Female Therapists in Petoskey, MI
I provide therapy with individuals, couples, and families surrounding a variety of issues including but not limited to communication and relationship dynamics, stress management, depression, anxiety, and anger as well as grief and loss, substance use, eating disorders, and educational and occupational challenges. Being present with a client in his or her journey through life is my greatest honor and I strive to meet my clients where they are at the time and help them take steps towards their goals in achieving health, happiness, and overall life fulfillment.
I provide therapy with individuals, couples, and families surrounding a variety of issues including but not limited to communication and relationship dynamics, stress management, depression, anxiety, and anger as well as grief and loss, substance use, eating disorders, and educational and occupational challenges. Being present with a client in his or her journey through life is my greatest honor and I strive to meet my clients where they are at the time and help them take steps towards their goals in achieving health, happiness, and overall life fulfillment.
At times life brings challenging experiences that feel too large to overcome. The results are exhaustion and feeling lost from emotional upset with no solution in sight. Are you someone who is carrying the struggle of trauma, betrayal, conflicts in your relationship? Do you battle the struggles of out of control sex/porn behaviors, alcohol/drug issues, depression/anxiety? Know that you do not have to silently carry these burdens alone. Humans are resilient and the answers are within. You can prevail. I welcome you to a safe, non-judgmental place to begin your transformation, as you discover what lie's within you.
At times life brings challenging experiences that feel too large to overcome. The results are exhaustion and feeling lost from emotional upset with no solution in sight. Are you someone who is carrying the struggle of trauma, betrayal, conflicts in your relationship? Do you battle the struggles of out of control sex/porn behaviors, alcohol/drug issues, depression/anxiety? Know that you do not have to silently carry these burdens alone. Humans are resilient and the answers are within. You can prevail. I welcome you to a safe, non-judgmental place to begin your transformation, as you discover what lie's within you.
I work solely with adults over the age of 35. It takes courage to engage in the psychotherapy process. I believe that therapy can have healing and growthful effects on peoples' lives and that emotional health significantly contributes to physical health and well-being. Facing stress, pain and trauma can be scary and I feel fortunate and honored to be able to work with people at difficult and painful times in their lives. I greatly respect the growth process that comes with the work of psychotherapy. I view the relationship between patient and psychologist as collaborative and largely driven by the expressed needs of the patient.
I work solely with adults over the age of 35. It takes courage to engage in the psychotherapy process. I believe that therapy can have healing and growthful effects on peoples' lives and that emotional health significantly contributes to physical health and well-being. Facing stress, pain and trauma can be scary and I feel fortunate and honored to be able to work with people at difficult and painful times in their lives. I greatly respect the growth process that comes with the work of psychotherapy. I view the relationship between patient and psychologist as collaborative and largely driven by the expressed needs of the patient.
I work with individuals who wish to live a full and rewarding life regardless of past experiences or current challenges. My clients have a range of issues which may include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, recent or remote trauma, childhood maltreatment, family dysfunction, women's issues, distortions of thought, or grief and loss. I use a variety of carefully chosen modalities to assist clients in reaching their personal goals. Such modalities might include CBT, traditional talk therapy, relaxation, biofeedback, pyschodynamic interpretation, assessment measures, and reading or writing material.
I work with individuals who wish to live a full and rewarding life regardless of past experiences or current challenges. My clients have a range of issues which may include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, recent or remote trauma, childhood maltreatment, family dysfunction, women's issues, distortions of thought, or grief and loss. I use a variety of carefully chosen modalities to assist clients in reaching their personal goals. Such modalities might include CBT, traditional talk therapy, relaxation, biofeedback, pyschodynamic interpretation, assessment measures, and reading or writing material.
I provide counseling to those who are struggling with many forms of conflict such as addiction, anxiety, depression, grief and loss. Helping my clients navigate through personal hardships with compassion is priority to me. I walk alongside people dealing with difficult life transitions.
I provide counseling to those who are struggling with many forms of conflict such as addiction, anxiety, depression, grief and loss. Helping my clients navigate through personal hardships with compassion is priority to me. I walk alongside people dealing with difficult life transitions.
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to support your child through big emotions or difficult behaviors. Perhaps you're an adult juggling anxiety, depression relational difficulties, or past trauma that’s beginning to affect your relationships, work, or sense of self.
You want relief — not just a quick fix, but real healing and clarity. You want to feel more connected, more in control, and more like yourself again. And if you're a parent, you want to see your child thrive — to help them process their experiences in a safe, healthy way.
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to support your child through big emotions or difficult behaviors. Perhaps you're an adult juggling anxiety, depression relational difficulties, or past trauma that’s beginning to affect your relationships, work, or sense of self.
You want relief — not just a quick fix, but real healing and clarity. You want to feel more connected, more in control, and more like yourself again. And if you're a parent, you want to see your child thrive — to help them process their experiences in a safe, healthy way.
