In Person Therapists in Portage, MI
Life can often feel like an uphill battle, and we all know that change isn’t easy. But achieving happiness and fulfillment is not only possible—it’s something everyone deserves. I recognize that starting therapy can feel intimidating, but prioritizing your mental, physical, and emotional health is crucial for a balanced life. My role is to guide and support you as you take meaningful steps toward creating a life you’re excited to live. Together, we’ll create a space where you feel safe to explore your thoughts, find clarity, and build resilience.
Life can often feel like an uphill battle, and we all know that change isn’t easy. But achieving happiness and fulfillment is not only possible—it’s something everyone deserves. I recognize that starting therapy can feel intimidating, but prioritizing your mental, physical, and emotional health is crucial for a balanced life. My role is to guide and support you as you take meaningful steps toward creating a life you’re excited to live. Together, we’ll create a space where you feel safe to explore your thoughts, find clarity, and build resilience.
Jillian Peyerk is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan who has been practicing since 2016. She has a Master's in Clinical Social Work from Michigan State University. Jillian has years of experience with various populations. She is passionate about meeting a child or adult where they are in their life. Jillian is supportive and will utilize her skills, personal, and professional experience to assist individuals in becoming whom they want to be. Outside of work, Jillian enjoys painting, reading, learning, family activities, crafts, spending time with friends, listening to music, and traveling.
Jillian Peyerk is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan who has been practicing since 2016. She has a Master's in Clinical Social Work from Michigan State University. Jillian has years of experience with various populations. She is passionate about meeting a child or adult where they are in their life. Jillian is supportive and will utilize her skills, personal, and professional experience to assist individuals in becoming whom they want to be. Outside of work, Jillian enjoys painting, reading, learning, family activities, crafts, spending time with friends, listening to music, and traveling.
Julie Carbajal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LLP, LPC, NCC, CAADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Portage, MI 49002
Most of my clients come to me with anxiety, obsessive compulsive, or trauma disorders. They find their worlds shrinking as a result and aren't sure how to break the cycle. For clients with anxiety and trauma disorders, I use exposure therapy to break cycles of fear, anxiety, and avoidance. I also see clients troubled by marginalization due to identity, relationship struggles, substance use, and psychotic disorders, and they too deal with pain that gets in the way of what's important in their lives. They often feel trapped or stuck and want to find a way through the barriers keeping them from meaning and purpose in their lives.
Most of my clients come to me with anxiety, obsessive compulsive, or trauma disorders. They find their worlds shrinking as a result and aren't sure how to break the cycle. For clients with anxiety and trauma disorders, I use exposure therapy to break cycles of fear, anxiety, and avoidance. I also see clients troubled by marginalization due to identity, relationship struggles, substance use, and psychotic disorders, and they too deal with pain that gets in the way of what's important in their lives. They often feel trapped or stuck and want to find a way through the barriers keeping them from meaning and purpose in their lives.
Stephanie Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Portage, MI 49002
Waitlist for new clients
Taking the first step towards therapy is a courageous choice. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or facing the challenges of trauma and substance use, I am here to help you find clarity and create positive change in your life. Together, we will explore your inner world, build resilience, and work towards the positive changes you seek in your life.
Taking the first step towards therapy is a courageous choice. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or facing the challenges of trauma and substance use, I am here to help you find clarity and create positive change in your life. Together, we will explore your inner world, build resilience, and work towards the positive changes you seek in your life.
Roxanne Ward
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Portage, MI 49002
Waitlist for new clients
At times, we may find ourselves in need of additional assistance, for various reasons. If you are considering therapy, I would be honored to join you on this journey, and offer support for you, your child or your family. I believe you are the expert on your life, so we will work together on setting goals and finding ways to meet them, that work for you and your family. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, be vulnerable, and gain confidence to use your strengths to improve your daily living and achieve your goals.
