Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Okemos, MI

Life is journey that presents us with various challenges, it is nice to have support along this journey. My practice with clients is person centered, although I am along this journey with you, you are the facilitator. I provide a variety of mental health care for individuals who are looking to build skills and develop a community of support. I provide mental health care to individuals, couples, adolescents and families. I have a concentration in anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief and loss, peer relationships, communication skills, young adult transitional support, and family relationships.

Seeking clients who are ready to take the next step in their journey of healing and personal development. I am newly located in Okemos and in the process of becoming approved to accept insurance. I anticipate being ready to schedule new clients early January. Sessions can be provided in person or via telehealth video.

Living a “life worth living” can seem like a path only others get to travel, while our journey feels unfair, exceedingly difficult, or at times impossible. At times we discover that our struggles are the result of the choices we made, or the choices others have made that affect us. At other times, we unknowingly hold onto faulty beliefs about ourselves or others, living as if they are true or accurate. To cope, we develop strategies to make the journey seem more doable. They can indeed be helpful and carry us toward our goals, or be the very obstacle that prevents us from achieving our potential.

Hello. Welcome !! I am excited to work for you and your family. I have been a therapist for 14 years , working with families and individuals to help them reach their full potential. I am multilingual and have worked with clients from various parts of the world and religious backgrounds. I work with families, individuals and children from ages 8 and above specializing in depression and anxiety, childhood trauma, emotional regulation and anger related issues, learning disorders , personality and mood disorders and parenting skills. Tweens, teens, college students, individuals and families. Parental participation for younger ones.

I am very excited to work with you! I have many years of experience working with children and families assisting them to build a life worth living for them and facing challenges in life with strategies and techniques that work for them. I really enjoy working with adolescents, college students and adults. I am specifically trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT ) but also have years of training in Strength Based Therapy, working with depressed and anxious individuals and individuals with a trauma history. I am also an adult adoptee and enjoy working with anyone involved in the adoption triad.

Are you struggling with feeling down? Maybe overwhelmed with relationships, work, or even life? At some point in time, we ALL need help and support navigating tough things. I am here to help you, meet you where you are at emotionally, and work on creating a path forward together. Therapy can be scary or overwhelming, which is why my goal is to help you identify what you want to have a life worth living, and how to get there. I am a guide for you in navigating mental health concerns, and am honored to be along on the journey.

I strive to serve individuals of all identities and backgrounds who have experienced trauma. To be more specific, I have a passion for working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. I provide a safe and healing space for clients to help them grow, regain a sense of who they are, improve their boundary and coping skills, and improve their resilience after experiencing a trauma. I also enjoy approaching therapy in a collaborative way in which the client and I can work together to identify what strengths they already possess and build off of those strengths to address challenges in their lives.

At any age or phase of life we all want to be living our best life. Anyone can encounter situations or experiences that stand in our way to feeling happy and fulfilled. Counseling doesn't have to be for only dire or crisis situations, although it can help then too, but simply talking with someone who is objective and accepting can truly help to achieve a more satisfying life. The issues a person brings to counseling are so varied and vast that a skilled counselor is open to all people and all situations.

Every person has unique needs. Sometimes, it is helpful to have someone to solely listen, and help you manage life's stressors. It is important to assist you in developing coping strategies and techniques to help you in your daily life. I work with teenagers, college students, adults, and couples. I am specifically trained in DBT - Dialectical Behavioral Treatment but also have years of training in Strength Based Training, Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Training, Anger Management, and Parenting Skills Training. I look forward to meeting you.

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 ideal client is someone who wants to make steps to change their life for the better. What "better" looks like depends on their needs, and we will work together to find it. They would be someone who needs a helping hand and support to reach their goals and get through life's difficult times. This person may be seeking out therapy to find support that they don't have in their life already or to bolster their existing support system.

**I am doing telehealth and in person appointments. When you are faced with challenges, conflicts and loss, it can be difficult to overcome on your own. I believe we all have the strength and knowledge inside of us, we just need a little help finding it, and we all need someone with whom we can express ourselves. Life challenges can bring us to a place where support from a neutral and caring professional can make a needed difference. Counseling can help you get to a place of recovery, peace and empowerment.