Couples Counseling Therapists in East Lansing, MI

It can be difficult to reach out for help when dealing with mental health issues. I am here to help. I provide a person centered experience for clients from diverse backgrounds who are suffering from Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Addictions, and Domestic Violence. I am certified to use hypnosis and ear acupuncture to relieve stress and anxiety, including student anxiety over exams. I will draw on my extensive background and experience to provide the best therapeutic solution for you.

At some point during life's journey, most of us experience difficulties that would be easier to navigate with the support and guidance of a trained therapist. These difficulties may range from chronic, problematic behavioral patterns stemming from unresolved childhood issues or trauma, to difficulty coping with a current life situation or phase-of-life transition.

My name is Melissa Terry and my specialties are marriage and family therapy and addiction treatment. I have worked in this field for 14 years and am passionate about helping others reach their goals. I also have experience working with children. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, substance abuse, or stress related to life transitions, I am here to help. I can teach you how to communicate your wants and needs in healthy ways. We will go at a pace that feels right for you.

I want therapy to be accessible to as many people as possible and that means I want to be as flexible and open to each person. I think a good fit in the relationship between client and therapist is an important foundation. My goal is to understand precisely what clients want to work on and help them reach their goals. I am actively involved in the dialogue of the session and like to provide validation, education, and options.

I believe that all things work together for my good and all things are possible if you just believe.I am compassionate about helping others, assisting others with knowing their self worth is one of the most valuable things that life has to offer. For the past 14 years I have worked with families who were unable to break family cycles involving childhood trauma, substance abuse, physical and mental abuse as well as neglect. I am interested in helping others work through depression, anxiety, PTSD, past traumatic events. Together we can work to build goals to reduce negative emotions that may hinder being your best self.

When asked what my ideal client is, I say, a person who isn't afraid to just be! Flaws and All. A person who is aware that life can be straight up HARD sometimes, and just needs a place to exhale. I am interested in helping other women work through anxiety, depression, self-esteem, religious trauma, prenatal, post-partum, and career counseling to name a few. Other women who needs another person who understands the personal struggles of being a woman, a mom, a friend, and a human being!

Stuck? Can't unstick yourself? Sometimes we get in our own way without knowing how to get free. I have helped people thread their way through their self-made jungles for decades. Some form of unfinished business trips us up, maybe from trauma, daily stressors, family difficulties, self sabotage, or toxic relationships. I have trained hard to help people see the potholes in the roads, and the pathways up the mountains. There is a way to face obstacles that releases their hold.

At this time I am not accepting new clients. After 20 years of practice with adolescents, adults, and families I've learned that everyone has more strengths than they realize. These strengths are critical to your personal growth, recovery, and making whatever positive changes you want to in your life. And we've all seen that life can get tough. We all need help sometimes. Maybe you're struggling with depressed or anxious thoughts. Whatever you're facing, I'd love to help you draw on your own unique strengths and develop the skills and perspectives you need to start living the life you want.

“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful parts of us.” – David Richo

People are sometimes challenged by turbulent emotions, unexpected transitions, losses or chronic mood issues. The day to day experience of emotional distress or the underlying sense of uneasiness that can affect vitality are difficult to endure over time. Verbal dialogue within a relationship designed for you to freely express yourself, explore feelings and have assistance making connections that are liberating define the essence of psychotherapy. I have seen many individuals over the years not only have symptom relief but find new paths and shed difficult patterns of emotions, thoughts and behavior. Psychotherapy is ultimately empowering for people and healing.

Our approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, strengths-based, and empowerment-focused. We each come to you with specialized training and experience guided by the belief that you hold the tools to ease distress and become the best version of yourself. Our goal is to offer the space to support your therapeutic goals and overall personal growth.

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.

“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.

Feeling stressed, down and that something needs to change? Need help defining what it is that you want and how to get there? Therapy can offer you help in gaining clarity, tools to manage your emotions and steps to move forward. Mood disorders such as anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder are my specialty areas. Let someone with over 20 years of experience help you in this process. Individual adolescents and adults are invited to make a Telehealth appointment.

I appreciate all those who take the step and seek out assistance during stressful and dicult times. I plan to provide a safe space and meet those where they are at to assist in growth and gaining skills to overcome life challenges. I believe in taking a strength based approach and will work to identify the best ways to reach your goals.

I am a licensed psychotherapist who works with adults and teens. Through my many years of experience, I have learned that people can empower themselves to become happy, healthy and productive. To this end, I use a variety of techniques including insight oriented therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectic therapy and other evidence based approaches to assist people in living the life that they truly desire.

I believe that therapy should be individualized for everyone. Therapy is not one size fits all, and because of that I draw from an eclectic approach. I focus on empowering clients to take control of their lives and the way they think in connection with their actions. I am skilled and trained in Trauma-Focused CBT, CBT (in general) and DBT. I am willing to also explore other techniques and methods that would better suit my client if they find that these methods do not fit them.