Female Therapists in Charlevoix, MI

Thalia M Ferenc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MA, LMSW, DCSW
Charlevoix, MI 49720
Emotions, Behaviors, Relationships ... When they're not right, life becomes a fragile shadow of our hopes and dreams. There can be a better tomorrow with a warm, wise and well-trained therapist, seasoned by long experience and sincerely invested in making a difference in your life. Serving adults, adolescents 14 and over, couples and families, from my private practice located halfway between Charlevoix and Petoskey. I currently provide a choice of in-person or teletherapy. Utilizing an integrative blend of therapy orientations, I tailor treatment to each individual's needs. You are unique. Your therapy should be, too.
Emotions, Behaviors, Relationships ... When they're not right, life becomes a fragile shadow of our hopes and dreams. There can be a better tomorrow with a warm, wise and well-trained therapist, seasoned by long experience and sincerely invested in making a difference in your life. Serving adults, adolescents 14 and over, couples and families, from my private practice located halfway between Charlevoix and Petoskey. I currently provide a choice of in-person or teletherapy. Utilizing an integrative blend of therapy orientations, I tailor treatment to each individual's needs. You are unique. Your therapy should be, too.
(231) 335-3616 View (231) 335-3616
Kendra Baumgartner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
Thanks for stopping by! I’m a queer‑affirming, trauma‑informed Licensed Professional Counselor who believes therapy should be radically safe and unapologetically empowering. If you live with anxiety, carry the weight of past trauma, or simply need a space where your full identity—including gender, sexuality, and values—can breathe, you’re in the right place. I blend Person‑Centered warmth with evidence‑based tools from CBT, Solution‑Focused Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure for PTSD. Together we’ll honor what hurts, amplify what’s resilient, and craft a life that finally feels like it’s yours!
Thanks for stopping by! I’m a queer‑affirming, trauma‑informed Licensed Professional Counselor who believes therapy should be radically safe and unapologetically empowering. If you live with anxiety, carry the weight of past trauma, or simply need a space where your full identity—including gender, sexuality, and values—can breathe, you’re in the right place. I blend Person‑Centered warmth with evidence‑based tools from CBT, Solution‑Focused Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure for PTSD. Together we’ll honor what hurts, amplify what’s resilient, and craft a life that finally feels like it’s yours!
(586) 488-2959 View (586) 488-2959
Mirrored Waters Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Ph D, LMSW, CAADC, TF-CBT
Charlevoix, MI 49720
Mirrored Waters Counseling is available to all ages, individuals, and couples who want to resolve the issues that are complicating their lives. Be it depression, anxiety, communication in relationships, the ability to express one's thoughts and feelings or behavioral issues. Each issue can become the catalyst to future problems which can overshadow our lives. We all deserve to live a fulfilling life, one free from the angst we create or endure. Allow yourself to dream of a future where you give yourself permission to be happy.
Mirrored Waters Counseling is available to all ages, individuals, and couples who want to resolve the issues that are complicating their lives. Be it depression, anxiety, communication in relationships, the ability to express one's thoughts and feelings or behavioral issues. Each issue can become the catalyst to future problems which can overshadow our lives. We all deserve to live a fulfilling life, one free from the angst we create or endure. Allow yourself to dream of a future where you give yourself permission to be happy.
(231) 266-0138 View (231) 266-0138
Elizabeth Simpson
Marriage & Family Therapist, Elizabeth Simpson, LMFT
Charlevoix, MI 49720
Waitlist for new clients
I help people address mental health issues through a combination of highly individualized therapy and lifestyle interventions. I have extensive experience treating depression and other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders and trauma. I help people better understand how their attitudes and behaviors are influenced by their life experience and current environment, so change is possible. My approach is highly collaborative and flexible, and I work with my clients to maximize the benefits of therapy by helping them develop supports and opportunities for growth outside scheduled sessions.
I help people address mental health issues through a combination of highly individualized therapy and lifestyle interventions. I have extensive experience treating depression and other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders and trauma. I help people better understand how their attitudes and behaviors are influenced by their life experience and current environment, so change is possible. My approach is highly collaborative and flexible, and I work with my clients to maximize the benefits of therapy by helping them develop supports and opportunities for growth outside scheduled sessions.
