Veterans Therapists in Allegan County, MI
Cheryl C Parente-Roggow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, CAADC, SAP, ADS
1 Endorsed
Plainwell, MI 49080
I am a Female Veteran and also enjoy working with other veterans, as well as a Auricular (ear) Detoxification Specialist (ADS) Acupuncture is used to help client reduce stress and anxiety.
I provide a safe, compassionate and confidential setting for us to explore concerns. I approach therapy as a collaborative process with clients. I have had extensive experience working with adults with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, abandonment, mood disorders, marriage/relationship issues, communication, step families, sexuality issues, crisis work, grief and substance abuse and daughters without mothers . Please don't hesitate to contact me.
I am a Female Veteran and also enjoy working with other veterans, as well as a Auricular (ear) Detoxification Specialist (ADS) Acupuncture is used to help client reduce stress and anxiety.
I provide a safe, compassionate and confidential setting for us to explore concerns. I approach therapy as a collaborative process with clients. I have had extensive experience working with adults with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, abandonment, mood disorders, marriage/relationship issues, communication, step families, sexuality issues, crisis work, grief and substance abuse and daughters without mothers . Please don't hesitate to contact me.
Additional specialties include Anxiety, teens, issues specific to First Responders/LEOs/Firefighters/ Military Personnel and their family members.
Finding the right person to talk to and connect with can be stressful, but it should be easy. My goal is to help you reach your goals in a comfortable, warm, and supportive environment; free from judgment and personal agendas. I'm a very real person, and encourage you to be your authentic self, F bombs and all! It's important for us to have a collaborative relationship where you feel free to share your thoughts, feelings, and opinions and make the changes that will improve your life. I am passionate about what I do, and look forward to helping you to free yourself from personal conflicts and stressors. Email for a quicker response.
Additional specialties include Anxiety, teens, issues specific to First Responders/LEOs/Firefighters/ Military Personnel and their family members.
Finding the right person to talk to and connect with can be stressful, but it should be easy. My goal is to help you reach your goals in a comfortable, warm, and supportive environment; free from judgment and personal agendas. I'm a very real person, and encourage you to be your authentic self, F bombs and all! It's important for us to have a collaborative relationship where you feel free to share your thoughts, feelings, and opinions and make the changes that will improve your life. I am passionate about what I do, and look forward to helping you to free yourself from personal conflicts and stressors. Email for a quicker response.
I enjoy working with clients who are up for a little work and challenge. I have a strong belief in the idea that therapy isn't something that is done to us, but rather something we must take an active role in to see any true progress. I view therapy as another way to add more tools to our toolbox in an effort to better ourselves. My goal is that by working together, you will learn things in a manner that allows you to function at your best regardless of what life throws at you.
I enjoy working with clients who are up for a little work and challenge. I have a strong belief in the idea that therapy isn't something that is done to us, but rather something we must take an active role in to see any true progress. I view therapy as another way to add more tools to our toolbox in an effort to better ourselves. My goal is that by working together, you will learn things in a manner that allows you to function at your best regardless of what life throws at you.
Let’s be honest. Life gets real sometimes. Things happen and we can wind up feeling stuck, lost, or hopeless. To top it all off, we often feel pressured to put on a brave face and weather the storm. It’s for these reasons that I founded Sunshine Counseling. You deserve a space where you can be yourself, where you don’t have to hide, and where you can safely process life. Truth be told, I named my therapy practice after a mug my friend gave me which sarcastically declares, "I am a ray of freaking sunshine!" This cheeky little mug actually encapsulates my world view. It is not all sunshine and rainbows. And that's ok.
Let’s be honest. Life gets real sometimes. Things happen and we can wind up feeling stuck, lost, or hopeless. To top it all off, we often feel pressured to put on a brave face and weather the storm. It’s for these reasons that I founded Sunshine Counseling. You deserve a space where you can be yourself, where you don’t have to hide, and where you can safely process life. Truth be told, I named my therapy practice after a mug my friend gave me which sarcastically declares, "I am a ray of freaking sunshine!" This cheeky little mug actually encapsulates my world view. It is not all sunshine and rainbows. And that's ok.
Does it ever feel like everything is stacked against you? Even when it feels like darkness surrounds you, all it takes is a tiny flicker of light for things to change. That's where Jax and I come in. Jax is my pup who is here to help while we find the spark of hope you need.
Does it ever feel like everything is stacked against you? Even when it feels like darkness surrounds you, all it takes is a tiny flicker of light for things to change. That's where Jax and I come in. Jax is my pup who is here to help while we find the spark of hope you need.
