Humanistic Therapists in Gladwin County, MI

Navigating the stressors of life can easily become very challenging and overwhelming. Working as a therapist for almost eight years has allowed me to recognize how real this is for many people. Which is what makes me want to offer my services to you in order to help with whatever it is you may be enduring. I mostly work with adults, individually, on issues such as depression and anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, defining and strengthening boundaries, finding a healthy balance in life, identifying codependency and co-occurring disorders. I also have experience working with couples.

You are the most important person in your life. We often don’t hear or say this enough, and this is the heart of the space we’ll create working together. What stressors or issues are you hoping to work through? Big, medium and small - your thoughts, feelings and concerns are welcome in our non-judgmental, confidential space. Our chats will be guided by your goals, expertise, and values.

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.

I have been providing counseling and supervision services in the Mid-Michigan area for 20 years. I am trained in all areas of professional counseling, including grief and loss, depression, anxiety, life changes, and relationships. I use professional and evidence based techniques, and strive to help clients find meaning in their lives, with no judgement about how they get there. In an atmosphere of grace, clients are able to identify what they need to feel whole. I have special training in Christian Counseling for those who wish to apply Biblical principles to their life choices and desire to change unwanted behavior.

Change can be frightening when navigating it alone. Chances are you aren't sure where to begin. I am honored to accompany you as you heal the wounds of abuse, broken relationships, addiction, grief, trauma and other concerns that are inhibiting you from living an authentic life. Often it is comforting to process life's transitions with someone who possesses an open heart. We can process together. This will allow you to live a life without suffering and create a life of comfort and joy. I'm here to help. My comfortable office is located in Owosso. I offer a private, personal and professional clinical space for clients to engage in.

Hello and congratulations on reaching step one on your journey of achieving! What we wish to achieve in our lives both mentally and emotionally is unique to each of us, however needing support at some point in one's life I believe is universal. I am a counselor licensed in Michigan with over 10 years of experience working as a therapist in individual, family and group settings. My counseling style is open and non-judgmental. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approaches can combine cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, strength based, and solution focused therapy.

I provide psychotherapy for teens and adults. My experience includes working with anxiety, depression, abuse/neglect, relationship/family issues, body image issues, disordered eating, pre-and post-partum issues, and trauma. Together we can explore healthy and effective coping techniques to help you be your authentic self. I also provide bariatric psychological evaluations needed prior to bariatric surgery.

Starting therapy can be a difficult step towards meaningful change, new discoveries, and self-exploration. I work towards meeting each person where they are at on their journey. Every individual is unique, and it drives me to tailor each therapeutic experience to each person’s needs. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where everyone feels empowered to share. Life can be difficult and working through challenges by yourself can feel overwhelming. A therapeutic relationship needs to feel comfortable and it is my goal to provide that for my clients.

Hello! I have worked with clients with a variety of issues including anxiety, PTSD, gender and sexual identity issues, abuse, narcissistic abuse, addiction, sex work issues, and homelessness. I am also familiar with veteran issues. I'm a military Gold Star mother, so I'm familiar with loss, tragedy, and the grieving process. I have learned how to hold the memories of our loved ones dear, while continuing to find meaning in life. I'm also a mother to a wonderful young man, who is trans. Watching him go through the process of transformation to his true, authentic self was a wonderful experience to be a part of.

We are all on a journey together. This world that we live in can be incredibly beautiful, daunting and abysmal at the same time. It can be easy in our current culture to get lost in electronics, work, school, family, trauma, etc. We often begin to define ourselves by our work, car, and endless things. ​This is not the essential self, we were not born to be lost in this suffering. I believe we can work together to create the world that you dream of, and we can have real human heart to heart interactions. Through these encounters we discover ourselves, and begin to heal and live from our heart in an authentic and beautiful way.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Michigan with over 10 years of experience working as a trauma counselor and creativity coach. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, grief and LGBT. I also helped many people who have experienced physical, including sexual, trauma or emotional abuse.

Hi, I’m Jen, Therapist and Co-Founder of Illuminate Counseling & Wellness in Newaygo. Are you struggling with the stress of parenting, relationships, family dynamics, the pressures of life, trauma, or understanding your emotions? Are you looking for a caring, non-judgmental person to talk to? With a philosophy of strength based, humanistic, person-centered therapy, I will help you to rediscover your internal strengths by providing caring, empathetic and genuinely supportive therapy. My office is a safe space for you to create self awareness and compassion.

Do you feel overwhelmed with anxiety, frozen with worry, or lost in endless doomscrolling? Let me help you navigate a path forward. I specialize in issues of anxiety, family conflict and parenting for adolescents and adults ages 14 and up. My passion is helping you feel your best with an integrated approach to wellness that incorporates mind, body, and spirit, through psychotherapy, nutrition, movement, and spiritually-based mindfulness.

For whatever reason you are seeking therapy, I want to commend you for taking this first step. I am here for you. For me, the relationship between client and therapist is crucial. It is my goal to create a safe space for my clients to feel comfortable and cared for. Being vulnerable is not easy and having a judgement-free and compassionate environment is essential for us to work together toward your therapy goals.Using a strength-based lens I love to empower my clients to help them recognize their inner strengths. I work from a humanistic approach where I aim to understand my clients from their own identities and upbringing.

I approach counseling with clients like a door. Not every locked door can be unlocked with the same key. Different locked doors require different keys to open. What works for one client, may not work for another. This means I work with many different approaches. From Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychoanalytic, to Constructionist. However, my main counseling approach, foundation, is Humanistic, Person Centered. This focuses on the therapeutic relationship between the counselor and the client. As a counselor my goal will be to build the relationship with my clients by providing an empathic understanding of my client’s point of view.

Welcome! I am glad you are here. As a mental health professional, I provide support and intervention for a variety of psychological, career, academic, and relational experiences across the lifespan to diverse persons. This includes services to individuals, various partner structures, families, and groups. My work centers on decolonization and destigmatization of mental health services with emphasis on culturally-affirming care. As such, I identify as a LGBTQIA+, Kink, Disability, and Gender Affirming provider. The experiences of marginalized, minoritized, and disenfranchised communities remain at the forefront of my clinical work.

I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with 26 years experience as a therapist and clinical and macro supervisor. I work with adult clients, primarily women, regarding self-esteem, domestic/sexual violence, boundaries, conflict resolution, stress/anxiety, trauma, depression, gender identity, grief/loss, and coping with life changes.

My imagination is captivated by how intricate and interconnected our stories are with the world around us, both in our intimate relationships and in the culture and society in which we live. Oftentimes these stories can weave patterns of disconnection between oneself and others, leaving us feeling stuck, and in need of care and tending. In my work, I offer a heartfelt and empathic space to explore your experience in the world. Whether it’s finding self-acceptance, moving through anxiety or depression, or navigating relationship challenges, I meet you where you’re at and help you find your inner resources for healing.