Female Therapists in Lake Leelanau, MI
Welcome! Are you ready to unburden from ingrained patterns, heal trauma wounds, and welcome joy, connectedness, and wonderment into your life? I can help. I'm an attachment-focused and trauma-informed psychotherapist with a curious mind, open heart, and hearty sense of humor. I believe that therapy should feel nourishing and meaningful - and the effects should be transformative. As a Narrative, EMDR, Sandtray, and IFS trained therapist, I helps clients “re-author” their lives — often using experiential and expressive arts activities or guided ‘parts’ exercises in order to make space for new ways of thinking and understanding.
Welcome! Are you ready to unburden from ingrained patterns, heal trauma wounds, and welcome joy, connectedness, and wonderment into your life? I can help. I'm an attachment-focused and trauma-informed psychotherapist with a curious mind, open heart, and hearty sense of humor. I believe that therapy should feel nourishing and meaningful - and the effects should be transformative. As a Narrative, EMDR, Sandtray, and IFS trained therapist, I helps clients “re-author” their lives — often using experiential and expressive arts activities or guided ‘parts’ exercises in order to make space for new ways of thinking and understanding.
Now accepting new clients for virtual sessions!
At Center of Hope Counseling we offer online sessions using evidenced based (cbt, dbt, emdr, and IFS) therapies to help our clients meet their individualized treatment goals. Although our specialization is working with disorder eating and eating disorders, we also treat anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, adjustment issues, self esteem, and body image issues for individuals over the age of 14. We believe in the importance of case collaboration and look forward to providing you with the best mental health treatment experience possible.
Now accepting new clients for virtual sessions!
At Center of Hope Counseling we offer online sessions using evidenced based (cbt, dbt, emdr, and IFS) therapies to help our clients meet their individualized treatment goals. Although our specialization is working with disorder eating and eating disorders, we also treat anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, adjustment issues, self esteem, and body image issues for individuals over the age of 14. We believe in the importance of case collaboration and look forward to providing you with the best mental health treatment experience possible.
Emma Wanroy
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I work with teens and adults to better understand their own behaviors and thought processes that have impacted their lives and relationships. Our best healing happens in a safe, and connected therapeutic relationship and that is what I strive to create in our therapy space; a safe place where my client can explore their pain, trauma, hurt, and confusion in order to heal and live the most meaningful life possible. Feeling comfortable and safe with your therapist is essential to doing the hard work of change and healing. As an adoptee, I understand the unique struggles many adoptees face with their identity, attachment, and trauma.
I work with teens and adults to better understand their own behaviors and thought processes that have impacted their lives and relationships. Our best healing happens in a safe, and connected therapeutic relationship and that is what I strive to create in our therapy space; a safe place where my client can explore their pain, trauma, hurt, and confusion in order to heal and live the most meaningful life possible. Feeling comfortable and safe with your therapist is essential to doing the hard work of change and healing. As an adoptee, I understand the unique struggles many adoptees face with their identity, attachment, and trauma.
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.
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I work with people who want to experience more joy, calm, fulfillment, and connection, yet feel stuck in states of emotional overwhelm, fear, panic, emptiness, or feelings of disconnection. You may have specific goals you want to work on in therapy, or not know exactly what direction you want to move in, just know something has to change. I will bring a calm energy to the therapy session. I will support you in making desired changes in your life, processing traumatic experiences, or finding acceptance using therapeutic approaches such as EMDR, mindfulness-based talk therapy, and somatic techniques.
I work with people who want to experience more joy, calm, fulfillment, and connection, yet feel stuck in states of emotional overwhelm, fear, panic, emptiness, or feelings of disconnection. You may have specific goals you want to work on in therapy, or not know exactly what direction you want to move in, just know something has to change. I will bring a calm energy to the therapy session. I will support you in making desired changes in your life, processing traumatic experiences, or finding acceptance using therapeutic approaches such as EMDR, mindfulness-based talk therapy, and somatic techniques.
Hey there! Reaching out for help can be scary and I am proud of you for taking that step. I consider it a privilege to help people on their healing journey. An important part of the therapeutic process is the relationship between client and therapist. I strive to cultivate a nurturing and supportive therapeutic environment. Everyone wants to feel heard and understood, and providing that is the foundation of our work together. My diverse and unique experiences make me a strong ally for change and healing. I provide a compassionate, yet direct approach to therapy which helps my clients feel supported on their journey.
Hey there! Reaching out for help can be scary and I am proud of you for taking that step. I consider it a privilege to help people on their healing journey. An important part of the therapeutic process is the relationship between client and therapist. I strive to cultivate a nurturing and supportive therapeutic environment. Everyone wants to feel heard and understood, and providing that is the foundation of our work together. My diverse and unique experiences make me a strong ally for change and healing. I provide a compassionate, yet direct approach to therapy which helps my clients feel supported on their journey.
Life is complicated and sometimes a challenge to manage. Through therapy, I help clients learn how to identify, accept, and cope with life challenges that come their way and assist with helping them develop the skills needed to live their best life. My experience includes helping clients work through issues related to stress, trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance use, self-esteem, disordered eating, self-injury, and relationships, along with providing guidance for educational and vocational pursuits. With therapy, clients can learn how to identify their goals and create the life they want.
