Family Therapists in Sawyer, MI
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.
I received a master's level specialization in infant mental health. With that, I value the importance of healthy attachment styles in relationships. My experience includes working with diverse communities amongst both adult and pediatric populations. I utilize a variety of interventions as indicated below.
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.
I received a master's level specialization in infant mental health. With that, I value the importance of healthy attachment styles in relationships. My experience includes working with diverse communities amongst both adult and pediatric populations. I utilize a variety of interventions as indicated below.
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.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, i am prepared to offer assistance to individuals and couples, as well as children from ages 4-15 and combinations of family members. Experiencing retirement and aging challenges? I can also be a resource to you.
Come see me. I am confident we can do some good work together.
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.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, i am prepared to offer assistance to individuals and couples, as well as children from ages 4-15 and combinations of family members. Experiencing retirement and aging challenges? I can also be a resource to you.
Come see me. I am confident we can do some good work together.
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Mindful Foundations Counseling PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
2 Endorsed
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
Waitlist for new clients
For those who are curious to learn more confident and skillful ways to navigate life's many dimensions, I can provide the support they seek. I foster a safe and nonjudgmental environment for clients to examine their inner and interpersonal lives, allowing clients to discover areas for healing and growth. I primarily work with adolescents and adults on an individual basis, and I collaborate with clients to tailor a plan to each person's specific needs and goals.
For those who are curious to learn more confident and skillful ways to navigate life's many dimensions, I can provide the support they seek. I foster a safe and nonjudgmental environment for clients to examine their inner and interpersonal lives, allowing clients to discover areas for healing and growth. I primarily work with adolescents and adults on an individual basis, and I collaborate with clients to tailor a plan to each person's specific needs and goals.
Our team offers a wide range of supportive, evidence-based services designed to promote emotional wellbeing, improved functioning, personal growth, and relational health:
Individual Therapy
Relationship and Family Therapy
ADHD Assessment
We treat a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, adjustment, trauma, school/work issues, and communication
Welcome!
We’re so glad you’re here. Therapy is a deeply meaningful journey—a safe and supportive space where you can discover clarity, build resilience, and discover the direction that fits your goals. Through genuine connection, we begin to restore our sense of self and nurture healthier, more fulfilling relationships. With this renewed balance and stability, new energy and inspiration emerge, making room for personal growth and transformation.
Our team offers a wide range of supportive, evidence-based services designed to promote emotional wellbeing, improved functioning, personal growth, and relational health:
Individual Therapy
Relationship and Family Therapy
ADHD Assessment
We treat a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, adjustment, trauma, school/work issues, and communication
Welcome!
We’re so glad you’re here. Therapy is a deeply meaningful journey—a safe and supportive space where you can discover clarity, build resilience, and discover the direction that fits your goals. Through genuine connection, we begin to restore our sense of self and nurture healthier, more fulfilling relationships. With this renewed balance and stability, new energy and inspiration emerge, making room for personal growth and transformation.
There are many reasons why people seek counseling. Sometimes it's to deal with long-standing issues with anxiety or depression; other times it is in response to unexpected changes in life such as a divorce, a death or work transition. Therapy provides insight & new perspectives into life's challenges, helps you to create solutions & confidence to make changes. I create a safe, warm, non-judgmental environment for you to explore your choices & emotions, to give you the opportunity to gain insight, self-confidence & new coping skills to navigate life's obstacles more effectively.
There are many reasons why people seek counseling. Sometimes it's to deal with long-standing issues with anxiety or depression; other times it is in response to unexpected changes in life such as a divorce, a death or work transition. Therapy provides insight & new perspectives into life's challenges, helps you to create solutions & confidence to make changes. I create a safe, warm, non-judgmental environment for you to explore your choices & emotions, to give you the opportunity to gain insight, self-confidence & new coping skills to navigate life's obstacles more effectively.
Your family, pets, friends, community--where you came from--what you have overcome and endured-all these make you the unique person you are.
I utilize a systems approach to therapy, using my training in Structural Family Therapy, Relational therapy, Internal Family Systems, trauma model, and other modalities. I use these clinical skills and training, and my intuition, experience, and spiritual perspective to suggest appropriate ways to work together to meet your goals.
Your family, pets, friends, community--where you came from--what you have overcome and endured-all these make you the unique person you are.
I utilize a systems approach to therapy, using my training in Structural Family Therapy, Relational therapy, Internal Family Systems, trauma model, and other modalities. I use these clinical skills and training, and my intuition, experience, and spiritual perspective to suggest appropriate ways to work together to meet your goals.
Hello! Take a breath and congratulate yourself on making the first step towards living your best life. I also make personal counseling a mandatory part of my wellness. My approach to counseling is client-centered, warm, and involves a collaborative style where I listen to my client and assume they are the expert in their own life.
Hello! Take a breath and congratulate yourself on making the first step towards living your best life. I also make personal counseling a mandatory part of my wellness. My approach to counseling is client-centered, warm, and involves a collaborative style where I listen to my client and assume they are the expert in their own life.
I work with individuals, couples, parents and children with fear, anxiety, depression, and adjustment to loss and grief. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral approaches including Compassion based and Mindfulness based CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Evening appointments available.
