together. I believe we all have strengths we can use to navigate life's inevitable challenges, whether it's overcoming anxious thoughts, navigating the ups and downs of adolescence and parenting, or improving the quality of your relationships.
Kaylee Patterson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49686
Waitlist for new clients
A trusting relationship is the most important part of working with a counselor. When we feel heard, understood and empathized with, we can begin to self-reflect and grow. It is a part of the human experience to suffer, struggle and be challenged! It is through relationship with others that our stories can be witnessed and healing can occur.
A trusting relationship is the most important part of working with a counselor. When we feel heard, understood and empathized with, we can begin to self-reflect and grow. It is a part of the human experience to suffer, struggle and be challenged! It is through relationship with others that our stories can be witnessed and healing can occur.
Kacie Berthelot
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49686 (Online Only)
As a therapist passionate about healthy relationships, family dynamics, and trauma treatment, I am here to support you on your journey towards healing and growth. I am dedicated to creating a trusting and compassionate space where we can work together to break negative cycles, heal past traumas, and foster positive change.
As a therapist passionate about healthy relationships, family dynamics, and trauma treatment, I am here to support you on your journey towards healing and growth. I am dedicated to creating a trusting and compassionate space where we can work together to break negative cycles, heal past traumas, and foster positive change.
I believe that all humans are created with the desire to heal and move to wholeness. Life events, family of origin or trauma can disrupt this wholeness often leaving in it's place anxiety, depression and feeling stuck. It is my honor to collaborate with my clients to restore balance and return to a place of wholeness, joy and security.
I believe that all humans are created with the desire to heal and move to wholeness. Life events, family of origin or trauma can disrupt this wholeness often leaving in it's place anxiety, depression and feeling stuck. It is my honor to collaborate with my clients to restore balance and return to a place of wholeness, joy and security.
My personal motto is "No mud. No lotus." To me, this means, without suffering there cannot be beauty. My entire life I have been fascinated with resilience- the ability to overcome. What makes people stronger when they they have faced so much adversity? I started my career focused on how to help people become more resilient, and along the way I have learned so much, not just about overcoming obstacles, but also about building up strengths.
My personal motto is "No mud. No lotus." To me, this means, without suffering there cannot be beauty. My entire life I have been fascinated with resilience- the ability to overcome. What makes people stronger when they they have faced so much adversity? I started my career focused on how to help people become more resilient, and along the way I have learned so much, not just about overcoming obstacles, but also about building up strengths.
Samantha Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-C
Verified Verified
Traverse City, MI 49686 (Online Only)
Life is filled with challenges, especially when navigating relationships, whether interpersonal or with systems like CMH, schools, CPS, or healthcare. I specialize in couples and family counseling. With more than 25 years of experience supporting families advocating for their children or adult children with autism, ADHD, or developmental and mental health challenges, These challenges can lead to institutional trauma when system breakdowns cause harm or distress. Such circumstances can drain emotional resources, leaving one feeling powerless and overwhelmed. If this sounds familiar, I am here to help.
Life is filled with challenges, especially when navigating relationships, whether interpersonal or with systems like CMH, schools, CPS, or healthcare. I specialize in couples and family counseling. With more than 25 years of experience supporting families advocating for their children or adult children with autism, ADHD, or developmental and mental health challenges, These challenges can lead to institutional trauma when system breakdowns cause harm or distress. Such circumstances can drain emotional resources, leaving one feeling powerless and overwhelmed. If this sounds familiar, I am here to help.
These last few years of the pandemic have been very difficult for most people. I have seen a surge in anxiety, depression, loneliness, stress on marriages and family relationships, health issues, and loads of despair and grief. The pandemic has seemed to push some of these issues to the front and center for people and they can no longer be avoided or dismissed. It is a sensitive time for people to begin addressing their need for help. It can be so overwhelming and difficult to know how to begin talking about it - especially with someone who is a stranger such as myself.
These last few years of the pandemic have been very difficult for most people. I have seen a surge in anxiety, depression, loneliness, stress on marriages and family relationships, health issues, and loads of despair and grief. The pandemic has seemed to push some of these issues to the front and center for people and they can no longer be avoided or dismissed. It is a sensitive time for people to begin addressing their need for help. It can be so overwhelming and difficult to know how to begin talking about it - especially with someone who is a stranger such as myself.
