Christian Therapists in Gladstone, MI
Being a teenager or young adult can feel like navigating a maze blindfolded especially when you are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, or simply trying to figure out who you are in this rapidly changing world. If you feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsure of how to move forward, you are not alone. I specialize in working exclusively with teens and young adults providing them with a compassionate space where they feel heard, understood, and empowered. Whether it is managing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem or navigating the transition into adulthood, I am here to help build confidence to tackle life's challenges.
Being a teenager or young adult can feel like navigating a maze blindfolded especially when you are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, or simply trying to figure out who you are in this rapidly changing world. If you feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsure of how to move forward, you are not alone. I specialize in working exclusively with teens and young adults providing them with a compassionate space where they feel heard, understood, and empowered. Whether it is managing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem or navigating the transition into adulthood, I am here to help build confidence to tackle life's challenges.
The ideal clients that I enjoy working with are people who are looking for support and skills to overcome anxiety, depression and addictions. These issues affect people differently so my goal is to help you create specific objectives to address the areas of your life that is impacted by them. I enjoy working with people who are willing to challenge themselves to grow and take charge of their recovery.
The ideal clients that I enjoy working with are people who are looking for support and skills to overcome anxiety, depression and addictions. These issues affect people differently so my goal is to help you create specific objectives to address the areas of your life that is impacted by them. I enjoy working with people who are willing to challenge themselves to grow and take charge of their recovery.
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In addition, I also offer a Christian/ Biblical perspective for those seeking this support.
Do you have an older teenager who is feeling overwhelmed and stressed with responsibilities that typically come with this stage of life? Maybe you’ve noticed your teen making choices that are harmful to them and they’re willing to talk to someone to figure out what is going on. Or are you a young adult feeling overwhelmed by newfound responsibilities? Maybe you are wanting insight into the choices you make, or people you choose to spend time with and would like to explore these patterns in order to improve the overall qualify of your life.
In addition, I also offer a Christian/ Biblical perspective for those seeking this support.
Do you have an older teenager who is feeling overwhelmed and stressed with responsibilities that typically come with this stage of life? Maybe you’ve noticed your teen making choices that are harmful to them and they’re willing to talk to someone to figure out what is going on. Or are you a young adult feeling overwhelmed by newfound responsibilities? Maybe you are wanting insight into the choices you make, or people you choose to spend time with and would like to explore these patterns in order to improve the overall qualify of your life.
Monica Luz Peach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW-C, SSW
Escanaba, MI 49829
Waitlist for new clients
Emotional struggles exist for all people, it matters whether we pay attention to them or not. It is a choice to come to therapy. It's an investment of your time, effort and mental well-being. The beauty of therapy is learning we are not alone and understanding and empathy are there for us to access as we live our daily lives. When thinking, decisions, actions and feels create a feeling of being "stuck" or confused, therapy can be one of your options. Feelings are always there. They exist whether we like it or not. Discovering how these feelings play out in our lives, can bring us to a new level of productive awareness.
Emotional struggles exist for all people, it matters whether we pay attention to them or not. It is a choice to come to therapy. It's an investment of your time, effort and mental well-being. The beauty of therapy is learning we are not alone and understanding and empathy are there for us to access as we live our daily lives. When thinking, decisions, actions and feels create a feeling of being "stuck" or confused, therapy can be one of your options. Feelings are always there. They exist whether we like it or not. Discovering how these feelings play out in our lives, can bring us to a new level of productive awareness.
Does life keep knocking you down and you feel like you can't find traction or gather the strength to stand? It's like no matter what you do, you just can't get ahead. Maybe you're frustrated. You might be feeling a lot of other heavy emotions too. Or did you have some things happen that you feel like you haven't been able to get over/begin processing and you feel the constant weight of it? If any of this sounds like you or similar to what you may be experiencing, I'm really glad you're here!
Does life keep knocking you down and you feel like you can't find traction or gather the strength to stand? It's like no matter what you do, you just can't get ahead. Maybe you're frustrated. You might be feeling a lot of other heavy emotions too. Or did you have some things happen that you feel like you haven't been able to get over/begin processing and you feel the constant weight of it? If any of this sounds like you or similar to what you may be experiencing, I'm really glad you're here!
When you're struggling emotionally, it can feel difficult to slow your thoughts, manage stress, or feel like yourself again. Anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, burnout, and major life changes can affect every area of life — leaving you feeling emotionally drained and disconnected.
At Life Restoration and Wellness, we focus on holistic and evidence-based care that supports healing of the mind and body. Therapy is individualized to your specific needs and goals using approaches that promote resilience, emotional wellness, and sustainable growth.