I work with individuals, couples, parents and children with fear, anxiety, depression, and adjustment to loss and grief. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral approaches including Compassion based and Mindfulness based CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Evening appointments available.
Dr. Slye received her undergraduate degree from Michigan State University (2001) and her doctorate in clinical psychology from The George Washington University (2005). She completed her pre-doctoral internship with the New York Psychoanalytic Society & Institute and her post-doctoral fellowship with The Metropolitan Center for Mental Health in New York City. Dr. Slye follows a patient-centered approach to help address patient concerns and achieve individual growth. She uses a modern ego psychology approach integrated with complementary methodologies and techniques to offer personalized care.
Dr. Slye received her undergraduate degree from Michigan State University (2001) and her doctorate in clinical psychology from The George Washington University (2005). She completed her pre-doctoral internship with the New York Psychoanalytic Society & Institute and her post-doctoral fellowship with The Metropolitan Center for Mental Health in New York City. Dr. Slye follows a patient-centered approach to help address patient concerns and achieve individual growth. She uses a modern ego psychology approach integrated with complementary methodologies and techniques to offer personalized care.
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.
My ideal clients are individuals feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained. Many struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, or relationship challenges. I also support parents needing guidance with their child’s behaviors. Clients often come in tired of “holding it all together” and ready for change. I provide a safe, supportive space while using CBT, EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing to build coping skills, process experiences, and increase confidence. My goal is to help you feel empowered, balanced, and in control.
My ideal clients are individuals feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained. Many struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, or relationship challenges. I also support parents needing guidance with their child’s behaviors. Clients often come in tired of “holding it all together” and ready for change. I provide a safe, supportive space while using CBT, EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing to build coping skills, process experiences, and increase confidence. My goal is to help you feel empowered, balanced, and in control.
Hi, I’m Krista!
I’m a Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW) who loves helping children, parents, and couples navigate life’s big feelings and transitions.
I specialize in working with young children, adolescents, postpartum/peripartum women, and couples. My style is warm, supportive, and down-to-earth, and I work hard to create a space where you (or your child) feel safe, understood, and supported.
Hi, I’m Krista!
I’m a Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW) who loves helping children, parents, and couples navigate life’s big feelings and transitions.
I specialize in working with young children, adolescents, postpartum/peripartum women, and couples. My style is warm, supportive, and down-to-earth, and I work hard to create a space where you (or your child) feel safe, understood, and supported.
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.
Or perhaps, you find yourself frustrated for struggling to accomplish or sustain change personally, and you find pesky habits rear their ugly head over and over. Regardless of what brought you here, I want you to know you are not alone.
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.
Or perhaps, you find yourself frustrated for struggling to accomplish or sustain change personally, and you find pesky habits rear their ugly head over and over. Regardless of what brought you here, I want you to know you are not alone.
I provide individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy.
I provide many different options of therapies, and my favorite is relational-based. I believe it is important for me to get to know and understand people as a whole before diving deeper. I like to get to know those I work with well, so I can provide the best treatment tailored to their individual needs. I am a transgender man who is active in advocacy.
I provide individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy.
I provide many different options of therapies, and my favorite is relational-based. I believe it is important for me to get to know and understand people as a whole before diving deeper. I like to get to know those I work with well, so I can provide the best treatment tailored to their individual needs. I am a transgender man who is active in advocacy.
I am also passionate about supporting individuals and families who have dealt with addictions, and codependency in their lives.
I offer supportive address : setting healthy boundaries, developing effective communication skills and heal codependency. As a continuing athlete and college tennis player who competed regularly, I integrate nutrition and exercise as part of my interventions with clients due to the strong correlation between exercise, diet and mental wellness.
I am also passionate about supporting individuals and families who have dealt with addictions, and codependency in their lives.
I offer supportive address : setting healthy boundaries, developing effective communication skills and heal codependency. As a continuing athlete and college tennis player who competed regularly, I integrate nutrition and exercise as part of my interventions with clients due to the strong correlation between exercise, diet and mental wellness.
I work with clients mainly struggling with depression, anxiety, or trauma related to family of origin.
Life is hard, but you don't have to suffer through it alone. If you have been experiencing overwhelming emotions that never seem to get better no matter what you do, I am here to offer the space to explore yourself and move towards a meaningful change together.
You may feel stuck in patterns that leave you exhausted, anxious, or disconnected.
Rather than only managing symptoms, I’m interested in understanding the root causes beneath them: the experiences, beliefs, and wounds that shaped how you relate to yourself and others.
I work with clients mainly struggling with depression, anxiety, or trauma related to family of origin.
Life is hard, but you don't have to suffer through it alone. If you have been experiencing overwhelming emotions that never seem to get better no matter what you do, I am here to offer the space to explore yourself and move towards a meaningful change together.
You may feel stuck in patterns that leave you exhausted, anxious, or disconnected.
Rather than only managing symptoms, I’m interested in understanding the root causes beneath them: the experiences, beliefs, and wounds that shaped how you relate to yourself and others.
