Life Coaching Therapists in Allegan, MI

I am passionate about helping couples, women, & adolescents who are going through the hardships life can bring us. Living in this pandemic has brought new challenges that can feel suffocating on top of daily life tasks and hardships. Avoiding painful areas of our lives can lead to addictions to cover up those feelings, however dulling the pain with harmful addictive behaviors can further add hurt to ourselves and the ones around us. We each have strengths and assets, instead of avoiding the challenging areas, I encourage clients to engage in personal growth and exploration, to dig in and discover the areas they can evolve and grow.

My style is warm, with a desire to continually learn and use new skills that best suit the "hopeful" and the "hopeless." My life has been spent working with individuals and families and their experiences with sexual, substance, or physical abuse and trauma.

Many of my clients are coping with complex medical conditions that are impacting their daily health and welfare. They are often dealing with challenges associated with aging, disability, and illness such as depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, social isolation, chronic pain, dementia, grief, and end of life . My clients want to be able to continue to enjoy life , maintain relationships, and remain an active part of their community despite the obstacles they are facing.

Hello! I am so glad you are here. Life can feel so heavy. I believe that God wants the best for you and does not want you to hurt anymore. Perhaps He led you here so that you don't have to go through this alone. I would love to walk alongside you in your journey of hope and healing. My role is to be an empathetic listening ear, and a confidant where you can feel free to share your thoughts without judgment. The training and experience I've received can offer different perspectives to your situation and teach coping skills as well. Together we can navigate your burdens and find solutions to meet your goals.

Our counseling exists to serve individuals and couples through professional counseling. Our counseling goal is to impact lives on a spiritual, emotional, and mental level. Counseling also involves the sharing of personal problems, concerns, and stories with a professional who is skilled at helping the client or clients come to a resolution or solution about their particular situation. The general goals for the client are that he or she can identify the issue(s), develop a plan of action, and then implement that plan to move forward and progress in spite of their spiritual, emotional and/or mental setbacks.

Do you feel that your faith is not enough to get you through difficult times in your life ? I am committed to encouraging Christian women, to draw from their inner strength, empathy, and compassion to overcome what may be holding them back. You may be experiencing anxiety, stress, life transitions, and the lack of coping skills needed to deal with the issues at hand to move forward. I believe empathy and quality counseling are powerful tools to assist clients to build and nurture positive change. If you are ready to see changes in your life , then it is time to seek support.

In a relationship with a partner that leaves you despairing or giving up? Trying to raise a child who melts down over what seems like nothing? Feeling that parts of yourself won't let you move on and experience life as you'd like? How we connect with others, ourselves, or even our spiritual resources can be life -giving or exasperating. I specialize in attachment---the way we connect with those most important to us. I will meet you where you are. I'll work hard to understand what you are experiencing.

Servicios De Esperanza/Services of Hope prides itself on having culturally diverse clinicians sensitive to individual and family needs providing non-traditional appointment times, bilingual services (in both English and Spanish) and flexible locations.

I am best suited to work with individuals who are experiencing a barrier which is limiting their ability to meet their full potential. Regardless if that barrier is a behavior, or attention problem experienced by a child, a history of trauma, current relationship issue, or perhaps a lack of satisfaction with health or career. The goal of therapy is to help others to move closer to achieving their fullest potential and to begin living the life that they envision for themselves. I am a client centered, skilled, and creative therapist who is passionate about helping others in achieving that goal.

I love working with adults who feel anxious or out of balance. Life is full and my clients often feel stuck or restricted by the limits of time and responsibilities. They may wonder how to manage their relationships with self and others. When we feel stressed or overwhelmed, finding balance can seem out of reach. I will help you to understand your relationships and patterns so you can utilize your strengths and recognize your priorities. Sometimes it is nice to have a guide help us discern what can stay and what needs letting go. I can help you build curiosity and a calm presence so you can experience more ease and fulfillment

We all go through valleys and peaks in our lives. Sometimes the only way to get out of a deep pit is through grasping the hand that is there to help you. I have seen personally what can happen with the help of someone who offers unconditional support and encouragement, moving one out of the darkness and into the light. I am particularly passionate about holistic health and wellness and believe we are all on a journey toward better health. In addition to my Master's Degree in Social Work, I have completed a certificate through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and enjoy bringing all areas of wellness in greater focus.

Are you feeling like you have lost yourself? That you are lost and alone. You want to be “on top of things”, but you are exhausted with all of the responsibilities. It feels like you have to be perfect: be the perfect woman, be the perfect mom, be a perfect young adult, have a great career and be healthy. It’s overwhelming! During all of this Chaos, you are certain of this, that you are ready for relief. You’re ready to heal, you’re ready to smile again, you’re ready to enjoy life again, you’re ready to find a career you love.

Each person is unique. My primary approach to counseling is an integration of person-centered, mindfulness-based and cognitive behavioral therapies. This approach strives to balance mindful awareness and collaborative effort to identify and change the clients' behavioral disturbances. I assist you in developing healthy solutions and coping skills to place in your 'toolbox' for life challenges. Treatment focuses on changing negative thought patterns in order to change behavioral and emotional stages. It is understood that therapy is not an instant fix, but I am eager to assist you in each step of your growth.

Are you feeling frustrated, resentful, lost, overwhelmed, or disconnected? I specialize in helping frustrated individuals, resentful couples, and disconnected families navigate through tough times, get and stay on the same page, and rekindle their love of life . I have extensive training in evidence-based treatment approaches (including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Psychodynamic Psychotherapy)- treatment approaches proven to get you the help you need, now. Meet with me online, over the phone, through text, or in nature-- my schedule is designed to meet your needs.