Therapists in Saint Joseph County, MI

I’ve learned that all individuals have strengths that they can build upon, and I’m here to encourage and empower each person I work with to conquer their fears, address past issues, and take the first step towards wellness and self-growth. I believe healing for my clients will come through their hard work and motivation coupled with my training, caring, and giving. I am authentic when I say I have a warm and genuine passion for helping my clients achieve their goals. Intuition tells me I must know my clients’ stories, understand what societal concerns they may have, and be cognizant of underlying issues they face daily.

My heart as a therapist is to create a safe space for you to journey through family or relationship issues and to help you accomplish your personal or spiritual growth goals. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, relationships, decision making, parenting, spiritual practices or life transitions, I can help you identify problematic patterns of interaction, thinking and behavior. I will work collaboratively with you towards developing positive coping skills, healthy boundaries, and well-being.

Is your life not working the way that you want? Do you want change in your life but you don't know how to get there? I can help you! As a therapist I believe that you hold your own answers and just need guidance and help getting to where you want to be. My sessions are relaxed and comfortable and you get to control your own healing process. I offer video sessions to Michigan clients, from the comfort of your own home. They are private and on a HIPPA approved platform. I use an eclectic theoretical treatment plan ( a variety of different treatments) as no two people are alike and one size never fits all.

Oftentimes, the impacts of past pain leave us feeling drained, overwhelmed and confused about our path forward. We can lack a sense of self-worth, after being hurt by the very people who were supposed to take care of us. I help clients reconnect to their inner power to reparent and restore lost parts of themselves. On this journey, I guide clients in reawakening their naturally empowered, vibrant selves. I specialize in working with adults, couples, teens and families seeking healing, connection, and change both inside of themselves and within their closest relationships.

As an MA, LPC, I help individuals explore their thoughts, feelings and behavior to reach a more clear self-understanding and change long-standing patterns of behavior that may be disrupting relationships, work and study. The nonjudgemental and accepting nature of clinical mental health counseling makes it possible to face painful experiences. My client utilizes their capacity to change, seeking mental clarity, presence and balance. As a professional counselor I will work within clearly contracted, ethical boundaries, with respect for my clients, their values, their beliefs, their culture, to explore and resolve life difficulties.

I work with clients who have various types of trauma, and its effects on the individual and their environment. My experience in the field began with providing therapy for adults with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental heath disorders. I have worked with people who suffer with many different forms of trauma and traumatic experiences. I have also work with clients dealing with loss and grief. I have an extensive experience working as a first responder (firefighter, paramedic, and police officer) before I entered in to my career as a counselor. I also specialize in working with first responders and their unique needs.

As a Registered Play Therapist, I specialize in children ages 4-12 years. I engage them with both therapeutic play, creative arts interventions and therapeutic games. When children and young adolescents come to therapy they need to feel safe and enjoy the experience while learning skills to improve how they feel. When families come to therapy, they look for guidance from an experienced therapist who will join with their family and help them navigate through their family issues. Depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, divorce, adoption and life adjustments are all issues that lead many children and families to seek specialized treatment.

"One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious" - C.G. Jung Over the past eight years while in private practice, I have been privileged to work with individuals and families with a vast array of concerns and suffering.

Licenses-OH & MI. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to heal, to restore and to assist us in becoming or regaining our best selves. Life can be messy, heartbreaking, unpredictable, and confusing. Having a connection with a trusted, dedicated counselor can help navigate a path to coping and overcoming. I am passionate about working with people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, backgrounds. I enjoy working with families to navigate dynamics and conflicts. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents and teens. I enjoy helping them navigate life and connecting with their own individual strengths.

I am passionate about working with individuals/couples on relationships and personal growth. Many of my clients are adults facing challenges in romantic or family relationships. This may include conflict, sexual issues/addiction or infidelity. I also specialize in working with adults/young adults on issues such as: identifying life purpose, career choices, stress/burnout, loneliness, depression and anxiety. The goal for all my clients is to find freedom, peace, balance and connection. By the time we've completed therapy, clients often tell me that they have found a deeper understanding of themselves and peace in their relationships.

I specialize in LGBTQ+ care and am passionate about the queer community having a safe- non judgmental place to find providers that can assist with various needs no matter if they are questioning, transitioning, or just would like to talk to someone who is going to provide them quality care for their own day to day issues in a safe space. I also specialize in working with teens 13 and up dealing with coming of age issues and mood and emotional regulation.

I have a passion for supporting women through their journey of fertility, pregnancy and postpartum. I enjoy creating a safe and supportive space for women to receive support as they are learning about perinatal and anxiety mood disorders and the impact it might have on them. In particular I treat anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar and trauma associated with pregnancy, birth, and loss. In addition to treating perinatal mood disorders I also truly enjoy working with adolescents, young adults and adults struggling with life transitions, parenting, anxiety, trauma, depression, and bipolar. I would be honored to help you!

Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, or problematic behaviors? You want to overcome these obstacles and reconnect with the joy of living. My ideal client is someone like you who wants to achieve goals and live a fulfilling life.