Jill Bacigalupi, M.A., M.Ed., CCC- SLP, Founder and Owner, received her master's degree from Indiana University, Bloomington. She has been a pediatric speech and language pathologist for 20 years. Jill specializes in the evaluation and treatment of speech (articulation) and language delays with neurodivergent children. She incorporates regulation and sensory strategies into speech and language therapy. She also has a passion to help parents support their child’s communication development outside of the therapy setting. Therapy tips and tools can also be found on her social media sites.
Jill Bacigalupi, M.A., M.Ed., CCC- SLP, Founder and Owner, received her master's degree from Indiana University, Bloomington. She has been a pediatric speech and language pathologist for 20 years. Jill specializes in the evaluation and treatment of speech (articulation) and language delays with neurodivergent children. She incorporates regulation and sensory strategies into speech and language therapy. She also has a passion to help parents support their child’s communication development outside of the therapy setting. Therapy tips and tools can also be found on her social media sites.
I love empowering individuals ; helping them to heal, rise above their challenges, take personal ownership over their life, and learn to thrive in every circumstance. I take a strengths based approach to therapy. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it" - Helen Keller.
I love empowering individuals ; helping them to heal, rise above their challenges, take personal ownership over their life, and learn to thrive in every circumstance. I take a strengths based approach to therapy. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it" - Helen Keller.
When someone takes a step to seek support through life’s challenges, it is an act of courage and hope. When I work with a new client, I am partnering with them to create a vision and path for how they might understand themself, their story, and their relationships more deeply. I strive to create a safe environment for clients to explore new ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving to more succesfully navigate the challenges of life and to move toward wholeness and healing.
When someone takes a step to seek support through life’s challenges, it is an act of courage and hope. When I work with a new client, I am partnering with them to create a vision and path for how they might understand themself, their story, and their relationships more deeply. I strive to create a safe environment for clients to explore new ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving to more succesfully navigate the challenges of life and to move toward wholeness and healing.
My passion for providing counseling comes through the desire to make all of my clients feel heard and supported throughout their therapeutic journey and life journey. I provide therapy services for children, adolescents, adults, and families with my specialty areas including, but not limited to anxiety, depression, trauma, stress reduction, family and peer relationship challenges, eating disorders and body image issues.
My passion for providing counseling comes through the desire to make all of my clients feel heard and supported throughout their therapeutic journey and life journey. I provide therapy services for children, adolescents, adults, and families with my specialty areas including, but not limited to anxiety, depression, trauma, stress reduction, family and peer relationship challenges, eating disorders and body image issues.
Welcome! I understand contacting a stranger to share your most intimate details can be overwhelming and frightening. With this knowledge my job is to gain your trust, make you feel comfortable, and walk with you as you gain new tools to help you navigate your life better. I work with adults navigating traumas aftermath of symptoms, struggling with traits of a personality disorder or suffering with high suicidal ideation.
Welcome! I understand contacting a stranger to share your most intimate details can be overwhelming and frightening. With this knowledge my job is to gain your trust, make you feel comfortable, and walk with you as you gain new tools to help you navigate your life better. I work with adults navigating traumas aftermath of symptoms, struggling with traits of a personality disorder or suffering with high suicidal ideation.
Adrienne Shiels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Petoskey, MI 49770
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be hard and sometimes you find yourself struggling with something that you just don’t know how to overcome on your own. That’s where counseling comes in. At Still Space Counseling, I start from the belief that you are whole; that you have everything you need within you right now to heal and thrive in this life. You are not your struggle. Underneath the anxiety, depression, pain, loneliness, anger, insecurity, obsession, addiction...there is an authentic Self, and that is who I will see and help to uncover. I believe that as you find safety and trust within yourself, you will have the power to overcome any challenge.
Life can be hard and sometimes you find yourself struggling with something that you just don’t know how to overcome on your own. That’s where counseling comes in. At Still Space Counseling, I start from the belief that you are whole; that you have everything you need within you right now to heal and thrive in this life. You are not your struggle. Underneath the anxiety, depression, pain, loneliness, anger, insecurity, obsession, addiction...there is an authentic Self, and that is who I will see and help to uncover. I believe that as you find safety and trust within yourself, you will have the power to overcome any challenge.
Hi, I'm Katrina. I have come to believe that we all need to take life “one step at a time”. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to work through issues and stressors that come up while living life. I will focus on your individual needs and goals, help strengthen existing skills, and explore and develop new cognitive and coping tools. I am open, honest and truly care about helping individuals increase their quality of life. I provide a listening ear, information and education, as well as help in finding, exploring, and utilizing any needed resources.
Hi, I'm Katrina. I have come to believe that we all need to take life “one step at a time”. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to work through issues and stressors that come up while living life. I will focus on your individual needs and goals, help strengthen existing skills, and explore and develop new cognitive and coping tools. I am open, honest and truly care about helping individuals increase their quality of life. I provide a listening ear, information and education, as well as help in finding, exploring, and utilizing any needed resources.