When you're struggling emotionally, it can feel difficult to slow your thoughts, manage stress, or feel like yourself again. Anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, burnout, and major life changes can affect every area of life — leaving you feeling emotionally drained and disconnected.
At Life Restoration and Wellness, we focus on holistic and evidence-based care that supports healing of the mind and body. Therapy is individualized to your specific needs and goals using approaches that promote resilience, emotional wellness, and sustainable growth.
I also offer Christian-based counseling for those interested.
NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! As your counselor, I don’t have all the answers. I can’t make your dreams come true, that extra 10lbs disappear or your marriage happy. But – I can help YOU make all those things happen. Therapy is hard work – I’ll tell you that now. I’ll challenge you, call out nonsense and push you to be the best version of yourself you can be. I will also be your biggest cheerleader, your bulldog and ultimately, your guide. I can’t promise you therapy with me will be easy. But I can promise you if you put in the work, it'll be worth it.
I also offer Christian-based counseling for those interested.
NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! As your counselor, I don’t have all the answers. I can’t make your dreams come true, that extra 10lbs disappear or your marriage happy. But – I can help YOU make all those things happen. Therapy is hard work – I’ll tell you that now. I’ll challenge you, call out nonsense and push you to be the best version of yourself you can be. I will also be your biggest cheerleader, your bulldog and ultimately, your guide. I can’t promise you therapy with me will be easy. But I can promise you if you put in the work, it'll be worth it.
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I offer a collaborative, down-to-earth approach, including Christian counseling upon request.
I am currently accepting new clients.
You may be the one everyone counts on while quietly feeling overwhelmed, anxious, hurt, or stuck. If trauma, depression, relationship stress, workplace pressure, abuse, or major life challenges have been weighing on you, we can slow things down and make sense of it together. Our work can help you feel safer, think more clearly, and feel more confident in your next steps so life feels manageable again.
I offer a collaborative, down-to-earth approach, including Christian counseling upon request.
I am currently accepting new clients.
You may be the one everyone counts on while quietly feeling overwhelmed, anxious, hurt, or stuck. If trauma, depression, relationship stress, workplace pressure, abuse, or major life challenges have been weighing on you, we can slow things down and make sense of it together. Our work can help you feel safer, think more clearly, and feel more confident in your next steps so life feels manageable again.
Is everyday life starting to weigh you down, common interactions feel draining? Are you avoiding family members because of unresolved issues or past conflicts?
Let me help you unpack all of the complicated emotions that you have been shoving down and ignoring.
I specialize in trauma therapy.
Together we can explore triggers and reprocess disturbing memories in a comfortable safe space.
You don't have to keep carrying all the pain from your past.
Let's work together to make healing and freedom happen.
Is everyday life starting to weigh you down, common interactions feel draining? Are you avoiding family members because of unresolved issues or past conflicts?
Let me help you unpack all of the complicated emotions that you have been shoving down and ignoring.
I specialize in trauma therapy.
Together we can explore triggers and reprocess disturbing memories in a comfortable safe space.
You don't have to keep carrying all the pain from your past.
Let's work together to make healing and freedom happen.
It can feel overwhelming trying to get through life's struggles on our own. I am here to help empower you to develop positive coping strategies. I have experience working with adults, women, and clients who have communication issues in their relationships. I am passionate about helping my clients navigate stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & coping with grief and loss. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.
It can feel overwhelming trying to get through life's struggles on our own. I am here to help empower you to develop positive coping strategies. I have experience working with adults, women, and clients who have communication issues in their relationships. I am passionate about helping my clients navigate stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & coping with grief and loss. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.
Many people seek therapy when they want a safe, supportive space to talk openly and feel truly heard. My goal is to provide a calm, compassionate environment where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and challenges without judgment.
Clients often describe me as thoughtful, grounded, and easy to talk to. I focus on listening deeply and building a genuine connection, so our work together feels collaborative and supportive.
Whether you are navigating anxiety, life transitions, or seeking greater clarity and balance, I am here to help you reconnect with your strengths and move forward with confidence.
Many people seek therapy when they want a safe, supportive space to talk openly and feel truly heard. My goal is to provide a calm, compassionate environment where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and challenges without judgment.
Clients often describe me as thoughtful, grounded, and easy to talk to. I focus on listening deeply and building a genuine connection, so our work together feels collaborative and supportive.
Whether you are navigating anxiety, life transitions, or seeking greater clarity and balance, I am here to help you reconnect with your strengths and move forward with confidence.