(231) 459-3213 View (231) 459-3213
Dr. Jill Trager
Psychologist, Psy D
Online Only
I am a fully-licensed Clinical Psychologist and a member of the American Psychological Association with over 25 years of experience in my field. For the majority of these years, I worked out of my private-practice office in Midland, MI where I provided a wide range of mental health services to individuals diverse in age, as well as, ethnicity and lifestyle. I offered in-person services until my spouse & I relocated to Northern MI in 2022, necessitating a transition to my current, virtual-only practice in order to cont. serving my existing clients. I love what I do and reconsider it a privilege to be entrusted with my clients' care
I am a fully-licensed Clinical Psychologist and a member of the American Psychological Association with over 25 years of experience in my field. For the majority of these years, I worked out of my private-practice office in Midland, MI where I provided a wide range of mental health services to individuals diverse in age, as well as, ethnicity and lifestyle. I offered in-person services until my spouse & I relocated to Northern MI in 2022, necessitating a transition to my current, virtual-only practice in order to cont. serving my existing clients. I love what I do and reconsider it a privilege to be entrusted with my clients' care
(989) 270-0835 View (989) 270-0835
Rachael Freedman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
You are the most important person in your life, even if it hasn’t or no longer feels that way. Your life may not have allowed this to feel true, or this truth may have become lost amid expectations, fear, or pain. Therapy is your place to process where you've been, and recognize the strength and bravery of healing through vulnerability. In our work together, you’ll have a safe, non-judgmental space to slow down and be heard. My therapeutic style is warm, authentic, and curious, so we can co-create a space that is built on your expertise. We'll work to deepen your self-trust, cultivate compassion, and increase pleasure in your life.
You are the most important person in your life, even if it hasn’t or no longer feels that way. Your life may not have allowed this to feel true, or this truth may have become lost amid expectations, fear, or pain. Therapy is your place to process where you've been, and recognize the strength and bravery of healing through vulnerability. In our work together, you’ll have a safe, non-judgmental space to slow down and be heard. My therapeutic style is warm, authentic, and curious, so we can co-create a space that is built on your expertise. We'll work to deepen your self-trust, cultivate compassion, and increase pleasure in your life.
(312) 313-2291 View (312) 313-2291
Alana Hague
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
3 Endorsed
Online Only
You may feel trapped by past pain or uncertainty, but everything you need to rise, heal, and thrive is already within you, waiting to be awakened! I especially love working with children and adolescents, as I have found this stage of life to be profoundly informative - full of challenges, growth, and opportunities that can shape how a person understands themselves and their place in the world. I use TF-CBT as my main approach and also integrate brainspotting techniques, which allow the brain and body to process experiences in new ways.
You may feel trapped by past pain or uncertainty, but everything you need to rise, heal, and thrive is already within you, waiting to be awakened! I especially love working with children and adolescents, as I have found this stage of life to be profoundly informative - full of challenges, growth, and opportunities that can shape how a person understands themselves and their place in the world. I use TF-CBT as my main approach and also integrate brainspotting techniques, which allow the brain and body to process experiences in new ways.
(269) 348-0364 View (269) 348-0364
Brenda Ennis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, BCD
Serves Area
My practice is built upon the belief in the resilience of the human spirit. Humans are remarkably skilled at learning how to adapt to overwhelming stress. "Survival" necessitates a disconnect from our body, heart and mind. Allowing narratives to unfold, within a safe relational dyad, can invite a journey back to the Self within. While I have a special interest, and heart for, working with those who have been deeply hurt, I also welcome couples who are struggling to live in harmony with one another or those who want to rekindle a "passion" for living life together in real, authentic partnership.
My practice is built upon the belief in the resilience of the human spirit. Humans are remarkably skilled at learning how to adapt to overwhelming stress. "Survival" necessitates a disconnect from our body, heart and mind. Allowing narratives to unfold, within a safe relational dyad, can invite a journey back to the Self within. While I have a special interest, and heart for, working with those who have been deeply hurt, I also welcome couples who are struggling to live in harmony with one another or those who want to rekindle a "passion" for living life together in real, authentic partnership.
(231) 916-9327 View (231) 916-9327
Second Chance Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
At Second Chance Counseling Center, we strive to accommodate every client. We are a group of professionals here to meet your needs with our unique combination of skills. Our clinicians have been trained in various modalities to treat trauma, relationship issues, depression, grief, anxiety, and many other disorders. This allows each of our clinicians to focus on you in your treatment. Let us help guide you in your journey.