In today's world, parenting is challenging. In many cases, we are raising our children with little support from others. And, our children are faced with a great deal of stress and outside influence such as social media, high education standards, and reduced opportunity for success after graduation. As a parent, you want your children to be happy, self-confident, and contributing members of society.
In today's world, parenting is challenging. In many cases, we are raising our children with little support from others. And, our children are faced with a great deal of stress and outside influence such as social media, high education standards, and reduced opportunity for success after graduation. As a parent, you want your children to be happy, self-confident, and contributing members of society.
Lindsey Beaver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49686
Have you ever found yourself unable to feel better, despite past attempts to think your way out and move forward? Like a cycle you can't escape? Is it sometimes hard to "human"- to socialize, get yourself to focus, to navigate sensory overwhelm, or even to communicate to others? Maybe you've seen therapists in the past who seemed to be puzzled by you or not on your wavelength so you felt stuck. Are you looking to get to the root of these challenges and heal them for good instead of chronically coping just to get by? Do you need to make a change, but don't want to simply talk about your feelings? The good news is everyone can heal.
Have you ever found yourself unable to feel better, despite past attempts to think your way out and move forward? Like a cycle you can't escape? Is it sometimes hard to "human"- to socialize, get yourself to focus, to navigate sensory overwhelm, or even to communicate to others? Maybe you've seen therapists in the past who seemed to be puzzled by you or not on your wavelength so you felt stuck. Are you looking to get to the root of these challenges and heal them for good instead of chronically coping just to get by? Do you need to make a change, but don't want to simply talk about your feelings? The good news is everyone can heal.
Inner Compass Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Traverse City, MI 49686 (Online Only)
Dealing with stress is something that everyone experiences, regardless of age or life stage. It can become overwhelming in various situations. Neglecting your mental health can lead to not just a lackluster life, but a miserable one. Connect with Inner Compass Therapy. We can address any concerns you have through therapy. My goal is to help you navigate your emotions instead of telling you what to do about them, so that you can find peace and happiness for yourself.
Dealing with stress is something that everyone experiences, regardless of age or life stage. It can become overwhelming in various situations. Neglecting your mental health can lead to not just a lackluster life, but a miserable one. Connect with Inner Compass Therapy. We can address any concerns you have through therapy. My goal is to help you navigate your emotions instead of telling you what to do about them, so that you can find peace and happiness for yourself.
Rebecca Layton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49686
I have a particular focus on women's issues, ADHD, OCD, infertility and compassion fatigue.
Similarly to many of you, the pandemic created an opportunity for me to re-evaluate my choices and to step out of that comfort zone and move towards something new. Exploring new paths can be intimidating but it is also exciting. What I hope to provide for each of my clients as we work together: a place where it is safe to be both vulnerable and brave as you work towards healing and towards your own goals. My focus is working with women, LGBTQ+ individuals, especially those in the helping professions and poly/ethically non monogamous relationships.
I have a particular focus on women's issues, ADHD, OCD, infertility and compassion fatigue.
Similarly to many of you, the pandemic created an opportunity for me to re-evaluate my choices and to step out of that comfort zone and move towards something new. Exploring new paths can be intimidating but it is also exciting. What I hope to provide for each of my clients as we work together: a place where it is safe to be both vulnerable and brave as you work towards healing and towards your own goals. My focus is working with women, LGBTQ+ individuals, especially those in the helping professions and poly/ethically non monogamous relationships.
Ana Cunningham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Traverse City, MI 49686
Waitlist for new clients
In the heart of life's challenges, some experiences cut deeper, leaving lasting imprints that shape our perceptions, behaviors, and emotional landscape. If you find yourself navigating the aftermath of developmental trauma, PTSD, dissociative patterns, mood disorders, or seeking effective coping strategies, you've taken a courageous step by seeking support. My practice is dedicated to individuals like you, who are ready to engage in a transformative journey towards healing and self-discovery.
In the heart of life's challenges, some experiences cut deeper, leaving lasting imprints that shape our perceptions, behaviors, and emotional landscape. If you find yourself navigating the aftermath of developmental trauma, PTSD, dissociative patterns, mood disorders, or seeking effective coping strategies, you've taken a courageous step by seeking support. My practice is dedicated to individuals like you, who are ready to engage in a transformative journey towards healing and self-discovery.
Leslie Kibbe
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS, LLP
Verified Verified
Traverse City, MI 49686 (Online Only)
I provide individual therapy to adults, assisting clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, grief and loss, adjustment issues, and women’s issues.