At times, we may find ourselves in need of additional assistance, for various reasons. If you are considering therapy, I would be honored to join you on this journey, and offer support for you, your child or your family. I believe you are the expert on your life, so we will work together on setting goals and finding ways to meet them, that work for you and your family. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, be vulnerable, and gain confidence to use your strengths to improve your daily living and achieve your goals.
Amber Bradley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portage, MI 49024
Immediate openings! Counseling involves the sharing of personal problems, concerns, and stories with someone that is skilled at helping the client come to a resolution or solution about the situation. The general goals for the client are that he or she can identify the issues/s, develop a plan of action and then implement that plan. This is a very personal process and is educational and developmental by nature.
Immediate openings! Counseling involves the sharing of personal problems, concerns, and stories with someone that is skilled at helping the client come to a resolution or solution about the situation. The general goals for the client are that he or she can identify the issues/s, develop a plan of action and then implement that plan. This is a very personal process and is educational and developmental by nature.
I work with adults and adolescents in individual therapy. My areas of expertise include helping people overcome anxiety, depression, obsessive thinking, compulsive behaviors, sexual orientation issues, and relationship conflicts to live more fulfilled lives. I also specialize in treating adolescents in areas such as anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, behavioral problems, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD), and social skills development.
I work with adults and adolescents in individual therapy. My areas of expertise include helping people overcome anxiety, depression, obsessive thinking, compulsive behaviors, sexual orientation issues, and relationship conflicts to live more fulfilled lives. I also specialize in treating adolescents in areas such as anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, behavioral problems, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD), and social skills development.
The Focused Mindfulness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portage, MI 49024
As long as you have breath in your body, there will always be a need to talk to someone about life. What if we told you there is a difference between talking to someone and sharing your life experiences? As your therapist, it is important to express yourself in the best way you know how. It’s important that your decisions are respected in a safe space, so you feel comfortable, healthy and happy. It is our goal to empower you to engage in healthy behaviors through challenging alternative thoughts to increase your capability to recover from difficulties. we are in this with you. We celebrate your joys and process tough times with you.
As long as you have breath in your body, there will always be a need to talk to someone about life. What if we told you there is a difference between talking to someone and sharing your life experiences? As your therapist, it is important to express yourself in the best way you know how. It’s important that your decisions are respected in a safe space, so you feel comfortable, healthy and happy. It is our goal to empower you to engage in healthy behaviors through challenging alternative thoughts to increase your capability to recover from difficulties. we are in this with you. We celebrate your joys and process tough times with you.
New Horizon Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portage, MI 49024
Are you or your child struggling with long-lasting periods of sadness; are you/they becoming more isolated, or having thoughts of self-harm? Do you find yourself or your child worrying excessively? Maybe you're just finding it difficult to connect with your child or partner? Are you looking to find relief from day-to-day stressors, increase healthy communication skills, find more effective ways to receive compliance from your child?
Are you or your child struggling with long-lasting periods of sadness; are you/they becoming more isolated, or having thoughts of self-harm? Do you find yourself or your child worrying excessively? Maybe you're just finding it difficult to connect with your child or partner? Are you looking to find relief from day-to-day stressors, increase healthy communication skills, find more effective ways to receive compliance from your child?
Nicole Pominville
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Portage, MI 49002
Waitlist for new clients
Counseling is a sensitive process that can help individuals to gain insight, and a deeper understanding of their life, as well as achieve their personal goals. I have always had an interest in working with children and believe that despite their small size, their lives may be filled with big emotions that can be tough to handle. In working with children I believe it’s important to connect with them on their level, meeting them where they are and using their language of play to guide growth and healing.
Counseling is a sensitive process that can help individuals to gain insight, and a deeper understanding of their life, as well as achieve their personal goals. I have always had an interest in working with children and believe that despite their small size, their lives may be filled with big emotions that can be tough to handle. In working with children I believe it’s important to connect with them on their level, meeting them where they are and using their language of play to guide growth and healing.
