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Becky Lenning
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alpena, MI 49707  (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Becky. Life’s challenges come in many forms and can feel overwhelming. Whether you are coping with the death of a loved one, pet loss, divorce or separation, job loss, illness or disability, infertility, stressful caregiver trials, or other challenges life throws in your path, you may experience difficult feelings of sadness, depression, anxiety, discouragement, loneliness, hopelessness, or fear. My mission is for you to live YOUR best life possible. I OFFER: A place where your voice will be heard and a compassionate, inclusive, & confidential space to discuss your issues & concerns.
Hi, I'm Becky. Life’s challenges come in many forms and can feel overwhelming. Whether you are coping with the death of a loved one, pet loss, divorce or separation, job loss, illness or disability, infertility, stressful caregiver trials, or other challenges life throws in your path, you may experience difficult feelings of sadness, depression, anxiety, discouragement, loneliness, hopelessness, or fear. My mission is for you to live YOUR best life possible. I OFFER: A place where your voice will be heard and a compassionate, inclusive, & confidential space to discuss your issues & concerns.
(989) 704-7127 View (989) 704-7127
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Gail Atkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alpena, MI 49707
I create a non-judgmental and healthy space to help my clients find balance in their life and overcome past and present hardships. I work with clients to help them achieve goals that are important to them while utilizing person-centered and strength-based treatment planning.
I create a non-judgmental and healthy space to help my clients find balance in their life and overcome past and present hardships. I work with clients to help them achieve goals that are important to them while utilizing person-centered and strength-based treatment planning.
(989) 207-8941 View (989) 207-8941
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Jennifer Renee Graham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Alpena, MI 49707
Trying to navigate through changes and stress can become complicated, and it can be helpful to learn new ways of coping. Whether you are worried about depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship problems, parenting, managing grief, or any other mental health concerns or diagnosis, I can be of assistance. I provide therapy using a client-centered approach to help you understand your own individual role in your current and past situations, and help you find your way through.
Trying to navigate through changes and stress can become complicated, and it can be helpful to learn new ways of coping. Whether you are worried about depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship problems, parenting, managing grief, or any other mental health concerns or diagnosis, I can be of assistance. I provide therapy using a client-centered approach to help you understand your own individual role in your current and past situations, and help you find your way through.
(989) 342-3871 View (989) 342-3871
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Anna Krueger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Alpena, MI 49707
I work with a variety of age groups and genuinely enjoy the differences in all people. I create a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to help my clients find balance in their life and overcome past and present hardships. I work alongside my patients, meeting them where they are while helping them achieve goals that are important to them by utilizing person-centered treatment planning. I help my patients gain emotional stability, and self-worth in their lives, while becoming empowered. I work effectively with children and their families, adolescents, and adults.
I work with a variety of age groups and genuinely enjoy the differences in all people. I create a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to help my clients find balance in their life and overcome past and present hardships. I work alongside my patients, meeting them where they are while helping them achieve goals that are important to them by utilizing person-centered treatment planning. I help my patients gain emotional stability, and self-worth in their lives, while becoming empowered. I work effectively with children and their families, adolescents, and adults.
(616) 577-8176 View (616) 577-8176
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Margaret Fedder
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Alpena, MI 49707
There are times in our lives when it becomes essential for us to seek greater self-awareness and a fuller sense of meaning and purpose. Perhaps you're experiencing the end of a relationship, a major life transition, an intense period of stuckness, or frequent 3am panic that leaves you in a tailspin. Or, you might just be feeling like nothing is terribly wrong, but still not quite right. I offer support for adults 18+ who are looking for insight into their past experiences and present choices in order to craft a future that feels safe, authentic, and meaningful.
There are times in our lives when it becomes essential for us to seek greater self-awareness and a fuller sense of meaning and purpose. Perhaps you're experiencing the end of a relationship, a major life transition, an intense period of stuckness, or frequent 3am panic that leaves you in a tailspin. Or, you might just be feeling like nothing is terribly wrong, but still not quite right. I offer support for adults 18+ who are looking for insight into their past experiences and present choices in order to craft a future that feels safe, authentic, and meaningful.
(231) 714-6474 View (231) 714-6474

