Family Therapy in Lansing, MI

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! My true passion is helping others work through the difficulties that life often presents us. I will provide a safe, non-judgmental environment in which we work together towards change and to address current life barriers. I have experience working with all age groups. I utilize a variety of treatment modalities including a strengths based perspective and person centered therapy. We will work together to come up with a plan that works best for you and your life circumstances. I look forward to working together to come up with solutions to live a more fulfilling life.

**Currently not accepting new clients**. Sometimes life can bring unexpected changes or stressors that can be difficult to navigate and we need someone to carry hope. Stressful experiences can also be challenging for even the youngest of children. If you would like help navigating something stressful in your life or if your child is experiencing something stressful in their life, I am here to help.

The term Legacy by definition means "something of value transmitted by or received from an ancestor or predecessor or from the past." As I reflect upon my life I noticed people who laid up for me a legacy, a promise and hope. The most influential people who have impacted my life and who established a legacy for me were my grandparents. They established a legacy, it was the legacy of care, compassion, and goodwill to mankind. I saw kindness, love, patience, meekness, faithfulness, and gentleness and these are the qualities I bring into the therapeutic relationships.

I became a therapist because I believe everyone deserves to have someone who is always in their corner. Life can be hard; weathering the storm alone is unbearable. Therefore, it is my goal to walk with each person while providing acceptance, empathy, and honesty as they weather life’s storms. I enjoy working with adults who may be experiencing pregnancy and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, pregnancy or parenting struggles, anxiety, life-transitions, grief and loss, and clients who are seeking faith-based counseling.

There are times when we need a little help getting through the anxiety, worry and other stressors that pull us down. The function of counseling is a journey of self-exploration, meant to increase the level of self-understanding and self-awareness. It is my job as the counselor to help foster and nurture that level of growth by creating a safe and supportive environment. People change in a variety of ways therefore I use several psychological theories to practice from.

Willing to work with those who need a safe space to process their issues. Most of my experience involves working with the LGBTQ+ community and people dealing with race-related issues, however, I am always researching and learning about other ways I can help. I don't expect anything from a client except to show up and we go from there.

During these stressful times, it can be difficult to find a person who is willing to hear you out about life’s challenges. I aim to provide that space for you. I focus on a strength-based approach, where we highlight many of your positive attributes and incorporate those into our therapeutic sessions. My goal is to help you become the best version of yourself!

I became a therapist because I believe in the power of healing and growth through our personal stories in a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space. As a therapist, it is my goal to create a space where I can provide a compassionate and empathetic listening ear while my client navigates through their personal story. I believe that people are experts in their life and each person has their own strengths we can use to implement new strategies for change and growth. Everyone experiences stress, overwhelming emotions, and various forms of trauma throughout life.

Talking with a therapist in a safe, open, and respectful environment can help you to obtain a better understanding about the issues in your life that may be causing you to feel anxious, depressed, or hopeless. Sometimes these feelings are caused by a recent event such as getting fired, loss of a significant relationship, or death of a loved one, and other times the feelings are on-going and have been around for a while. Regardless if your issues are acute or chronic, everyone can benefit from being heard and treated with compassion.

Hello, and thank you for taking a moment to stop by. You are evidently looking for something; perhaps I can help you find it. Seeking help can seem like staring at the base of a steep cliff and facing a seemingly unreachable goal, a goal of real and satisfying change. While change is not often easily or painlessly achieved, it is certainly possible. With an experienced helper to assist along the way, you can determine to safely and successfully make your way toward the top. The hardest step, of course, is the first: that of getting started. You have already done so in reading this, so don't stop now. Keep going.

I work with a wide range of clients from adolescents to adults and enjoy the challenge that every client brings to the table. The ideal client is one that wants change and is ready to engage in the therapeutic process.

I am currently accepting new clients. My focus is working with clients who want to overcome substance abuse issues, those battling anxiety and depression, and/or anyone looking to improve their quality of life. I can help you minimize the frequency, duration and impact of your challenges through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other therapeutic means.

I know things are hard right now and you aren't functioning at your best Maybe you are being held back by life stress, anxiety, OCD, trauma, abuse, your relationships, grief, or even your career, Maybe personal growth is your focus. That's okay. I will wade through it with you, and help you adapt, heal, grow, and reclaim your life. With a therapeutic foundation of safety, trust, teamwork and down-to-earth relatable connection, we will work together to find the techniques and approaches that fit you and your situation. So, no matter where you are in life, or what your journey, I am here to empower and guide you along the way.

I am a mature, older woman with a lifetime of experience that I draw on in my practice. I love to listen to people’s stories. I am an empathic, respectful, and careful listener. I also am a very active collaborator in the therapeutic process, sharing my insights when I think they will be helpful. I work eclectically, utilizing approaches to therapy that are trauma-informed, integrative, and experiential. I am trained in many different modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR).

I am a limited licensed psychologist and have been practicing for 21 years. My experience has been in diverse setting and populations. I have worked in both adult and adolescent psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment, intensive foster care and in private practice. I have also been a foster parent an adoptive parent. Specialties include: children and adolescents, post traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, GLBTQ issues, foster care and adoption, grief and loss issues, self- esteem, autism spectrum disorder and helping people discover how to live life to their fullest potential. I work with all ages and treat individual, families and couples.