I enjoy helping parents, children, and families struggling with a particular issue, or just everyday life that seems overwhelming. Life is just sometimes hard, and I am dedicated to listening, and to helping you find hope and joy again. My goal is to help you help yourself to gain new insights, and to learn better ways of coping. I have helped clients of all ages and backgrounds successfully address a wide variety of issues related to home, family, school and work, including difficult behaviors, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, stress management and self-esteem.

I offer outpatient counseling services to individuals, couples, and families as part of your healing journey. I have training and experience working with a variety of issues, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, domestic violence, self-esteem, conflict, and communication. I am also trained and experienced to integrate the Christian faith for whom this is important.

I will join with you in tackling the issues in your life in a concrete, straightforward manner. You may come to counseling because of problems that you would like help solving, or you may desire personal growth or stronger, healthier relationships. I have worked extensively with families, strengthening marriage and supporting parents in raising challenging children. I have also assisted individuals in overcoming the obstacles to a fulfilling life; obstacles including anxiety, depression, and anger. I use primarily Solution-Focused and Cognitive-Behavioral approaches to therapy.

I believe the connection between one’s mind, body, and spirit is essential. Within therapy, we work to recognize thought patterns and behaviors that trigger unwanted emotions or reactions from the outside world. Through this awareness, you will be empowered to choose a higher state of being. By drawing out your strengths you can create a peaceful reality for yourself as you move through life’s obstacles with grace. Within my practice, I utilize not only talk therapy but yoga, meditation, and creative expression to work through depression or anxiety. For many people, creativity cultivates a deeper understanding of the Self.

I have clinical experience working with individuals and their families with severe and persistent mental illness, seniors facing grief and loss issues, depression, mood disorders, anxiety and trauma. I am a Clinically Certified Trauma Professional. I work from a strength-based perspective in conjunction with other evidence based practices.

Restorative Health is an integrative psychotherapy practice located in Milan and Whitmore Lake, consisting of 6 therapists, all of which have different specialties, experiences, and interests. I have a particular passion for working with women to help them feel empowered, strong, and confident. This often means addressing depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, among other things that may be preventing you from being your best self. Other therapists at Restorative Health may have different passions and focuses.

I have worked with substance abuse addictions for 8 years and other personal and relationship difficulties for 20 years. In a caring and positive atmosphere I can help you meet goals and empower you in life and in relationships.

I strive to create a comfortable non-judgemental space for clients to explore the issues in which they are struggling with. Providing counseling and psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, chemical use/dependence, and relationship issues to individuals, families, couples, children, and adolescents. I specializes in humanistic and existential therapeutic modalities, employing a person-centered holistic approach My goal for all therapy is for the person to lead a more fulfilling life, whatever that means to them.

Do you find yourself feeling worried? Are you struggling to find fulfillment in your daily life? Would you like to feel heard and understood? I will work with you to create a strong, collaborative relationship while assisting you in making meaningful change. I provide therapy to adults, adolescents, and children who are experiencing issues related to stress, anxiety, depression, and significant life changes. I offer individual, couples, and family therapy.

I have helped clients of all ages and backgrounds successfully face a multitude of challenges related to family, school/work, parenting, and self-image; including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, attachment relationships, trauma, grief and loss. I strongly believe that connecting with nature has a positive influence on both the body and the mind. My private practice is mobile. This means I have a lot of flexibility in meeting with you in a setting that offers the most comfort and convenience for you. This could be a local park, a favorite walking trail, your home, etc.

Do you struggle with aspects of your life, you wish could be different? Perhaps it's the way you feel or a certain behavior you find problematic. Maybe your concern involves your relationships with others or thoughts about yourself. I can help you change that. I believe that much of life is about balance. When our lives become out of balance we often feel hurt, stressed, angry, overwhelmed, or misunderstood. I have a strong interest in helping you achieve (or restore) the balance and peace you seek in your life, and I know that together we can achieve that goal.

We all do well getting ourselves to a certain point of success. Then life calls our attention to areas we need help and support navigating: creative blocks, life changes, relationship problems, painful emotional patterns, feelings of dissatisfaction, cycles of anxiety and depression. I work with dynamic, creative people who are ready to heal. As we get to know one another, we will build a relationship to support your healing of even long standing issues. I provide body based talk therapy in an compassionate, supportive, and non-judgmental environment using a wide array of methods. We can together build the environment for change.

I am passionate about helping people grow and change. I have received training from some of the nation's foremost experts in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), though experience has taught me the importance of integrating other treatment models as well. I enjoy doing therapy and have a wealth of experience treating a variety of presenting problems. I particularly enjoy working with veterans, athletes and men's issues. Feel free to reach out to me. If for some reason I am unable to see you personally, I can likely direct you to a colleague who will be the right fit.

Are you looking for therapy that easily fits into your busy schedule? Are you hesitant to talk about how you really feel out of guilt or fear of being judged? Do you feel ready to work through problems that have been holding you back in your life? Most of the people I work with answer yes to some or all of these questions.

Relationships are hard - full of ups and downs. At times, it may feel like you are living as roommates. Some days, everything is great. Other days, you don't know what happened to make you feel so alone. Maybe your partner was unfaithful and you don't know how you're ever going to trust them again. Maybe you can't remember the last time you had sex. Maybe one or both of you are thinking of ending the relationship. You don't have to feel stuck this way forever.

Over the past fifteen years as a therapist, one frequent obstacle I have come across is the commute people make for sessions. Having to take an extra hour (or more) of the day to commute, having to find child care, pick up kids from school, or find transportation in the first place often becomes a reason people don’t pursue therapy. Over the past year I began working with telehealth and moved towards seeing everyone from their own home to remove this barrier.

Telehealth therapy now available! As more and more people with symptoms seek treatment, the coronavirus could spread rapidly in healthcare settings. Telehealth allows clients to have access to therapy without having to travel and meet in person, thereby reducing the risks of exposure and spread. I apologize for any more inconvenience that this may cause. Talk to someone you can trust! Email me at mentalgoals@gmail.com for more information. The virtual Anxiety group starts on Sept 22, for 8-weeks, adults-only, from 6-7:30 pm.

Perhaps at times you don’t recognize yourself anymore, and you wonder what new limitations the day might bring. You know these health struggles are somehow behind your depressed and anxious feelings, and you feel alone…like no one understands. Right now, you may have more questions than answers, but one thing you know for sure is that you’d do anything to get your life back. You grieve for the person you used to be and find it hard to imagine yourself living a worthwhile life with this illness trying to drag you down every chance it gets.

"SOCIAL DISTANCING IS IMPORTANT; ACCEPTING TELETHERAPY CLIENT'S" My goal is to help clients figure out what caused life changes and provide access to supportive tools and methods. I'm very personable and utilize conversation as a way to connect with my clients.

*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* It's natural to seek support. Maybe you're facing struggles in a particular area- your job, relationships, education, overall life goals, painful memories- or just feeling like life isn't measuring up altogether. While therapy can be challenging, it can be a positive investment in yourself if you are open and put in the effort. It may be a powerful tool to help you push further in the direction of what's most important to you.