LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Cascade, MI
Do you struggle to feel seen? I’m here to listen to you, ALL of you, including parts of yourself that have been dismissed or forgotten.
Do you struggle to feel seen? I’m here to listen to you, ALL of you, including parts of yourself that have been dismissed or forgotten.
There comes a time when we all need support in remembering who we are. So many of us have learned to shrink, perform, or lose ourselves in order to belong. This can leave us feeling disconnected, lonely, overwhelmed, or unsure of who we are beneath the roles we've learned to carry. You may be thoughtful, capable, deeply feeling, and exhausted from carrying so much. Many of the individuals I work with are highly sensitive, often therapists, healers, helpers, and cycle-breakers, longing for deeper authenticity, secure attachment, meaningful relationships, self-trust, and a more wholehearted connection with themselves and their lives.
There comes a time when we all need support in remembering who we are. So many of us have learned to shrink, perform, or lose ourselves in order to belong. This can leave us feeling disconnected, lonely, overwhelmed, or unsure of who we are beneath the roles we've learned to carry. You may be thoughtful, capable, deeply feeling, and exhausted from carrying so much. Many of the individuals I work with are highly sensitive, often therapists, healers, helpers, and cycle-breakers, longing for deeper authenticity, secure attachment, meaningful relationships, self-trust, and a more wholehearted connection with themselves and their lives.
Welcome! I'm Christine, Are you constantly taking care of everyone else while feeling exhausted, anxious or disconnected from yourself? Therapy can help you regain confidence, set healthy boundaries, and create a life that feels authentic.
Welcome! I'm Christine, Are you constantly taking care of everyone else while feeling exhausted, anxious or disconnected from yourself? Therapy can help you regain confidence, set healthy boundaries, and create a life that feels authentic.
John Tuttle graduated from Western Michigan University with a Masters of the Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health. John is licensed in the State of Michigan as a Clinical Mental Health Provider and is an Adjunct Psychology Professor. He currently owns and is the primary therapist at Lakeshore Guidance, LLC. John also holds a Masters of Education degree from Grand Valley State University and has worked with elementary and middle schools on anti-bullying initiatives and crisis response interventions.
John Tuttle graduated from Western Michigan University with a Masters of the Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health. John is licensed in the State of Michigan as a Clinical Mental Health Provider and is an Adjunct Psychology Professor. He currently owns and is the primary therapist at Lakeshore Guidance, LLC. John also holds a Masters of Education degree from Grand Valley State University and has worked with elementary and middle schools on anti-bullying initiatives and crisis response interventions.
Many people start researching therapists when things reach a boiling point-emotions feel difficult to manage, relationships are strained, and the ways you used to cope don’t seem to be working anymore. I specialize in helping teens and adults in these moments-the tough ones, where you are out of answers- with compassion, practical tools, and clear path forward.
Many people start researching therapists when things reach a boiling point-emotions feel difficult to manage, relationships are strained, and the ways you used to cope don’t seem to be working anymore. I specialize in helping teens and adults in these moments-the tough ones, where you are out of answers- with compassion, practical tools, and clear path forward.
The ups and downs in life can be unexpected and difficult. I strive to partner with my clients to help them better cope with challenging life situations. My specialty is helping others to better learn about, understand, and cope with past trauma so that they are able to move forward in life. I believe in the power of coping skills, self-care, and evidence-based practices. I've worked with survivors of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, addiction, accidents, loss, and everyday stress. I also have extensive experience supporting those involved with the foster care system and adoption.
The ups and downs in life can be unexpected and difficult. I strive to partner with my clients to help them better cope with challenging life situations. My specialty is helping others to better learn about, understand, and cope with past trauma so that they are able to move forward in life. I believe in the power of coping skills, self-care, and evidence-based practices. I've worked with survivors of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, addiction, accidents, loss, and everyday stress. I also have extensive experience supporting those involved with the foster care system and adoption.
I have a special interest in working with women managing perimenopause or hormone related issues, LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities.
My first goal is to create a safe space that builds a trusting relationship. Once trust has been established, it’s my passion to help clients identify themes and patterns that continue to present challenges to their lives and relationships. To move you toward your goals, we will apply evidence-based interventions, like EMDR, OEI, ACT, and Mindfulness.
I have a special interest in working with women managing perimenopause or hormone related issues, LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities.
