Female Therapists in Bellaire, MI
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.
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 enjoy working with individuals and couples. 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. I help my clients identify relational, thought and behavioral patterns that may have once been functional but are no longer helpful. My ideal client is looking for active therapy that has a practical application to help with immediate symptom relief while also changing lifelong patterns of behavior for longer term change.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples. 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. I help my clients identify relational, thought and behavioral patterns that may have once been functional but are no longer helpful. My ideal client is looking for active therapy that has a practical application to help with immediate symptom relief while also changing lifelong patterns of behavior for longer term change.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving North Carolina and Michigan. 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 work primarily with adults.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving North Carolina and Michigan. 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 work primarily with adults.
At Pyramid of Hope Counseling, LLC my goal is provide the best mental health services for individuals, couples and families in Northern Michigan. 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.
At Pyramid of Hope Counseling, LLC my goal is provide the best mental health services for individuals, couples and families in Northern Michigan. 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.
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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People often describe navigating infertility or pregnancy loss as one of the worst things they have ever experienced. You might be trying to cope with complex emotions of feeling overwhelmed, angry, bitter, or even confused by the journey you're navigating. Maybe you've tried talking to your friends & family; only to be met with comments of being told to "stop thinking about it so much", "I'm sure it will work out" or any phrase that begins with "at least" and end up feeling more isolated than you did before. Your emotions, grief, and experiences are so real and so valid.
People often describe navigating infertility or pregnancy loss as one of the worst things they have ever experienced. You might be trying to cope with complex emotions of feeling overwhelmed, angry, bitter, or even confused by the journey you're navigating. Maybe you've tried talking to your friends & family; only to be met with comments of being told to "stop thinking about it so much", "I'm sure it will work out" or any phrase that begins with "at least" and end up feeling more isolated than you did before. Your emotions, grief, and experiences are so real and so valid.
We are all unique individuals, with unique problems and unique ways of handling difficulties. Sometimes in life, we all find ourselves stuck. Stuck in a pattern of behavior, stuck in negative thinking, stuck at work or stuck in an unhealthy relationship. Together, we can work through these situations to discover more about yourself and what it is you truly want. I am here to listen without judgment or opinion to help you uncover what is truly best for you in your unique situation. Sometimes just taking the first step will uncover things you never thought possible.
We are all unique individuals, with unique problems and unique ways of handling difficulties. Sometimes in life, we all find ourselves stuck. Stuck in a pattern of behavior, stuck in negative thinking, stuck at work or stuck in an unhealthy relationship. Together, we can work through these situations to discover more about yourself and what it is you truly want. I am here to listen without judgment or opinion to help you uncover what is truly best for you in your unique situation. Sometimes just taking the first step will uncover things you never thought possible.
My therapy style is transparent and empathetic, asking difficult questions about thoughts and feelings to uncover the issues that can deprive us of a happy and healthy life. Using solution-focused strategies, motivational interviewing, and cognitive-behavioral-therapy, I work with you to build on your strengths. Ultimately, my goal is your goal, and we will create a personalized plan that aligns with your unique needs and goals. Whether you are feeling anxious, depressed, or stressed, interested in stronger relationships, struggling with past trauma, or are simply looking for someone to listen and care, I want to help.
My therapy style is transparent and empathetic, asking difficult questions about thoughts and feelings to uncover the issues that can deprive us of a happy and healthy life. Using solution-focused strategies, motivational interviewing, and cognitive-behavioral-therapy, I work with you to build on your strengths. Ultimately, my goal is your goal, and we will create a personalized plan that aligns with your unique needs and goals. Whether you are feeling anxious, depressed, or stressed, interested in stronger relationships, struggling with past trauma, or are simply looking for someone to listen and care, I want to help.
This step takes courage, you were brave enough to go this far in the growth process, lets move forward together. It is essential that you enter a welcoming, safe, compassionate environment where vulnerability is honored. This is a place where personal growth will thrive. Life can be challenging, confusing exciting and scary, but you are not alone. We will work together using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques (CBT) to untangle life experiences and work toward living your best life.
This step takes courage, you were brave enough to go this far in the growth process, lets move forward together. It is essential that you enter a welcoming, safe, compassionate environment where vulnerability is honored. This is a place where personal growth will thrive. Life can be challenging, confusing exciting and scary, but you are not alone. We will work together using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques (CBT) to untangle life experiences and work toward living your best life.
I am so excited you have found me here. I understand that reaching out for help can feel challenging, but I’m here to make it easier and support you every step of the way. Therapy offers so many benefits, and at the heart of it is having someone by your side during the difficult moments, providing tools to help you grow, and guiding you back on the path toward the life you envision. Life brings challenges to us all, and true resilience is about how we learn, adapt, and move forward with purpose.
