Therapists in East Lansing, MI

It's time to embark on a transformative journey towards a healthier mind and fulfilling life. If you are stuck in a rut, feeling overwhelmed, grappling with low self-esteem, or when your actions do not align with your values, you may feel like you lost your spark. Especially when the coping mechanisms that used to help you no longer serve their purpose. It is tough to find meaning in your life when you are surrounded by struggles and it feels like nobody truly understands what you are going through. Enter your new therapist, ready to assist you in reaching your goals and transforming from mere survival to genuine thriving.

When faced with difficult challenges our emotional, physical, and mental health is impacted. The impacts of life transitions, past traumas, and stress can show up in our lives as anger, depression, anxiety, behavioral concerns, and relationship issues. Therapy can be helpful to individuals by allowing space to learn to identify emotions as well as learn tools to manage symptoms. If you're struggling to manage unhelpful thoughts or behaviors centering around anxiety, body image, depression, life changes, self-esteem, self-harm, and stress management I would urge you to consider therapy.

Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tip toe if you must. But take the step” – unknown. Maneuvering through life’s troubled waters can sometimes be overwhelming. In today’s hectic fast passed world sometimes it’s good to let your guard down, relax, and release all those emotions and troubles in a safe, comfortable environment. I am a fresh new face here ready to help you heal, explore, and gain insight into resolving any issues to live a more serene, well-balanced life.

The inherent dignity and worth of every individual are guiding principles in the advocacy and counseling support I’ve helped develop with p­­eople for over 25 years. Challenges we all encounter can overwhelm our regular functioning and cause pain that distracts and obscures access to genuine joy and plans we all have for our best selves and relationships.

Everyone experiences challenging times or life changes at one point or another. I believe one of the bravest things one can do is begin to understand their own story. I provide a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment for my clients to explore personal issues, dilemmas, and concerns in a professional setting. My therapy approach is tailored to each client’s needs and preferences, and I pull from several evidence-based modalities. I am compassionate and supportive but willing to be direct in my guidance.

I believe that all people have the ability to growth and adapt with the right support. I feel that my role as a therapist is to provide a safe space for my clients to process their struggles, help them understand patterns and facilitate them in their journey of change through evidence based interventions. My approach is warm, direct, and collaborative, and my goal is for clients to leave therapy with ample techniques and skills in their toolboxes that they can use throughout their lives.

Everyone's life is a journey and their path is their own, yet is not meant to be endured or navigated alone. I take a collaborative and compassionate approach to work with distressing experiences and being a fellow traveler as people find the resources within to help them sustain and enhance wellness.

“It is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change.” I believe that therapy is a mutual process between the client and the therapist. In your day-to-day life it may be difficult to find someone who truly listens closely and non-judgementaly to what you are saying. You may experience a buildup of emotions and stress that takes a toll on your health and prevents you from being your best self. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is build on trust and respect.

Accepting new clients. Do you desire to feel confident but at times struggle to find the courage? Do you need help with processing life transitions, grief, relational issues? Let us collaborate and manifest into your best self. I utilize a trauma informed approach as each persons experience is unique.

I am a limited licensed psychologist and have been practicing for 21 years. My experience has been in diverse setting and populations. I have worked in both adult and adolescent psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment, intensive foster care and in private practice. I have also been a foster parent an adoptive parent. Specialties include: children and adolescents, post traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, GLBTQ issues, foster care and adoption, grief and loss issues, self- esteem, autism spectrum disorder and helping people discover how to live life to their fullest potential. I work with all ages and treat individual, families and couples.

“Everything’s got to end sometime, otherwise nothing would ever get started.” My approach is to meet a client where they are and help them get where they want to go! I am client-centered and strength-based in my approach. I have worked in the mental health field for over 15 years. I have worked with all ages and in a variety of settings.

As a therapist, I strive to make my clients feel safe and comfortable without providing bias or judgement, or encouraging them into doing something they wish not to. I create an environment where I talk with my client, versus at them. We are a dyad striving to work towards making your life one worth living. Therapy to me is what the client makes it to be, working with you to best meet your needs through an approach that works for you.

I believe that each person is an expert on their own unique experience. I view my role as being a guide in assisting people towards discovering and reaching their goals towards enhancing and enriching their lives. I use a strength-based approach to build a strong foundation for the therapeutic relationship. I work with individuals, couples, and families

I have been practicing in the mental health profession since I graduated with my Masters in Social Work from The University of Michigan, 1977. I am licensed as both a Clinical and Macro Social Worker and am experienced in both the administrative and clinical areas of mental health.

I graduated and started my career as a registered nurse (RN) in 2010. I have worked in acute care settings for 12 years until 2022 when I became a psychiatric mental-health nurse practitioner. I see patients through telehealth and in-office out of East Lansing. I manage mental health issues with medications and lifestyle changes.

These days, it feels like you’re always on edge. In truth anything can set you off, so many days end with quiet tears in your bed or completely losing it with your partner and family … again. Yet there are times you just feel so completely disconnected and empty: not sure if you care too much or too little. You probably hide it well, others may even look up to you but inside feel like a mess- overwhelmed and tired. Spending so much time worrying and overthinking about everything but nothing changes. You expect better from yourself, you've faced hard challenges before. It feels like no matter what you do, you let everyone down.

Hello, I’m Anthony (Tony) Solitro of Grace Therapy. I’ve been honored to serve this community with over 13 years experience in providing an effective, calming space for talk-therapy. I’m also trained in EMDR; a results-based, effective treatment in alleviation of PTSD, Depression/Anxiety. Throughout my years of providing this style/approach, I’ve been honored to witness many clients discover their breakthrough moment. Come and experience your own success story at Grace Therapy, today!

Offering telehealth and in office services. I have worked with children, adults, couples and families from various backgrounds for nearly years. I believe in helping people overcome obstacles that are holding them back from being happy, healthy and living their best lives. Everyone faces difficult times in their lives and could benefit from working through those hard times in therapy. Although therapy can be difficult, I believe that building a trusting relationship between therapist and client is key in making it successful and fostering change.