Antwain Allen is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. He specializes in both Family and Emergency Medicine. Creating joy and producing growth in others led him to a career in healthcare. Antwain has provided medical care to clients in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Throughout his career, he has noticed the gaps in healthcare as it relates to clients receiving quality care for behavior health medication management. For this reason, he has chosen to lead Purposeful Consultants LLC as an organization that provides quality / compassionate medication management.
Antwain Allen is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. He specializes in both Family and Emergency Medicine. Creating joy and producing growth in others led him to a career in healthcare. Antwain has provided medical care to clients in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Throughout his career, he has noticed the gaps in healthcare as it relates to clients receiving quality care for behavior health medication management. For this reason, he has chosen to lead Purposeful Consultants LLC as an organization that provides quality / compassionate medication management.
I am deeply passionate about the value of helping and uplifting those around me, recognizing that we are called to help bear one another's burden. Life can be overwhelming, and I understand that seeking therapy can be a vulnerable step.
I am deeply passionate about the value of helping and uplifting those around me, recognizing that we are called to help bear one another's burden. Life can be overwhelming, and I understand that seeking therapy can be a vulnerable step.
My goal is to assist clients through the change process. I know that therapy can help clients regain a sense of control in their lives and improve their relationships. So many people yearn for the ability to enjoy their lives and relationships but feel stuck in a never-ending cycle of stress and crisis. However, the effects of stress and trauma are not something you just have to endure. It is possible to feel better.
My goal is to assist clients through the change process. I know that therapy can help clients regain a sense of control in their lives and improve their relationships. So many people yearn for the ability to enjoy their lives and relationships but feel stuck in a never-ending cycle of stress and crisis. However, the effects of stress and trauma are not something you just have to endure. It is possible to feel better.
People enter into a counseling relationship when nothing else seems to be working. Although most people soon make comments such as, “(Counseling) was a lot better than I thought it would be”, few people seek counseling as a first option. More often we seek out techniques that either help us to temporarily avoid (e.g., media, social networking) our anxiety, or we seek temporary shots of pleasure (e.g., alcohol, food, pornography) that make us feel good for a short time. Soon enough we realize that all of these things leave us feeling more hollow and lonely, and that is when we start thinking about counseling.
People enter into a counseling relationship when nothing else seems to be working. Although most people soon make comments such as, “(Counseling) was a lot better than I thought it would be”, few people seek counseling as a first option. More often we seek out techniques that either help us to temporarily avoid (e.g., media, social networking) our anxiety, or we seek temporary shots of pleasure (e.g., alcohol, food, pornography) that make us feel good for a short time. Soon enough we realize that all of these things leave us feeling more hollow and lonely, and that is when we start thinking about counseling.
As I think about how change occurs for a person, I am struck by the recognition that life is full of opportunities for change, for individual growth. Sometimes these opportunities are not clear to the person because the trauma, personal or relational difficulty, fear, depression, or anxiety being experienced can be so overwhelming that one's ability to take action is clouded. In my work, I have become very mindful of the resiliency of the human spirit. I have witnessed this resiliency in times of trauma, pain, and loss. My goal is to provide you with a safe space to address your concerns.
As I think about how change occurs for a person, I am struck by the recognition that life is full of opportunities for change, for individual growth. Sometimes these opportunities are not clear to the person because the trauma, personal or relational difficulty, fear, depression, or anxiety being experienced can be so overwhelming that one's ability to take action is clouded. In my work, I have become very mindful of the resiliency of the human spirit. I have witnessed this resiliency in times of trauma, pain, and loss. My goal is to provide you with a safe space to address your concerns.
Arielle Saracinello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
As a queer therapist, I am extremely passionate about caring for my community in the ways this career allows. I take pride in ensuring my sessions are a safe and supportive space, and I am part of the communities I serve. I am trauma informed, sex positive, kink knowledgeable and neurodivergent affirming. I meet every client where they are at and see them as a person, not a set of symptoms to be "solved" or "fixed". I embrace the fact that healing is non-linear (and often messy!), and encourage my clients to cultivate compassion for themselves and the varied journeys that have led them to my virtual space.
As a queer therapist, I am extremely passionate about caring for my community in the ways this career allows. I take pride in ensuring my sessions are a safe and supportive space, and I am part of the communities I serve. I am trauma informed, sex positive, kink knowledgeable and neurodivergent affirming. I meet every client where they are at and see them as a person, not a set of symptoms to be "solved" or "fixed". I embrace the fact that healing is non-linear (and often messy!), and encourage my clients to cultivate compassion for themselves and the varied journeys that have led them to my virtual space.
