Female Therapists in Grayling, MI
I am dedicated to creating a safe and empathetic space for your journey towards self-discovery and growth. In the realm of client-centered therapy, my approach revolves around you – your experiences, thoughts, and emotions. I believe that each individual possesses the innate capacity for positive change, and my role is to provide unwavering support as you work toward your personal goals.
I am dedicated to creating a safe and empathetic space for your journey towards self-discovery and growth. In the realm of client-centered therapy, my approach revolves around you – your experiences, thoughts, and emotions. I believe that each individual possesses the innate capacity for positive change, and my role is to provide unwavering support as you work toward your personal goals.
I believe everyone can benefit from therapy, especially in today's world. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.
I believe everyone can benefit from therapy, especially in today's world. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.
My work centers on a relational and structured approach for individuals and couples rooted in clear guidance, emotional insight and developing new skills. I help identify patterns that create distance and guide toward shifting cycles into healthier, more productive ways of relating. Whether I’m working with an individual or a pair, the work is always grounded in strengthening connection, reducing conflict, and building meaningful insight. I have significant experience working with individuals and couples with trauma, anxiety and going through adjustments. My experience includes military couples and partners, young families and more.
My work centers on a relational and structured approach for individuals and couples rooted in clear guidance, emotional insight and developing new skills. I help identify patterns that create distance and guide toward shifting cycles into healthier, more productive ways of relating. Whether I’m working with an individual or a pair, the work is always grounded in strengthening connection, reducing conflict, and building meaningful insight. I have significant experience working with individuals and couples with trauma, anxiety and going through adjustments. My experience includes military couples and partners, young families and more.
If you are struggling with the symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief and loss, or an expected or unexpected life event there remains both hope and a path forward for building the positive, healthy, and fulfilling future you want for yourself. I encourage you to take that first step today.
If you are struggling with the symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief and loss, or an expected or unexpected life event there remains both hope and a path forward for building the positive, healthy, and fulfilling future you want for yourself. I encourage you to take that first step today.
“Any change is about becoming less of what you were and more of what you will be.”
“Any change is about becoming less of what you were and more of what you will be.”
Truth Be Told Counseling PLC is a counseling practice that is owned and operated by Micayla Harland LMSW. Micayla offers a nonjudgmental and welcoming practice that allows clients the space to feel at peace when processing their reason for seeking support. She has worked with people from many walks of life, which has allowed her to become a well-rounded practitioner.
Truth Be Told Counseling PLC is a counseling practice that is owned and operated by Micayla Harland LMSW. Micayla offers a nonjudgmental and welcoming practice that allows clients the space to feel at peace when processing their reason for seeking support. She has worked with people from many walks of life, which has allowed her to become a well-rounded practitioner.
With over 20 years of experience working with adults and adolescents in northern Michigan, I understand that life's challenges can feel overwhelming. Whether you're navigating divorce, healing from trauma, managing anxiety or depression, or working through self-image and grief, you don't have to do it alone. I believe that growth comes from understanding your unique strengths and limitations and transforming them into attainable goals.
With over 20 years of experience working with adults and adolescents in northern Michigan, I understand that life's challenges can feel overwhelming. Whether you're navigating divorce, healing from trauma, managing anxiety or depression, or working through self-image and grief, you don't have to do it alone. I believe that growth comes from understanding your unique strengths and limitations and transforming them into attainable goals.
Kendra Utter-David
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I know how intimidating it can be to make your first therapy appointment. It takes a lot of strength and courage to take that first step! Maybe you are here looking at therapy as a “last resort” effort after trying to figure out things alone. You may even know why you feel the way that you do, but you're not sure how to move towards healing. If you’ve found yourself feeling stuck, frustrated, or wondering, “What’s wrong with me?!”, you're not alone. Together, we can explore those feelings and work towards healing.
If you aren't sure yet, that's ok-book a free 15 minute call or email me and see if we would be a good fit!
I know how intimidating it can be to make your first therapy appointment. It takes a lot of strength and courage to take that first step! Maybe you are here looking at therapy as a “last resort” effort after trying to figure out things alone. You may even know why you feel the way that you do, but you're not sure how to move towards healing. If you’ve found yourself feeling stuck, frustrated, or wondering, “What’s wrong with me?!”, you're not alone. Together, we can explore those feelings and work towards healing.
If you aren't sure yet, that's ok-book a free 15 minute call or email me and see if we would be a good fit!
I work with adults and teens to help them reach their goals in therapy, not by lecturing or providing all the "right" answers, but by listening. And by listening I don't mean just the physical act of hearing what you say, but really listening, to help myself understand where you are and the things you want to change. You will flourish best if your goal is your own (not your partner's, or parents', for example), you're willing to practice techniques between sessions, and you're ready to change.