Stress, life transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma; and that was all before breakfast! Finding the right therapist is important. My approach blends humor, compassion, and practical coping skills to improve mood, manage anxiety, enhance well-being, and rediscover meaning and purpose in your life. You are the expert in your experience; I bring a strengths-based, supportive, and solution-focused approach to empower you to reach your therapeutic goals.
I provide individual therapy to adults, assisting clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, grief and loss, adjustment issues, and women’s issues.
Stress, life transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma; and that was all before breakfast! Finding the right therapist is important. My approach blends humor, compassion, and practical coping skills to improve mood, manage anxiety, enhance well-being, and rediscover meaning and purpose in your life. You are the expert in your experience; I bring a strengths-based, supportive, and solution-focused approach to empower you to reach your therapeutic goals.
Carolyn Madry
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49686
A wise philosopher once said that the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Small changes, even increasing self-awareness, can collect and snowball into life-changing transformations. These changes and transformations currently may be hard to imagine or fully believe, and we can still choose to bravely take that step. Whatever length your journey, I offer support along the road and a safe space for exploration, expression, insight, and transformation.
A wise philosopher once said that the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Small changes, even increasing self-awareness, can collect and snowball into life-changing transformations. These changes and transformations currently may be hard to imagine or fully believe, and we can still choose to bravely take that step. Whatever length your journey, I offer support along the road and a safe space for exploration, expression, insight, and transformation.
Lindsay Dalman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49686 (Online Only)
Life can be overwhelming. You’re tired of feeling stuck, living in survival mode, and want to find more balance . The thoughts in your head may keep you up at night and you want to find more peace. You are ready to make some changes, want to feel better and gain more coping skills. You want to feel seen and heard; talking with someone who will validate your experiences is important to you. Having a safe space to explore your emotions and strengthen coping skills matters. It’s time to feel confident again and challenge those thoughts keeping you stuck to help move you forward into the life that you want and deserve.
Life can be overwhelming. You’re tired of feeling stuck, living in survival mode, and want to find more balance . The thoughts in your head may keep you up at night and you want to find more peace. You are ready to make some changes, want to feel better and gain more coping skills. You want to feel seen and heard; talking with someone who will validate your experiences is important to you. Having a safe space to explore your emotions and strengthen coping skills matters. It’s time to feel confident again and challenge those thoughts keeping you stuck to help move you forward into the life that you want and deserve.
I specialize in therapy for anxiety and OCD in children, teens, and young adults; therapy and evaluations for toddlers, preschoolers, and young children; and parenting support. For young children, I offer diagnostic assessments to better understand their symptoms, development, and relationships, and to guide treatment recommendations. Therapy for young children can help them and their caregivers to improve their relationship, improve coping skills, reduce emotional outbursts or other mental health symptoms, and reduce parenting stress. I use strategies from evidence-based approaches, tailored for the needs of each family.
I specialize in therapy for anxiety and OCD in children, teens, and young adults; therapy and evaluations for toddlers, preschoolers, and young children; and parenting support. For young children, I offer diagnostic assessments to better understand their symptoms, development, and relationships, and to guide treatment recommendations. Therapy for young children can help them and their caregivers to improve their relationship, improve coping skills, reduce emotional outbursts or other mental health symptoms, and reduce parenting stress. I use strategies from evidence-based approaches, tailored for the needs of each family.
Stillness and Strength Therapeutics, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, SSP, LLMSW-C, TCTSY-F
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49686
Not accepting new clients
If it feels overwhelming to name your feelings and say what you need, I'll meet you there and we'll do it together. We'll get clear on what's going well and what might be standing in the way of deeper connections. We'll explore whether past hurts are showing up as present-day symptoms and impacting how you care for yourself and others. Your system has a way of communicating its needs, and sometimes, instead of listening, we push parts of ourselves away or go into protection mode. We'll discover how to turn towards our needs in a compassionate way and strengthen self-advocacy around your very human needs, rights, and boundaries.
If it feels overwhelming to name your feelings and say what you need, I'll meet you there and we'll do it together. We'll get clear on what's going well and what might be standing in the way of deeper connections. We'll explore whether past hurts are showing up as present-day symptoms and impacting how you care for yourself and others. Your system has a way of communicating its needs, and sometimes, instead of listening, we push parts of ourselves away or go into protection mode. We'll discover how to turn towards our needs in a compassionate way and strengthen self-advocacy around your very human needs, rights, and boundaries.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.