Therapists for Teens in Battle Creek, MI

"Freedom is nothing else than a chance to be better." As people we sometimes allow our fears, current circumstances and our faulty thinking to keep us from discovering the freedom to be the person we are intended to be.

Sometimes we find ourselves in a whirlwind, looking for a place that is safe to express ourselves and our needs. Here is that place...a place where you can find peace to resolve the crushing feelings of hurt, pain, and being misunderstood. Imagine a day when you are able to navigate through life effectively, communicate your needs, and accomplish your goals with less anxiety, less depression, and less anger. Awesome right? It is our intent to help guide adolescents, families, and individuals in learning healthy communication and healthy coping skills to incorporate into their daily lives. Let's learn together.

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.

I have a wide variety of experience working with clients with anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, depression, personality disorders, suicidal ideation, substance/ alcohol abuse, Schizophrenia, and Bipolar Disorder. I enjoy working with LGBTQ+ clients, families, and couples. One of the things I have noticed through my experience is that most people are looking to mend relationships, improve their lives, and let go of their pain.

In today’s world it is difficult to be your best mentally without a little help. That is what I’m here for, listen, understand and help you become the best version of you. I have 27 years of working with children and families. Helping the family come together, understand the complexity and grace needed to create a dynamic that will nurture and help families connect and be one.

It is my personal and professional belief that everyone can discover their most authentic and successful self but may occasionally need assistance in their journey to personal enrichment and empowerment. I have been lucky enough to find those people in my own life, and I consider it an honor to serve that purpose for my clients in a warm, welcoming, yet professional fashion. I respect the individual needs of varying cultural backgrounds and enjoy finding common ground with diverse clientele. I specialize in substance abuse, behavior and relational issues in adolescents and young adults, grief and loss, depression and anxiety.

I have a history of working with children, adolescents and families utilizing modalities that include person centered and strength-based approaches. Some other forms of therapy utilized include CBT, Art Therapy and cinema therapy. I have worked with those who experience, challenges with traumas, behavioral challenges, mood disorders (depression, anxiety), self-esteem, ADHD, Anger Management, and grief/loss. I have also worked with populations who have experienced the juvenile system, foster care and adoption.

My therapy approach is to embarking on a journey of discovery with compassion, listening for themes of untapped desire, yearning, and disentangling the confines that seem limiting from our potential for goal attainment. Together we can illuminate the darkness of unexplored beauty that lies in the wreckage of unprocessed past to embolden you to pursue future aspirations.

I have great respect for people deciding change is what they want for themselves and are willing to take action to bring about change. People are people first, and are not to be marginalized based on diagnosis or over generalization. My therapeutic perspective is to join people where they are in their lives and work together to create change based on individual values, goals, wants, and needs.

Our desire at the Restoration Center is to meet you where you are. We have a diverse group of therapists ready to be with you on your journey. Please visit our website where you will find our providers along with their specialities.

I work with adults, adolescents, couples and children as young as 12. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches uniquely tailored to each client and based on the treatment goals we develop together. I believe that each person has a unique place in this world. I believe that therapy gives clients a safe and supportive place to realize their potential. It’s up to me to assist them in obtaining the tools to reach it!

Hello and Welcome! Senshu, LLC is a Clinical Mental Health practice located in downtown Battle Creek. We are currently four Clinical Social Workers offering both in-person and virtual sessions. Our approach is trauma-informed and client-centered. Please view our photos for more information about each clinician. We look forward to hearing from you! At this time: Erin is accepting new clients for virtual sessions; Ashley is working from a waitlist; Joy and Kelley are closed.

At Guided Growth Therapy I strive to create a safe space where we can work together and grow to get you, your relationship, and/or your family to a healthier spot in life through prevention, intervention, and education.

I enjoy working with young children, teens, young adults & families. Many of my clients have struggled with issues like anxiety, depression, self injury, social skills, parenting, adoption, & adjusting to new situations. Parents/caregivers are welcome to join sessions if they desire (as clinically appropriate) as a way to learn skills along with their child/family. This helps support the skills learned within sessions & outside of sessions, when at home & in the community. This empowers the client & family & helps everyone feel like they are mastering the skills learned in sessions. I am supervised by a licensed PHD.

While everyone struggles sometimes not everyone struggles the same way. To help meet you were you are in your journey I use a variety of approaches. I believe in helping you find your inner strength through strength based approaches, increasing your awareness of your thoughts, feelings, and emotions through Mindfulness based interventions and other cognitive behavioral approaches. I also believe that all individuals should be treated with autonomy, dignity and fairness. In working with individuals I bring compassion, understanding and empathy to each session. I have experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

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.

Child & Family Psychological Services is a full-service private practice offering psychological and counseling services in Kalamazoo, Portage, and Battle Creek and teletherapy services throughout Michigan. Our clients are all ages, from all walks of life and come to us with a wide range of concerns. If you need help getting to a better place in your life, we invite you to learn more about our professional services, areas of expertise and clinical staff. At CFPS, we like to say It’s About Relationships. Because how happy we are in our relationships — both with others and with ourselves — largely determines how happy we are in life.

I am a firm believer that we are not meant to do life alone. It is my hope that I can be one of the people in your life who can offer you the support you need to succeed. Whether you’re facing a major life transition, grieving the loss of a life or a relationship, dealing with family conflict, or navigating one of the many other life challenges we face as humans - my door is open to you.

Listening Tree Therapy is accepting new patients in a virtual setting at this time. I take pride in scheduling new patient sessions quickly while taking into account your schedule. Virtual appointments have proven to be both safe, effective and covered by insurance. Many patients find telemedicine convenient for their busy schedules, saving money and travel time. Many patients like the safety of being in their own space when meeting online. Please don’t sit in silence when help is just a phone call or an email away. Please reach out today so we can get you started on a healthier, happier lifestyle!