Out of Network Therapists in East Lansing, MI

I primarily see clients who are struggling with issues related to sexuality. This is broadly defined but would include problems with intimacy (e.g., difficulty maintaining closeness), desire (e.g., not wanting to have sex), arousal (e.g., inability to achieve or maintain erections), and orgasm (e.g., not being able to, or having it happen too quickly). If you are in a committed relationship, I encourage the partner to be involved. I also see clients who are experiencing distress related to affairs, sexual compulsivity, sexual trauma, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Clients who identify as LGBTQ+ are welcome.

Currently scheduling new clients, immediate openings available. I look forward to working together to identify and address your concerns in a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental manner. Whether you are seeking short-term or long-term therapy, I will collaborate with you to process your feelings, find solutions, or identify helpful coping skills. I have experience providing a wide range of psychological services for adults in outpatient therapy and medical rehabilitation settings. Areas I specialize in include anxiety, depression, sleep, grief, trauma, and coping with major life transitions (e.g. adjustment to disability).

Oh the healing power of therapy! I feel passionate that everyone has a unique life story, and that some of life's chapters deserve a closer look to bring about improved coping, healing, and positive change. My approach is eclectic and trauma informed. I draw upon reality theory and the study of behaviors and neurocognitive development. I use CBT, mindfulness, and other practices as appropriate. The goals of therapy and the techniques used are based on each client's individual needs. I am proud to be working with community agencies, corrections and families for over 15 years.

An ideal client would be one, I think, that has arrived at a place that tells them they very much need to change or understand something in their lives, and are ready to begin work on that. I believe that everyone struggles with the actual making of those changes even when acknowledged. The willingness to seek out help represents the courage necessary to move toward those goals of understanding and change.

(Primarily, practice hours are Mon-Thur afternoons). Life challenges us all. One in four adults experience a mental health issue over the course of life. With my considerable experience, I excel at assessment and diagnosis of mental health and substance abuse issues and challenges. My short-term therapy approach will help you start where you want to start and guide you in a nonjudgmental way toward your healthy self and finding your true and unique voice. Referrals as needed. I am very accepting and compassionate, but direct when necessary. Together we will move you toward wellness and wholeness.

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

Therapy can be intimidating, unnerving, and worth it. If you know it's time to make the changes in your life that you keep putting off, I would love to help you put that plan into place. I help individuals and couples identify and overcome negative cycles that the find themselves in that leave them feeling hopeless and unsure of how to change. We don't always have control of what we experience in life, but we do have the ability to heal and learn how to find joy. I specialize in working with individuals who are overcoming eating disorders, anxiety, depression, life transitions and attachment trauma/wounds.

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.

In my practice, I draw on my experience and training―but I believe the most effective psychotherapy focuses on developing fulfilling and meaningful connections. Research has shown repeatedly that the therapeutic alliance between therapist and client is a significant predictor in the success of therapy. When exploring psychotherapy, I encourage you to meet with more than one therapist and to ask potential therapists questions about their personal process. I specialize in Sex Therapy and I have post-graduate training related specifically to sexual concerns. My office is a space where no topic is off limits or taboo.

I believe all clients possess the solutions to their problems. Therapy is a place to discover these solutions and find new ways of thinking, behaving, and feeling. Working from a systemic and insight-oriented perspective, I help clients achieve a better sense of awareness that can alter behavior and functioning. As a client-focused therapist, I strongly value the therapeutic relationship. Whether the focus is to alleviate current stress or understand life-long issues, I provide a safe, supportive, and compassionate space that allows us to develop a collaborative relationship to work towards achieving the goals of the client.

**TELEHEALTH THERAPY AVAILABLE** In response to the COVID-19 Crisis, you can access a safe, secure, and HIPAA-compliant therapy appointment from the safety and security of your home. We are living in very difficult and unprecedented times. Uncertainty, depression and heightened anxieties can leave us feeling overwhelmed. Life doesn't come with an instructional manual and we can feel hopeless and helpless in struggling to manage our emotions, relationships and careers. Having someone in your corner for support and judgement free therapeutic solutions can make all the difference. You don't have to do it alone.

Life can be overwhelming. We all need support at times and therapy can be one tool in achieving a fulfilling life. I am grateful for the opportunity to provide a safe space for clients to share their struggles and feel empowered to grow through them. I have experience working with adolescents, college students and adults on issues of trauma, anxiety, depression, and adjusting to life transitions.

I specialize in working with adults affected by cancer (including caregivers and loved ones), body image concerns, and eating concerns (including disordered eating and eating disorders). I also have experience working with college students, young adults, chronic illness, and chronic pain. People who are looking to process diagnoses and fears of death, adjust to major life transitions, grapple with identity, and find peace with their bodies and food are great fits for my skills and experiences. I am LGBTQ+-affirming and fat-positive.

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.

Accepting Clients! Telehealth only! You don't have to deal with it alone! There is no specific criteria that determines who needs or would benefit from therapy; It is a unique and personal experience! Whether you’re struggling with emotional pain, relationship issues/drama, or major life transitions at work or home; my mission is to make sure that you feel heard, empowered, connected and supported. No matter what issue, concern, or situation you’re experiencing you have the ability to grow, heal, change or simply gain a better understanding of your thoughts or feelings as you navigate through your own life journey.

My goal is to assist you in finding healthier coping skills, identify your own patterns, and to have a safe place to express your emotions without judgement. Whether you are looking to improve personal boundaries, process past trauma, manage anxiety/depression, develop communication skills, or just process life.

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 everyone needs some extra support at times. My goal as a therapist is to work collaboratively with clients to help them find their way through life’s challenges. I focus on encouraging the client as the expert on their own life. As an EMDR trained therapist and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, I draw from a trauma-informed, eclectic, strengths-based, approach that might include elements of EMDR (EYE Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy informed skills practice (DBT), trauma-informed mindfulness and yoga/ Y12sr, Polyvagal Theory (

My job and my focus, is to help you navigate your way through any issue you are experiencing.