Therapists for Adults in Sawyer, MI
My experience includes working with diverse communities amongst both adult and pediatric populations.
I strive to hold a safe space to facilitate human connection, for clients to feel both seen and heard through my commitment to empathic and active listening. I have experience working with a variety of presenting concerns (Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Bipolar, etc). I also appreciate working with perinatal clients with mood/anxiety disorders. I strongly stand behind the fact that support during this transitional time is hugely significant & I'm grateful for whenever I have the opportunity to assist families with this challenging but beautiful life shift.
My experience includes working with diverse communities amongst both adult and pediatric populations.
I strive to hold a safe space to facilitate human connection, for clients to feel both seen and heard through my commitment to empathic and active listening. I have experience working with a variety of presenting concerns (Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Bipolar, etc). I also appreciate working with perinatal clients with mood/anxiety disorders. I strongly stand behind the fact that support during this transitional time is hugely significant & I'm grateful for whenever I have the opportunity to assist families with this challenging but beautiful life shift.
Caring about people, as well as their relationships especially in families, I am committed to being a resource for anyone seeking change, growth and healing. I have respect for individuals' religious and spiritual beliefs. Do you need to build trust? Do you feel emotionally exhausted and/or alienated from others? Are you anxious? Do you need assistance with marriage, parenting and/or generational issues? Do you want to build a strong foundation for your marriage by effective pre-marital counseling? I offer PREPARE-ENRICH and the Gottman Relationship Assessment for premarital and married couples upon request.
Caring about people, as well as their relationships especially in families, I am committed to being a resource for anyone seeking change, growth and healing. I have respect for individuals' religious and spiritual beliefs. Do you need to build trust? Do you feel emotionally exhausted and/or alienated from others? Are you anxious? Do you need assistance with marriage, parenting and/or generational issues? Do you want to build a strong foundation for your marriage by effective pre-marital counseling? I offer PREPARE-ENRICH and the Gottman Relationship Assessment for premarital and married couples upon request.
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I specialize in teen mental health, helping adolescents and young adults navigate these challenges and build self-esteem.
As a therapist specializing in anxiety, depression, self-harm, family conflict, and postpartum issues, I utilize evidence-based practices to identify challenges, develop personalized treatment plans and goals, and guide you on your therapy journey. My approach is easy-going and flexible, recognizing that therapy is a unique experience for everyone.
I specialize in teen mental health, helping adolescents and young adults navigate these challenges and build self-esteem.
As a therapist specializing in anxiety, depression, self-harm, family conflict, and postpartum issues, I utilize evidence-based practices to identify challenges, develop personalized treatment plans and goals, and guide you on your therapy journey. My approach is easy-going and flexible, recognizing that therapy is a unique experience for everyone.
Lake House Counseling,
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I provide individual EMDR therapy and IFS Informed EMDR for ages 18 and up. I specialize in trauma/PTSD. mood disorders, including anxiety and depression, adjustment transitions, including vocational/academic stressors, relationship distress including attachment wounds and healing from narcissistic abuse.
I also provide supervision and consultation, including Clinical and Macro supervision for Michigan BSW and MSW working towards licensure and for EMDR trained providers seeking required consultation hours towards their training requirements or for certification.
I provide individual EMDR therapy and IFS Informed EMDR for ages 18 and up. I specialize in trauma/PTSD. mood disorders, including anxiety and depression, adjustment transitions, including vocational/academic stressors, relationship distress including attachment wounds and healing from narcissistic abuse.
I also provide supervision and consultation, including Clinical and Macro supervision for Michigan BSW and MSW working towards licensure and for EMDR trained providers seeking required consultation hours towards their training requirements or for certification.
I have worked with adults, couples, families, children, and adolescents to help them identify and build upon the skills they have, while finding new ways to deal with the difficulties that life often brings.
You have taken a huge first step– recognizing that you have something you would like to work through and wanting to do so with the help of a therapist. I aim to cater therapy towards your unique and individual needs.
I have worked with adults, couples, families, children, and adolescents to help them identify and build upon the skills they have, while finding new ways to deal with the difficulties that life often brings.
You have taken a huge first step– recognizing that you have something you would like to work through and wanting to do so with the help of a therapist. I aim to cater therapy towards your unique and individual needs.