I work with adults and teens to help them reach their goals in therapy, not by lecturing or providing all the "right" answers, but by listening. And by listening I don't mean just the physical act of hearing what you say, but really listening, to help myself understand where you are and the things you want to change. You will flourish best if your goal is your own (not your partner's, or parents', for example), you're willing to practice techniques between sessions, and you're ready to change.
My clients often come to me looking for peace and rebalance after a difficult and sometimes traumatic experience. They are looking for a safe place to unpack everything that has happened and piece it all back together in a way that creates meaningfulness out of the chaos. Often, I work with the whole family structure, as we rarely experience anything purely individually. That might look like helping partners rediscover their feelings for each other or reestablishing appropriate roles and boundaries between partners or parents and their children. Sometimes it is helping those families restructure after a big life change or event.
My clients often come to me looking for peace and rebalance after a difficult and sometimes traumatic experience. They are looking for a safe place to unpack everything that has happened and piece it all back together in a way that creates meaningfulness out of the chaos. Often, I work with the whole family structure, as we rarely experience anything purely individually. That might look like helping partners rediscover their feelings for each other or reestablishing appropriate roles and boundaries between partners or parents and their children. Sometimes it is helping those families restructure after a big life change or event.
Marne March Olli, LLC offers counseling services to clients looking for assistance in making positive changes in response to life circumstances and improving social-emotional health. Through behavior and thought modification we can achieve more rewarding relationships, raised performance in school and/or work. as well as improvements in overall happiness. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and have passed the National Counselor Exam (NCE) and have 25+ years of problem solving experience.
Marne March Olli, LLC offers counseling services to clients looking for assistance in making positive changes in response to life circumstances and improving social-emotional health. Through behavior and thought modification we can achieve more rewarding relationships, raised performance in school and/or work. as well as improvements in overall happiness. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and have passed the National Counselor Exam (NCE) and have 25+ years of problem solving experience.
Hello, my name is Holly, and I am the owner and represent the staff at Harris Counseling and Support Services. My entire educational and professional focus has been the healthcare field, primarily as a Clinical Mental Health Therapist. My formal education includes: a Licensed Practical Nursing degree from Kirtland Community College; a Bachelor of Social Work from Saginaw Valley State University; a Master of Arts in Therapeutic Recreation for the Emotionally/Mentally Impaired from Central Michigan University; and a Master of Social Work from Michigan State University.
Hello, my name is Holly, and I am the owner and represent the staff at Harris Counseling and Support Services. My entire educational and professional focus has been the healthcare field, primarily as a Clinical Mental Health Therapist. My formal education includes: a Licensed Practical Nursing degree from Kirtland Community College; a Bachelor of Social Work from Saginaw Valley State University; a Master of Arts in Therapeutic Recreation for the Emotionally/Mentally Impaired from Central Michigan University; and a Master of Social Work from Michigan State University.
Life can be hard and knowing who to turn to when you need help can be frustrating. I do my best to help you through tough times with a strengths-based approach to life’s challenges. We all need a supportive person to see that we are able to survive with a little guidance and perspective. Then we are capable of making necessary adjustments so that we can achieve our best life. As a counselor, I have worked with many kinds of people with different experiences and struggles including substance abuse, marriage and family struggles, depression, anxiety, etc.
Life can be hard and knowing who to turn to when you need help can be frustrating. I do my best to help you through tough times with a strengths-based approach to life’s challenges. We all need a supportive person to see that we are able to survive with a little guidance and perspective. Then we are capable of making necessary adjustments so that we can achieve our best life. As a counselor, I have worked with many kinds of people with different experiences and struggles including substance abuse, marriage and family struggles, depression, anxiety, etc.
As humans, we have one life to live. Sometimes in life, there are struggles that we must wade through. If we can get to the other side of the struggle, there will be joys to experience. I will help you through tough times with a strengths-based approach to life’s challenges.
As humans, we have one life to live. Sometimes in life, there are struggles that we must wade through. If we can get to the other side of the struggle, there will be joys to experience. I will help you through tough times with a strengths-based approach to life’s challenges.
My ideal client is someone who is experiencing challenges in their day-to-day life, are ready for change and are committed to their healing journey. My counseling style is conversational and relational. I listen carefully to ensure you feel heard and we collaborate to choose the best steps to achieve your goals. As a trauma informed therapist, we look beyond the present to understand the roots of what you are experiencing. I specialize in trauma recovery, depression, anxiety, life altering events and illness, life transitions, challenging or abusive relationships, self-esteem/self-worth, personal identity, and work-life balance.