I am so excited you have found me here. I understand that reaching out for help can feel challenging, but I’m here to make it easier and support you every step of the way. Therapy offers so many benefits, and at the heart of it is having someone by your side during the difficult moments, providing tools to help you grow, and guiding you back on the path toward the life you envision. Life brings challenges to us all, and true resilience is about how we learn, adapt, and move forward with purpose.
Has life thrown more your way than you know how to manage? I became a therapist because of my own life experiences and a passion for helping people navigate challenges in their lives. I work with individuals and families facing anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, ADHD, relationship concerns, autism spectrum-related challenges, life transitions, and other emotional or behavioral difficulties. I also support individuals with high-functioning autism and family members with children who are on the autism spectrum.
Has life thrown more your way than you know how to manage? I became a therapist because of my own life experiences and a passion for helping people navigate challenges in their lives. I work with individuals and families facing anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, ADHD, relationship concerns, autism spectrum-related challenges, life transitions, and other emotional or behavioral difficulties. I also support individuals with high-functioning autism and family members with children who are on the autism spectrum.
Jodi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, LMFT, RP, CCTP, EMDR-C
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Life stages and transitions bring with them many joys, challenges and uncertainties. Mental, emotional and spiritual obstacles often leave us stuck or prevent us from fully realizing the joy and peace we desire in life. Are you familiar with feelings of despair, hopelessness, anxiety, confusion and self-doubt among others? Do your children or adolescents struggle in this way? Are you experiencing a difficult time moving forward? My objective in therapy is to validate your experience as an individual, couple or family. Through practical learnings and education, I will work alongside you to provide hope and help toward healing.
Life stages and transitions bring with them many joys, challenges and uncertainties. Mental, emotional and spiritual obstacles often leave us stuck or prevent us from fully realizing the joy and peace we desire in life. Are you familiar with feelings of despair, hopelessness, anxiety, confusion and self-doubt among others? Do your children or adolescents struggle in this way? Are you experiencing a difficult time moving forward? My objective in therapy is to validate your experience as an individual, couple or family. Through practical learnings and education, I will work alongside you to provide hope and help toward healing.
Do you find yourself getting overstimulated or feeling dysregulated with even the smallest of tasks? Does it feel like you're drowning in the demands of daily life or struggling to stick to basic routines? Is masking taking a toll on your relationships? If this sounds like you, you are definitely not alone. I'm here to help. I am skilled in assessing and treating issues like these for teens and adults with Autism, ADHD, AuDHD, POTS, cPTSD, Anxiety, and more.
Do you find yourself getting overstimulated or feeling dysregulated with even the smallest of tasks? Does it feel like you're drowning in the demands of daily life or struggling to stick to basic routines? Is masking taking a toll on your relationships? If this sounds like you, you are definitely not alone. I'm here to help. I am skilled in assessing and treating issues like these for teens and adults with Autism, ADHD, AuDHD, POTS, cPTSD, Anxiety, and more.
Seeking therapy can stir a mix of emotions—hope, excitement, uncertainty, or even anxiety. Whether it’s your first time or you’ve been through therapy before, you might be navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, identity exploration, or trauma. These experiences can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. Therapy provides a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to explore your unique journey. Together, we’ll work to uncover your strengths and create meaningful change tailored to your needs.
Seeking therapy can stir a mix of emotions—hope, excitement, uncertainty, or even anxiety. Whether it’s your first time or you’ve been through therapy before, you might be navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, identity exploration, or trauma. These experiences can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. Therapy provides a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to explore your unique journey. Together, we’ll work to uncover your strengths and create meaningful change tailored to your needs.
Does this sound familiar? Jumpiness that won’t quit. Avoiding certain people or places without fully understanding why. Reactions—physical or emotional—that feel out of your control.
These aren’t signs that you’re broken. They’re your nervous system doing exactly what it was designed to do after trauma or overwhelming stress.
The good news? Your brain can be rewired—and it doesn’t have to be a long, painful process.
I specialize in MEMI (Multichannel Eye Movement Integration)—a powerful, evidence-informed approach that’s often faster and easier on clients than traditional trauma therapies.
Does this sound familiar? Jumpiness that won’t quit. Avoiding certain people or places without fully understanding why. Reactions—physical or emotional—that feel out of your control.
These aren’t signs that you’re broken. They’re your nervous system doing exactly what it was designed to do after trauma or overwhelming stress.