As a clinical psychologist, I have been supporting youth, adults, and families in improving their mental health and daily functioning for over 10 years. My therapeutic approach incorporates evidence-based therapies along with your input to guide sessions and interventions. Our sessions will center on exploring your thoughts and behavioral patterns, identifying and communicating feelings and working toward developing healthy perspectives, coping strategies and strengths for improved functioning.
As a clinical psychologist, I have been supporting youth, adults, and families in improving their mental health and daily functioning for over 10 years. My therapeutic approach incorporates evidence-based therapies along with your input to guide sessions and interventions. Our sessions will center on exploring your thoughts and behavioral patterns, identifying and communicating feelings and working toward developing healthy perspectives, coping strategies and strengths for improved functioning.
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Counseling is a collaboration, and I enjoy working with my clients to help them identify their goals and make positive changes. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a framework to assist in increasing psychological flexibility, making it easier to roll with life's punches. I am experienced in working with substance abuse and other addictions, anxiety, depression, and the various co-occurring disorders that come with those challenges. By incorporating other therapeutic models including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Behavior therapy, I make sure the counseling interventions will fit each client.
Counseling is a collaboration, and I enjoy working with my clients to help them identify their goals and make positive changes. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a framework to assist in increasing psychological flexibility, making it easier to roll with life's punches. I am experienced in working with substance abuse and other addictions, anxiety, depression, and the various co-occurring disorders that come with those challenges. By incorporating other therapeutic models including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Behavior therapy, I make sure the counseling interventions will fit each client.
Anna Eccleston
Counselor, LLMFT, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Portage, MI 49024
Waitlist for new clients
I work with clients of all ages, genders, races, ethnicities, sexualities, and backgrounds. I strive to create a warm, supportive, and safe environment for you to share your experiences and concerns. I believe the purpose of counseling is to establish a helping relationship whereby I will collaboratively assists you in revealing and promoting your unlimited potential. I also feel that my primary role as a counselor to help you 1) move forward in constructive directions, 2) regain the faith to change and 3) use obstacles encountered in your life as opportunities for personal growth and development.
I work with clients of all ages, genders, races, ethnicities, sexualities, and backgrounds. I strive to create a warm, supportive, and safe environment for you to share your experiences and concerns. I believe the purpose of counseling is to establish a helping relationship whereby I will collaboratively assists you in revealing and promoting your unlimited potential. I also feel that my primary role as a counselor to help you 1) move forward in constructive directions, 2) regain the faith to change and 3) use obstacles encountered in your life as opportunities for personal growth and development.
Erin Arwady
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Portage, MI 49002
As an LMSW with several years of experience, I have developed a balanced, relationship-driven, and creative approach to working with individuals and families from diverse populations. I have extensive experience working with children, adults, and families with various concerns including mood disorders, eating disorders, ADHD, and dual diagnosis. While I do not subscribe to any one modality of treatment, I have training and experience in utilizing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), expressive arts therapies, and holistic approaches.
As an LMSW with several years of experience, I have developed a balanced, relationship-driven, and creative approach to working with individuals and families from diverse populations. I have extensive experience working with children, adults, and families with various concerns including mood disorders, eating disorders, ADHD, and dual diagnosis. While I do not subscribe to any one modality of treatment, I have training and experience in utilizing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), expressive arts therapies, and holistic approaches.
Hello and welcome! I’m Katherine, but please feel free to call me Kate. I’m the founder of Monarch Therapy LLC and a Clinical Social Worker specializing in trauma. My approach is rooted in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), and I primarily work with individuals aged 16 and older, though I do accept younger adolescents on a case-by-case basis. At Monarch Therapy, I tailor my treatment to each client's unique needs and preferences, often incorporating TF-CBT, mindfulness and aspects of Internal Family Systems (IFS) as well as incorporating therapeutic games and art as needed for younger clients.
