EMDR Therapists in Hamilton, MI
If you're someone others rely on a high-achieving professional, a caregiver, or both you may find yourself quietly running on empty. Words like overwhelmed, over functioning, and at capacity may feel all too familiar. I offer a safe, supportive space to breathe, reflect, and begin healing.
If you're someone others rely on a high-achieving professional, a caregiver, or both you may find yourself quietly running on empty. Words like overwhelmed, over functioning, and at capacity may feel all too familiar. I offer a safe, supportive space to breathe, reflect, and begin healing.
I am also trained to use EMDR techniques to help you work through traumas.
I enjoy encouraging clients to take an active role in their own therapeutic journey. I believe that each client is the author of their story; and I have the honor and privilege to hear that story from the author. I am a compassionate and empathetic psychotherapist, passionate about diverse genders, sexual orientations, and relationship structures. I am committed to creating a warm environment where clients feel safe to be vulnerable.
I am also trained to use EMDR techniques to help you work through traumas.
I enjoy encouraging clients to take an active role in their own therapeutic journey. I believe that each client is the author of their story; and I have the honor and privilege to hear that story from the author. I am a compassionate and empathetic psychotherapist, passionate about diverse genders, sexual orientations, and relationship structures. I am committed to creating a warm environment where clients feel safe to be vulnerable.
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I believe that compassionate listening is key, and some of my favorite tools are CBT, EMDR and John Townsend's character structure model which considers the strengths and weakness of the four main aspects of our character: attachment, separation, integration and adulthood.
Life is often really tough. My goal is to provide a safe space for my clients to share their story, their struggles, their victories and their goals so they can feel less alone and also have a therapeutic partner to sort through what they'd like to understand better about themselves in order to take new steps towards wellness and growth. Being understood by a compassionate person is strengthening, and so is having a therapeutic partner to help you think about what you're thinking about and what you'd rather be focusing on.
I believe that compassionate listening is key, and some of my favorite tools are CBT, EMDR and John Townsend's character structure model which considers the strengths and weakness of the four main aspects of our character: attachment, separation, integration and adulthood.
Life is often really tough. My goal is to provide a safe space for my clients to share their story, their struggles, their victories and their goals so they can feel less alone and also have a therapeutic partner to sort through what they'd like to understand better about themselves in order to take new steps towards wellness and growth. Being understood by a compassionate person is strengthening, and so is having a therapeutic partner to help you think about what you're thinking about and what you'd rather be focusing on.
I am also trained in EMDR therapy.
Hi there and welcome. As a therapist, I feel passionate about the value of human connection, and how those bonds foster meaning, fulfillment and satisfaction in everyday life. When working with me, I can support you in identifying strengths, exploring vulnerabilities, enhancing communication skills and deepening intimacy in your relationship with yourself and others. I am available to work with individuals, couples, and all relational constellations.
I am also trained in EMDR therapy.
Hi there and welcome. As a therapist, I feel passionate about the value of human connection, and how those bonds foster meaning, fulfillment and satisfaction in everyday life. When working with me, I can support you in identifying strengths, exploring vulnerabilities, enhancing communication skills and deepening intimacy in your relationship with yourself and others. I am available to work with individuals, couples, and all relational constellations.
I am trained in EMDR, TF-CBT, CBT, PMTO, DBT skills, Play Therapy, and have sought out advanced training in suicidal ideation, non-suicidal self-harm, ADHD, and inner child work.
Accepting ADHD referrals for 2026!
My current clinical focus is on women seeking an ADHD diagnosis or treatment. I'm an ADHD certified care specialist and have invested over 55 hours in training. I utilize the FDA-cleared QBcheck for ADHD testing along with a thorough assessment.
I help most of my clients by offering non-judgmental support from discussing sex to how to move your body in a way that feels helpful and not harmful. You can talk to me about parenting, relationship issues, or school. I am confident working with clients who are spiritual, such as utilizing My Human Design, Tarot, and practicing Wiccan/Wicca.
I am trained in EMDR, TF-CBT, CBT, PMTO, DBT skills, Play Therapy, and have sought out advanced training in suicidal ideation, non-suicidal self-harm, ADHD, and inner child work.
Accepting ADHD referrals for 2026!
My current clinical focus is on women seeking an ADHD diagnosis or treatment. I'm an ADHD certified care specialist and have invested over 55 hours in training. I utilize the FDA-cleared QBcheck for ADHD testing along with a thorough assessment.
I help most of my clients by offering non-judgmental support from discussing sex to how to move your body in a way that feels helpful and not harmful. You can talk to me about parenting, relationship issues, or school. I am confident working with clients who are spiritual, such as utilizing My Human Design, Tarot, and practicing Wiccan/Wicca.