Life is complicated and sometimes a challenge to manage. Through therapy, I help clients learn how to identify, accept, and cope with life challenges that come their way and assist with helping them develop the skills needed to live their best life. My experience includes helping clients work through issues related to stress, trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance use, self-esteem, disordered eating, self-injury, and relationships, along with providing guidance for educational and vocational pursuits. With therapy, clients can learn how to identify their goals and create the life they want.
Coping with your anxiety or depression is hard, especially alone. How about starting in a safe space where, together, we can navigate through this. Are you struggling with communication and problem solving? Life is already too stressful to come home to feeling like no one is being heard or not being able to talk with your loved ones. Are you feeling challenged with the symptoms of PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) like weight gain or hirsutism? I can help you feel supported and process those feelings that come with PCOS, anxiety and PTSD.
Coping with your anxiety or depression is hard, especially alone. How about starting in a safe space where, together, we can navigate through this. Are you struggling with communication and problem solving? Life is already too stressful to come home to feeling like no one is being heard or not being able to talk with your loved ones. Are you feeling challenged with the symptoms of PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) like weight gain or hirsutism? I can help you feel supported and process those feelings that come with PCOS, anxiety and PTSD.
Life comes with many ebbs and flows - you do not have to face them alone. I am dedicated to walking alongside you, supporting you in cultivating presence and gratitude during moments of joy while guiding you in discovering meaning, resilience, and growth in life's challenging times. In working with both children and adults, I focus on creating a space where you can feel heard, valued, and empowered to make meaningful changes at your own pace.
Life comes with many ebbs and flows - you do not have to face them alone. I am dedicated to walking alongside you, supporting you in cultivating presence and gratitude during moments of joy while guiding you in discovering meaning, resilience, and growth in life's challenging times. In working with both children and adults, I focus on creating a space where you can feel heard, valued, and empowered to make meaningful changes at your own pace.
Clients often come to me feeling overwhelmed, emotionally dysregulated, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. My goal is for you to feel deeply understood and motivated to make meaningful change.
Clients often come to me feeling overwhelmed, emotionally dysregulated, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. My goal is for you to feel deeply understood and motivated to make meaningful change.
Dianna Lee Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Traverse City, MI 49684
Waitlist for new clients
If you want a life worth living and need guidance to create the life you want, I can help. With over 15 years of experience, my greatest joy is to watch a client recognize their worth, embrace who they are, believe in their strength and recognize that life has more to offer than they could ever imagine.
If you want a life worth living and need guidance to create the life you want, I can help. With over 15 years of experience, my greatest joy is to watch a client recognize their worth, embrace who they are, believe in their strength and recognize that life has more to offer than they could ever imagine.
Hello, and congratulations to you for seeking out a richer life through better mental health. My goal as a therapist is to support individuals while steering through feelings of confusion, sadness, loneliness, and depression.
Hello, and congratulations to you for seeking out a richer life through better mental health. My goal as a therapist is to support individuals while steering through feelings of confusion, sadness, loneliness, and depression.
Accepting new clients! Are you feeling stuck or misunderstood in your relationships? Do you struggle to show up as your authentic self and make decisions that honor your well-being? Do you have difficulty setting realistic expectations for yourself, letting go of perfectionism, and managing your anxiety effectively? If this sounds like you, I would be honored to join you on your journey of self-discovery. I will listen without judgement and help guide you toward finding the answers that are already inside of you. My goal is to create a safe and comfortable space for healing while empowering you to make progress toward your goals.
Accepting new clients! Are you feeling stuck or misunderstood in your relationships? Do you struggle to show up as your authentic self and make decisions that honor your well-being? Do you have difficulty setting realistic expectations for yourself, letting go of perfectionism, and managing your anxiety effectively? If this sounds like you, I would be honored to join you on your journey of self-discovery. I will listen without judgement and help guide you toward finding the answers that are already inside of you. My goal is to create a safe and comfortable space for healing while empowering you to make progress toward your goals.
I enjoy counseling children, adolescents & adults in addressing their cognitive, behavioral & emotional challenges. I support my clients through individualized therapeutic approaches to help them understand & express their emotions in developmentally appropriate & healthy ways. I provide therapy for children, adolescents & their families experiencing challenges such as divorce, adoption, anxiety, depression, bullying, self-esteem, medical procedures, domestic violence, abuse & neglect, grief & loss, self-harm, trauma and PTSD. I also offer counseling for military families and understand the unique stress they face. I utilize a strengths-based approach to counsel children, teens & adults to help them gain confidence in their abilities to face challenges head on.
I enjoy counseling children, adolescents & adults in addressing their cognitive, behavioral & emotional challenges. I support my clients through individualized therapeutic approaches to help them understand & express their emotions in developmentally appropriate & healthy ways. I provide therapy for children, adolescents & their families experiencing challenges such as divorce, adoption, anxiety, depression, bullying, self-esteem, medical procedures, domestic violence, abuse & neglect, grief & loss, self-harm, trauma and PTSD. I also offer counseling for military families and understand the unique stress they face. I utilize a strengths-based approach to counsel children, teens & adults to help them gain confidence in their abilities to face challenges head on.
