Therapists in Alpena County, MI

Facing life's difficulties? Caring for someone with addiction or mental health struggles? Working through your own challenges with addiction, depression or relationships? Whether you feel overwhelmed, heartbroken, frustrated or stuck, small steps forward can lead to brighter days. From everyday stress, grief and worry, to more serious clinical diagnoses like major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, PTSD and trauma, I can help you gain insight and build a skill set that can improve your life and overall coping. Book with me now by clicking on my website.

Immediate openings ! I am a therapist dedicated to helping you feel better in a safe nonjudgmental environment. I appreciate being able to be part of your life journey and love how rewarding it is to be able to come alongside someone and help them feel better and have an improve the quality of life.

You’re defeated, broken, and feeling trapped in your past. Life has not been easy for you and along the way you seem to have lost who you are. The trauma you have experienced is affecting you daily, making you feel helpless. Unable to love yourself you struggle to set and maintain boundaries. The pressure to please others is exhausting and you can't seem to find balance or support in your life. Your history of abuse triggers you to impulsively react- rather than logically respond during difficult situations. You’re looking for guidance to process through all the baggage, uncertainty, and stress.

Freedom! Ready to get unstuck? You're this far already, reading this. Seeking support proves you haven't given up. It shows you're strong. Heal with talking or spec.-acupuncture. Calm insomnia, ease your body, relieve fatigue or life dissatisfaction. Select TCM methods, or step-by-step techniques to quiet distress, process trauma, soothe anxiety/depression. Suffering alone isn't bravery; you DON'T have to live this way. Break free from diet-culture with intuitive, unconditional eating. Find your natural body size. Change your mood patterns/communication skill. Use a Professional Career Counselor for the job you deserve. Make a plan!

Your pain does not define you. But, it sure does taint our view of ourselves. It's hard to see the best version of us. I would love to help you see how wonderful you are! I offer appointment times after work hours or on the weekends. You will find me to be a fun therapist who thrives on incorporating all aspects of emotion into her sessions. We may cry, but we will laugh too! We will take about fear, but we will take about courage too! I truly believe that the most change occurs when you feel like you can connect with your therapist! Give me a call and I'll get you in for an appointment as soon as I can!

Let my many years of knowledge and experience help you. In these challenging times maybe you feel as though there is no one you can talk to, no one who would understand what you are going through. Perhaps this is a new feeling or one that you have struggled with for years. If you have difficulty coping with daily stresses, managing conflicts, grief, loss, or struggling with relationships, I can help. When experiencing such difficulties a trained professional like myself may be needed to help.

Do you want to get well and stay well? I will assess and treat your problems using an integrative, multi-systems approach tailored to your issues (past and present) with short-term dynamic, cognitive-behavioral, spiritual, EMDR & relaxation therapy. I'll help you overcome your fears, negative beliefs to heal yourself and your relationships in short-term therapy with lasting results . Build your self-trust, confidence, assertiveness and find joy. Stop suffering. Couples, singles, straight/LBGTQ. Please CALL vs. email for more specific information about my training, your needs, insurances accepted and to make appointment.

Life today can have a profound impact on over all well-being. If you are struggling today and looking to find some hope to help guide you through the storm, I may be the therapist you are looking for. The relationship between a client and a therapist is the key to a successful therapeutic experience. I invite you into a nonjudgmental environment that provides empowerment, safety, trust, empathy, and active listening I believe the focus should be on the whole self; body, mind, and spirit. Through support, inner strength, and hope, I truly believe that healing is possible.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, isolation, trauma, grief or an addiction? Our behavioral health team specializes in helping people with these types of challenges. We also offer Psychiatric Services as well as Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction. We see healing as a two way street. It is a partnership. We are all in this together.

I support individuals to heal and thrive in the context of their unique life circumstances. I work through a feminist, intersectional identity lens which is informed by self-determination theory. Whether you are struggling with confidence, are grappling with the loss of an important relationship (person or pet), want support as you seek out more purpose and meaning, are trying to have a different relationship with your family, or are simply navigating a challenging stretch of life, I would be honored to support you along the way. I don't have all the answers, but I can help you to unlock yours.

Clinically, I have worked in the Community Mental Health system and in a private practice prior to opening my own private practice. I am trained in 10+ evidenced-based practices like Cognitive Behavior therapy (CBT), Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy, used in treating PTSD, the Nurturing Parent Program (NPP), and Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT). My passion is to help others to live life as the best version of themselves, regardless of their age or presenting issues. I believe that each of us is just one person away from reaching that goal of a happy life, and if I can be that for you then it is a win for us both.

Thank you for your consideration. I'm deeply honored to serve. My ideal client seeks peace and balance in all that they do. They are on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. They seek guidance to unlock true potentials, tap into hidden strengths, and develop coping mechanisms to empower them to conquer life's challenges. Whether it's relationship issues, career dilemmas, or simply seeking personal growth, here we cultivate an invaluable safe place to explore, process and integrate it all in order to reclaim happiness, working towards a brighter, more fulfilling future.

Gloria Waugh is a Licensed Professional Counselor who received her undergraduate degree in Family Life Education from Spring Arbor University and her Master of Arts in Counseling from Spring Arbor University. She began her career working as an outpatient clinician treating children, teens, adults and families with diverse diagnosis including severe and persistent mental illnesses, mood disorders, bi-polar, schizophrenia, depression, anger, anxiety, ADHD, post-traumatic stress disorders, chronic pain, PMDD, personality disorders and co-occurring disorders.

Immediate Openings! Being a parent is hard. We understand the unique challenges that parent's face as they adapt to new roles. We specialize in perinatal and women's issues, utilizing a Holistic/Integrative approach to counseling. We provide empathetic care for clients, based on their individual needs. You will feel safe in an environment that will foster exploration and growth. Helping others to live a happy and healthy life is our true passion.