My practice is focused on individual, relationship and transformative counseling. If you are striving to heal, set goals, create healthy boundaries, have a deeper awareness or overcome self limitations, call me today. We all have many challenges and sometimes all it takes is to talk to someone who will share the tools needed for you to be successful. It is my passion to be where you are, and you decide how fast you want to get there. I am committed to my work and my clients!
My practice is focused on individual, relationship and transformative counseling. If you are striving to heal, set goals, create healthy boundaries, have a deeper awareness or overcome self limitations, call me today. We all have many challenges and sometimes all it takes is to talk to someone who will share the tools needed for you to be successful. It is my passion to be where you are, and you decide how fast you want to get there. I am committed to my work and my clients!
Michelle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
5 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Waitlist for new clients
I tend to use aspects of CBT, person-centered therapy, EMDR, ACT and other trauma-informed approaches.
Life can feel so heavy sometimes and you shouldn't have to carry it alone. I’m passionate about helping folks navigate anxiety, low mood, trauma and the "not so healthy" coping mechanisms we tend to lean on just to survive. I’m here to offer you a space where you don't have to censor yourself or perform in any way. I want you to feel comfortable, understood and free to explore what’s going on in your life. Some of my other therapy focus areas include self-esteem, familial conflict, PTSD, perinatal mental health, gender-based trauma and addiction/substance abuse.
I tend to use aspects of CBT, person-centered therapy, EMDR, ACT and other trauma-informed approaches.
Life can feel so heavy sometimes and you shouldn't have to carry it alone. I’m passionate about helping folks navigate anxiety, low mood, trauma and the "not so healthy" coping mechanisms we tend to lean on just to survive. I’m here to offer you a space where you don't have to censor yourself or perform in any way. I want you to feel comfortable, understood and free to explore what’s going on in your life. Some of my other therapy focus areas include self-esteem, familial conflict, PTSD, perinatal mental health, gender-based trauma and addiction/substance abuse.
Do you want to experience more peace in your life but feel overwhelmed, anxious, or isolated? Are you looking for support but unsure what you need or how to find it? You may feel that no one truly understands what you’re going through, making it hard to believe anyone can help. I understand how difficult it can be to reach that point. No one should have to walk through distress alone. I provide online therapy to clients in Michigan, Georgia, and New Jersey. For more than 21 years, I have helped individuals heal from trauma, toxic relationships, grief, anxiety, and depression so they can move toward a more peaceful, fulfilling life.
Do you want to experience more peace in your life but feel overwhelmed, anxious, or isolated? Are you looking for support but unsure what you need or how to find it? You may feel that no one truly understands what you’re going through, making it hard to believe anyone can help. I understand how difficult it can be to reach that point. No one should have to walk through distress alone. I provide online therapy to clients in Michigan, Georgia, and New Jersey. For more than 21 years, I have helped individuals heal from trauma, toxic relationships, grief, anxiety, and depression so they can move toward a more peaceful, fulfilling life.
Our therapists use a variety of approaches, including EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, play/sand tray therapy for children, and art therapy, to help you heal, grow, and thrive in a safe, understanding space.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re unsure where to begin. At Hope & Healing Counseling, you don’t have to have everything figured out. Our group practice offers a supportive, welcoming environment with multiple skilled clinicians, making it easier to find the right fit. We take the time to understand what you’re looking for and walk alongside you as you begin your healing journey—at a pace that feels right for you.
Our therapists use a variety of approaches, including EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, play/sand tray therapy for children, and art therapy, to help you heal, grow, and thrive in a safe, understanding space.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re unsure where to begin. At Hope & Healing Counseling, you don’t have to have everything figured out. Our group practice offers a supportive, welcoming environment with multiple skilled clinicians, making it easier to find the right fit. We take the time to understand what you’re looking for and walk alongside you as you begin your healing journey—at a pace that feels right for you.
Additionally, I am trained in EMDR to better address symptoms of trauma and other deeply-rooted challenges.
I believe that a solid therapeutic relationship can provide the safe space to address the challenges in your life. From life transitions to processing traumatic experiences, it is my goal as a therapist to give you the tools, insight, and safe place so that you can confront the challenges and make the changes you want to see in your life. With nearly five years of experience as a school-based therapist at a middle school, I specialize in working with adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, and life transitions.
Additionally, I am trained in EMDR to better address symptoms of trauma and other deeply-rooted challenges.
I believe that a solid therapeutic relationship can provide the safe space to address the challenges in your life. From life transitions to processing traumatic experiences, it is my goal as a therapist to give you the tools, insight, and safe place so that you can confront the challenges and make the changes you want to see in your life. With nearly five years of experience as a school-based therapist at a middle school, I specialize in working with adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, and life transitions.
Joanne Assarsson Cancer & Medical Illness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW, OSW-C
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I am also EMDR trained.
