Family Therapy in Lansing, MI

Currently offering daytime appointments only I aim to meet the individualized needs of each person, couple, and family I work with and take a collaborative approach in setting goals for therapy. I use a family systems approach to explore how multiple areas of a person's life impacts their experiences and current struggles. I work on achieving these goals through personal exploration, role play and exercises used in and outside of session, implementation of improved communication skills, and boundary setting.

I would like to help my clients on their journey of self-discovery. I feel it is important for one to understand all that makes them who they are and how they function, so that when they make goals, they are able to achieve them. If you are struggling through anxiety, depression, trauma, or low self-worth, then I want to work with you, whether it means working with you and your partner, your family or on your own. When you are able to understand yourself and your needs, then the tools and skills needed to help you are easier to select and be more useful in our counseling together.

I provide confidential counseling services for preteens, adolescents, adults, couples and families in an environment of trust, acceptance and compassion. I use a client-centered approach to counsel individuals challenged by relationship issues, family conflict, school or work related stress, past trauma, and other mental health issues. My guiding principles for counseling are to empower hope, encourage growth and embrace change.

I am trained in individual, group and family counseling. I am equipped to serve any population but have expertise with adults that present with substance abuse and addiction; elderly population as well as children and families. I am certified as an Acudetox Specialist through the National Acudetox Association. This skill set is a technique that can offer non medicinal services to clients that may need immediate results to assist with substance abuse; detox, and clients that identify with behavioral or traumatic experiences.

Accepting Clients!! & Accepting Therapists Needing Supervision. Substance abuse and depression began to impact my family when I was young. I have deep compassion for those struggling with the disease of addiction. By utilizing my knowledge and empathy for these individuals, I am able to assist them in their therapeutic processes. I have over 10 years worth of experience within the mental health field, whether it be working with individuals in the criminal justice system or conducting individual, family therapy, and couples therapy. I am currently accepting clients for a variety of mental health concerns at Right Direction Counseling

I provide psychotherapy services to an ethnically diverse client population of varying ages. I work with individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and children. My clinical interests include working with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, identity issues, stress management, and couple/family relational concerns.

Professional services include counseling and psychological testing in areas related to depression, anxiety, attention deficit, family and marital relationships, chemical dependence, and anger management. In counseling, we will work together to develop the skills to effectively deal with stress and relationships. Therapy sessions are for adolescents, adults, families, and marriages. I collaborate with clients to assist with their needs at schools, courts, and employers.

I'm a mental health therapist at Wild Ferns Wellness Center in Lansing, MI. My mission as a therapist is to provide my clients a safe, affirming, accessible environment – to fall apart, to unmask, to take up space. I welcome clients of all backgrounds, but I especially love doing this work with queer, fat, and neurodivergent folks. I center fat liberation, abolition, and social justice in all the work I do. Through everything, I seek to walk alongside my clients and help them cultivate growth and hope.

Do you feel overwhelmed with anxiety, frozen with worry, or lost in endless doomscrolling? Let me help you navigate a path forward. I specialize in issues of anxiety, family conflict and parenting for adolescents and adults ages 14 and up. My passion is helping you feel your best with an integrated approach to wellness that incorporates mind, body, and spirit, through psychotherapy, nutrition, movement, and spiritually-based mindfulness.

My clinical treatment experiences have included work with children diagnosed with a developmental delay, children and caregivers who have experienced trauma, I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, & Child-Parent Psychotherapy, young adults children who have experienced intense stress, trauma, physical or emotional separation from loved ones, and/or loss. I aim to strengthen the protective factors found within these primary relationships.

I believe that we are all capable of learning, healing, and growing in our relationships with self and with others, no matter where we have come from, and no matter where we may find ourselves in this moment. I currently work with individual adults on diverse issues including anxiety and depression, anger and emotion expression, relationship problems, communication skills, LGBTQIA+ and identity exploration, college/graduate school and work/life balance, career and life transitions, grief and loss, parenting challenges, divorce and co-parenting, and providing support for individuals affected by addiction in the family.

There are times in our lives when problems can feel overwhelming, painful, and difficult to face alone. Relying on friends and family may not be a viable option. During our sessions, you can expect me to hear and understand your experiences & provide a safe place for you to express your thoughts, feelings, & behaviors that arise in and outside of therapy. If needed, you can also expect me to work with you on current issues as related to your past issues. Whether it's a challenging situation, or a change in life direction, I look forward to establishing a helpful, collaborative relationship with you to achieve your therapy goals.

If you as an individual or you and your partner are feeling trapped, stuck or otherwise struggling with how to manage the difficulties experiencing in life, I would love to connect with you. You may be struggling with issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or difficulties finding your self. I work to help couples find a different way of relating to themselves and to their partners in a way that is more authentic and peaceful.

Do you experience pent-up trauma, constant worry, or sadness? Perhaps you see your child struggle to understand their emotions. My passion is to work with you to restore your emotional well-being and overcome challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues. Call today to see if we would be a good fit.

I often build trust and rapport quickly, while instilling hope and optimism. Therapy is performed both in person and tele therapeutically, helping to ameliorate symptoms and improve overall functioning in those that I serve. In addition to individual therapy, I really enjoy and have found success in performing couples counseling/family therapy and often have evening hours that make it easier for both partners/children to get into therapy consistently. For years, clients have felt relaxed and heard in the sessions, making continuing therapy seamless for many. Scheduling is easy, at your leisure, via a portal when you are ready.

If you are like me, the step of reaching out to someone when you're struggling is the hardest part. I do my best to offer a welcoming environment to all people. I have training in helping people who have experienced trauma or stress in their life, teaching skills to help clients feel more in control of their emotions, and guiding people to learn what coping skills they can use to get through more difficult times in their life! I know that each person is unique, so my treatment approach is different for each individual.

Are you ready to heal? Are you tired of unhelpful and seemingly unending symptoms and counseling? Then I invite you to take decisive steps towards recovery from most serious individual, couple, and family crises at Expert Therapy Services. You will be treated by a DOCTORAL level therapist who specializes simultaneously in multiple dimensions of mental, behavioral, and family health. A PhD therapist has at least twice the amount of academic education, clinical supervision experiences, and knowledge that is focused on helping you more effectively. Why settle for less?

I provide culturally-responsive and affirming individual therapy to youth and adults. My therapeutic practice is based on radical honesty and collaboration, grounded in trauma-informed practices and mind-body connection. I center your voice and experiences to support healing, empowerment, and self-compassion. I'm also committed to social justice, and I recognize the many ways a person’s health and wellbeing can be impacted by social challenges. Together, we can work towards healing and self-determination.

Remembering that we are not alone in our experiences allows us to live more mindfully. I can work collaboratively with you to pinpoint past experiences that may be causing issues in your present. I utilize a strengths-based approach with mindful techniques to address presenting issues. I believe using a holistic view will address each client's sectors of life to enhance overall well-being. Coupled with a multi-cultural approach to understanding intersecting factors such as race, family, education, age, and life planning provides a multi-cultural lens highlighting each client is different, creating a more therapeutic environment.