Therapists in Carson City, MI

Are you an individual looking for work /life balance with a family, hobbies, passions, children an intimate relationship or desiring one using holistic therapy? We also work with athletes. improve from the inside out feeling recharged, empowered and confident. therapy can create smoother career, family and achieve a healthy & wellness lifestyle for individuals families, couples & teens. Gain inner wisdom, happiness, peace, pleasure & safety! Find your inner compass or carve a new path! I help untangle the knots for a realistic insightful life! My clients share with me: “You have helped me make important changes in my life”.

I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Self-love and seeking out a life worth living can feel tedious, overwhelming, and out of reach. Through therapy, we can work together to better understand how to navigate life, cope with stressors, process trauma, and begin living with purpose. I use an integrated and holistic approach when working with clients that is rooted in Humanistic psychology. Additional influences include CBT, ACT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and attachment theory. We will work together to tailor treatment to your individual needs.

I want to help clients whom are receptive to growth. My hope is to create mutual respect with clients and provide a safe time and space for clients to effectively evaluate issues. My assistance is offered to those whom are attempting to improve their overall quality of life and are willing to do the work to change. Now is the time.

I believe that everyone needs some extra support at times. My goal as a therapist is to work collaboratively with clients to help them find their way through life’s challenges. I focus on encouraging the client as the expert on their own life. As an EMDR trained therapist and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, I draw from a trauma-informed, eclectic, strengths-based, approach that might include elements of EMDR (EYE Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy informed skills practice (DBT), trauma-informed mindfulness and yoga/ Y12sr, Polyvagal Theory (

I view all my clients like they are a mirror image of myself. I see my work as being employed by you to help you get where you want to go. I am an experiential therapist Very different practice from what's out there today. CBT, DBT, TFT, EFT, EMDR and more are integrated into your experience. Therapy should be an experience of growth and revelation about "self" and not just a conversation. Tools should be the takeaway and integration into daily life the goal.

Have you ever wished for a way to feel better and learn to manage your emotions or a way to a better future? I work with children and adolescents, and those who care for them. I have experience in the areas of stress reduction/coping, post-partum depression, anxiety, and grief and loss. With children, I treat trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, grief, and behavioral disorders such as ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. I have also worked with PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) with children who have autism and are nonverbal.

I am a Master's level clinical social worker, providing one-on-therapy. I graduated from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and have experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I use a client-centered focus to help each person build self-esteem and feel important. My areas of interest include individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and need support in their peer relationships.

My ideal client is one that is struggling but wants to improve. Neurodevelopmental disorders are my JAM! ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Autism Spectrum Disorders is where I direct much of my clinical experience. It's important to me that my clients (and their parents/families/teachers) understand the uniqueness of their disorder and how to turn a perceived deficit into a SUPERPOWER. All children are wonderful gifts, and I love helping children discover and embrace their best selves. A diagnosis does not define you, your child, or your family.

I believe that relationships are at the core of any effective therapy. It is important to me that the children and families I work with feel heard and respected. I am flexible in my approaches and how I deliver therapy. This allows me to be able to focus on the strengths of the child and family. I utilize interests, abilities, and passions to provide services that are engaging, comfortable, and impactful. I believe that children, adolescents and young adults thrive best in therapy when they are allowed to express themselves in the way that is most natural for them.

I value the opportunity of working with you person to person and meeting you where you are at, while helping you navigate and work through past and current challenges in a safe and welcoming space. I have been practicing as a Professional Counselor in Mount Pleasant, Michigan since 2016, working in a variety of settings providing counseling services to at-risk youth, adolescents, college students, and adults.

I believe therapy should take place in a safe, supportive, empowering, and confidential environment. Clients are active in the process, exploring areas including feelings, beliefs, and behaviors while working through personal history and identifying aspects of their lives they wish to change. Clients take a journey to better understanding of themselves and others. We will set personal goals, and work together toward desired change through reflection, processing and skill building. When working with children I work with the child individually and also invite parents/guardians into session to learn skills to utilize at home to support the child with change.

A few daytime openings are available! It's so hard on our bodies and minds to be pregnant, give birth or endure loss yet we're expected to carry on with our lives like usual. People that haven't experienced the physical complications and distressing symptoms can't relate. Talking about our "stuff" is uncomfortable because we often feel shame or guilt as we think we should be grateful or we're not feeling good enough. Pregnancy and postpartum is unlike any other journey; sharing our bodies with another human is hard, being a new mom is hard, loss/change is hard! Remember, you are not alone and with help you can be well.

I provide an environment of safety, cooperation, and compassion to guide you in finding hope and facing difficulty within your life. We all have an ability to improve ourselves. I specialize in working with middle aged and older adult, and youth and adolescents individually and in groups. Crises such as financial, mental, physical, emotional, and identity require compassion and skills to grow. I also work with adults who are physically or mentally disabled and have chronic health needs, including epilepsy. My goal is to help people find hope, direction, meaning, and fulfilment, and teach skills to improve mental health.

We all have times when we need help with getting through the challenges of life. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, other mental health concerns; or perhaps parenting a child with emotional and behavioral concerns, I am glad to help. I have twenty plus years of experience working with individuals and families in settings including: partial hospitalization, preschool, juvenile court, adolescent residential treatment, nonprofit organizations and community mental health. Contact me to discuss your needs and how I may best assist you, or your child/family.

My ideal client is someone with an open mind, eager to delve into self-exploration and healing. They may be contending with anxiety, depression, identity struggles, women's issues, or LGBTQ+ challenges—or a combination thereof. They aspire to enhance coping mechanisms, resolve identity dilemmas, nurture relationships, alleviate stress, or simply seek guidance on their path. No prior art experience is required, but a willingness to experiment with diverse mediums is appreciated. Art therapy offers a versatile toolset to accomplish any personal objective.

Counseling is a process in which a counselor and client work together in a professional relationship to resolve concerns or issues that the client is experiencing and chooses to bring to sessions. It is my belief that the therapeutic relationship is purely client driven as you (the client) are the expert in your life. My theoretical orientation is diverse, I blend "Reality, Adlerian, Cognitive-Behavior, Gestalt and Client-Centered" therapy approaches to help clients maximize their self-awareness. I work closely with clients to assist them in increasing their positive thoughts/images in effort to promote efficiency in their overall thinking, coping and behavioral patterns.

"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" (Mary Oliver) -- This question lies at the heart of my work, with my goal being to help clients live more authentic and connected lives through self-awareness, resilience and positive change. My approach is flexible, interactive and solution-oriented. I bring a mindful perspective to psychotherapy and tend to see life transitions as opportunities for transformation and growth. My clients have said that my calm demeanor and my careful, empathic listening promote a safe and reflective environment, fostering self-compassion, self-awareness and change.

I am focused on helping you live your best life, mentally, physically, spiritually, and culturally, to have a deeper connection with those around you, and finally begin the process of self-acceptance & healing. Why continue down the same path, only to yield the same results? Allow yourself the opportunity to heal, love, and grow.

Life can be confusing and difficult at times. Therapy provides a safe place to talk about the stressful times in your life and to explore your thoughts and feelings. My goal as a therapist is to use a holistic approach to assist my clients in overcoming barriers to reach their full potential.