I specialize in supporting adults navigating cancer, acute and chronic illness, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationship stressors, work–life balance, and major life transitions.
My approach is compassionate, flexible, and interactive. I strive to create a supportive space where you feel heard and understood, while also helping you move forward in meaningful ways. You can expect to leave our sessions with practical strategies and coping tools tailored to your unique concerns—tools you can begin using right away.
I am also EMDR trained.
I specialize in supporting adults navigating cancer, acute and chronic illness, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationship stressors, work–life balance, and major life transitions.
My approach is compassionate, flexible, and interactive. I strive to create a supportive space where you feel heard and understood, while also helping you move forward in meaningful ways. You can expect to leave our sessions with practical strategies and coping tools tailored to your unique concerns—tools you can begin using right away.
I work with clients from all backgrounds, religions, gender identity, and sexual orientation. My focus has been particularly on trauma, men, and male-identified adults navigating with issues related to masculinity.
Trauma affects our sense of safety, self, and our ability to manage emotions and relationships. It can come from painful experiences or from the absence of essential positive experiences, like warmth and acceptance. To cope with trauma, we might disconnect from parts of ourselves and adapt in ways that help us survive, but this can also create a sense of distance from who we truly are.
I work with clients from all backgrounds, religions, gender identity, and sexual orientation. My focus has been particularly on trauma, men, and male-identified adults navigating with issues related to masculinity.
Trauma affects our sense of safety, self, and our ability to manage emotions and relationships. It can come from painful experiences or from the absence of essential positive experiences, like warmth and acceptance. To cope with trauma, we might disconnect from parts of ourselves and adapt in ways that help us survive, but this can also create a sense of distance from who we truly are.
With a deep-seated commitment to healing and empowerment, I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma and women’s mental health. Infused with compassion and backed by over a decade of experience, I stand ready to be a devoted therapeutic companion for women, guiding them through their unique paths to healing and wellness. I believe in the power of collaboration, so my goal is to walk alongside clients while providing kindness and insight. You can expect a blend of empathy, understanding, and most likely laughter in every session.
With a deep-seated commitment to healing and empowerment, I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma and women’s mental health. Infused with compassion and backed by over a decade of experience, I stand ready to be a devoted therapeutic companion for women, guiding them through their unique paths to healing and wellness. I believe in the power of collaboration, so my goal is to walk alongside clients while providing kindness and insight. You can expect a blend of empathy, understanding, and most likely laughter in every session.
Life can be overwhelming, and it takes courage to seek support. My goal is to create a safe space where you can feel truly seen, heard, and understood without judgment. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience in Michigan and now also in Connecticut, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey. I am passionate about helping adults heal from the pain of depression, anxiety, grief, and substance use—especially when these struggles are rooted in past trauma. Together, we'll explore what's holding you back, and I will guide you with a blend of evidence-based techniques, empathy, and yes, even laughter.
Life can be overwhelming, and it takes courage to seek support. My goal is to create a safe space where you can feel truly seen, heard, and understood without judgment. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience in Michigan and now also in Connecticut, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey. I am passionate about helping adults heal from the pain of depression, anxiety, grief, and substance use—especially when these struggles are rooted in past trauma. Together, we'll explore what's holding you back, and I will guide you with a blend of evidence-based techniques, empathy, and yes, even laughter.
D and master's in Marriage and Family Therapy, AAMFT Approved Supervisor, Certified EMDR Therapist
Restore Therapy Collective has current openings for individuals, couples, families, teens, young adults and children, either through telehealth or in person in our Grand Rapids and Midland offices. We work with clients in Michigan who feel that things are slowly creeping or rapidly spiraling out of control. We know how difficult it can be to ask for help and try to instill hope and specific, creative strategies for change in a relaxed environment. Our caring and professional therapists at Restore Therapy Collective help develop goals and sort out thoughts and challenges that get in the way.
D and master's in Marriage and Family Therapy, AAMFT Approved Supervisor, Certified EMDR Therapist
Restore Therapy Collective has current openings for individuals, couples, families, teens, young adults and children, either through telehealth or in person in our Grand Rapids and Midland offices. We work with clients in Michigan who feel that things are slowly creeping or rapidly spiraling out of control. We know how difficult it can be to ask for help and try to instill hope and specific, creative strategies for change in a relaxed environment. Our caring and professional therapists at Restore Therapy Collective help develop goals and sort out thoughts and challenges that get in the way.
I specialize in using CBT and EMDR to target those negative beliefs and challenging experiences that can profoundly impact daily functioning and happiness as a new parent.
Waitlist for new clients. I work with postpartum and pregnant women in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. My goal as a therapist is to be a safe landing spot for your biggest emotions, aspirations, hesitations, and anxieties as you navigate the transitions of parenthood. Using a blend of therapy styles and life experience as a parent of two young children, I will work alongside you to help you understand yourself and find better ways to manage the stressors that at times feel unmanageable. Let's lift the burden of new motherhood together.
