Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Ortonville, MI

I have been working in the education system for twenty years. During that time, I have learned that most children and adolescents just want to be heard. With all of the pressures and expectations put on children and adolescents today, they need a safe space to talk about what is going on in their homes, schools, neighborhoods and inside their heads.

If you are looking for ways to be effective in managing stress and finding balance in your life, cognitive behavioral therapy is likely to empower you with improving your ability to reach your goals. This involves a practical approach in utilizing your strengths and becoming aware of some self defeating patterns with thoughts and behaviors that keep you from moving forward in your life, and perhaps with relationships and career. I have many years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I am not currently offering teletherapy.

Living life with anxiety, depression, being an overthinker, disorganized, being forgetful, feeling misunderstood, having lack of motivation or initiation in starting tasks, impatience, impulsiveness, endless worry about the what ifs, analysis paralysis, mood swings, feeling completely inadequate or different from your counterparts can be really really difficult, it can make you feel less than when you really are so much more than your set of symptoms. One focus of my practice is to assist both children and ADULTS with diagnosed or undiagnosed ADHD or VAST live their best life and to gain new insights into living with neurodiversity

I am a well experienced professional who's career included teaching, educational administration, extensive consulting and clinical practice. I form practical and beneficial treatment strategies. We are a team working to identify unhealthy negative thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The therapist coaches to eliminate counterproductive activities and to construct positive, successful behaviors that produce solutions and overcome challenges. Counseling 45 minutes a week cannot produce change. Homework assignments promote everyday use of what is learned. Developing and systematically using effective responses creates a foundation to build esteem,confidence, and success. You will overcome challenges and resolve issues that threaten well being and mental health.

Leslie Thompson has had her Master of Social Work degree since 1996. She has worked in both outpatient and inpatient clinical practice, as well as in addictions, the medical field, and has been a clinical supervisor for over 10 years. Leslie has extensive experience working with addiction, family and couples issues, parenting concerns, PTSD, trauma, work place issues, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, borderline personality disorder, blended family issues, domestic violence and dual diagnosis. Leslie primarily utilizes CBT, DBT and Motivational Interviewing, as well as TraumaInformed Care in her clinical practice.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I specialize in addiction and co-occurring disorders including harm reduction, mood disorders, and daily life challenges. Neurodiversity-affirming. I have practiced in a wide variety of settings, including residential, intensive outpatient, and private practice. I use a person-centered humanistic/existential approach including CBT, mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing techniques to support clients in learning new skills and making the changes they want to make.

Life can be hard. Counseling can offer a much needed fresh perspective and be an essential step to regaining emotional health. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, marital issues, teen issues, or general coping, I will work with you to develop strategies to help you overcome. There is hope. Change can only happen if change is made. I would be honored to assist you in that change.

I approach counseling with clients like a door. Not every locked door can be unlocked with the same key. Different locked doors require different keys to open. What works for one client, may not work for another. This means I work with many different approaches. From Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychoanalytic, to Constructionist. However, my main counseling approach, foundation, is Humanistic, Person Centered. This focuses on the therapeutic relationship between the counselor and the client. As a counselor my goal will be to build the relationship with my clients by providing an empathic understanding of my client’s point of view.

Starting therapy can be a difficult step towards meaningful change, new discoveries, and self-exploration. I work towards meeting each person where they are at on their journey. Every individual is unique, and it drives me to tailor each therapeutic experience to each person’s needs. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where everyone feels empowered to share. Life can be difficult and working through challenges by yourself can feel overwhelming. A therapeutic relationship needs to feel comfortable and it is my goal to provide that for my clients.

Are you ready to feel better? Are you ready for a life free of debilitating symptoms but are not quiet sure as to what to do about it? I have extensive training and experience with helping people let go of emotional pain and move towards and gain a satisfying life free of debilitating symptoms. My treatment style is eclectic, which means that I incorporate the best of different styles. I believe that therapy involves a secure, safe, non-judgmental environment that serves as a foundation, from which we add on techniques that can be most beneficial for you to achieve the goals that you wish to reach.

We all face emotional unrest and what can sometimes seem like insurmountable obstacles throughout our lives. My role is to help you find solutions to overcome them. I help people work through a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, relationship issues and life adjustments/transitions. By providing insights, tools, and strategies my goal is to help you become your strongest, most self-confident, and happiest self. I work with adults, couples, and families. I provide therapy in a non-judgmental, safe, and honest environment.

I am passionate about helping adults and adolescents struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, emotional regulation, negative body issues,self-esteem and addiction. Maybe you never feel like you are "in the moment", distracted by constant worry, or no matter how much you try you feel like you aren't good enough. Perhaps past hurts and experiences seem to be barriers to moving forward. With the right insight, tools and support you can move forward, experiencing change and growth.

I provide active treatment that yields quick results, in a supportive and comfortable environment. I have extensive skills in working with children and families experiencing crises and/or behavioral difficulties. My experience includes a significant background of working with childhood diagnoses of: autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities/cognitive impairment, ADD/ADHD, oppositional defiance disorder, and suicidal behavior.

As a dedicated cognitive behavioral therapist specializing in adult mental health, I am committed to empowering individuals aged 18 to 64 in their journey towards improved well-being. With expertise in anxiety, depression, grief, anger management, life transitions, men's issues, self-esteem, and stress management, I provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.