Female Therapists in Middleville, MI
I am committed to providing a comfortable and warm therapeutic experience for clients to explore their experiences and needs. In understanding how your story fits with who you are and identifying ways to manifest what you want, together we'll build self-awareness, healthier relationships, and effective coping.
I am committed to providing a comfortable and warm therapeutic experience for clients to explore their experiences and needs. In understanding how your story fits with who you are and identifying ways to manifest what you want, together we'll build self-awareness, healthier relationships, and effective coping.
Life is like a ball of yarn. It starts wrapped up nicely in a neat fashion. As time goes on it becomes tangled, knotted, and difficult to unravel. My goal as a therapist is to help you unravel those difficult emotions and encourage you when it seems like the knot will never come undone. I use body work, mindfulness, and person-centered approaches in my practice. During sessions we may sit on the floor, move our bodies, grab a cozy blanket or have a warm cup of tea. My goal is to help you find a place of peace in life.
Life is like a ball of yarn. It starts wrapped up nicely in a neat fashion. As time goes on it becomes tangled, knotted, and difficult to unravel. My goal as a therapist is to help you unravel those difficult emotions and encourage you when it seems like the knot will never come undone. I use body work, mindfulness, and person-centered approaches in my practice. During sessions we may sit on the floor, move our bodies, grab a cozy blanket or have a warm cup of tea. My goal is to help you find a place of peace in life.
You didn’t expect things to turn out this way. You’re heart pounds and your head gets fuzzy. Things are SO challenging lately. You’re feeling Overwhelmed and underappreciated, but.. I mean, everyone’s overwhelmed or feeling self-doubt and pressure, right? Doesn’t everyone feel like they don’t fit in or awkward? You’re really good at putting on that happy face for your friends & family, but inside you feel like nothing ever goes as planned, you’re stressed, unsatisfied and overwhelmed. Going to School or work causes anxiety, staying home causes anxiety and life is just plain Hard!
You didn’t expect things to turn out this way. You’re heart pounds and your head gets fuzzy. Things are SO challenging lately. You’re feeling Overwhelmed and underappreciated, but.. I mean, everyone’s overwhelmed or feeling self-doubt and pressure, right? Doesn’t everyone feel like they don’t fit in or awkward? You’re really good at putting on that happy face for your friends & family, but inside you feel like nothing ever goes as planned, you’re stressed, unsatisfied and overwhelmed. Going to School or work causes anxiety, staying home causes anxiety and life is just plain Hard!
Circumstances are building and you fear that its weight will eventually grow to crush and consume you. You have so much to manage and yet you long to just let go of it all. You’re ready for a change, but it is terrifying. To face it may cause you to crumble, nevertheless, you will yourself to get through each day. If this sounds familiar and you wish to do more than get by, it is possible to flourish again. I aim to create a safe and empowering environment built upon a trusting therapeutic relationship so you can successfully heal from anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief and work toward thriving in your daily life.
Circumstances are building and you fear that its weight will eventually grow to crush and consume you. You have so much to manage and yet you long to just let go of it all. You’re ready for a change, but it is terrifying. To face it may cause you to crumble, nevertheless, you will yourself to get through each day. If this sounds familiar and you wish to do more than get by, it is possible to flourish again. I aim to create a safe and empowering environment built upon a trusting therapeutic relationship so you can successfully heal from anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief and work toward thriving in your daily life.
Comfortable, professional: your space to heal. I started Pro-Active Counseling to help people like you who experience Anxiety, Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder, and other mental/emotional health challenges to find healing and healthier living. As you face day-to-day stressors, worries, or fears, or you encounter struggle, trauma, or trouble, our weekly appointments can help you process what you're going through. I will work with you to identify your own needs and goals, and together we will focus on your healing, growth, and wholeness.
Comfortable, professional: your space to heal. I started Pro-Active Counseling to help people like you who experience Anxiety, Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder, and other mental/emotional health challenges to find healing and healthier living. As you face day-to-day stressors, worries, or fears, or you encounter struggle, trauma, or trouble, our weekly appointments can help you process what you're going through. I will work with you to identify your own needs and goals, and together we will focus on your healing, growth, and wholeness.