In my care you’ll find a warm, individualized space where you are truly seen and heard. I work with college students, adults, and older adults facing depression, anxiety, work related stress & relationship challenges, using a holistic approach that honors mind, body, and spirit. With intentionality and consistency, we all can rewire our brain to achieve our life goals. Together, we’ll build practical tools for lasting change, grounded in intentional growth and self-compassion. I am committed to walking alongside you—supporting, affirming, and gently challenging you as you move toward healing, resilience, and a more fulfilling life.
In my care you’ll find a warm, individualized space where you are truly seen and heard. I work with college students, adults, and older adults facing depression, anxiety, work related stress & relationship challenges, using a holistic approach that honors mind, body, and spirit. With intentionality and consistency, we all can rewire our brain to achieve our life goals. Together, we’ll build practical tools for lasting change, grounded in intentional growth and self-compassion. I am committed to walking alongside you—supporting, affirming, and gently challenging you as you move toward healing, resilience, and a more fulfilling life.
Life has a way of knocking us down, doesn’t it? It can be tough to create a life that feels fulfilling. We can find ourselves dissatisfied in our relationships, career, or life, and it can be difficult to shake the nagging sense that life has not turned out how we expected or hoped. Perhaps, you are struggling with a difficult boss or a job that doesn’t quite seem to fit your skill set. Or perhaps, no matter matter how hard you try you cannot seem to make progress with your relationships (whether that be your spouse, significant other, family, or friends), and it continues to be distant, disconnected, or conflicted.
Life has a way of knocking us down, doesn’t it? It can be tough to create a life that feels fulfilling. We can find ourselves dissatisfied in our relationships, career, or life, and it can be difficult to shake the nagging sense that life has not turned out how we expected or hoped. Perhaps, you are struggling with a difficult boss or a job that doesn’t quite seem to fit your skill set. Or perhaps, no matter matter how hard you try you cannot seem to make progress with your relationships (whether that be your spouse, significant other, family, or friends), and it continues to be distant, disconnected, or conflicted.
Life doesn’t always unfold the way we expect, and when it doesn’t, it can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of what comes next. You might be navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or the weight of past experiences while trying to hold everything together. Even in the midst of that, there’s a part of you that wants clarity, connection, and a way forward. You don’t have to figure it out alone. Healing begins in a space where you feel understood.
Life doesn’t always unfold the way we expect, and when it doesn’t, it can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of what comes next. You might be navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or the weight of past experiences while trying to hold everything together. Even in the midst of that, there’s a part of you that wants clarity, connection, and a way forward. You don’t have to figure it out alone. Healing begins in a space where you feel understood.
I am here to help you discover what you need to heal and achieve your goals. We can process anything you need from your past, present, or future. That’s what it’s all about: figuring out what you need and focusing on that. I have experience with many different techniques, which allows me to tailor therapy specifically to you. I find joy in working with individuals in their 20s and 30s, focusing on the critical life transitions and changes that people experience during this time. Some examples include graduating college, experiencing job or career burnout, struggling with relationships, or building a family.
I am here to help you discover what you need to heal and achieve your goals. We can process anything you need from your past, present, or future. That’s what it’s all about: figuring out what you need and focusing on that. I have experience with many different techniques, which allows me to tailor therapy specifically to you. I find joy in working with individuals in their 20s and 30s, focusing on the critical life transitions and changes that people experience during this time. Some examples include graduating college, experiencing job or career burnout, struggling with relationships, or building a family.
Looking to heal from a narcissistic relationship or trying to figure out what do about a relationship that you are currently in? Then I want to work with you. Common struggles of folks in difficult relationships also include: anxious attachments, people pleasing, boundary setting, parenting issues, feeling “triggered,” ADHD, abandonment issues, depression, anxiety, co-dependance, low self-esteem and/or low self-worth. These symptoms and attachments are often related to similar childhood experiences of abuse, neglect, and difficult parents. I would like to work with you to heal and grow from these patterns, feelings and struggles.