My first goal is to create a safe space that builds a trusting relationship. Once trust has been established, it’s my passion to help clients identify themes and patterns that continue to present challenges to their lives and relationships. To move you toward your goals, we will apply evidence-based interventions, like EMDR, OEI, ACT, and Mindfulness.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Grand Rapids, Michigan specializing in trauma, anxiety, and depression in adults. I work with individuals who feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns related to past experiences and chronic stress.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Grand Rapids, Michigan specializing in trauma, anxiety, and depression in adults. I work with individuals who feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns related to past experiences and chronic stress.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially when life feels heavy or uncertain. I offer a supportive space for preteens (12+), teens, and adults to engage in exploration and emotional processing. My approach is compassionate and client-centered, honoring each person’s unique pace and needs. It is a privilege to help clients express, process, and heal through the therapeutic relationship.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially when life feels heavy or uncertain. I offer a supportive space for preteens (12+), teens, and adults to engage in exploration and emotional processing. My approach is compassionate and client-centered, honoring each person’s unique pace and needs. It is a privilege to help clients express, process, and heal through the therapeutic relationship.
If you’re having difficulty managing parts of your life, we can work to identify healthy ways in which to cope and uncover patterns that may be holding you back from needed change.
Various life stories and events often have a long lasting effect and sometimes limit our connection to self and our experiences with others.
Learning to get to the root of limiting beliefs and examining their meaning can be important work in our lives. The collaborative process of therapy can ultimately provide clarity along with a path forward, especially when you’re feeling anxious and stuck.
If you’re having difficulty managing parts of your life, we can work to identify healthy ways in which to cope and uncover patterns that may be holding you back from needed change.
Various life stories and events often have a long lasting effect and sometimes limit our connection to self and our experiences with others.
Learning to get to the root of limiting beliefs and examining their meaning can be important work in our lives. The collaborative process of therapy can ultimately provide clarity along with a path forward, especially when you’re feeling anxious and stuck.
I am LGBTQ+ friendly and strive to make a space that is welcoming to all.
I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can feel free to express yourself and work through the toughest parts of your life. Together, we’ll explore the patterns and past experiences that keep you feeling stuck, while developing healthier thought patterns and behaviors that support the life you want to live.
I am LGBTQ+ friendly and strive to make a space that is welcoming to all.
I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can feel free to express yourself and work through the toughest parts of your life. Together, we’ll explore the patterns and past experiences that keep you feeling stuck, while developing healthier thought patterns and behaviors that support the life you want to live.
I work with individuals, teens and couples dealing with issues including ineffective communication, spiritual struggles, depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, high stress, perfectionism, divorce, fertility issues and more. If you are struggling with worrying too much, feeling down all the time, connecting with your young adult, unsure how to co-parent, need help with saving your relationship, or are just looking to make changes in your life, I can help. I create a safe and welcoming environment that starts with understanding and works toward change.
I work with individuals, teens and couples dealing with issues including ineffective communication, spiritual struggles, depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, high stress, perfectionism, divorce, fertility issues and more. If you are struggling with worrying too much, feeling down all the time, connecting with your young adult, unsure how to co-parent, need help with saving your relationship, or are just looking to make changes in your life, I can help. I create a safe and welcoming environment that starts with understanding and works toward change.
I also find great meaning in working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, creating a space where my patients can feel seen, supported, and empowered.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin, you don’t have to go through it alone. I’d be honored to walk alongside you in your healing journey.
I also find great meaning in working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, creating a space where my patients can feel seen, supported, and empowered.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin, you don’t have to go through it alone. I’d be honored to walk alongside you in your healing journey.
Our experiences shape how we think, feel, and participate in the world. From individual personality, to family of origin, to cultural context, the interaction of internal and external can result in feelings of depression or anxiety, difficulty in relationships, or confusion about identity. Sometimes all that’s needed is short-term help that focuses on developing better coping skills, and other times deep, long-term, insight-oriented work is necessary to disentangle complex lifelong difficulties.
Our experiences shape how we think, feel, and participate in the world. From individual personality, to family of origin, to cultural context, the interaction of internal and external can result in feelings of depression or anxiety, difficulty in relationships, or confusion about identity. Sometimes all that’s needed is short-term help that focuses on developing better coping skills, and other times deep, long-term, insight-oriented work is necessary to disentangle complex lifelong difficulties.
Are you longing for something deeper than just coping? Do you want to feel safe in your body and in your relationships? My patients often carry the weight of anxiety, trauma, identity questions, or parenting struggles. Many have felt unseen or disconnected for a long time. At Silver Birch, you are met with warmth, connection, and curiosity. Together, we will untangle your hurts, make sense of your story, and help you feel grounded within yourself. You deserve healing and do not have to go through this process alone.
