Therapists in Ishpeming, MI

I treat a broad age range of clients (1 to 100). I take a developmental and psychodynamic approach which examines early life experiences that affect one's development and current problems. As a marriage and family therapist, I treat both individuals and families, closely examining relationship challenges and providing ways to resolve them between parents and children, siblings, adult partners, and friends. I also specialize in assessment and treatment of trauma, abuse, dissociation, and PTSD. I have a dual approach of treating the source of one's problems and managing current difficulties.

Hi!  I'm Nicole.  I'm a Clinical Therapist specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and trauma/PTSD with adolescents and adults.  I use a strength-based approach and cognitive-behavioral therapy to help my clients work towards their goals.  I'm passionate about seeing a client's confidence and self-advocacy skills grow as they realize their own potential. Reaching out for help can often be a challenging and scary experience.  That's why I offer my clients the room they need to explore their concerns with someone who is safe, compassionate, and understanding.

Are you an expert at covering up your deepest feelings so much that those closest to you are unaware you are struggling? Is it hard for you to let people in emotionally, out of fear? Does this sometimes manifest in shame, irritability, miscommunication, anxiety, feelings of inadequacy, and inauthenticity? It rarely feels like the “right time” to navigate our most vulnerable feelings, until we start.

I work with clients from the age of thirteen up. I have worked with clients struggling from a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, addictions, and personality disorders. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy informed approach.

I am a licensed clinical therapist who has been providing assessment and therapy services for adults and adolescents and children for the past 11 years. My personal goal is to provide a warm, open, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment where you will feel safe and supported to explore what is challenging you and help you to develop the skills necessary to change and build the life you want to live.

I have been serving the Keweenaw community for over five years. I am honored that you are curious about my work and how I can help you on your journey. My therapeutic style is warm and considerate. I use a wide variety of approaches to therapy including existential, humanistic, strengths based, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I tailor my approach to meet your individual needs.

My approach to counseling is to create a safe and trusting relationship first and foremost. Therapy is done at a pace that is comfortable for you. I will help you in finding goals in healing and building a life that is meaningful for you.

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.

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.

Today’s world is a very complex place and our stress levels are often off the charts. Many times, it would be good to just have someone to talk to. Someone to discuss struggles with. You may have difficult relationships, parenting, workplace issues, fear with aging and loss, or addictions. We would love to be able to sit down with you and help in any way we can. I have 20+ years in helping with all of these issues and more.

I believe in using a compassionate and non-judgmental approach to help you find solutions for ordinary and extraordinary life problems. It is my firm belief that any problem can be lessened or eliminated with creativity and a positive attitude towards change. Ultimately every person entering therapy has the ability to heal and thrive when guided towards their own unique solutions. I hope to offer this service to you and sincerely hope to hear from you.

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.

Trauma lives in all of us. We all carry our histories. Trauma is in our lived experiences, it is not about the traumatic event, rather about how it impacts us. Our perception of self, the aftermath on our nervous system & how it disconnects us from ourselves and others. Our brains have natural healing mechanisms. We can neurologically rewire & relearn; creating new, less destructive circuitry within the brain. I believe healing is possible for anyone. Don't let your struggle become your identity. Become empowered to overcome life's toughest challenges! Build the life you want to live!

Hi! I'm Dori. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Michigan and specialize in treating various anxiety disorders, depression, and trauma. I use evidenced-based interventions like Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) and more to help you navigate the challenging obstacles in your life.

We all want a life of peace and ease; however, life includes challenges and struggles with painful experiences. Fortunately, contemporary, science-based mental health interventions help people reduce suffering and live life with more freedom and flexibility (and maybe even some fun). I can help you identify personal values, develop unique strengths, build coping skills, and experiment with behavior changes. Our work together will help connect you with who and what you most care about and help you build a meaningful and active life.

Our ideal client is an individual who is deeply committed to their personal growth and is actively seeking a transformative therapeutic experience. They are looking for a supportive and compassionate environment where they can heal emotional wounds, develop effective coping mechanisms, and gain a deeper understanding of themselves. Their ultimate goal is to unlock their true potential, cultivate a sense of fulfillment, and live a purpose-driven life with authenticity and meaning.