Sports Performance Therapists in Onsted, MI

Every counselor has a different approach, personality, and feel. Good counseling usually means there is a good fit between you and your therapist. So, it’s important that you feel comfortable talking to me. I try to create a connection where you feel accepted, understood, and supported. Once we’re comfortable together, talking about complicated things (anger, depression, anxiety, relationships) becomes a lot easier. Some people may feel comfortable right away. Some take time to get there. I hope to talk about what’s important to you and hopefully do something about it.

Elite Counseling is accepting new clients In Person and Virtual starting 1/1/2024! Do you need a change in your life? Is something holding you back from reaching your potential? Let us help you! We specialize in Individual, Couples and Family Counseling. We treat clients of all ages struggling with Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Marital/Premarital Struggles, Divorce Recovery, Injury Recovery, Burnout (Work, Relationships, Sports), Trauma, Grief/Loss, Anger Management, Stress, and Life Transitions.

Are you looking for something more than the status quo? I have expertise using EMDR Therapy to increase peak performance in areas such as sports, business, relationships, acting, and music. I also have years of experience in traditional counseling and can help with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, resolving trauma & PTSD symptoms. I also have experience with sports psychology. Many large changes happen between 18-40 and am glad to help you feel like yourself again. I have advanced training to combine talk-therapy with EMDR Therapy as well as narrative techniques that are aimed at getting you the results you desire.

Are you feeling sad, depressed, worried, fighting, arguing, anxious, feeling stuck, unhappy, having communication issues, inattention, concentration problems, social skills problems, low self confidence, relationship problems, or need crisis intervention? Have you experienced trauma? Do you want to enhance peek performance in sports or everyday life with the development of mental skills (concentration, imagery, self talk, etc.)? I worked with a diversity of problems including parenting skills, child behavior disorders, autism, marital discord, job finding skills, fears and nervous habits, stress, depression, assertiveness training, panic disorder, phobias, social skills deficit, emotional and behavioral problems. I specialize in cognitive behavior therapy.

Availability: M.-Th 9 A.M.-5P.M., W. 8A.M.-3P.M. M-Th night-time slots at 9PM. Are you struggling with coasting through life? Want to get unstuck after feeling stuck for too long? Having a counselor to talk to, receive feedback from, and learn new coping tools can be a part of your journey. My goal is to help people learn about their potential and assist them with fulfilling that potential, whatever that may look like for them. Whether you are looking to maintain your mental health, address core issues, work through sports performance issues, or have severe emotional needs, I am here to assist you on your journey to a healthy mind.

I am a fully licensed Clinical Social Worker Nationally Certified in the Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) Model. Apollo is my sidekick, has been certified by Dog Training Elite as a Certified Therapy Dog, and joins in on sessions. I have extensive training and experience working with the youth and adolescent populations, both as a mental health provider and as a high school sports coach, with a focus providing mood disorder and trauma focused treatment. I also work with young adults who have experienced childhood traumas and or are experiencing a time of personal transition with associated symptoms.

Are you an athlete looking to conquer the mental hurdles holding you back from peak performance or overcome a devastating injury? Are you a young or middle-aged adult struggling with lifting the weight of depression and anxiety? Perhaps you've fallen out of love with the game that used to be your passion. Look no further - let me help you back on your path to success and well-being. I'm James, a dedicated mental health therapist and social worker, specializing in the unique intersection of mental health and sports.

I am ready and willing to work with anyone who feels that they might need help regaining daily life functioning skills, coping with anxiety and depression, social and professional development, weight-loss coaching, parental coaching, and any other issues that may arise as we work together. The populations I served have primarily been older adolescents and young adults. Along with that, I have experience with children as young as nine years old and older adults. I have a strong interest in sports and performance psychology, but I am not limited to that particular practice area.

Do you think NO ONE gets it, or YOU? That no one can help? You've tired & nothing works. I get it. Asking for help is hard, change is scary. It feels impossible. Maybe people failed you. Sad? Lost? Saying FU world, or who am I? Alone? Insecure? Anxiety? I'm a doctor with real world expertise who can help you. No issue is off limits. LGBTQ+? Relationships? Family? Parenting? Teen life? Men stuff? Self-esteem? Sex/Sexuality? High achiever? Sports? Fitness/Exercise help? I center coaching on your goals, strengths, feasibility, and reality. I'm real, kind, compassionate & blunt. Let's triumph together! You are Worthy & I Believe in you.

