Depression Therapists in Bellaire, MI
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety or trauma related to relationship issues, work/school issues or traumatic events.
Welcome! If you are struggling with: stress, anxiety, transitioning from school to work, disability related issues, military to civilian adjustment, career related issues or coping with life changes I am here to help. I believe that you are expert of you own story. My goal is to help you realize your strengths and potential to overcome whatever challenges you are facing.
I provide an open and safe environment where your thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgement and offer an eclectic and collaborative approach to therapy and together we’ll set meaningful, achievable goals to foster healing and growth.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety or trauma related to relationship issues, work/school issues or traumatic events.
Welcome! If you are struggling with: stress, anxiety, transitioning from school to work, disability related issues, military to civilian adjustment, career related issues or coping with life changes I am here to help. I believe that you are expert of you own story. My goal is to help you realize your strengths and potential to overcome whatever challenges you are facing.
I provide an open and safe environment where your thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgement and offer an eclectic and collaborative approach to therapy and together we’ll set meaningful, achievable goals to foster healing and growth.
My goal is to provide a warm, non-judgmental and inviting space to process and improve: relationships (familial, friendships, work or love), difficulty balancing obligations, challenges with stress or anxiety, self-esteem issues and/or depressive tendencies.
My main area of interest is to help individuals adult family members and couples have more positive relationships with themselves and with others in their lives. I especially like working with other therapists and/or people who work in helping professions including teachers, because I am passionate about helping helpers connect to their own needs.
My goal is to provide a warm, non-judgmental and inviting space to process and improve: relationships (familial, friendships, work or love), difficulty balancing obligations, challenges with stress or anxiety, self-esteem issues and/or depressive tendencies.
My main area of interest is to help individuals adult family members and couples have more positive relationships with themselves and with others in their lives. I especially like working with other therapists and/or people who work in helping professions including teachers, because I am passionate about helping helpers connect to their own needs.
I have been blessed with working with clinicians with similar values and passion that have expertise in working with Infants, Children, Adolescents, Adults, Parents & Couples that experience difficulties with; Depression, Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Trauma, Relationships, Addictions, Behavioral, Adjustment & Phase of Life Transitions & Career-Related Issues.
Working as a medical profession since early adolescence, I have developed an expertise & ease counseling individuals with Acute/Chronic Physical & Mental illness and Crisis/Trauma Management. As a Facilitator of Prepare & Enrich & trained in Gottman's methodology, I provide individuals/couples strategies to grow, strengthen and foster health relationships.
I have been blessed with working with clinicians with similar values and passion that have expertise in working with Infants, Children, Adolescents, Adults, Parents & Couples that experience difficulties with; Depression, Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Trauma, Relationships, Addictions, Behavioral, Adjustment & Phase of Life Transitions & Career-Related Issues.
Working as a medical profession since early adolescence, I have developed an expertise & ease counseling individuals with Acute/Chronic Physical & Mental illness and Crisis/Trauma Management. As a Facilitator of Prepare & Enrich & trained in Gottman's methodology, I provide individuals/couples strategies to grow, strengthen and foster health relationships.
I have worked with various populations including people in crisis, depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief and loss, miscarriages, suicide, identity concerns, life transitions, men’s issues, and relationship problems.
I practice a positive and holistic approach to therapy that emphasizes finding a balance in life by improving self-esteem and self-care. I take a person centered approach meaning you are in charge; we go at your speed and things should always be comfortable for you during therapy.
I have worked with various populations including people in crisis, depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief and loss, miscarriages, suicide, identity concerns, life transitions, men’s issues, and relationship problems.
I practice a positive and holistic approach to therapy that emphasizes finding a balance in life by improving self-esteem and self-care. I take a person centered approach meaning you are in charge; we go at your speed and things should always be comfortable for you during therapy.
I offer individual and family counseling sessions, allowing clients the space and time to process through the difficult situations life brings using equine-assisted psychotherapy. Connection with the horses allows for building regulation and relationship skills that may have been impacted by trauma, depression, and anxiety. I use equine-assisted psychotherapy as a ground-based, experiential method of counseling that allows you to gain the tools and empowerment necessary to find your own answers.
I offer individual and family counseling sessions, allowing clients the space and time to process through the difficult situations life brings using equine-assisted psychotherapy. Connection with the horses allows for building regulation and relationship skills that may have been impacted by trauma, depression, and anxiety. I use equine-assisted psychotherapy as a ground-based, experiential method of counseling that allows you to gain the tools and empowerment necessary to find your own answers.
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My ideal client is someone who believes their situation can be improved and is willing to take some potentially unconventional approaches to get there. I believe in you and your own strengths and abilities. And I believe in my ability to help you see them, too. Come be real with me. I won't let you down.
My ideal client is someone who believes their situation can be improved and is willing to take some potentially unconventional approaches to get there. I believe in you and your own strengths and abilities. And I believe in my ability to help you see them, too. Come be real with me. I won't let you down.