My ideal client is someone who is experiencing challenges in their day-to-day life, are ready for change and are committed to their healing journey. My counseling style is conversational and relational. I listen carefully to ensure you feel heard and we collaborate to choose the best steps to achieve your goals. As a trauma informed therapist, we look beyond the present to understand the roots of what you are experiencing. I specialize in trauma recovery, depression, anxiety, life altering events and illness, life transitions, challenging or abusive relationships, self-esteem/self-worth, personal identity, and work-life balance.
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When you pull back the curtain a bit in this world, you will find deep and ongoing pain in many of us. Suppressing this pain through medications and coping strategies can bring about temporary relief but not everlasting internal peace. Helping you confront and heal the root cause of your anxiety, depression, addiction, anger or other difficulties is my goal.
When you pull back the curtain a bit in this world, you will find deep and ongoing pain in many of us. Suppressing this pain through medications and coping strategies can bring about temporary relief but not everlasting internal peace. Helping you confront and heal the root cause of your anxiety, depression, addiction, anger or other difficulties is my goal.
Do you feel stuck, like you can’t “level up”? Life doesn’t come with a guidebook, and navigating it can feel overwhelming—especially if you feel like the world isn't built for you. I specialize in working with individuals who identify as neurodivergent or nerdy/geeky. As a diagnosed neurodivergent clinician, my goal continues to be to meet other neurodivergent individuals where they are, closing the gap in talk therapy we have all faced for years.
Do you feel stuck, like you can’t “level up”? Life doesn’t come with a guidebook, and navigating it can feel overwhelming—especially if you feel like the world isn't built for you. I specialize in working with individuals who identify as neurodivergent or nerdy/geeky. As a diagnosed neurodivergent clinician, my goal continues to be to meet other neurodivergent individuals where they are, closing the gap in talk therapy we have all faced for years.
Are you struggling with feelings of not being enough, being too much, insecurity in relationships, rejection sensitivity, and fear of abandonment? Did you grow up in a dysfunctional family atmosphere? Did trauma(s) during crucial developmental years affect the way you connect with yourself and others? I focus on working with adults who are coping with the effects of developmental/complex PTSD (cPTSD) and/or growing up in a dysfunctional family environment. Trauma is an experience that overwhelms our ability to cope. In relationships a rupture (physical or emotional) in our primary attachment can cause traumatic effects.
Are you struggling with feelings of not being enough, being too much, insecurity in relationships, rejection sensitivity, and fear of abandonment? Did you grow up in a dysfunctional family atmosphere? Did trauma(s) during crucial developmental years affect the way you connect with yourself and others? I focus on working with adults who are coping with the effects of developmental/complex PTSD (cPTSD) and/or growing up in a dysfunctional family environment. Trauma is an experience that overwhelms our ability to cope. In relationships a rupture (physical or emotional) in our primary attachment can cause traumatic effects.
Are you struggling with things that have happened to you or that you’ve done? That struggle is a normal reaction to abnormal events that may have left you feeling unlike yourself. It becomes consuming, costing you time with loved ones and friends, money, sense of peace, sleep, pleasure, joy, or your health and you want nothing more than to be yourself again; maybe even find yourself for the first time ever. I don't judge and am here to listen and be with whatever is going on with you, to provide a safe holding place for emotions and problems, and, if you’re ready, to facilitate interventions to help you reach your personal goals.
Are you struggling with things that have happened to you or that you’ve done? That struggle is a normal reaction to abnormal events that may have left you feeling unlike yourself. It becomes consuming, costing you time with loved ones and friends, money, sense of peace, sleep, pleasure, joy, or your health and you want nothing more than to be yourself again; maybe even find yourself for the first time ever. I don't judge and am here to listen and be with whatever is going on with you, to provide a safe holding place for emotions and problems, and, if you’re ready, to facilitate interventions to help you reach your personal goals.
Sometimes life is challenging, especially when the weight of trauma, anxiety, or depression leaves you feeling lost or disconnected. As the holidays approach, the pressure to “hold it all together” can intensify—old wounds resurface, expectations grow heavier, and the stress of family, finances, or loneliness can feel overwhelming. You may feel that something is off, like you’ve lost your sense of direction, and now you’re searching for clarity, grounding, and hope. If you’re not sure where to begin, you’re not alone—this is where healing can start.
Sometimes life is challenging, especially when the weight of trauma, anxiety, or depression leaves you feeling lost or disconnected. As the holidays approach, the pressure to “hold it all together” can intensify—old wounds resurface, expectations grow heavier, and the stress of family, finances, or loneliness can feel overwhelming. You may feel that something is off, like you’ve lost your sense of direction, and now you’re searching for clarity, grounding, and hope. If you’re not sure where to begin, you’re not alone—this is where healing can start.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.