The good news? Your brain can be rewired—and it doesn’t have to be a long, painful process.
I specialize in MEMI (Multichannel Eye Movement Integration)—a powerful, evidence-informed approach that’s often faster and easier on clients than traditional trauma therapies.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. You’re exhausted from feeling stuck or living in survival mode, and you’re ready to find more balance. As a people pleaser, setting boundaries feels uncomfortable, bringing up feelings of guilt. As a parent, "mom guilt" might be wearing you down, and you're longing to reclaim your sense of self. You deserve to feel seen, heard, and validated. Together, we can create a safe space where you can explore your emotions, strengthen your coping skills, and gain the confidence to live the life you want and deserve. This space is affirming of the neurodivergent, ADHD, and chronic illness communities.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. You’re exhausted from feeling stuck or living in survival mode, and you’re ready to find more balance. As a people pleaser, setting boundaries feels uncomfortable, bringing up feelings of guilt. As a parent, "mom guilt" might be wearing you down, and you're longing to reclaim your sense of self. You deserve to feel seen, heard, and validated. Together, we can create a safe space where you can explore your emotions, strengthen your coping skills, and gain the confidence to live the life you want and deserve. This space is affirming of the neurodivergent, ADHD, and chronic illness communities.
Life brings us challenging experiences. At times these experiences are overwhelming. The results leave us exhausted from feeling lost from emotional upset and no solution in sight. Are you carrying a burden(s) from trauma, betrayal, conflicts in your relationship? Do you battle interpersonal struggles from anxiety/depression, out of control sex/porn viewing behaviors, alcohol/drug issues, etc. You do not have to silently carry all of this alone. Humans are resilient and the answers are within. I welcome you to a safe, non-judgmental place to begin your transformation, discovering the strengths and answers within you.
Life brings us challenging experiences. At times these experiences are overwhelming. The results leave us exhausted from feeling lost from emotional upset and no solution in sight. Are you carrying a burden(s) from trauma, betrayal, conflicts in your relationship? Do you battle interpersonal struggles from anxiety/depression, out of control sex/porn viewing behaviors, alcohol/drug issues, etc. You do not have to silently carry all of this alone. Humans are resilient and the answers are within. I welcome you to a safe, non-judgmental place to begin your transformation, discovering the strengths and answers within you.
Have you ever found yourself unable to feel better, despite past attempts to think your way out and move forward? Like a cycle you can't escape? Is it sometimes hard to "human"- to socialize, get yourself to focus, to navigate sensory overwhelm, or even to communicate to others? Maybe you've seen therapists in the past who seemed to be puzzled by you or not on your wavelength so you felt stuck. Are you looking to get to the root of these challenges and heal them for good instead of chronically coping just to get by? Do you need to make a change, but don't want to simply talk about your feelings? The good news is everyone can heal.
Have you ever found yourself unable to feel better, despite past attempts to think your way out and move forward? Like a cycle you can't escape? Is it sometimes hard to "human"- to socialize, get yourself to focus, to navigate sensory overwhelm, or even to communicate to others? Maybe you've seen therapists in the past who seemed to be puzzled by you or not on your wavelength so you felt stuck. Are you looking to get to the root of these challenges and heal them for good instead of chronically coping just to get by? Do you need to make a change, but don't want to simply talk about your feelings? The good news is everyone can heal.
I help turn insight into action. Many people find themselves in therapy still stuck in the same patterns, just with more language to describe them. I take a different approach.I believe that while processing the past and emotions has its place, many people get stuck there. Lasting change comes from finding resolution and developing practical skills to move forward.
I help turn insight into action. Many people find themselves in therapy still stuck in the same patterns, just with more language to describe them. I take a different approach.I believe that while processing the past and emotions has its place, many people get stuck there. Lasting change comes from finding resolution and developing practical skills to move forward.
Emily S. Kohler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, IMH-E, PMH-C
2 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49684
Are you a new parent or preparing for a new baby and wondering how you are going to adjust to the changes that are ahead coupled by your worries or depressed mood? Do you currently struggle with anxiety or depression and wonder how the new baby's arrival might impact your moods and well-being? Are you struggling to feel connected with your little one? Do you feel more irritable, frustrated and unhappy more than you thought you would feel during this phase of your life?
Are you a new parent or preparing for a new baby and wondering how you are going to adjust to the changes that are ahead coupled by your worries or depressed mood? Do you currently struggle with anxiety or depression and wonder how the new baby's arrival might impact your moods and well-being? Are you struggling to feel connected with your little one? Do you feel more irritable, frustrated and unhappy more than you thought you would feel during this phase of your life?
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.