Solis Psychotherapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Petoskey, MI 49770
Waitlist for new clients
Living with anxiety and depression can make it difficult to get through the day. You matter and our goal is to help you navigate life stressors and gain a better understanding of yourself. Therapy is NOT just talking, it's also about learning ways to take charge of your life and improve your circumstances. It's about practicing skills to improve your ability to communicate needs, regulate emotions, and tolerate distress.
Living with anxiety and depression can make it difficult to get through the day. You matter and our goal is to help you navigate life stressors and gain a better understanding of yourself. Therapy is NOT just talking, it's also about learning ways to take charge of your life and improve your circumstances. It's about practicing skills to improve your ability to communicate needs, regulate emotions, and tolerate distress.
Susan M Hoffman LMSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, CAADC
6 Endorsed
Petoskey, MI 49770
After more than 35 years as a Clinical Social Worker, I’ve come to understand that we all share struggles, and true healing happens when we connect with others. My therapy practice focuses on both mental health and addiction issues. I maintain an advanced CAADC credential for substance use disorders.
After more than 35 years as a Clinical Social Worker, I’ve come to understand that we all share struggles, and true healing happens when we connect with others. My therapy practice focuses on both mental health and addiction issues. I maintain an advanced CAADC credential for substance use disorders.
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of meaningful change. In our work together, you can expect a warm, non-judgmental space where you feel truly heard and understood. I bring genuine curiosity, empathy, and a collaborative spirit to every session, recognizing that you are the expert on your own life while I provide professional guidance and support. My approach is person-centered and culturally responsive, honoring your unique background, values, and experiences. I consider myself naturally warm and approachable and even enjoy using humor in sessions.
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of meaningful change. In our work together, you can expect a warm, non-judgmental space where you feel truly heard and understood. I bring genuine curiosity, empathy, and a collaborative spirit to every session, recognizing that you are the expert on your own life while I provide professional guidance and support. My approach is person-centered and culturally responsive, honoring your unique background, values, and experiences. I consider myself naturally warm and approachable and even enjoy using humor in sessions.
Ladybug Social Work Services PLLC, Lacy Bates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
2 Endorsed
Petoskey, MI 49770
Connect with a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who provides brief therapy for individuals and couples. Virtual and in-house sessions. Evening and weekend appointments. Start building clarity, connection, and lasting change today.
Connect with a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who provides brief therapy for individuals and couples. Virtual and in-house sessions. Evening and weekend appointments. Start building clarity, connection, and lasting change today.
Kaleidoscope Counseling specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults and families. I am experienced in working with trauma such as sexual or physical abuse, parenting issues, anxiety, depression, and substance use disorder. All Counseling is confidential with a personalized approach for each client. The goal of therapy at Kaleidoscope Counseling is to help develop skills and techniques to navigate your life journey. Our initial meeting will provide an opportunity to complete a comprehensive client assessment. This will be a ninety minute appointment. In the following appointment, we will agree on a treatment plan with your individual measurable goals to include frequency and length of attendance.
Kaleidoscope Counseling specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults and families. I am experienced in working with trauma such as sexual or physical abuse, parenting issues, anxiety, depression, and substance use disorder. All Counseling is confidential with a personalized approach for each client. The goal of therapy at Kaleidoscope Counseling is to help develop skills and techniques to navigate your life journey. Our initial meeting will provide an opportunity to complete a comprehensive client assessment. This will be a ninety minute appointment. In the following appointment, we will agree on a treatment plan with your individual measurable goals to include frequency and length of attendance.
Jessica R. Stefanski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Petoskey, MI 49770
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome. I’m so glad you’re here. As an integrative trauma therapist, I specialize in guiding individuals back to Self while setting the conditions for healing. Given the right environment, our minds and bodies can heal. You already carry everything you need within. As human beings, we are remarkably resilient and adaptive to our surroundings. At times, this is a gift, and it can also lead us down a path that no longer serves us. Therapy has the power to transform not only our own lives but also those of generations to come. My approach is rooted in authenticity, compassion, and client empowerment.
Welcome. I’m so glad you’re here. As an integrative trauma therapist, I specialize in guiding individuals back to Self while setting the conditions for healing. Given the right environment, our minds and bodies can heal. You already carry everything you need within. As human beings, we are remarkably resilient and adaptive to our surroundings. At times, this is a gift, and it can also lead us down a path that no longer serves us. Therapy has the power to transform not only our own lives but also those of generations to come. My approach is rooted in authenticity, compassion, and client empowerment.
My name is Kala, and I am a licensed clinical counselor and mental health therapist dedicated to supporting individuals on their unique paths toward healing and recovery. I consider it a profound privilege to walk alongside those I serve, offering compassionate guidance as they navigate life’s challenges and pursue lasting wellness.
My name is Kala, and I am a licensed clinical counselor and mental health therapist dedicated to supporting individuals on their unique paths toward healing and recovery. I consider it a profound privilege to walk alongside those I serve, offering compassionate guidance as they navigate life’s challenges and pursue lasting wellness.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.