Therapists in Okemos, MI

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.

Everyone has the ability to learn, grow, and heal just like you. Therapy can be a guiding force throughout your journey. To help you understand and process all of life’s neverending changes. Changes that can manifest into intrusive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that lead to negative and self-destructive patterns. Patterns that can cause difficulty and disruption in different areas of your life. Potentially leading to unmanaged symptoms of anxiety, depressions, trauma, and grief. Therapy can be difficult, but every individual and family possess the ability to learn, grow, and heal

Hi! My name is Shi. I will introduce myself as someone who has a passion for meeting others where they are in their own remarkable journey through life. As a clinician and a human, I am dedicated to forming trusting mutual relationships that allow others to find their own ways to grow and heal. My experience is specializing in trauma-informed care and working with individuals experiencing a diverse range of needs including complex trauma, surviving domestic violence/abuse, adoption, early childhood adversities, and psychosis as a result of various factors.

Lauren Zolecki-Polzin has over 10 years of experience helping clients of all ages, races and sexual orientations manage mental health and substance abuse issues in individual therapy, group therapy, and couples therapy modalities. Lauren prides herself on being open and affirming working with people from all walks of life! Lauren primary theoretical orientation is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, however she uses an eclectic blend of therapy techniques as needed and as is appropriate.

Are you struggling right now with something in your life or the world as a whole? Do you need someone who can listen with a nonjudgmental but discerning ear? Have you come to a place in your personal growth where you need help? Hello, my name is Jessica. I am a counselor working in mid-Michigan and South East Michigan. I have spent the last decade learning everything I can to support people with compassion and challenge on their personal journey. If any of the above describes you or you just need help. Feel free to contact me. During the Covid-19 pandemic, I am doing teletherapy via Doxy for the foreseeable future.

Live, Love & Laugh Family Service provides mental health and life coaching services. Owner operator, Jaynaya James holds a Masters Degree in Social Work and is also a Master Reiki Therapist and Advanced Level Intergrated Energy Therapist (IET). As you know there are several places in the area that provide mental health services, but this organization uses holistic methods in addition to traditional therapeutic modalities. Such as Reiki, IET sound and crystal healing along with aromatherapy. These therapies in addition to traditional modalities allow clients to heal on another level.

As a licensed clinical MSW, I am trained as a psychotherapist and certified through ASCH as a Clinical Hypnotherapist. I'm also a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and have certificates in Essential Oil Therapy and Emotional Freedom Tapping. I believe in a whole person approach to well being. I am interested in supporting people to become more resilient by expanding positive and healthful coping skills and strategies. My interest in this area is related to working in elder care field for many years and noticing the difference in rehabilitation and pain management for those who are resilient with strong positive coping skills and those

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.

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 believe that every person has the capacity for change, and the ability to create a better life. My job is to offer guidance, bear witness to your unique life experiences, and support you in finding the answers you seek. I am licensed to provide services within the state of Michigan.

My goal as a therapist is to help you reach your potential to become that person who you truly want to be! I thrive in creating an environment of empowerment and strength for each of my clients as they explore ways to promote their most healthy self. I excel in meeting my client where they are through a Rogerian based therapy style with a focus on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Internal Family Systems.

Our stories are meant to be shared. You don’t have to hold it alone. My office is a safe space for exploring identity, navigating transition, and dealing with biases. I am honored to walk with people through the challenges and the joys of leaning into who you are, particularly marginalized cultural, racial, and gender identities.

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.

I have experience with clinical disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and trauma, as well as issues related to life transitions; I specialize in self-esteem development and identity exploration. I provide therapeutic services for children, adolescents, and adults as well as individuals, couples, and families. My philosophical orientation is based in Rogerian theory and how we can invite change into our lives through congruency, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard. These qualities are the first tools with which we might build the foundation to a therapeutic relationship.

Currently accepting new clients and offering tele-health only. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). I provide cognitive behavioral, strength based and solution focused strategies to children, adults, and families. I focus on building a strong rapport in order to help best.My past working experiences have been in the community mental health and the public school settings. I have training and experience in substance abuse, trauma, depression, anxiety and grief. As a former college athlete I enjoy working with athletes to improve performance.

I am a licensed professional counselor who enjoys working with teens, 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.

Therapy can be a big step in making positive changes in your life. Whether you are struggling with emotional or physical pain, or looking for guidance to find a better life balance, I can work with you to reach your goals and overcome the challenges you are facing.

Is your life is defined by issues such as low self-esteem, poor boundaries, an inability to trust others, or difficulty developing healthy relationships? Are the things you have been doing your whole life becoming problematic or exhausting to manage? Last question: are you ready to make changes? If you answered yes, please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Amie. I'm a counselor and I'd like to work with you.

Often family history and life experiences have taught us unhealthy skills of dealing with the painful events in our lives. You may have found yourself in place where you are reacting in ways you never thought you would and not living the life you want. It's common to not even know why you are feeling the way you do. Exhaustion, frustration, anger and being easily overwhelmed are just a few common indicators there is something going on with your emotional self. If you are struggling know there is a different way.