As an online and dedicated therapist with an LLMSW from Michigan State University. I have extensive clinical experience working with a diverse range of populations, including students, children, adolescents, young adults, and middle-aged adults. I have worked in a variety of settings, including community mental health clinics, the Michigan Department of Corrections, local schools (K-12), and nonprofits. My goal is to help my clients overcome and manage many different symptoms and diagnoses that cause a hindrance and challenges in their daily lives including anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, PTSD, relationship challenges, addictions +
As an online and dedicated therapist with an LLMSW from Michigan State University. I have extensive clinical experience working with a diverse range of populations, including students, children, adolescents, young adults, and middle-aged adults. I have worked in a variety of settings, including community mental health clinics, the Michigan Department of Corrections, local schools (K-12), and nonprofits. My goal is to help my clients overcome and manage many different symptoms and diagnoses that cause a hindrance and challenges in their daily lives including anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, PTSD, relationship challenges, addictions +
Accepting new clients! We offer specialized counseling services via telehealth to anyone anywhere in our home state of Michigan. Engage in therapy from the comfort of your own home or safety of your vehicle! Choose between video counseling offered via a reliable online platform that requires no download or sign-up OR utilize audio-only counseling provided via telephone.
Accepting new clients! We offer specialized counseling services via telehealth to anyone anywhere in our home state of Michigan. Engage in therapy from the comfort of your own home or safety of your vehicle! Choose between video counseling offered via a reliable online platform that requires no download or sign-up OR utilize audio-only counseling provided via telephone.
Individuals seek therapy for many issues. I have been afforded the opportunity to work alongside people that want help in managing Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem barriers and daily stress. Often times these issues are masked by deep rooted trauma, grief and abuse. Individuals need encouragement, support, feeling that they are heard and validation while on their journey to healing.
Individuals seek therapy for many issues. I have been afforded the opportunity to work alongside people that want help in managing Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem barriers and daily stress. Often times these issues are masked by deep rooted trauma, grief and abuse. Individuals need encouragement, support, feeling that they are heard and validation while on their journey to healing.
It's not always easy to know where to start when life feels like it's moving too fast or standing still. You may find yourself at a fork in the road, seeking positive changes and wondering if therapy can be the tool to get you there. As a dedicated and caring therapist, my goal is to provide you with the support and guidance you need on your journey towards growth and fulfillment. I am committed to creating a safe and non-judgmental space where you can openly express yourself, be heard, and feel understood. I believe in a person-centered approach to therapy, where your own needs and goals are at the forefront of our work together.
It's not always easy to know where to start when life feels like it's moving too fast or standing still. You may find yourself at a fork in the road, seeking positive changes and wondering if therapy can be the tool to get you there. As a dedicated and caring therapist, my goal is to provide you with the support and guidance you need on your journey towards growth and fulfillment. I am committed to creating a safe and non-judgmental space where you can openly express yourself, be heard, and feel understood. I believe in a person-centered approach to therapy, where your own needs and goals are at the forefront of our work together.
For the past 30 years, I have had the privilege of helping individuals achieve their goals and overcome a variety of difficulties including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relational struggles, and life transitions. My hope is that each individual I work with will gain a better understanding of themselves and their context and also learn valuable skills to move forward towards a more fulfilling and flourishing life.
For the past 30 years, I have had the privilege of helping individuals achieve their goals and overcome a variety of difficulties including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relational struggles, and life transitions. My hope is that each individual I work with will gain a better understanding of themselves and their context and also learn valuable skills to move forward towards a more fulfilling and flourishing life.
Online Therapists
I am especially passionate about working with military families & families of first responders.
I enjoy incorporating a biblical perspective for those who request Christian counseling. I help teens, women, couples, and families find peace, restoration, and clarity using evidence-based practices from a faith-based perspective.
I am especially passionate about working with military families & families of first responders.
I enjoy incorporating a biblical perspective for those who request Christian counseling. I help teens, women, couples, and families find peace, restoration, and clarity using evidence-based practices from a faith-based perspective.
I'm a military veteran, and I work with adults who struggle with anxiety and depression.
I work primarily from a CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) framework. In CBT, the therapist and client work collaboratively to identify, increase in understanding, and then change unhelpful patterns of thought and behavior that can lead to or exacerbate mental illness.
I'm a military veteran, and I work with adults who struggle with anxiety and depression.