I specialize in clients who have to keep it together on the outside but are falling apart on the inside. Suffering in silence is fuel for self-hatred, people-pleasing, self-sabotage, avoidance, anger, shutting down, addiction, detachment, perfectionism, imposter syndrome... If this feels familiar, I assume it’s been absolutely draining. If you have a career or environment that forces you to stay silently ablaze, it's downright hellish. Therapy provides insight into how to get out of the muck; my style of therapy is for the people who want to go deeper and find the way out of the pain, even when it scares them.
I specialize in clients who have to keep it together on the outside but are falling apart on the inside. Suffering in silence is fuel for self-hatred, people-pleasing, self-sabotage, avoidance, anger, shutting down, addiction, detachment, perfectionism, imposter syndrome... If this feels familiar, I assume it’s been absolutely draining. If you have a career or environment that forces you to stay silently ablaze, it's downright hellish. Therapy provides insight into how to get out of the muck; my style of therapy is for the people who want to go deeper and find the way out of the pain, even when it scares them.
Seeking support can feel unfamiliar and even intimidating. My clinical focus includes working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, trauma-related concerns, grief, and challenges related to life transitions. With a warm, relational approach, I create a supportive space for exploring challenges, building insight, and making meaningful life changes. Roots + Rise Therapy is grounded in the belief that growth begins by rooting down, healing deeply, and rising into who you want to be.
Seeking support can feel unfamiliar and even intimidating. My clinical focus includes working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, trauma-related concerns, grief, and challenges related to life transitions. With a warm, relational approach, I create a supportive space for exploring challenges, building insight, and making meaningful life changes. Roots + Rise Therapy is grounded in the belief that growth begins by rooting down, healing deeply, and rising into who you want to be.
You don’t need to have it all figured out to begin. Maybe parts of you feel overwhelmed, lost, or in conflict—and other parts are just trying to keep it all together. If you’re looking for a grounded, compassionate space where you can slow down, listen inward, and make sense of what’s happening inside, I’m here. My role isn’t to fix you, but to walk with you as your inner clarity and self-trust begin to unfold.
You don’t need to have it all figured out to begin. Maybe parts of you feel overwhelmed, lost, or in conflict—and other parts are just trying to keep it all together. If you’re looking for a grounded, compassionate space where you can slow down, listen inward, and make sense of what’s happening inside, I’m here. My role isn’t to fix you, but to walk with you as your inner clarity and self-trust begin to unfold.
Susan (they/she) believes people feel safe and understood when they are listened to with care and met with support.
Their own path—as adoptee, queer, gender non-conforming person, hospice chaplain, pastor, caregiver, and even race car driver—has taught them to be inclusive of all persons and to be present with people through challenging times.
Susan works with adults navigating anxiety (general, health, social, panic-related, etc.), depression, OCD, grief, identity or relationship shifts, life or career transitions, loss (in its many forms), and trauma (including religious trauma).
Susan (they/she) believes people feel safe and understood when they are listened to with care and met with support.
Their own path—as adoptee, queer, gender non-conforming person, hospice chaplain, pastor, caregiver, and even race car driver—has taught them to be inclusive of all persons and to be present with people through challenging times.
Susan works with adults navigating anxiety (general, health, social, panic-related, etc.), depression, OCD, grief, identity or relationship shifts, life or career transitions, loss (in its many forms), and trauma (including religious trauma).
Hello, I am a certified, licensed Counselor in the State of Michigan. My specialty is Addiction Counseling and I assist my clients for all Brain wellness including anxiety, depression, grief, loss, life coaching, spirituality, trauma and Mindfulness. I'm formerly the Director of Brighton Center for Recovery(Brighton Hospital) and have been in private practice since 2014. Brain health is so important to our outlook on life. During our lifetime we come up against life issues which can be overwhelming. Like yearly physicals we have from our physician checking in on our brain well-being is just as important. Be well and just Be!
Hello, I am a certified, licensed Counselor in the State of Michigan. My specialty is Addiction Counseling and I assist my clients for all Brain wellness including anxiety, depression, grief, loss, life coaching, spirituality, trauma and Mindfulness. I'm formerly the Director of Brighton Center for Recovery(Brighton Hospital) and have been in private practice since 2014. Brain health is so important to our outlook on life. During our lifetime we come up against life issues which can be overwhelming. Like yearly physicals we have from our physician checking in on our brain well-being is just as important. Be well and just Be!
Hi, I’m Stephanie. I provide clinical mental health therapy and substance abuse treatment in both Michigan and Wisconsin. I have 10 years of experience in helping clients recover from addiction, regulate moods, manage anger, increase motivation, reduce anxiety, improve self-esteem and confidence, and overcome career difficulties. At some point in everyone’s life, we all need someone to help us navigate our way, so signing up for therapy was taking your first courageous step.