His team of licensed counselors, social workers, and psychologists offers compassionate, personalized care for individuals, couples, and families, continuing his vision of providing accessible, high-quality mental health support.
Couples, Families, Adults, Children
His team of licensed counselors, social workers, and psychologists offers compassionate, personalized care for individuals, couples, and families, continuing his vision of providing accessible, high-quality mental health support.
Couples, Families, Adults, Children
As a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC), my passion lies in helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion, clarity, and hope. I believe that healing begins with being truly heard and understood—and that everyone deserves a safe space to explore their thoughts, emotions, and goals without judgment.
I specialize in supporting individuals through issues related to anxiety, depression, addiction, life transitions, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
As a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC), my passion lies in helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion, clarity, and hope. I believe that healing begins with being truly heard and understood—and that everyone deserves a safe space to explore their thoughts, emotions, and goals without judgment.
I specialize in supporting individuals through issues related to anxiety, depression, addiction, life transitions, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
It takes courage to ask for help during a difficult time. Many of us are used to carrying challenges alone or we worry about burdening our loved ones too much. I want to encourage you that we all need connection and support when facing hard circumstances. Counseling can be a very helpful step in making change or finding healing in your life. For 20 years I have had the honor of partnering with people as they work through relationship issues, depression, anxiety, body image concerns, substance abuse issues, grief or trauma.
It takes courage to ask for help during a difficult time. Many of us are used to carrying challenges alone or we worry about burdening our loved ones too much. I want to encourage you that we all need connection and support when facing hard circumstances. Counseling can be a very helpful step in making change or finding healing in your life. For 20 years I have had the honor of partnering with people as they work through relationship issues, depression, anxiety, body image concerns, substance abuse issues, grief or trauma.
In our sessions, I blend Existential Therapy and Internal Family Systems.
I work with individuals and couples navigating the complexities of life, love, identity, and everything in between. Whether you're facing a relational rupture, struggling to find clarity, or simply trying to reconnect with your own inner voice, this is a space where
you don’t have to figure it out alone.
In our sessions, I blend Existential Therapy and Internal Family Systems.
I work with individuals and couples navigating the complexities of life, love, identity, and everything in between. Whether you're facing a relational rupture, struggling to find clarity, or simply trying to reconnect with your own inner voice, this is a space where
you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Nearby Family Therapy Searches for Sawyer
- Benton Harbor
- Berrien Springs
- Bridgman
- Buchanan
- Coloma
- New Buffalo
- Niles
- Paw Paw
- Saint Joseph
- South Haven
- Stevensville
FAQ - About Family Therapy
What issues does family therapy help with?
Family therapy can help families navigate the complex dynamics of family life, including communication challenges and recurring conflict between family members. A therapist can help family members identify dysfunctional patterns in communication and develop healthier ways of relating. Family therapy may also be helpful during major life transitions or stressful events that affect the family system, such as grief, divorce, trauma, relocation, or a serious illness. In some cases, family therapy can support families coping with specific mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, alcohol or substance use disorders, and eating disorders. In these situations, therapy can provide education and support for family members, as well as to the individual with the mental health diagnosis.
How do I know if my family needs counseling?
Family therapy may be helpful if a family consistently struggles with conflict or communication in a way that affects daily life or relationships. It can also be beneficial when someone in the family is experiencing significant emotional or behavioral changes, such as a family member becoming aggressive, withdrawing, or struggling to cope after a traumatic event. Additionally, some concerns, such as addiction or eating disorders, may be especially important to address in the context of the family unit.
Who attends family counseling sessions?
Family counseling sessions are often attended by members of the immediate family, such as parents, caregivers, children, or siblings. However, other family members may attend when appropriate, including grandparents, stepparents, stepsiblings, or co-parents. Who attends may depend on the family’s needs, the therapist’s recommendations, and the goals of treatment.
Can family therapy be done online?
Family therapy can often be done online. Virtual sessions may be especially convenient when family members live in different locations, have busy schedules, or live in an area where family therapists are less accessible. However, online therapy may not be the best fit for every family. In-person care may be more appropriate when there are safety concerns, severe conflict, limited privacy at home, or when young children have difficulty engaging through a screen.
What therapeutic approaches are used in family counseling?
Family therapy can take different forms, including systemic family therapy (exploring how individual actions affect the family), structural family therapy (uncovering the structure and relationship dynamics of the family unit), and attachment-based family therapy (focusing on how bonds between family members shape relationships). Family therapy may also include psychoeducation, which helps family members learn more about a mental health condition and how to respond to it more effectively.
How much does family therapy cost and is it covered by insurance?
Family therapy sessions, which typically last about an hour, often range from $150 to $250 or more, depending on factors such as location, therapist experience, session length, and practice setting. In general, family therapy may cost more than individual therapy because it involves multiple participants and more complex treatment planning. Insurance coverage for family therapy varies by plan. Some plans may cover family therapy when it is part of treatment for a diagnosed mental health condition affecting one family member. However, many plans do not cover therapy for general family conflict, communication concerns, or relationship issues alone. Before starting therapy, it is important to check with your insurance provider to confirm whether family therapy is covered, what your copay or deductible may be, and whether any diagnosis, referral, or prior authorization is required.