I specialize in using CBT and EMDR to target those negative beliefs and challenging experiences that can profoundly impact daily functioning and happiness as a new parent.
Waitlist for new clients. I work with postpartum and pregnant women in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. My goal as a therapist is to be a safe landing spot for your biggest emotions, aspirations, hesitations, and anxieties as you navigate the transitions of parenthood. Using a blend of therapy styles and life experience as a parent of two young children, I will work alongside you to help you understand yourself and find better ways to manage the stressors that at times feel unmanageable. Let's lift the burden of new motherhood together.
I have an integrative evidence-based approach utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused therapy and EMDR.
You deserve to feel better! Have you felt more anxious lately? Do you struggle with self doubt? Do negative statements intrude your thoughts? Are these issues preventing you from living your best life? Imagine if you could change your life by changing your thoughts? Therapy can assist you to move forward. Daily struggles, compounded by the stress brought on by the pandemic, have made life more difficult to handle. You deserve to move through these emotions and be empowered to live a life in which you will thrive.
I have an integrative evidence-based approach utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused therapy and EMDR.
You deserve to feel better! Have you felt more anxious lately? Do you struggle with self doubt? Do negative statements intrude your thoughts? Are these issues preventing you from living your best life? Imagine if you could change your life by changing your thoughts? Therapy can assist you to move forward. Daily struggles, compounded by the stress brought on by the pandemic, have made life more difficult to handle. You deserve to move through these emotions and be empowered to live a life in which you will thrive.
I am EMDR Certified and draw upon advanced training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Ego State therapy, and Somatic Experiencing.
Now Accepting New Referrals for Virtual Therapy. As an integrative trauma therapist, I specialize in guiding individuals back to the Self and creating the conditions for healing. Therapy can be a powerful catalyst for transformation, improving not only our own quality of life but also creating lasting, positive effects for generations. Human beings are remarkably resilient and adaptive to their surroundings. At times this can be a gift, and at times it can lead us down paths that no longer serve us. Given the right environment, our minds and bodies carry an innate capacity to heal. You already carry everything you need within.
I am EMDR Certified and draw upon advanced training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Ego State therapy, and Somatic Experiencing.
Now Accepting New Referrals for Virtual Therapy. As an integrative trauma therapist, I specialize in guiding individuals back to the Self and creating the conditions for healing. Therapy can be a powerful catalyst for transformation, improving not only our own quality of life but also creating lasting, positive effects for generations. Human beings are remarkably resilient and adaptive to their surroundings. At times this can be a gift, and at times it can lead us down paths that no longer serve us. Given the right environment, our minds and bodies carry an innate capacity to heal. You already carry everything you need within.
I have been in the helping profession since 2003 with specialized training in evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and EMDR.
Every person is on a unique journey, and I am here to help you navigate the path toward your most fulfilling life. As a licensed MSW clinician, I view mental health as an essential component of your overall well-being. Together, we will form a collaborative partnership inside a warm, welcoming, and down-to-earth environment.
In our sessions, your honesty will never be judged. My approach balances deep professional dedication with a great sense of humor. I genuinely enjoy the therapeutic process and love helping adult men and women discover their resilience.
I have been in the helping profession since 2003 with specialized training in evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and EMDR.
Every person is on a unique journey, and I am here to help you navigate the path toward your most fulfilling life. As a licensed MSW clinician, I view mental health as an essential component of your overall well-being. Together, we will form a collaborative partnership inside a warm, welcoming, and down-to-earth environment.
In our sessions, your honesty will never be judged. My approach balances deep professional dedication with a great sense of humor. I genuinely enjoy the therapeutic process and love helping adult men and women discover their resilience.
I'm trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and I'm a Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, stress, confidence issues, past trauma? Negative thoughts or traumatic events, small or large, can shape the way you view yourself and those around you, which can lead to a multitude of mental health issues. These often include depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, substance abuse, relationship difficulties and other mental health problems. Everyone deserves a life worth living. Unresolved trauma or unaddressed mental health issues can prevent that from happening. I work exclusively with adult clients & do not offer couples counseling.
I'm trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and I'm a Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, stress, confidence issues, past trauma? Negative thoughts or traumatic events, small or large, can shape the way you view yourself and those around you, which can lead to a multitude of mental health issues. These often include depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, substance abuse, relationship difficulties and other mental health problems. Everyone deserves a life worth living. Unresolved trauma or unaddressed mental health issues can prevent that from happening. I work exclusively with adult clients & do not offer couples counseling.
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EMDR Therapists
Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimizing its ability to trigger anxiety.