At Second Chance Counseling Center, we strive to accommodate every client. We are a group of professionals here to meet your needs with our unique combination of skills. Our clinicians have been trained in various modalities to treat trauma, relationship issues, depression, grief, anxiety, and many other disorders. This allows each of our clinicians to focus on you in your treatment. Let us help guide you in your journey.
(231) 227-9203 View (231) 227-9203
Katherine Vance
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, IMH-II
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and life coach practicing in Elk Rapids, MI. I previously practiced in Bloomfield Hills MI before moving to Northern Michigan in 2019. I have experience as an Infant Mental Health Specialist, Child and Adolescent Therapist and Individual/Family Therapist. I received my BA from University of Arkansas in Social Work and Criminal Justice and a MSW from University of Michigan in Therapeutic Practice and Community Organizing. I enjoy working with all individuals to process and explore the concerns that may prohibit them from reaching their potential and living life to its fullest.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and life coach practicing in Elk Rapids, MI. I previously practiced in Bloomfield Hills MI before moving to Northern Michigan in 2019. I have experience as an Infant Mental Health Specialist, Child and Adolescent Therapist and Individual/Family Therapist. I received my BA from University of Arkansas in Social Work and Criminal Justice and a MSW from University of Michigan in Therapeutic Practice and Community Organizing. I enjoy working with all individuals to process and explore the concerns that may prohibit them from reaching their potential and living life to its fullest.
(947) 208-6971 View (947) 208-6971
Jann LaDere MSW,LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I offer daytime and evening appointments for those who are in need of services outside the 9-5 days. Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday,Thursday are 6 pm to 9 PM, friday and Saturday as scheduled and Sunday closed For more information please call 231-203-3231. I enjoy working with a variety of clients, I have worked with 3 yr old's to 70 year old's. I have worked with married couples and families and individuals. I am a disabled veteran and would like to give back to my fellow veterans. I am accepting new clients at this time. I work with those who have gender dysphoria.
I offer daytime and evening appointments for those who are in need of services outside the 9-5 days. Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday,Thursday are 6 pm to 9 PM, friday and Saturday as scheduled and Sunday closed For more information please call 231-203-3231. I enjoy working with a variety of clients, I have worked with 3 yr old's to 70 year old's. I have worked with married couples and families and individuals. I am a disabled veteran and would like to give back to my fellow veterans. I am accepting new clients at this time. I work with those who have gender dysphoria.
(231) 903-6691 View (231) 903-6691
Dr. Marilyn Ann Fitzgerald
Limited Licensed Psychologist, PhD, LLP
Serves Area
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.
(231) 640-5960 View (231) 640-5960
Cathryn J Schuil
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Ms. Schuil offers professional counseling services for individuals, families, and couples who seek emotional equilibrium during life's inevitable changes and challenges.
Ms. Schuil offers professional counseling services for individuals, families, and couples who seek emotional equilibrium during life's inevitable changes and challenges.
(231) 760-8938 View (231) 760-8938
Sherry Guthrie
Counselor, MS, LPC, MITS
Serves Area
I work with individuals who wish to live a full and rewarding life regardless of past experiences or current challenges. My clients have a range of issues which may include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, recent or remote trauma, childhood maltreatment, family dysfunction, women's issues, distortions of thought, or grief and loss. I use a variety of carefully chosen modalities to assist clients in reaching their personal goals. Such modalities might include CBT, traditional talk therapy, relaxation, biofeedback, pyschodynamic interpretation, assessment measures, and reading or writing material.
I work with individuals who wish to live a full and rewarding life regardless of past experiences or current challenges. My clients have a range of issues which may include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, recent or remote trauma, childhood maltreatment, family dysfunction, women's issues, distortions of thought, or grief and loss. I use a variety of carefully chosen modalities to assist clients in reaching their personal goals. Such modalities might include CBT, traditional talk therapy, relaxation, biofeedback, pyschodynamic interpretation, assessment measures, and reading or writing material.