Your counseling experience is just that- yours. My goal is to meet you where you are at in your own journey and gain understanding into your needs, strengths, supports and challenges. Together, we will build a therapeutic plan based on your desired outcomes. With over 10 years of experience working as a Licensed Professional Counselor, I specialize in working with children 10+, teens, adults and families. I offer support in the areas of depression, anxiety, self-esteem/self worth, family conflicts, grief and loss, LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy, relationship conflicts, motivation, parenting, career exploration and sports counseling.

With over 40 years of mental health experience I have worked with many people and situations. I accept each person for who they are and help them achieve their goals. I use many different techniques including Hypnotherapy, cognative behavioral therapy and solution focused because each person and situation is unique. If your ready to change, I'm ready to help you unleash the power of your subconscious mind.

You are your own expert. I am here to reassure, assist and guide you in overcoming the challenges you are facing. I have a passion for working with children and families by addressing problematic behaviors at home and/or school. I believe in linking the mental and the physical through mindfulness, physical exercise, exposure to nature, and positive psychology. Change can be unsettling and I'd like to aid you in accepting and moving through those unsettling times. Together we can work on building and nurturing healthy long-term relationships with yourself and others. Additionally, I am an ally to LGBTQI individuals and families.

My goal is to focus on creating a supportive, understanding, and collaborative environment to aid my clients in developing and reaching their therapeutic goals. I have spent significant time with college-aged individuals helping to cope with the stress of life transitions, school, relationships, intrusive thoughts, and other anxieties of daily life. I also have experience with depression, trauma, grief, and building emotional regulation skills, and have a unique interest in aiding clients with sports related difficulties.

I completed my Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan and hold a B.A. in Psychology and Anthropology/Sociology from Kalamazoo College. My diverse work, education, and training experiences have provided the opportunity to work with female and male adults and adolescents in individual and group therapeutic settings. My therapeutic approach derives from a relational perspective and I utilize cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, person-centered, and holistic health approaches in our session.

"Accepting New Clients" in the area of anxiety and sport performance. Psychological factors affect performance, my goal is to based on defining a new approach of learning toward "navigating your internal compass", and overcoming anxiety issues. I use CBT (cognitive and behavioral) approach focusing on the relationship of those areas surrounding an athletes' optimal performance and developmental and social aspects of sports participation, and systemic issues associated with competition. Offering telehealth and in office services. I have worked with individuals, athletes and teams for the past 20 years.

Welcome! Most of my clients express feeling heard & hopeful after our first session. I believe a strong client-therapist connection is crucial in therapy. Finding the right therapist can be challenging and my goal is to make that process as comfortable as possible. It is natural to feel overwhelmed by life at times. Together we will create a personalized treatment plan with a focus on the whole person (mind and body), as every person & experience is unique. I utilize a strengths-based approach to help people identify what they are already doing well, and help them see & build on that potential. Small changes can make a big impact.

Currently accepting new patients for in person and virtual appointments. People are made to strive toward growth. If you are feeling stuck, disconnected, unsettled or blue, you may need a helping hand to get "unstuck" and move toward growth again. I provide a safe and welcoming space to explore this process and grow. I have experience treating clients for trauma, anxiety, depression, dissociative identity disorder, sexual trauma, family difficulties, sports performance, difficulty adjusting to life circumstances, ADHD, difficulty communicating, anger and interpersonal conflict.

I look forward to helping my clients work through any issues that may be standing in the way of their pursuit of healthy living. In my own journey, I've found that launching myself into my wildest dreams of travel, adventure and sports is where I found my greatest growth in self-love, and an expansion of mindset.

I take a mindfulness based holistic approach. As a former Division 1 athlete, I enjoy working with athletes who are looking for a competitive edge on and off the field. Being a student - athlete is not easy, but with adequate systems and support in place, you can and will thrive!