I specialize in helping clients navigate life transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges.
I earned my Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. I established my private practice, where I work with culturally diverse populations, including children, adolescents, families, and adults.
I’m passionate about creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for every client. I use an integrative approach, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, exposure-based techniques, and marriage and family therapy to best meet each individual’s unique needs and goals.
I specialize in helping clients navigate life transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges.
I earned my Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. I established my private practice, where I work with culturally diverse populations, including children, adolescents, families, and adults.
I’m passionate about creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for every client. I use an integrative approach, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, exposure-based techniques, and marriage and family therapy to best meet each individual’s unique needs and goals.
Mental Wellness Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MHP
1 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49684
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My ideal client is someone who is struggling with anxiety/ depression or both.
I provide cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy and will be providing accelerated resolution therapy. I am a non-judgmental active listener. Together we will process life's challenges/hurdles/obstacles.
My ideal client is someone who is struggling with anxiety/ depression or both.
I provide cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy and will be providing accelerated resolution therapy. I am a non-judgmental active listener. Together we will process life's challenges/hurdles/obstacles.
They imagine a life where their anxiety or depressive symptoms no longer get in the way of attending school or work, spending time with friends and enjoying their days.
For over twenty years, I have worked with the children and adults in our community helping them build the resources they need to feel and be successful. I tend to take a Cognitive Behavioral approach balanced with humor, patience and without judgment.
They imagine a life where their anxiety or depressive symptoms no longer get in the way of attending school or work, spending time with friends and enjoying their days.
For over twenty years, I have worked with the children and adults in our community helping them build the resources they need to feel and be successful. I tend to take a Cognitive Behavioral approach balanced with humor, patience and without judgment.
Anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and past trauma can feel like they are weighing you down, holding you back from living your life.
We have offices in Traverse City and Beulah, Michigan for in person therapy and are offer online therapy throughout the entire state of Michigan.
Anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and past trauma can feel like they are weighing you down, holding you back from living your life.
We have offices in Traverse City and Beulah, Michigan for in person therapy and are offer online therapy throughout the entire state of Michigan.
I am experienced in helping clients with a variety of life challenges including anxiety, depression, ADHD, gender identity, trauma, grief, and anger management.
My aim as a therapist is to create a space for clients to feel safe, seen, and heard, where we can work together to achieve goals using a collaborative, client-centered approach.
I am experienced in helping clients with a variety of life challenges including anxiety, depression, ADHD, gender identity, trauma, grief, and anger management.
My aim as a therapist is to create a space for clients to feel safe, seen, and heard, where we can work together to achieve goals using a collaborative, client-centered approach.
When we are experiencing psychological suffering, it is natural to want to find relief from our distress. Too often, though, our ways of coping or protecting ourselves from pain only lead us to more distress in the long run. We frequently find ourselves back in the same rut, or repeating the same mistakes over and over without knowing why.
When we are experiencing psychological suffering, it is natural to want to find relief from our distress. Too often, though, our ways of coping or protecting ourselves from pain only lead us to more distress in the long run. We frequently find ourselves back in the same rut, or repeating the same mistakes over and over without knowing why.
I may be of help If your child is struggling with anxiety, depression, self-harm, trauma reactions or behavioral issues, you are a parent wanting more support, you are an adult struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, a phobia, insomnia, and more.
I offer a multitude of evidence-based therapies that have been proven to help through research to include: Parent Management Training, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy-Informed, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Behavioral Activation for Depression, CBT for Insomnia and more!
I may be of help If your child is struggling with anxiety, depression, self-harm, trauma reactions or behavioral issues, you are a parent wanting more support, you are an adult struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, a phobia, insomnia, and more.
I offer a multitude of evidence-based therapies that have been proven to help through research to include: Parent Management Training, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy-Informed, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Behavioral Activation for Depression, CBT for Insomnia and more!
Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, a relationship that feels like it isn't working anymore, or discontent with life, it feels heavy.
I believe every person has everything they need within themselves to live a life they truly love. I want to help you love life and unlock the tools within yourself to do so. I offer EMDR and talk therapy in an empathetic space attuned to your needs. I will help you know yourself on a deeper level to overcome and to equip you for whatever the future brings.
Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, a relationship that feels like it isn't working anymore, or discontent with life, it feels heavy.
I believe every person has everything they need within themselves to live a life they truly love. I want to help you love life and unlock the tools within yourself to do so. I offer EMDR and talk therapy in an empathetic space attuned to your needs. I will help you know yourself on a deeper level to overcome and to equip you for whatever the future brings.
Together, we will create a plan to address the concerns that are negatively impacting you, such as: decreasing symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger, stress and negative thinking.