(231) 389-1047 View (231) 389-1047
Dr. Diana Ro
Psychologist, PsyD
Serves Area
We can get stuck in unhealthy relational patterns with ourselves and others that impact our mood and sense of self. We fear disconnection, rejection, and loneliness. What we desire is to be heard, known, and valued by others. I hope to provide a space and partnership to acknowledge and express your needs, understand your roles, set boundaries with others, and feel safe and secure in yourself. Together we can foster a deeper understanding of yourself and provide tools to help cope with life's challenges.
We can get stuck in unhealthy relational patterns with ourselves and others that impact our mood and sense of self. We fear disconnection, rejection, and loneliness. What we desire is to be heard, known, and valued by others. I hope to provide a space and partnership to acknowledge and express your needs, understand your roles, set boundaries with others, and feel safe and secure in yourself. Together we can foster a deeper understanding of yourself and provide tools to help cope with life's challenges.
(231) 577-2576 View (231) 577-2576
Northern Lights Counseling & Consultation, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CAADC
Serves Area
"Happiness does not depend on what you have or who you are. It solely relies on what you think" (Buddha) The majority of our suffering comes from our thinking. In therapy I use a variety of approaches and techniques to resolve problematic behaviors, beliefs, feelings, relationship issues, and/or somatic responses.
"Happiness does not depend on what you have or who you are. It solely relies on what you think" (Buddha) The majority of our suffering comes from our thinking. In therapy I use a variety of approaches and techniques to resolve problematic behaviors, beliefs, feelings, relationship issues, and/or somatic responses.
(989) 584-1409 View (989) 584-1409
Anne Krcatovich, MA, LLP, LLC
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP, LLC
Serves Area
I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore what's been weighing on you and begin to feel more grounded and understood. I work primarily with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship concerns, life transitions, and grief and loss. Many of my clients come to me feeling misunderstood, burnt out, emotionally reactive, chronically overwhelmed, or frustrated by patterns they can't seem to break. I aim to create a space where my clients feel genuinely understood while building tools for lasting change.
I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore what's been weighing on you and begin to feel more grounded and understood. I work primarily with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship concerns, life transitions, and grief and loss. Many of my clients come to me feeling misunderstood, burnt out, emotionally reactive, chronically overwhelmed, or frustrated by patterns they can't seem to break. I aim to create a space where my clients feel genuinely understood while building tools for lasting change.
(734) 259-4588 View (734) 259-4588
Laura Boss
Master Social Worker, LLMSW
Serves Area
I enjoy working with a broad range of clients from children to adults who are affected by trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, and mood disorders. Based on my personal and professional experience, I truly believe that with the right care, growth and healing are possible. I use client-centered therapy to empower my clients to take an active role in their care. Using EMDR, CBT, and DBT therapeutic modalities, clients have the opportunity to heal, gain insight, and develop new skills and coping mechanisms.
I enjoy working with a broad range of clients from children to adults who are affected by trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, and mood disorders. Based on my personal and professional experience, I truly believe that with the right care, growth and healing are possible. I use client-centered therapy to empower my clients to take an active role in their care. Using EMDR, CBT, and DBT therapeutic modalities, clients have the opportunity to heal, gain insight, and develop new skills and coping mechanisms.
(231) 227-9457 View (231) 227-9457
Naomi Casement
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC, CSAT
2 Endorsed
Online Only
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.
(231) 487-6046 View (231) 487-6046
Natalie Forester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
You're a good fit for me if you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, feel like you're constantly managing a mental checklist, and struggling with self-doubt. You have difficulty setting boundaries and often feel unsupported in your relationships, leading to frustration and burnout. You're conflict avoidant but desire deeper connections, and feel stuck in unfulfilling patterns. You're ready for change, you want to improve your self-worth, build healthier relationships, find balance, and learn how to be more compassionate with yourself. You know it'll benefit you to slow down in all the ways - but you're not sure how to do it.
You're a good fit for me if you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, feel like you're constantly managing a mental checklist, and struggling with self-doubt. You have difficulty setting boundaries and often feel unsupported in your relationships, leading to frustration and burnout. You're conflict avoidant but desire deeper connections, and feel stuck in unfulfilling patterns. You're ready for change, you want to improve your self-worth, build healthier relationships, find balance, and learn how to be more compassionate with yourself. You know it'll benefit you to slow down in all the ways - but you're not sure how to do it.
(906) 212-8292 View (906) 212-8292

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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.