Gottman Method Therapists in Okemos, MI

You are entitled to joy, love, and fulfillment in your personal life, relationships, and profession. I aim to help my clients improve their relationships, learn effective communication, and develop self-compassion by being present to them with warmth, empathy, and genuineness. Whether you are entering therapy to process and heal from the challenges you face, or to enhance your life and thrive, I am excited to be witness and co-navigator in the changes you seek. Together we will explore, empower, and discover the insight and motivation that can lead to lasting change.

Are you frustrated with just surviving when what you really want is to thrive? Maybe for you thriving means having healthy relationships. Or maybe you want to feel more confident, and able to identify and express values to live a more authentic life. Perhaps it's time to re-write narratives formed from childhood abuse or other traumatic event(s). My goal is to create a safe environment where you feel heard, and your problems understood, so we can begin the process of helping you live your best life. I serve individuals, couples and families with a strengths-based, mindful, emotionally-focused approach that empowers change.

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.

At APC we offer outpatient counseling for children, adolescents, and adults. Our clinicians provide individual, couple and family counseling. Our core belief at APC is that mental health counseling is part of recognizing the whole person, taking into account family, social, physical and medical factors. We acknowledge that all of these systems are interwoven and contribute to the overall functioning of the individual. APC ofrece servicios terapéuticos en inglés y español.

Finding help shouldn't be difficult, but it is, and I want to make that process easy for you, from the first contact. I have more than twenty years experience in behavioral medicine, and more than 30 years in helping professions. Using a wide range of expertise and training I treat diverse concerns of pre-teen through older adult clients. By varying treatment with a number of approaches, I strive to tailor therapy to the person, not just the problems identified. I work with mood and anxiety disorders, chronic pain and illness, trauma, addictions, eating and weight issues, and more.

As your therapist, I want to help you to discover what patterns in your life prevent you from thriving. I seek to help you uncover what events in your past contribute to any traumas, emotional difficulties, and fears. My goal is to journey with you in your healing. I will foster a safe environment in which to do these things.

**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.

Everyone has a story to tell. Each story has protagonists, antagonists, conflicts, and triumphs. In most stories, the main character encounters or meets someone that helps them facing new challenges in their journey.. That is where I come in. As the main character of your own life, you may have reached a point in life that left you feeling confused and defeated, and you are seeking guidance. . No matter what it is that has brought you to where you are now, I know that we can find the strength to bring you to the place that you want to be.

Are you tired of the same argument over and over again? Feeling unheard in your relationship? Frustrated because no matter what you do, you just can’t get it right with your partner? Missing the intimacy and connection with the person you love the most? The most important relationships in our lives can be the source of some of our greatest joy, as well as our greatest pain. It’s no coincidence that our most important relationships can often take the most work, though this work can be enriching and productive. Now more than ever, resilient, connected relationships can have a profound effect on mental health and well-being.

I primarily see clients who are struggling with issues related to sexuality. This is broadly defined but would include problems with intimacy (e.g., difficulty maintaining closeness), desire (e.g., not wanting to have sex), arousal (e.g., inability to achieve or maintain erections), and orgasm (e.g., not being able to, or having it happen too quickly). If you are in a committed relationship, I encourage the partner to be involved. I also see clients who are experiencing distress related to affairs, sexual compulsivity, sexual trauma, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Clients who identify as LGBTQ+ are welcome.

If you would like help with issues regarding daily life, work, family, blended families, academics, life decisions, gender identity we can help. If you have feelings of fatigue, worry, and being overwhelmed we can assist you. We operate a group practice with several therapists in three locations. In your initial call to us we listen carefully to understand what your needs are and then match you with the best method of treatment and therapist to help you. We understand that calling for counseling is an important choice and offer excellent customer service to facilitate the process. We provide highly professional services in a peaceful setting.

Life has its ups and downs no matter what. Whether that means a struggle with interpersonal connections, family, employment, mental illness or substance use. Having someone to help you through those times is truly critical. Finding the right counselor is even more critical, someone who is empathetic, motivated and dedicated to your health and wellbeing.

Do you know who you are? Outside of your roles and responsibilities, who are you? What does your inner voice sound like? What do you need right now? What thoughts keep you up at night? What are your values? These are some of the questions that help allow you to build self-trust and create clarity in your life. I am here to guide, encourage and highlight what I see to help you come to clear solutions. My experience lies in working with individuals who are struggling with adjusting to life changes or balancing new roles/identities. I am honest and direct, allowing us to get to the root of your issue, trauma, or grief more effectively.

Roberta specializes in working with women and men who have experienced partner relational trauma due to their partner’s problematic sexual behavior (sexual addiction). She is part of a limited and uniquely qualified group of therapists who are highly trained in the APSATS Multidimensional Partner Trauma Model. As an APSATS (The Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists) trained specialist, Roberta provides safety and stabilization, along with care, support and relational healing for those impacted by sexual addiction, relational betrayal and relational trauma.

I personally have a wait list for new clients, but have therapists on staff at Blue Lotus Therapy Services with availability in our Brighton and Okemos locations, as well as Telehealth. I strive to practice openness, respect, curiosity, and accountability during sessions with my clients to create a space for changes that fit your therapeutic goals. My therapeutic interests include working with people who experience symptoms of depression, anxiety, relationship/marital concerns, low self-esteem, identity conflict, and grief work.

Relationships play an important role in our everyday lives. When relationships get off track, it can be so overwhelming. As such, I work with individuals, couples, and families to help heal the hurts and the pain of relational dynamics as well as trauma.

Are you an individual looking for work /life balance with a family, hobbies, passions, children an intimate relationship or desiring one using holistic therapy? We also work with athletes. improve from the inside out feeling recharged, empowered and confident. therapy can create smoother career, family and achieve a healthy & wellness lifestyle for individuals families, couples & teens. Gain inner wisdom, happiness, peace, pleasure & safety! Find your inner compass or carve a new path! I help untangle the knots for a realistic insightful life! My clients share with me: “You have helped me make important changes in my life”.

Life is tough. No doubt about it. Sometimes its downright overwhelming. In these times it is especially beneficial to have someone to help you as you wade through it all. People come to counseling for a variety of reasons. Probably most people who voluntarily come to counseling are looking for some healing, and the hope of moving forward with their life. How about you? Do you want to get your "heart" back? Make some changes? Move forward with your life? That's good. I'd like to help you with that.

I believe that healing, growth, and change are possible when people enter into therapy with a willingness to share their truth, feel, and try new things. These positive changes can include a decrease in negative symptoms, increased self-esteem, improved communication skills, and enhanced relationships.