I work primarily from a CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) framework. In CBT, the therapist and client work collaboratively to identify, increase in understanding, and then change unhelpful patterns of thought and behavior that can lead to or exacerbate mental illness.
Our team has a wide array of experience, from veteran counselors (both in the number of years in the field and actual military experience) to interns equipped with the latest information and techniques, and everything in-between.
From the moment you walk into a counseling office or hit the "Enter" button to join a video session, your subconscious starts assessing your environment. Is it safe? Welcoming? Professional? Then comes the direct interaction with your counselor. Does it feel like they understand you? Do your personalities click? After you leave the session, your conscious thought kicks in to evaluate your experience. Many factors go into how you feel about counseling, and by proxy, the kind of experience you'll have.
Our team has a wide array of experience, from veteran counselors (both in the number of years in the field and actual military experience) to interns equipped with the latest information and techniques, and everything in-between.
From the moment you walk into a counseling office or hit the "Enter" button to join a video session, your subconscious starts assessing your environment. Is it safe? Welcoming? Professional? Then comes the direct interaction with your counselor. Does it feel like they understand you? Do your personalities click? After you leave the session, your conscious thought kicks in to evaluate your experience. Many factors go into how you feel about counseling, and by proxy, the kind of experience you'll have.
I joined the military to escape.
I help people who have been raised in unhealthy families learn to communicate, be vulnerable, find healthy relationships and respect themselves. Maybe you're a young adult feeling a bit overwhelmed by life, trying to figure out who you are and how life works. You haven't had the guidance you've needed. Or maybe you're an "experienced adult" who just needs someone to talk to, air out and organize your thoughts. My clients tend to be "different" whether that means artsy, neurodivergent, shy, covered in tattoos, concert-goers, adventure-seekers, people who simply want to find peace and happiness in the form that appeals to them.
I joined the military to escape.
I help people who have been raised in unhealthy families learn to communicate, be vulnerable, find healthy relationships and respect themselves. Maybe you're a young adult feeling a bit overwhelmed by life, trying to figure out who you are and how life works. You haven't had the guidance you've needed. Or maybe you're an "experienced adult" who just needs someone to talk to, air out and organize your thoughts. My clients tend to be "different" whether that means artsy, neurodivergent, shy, covered in tattoos, concert-goers, adventure-seekers, people who simply want to find peace and happiness in the form that appeals to them.
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Veterans Therapists
Why is mental health important for veterans and the military?
Veterans are more likely to face mental health challenges than the general public, and such mental health challenges can make it difficult for them to navigate day-to-day life. Improved mental health can result in better interpersonal relationships, lower levels of stress, and decreased dependence on substances, such as drugs or alcohol, for many veterans. Addressing common mental health conditions can also help facilitate recovery from physical health challenges that are faced by many veterans, such as chronic pain, physical injury, or poor sleeping patterns. Therapists trained in working with veterans can help address these concerns and help improve veteran mental health.
How can veterans get access to mental health support?
There are many resources for veterans to get mental health support, including through the VA or through their primary care doctor. Many service personnel are eligible for free or reduced-cost mental health counseling through the VA, depending on their service history and current income. Veterans can also utilize online directories, such as Psychology Today, or nonprofit organization resources like the Wounded Warrior Project, to find a therapist or other healthcare professional that specializes in their specific mental health needs. Veterans may also benefit from community-based groups that facilitate social connection and/or address specific concerns, such as Alcoholics Anonymous.
What type of therapy is best for veterans?
Veterans may benefit from multiple types of therapy, depending on what mental health challenges they are facing. Veterans seeking therapy for anxiety or depression may benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which encourage clients to understand how their thought patterns influence their behavior. Veterans with PTSD may seek other more specialized forms of therapy to treat trauma symptoms, such as EMDR or exposure therapy. Many veterans and military personnel may also benefit from family or couples counseling to address the stress and adjustment challenges that can be associated with military life.
Can therapy for veterans help with trauma and PTSD?
Therapy can be highly effective in helping veterans with trauma and PTSD. Therapists specializing in veteran mental health often have extensive training and experience helping veterans navigate symptoms of trauma and can teach clients coping techniques to handle common symptoms associated with trauma and PTSD. Some therapists may use talk therapy as their primary approach, while others utilize more structured therapy modalities in sessions, such as EMDR. Veterans can try multiple therapy modalities to find the best fit for them. Therapists can also help make referrals or connect clients with available resources, such as VA benefits, to help address other life concerns.