Hello there! Life is full of beautiful and challenging moments. I believe that there are times we all need a safe and welcoming space to talk through these moments. Whether you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief/loss, relationship challenges, or just find yourself needing an unbiased encouraging voice in your life; I would love to work alongside you.
Hello there! Life is full of beautiful and challenging moments. I believe that there are times we all need a safe and welcoming space to talk through these moments. Whether you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief/loss, relationship challenges, or just find yourself needing an unbiased encouraging voice in your life; I would love to work alongside you.
Caught in a never ending stress volley between feeling anxious and afraid of what others might think of “the real you”. People say you are too in touch with your feelings, and at the same time you are afraid to confide in your parents, friends or colleagues. You desperately want to feel better but aren’t sure how to get there. Deep down you know you have high potential, but often feel like a disappointment to yourself and others. Your emotions feel like a burden and the last thing you want to do is share them with the people closest to you.
Caught in a never ending stress volley between feeling anxious and afraid of what others might think of “the real you”. People say you are too in touch with your feelings, and at the same time you are afraid to confide in your parents, friends or colleagues. You desperately want to feel better but aren’t sure how to get there. Deep down you know you have high potential, but often feel like a disappointment to yourself and others. Your emotions feel like a burden and the last thing you want to do is share them with the people closest to you.
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Barb Nasser-Gulch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hastings, MI 49058
I work with people who experience emotional distress that they have not been able to resolve. Do you overreact to small things? Feel overwhelmed or lost? Uneasy or resentful? Damaged or broken? Chronic emotional pain shows up in your life in so many ways. Are you ready to not live like this anymore? If you are ready to dig deep, find the root causes of your struggles, and heal them once and for all, please don't wait to contact me and get started!
I work with people who experience emotional distress that they have not been able to resolve. Do you overreact to small things? Feel overwhelmed or lost? Uneasy or resentful? Damaged or broken? Chronic emotional pain shows up in your life in so many ways. Are you ready to not live like this anymore? If you are ready to dig deep, find the root causes of your struggles, and heal them once and for all, please don't wait to contact me and get started!
I like how Audrey Hepburn expressed the challenge innate in many of us: "No matter where you run, you just end up running into yourself."
We think that we are escaping our problems by changing our zip code, our personal style, our job or our friends. We might try to ignore them by drowning ourselves in hedonistic pleasure and compulsions. Yet, we continue to have these undesirable and reoccurring patterns, thoughts and behaviors.
I'm passionate about helping you discover what you're running from and why, enabling you to feel steady on your feet. It's time for you to be proud of your authenticity and feel whole every day.
I like how Audrey Hepburn expressed the challenge innate in many of us: "No matter where you run, you just end up running into yourself."
We think that we are escaping our problems by changing our zip code, our personal style, our job or our friends. We might try to ignore them by drowning ourselves in hedonistic pleasure and compulsions. Yet, we continue to have these undesirable and reoccurring patterns, thoughts and behaviors.
I'm passionate about helping you discover what you're running from and why, enabling you to feel steady on your feet. It's time for you to be proud of your authenticity and feel whole every day.
Are you a high-achieving professional who feels like no matter how much you accomplish, it’s never enough? You struggle with feelings of insecurity and disconnection despite your success. I help individuals like you build emotional security, break unhelpful patterns, and create deeper, more fulfilling connections in your life. My approach is straightforward, honest, and tailored to your goals, giving you the tools to achieve the lasting change you’re ready for.
Are you a high-achieving professional who feels like no matter how much you accomplish, it’s never enough? You struggle with feelings of insecurity and disconnection despite your success. I help individuals like you build emotional security, break unhelpful patterns, and create deeper, more fulfilling connections in your life. My approach is straightforward, honest, and tailored to your goals, giving you the tools to achieve the lasting change you’re ready for.
