Therapists in Okemos, MI

Carrie received her Bachelors of Arts degree from Michigan State University and her Masters of Social Work degree from Wayne State University. She began her clinical practice at the Children's Center in Detroit. She was subsequently the Child and Family Therapist for Central MI Community Mental Health and started seeing clients in a private practice setting in 2003. Carrie has also taught Sociology classes at the collegiate level. Carrie has experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults on a wide variety of issues. A lifelong believer in the innate health of all people, Carrie utilizes a strengths-based approach with care and compassion.

I work with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of mental health needs. Some of these include depression, anxiety, abuse, and childhood disorders. I have a special interest in treating trauma and loss in childhood as well as religious trauma and faith transitions. I mainly use a psychodynamic/analytic approach when working with adults. Play therapy and sandtray therapy are two mediums that I use in addition to traditional talk therapy. Success of therapy depends on the relationship between client and therapist. I aim to cater to the individual needs of those I work with and what he/she responds to best.

I have been practicing in the mental health profession since I graduated with my Masters in Social Work from The University of Michigan, 1977. I am licensed as both a Clinical and Macro Social Worker and am experienced in both the administrative and clinical areas of mental health.

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.

I use a range of therapeutic approaches to meet the diverse needs and comfort levels of my clients. Let's work together to determine how you, your child, or family can work through challenges using cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, mindfulness, family therapy and/or traditional talk therapy. I have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults on issues ranging from depression and anxiety to trauma and struggles with life transitions.

I know it can be very difficult to make that first call for counseling and to talk to a stranger about your life. I am experienced at helping people feel comfortable with the process of therapy. I help them to find ways to solve their problems and work through the issues which have made them seek support. I am interactive and engage my clients in conversations, with openness and compassion to help them reach their goals in counseling.

An ideal client would be one, I think, that has arrived at a place that tells them they very much need to change or understand something in their lives, and are ready to begin work on that. I believe that everyone struggles with the actual making of those changes even when acknowledged. The willingness to seek out help represents the courage necessary to move toward those goals of understanding and change.

Accepting New Clients We offer Telehealth! Enjoy working with couples and individuals! As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I assist you in facilitating your truth to gain inner fulfilling wisdom and receive a new level of clarity.Do you need a new north star, a compass or a person to help you find your way back to a path that feels authentic and exciting? Sometimes we just need a supportive guide to help assist us in finding our way. Let me help you as a pathfinder in your life. At my practice, my clients often share the following in their work with me: “You have helped me make important changes in my life”. Call Today!

If you find yourself bumping into the same problems over and over again, issues involving maturation and development maybe involved. As a developmental clinical psychologist I appreciate growing up is a lifelong process requiring nearly constant adaptations, some of which may actually become counterproductive. Unfortunately, it's not always easy to see alternatives to our adaptations, even if we realize they no longer serve us well. In your therapy with me, we will join together in a therapeutic alliance discovering more about your ways of coping while identifing healthier one's, bringing greater peace and happiness to your life.

(Primarily, practice hours are Mon-Thur afternoons). Life challenges us all. One in four adults experience a mental health issue over the course of life. With my considerable experience, I excel at assessment and diagnosis of mental health and substance abuse issues and challenges. My short-term therapy approach will help you start where you want to start and guide you in a nonjudgmental way toward your healthy self and finding your true and unique voice. Referrals as needed. I am very accepting and compassionate, but direct when necessary. Together we will move you toward wellness and wholeness.

I work with individuals, couples, families! Hello, I am Dr. Antoinette Mallett. I am Licensed Professional Counselor who certified to work with Diverse populations. I care about the growth of each client that walks into my office and am dedicated to helping them achieve the best possible outcome for their lives. Many people worry that counseling is only for people that are "not normal", however counseling is just a support person that is able to help through those difficult times! We all get stuck sometimes, and there's nothing wrong with someone helping us get unstuck.

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! My true passion is helping others work through the difficulties that life often presents us. I will provide a safe, non-judgmental environment in which we work together towards change and to address current life barriers. I have experience working with all age groups. I utilize a variety of treatment modalities including a strengths based perspective and person centered therapy. We will work together to come up with a plan that works best for you and your life circumstances. I look forward to working together to come up with solutions to live a more fulfilling life.

At some point during life's journey, most of us experience difficulties that would be easier to navigate with the support and guidance of a trained therapist. These difficulties may range from chronic, problematic behavioral patterns stemming from unresolved childhood issues or trauma, to difficulty coping with a current life situation or phase-of-life transition.

Are you frustrated with the chaos, but don't know how to change it? Does your child need help? Is your family stuck in a rut? Are your kids hurting inside or struggling with life's challenges? I offer specialized therapy services to children and families, combining traditional talk therapy with the latest developments in play therapy. Because play is one of the fundamental building blocks of all communication; it works, even with very young children.

WE ARE NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. Depending on the reason for treatment, I see clients individually, as a family, and in groups. The focus of treatment is individualized and tailored to meet the individual and/or group need(s). Examples of issues addressed include: anger, anxiety, depression, coping, and trauma. I am an eclectic therapist and use many different approaches to meet each individual client's needs.