Hi, I’m Stephanie. I provide clinical mental health therapy and substance abuse treatment in both Michigan and Wisconsin. I have 10 years of experience in helping clients recover from addiction, regulate moods, manage anger, increase motivation, reduce anxiety, improve self-esteem and confidence, and overcome career difficulties. At some point in everyone’s life, we all need someone to help us navigate our way, so signing up for therapy was taking your first courageous step.
I am fortunate to be a licensed Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTPII). I have been able to work with a variety of people experiencing a variety of symptoms and situations. I'm very motivated to help people gain insight linked to thinking and behavioral patterns, and develop healthier ways of coping and getting through the day with less struggle. Care, Tom.
I am fortunate to be a licensed Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTPII). I have been able to work with a variety of people experiencing a variety of symptoms and situations. I'm very motivated to help people gain insight linked to thinking and behavioral patterns, and develop healthier ways of coping and getting through the day with less struggle. Care, Tom.
FAQ - About Christian Counselling
What can a Christian therapist help with?
Many Christian counselors incorporate faith-based principles into psychotherapy and draw guidance from biblical writings. This approach may be particularly helpful if you are experiencing concerns related to faith, prolonged grief, substance use, or questions about life’s purpose. Christian therapists may also offer marital, premarital, or family counseling. These can be helpful options if your concerns are more relational in nature, such as communication challenges in a marriage, conflict within a family, or adjustment following a major family transition, such as divorce or a move.
How does Christian faith shape the therapy experience?
Christian faith can shape the therapy experience by giving you a familiar framework for discussing meaning, purpose, forgiveness, relationships, and hope in sessions. For clients who want faith included in therapy, a Christian therapist may draw on Christian values, prayer, or spiritual reflection alongside other therapeutic approaches. In addition, while training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has shown that a strong alliance between you and your therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns, but also shares a client’s faith and values. Nevertheless, an ethical Christian therapist should be clear about how they incorporate faith and should respect the level of spiritual discussion that feels right for you.
Does Christian therapy work across different denominations?
Christian therapy can be helpful for people from various different Christian traditions, including Catholic, Protestant, Evangelical, Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Pentecostal, and Anglican backgrounds. Many Christian therapists are able to support clients across denominations by focusing on shared Christian values, such as faith, prayer, forgiveness, and hope. That said, denomination can matter for some clients. A person’s identified denomination may shape how they understand relationships and life roles. If these differences are important to you, it may be helpful to ask a therapist whether they have experience working with clients from your specific denomination or faith tradition.
Can a Christian therapist help with marriage and couples counseling?
Christian faith-based therapy can take many different forms, including marriage counseling and couples counseling. Some therapists may also offer Christian pre-marital counseling. In these settings, Christian therapists may work with couples on concerns such as communication, conflict, trust, intimacy, parenting, and major life transitions. A Christian therapist may also help couples explore how shared Christian beliefs shape the relationship. They may encourage you and your partner to practice skills learned in therapy in your everyday lives, including both faith-based practices and non-faith-based tools, such as prayer or communication skills.
Can a Christian therapist help with sensitive issues like sex, trauma, or addiction?
Licensed therapists with adequate training should be equipped to help with a number of sensitive issues, including sex, trauma, and addiction. For clients who want faith included in therapy, a Christian therapist may help explore how your spiritual beliefs relate to your challenges, healing, and recovery. A competent and ethical Christian therapist should not judge, shame, or impose a particular belief when discussing these topics, and if you feel judged, it may be time to seek another therapist.
How can a Christian therapist support family therapy?
Christian family therapy can help families address conflict, communication challenges, parenting concerns, grief, or adjustment following a major life transition. A Christian therapist may support family members in understanding one another’s perspectives, improving communication, setting healthier boundaries, and rebuilding trust. For families who want faith included in therapy, a Christian therapist may also help explore how family values related to Christianity can support healing.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience working with Christian clients?
If religion is important to you in therapy, it can be helpful to ask a prospective therapist whether they have experience working with Christian clients. In initial conversations with potential therapists, you might ask how they incorporate Christian values into therapy or how they approach certain topics that matter to you. As sessions begin, it can be helpful to notice how the therapist responds to your concerns. A strong therapeutic alliance does not necessarily require a therapist to share your religious background, but they should respond to your concerns with respect and cultural humility. If you feel dismissed, misunderstood, or find yourself having to explain your beliefs constantly, it may be worth considering another therapist.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles and have identified as Christian. It shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason.