Parenting Therapists in Plainwell, MI

Do you have a behaviorally challenging child whose struggling to follow directions. I help children with behavior problems, unresolved trauma and attachment/relationship problems. I help adopted and foster children connect and form meaningful relationships with caregivers. I use a variety of methods to help children and their family, predominantly though I use play therapy, parent -child interaction therapy (PCIT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (trauma-focused when needed).

My approach to counseling is client focused while offering guidance through the healing process. We will work together as a collaborative team to identify the treatment path that is suited for your needs. Through my experience as a counselor, I have been witness to individuals being able to gain an inner strength that allows them to find their own direction and progress through the more difficult aspects of the counseling process. I will provide a supportive, encouraging and non-judgmental environment that allows for comfort through challenging and difficult situations, with a hopeful end result of personal growth.

My approach to counseling is best described as integrative, utilizing psychodynamic theories and cognitive behavioral therapy. I believe people are capable of reaching their best potential given the right support and tools for change. I believe my clients' goals should be based on their specific individual concerns and reasons for entering into counseling.

Finding the right therapist for you is important. My style tends to be warm and soft-spoken but I can be gently confrontational when necessary. I decided to become a therapist because I deeply care about helping others in meaningful ways.

My goal is to create space for you or your child to experience the freedom that comes with the challenging work of growth and healing. Whether you are a new mother in need of a place to sit with a cup of coffee and feel supported through postpartum adjustment; a parent who longs to help their child cope with trauma, a foster parent desperate for space to process the demands of selflessly loving children who have experienced trauma; or if you are ready to heal from trauma of your own, my door is open. It is my sincere honor to come alongside you as you take this courageous step toward tangible and positive life change.

Asking for help can be difficult. I understand that entering therapy can be a big step and how important it is that you feel respected , seen and heard. My experience includes helping children, adolescents, adults, and families navigate difficult times in their lives and to feel empowered making changes in their relationships, careers or personal goals. Together, we will develop a treatment strategy that focuses on the issues and changes that you identify and are ready to address.

It is a humbling experience to work with individuals during times of difficulty. The emotions and behaviors of someone who is suffering can be intense. I know that many people, during times of crisis, just want the pain to end and have the problem resolved. Therapy can assist in that process. I believe God has called on me to help others face their suffering and I feel honored when people invite me to help them make changes in their lives. By integrating therapeutic expertise with God's direction, guidance and love, great change and healing is possible.

I provide a safe, compassionate and confidential setting for us to explore concerns. I approach therapy as a collaborative process with clients. I have had extensive experience working with adults with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, abandonment, mood disorders, marriage/relationship issues, communication, step families, sexuality issues, crisis work, grief and substance abuse and daughters without mothers . Please don't hesitate to contact me.

Regardless of the size and scope of life's challenges, I believe that counseling can help restore clarity, direction, and energy. I see my job to act as your compass, and help guide you through these times. Our counseling relationship will not only help identify your strengths and resources, but also help you to learn additional ways of thinking, behaving, and relating. I am committed to helping you explore your unique potentials, goals, and work toward positive changes and meaningful solutions. I take seriously my responsibility-and the incredible opportunity-to help you navigate these challenges and achieve personal growth.

Is it time to look within to address your needs, heal, and grow? In my practice, I work collaboratively with my clients to find the root cause of their issues. I treat my clients' holistically, making sure all their needs are addressed. I like to make sure each of my clients get what they are looking for out of counseling and that they feel heard. I work with children (8+), adolescents, and adults who have experienced significant trauma, attachment issues, anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorder, interpersonal concerns, behavioral concerns, self-esteem and social phobia.

It's about relationships . . . We're here to provide guidance in building and strengthening relationships between family members, friends, and even, with yourself. Caring and comprehensive counseling services for: Adults, teens and children of all ages, Individual, couples, family and group counseling.

I believe that therapy is a journey- a choice to make a purposeful life change. Together we will develop a plan to meet your needs. From the first session we will work to identify treatment goals that directly relate to what brings you into therapy! Your willingness to change, to have regular and timely attendance, and to bring openness and trust into our time together is valuable. I have worked with families, children and couples in many different settings including residential, in-home, and out-patient. I'm now in a private group practice setting in Portage MI.

I began as a life coach and became a therapist in 2017 because I wanted to help people in a deeper way. I adjust to your pace: maybe you are coming in with a concern about something that happened recently and you just want another person's insight on it; or maybe you have past trauma that you'd like to finally unhook from. With deeper work, I like to get an idea of your whole picture -- emotionally, psychologically and spiritually -- so I can help you reach whatever goal or resolve whatever issue you come in with.

My passion for people has led me to many different experiences working with adults and children in the states and abroad. I particularly have focused my efforts on caregiver fatigue, co-morbid disorders, youth and young adults adjusting to disabilities, social skills building, autism, temporary family separation, infertility, divorce, anxiety, depression, and most recently complicated grief and loss.

As we enter in to our third year of the pandemic, more people than ever are finding that having a therapist that they can trust is essential. It is my goal to partner with you to collaboratively work through the issues that you are facing in life. I strive to provide a comforting, safe, and non-judgemental space where you can come to have someone listen and help you to navigate through these issues. It is through this work that you will discover the inner strengths and skills you already possess. With these strengths and my assistance, our goal will be to work together to create genuine healing, change, and self-empowerment.

I approach each session with a nonjudgmental, empathetic, and listening ear. Through my work, I invite you to explore outside your comfort zone to realize the abundance of possibilities that may exist for you. Because all relationships go through ups and down, I will offer support to examine how you can focus on personal development while, also introducing techniques that will improve your relationships with others and yourself.