Hello and welcome! I’m Katherine, but please feel free to call me Kate. I’m the founder of Monarch Therapy LLC and a Clinical Social Worker specializing in trauma. My approach is rooted in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), and I primarily work with individuals aged 16 and older, though I do accept younger adolescents on a case-by-case basis. At Monarch Therapy, I tailor my treatment to each client's unique needs and preferences, often incorporating TF-CBT, mindfulness and aspects of Internal Family Systems (IFS) as well as incorporating therapeutic games and art as needed for younger clients.
I currently have a waitlist. Finding a therapist is about building a relationship with someone you can trust. Beginning the process can be overwhelming and intimidating, but in reaching out, your journey has already begun. I believe in an eclectic approach to meet each person’s individual needs. I have trained in Brainspotting, Art Therapy, Person Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Through our work together, my goal is to provide a warm, caring atmosphere infused with a bit of laughter.
I currently have a waitlist. Finding a therapist is about building a relationship with someone you can trust. Beginning the process can be overwhelming and intimidating, but in reaching out, your journey has already begun. I believe in an eclectic approach to meet each person’s individual needs. I have trained in Brainspotting, Art Therapy, Person Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Through our work together, my goal is to provide a warm, caring atmosphere infused with a bit of laughter.
Amanda Frey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Portage, MI 49024
2024 Update: I can take BCBS or self-pay, with new client availability Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10a-3:30p varying week to week. To stay true to my specialization and passion, I only accept new clients for relationship counseling purposes (or through a personalized referral). This can be for couples or individual counseling that centers around relationship issues. I also work closely with the queer community (LGBTQ+, nonmonogamy, kink-friendly, etc.), and I love helping clients create and maintain boundaries while becoming their authentic selves.
2024 Update: I can take BCBS or self-pay, with new client availability Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10a-3:30p varying week to week. To stay true to my specialization and passion, I only accept new clients for relationship counseling purposes (or through a personalized referral). This can be for couples or individual counseling that centers around relationship issues. I also work closely with the queer community (LGBTQ+, nonmonogamy, kink-friendly, etc.), and I love helping clients create and maintain boundaries while becoming their authentic selves.
Feeling stuck? Let’s work together towards empowering YOU. With the essential tools for healing, lets enable you to overcome the obstacles holding you back from realizing your best self. I believe in providing comprehensive and personalized support to help individuals not only survive but thrive through their unique challenges. Providing you a warm, safe, welcoming and non- judgmental environment for you to reach your full potential is imperative to me. Together, we can embark on a transformative journey towards lasting well-being and fulfillment.
Feeling stuck? Let’s work together towards empowering YOU. With the essential tools for healing, lets enable you to overcome the obstacles holding you back from realizing your best self. I believe in providing comprehensive and personalized support to help individuals not only survive but thrive through their unique challenges. Providing you a warm, safe, welcoming and non- judgmental environment for you to reach your full potential is imperative to me. Together, we can embark on a transformative journey towards lasting well-being and fulfillment.
Child & Family Psychological Services, PC
Psychologist, EdD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Portage, MI 49002
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.
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 have received both my Undergraduate and Graduate degrees from the University of Michigan. I am also a United States Air Force Veteran. I have over 30 years of direct clinical experience working with a broad variety of clients across numerous clinical presentations. I have worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings as well as forensic mental health, but my passion is working in the private practice setting. I truly enjoy my work and blend a sense of humor with dedication and empathy that I believe helps my clients develop a sense of ease as they work along their counseling journey.
I have received both my Undergraduate and Graduate degrees from the University of Michigan. I am also a United States Air Force Veteran. I have over 30 years of direct clinical experience working with a broad variety of clients across numerous clinical presentations. I have worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings as well as forensic mental health, but my passion is working in the private practice setting. I truly enjoy my work and blend a sense of humor with dedication and empathy that I believe helps my clients develop a sense of ease as they work along their counseling journey.