Are you longing for something deeper than just coping? Do you want to feel safe in your body and in your relationships? My patients often carry the weight of anxiety, trauma, identity questions, or parenting struggles. Many have felt unseen or disconnected for a long time. At Silver Birch, you are met with warmth, connection, and curiosity. Together, we will untangle your hurts, make sense of your story, and help you feel grounded within yourself. You deserve healing and do not have to go through this process alone.
I help people who look like they’re functioning well on the outside—but feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck underneath.
Many of my clients are also working through religious trauma or leaving high-control belief systems.
Many of the people I work with are high-functioning professionals, parents, or helpers who look fine on the outside but feel overwhelmed or disconnected internally. For some of the folks I work with things show up as anxiety, perfectionism, or people-pleasing.
I help people who look like they’re functioning well on the outside—but feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck underneath.
Many of my clients are also working through religious trauma or leaving high-control belief systems.
Many of the people I work with are high-functioning professionals, parents, or helpers who look fine on the outside but feel overwhelmed or disconnected internally. For some of the folks I work with things show up as anxiety, perfectionism, or people-pleasing.
Do you feel stuck having the same arguments where you know how things will end before it begins? Everyone experiences periods of difficulties as life changes and turns in unexpected directions. Whatever difficulties you are facing, you do not need to face them alone. As a marriage and family therapist, I will provide you and your family the tools needed to navigate life’s challenges in a safe, warm and understanding environment. Seeking help is not always easy although it can be rewarding.
Do you feel stuck having the same arguments where you know how things will end before it begins? Everyone experiences periods of difficulties as life changes and turns in unexpected directions. Whatever difficulties you are facing, you do not need to face them alone. As a marriage and family therapist, I will provide you and your family the tools needed to navigate life’s challenges in a safe, warm and understanding environment. Seeking help is not always easy although it can be rewarding.
Ethan Catron
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
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Welcome! I'm glad you're here. My passion in therapy is helping people find healing from addictions, anxiety, depression, and disordered eating through developing a deeper connection to themselves and the world around them. This can often look like simply having a compassionate space to talk through feelings and needs, and sometimes it takes a deeper dive into some old wounds and patterns that can leave us feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
Welcome! I'm glad you're here. My passion in therapy is helping people find healing from addictions, anxiety, depression, and disordered eating through developing a deeper connection to themselves and the world around them. This can often look like simply having a compassionate space to talk through feelings and needs, and sometimes it takes a deeper dive into some old wounds and patterns that can leave us feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
Maybe all you know in this moment is that there is pain, and that something in your life needs to shift. Change doesn’t usually happen in big, grand ways. It tends to unfold in quiet, steady, and supportive spaces where you can gently set down the load, breathe, and make sense of your story. I am committed to creating that calm and safe space where your healing can happen. I will bring kindness, honesty, and my humanity to each session with you. I will help you find clarity and your own voice while we illuminate parts of your story that might feel confusing or overwhelming. You deserve to be heard, understood, and supported.
Maybe all you know in this moment is that there is pain, and that something in your life needs to shift. Change doesn’t usually happen in big, grand ways. It tends to unfold in quiet, steady, and supportive spaces where you can gently set down the load, breathe, and make sense of your story. I am committed to creating that calm and safe space where your healing can happen. I will bring kindness, honesty, and my humanity to each session with you. I will help you find clarity and your own voice while we illuminate parts of your story that might feel confusing or overwhelming. You deserve to be heard, understood, and supported.
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As much as I would like to offer this, I am not here to change/stop/delete your thoughts and feelings. I don't believe that's possible, even if we can sometimes ignore them for a couple hours. More often than not, the time, attention, and energy we pour into trying to get control of these moves us farther away from our values and goals than closer to them anyways. I view my role as a therapist as someone here to help change your relationship to those thoughts and feelings instead, so that we don’t have to wait for them to disappear before living a richer, fuller life.
As much as I would like to offer this, I am not here to change/stop/delete your thoughts and feelings. I don't believe that's possible, even if we can sometimes ignore them for a couple hours. More often than not, the time, attention, and energy we pour into trying to get control of these moves us farther away from our values and goals than closer to them anyways. I view my role as a therapist as someone here to help change your relationship to those thoughts and feelings instead, so that we don’t have to wait for them to disappear before living a richer, fuller life.
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LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.