Looking to heal from a narcissistic relationship or trying to figure out what do about a relationship that you are currently in? Then I want to work with you. Common struggles of folks in difficult relationships also include: anxious attachments, people pleasing, boundary setting, parenting issues, feeling “triggered,” ADHD, abandonment issues, depression, anxiety, co-dependance, low self-esteem and/or low self-worth. These symptoms and attachments are often related to similar childhood experiences of abuse, neglect, and difficult parents. I would like to work with you to heal and grow from these patterns, feelings and struggles.
My practice focuses on helping children, adults, and families gain clarity about learning differences, attention challenges, and cognitive concerns.
Beyond assessment, I offer solutions focused therapy that builds on your existing strengths while developing practical strategies for real-world challenges. My executive functioning coaching helps clients develop strategies to meet their goals while my neurofeedback services and QEEG brain mapping provide additional tools for promoting self-regulation.
My practice focuses on helping children, adults, and families gain clarity about learning differences, attention challenges, and cognitive concerns.
Beyond assessment, I offer solutions focused therapy that builds on your existing strengths while developing practical strategies for real-world challenges. My executive functioning coaching helps clients develop strategies to meet their goals while my neurofeedback services and QEEG brain mapping provide additional tools for promoting self-regulation.
I use a variety of therapeutic interventions such as EMDR, CBT, TF-CBT and Traumaplay Therapy and have experience working with children, teens, and adults.
I am particularly drawn to working with survivors of childhood trauma, as I believe early experiences can profoundly influence one’s sense of self and ability to form healthy relationships. Ultimately, my goal as a trauma therapist is to facilitate healing and growth, helping individuals navigate their paths toward recovery.
I use a variety of therapeutic interventions such as EMDR, CBT, TF-CBT and Traumaplay Therapy and have experience working with children, teens, and adults.
I am particularly drawn to working with survivors of childhood trauma, as I believe early experiences can profoundly influence one’s sense of self and ability to form healthy relationships. Ultimately, my goal as a trauma therapist is to facilitate healing and growth, helping individuals navigate their paths toward recovery.
I work with children(4 and up), teens, and adults specializing in anxiety, depression, Oppositional Defiant disorder, behavioral issues, suicide ideation, and more.
I employ person-centered theory, among others and work with trauma, suicide ideation, depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, and much more. I can assist children, teens, and adults by creating a safe space, using empathetic understanding, encouraging self-exploration, fostering autonomy, facilitating coping strategies, and so on.
I work with children(4 and up), teens, and adults specializing in anxiety, depression, Oppositional Defiant disorder, behavioral issues, suicide ideation, and more.
I employ person-centered theory, among others and work with trauma, suicide ideation, depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, and much more. I can assist children, teens, and adults by creating a safe space, using empathetic understanding, encouraging self-exploration, fostering autonomy, facilitating coping strategies, and so on.
I am currently scheduling new clients for Individual therapy and psychological testing for late August. Please reach out to me via e-mail to discuss cost/insurance, schedule, and fit.
I am currently scheduling new clients for Individual therapy and psychological testing for late August. Please reach out to me via e-mail to discuss cost/insurance, schedule, and fit.
Are you the parent of a “difficult” child? Are you constantly struggling to manage challenging behaviors in your home? Whether you are seeking therapy solely for your child or yourself, or both, I would love to work with you! One of my greatest joys in working with children in therapy is to also reach parents who are stressed out and under supported. It is my delight to work with children, parents, and entire family units to achieve some sort of homeostasis wherein everyone is able to thrive.
Are you the parent of a “difficult” child? Are you constantly struggling to manage challenging behaviors in your home? Whether you are seeking therapy solely for your child or yourself, or both, I would love to work with you! One of my greatest joys in working with children in therapy is to also reach parents who are stressed out and under supported. It is my delight to work with children, parents, and entire family units to achieve some sort of homeostasis wherein everyone is able to thrive.
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
I believe every person carries a story—and within that story is meaning, strength, and the possibility for healing. Reaching out for help takes courage, especially when you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about what comes next.
Whether you're experiencing anxiety or depression, navigating relationship challenges, facing addiction, or feeling disconnected from the life you want to live—I’m here to support you. With compassion and professional experience, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where we can work together to understand what’s holding you back and help you move forward.