They said the teen years would be hard, and here they are. Lately you’ve been anxious and on edge, and it’s beginning to cause stress on your family and maybe even your friends. People have always known you as confident and dependable, but now you’ve been worrying too much about too many different things. And the worst part? It’s inconsistent. One week, you feel fine, and a different week you feel stuck, insecure, and your thoughts are spiraling. The highs and lows are overwhelming! You’ve become easily irritated and filled with frustration, and you are seeking relief. You want to manage your anxiety so you can finally relax again.
Together, we will create a plan to address the concerns that are negatively impacting you, such as: decreasing symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger, stress and negative thinking.
They said the teen years would be hard, and here they are. Lately you’ve been anxious and on edge, and it’s beginning to cause stress on your family and maybe even your friends. People have always known you as confident and dependable, but now you’ve been worrying too much about too many different things. And the worst part? It’s inconsistent. One week, you feel fine, and a different week you feel stuck, insecure, and your thoughts are spiraling. The highs and lows are overwhelming! You’ve become easily irritated and filled with frustration, and you are seeking relief. You want to manage your anxiety so you can finally relax again.
I work largely with: depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, addiction, relationships, or certain personality issues.
With me you will have both light and deep conversations about your life journey, past and present. Along the way, you will find me being both logical and discerning in identifying issues of concern.. As a practical and pragmatic person, I try to customize my responses to your issues by weaving some form of one or two of many different approved counseling modalities into our sessions. I believe we heal with some combination of our head, our heart, and our spirit, and that presents differently with every client . I enjoy working from a Christian perspective when appropriate for you. Pricing as low as $100 is often available.
I work largely with: depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, addiction, relationships, or certain personality issues.
With me you will have both light and deep conversations about your life journey, past and present. Along the way, you will find me being both logical and discerning in identifying issues of concern.. As a practical and pragmatic person, I try to customize my responses to your issues by weaving some form of one or two of many different approved counseling modalities into our sessions. I believe we heal with some combination of our head, our heart, and our spirit, and that presents differently with every client . I enjoy working from a Christian perspective when appropriate for you. Pricing as low as $100 is often available.
Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, adjustment difficulties, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, geriatric concerns, and emotional or cognitive changes related to TBI.
I enjoy working with adults, and older adults. I administer psychological evaluations to assist with diagnosis and treatment. I currently offer in-person appointments and teletherapy through secure video or phone sessions. Many insurance plans accepted.
Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, adjustment difficulties, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, geriatric concerns, and emotional or cognitive changes related to TBI.
I enjoy working with adults, and older adults. I administer psychological evaluations to assist with diagnosis and treatment. I currently offer in-person appointments and teletherapy through secure video or phone sessions. Many insurance plans accepted.
My focus is helping teens and adults navigate anxiety, depression and life changes such as divorce, work/school struggles, illness, and loss.
Since 2003, I have helped children, teens, and adults cope with and overcome the emotional and behavioral issues hindering their happiness and confidence. Helping others recognize what their own joyful, balanced life looks like and empowering them, step by step, to achieve it is my passion.
My focus is helping teens and adults navigate anxiety, depression and life changes such as divorce, work/school struggles, illness, and loss.
Since 2003, I have helped children, teens, and adults cope with and overcome the emotional and behavioral issues hindering their happiness and confidence. Helping others recognize what their own joyful, balanced life looks like and empowering them, step by step, to achieve it is my passion.
You may look like you're holding it all together on the outside, but inside you feel exhausted, overwhelmed and emotionally stretched thin. Your mind doesn't shut off, sleep feels elusive and even small things can feel like too much. You might feel anxious, irritable or weighed down by sadness; unsure how you got here but knowing something needs to change. Many of the women I work with are trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum or navigating the ongoing emotional load of motherhood. Others are moving through a major life transition or simply longing to feel seen, heard and supported.
You may look like you're holding it all together on the outside, but inside you feel exhausted, overwhelmed and emotionally stretched thin. Your mind doesn't shut off, sleep feels elusive and even small things can feel like too much. You might feel anxious, irritable or weighed down by sadness; unsure how you got here but knowing something needs to change. Many of the women I work with are trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum or navigating the ongoing emotional load of motherhood. Others are moving through a major life transition or simply longing to feel seen, heard and supported.
I am a dedicated and compassionate therapist based in Traverse City, Michigan, specializing in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), trauma recovery, co-occurring disorders, and advanced addiction treatment. I work with adolescents and adults facing challenges such as personality disorders, self-harm, difficulties managing emotions, and struggles with thoughts or behaviors. These challenges can range from sleep issues and stress to trauma and acceptance.
I am a dedicated and compassionate therapist based in Traverse City, Michigan, specializing in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), trauma recovery, co-occurring disorders, and advanced addiction treatment. I work with adolescents and adults facing challenges such as personality disorders, self-harm, difficulties managing emotions, and struggles with thoughts or behaviors. These challenges can range from sleep issues and stress to trauma and acceptance.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.