Teletherapy in FL & MI I am bilingual in Spanish and English and available to provide therapy in both languages. I believe that everyone can find healing and hope, even in the darkest of times. I understand that mental health challenges can be difficult to cope with, and I would be honored to work with you to help you achieve your goals. I have experience working with people who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns, and I am confident that I can help you find the support and resources you need to live a fulfilling life. I offer a variety of therapeutic approaches, mostly evidenced-based modalities.
Teletherapy in FL & MI I am bilingual in Spanish and English and available to provide therapy in both languages. I believe that everyone can find healing and hope, even in the darkest of times. I understand that mental health challenges can be difficult to cope with, and I would be honored to work with you to help you achieve your goals. I have experience working with people who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns, and I am confident that I can help you find the support and resources you need to live a fulfilling life. I offer a variety of therapeutic approaches, mostly evidenced-based modalities.
I consider counseling a sacred space. My hope is to provide a safe environment where we can delve into what concerns you. Sessions are intimate where we learn and share. The power of counseling and talking and releasing fears, worries and relinquishing your feelings is therapeutic. My objective is to empower you to create a better lifestyle for yourself through understanding, self-confidence, control, and carrying out your goals.
I consider counseling a sacred space. My hope is to provide a safe environment where we can delve into what concerns you. Sessions are intimate where we learn and share. The power of counseling and talking and releasing fears, worries and relinquishing your feelings is therapeutic. My objective is to empower you to create a better lifestyle for yourself through understanding, self-confidence, control, and carrying out your goals.
My practice is currently full. Please email me if you are interested in being on my waitlist. I love working with people who are seeking growth and self-understanding. Therapy is hard work. It pushes us to see things in new ways and to explore feelings and behavior patterns. And, hopefully, it leads to feeling healthier and more connected to ourselves, our needs, and in our relationships. I approach therapy from a holistic and integrative perspective--I believe well-being is influenced and impacted by many factors including physical health, genetics, personality, and life experiences.
My practice is currently full. Please email me if you are interested in being on my waitlist. I love working with people who are seeking growth and self-understanding. Therapy is hard work. It pushes us to see things in new ways and to explore feelings and behavior patterns. And, hopefully, it leads to feeling healthier and more connected to ourselves, our needs, and in our relationships. I approach therapy from a holistic and integrative perspective--I believe well-being is influenced and impacted by many factors including physical health, genetics, personality, and life experiences.
Life is about feeling our feelings, processing our experiences, overcoming hurdles and truly LIVING our lives in abundance. These elements contribute to living in the present with our whole hearts. My practice is called LIVE TRUE. I am always being lured to living true. To myself. To others. And to an abundant life. The Live True motto: Summoning strength and beauty. Igniting courage and compassion. May we all pursue what it means to truly LIVE! I offer individual and group counseling. Specialties include single mothers, teenagers, divorce, grief, loss, trauma, relationships, life transitions and career-related issues.
Life is about feeling our feelings, processing our experiences, overcoming hurdles and truly LIVING our lives in abundance. These elements contribute to living in the present with our whole hearts. My practice is called LIVE TRUE. I am always being lured to living true. To myself. To others. And to an abundant life. The Live True motto: Summoning strength and beauty. Igniting courage and compassion. May we all pursue what it means to truly LIVE! I offer individual and group counseling. Specialties include single mothers, teenagers, divorce, grief, loss, trauma, relationships, life transitions and career-related issues.
I’m glad you’re here. Taking the step to reach out for support can feel overwhelming, especially when anxiety, stress, or life transitions are making everyday life feel heavier. My work focuses on offering a warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative space where we can explore what matters most to you and build coping skills that help you feel more grounded, confident, and resilient. I tailor our work to your unique experiences using evidence-based practices that support not only symptom relief but lasting growth, emotion regulation, and better stress management.
I’m glad you’re here. Taking the step to reach out for support can feel overwhelming, especially when anxiety, stress, or life transitions are making everyday life feel heavier. My work focuses on offering a warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative space where we can explore what matters most to you and build coping skills that help you feel more grounded, confident, and resilient. I tailor our work to your unique experiences using evidence-based practices that support not only symptom relief but lasting growth, emotion regulation, and better stress management.
Before we can understand others, we must first seek to understand ourselves. Life is traumatic no matter what we have or haven’t been through. I’ve been there. Judged. Shamed. Scared. Paralyzed. Overwhelmed. Checked out. Emotionally exhausted. Avoiding. Escaping with drugs, food, gambling, etc.
Before we can understand others, we must first seek to understand ourselves. Life is traumatic no matter what we have or haven’t been through. I’ve been there. Judged. Shamed. Scared. Paralyzed. Overwhelmed. Checked out. Emotionally exhausted. Avoiding. Escaping with drugs, food, gambling, etc.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
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.