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
I believe every person carries a story—and within that story is meaning, strength, and the possibility for healing. Reaching out for help takes courage, especially when you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about what comes next.
Whether you're experiencing anxiety or depression, navigating relationship challenges, facing addiction, or feeling disconnected from the life you want to live—I’m here to support you. With compassion and professional experience, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where we can work together to understand what’s holding you back and help you move forward.
Are you feeling frustrated, resentful, lost, overwhelmed, or disconnected? I specialize in helping frustrated individuals, resentful couples, and disconnected families navigate through tough times, get and stay on the same page, and rekindle their love of life. I have extensive training in evidence-based treatment approaches (including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Psychodynamic Psychotherapy)- treatment approaches proven to get you the help you need, now. Meet with me online, over the phone, through text, or in nature-- my schedule is designed to meet your needs.
Are you feeling frustrated, resentful, lost, overwhelmed, or disconnected? I specialize in helping frustrated individuals, resentful couples, and disconnected families navigate through tough times, get and stay on the same page, and rekindle their love of life. I have extensive training in evidence-based treatment approaches (including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Psychodynamic Psychotherapy)- treatment approaches proven to get you the help you need, now. Meet with me online, over the phone, through text, or in nature-- my schedule is designed to meet your needs.
Donarski Center for Mental Health Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
Donarski Center for Mental Health Counseling is ready to get you back on track to a healthier, happier you! Our private group practice offers residents of Southwest Michigan opportunities to engage in traditional and online (telehealth) services with an office location in St. Joseph. We are a diverse team of professional providers with a wide range of training and specialties
Donarski Center for Mental Health Counseling is ready to get you back on track to a healthier, happier you! Our private group practice offers residents of Southwest Michigan opportunities to engage in traditional and online (telehealth) services with an office location in St. Joseph. We are a diverse team of professional providers with a wide range of training and specialties
I work with teens and adults who are thoughtful, sensitive, and often high-functioning, but are carrying more than others can see.
I also support clients navigating trauma, grief, religious or spiritual hurt, identity shifts, and major life transitions. I offer a grounded, respectful space for exploring emotion, meaning, and self-connection. My approach integrates somatic awareness, relational depth, and gentle structure to bring steadiness and coherence.
I work with teens and adults who are thoughtful, sensitive, and often high-functioning, but are carrying more than others can see.
I also support clients navigating trauma, grief, religious or spiritual hurt, identity shifts, and major life transitions. I offer a grounded, respectful space for exploring emotion, meaning, and self-connection. My approach integrates somatic awareness, relational depth, and gentle structure to bring steadiness and coherence.
I have over 7 years of experience working with a variety of diverse populations from older adults, survivors of domestic violence and substance abuse, adults with developmental disabilities, and adults with serious mental illnesses.
Currently accepting new clients with Saturday all day availability!
In my therapy practice, I offer a compassionate, genuine, and warm approach that doesn't feel like you are talking to someone who is too clinical. As someone who has been there too, I offer you an authentic approach to learning skills that can help bring you peace and understanding towards yourself. Let me help you learn how to be kinder to yourself and move towards curiosity and understanding of your specific unique needs and how to communicate those needs in your relationships.
I have over 7 years of experience working with a variety of diverse populations from older adults, survivors of domestic violence and substance abuse, adults with developmental disabilities, and adults with serious mental illnesses.
Currently accepting new clients with Saturday all day availability!
In my therapy practice, I offer a compassionate, genuine, and warm approach that doesn't feel like you are talking to someone who is too clinical. As someone who has been there too, I offer you an authentic approach to learning skills that can help bring you peace and understanding towards yourself. Let me help you learn how to be kinder to yourself and move towards curiosity and understanding of your specific unique needs and how to communicate those needs in your relationships.
Nearby Adults Therapists Searches for Sawyer
- Benton Harbor
- Berrien Center
- Berrien Springs
- Bridgman
- Buchanan
- Coloma
- Dowagiac
- New Buffalo
- Niles
- Saint Joseph
- South Haven
- Stevensville
FAQ - About Adult Counseling
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioral therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists hold various licenses depending on their training and state requirements. Common therapy credentials include Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs). Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) receive additional doctoral-level training and may focus on assessments or more specialized therapeutic approaches. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.