Are you tired of avoiding things, worrying constantly, and find that you are not enjoying your life as you once may have? I can help you to refocus on the here-and-now to reduce anxiety and depression. Change can be difficult and scary. I strive to create an environment that is safe and non-judgmental. I don’t believe that anyone wants to be in counseling forever. I will help give you or your child the necessary tools and coping skills to work through the things that are creating conflicts.

As we move through life, challenges can either keep us stuck or propel us into new ideas, perceptions, and growth. Counseling and life coaching can help navigate those challenges with a positive, healthy mind set. The healthier our mind set, the healthier our relationships will be with our family, friends, co-workers and self. Depression, anxiety, trauma, can hold us hostage from life. Eclectic therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, etc. can help break through and lead you to a happier, more fulfilling life.

Hello. I am here for you, whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, or anything that is creating stress for you. I have several years of experience in mental health and have been told that I am a good listener. My experience is diverse. I want to use my experience to help you to have the life that you dream about.

You are feeling overwhelmed, like you're barely holding on. Perhaps everything is piling up and you can't catch a break, or your breath. You don't like the way you feel about yourself and relationships with others are hard. It’s difficult to tell people no, even when you want to. Maybe you've experienced trauma or life just feels unmanageable right now. You try to keep everything inside, but it’s getting hard to keep pretending that everything is okay. You find yourself having a hard time sleeping and making it through the day without thinking about the things you try so hard to hide. You feel alone in a world full of people.

I help struggling couples who are ready to confront their relationship problems learn to hear and listen to each other so they can come out of their separate corners, stop hurting one other, and live happily and passionately together again.

I enjoy a good challenge. I enjoy working with several different type clients. Lately I have been working with gamblers and really enjoy the challenges they present. I have a long history of working with children and know a lot about ADHD. Additionally, I enjoy discussing how GOD can change us and How to be Free. If you want to discuss your concerns please contact me. I have developed a private office where I can do a sliding scale for people who want counseling but may be limited in resources.

Are you unhappy in your own skin, in your life? Are you unhappy in your current situation, environment, relationship? Are you tired of the same old thing, of feeling like nothing changes no matter what you do and that you can’t seem to get to where you want to be in life? Are you stressed out, sad, angry, tired, lonely? Ever wonder who you are anymore or what it is that you even want? Ever wonder what it would be like to not exist? Ever wonder what it would be like to NOT feel this way? Let’s find out!

I have spent my nearly 20 year career helping others by creating theraputic relationships that are supportive, open, and appreciate individual differences. Because your story is unique to you, I believe an eclectic approach to therapy is most effective. That is, by identifying your specific needs and using a variety of techniques which are suited to your personality, I can help you learn new ways to cope with what is troubling you.

It has been sometime now that things have not been feeling "right." Your relationship is not as fulfilling as you want it to be. Things feel off or disconnected. Maybe someone you love has died and it still hurts everyday just as it did the day you lost them. Maybe you have been holding onto something tragic; something you have never told anyone. Sometimes we are not really sure what it is that is troubling us, but we know we cannot keep living life feeling the way we do. We just want to feel better. We want to feel like our old selves again.

"The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts." Marcus Aurelius. I believe happiness is a choice, with that said, what is standing in the way of your happiness? Would it be relationship problems? Past trauma? Forgiveness? Finances? Stress from children? There could be endless reasons why happiness appears to be an unattainable goal or just an illusion. Let me help you work through what is preventing you from happiness, and begin experiencing a new way of life, a new you.

I am a Brainspotting Therapist! Being a Brainspotter has changed the way I practice. I work with individuals, couples (private pay) and families who feel stuck. I excel at helping people reach their personal and professional goals. I am an IFS therapist which means I have trained in a model of therapy that helps people become more connected with their feelings (parts). I am also highly trained in Brainspotting (BSP) which dovetails nicely with what I love to do! I help people get unstuck from unhelpful patterns (no matter the cause: abuse, trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, low self esteem, disconnection, loneliness).

**I am able to provide phone or video sessions to insured/uninsured clients.** I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are experiencing difficulty navigating through their current or past life circumstances. I am highly committed to working with individuals or couples that are experiencing situational stress and difficulty, as well as individuals who have more serious mental health challenges. I am dedicated to providing an ideal environment and relationship to help my clients grow, flourish and thrive, so that they can best cope with life's challenges and find increased fulfillment in their lives.

TELEHEALTH AVAILABLE. "Considering counseling?" I provide individual and couples counseling in a warm and professional environment. I work with a broad spectrum of client needs including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, communication issues, stress and post-traumatic stress. I believe that every person is invested with strengths and abilities that make them unique. Various problems can compromise our ability to reach our full potential. Let's strengthen coping mechanisms to overcome pain, loss and stress that limit us from moving forward in life. Together we will create positive change.

At Fusion Consulting & Mental Health Services, our counselors work in a collaborative manner to help our clients achieve success towards their goals.  We believe counseling should be an investment in our client’s wellbeing.   Our mission, values, and approach are founded on current research.  We believe in treating the whole person utilizing holistic and eclectic approaches that are grounded in traditional evidence-based practices.  We strive to meet the needs of the communities we serve and to advocate and be a voice for all people with mental health needs.

I work with individuals, couples, and families. In session, I take a Person Centered approach to develop a treatment plan that best outlines the progress the individual, couple or family wants to make in therapy. By utilizing a Brief Solution Focused Therapy approach, this model can assist in accomplishing therapy goals in a short time frame. Additionally, I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and have extensive experience in assessing and working with children who have experienced trauma. My graduate and doctoral coursework has also trained me in multiple other therapeutic models.

During this stressful period of coping with the pandemic, Teletherapy is available so you won't need to leave your home. I am a Licensed Psychologist and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Michigan. I have over thirty years of Post Doctorate clinical experience as an outpatient, private practice Psychologist in Lapeer. Throughout my career, I have practiced using a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach in helping others to better understand and overcome their self-defeating thoughts and behavior, to improve their level of functioning and attain their goals.

I have been an educator for over 15 years, and am passionate about working with and helping all of my clients, including adolescents, teens, and adults. I specialize in depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, and school issues. My goal is to help you grow, become your personal best, and to help you heal from challenging and difficult experiences--both past and present. It is important to know that you are never alone.

Stressed, depressed, overwhelmed? When you feel you have no one to talk with who understands you and really listens, its time to reach out for help. You are unique and so are your problems. When you believe there is no hope, there is. If your coping methods are no longer working and you are sabotaging your health and relationships, its time to learn new ways to cope. You deserve to feel better, think clearer, regain hope, and trust in someone again. You may be tired of weight loss programs that don't work and tired of being overweight but not knowing what to do about it.

I specialize in anxiety and depression, conflict mediation and resolution, as well as issues related to gender identity and sexual orientation. I have experience working with adolescents and adults as well as individuals and groups experiencing difficulties with stress, self-esteem, identity, relationships, and personal and professional changes.

My only goal is to support you in reaching yours. With 25 years and more of experience helping individuals and families, I am committed to helping my clients reach their optimal potential in mental, emotional, and social growth. I firmly believe that every individual has an important story to tell the world.