Joan Ledford at Honeybee Mental Wellness

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC

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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC

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Available both in-person and online

806 Hastings Street Suite F Traverse City, MI 49686

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Whether you are adjusting to a new career or retirement, facing the weight of depression, caring for a loved one, or seeking practical communication tools to resolve conflict and rebuild intimacy, I provide a supportive space to help you find clarity, belonging, and renewed purpose. I have a special interest in supporting individuals and couples navigating life transitions, caregiving, relationship difficulties, death, loss, and grief. When these seasons bring intense stress, anxiety, or what feels like overwhelming life circumstances, it is easy to feel isolated.

I specialize in helping clients adapt to new roles, maintain healthy boundaries, & communicate with trust and respect as well as discover insight, community, & self awareness. I support clients and their loved ones through adjustments associated with caregiving, parenting, career transitions, unanticipated loss, grief, or moving into a new chapter of life.

If excessive worrying, anger management, or feeling down from depression feels too heavy, you don't have to carry it alone. You will gain understanding and find mutual respect, with a first step of calling or messaging me for a free 15-minute consultation. We will discuss your goals, any questions, and see if working together feels like the right fit.

Call or Email Joan Ledford at Honeybee Mental Wellness now for a free 15 minute consultation - (231) 331-2199

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

806 Hastings Street

Suite F

Traverse City, MI 49686 map

(231) 331-2199

Traverse City, MI 49696

Website

Discovering hope, tools, & practical skills; Building trust & purpose; Supporting clients through medically necessary treatment plans.

I specialize in Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Helping Professionals, Ministry, & Servant Leaders and Elders, Older Adults, & Wisdom Years

$165 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

It is a sign of strength to ask for help.

Joan Ledford at Honeybee Mental Wellness

Let's Connect (231) 331-2199

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

806 Hastings Street

Suite F

Traverse City, MI 49686 map

(231) 331-2199

Traverse City, MI 49696

Website

Discovering hope, tools, & practical skills; Building trust & purpose; Supporting clients through medically necessary treatment plans.

I specialize in Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Helping Professionals, Ministry, & Servant Leaders and Elders, Older Adults, & Wisdom Years

$165 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

It is a sign of strength to ask for help.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $165
Couple Sessions $210

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Aetna Better Health Medicaid
Blue Care Network
Blue Cross Complete (BCC)
BlueCross and BlueShield
BlueCrossBlueShield PPO Trust
Cigna and Evernorth
Forest County Potawatomi
McLaren
Molina Healthcare
Priority Health
Priority Health Medicaid
Out of Network

I can provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients. At Honeybee Mental Wellness, we are happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable. We accept Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, & Paypal.

Joan Ledford at Honeybee Mental Wellness

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (231) 331-2199

Joan Ledford at Honeybee Mental Wellness

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (231) 331-2199

Qualifications

Licensed Professional Counselor: Joan Ledford

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Michigan / 6401018502 Joan Ledford

Education and Years In Practice

Attended Western Michigan University , MA in Counseling Education, Graduated 2016

Additional Credentials

Degree/Diploma from Grand Valley State University Liberal Arts & Sciences - Interdisciplinary / 2012

Degree/Diploma from Northwestern Michigan College ASA/Communications / 2009

As a counselor with special training in perinatal mental health, part of our work will focus on managing the ups and downs of pregnancy and new parenthood. I understand how big changes affect your body and your home. We will find useful tools and simple ways to help you every day...and night!

Joan Ledford at Honeybee Mental Wellness

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (231) 331-2199

Joan Ledford at Honeybee Mental Wellness

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (231) 331-2199

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Helping Professionals, Ministry, & Servant Leaders
Elders, Older Adults, & Wisdom Years

Expertise

Burnout
Career Counseling
Marital and Premarital
Self Esteem

My approach addresses feelings, facts, faith, as well as how to think, what to think, and when to think it. I use experiential and narrative techniques, including expressive arts, storytelling, and sacred texts, prayer, or meditation. Identifying automatic negative thoughts, we first begin by naming your strengths and address how a perceived weakness offers opportunities for growth and learning.

Joan Ledford at Honeybee Mental Wellness

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (231) 331-2199

Joan Ledford at Honeybee Mental Wellness

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (231) 331-2199

Endorsement

Melissa Hall

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW

Client Focus

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

I also speak

Functional Sign Language for Geriatric Clients ,

Home Signs - Infants, Toddlers, Children, Parents

Religion

Christian

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

I also speak

Functional Sign Language for Geriatric Clients ,

Home Signs - Infants, Toddlers, Children, Parents

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Coaching
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Experiential Therapy
Expressive Arts
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered

I view counseling as a collaborative and healing process—one that helps people gently unpack the stories they carry and gain clarity.

Joan Ledford at Honeybee Mental Wellness

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (231) 331-2199

I view counseling as a collaborative and healing process—one that helps people gently unpack the stories they carry and gain clarity.

Joan Ledford at Honeybee Mental Wellness

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (231) 331-2199

Location

Primary Location

806 Hastings Street

Suite F

Traverse City, MI 49686

(231) 331-2199

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Additional Location

Traverse City, MI 49696

(231) 331-2199

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Discovering hope, tools, & practical skills; Building trust & purpose; Supporting clients through medically necessary treatment plans.

Joan Ledford at Honeybee Mental Wellness

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC

Call for a free consultation now - (231) 331-2199

Discovering hope, tools, & practical skills; Building trust & purpose; Supporting clients through medically necessary treatment plans.

Joan Ledford at Honeybee Mental Wellness

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC

Call for a free consultation now - (231) 331-2199

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