Blue Shield Therapists in Okemos, MI

What do you really want from counseling? Honestly, don't you just want to ease your pain, stop the suffering, end your struggles, and arrive somewhere better? I understand that you may not care so much about the therapeutic approach, but maybe you will love the emotional release you can experience when you finish a counseling session. Maybe you will feel less burdened, seen, and not so alone. You might decide to come to therapy not because you love therapy, but because you're motivated to get out of the darkness and love your life again.

Your thoughts about food and wanting to change your body feel constant. Binge eating by the end of the night may feel inevitable. You continually compare your body to others and to the times when you were thinner. You have high expectations for yourself but feel like it's never good enough or that you are failing. Family members may be expressing concern for your well being, or maybe they have no idea how much you are struggling. Issues with binge eating, body hate, bulimia, or anorexia can feel like they're taking over your life.

**Accepting new clients** Strong people ask for help, knowing that everybody has a story and within each of us lies the ability to examine the past so we can move into the future. I encourage you to ask yourself not "what's wrong with me ?" but rather, "what happened to me?" Stop thinking "I need therapy" and start focusing on "I want therapy." Therapy is not about mental illness - it's about mental health. Focus on the fact that therapy is an experience that is normal, natural and a journey others have navigated. Life presents all of us with challenges but if we meet the challange and learn from it then we also grow from it.

I take pride in bringing healing to people who have been through trauma/stressful experiences and those who are struggling with day to day life transitions and concerns. My job is to help my clients who include adults, children and families to find healthy perceptions of themselves, different coping skills and a new found strength within themselves to take on the world and thrive. I work with each client to create individual goals that best suit you to help you achieve your desired outcome.

I am a licensed professional counselor who enjoys working with adults, couples, and families from all ethnic and cultural backgrounds, as well as those within the LGBTQIA+ community. I enjoy working with a variety of issues including trauma, anxiety and panic, anger, intrusive thoughts, self-esteem, mood concerns, and relationships. I create a safe place for clients to explore their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors at their own pace. I strive for my clients to always feel like they can express themselves in a supportive environment that encourages growth in a non-judgemental way.

Coming into counseling is an indication that there are aspects in you life that you wish to change. We all desire to live our best life and having someone who offers unconditional acceptance, honesty and support can help you in reaching that goal. Our effective counseling relationship will allow you to increase your self knowledge, gain an awareness of the patterns in your lives, and learn strategies that move you towards your best life.

I want to help clients who feel misunderstood, estranged from society, or who are dissatisfied with their daily life or current relationships. You may feel anxious in situations deemed normal by others or unmotivated to engage in everyday activities. You may believe that something is innately wrong with you or that you are overly sensitive. I provide a safe space for clients to process difficult thoughts and feelings, express their authentic voice, and identify how change is possible and within reach. I want to help improve your self-awareness and self-esteem, and learn how to prioritize self-care to build and maintain mental health

Does it seem like life is getting in your way? We can work together to improve the quality of your life. We will work together on your difficulties, identifying underlying, many times hidden, challenges such as loss, and/or trauma. We will set and work toward goals you set for yourself. Life is a journey and I look forward to meeting you and traveling with you on your journey to the life you want to live. I have experience working empathetically with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, social injustice and trauma.

My ideal client could be anyone who is interested in setting goals and boundaries to improve their life, not only for now, but the future.

Therapy is a wonderful catalyst for change. My mission is to work as a team with my clients because you are most definitely the expert of your own life. I love being a part of strengthening relationships and watching others grow together. I find great meaning in being open, honest and laid back with others. I am a relationship and attachment-based therapist that greatly believes in the strength we all bring each other. I am beyond honored to join you on your journey through life. Let’s celebrate your resilience together!

I have had the privilege of walking alongside clients in their healing journeys and have found that, for many whose trust (in others and in themselves) has been shaken, finally feeling heard and understood serves as a powerful corrective experience. I believe that these experiences are crucial in facilitating personal growth and change. I recognize that all clients have unique strengths, and I build upon these to create a working alliance that is non-judgmental, empowerment-based, and client-focused.

Are you struggling with something in your life or the world as a whole? Do you need someone who can listen with a nonjudgmental & discerning ear? Have you come to a place in your personal growth where you need help? If any of the above describes you or you just need help. Feel free to contact me. My name is Bryce (Pronounced B-rees rather than B-rice). I am a counselor working in Michigan via Teletherapy. I am also a trans woman. I have spent the last decade learning everything I can to support people with compassion and skills to aid them on their personal journey. Hope to hear for you soon!

Domenica practices as a Limited License Master of Social Work (LLMSW) and specializes in working with children and adolescents. Domenica works to create a collaborative, strengths-based space for her clients. She practices from a trauma informed lens and strives to empower every client to write the narrative of their healing journey.

Now accepting new clients! I am a fully licensed mental health counselor with over 15 years of counseling experience. My current practice focuses on a variety of concerns such as occupation & higher education, life transitions & relationships. I understand the obstacles faced by those who are gifted, talented, creative, and struggling with anxiety. I also treat stress related issues, trauma, grievance, neurodevelopment & neurodivergent disorders, bipolar & related disorders, depressive disorders, and substance use. Life coaching is also available.

Everybody gets stressed or overwhelmed from time to time. I am here to help. I am open to working with all sorts of people, genders, sexual orientations, and races. I am a fully Licensed Professional Counselor. I have specialized training in alcohol and drug abuse (Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor), and suicide (CAMS trained). I have also studied DBT, ACT, CBT, MI, EMDR and the Strengthening Families Program.

The thought of someone being upset with you makes your skin crawl. Another day gone by where you kept your thoughts to yourself to keep the peace. Big emotions and conflict feel dangerous and you fear as soon as you say what you’re feeling, people will judge and leave you. Being agreeable and going along with what others want feels like the safest way to live. You're spending the day replaying convos in your head, questioning if you said the wrong thing and worrying if that person is mad at you. You're exhausted from always apologizing, but backing down would cause conflict and you'd be seen as a problem for others.

Do you feel stuck in old patterns that are no longer serving you? Are you wanting to connect more with your authentic self and create a life in which you can thrive? Building an inner awareness and understanding of what makes you who you are, is my goal as your therapist! Working together, we can help you create a life in which you are able to have meaningful relationships and feel fulfilled. As a trauma-informed therapist, I recognize the courage it takes to start the counseling process. I work with clients from an Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy/attachment theory, person-centered, and strength-based perspective.

In today's fast-paced world, making time for our mental health and working through personal challenges can be tiring. But I am here to assist you in taking a breather and offering a helping hand, along with compassion and understanding, to help you accomplish your objectives. My experience spans across all age groups, from adolescents to adults and parents, having supported numerous families through diverse phases of life. My area of expertise is in aiding adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety and depression.

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a solution-focused psychologist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While I can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.