My ideal client is someone who is looking to become a happier, healthier person. There are many challenges throughout our lives that come unexpectedly and without warning. Though we can't change that, we can change our approach to facing the challenges which can make all the difference. I consider it a privilege to walk next to you in this journey. You are stronger than you realize and I look forward to helping you see that! Life can and will get better on the other side of this.
My ideal client is someone who is looking to become a happier, healthier person. There are many challenges throughout our lives that come unexpectedly and without warning. Though we can't change that, we can change our approach to facing the challenges which can make all the difference. I consider it a privilege to walk next to you in this journey. You are stronger than you realize and I look forward to helping you see that! Life can and will get better on the other side of this.
Kelli Kippe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Everyone has down days and feel emotions like depression, anxiety, anger, etc. I would like to offer an outside point of view as well as suggestions to help with your relationships. I specialize in self-esteem and communication because I believe we all have a desire to learn to value ourselves and connect with others. My focus is generally on identifying thoughts and behaviors that are negatively affecting your day to day life.
Everyone has down days and feel emotions like depression, anxiety, anger, etc. I would like to offer an outside point of view as well as suggestions to help with your relationships. I specialize in self-esteem and communication because I believe we all have a desire to learn to value ourselves and connect with others. My focus is generally on identifying thoughts and behaviors that are negatively affecting your day to day life.
Bridget Nash
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Caledonia, MI 49316
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be stressful and scary, but you don't have to do it alone! Issues like anxiety, depression, relationship stress, difficult life transitions, low self-esteem, unhealthy family dynamics, and trauma can keep many of us stuck, and navigating those challenges can be complicated. I'd like to help you simplify things by offering a safe place for you to explore how you got where you are, and where you'd like to go. I believe in your power to become the hero in your life by growing through the pain and discovering your own resilience. Expect me to push you, encourage you, and celebrate with you as you achieve your goals.
Life can be stressful and scary, but you don't have to do it alone! Issues like anxiety, depression, relationship stress, difficult life transitions, low self-esteem, unhealthy family dynamics, and trauma can keep many of us stuck, and navigating those challenges can be complicated. I'd like to help you simplify things by offering a safe place for you to explore how you got where you are, and where you'd like to go. I believe in your power to become the hero in your life by growing through the pain and discovering your own resilience. Expect me to push you, encourage you, and celebrate with you as you achieve your goals.
Life happens to each and every one of us. Sometimes life struggles are too much and we need help in our life journey. I believe counseling is a wonderful way to get the help that you need when the journey of life is just too much. I will meet you where you are and provide an atmosphere to be heard and to heal. I know that each person has their own unique story to share and I will provide you with the encouragement and guidance that therapy offers.
Life happens to each and every one of us. Sometimes life struggles are too much and we need help in our life journey. I believe counseling is a wonderful way to get the help that you need when the journey of life is just too much. I will meet you where you are and provide an atmosphere to be heard and to heal. I know that each person has their own unique story to share and I will provide you with the encouragement and guidance that therapy offers.
Lisa Olinger - Perimenopause + Intimacy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MEd, CST
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Online Only
At the same time, women in perimenopause have less tolerance for BS or people pleasing.
Perimenopause is an unexpected plot twist of your late 30s + 40s. All of a sudden, your libido went MIA and you are mood swinging like a teenager. Sex feels like a dreaded chore on your to do list rather than enjoyable. Even when you are in the mood, pain, dryness or lack of sensation stands in the way of pleasure. Brain fog, anxiety, irritability, peri rage, depression, and burnout are exhausting. It's effecting your sex life, relationships, happiness and even motivation. I guarantee this ride is not all downhill from here though. Even if others have dismissed your concerns, I see you and am here to help you get your life back!
At the same time, women in perimenopause have less tolerance for BS or people pleasing.
Perimenopause is an unexpected plot twist of your late 30s + 40s. All of a sudden, your libido went MIA and you are mood swinging like a teenager. Sex feels like a dreaded chore on your to do list rather than enjoyable. Even when you are in the mood, pain, dryness or lack of sensation stands in the way of pleasure. Brain fog, anxiety, irritability, peri rage, depression, and burnout are exhausting. It's effecting your sex life, relationships, happiness and even motivation. I guarantee this ride is not all downhill from here though. Even if others have dismissed your concerns, I see you and am here to help you get your life back!
