In Person Therapists in Howard City, MI

I believe in creating a warm and safe place where people can feel comfortable working through their difficulties and emerge with new strength. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families on a wide range of personal and interpersonal issues. Some people have a clear idea of the problem they want to address, and others are simply experiencing too much difficulty and only know that something needs to change. In either case, I explore their individual experiences and perspectives, and what they would like out of the therapeutic process before collaboratively developing the interventions and tools that best meet their needs.

Are you searching a positive balance for life? Anxiety, depression, burnout, unhealthy relationship, divorce, trauma, grief and loss, bipolar, feeling loss, throw off our balance. As a Master Level Psychologist with over 30 years of experience I walk alongside people just like you who are looking for a way to find balance. Building a trusting relationship is the first step toward that path and achieving your goals. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential environment to explore your story. This is therapy on your terms, to live authentically, and to achieve a healthy balance.

Life can be overwhelming and at times, unbelievably hard! I believe that no matter what we go through, all of us are created with a potential for incredible resilience and that with the right kind of compassionate support and guidance, people can bounce back from the worst of circumstances. I am passionate about helping people find healing, growth and freedom no matter what difficulties they are going through. My approach includes forming a trusting relationship through empathy and compassion, clear goal setting, and creating a roadmap together with the client to achieve these goals in a reasonable time frame.

I have a very person-centered/eclectic approach to counseling. I firmly believe that each individual is capable of reaching their best potential given the right support and tools for making the positive changes they desire. I encourage clients to take an active role in their treatment. The goals and techniques of therapy are based on each client individually according to their needs. From dramatic changes in life, both planned and unplanned, to the simple daily events that can build to overwhelming extent, I have a passion for helping people process a situation and find the best coping techniques for them.

Whether you’re feeling the pressure of juggling multiple roles, feeling the weight of all the demands and expectations, or trying to cope with depression, anxiety, low self worth, or a mood disorder, you don’t have to walk this path alone. Talking and making sense of your experiences can help you learn and understand more about yourself and what you need moving forward. Therapy is an educational tool and a safe outlet to help you gain clarity, insight, and awareness, and can help you adopt the skills necessary to overcome obstacles and improve your mental health.

In my experience working with people from different countries, I’ve seen the importance of providing a safe space where you can be yourself, feel understood and accepted regardless of your culture, religion, race, gender identity, sexual preference, or background. A good therapeutic relationship and a common comprehension of what led you to start therapy, will allow us to guide the therapy process, integrate techniques from different therapies, and give you a better grasp of how to achieve your goals.

My goal is to help clients achieve improved functioning as quickly as possible. I believe the most powerful transformation comes from a combination of techniques to understand and reset non-adaptive patterns, including neurofeedback, other forms of biofeedback, such as heart rate variability, emotional freedom technique (EFT), and a personality assessment I use called the Enneagram, combined with behaviorally-based counseling, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The combination of these techniques provide the foundation for holistically examining issues that stand in the way of a fuller life.

Everyone has a reason for what they feel and do. I find great value in helping you explore your own reasons and make meaning out of them so you can heal and be the best version of yourself possible. I love helping anyone who desires a better understanding of themselves but I have a particular interest in treating issues close to my heart. These include suicidal ideation, sexual assault and abuse, trauma, PTSD, and relationship issues.

Maybe you're experiencing prenatal anxiety or postpartum depression and aren't sure how to break the cycle. Maybe you want to recover from past trauma and grief with infertility, loss, birth trauma, or medical parenting and don't know where to begin. Maybe you just want to feel like yourself again since becoming a mom. No matter what challenges you face as you try to begin, grow, or support your family, I will provide a safe space for you to overcome them. I will be there to support you every step of the way as you find healing, hope, and wholeness.

This world is hard and we all need someone to come alongside of them to be their cheerleader. I have experienced first hand how trauma has impacted the life of families and individuals and do not want you to walk this path alone. Together we can collaborate to ensure that you are living a life of joy and freedom. I have lots of experience working with those in the child welfare system, whether it is children, biological parents, foster parents, adoptive parents or child welfare workers and I want to see you successful in all that you do.

Are you searching for relief, hope, clarity, or a sense of direction? Finding the right therapist with whom you feel comfortable and connect with can be nerve-racking. Will they understand me? Are we the best fit? Is therapy worth my time? These are valid questions! My goal is to make this experience as smooth as possible for you. Whether you are looking for couple, individual, or family therapy, going at your own rhythm, pace, and comfort will guide us when working together. Bring your pain, struggle, anxiety, and stress, we will explore it together.

I earned my B.S. in Psychology in 2005 and M.A. in Professional Counseling in 2008 from Central Michigan University. Through my residential and home-based work, I have experience working with children and families from many backgrounds. I work to create a nonjudgmental, safe, and supportive space for all to work on their desired goals.

Are you or is your child struggling with current or past trauma, feelings of anger, anxiety, or relationship issues? I have over 20 years' experience as a practicing social worker helping individuals and families overcome these difficult issues. My practice is based on meeting people where they are at in life and providing a safe, comfortable space to process and heal through those difficult times either individually or as a family.

If you're searching for a therapist who will encourage you to stay in counseling for years while holding your hand singing camp songs, I suggest you keep looking. But if you prefer a trained clinician whose approach to counseling is goal-oriented and solution-focused, contact my office staff to set up an appointment. You can trust that I will be sensitive and empathetic, but since you are hiring me to do a job, I will be directive in identifying the best approach to solve your problems. Most of my clinical practice focuses on Relational/Marriage issues as well as Anxiety/Depression.

Note- please call Hyacinth Services directly to schedule. Therapy can be a scary concept for some, but you have taken the first step to work toward becoming your best-self and finding your meaning and purpose. Maneuvering through your daily life is not always easy and there will be bumps along the way, and I'm here to help you overcome these in order to move forward to live a fulfilling life.