Online Therapists

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Melissa Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midland, MI 48640
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.
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.
(989) 538-8972 View (989) 538-8972
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Tamyra N Cooper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , LCSW
Verified Verified
Cheboygan, MI 49721
Waitlist for new clients
A.C.E.S. stands for Attitude, Compassion, Education and Supports. These are the core attributes and values I use to help my clients and their families find answers, serenity, and balance. I have been helping families, frustrated parents and students who are struggling for well over a decade. My practice includes individual & family therapy, communication skills, education, modification of "behaviors" and helping families understand more of the “why” behind how we act and a deeper understanding of what we feel and how to make appropriate changes
A.C.E.S. stands for Attitude, Compassion, Education and Supports. These are the core attributes and values I use to help my clients and their families find answers, serenity, and balance. I have been helping families, frustrated parents and students who are struggling for well over a decade. My practice includes individual & family therapy, communication skills, education, modification of "behaviors" and helping families understand more of the “why” behind how we act and a deeper understanding of what we feel and how to make appropriate changes
(231) 597-4194 View (231) 597-4194
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Jerry Richardson
Pre-Licensed Professional, LLMSW
Verified Verified
Traverse City, MI 49686
This Therapist Has Immediate Availability! Counseling has been a passion of mine for many years and I would love to see what kind of help I can offer you. I work with clients through compassion, humor, and unconditional positive regard. Whether it’s through straightforward honesty or easing through difficult topics and allowing a gentle approach, I can provide a style of therapy that best fits you and your personality.
This Therapist Has Immediate Availability! Counseling has been a passion of mine for many years and I would love to see what kind of help I can offer you. I work with clients through compassion, humor, and unconditional positive regard. Whether it’s through straightforward honesty or easing through difficult topics and allowing a gentle approach, I can provide a style of therapy that best fits you and your personality.
(231) 403-0865 View (231) 403-0865
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Life's Work Clinic PLLC.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kalkaska, MI 49646
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.
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.
(231) 360-2043 View (231) 360-2043
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Heidi Fraser
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
Gaylord, MI 49735
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!
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!
(989) 301-4199 View (989) 301-4199
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The Holding Space Counseling and Wellness, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midland, MI 48640
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.
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.
(989) 572-4080 View (989) 572-4080
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Lifesteps Counseling & Consulting PLLC
Counselor, MA, LPC, ba, fle
Verified Verified
West Branch, MI 48661
I am dedicated to the healing and growth processes of individual and family lives. I take a creative, personal strengths approach to this process. This means; I believe that you have the ability to take the steps of exploration and growth that is needed to allow you to more closely live the life that you desire. This process if often difficult and sometimes painful to take alone. I am here to help make those steps easier and help lead the way when you are unsure of which steps to take, or which order to take them.
I am dedicated to the healing and growth processes of individual and family lives. I take a creative, personal strengths approach to this process. This means; I believe that you have the ability to take the steps of exploration and growth that is needed to allow you to more closely live the life that you desire. This process if often difficult and sometimes painful to take alone. I am here to help make those steps easier and help lead the way when you are unsure of which steps to take, or which order to take them.
(989) 863-4387 View (989) 863-4387
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Tracy Rainey
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Bay City, MI 48706
I hope to be a help and support to those experiencing anxiety, depression, the effects of trauma, and stress. I also specialize in serving 1st responders and those who have experienced vicarious trauma and work stress. I believe we can resolve or lessen the effects of mental health and life stressors through the therapeutic process. My philosophy is that the act of sharing life experiences with another is a healing process and can often create profound changes in mood management and the resolution of anxiety.
I hope to be a help and support to those experiencing anxiety, depression, the effects of trauma, and stress. I also specialize in serving 1st responders and those who have experienced vicarious trauma and work stress. I believe we can resolve or lessen the effects of mental health and life stressors through the therapeutic process. My philosophy is that the act of sharing life experiences with another is a healing process and can often create profound changes in mood management and the resolution of anxiety.
(989) 445-4195 View (989) 445-4195
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Paul E Kaschel
Limited Licensed Psychologist, DPhil, BCPCC, EAGALA
Verified Verified
Traverse City, MI 49686
If your marriage has too much conflict, too little togetherness, or it just feels like you've gone in different directions, I can help you get back on the track you want to be on. Some times the patterns that are developed in marriage need a little jolt in order to shift onto a better path. Working on these issues with practical tools in the context of your life in Christ gives you resources that are unavailable simply working on these things yourselves. If you are an individual struggling with anxiety or depression or relational problems, I can also help you with a plan and tools to handle life more effectively.
If your marriage has too much conflict, too little togetherness, or it just feels like you've gone in different directions, I can help you get back on the track you want to be on. Some times the patterns that are developed in marriage need a little jolt in order to shift onto a better path. Working on these issues with practical tools in the context of your life in Christ gives you resources that are unavailable simply working on these things yourselves. If you are an individual struggling with anxiety or depression or relational problems, I can also help you with a plan and tools to handle life more effectively.
(231) 225-4390 View (231) 225-4390
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GRACE Center
MA, LPC, CAADC
Not Verified Not Verified
Grayling, MI 49738
GRACE Center is a fully licensed and accredited substance abuse counseling facility serving Crawford and its surrounding counties. Our staff is experienced in a variety of treatment methods, which we put to use for the people who come to us for help.
GRACE Center is a fully licensed and accredited substance abuse counseling facility serving Crawford and its surrounding counties. Our staff is experienced in a variety of treatment methods, which we put to use for the people who come to us for help.
(989) 710-2117 View (989) 710-2117
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Katie J Tate
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Levering, MI 49755
I believe in making mental health services more accessible and welcoming. I try to meet my clients where they are and discover where they want to be. An emphasis on recovering all that is lost when traumatized is central to my approach. We work together to remember the things we loved most before trauma interrupted our lives. Anxiety and Depression are often intermingled with trauma and can have a profound impact on any life experience. We interpret the inner language of anxiety and depression together.
I believe in making mental health services more accessible and welcoming. I try to meet my clients where they are and discover where they want to be. An emphasis on recovering all that is lost when traumatized is central to my approach. We work together to remember the things we loved most before trauma interrupted our lives. Anxiety and Depression are often intermingled with trauma and can have a profound impact on any life experience. We interpret the inner language of anxiety and depression together.
(231) 399-8838 View (231) 399-8838
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Kimberli Cumming
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MBA
Verified Verified
Northport, MI 49670
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.
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.
(734) 336-1082 View (734) 336-1082
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Nicole Schaaf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Traverse City, MI 49686
Waitlist for new clients
You are worthy and deserving of inner peace and happiness. Sometimes we just need some guidance and support as we move toward achieving this. I bring 16 years of experience walking alongside those struggling with issues such as trauma, unhealthy relationships, mental health concerns and life hardships. I offer my clients care based on their individual needs as they sort through the past, gain a greater understanding of the difficulties in the present and lay the groundwork for a life fulfilling future.
You are worthy and deserving of inner peace and happiness. Sometimes we just need some guidance and support as we move toward achieving this. I bring 16 years of experience walking alongside those struggling with issues such as trauma, unhealthy relationships, mental health concerns and life hardships. I offer my clients care based on their individual needs as they sort through the past, gain a greater understanding of the difficulties in the present and lay the groundwork for a life fulfilling future.
(231) 624-5709 View (231) 624-5709
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Allison Gross
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW, QMHP, QIDP
Verified Verified
Cheboygan, MI 49721
Life is full of challenges. Any child can benefit from extra support to navigate these. Many children struggle to cope with their mental health. Serving clients under the age of 18, my goal is to help fulfill the goals that you and your child have. I believe that seeking therapy at a young age is the first step in having a positive and fulfilling future. Whether it be the stressors of every day life, behavior concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma, or other mental health related needs, I am here to help you and your child navigate through this.
Life is full of challenges. Any child can benefit from extra support to navigate these. Many children struggle to cope with their mental health. Serving clients under the age of 18, my goal is to help fulfill the goals that you and your child have. I believe that seeking therapy at a young age is the first step in having a positive and fulfilling future. Whether it be the stressors of every day life, behavior concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma, or other mental health related needs, I am here to help you and your child navigate through this.
(231) 598-6904 View (231) 598-6904
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Gloria Waugh
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
Bay City, MI 48708
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.
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.
(989) 303-3879 View (989) 303-3879