Se Habla Español. Are you experiencing the stress with every day life? Are you feeling overwhelmed and like you just can't do everything you need to do? Having gone through both of those experiences, I know what it's like to feel like the world is caving in. Sometimes it's difficult to think clearly when our plate is not just full, but overly full and ready to overflow. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and through our work together,
Se Habla Español. Are you experiencing the stress with every day life? Are you feeling overwhelmed and like you just can't do everything you need to do? Having gone through both of those experiences, I know what it's like to feel like the world is caving in. Sometimes it's difficult to think clearly when our plate is not just full, but overly full and ready to overflow. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and through our work together,
Meadow Run Holistic Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA , LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
Hastings, MI 49058
Vicki L. Shumaker MA, LMSW, CAADC, ADS, CTS is a skilled, experienced social worker. Ms. Shumaker has also been an ordained minister for over 30 years. With her years of service she has refined her work with clearing and uplifting consciousness. She is a Certified Level II practitioner of Neuro-Emotional Technique which is an intervention for clearing excess emotionality through the Five Element Meridian System of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She holds a Master's degree in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica and a Master's in Social Work from Western Michigan University.
Vicki L. Shumaker MA, LMSW, CAADC, ADS, CTS is a skilled, experienced social worker. Ms. Shumaker has also been an ordained minister for over 30 years. With her years of service she has refined her work with clearing and uplifting consciousness. She is a Certified Level II practitioner of Neuro-Emotional Technique which is an intervention for clearing excess emotionality through the Five Element Meridian System of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She holds a Master's degree in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica and a Master's in Social Work from Western Michigan University.
Whether you are a new mom who needs to vent over a cup of coffee, someone battling to do daily life due to anxiety, grieving the loss of a loved one, or something else, I am ready to come alongside you in this season. I specialize in postpartum depression and anxiety, spirituality, self-esteem, and generalized anxiety.
Whether you are a new mom who needs to vent over a cup of coffee, someone battling to do daily life due to anxiety, grieving the loss of a loved one, or something else, I am ready to come alongside you in this season. I specialize in postpartum depression and anxiety, spirituality, self-esteem, and generalized anxiety.
Colette Purucker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hastings, MI 49058
Welcome! Bienvenidos! We all go through stages and changes in this journey of life. Some may be expected and some are surprises. This can include many different periods of crises, fairly bad times, temporary inconveniences, good times, and confusing times. Sometimes we think we made it through something, and we yo-yo back. It can be hard to process and understand all the complexities and emotions on this roller coaster. It helps to talk through this and process these experiences. Sometimes we just need support and validation.
Welcome! Bienvenidos! We all go through stages and changes in this journey of life. Some may be expected and some are surprises. This can include many different periods of crises, fairly bad times, temporary inconveniences, good times, and confusing times. Sometimes we think we made it through something, and we yo-yo back. It can be hard to process and understand all the complexities and emotions on this roller coaster. It helps to talk through this and process these experiences. Sometimes we just need support and validation.
Navigating the complexities of family planning, infertility, IVF, or are you a donor-conceived person? Whether you're exploring fertility treatments, considering donor conception, trying to find a healthy way to talk to your donor conceived children, or processing the emotional impact of these experiences, I provide a safe & compassionate space to explore your thoughts and feelings. My goal is to help you feel validated, empowered, and supported as you navigate these deeply personal experiences and build the family you envision, heal from the choices of your parents, or offer support to accept and grieve unexpected twists and turns.
Navigating the complexities of family planning, infertility, IVF, or are you a donor-conceived person? Whether you're exploring fertility treatments, considering donor conception, trying to find a healthy way to talk to your donor conceived children, or processing the emotional impact of these experiences, I provide a safe & compassionate space to explore your thoughts and feelings. My goal is to help you feel validated, empowered, and supported as you navigate these deeply personal experiences and build the family you envision, heal from the choices of your parents, or offer support to accept and grieve unexpected twists and turns.
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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.