Meridian Therapists in Allegan, MI

If you've been hoping to make a change in your life, the way you get angry, your use of alcohol or drugs, your relationships, your loneliness , it's probably time to talk with someone about making that change. I am a counselor with over 35 years experience helping people successfully deal with such problems. It is surprising how powerful we are when we accept help, understand our behaviors and learn new ways of doing things. Making the time for yourself is the first step.

Regardless of the size and scope of life's challenges, I believe that counseling can help restore clarity, direction, and energy. I see my job to act as your compass, and help guide you through these times. Our counseling relationship will not only help identify your strengths and resources, but also help you to learn additional ways of thinking, behaving, and relating. I am committed to helping you explore your unique potentials, goals, and work toward positive changes and meaningful solutions. I take seriously my responsibility-and the incredible opportunity-to help you navigate these challenges and achieve personal growth.

My goal as a therapist is to meet people where they’re at. What this means is that whatever someone’s goals are, or if they don’t yet know what they are, I will join them and provide them the tools to support their movement forward. I provide people a space where they can explore their thoughts and feelings safely and without judgement. I aim to be culturally sensitive and educated regarding race, religion, gender identity, income, and circumstances. What this means is that I acknowledge my limitations in experiences, and recognize that others know themselves best, and this guides treatment.

When people are hurt by trauma or severe life stressors, often they feel trapped and out of control. It is my mission in life to bring healing to broken hearts and freedom to those who feel trapped. I help my client's including children, adults, and families, to grow healthy perceptions of themselves and repair and create strong relationships so they can feel peaceful, complete and safe.

****I now offer online telemedicine sessions. Currently accepting new clients! Making the decision to seek out professional mental health services is the first step in moving towards a healthy life. At Harper Psychological, we make this first step seamless with easy scheduling and virtually no waiting period to be seen. Our office is comfortable, quiet and a safe place to work on issues. Understandably so, this is an uncertain time for many, let me help.

Hi, I’m Darren! I am a Licensed Master Social Worker and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I completed my education at Grand Valley State University where I obtained my master’s in social work. I also hold a bachelor’s in computer information systems from Sienna Heights University. My education has afforded me many opportunities to gain experience and skills to help assist others in their most vulnerable time. I have over 10 years of mental health and substance use disorder treatment experience. I specialize in evidenced-based practices such as Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.

Amber Norwood, LMSW-C has a broad range of clinical experiences including the areas of domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health, trauma, parenting and relational struggles. She has completed internships at Vera House, Inc and Family Services and Children's Aid. She has been an affiliate professor of Social Work at Spring Arbor University since 2010. She has work experiences at AWARE, Inc as the Child and Family Advocate, at Highfields, Inc. as a Home-based therapist/Outreach counselor, and at A Healing Place, LLC. She currently owns and operates Waves of Change, LLC, a private practice in Jackson, MI.

Trauma can be understood as any extraordinarily stressful experience in life that has a lasting negative impact on someone. People who have suffered from PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Traumatic Events, Relationship Devastation, Emotional Neglect, Job Loss, and/or loss of a loved one often lost faith in counseling because regular talk therapy may have helped somewhat, but they didn’t actually “feel” (physically) better. Yet many symptoms and difficulties still plagued a person, even if they were “thinking right” about a past incident and trying to “move on.” It's time for a new approach. Trauma-Informed Interventions go beyond talk.

Hello. I work with late teens, young adults and adults as they meet the challenge of difficult emotions such as: sadness, anxiety, loneliness, frustration, anger, fear, disappointment, grief. Navigating what a full life has to offer can be complicated and at times surprising; relationship problems, school issues, parenting concerns, family conflict, multicultural issues can leave us feeling uncertain and alone. Life transitions can bring their own unique challenges: marriage/partnering, pregnancy, childbirth, medical and/or mental health diagnoses, divorce, blending family, death and dying each can challenge our usual coping skills.

The foundation of my practice is based on the 4 principles of Empathy, Encouragement, Awareness, and Empowerment. I believe the objective of counseling is to help individuals make sense out of emotional chaos. This comes through primarily understanding two things, 1. We are products of our environment, we do what we know. 2. We all have the power to change unhealthy or unwanted behavior. My experience as a Crisis Counselor as well as an individual counselor has given me experience with just about any issue. Please let me know what you're struggling with and we can determine together if I can be supportive.

I specialize in treating families, children and adolescents who may be experiencing behavioral challenges, attachment issues, anxiety, depression, PTSD, eating disorders, anger and adjustment disorders. I treat adults who may be experiencing symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, depression and adjustment issues. My focus is on developing a safe, trusting and strong therapeutic relationship in order for healing to occur and to have a sense of hope restored. I engage clients through a use of a number of therapeutic approaches including; superhero therapy (with kids and adolescents), family therapy, motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, art therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy and trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy.

Hi there! Are you interested in learning how to effectively live your life the way you want to live? You likely already have some of these skills. I can help you to identify these skills and maximize their benefits while offering you the individualized support you need at being successful in living how you want to live.  Managing stress, anxiety, depression and many other challenges that life can throw at you is my specialty. Learning to understand the ineffective processes of your negative patterns and reactions will offer you a new perspective.

I am Clinical Therapist with nearly 10 years of experience working primarily with children and teens. I use various play techniques and engaging activities to learn about the areas of need a child may have and what kinds of behaviors those needs have impacted. I am happy to work with parents who might be needing guidance or feedback regarding their children's behaviors or mental health needs as well. In addition to working with children, I also see some adolescents and young adults struggling with life changes and other mental health needs.