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Compassion Focused Therapists

How does compassion-focused therapy work?

Compassion-Focused Therapy is based on the idea that humans have at least three emotion regulation systems, including one that responds to threats and another that allows us to self-soothe. Those who experienced serious childhood adversity, the theory goes, have a hyperactive threat system and an underperforming self-soothing system, leaving them vulnerable to shame and a hypercritical mindset. CFT focuses on bringing these systems back into balance, helping the client be kinder to themselves and better able to accept kindness from others.

Is compassion-focused therapy a type of CBT?

Compassion-focused therapy is closely related to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and employs many of its techniques. In addition to CBT, CFT also draws from the fields of biology, evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, developmental psychology, and Buddhism. It also has similarities to some types of trauma-focused therapies.

Is compassion-focused therapy evidence based?

Evidence suggests that CFT can be helpful in the treatment of anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, psychosis, and other mental illnesses. It has also been shown to be beneficial for individuals who may not have diagnosable psychiatric disorders but who still struggle with persistent self-criticism and feelings of shame.

What are the limitations of compassion-focused therapy?

Compassion-focused therapy is still a relatively new therapy, and research on its efficacy is still in its early stages; while some studies have found positive results, many have suffered from quality issues or small sample sizes. And while most CFT clients find it difficult to practice self-compassion at first, some—especially those who actively fear compassion or are deeply uncomfortable being cared for—may not be fully open to the tenets of CFT, potentially limiting the therapy’s long-term effectiveness.