Art Therapy in Tecumseh, MI

We all have the answers within and my job is to empower you to remember this truth. Most of my clients see a gradual relief from symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter. I provide a comfortable environment for you to be your authentic self as you explore your inner and outer worlds. Laying everything out in front of you gives you the ability to take a step back, see things from a different perspective, and decide what is and isn't working for you. Your inner world provides a direct impact on your outer world so when you start making changes within it shifts your reality.

Welcome to Mia Online Therapy! Congratulations on your first step in gaining your happy life back! Our virtual counseling services are based in Adrian, Michigan. We ensure a safe and compassionate environment by believing that the experience of genuinely being recognized and heard can be transformative. When working with our clients, we use neuroscientific evidence and main theories with empirically supported treatments. A safe, compassionate, and supportive environment is essential in the journey of mental healing. We use a holistic approach and give attention to a person’s body, mind, and spirit.

As an LCSW psychotherapist, I am deeply committed to empowering individuals on their healing journey. My extensive training in trauma-informed care, solution-focused therapy, CBT, and certifications in integrative mental health & intellectual disabilities form the foundation of my practice. With a compassionate and empathetic approach, I specialize in treating a diverse range of challenges, including childhood abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, anxiety, depression, medical & parenting concerns. I believe in fostering a safe and non-judgmental space, where clients can explore their experiences, emotions, and thoughts freely.

My ideal clients are humans! Everyone’s life experiences, struggles, past and future matters! I deeply respect your experiences and acknowledge that you are the expert on your own life. Your thoughts, feelings, and insights are important to me, and I approach our work together with warmth and curiosity for your unique perspective. I strive to empower you to trust your instincts, tap into your inner wisdom, and make choices that align with your values and goals. Together, we will collaborate as equal partners, working towards greater self-awareness, growth, and well-being.

I thoroughly enjoy helping clients to be authentically themselves within a safe and comfortable space. Each person is unique in their own way, and because of this they may need a unique approach in therapy. I look at the therapeutic relationship as a team, we can collaborate together to work on any issues that may be troublesome. Transparency is an important part of the therapeutic relationship, and I encourage it on both sides in order to create a non-judgmental space.

I’m here to help those who have been called, or might consider themselves a "highly-sensitive" individual. The sensitivity might be a result from experiencing trauma, or due to sensory processing difficulties. Specifically, I support those with Autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorders, Chronic Illness and family conflict. In therapy, clients are looking for a safe space to process their life experiences. As a late diagnosed and identified neurodivergent therapist, my goal is to empower my client who may experience the world in this beautiful and "different" way.

Choosing to enter into counseling is not an easy decision. My main goals as a therapist are: 1. To provide the client with a safe environment in order to help them feel comfortable expressing themselves. 2. To gather as much information as possible in order to address their unique needs & provide the best counseling. 3. To utilize a variety of approaches and tailor the counseling to each individual to help the client live with more peace & purpose. Being flexible, knowledgeable & open as a therapist is important. I participate in continuing education on a regular basis in order to provide relevant counseling for my clients.

As a counselor and art therapist, my approach comes with an understanding that people are multifaceted. When challenges arise, there is no cookie-cutter fix for the situation you may be facing as you are unique, and your therapy should be tailored to your needs. Talking about difficult matters can be hard, but it can be a little easier when you know you have someone you can trust to discuss them with. I come to sessions with the goal of being supportive, resourceful, authentic, and empathetic since building rapport is crucial to the therapeutic alliance.

My clinical treatment experiences have included work with children diagnosed with a developmental delay, children and caregivers who have experienced trauma, I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, & Child-Parent Psychotherapy, young adults children who have experienced intense stress, trauma, physical or emotional separation from loved ones, and/or loss. I aim to strengthen the protective factors found within these primary relationships.

I have faith in the idea that people can, and do change. In my experience, change is not always a linear process. Often, when trying to change a situation or behavior, people fall short or stumble. Being able to truly evaluate an individual's strengths and building upon those, allows for the needed empowerment to overcome our barriers. I am passionate about helping individuals to overcome various behavioral health concerns. Whether you are facing addiction, anxiety, anger issues, grief, stress, depression or trauma, I use a strengths based approach, coupled with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to build upon your inherit resiliency to affect change.

Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, substance use, and/or other mental health diagnoses, I want to provide a safe environment for you so that you can overcome your struggles. We will work together to attain your short- and long-term goals, fulfill your personal growth, increase self-love and worth, discover your purpose, and learn and implement new coping mechanisms. I want to create an environment for self-exploration and expression.

My ideal client is one that is struggling but wants to improve. Neurodevelopmental disorders are my JAM! ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Autism Spectrum Disorders is where I direct much of my clinical experience. It's important to me that my clients (and their parents/families/teachers) understand the uniqueness of their disorder and how to turn a perceived deficit into a SUPERPOWER. All children are wonderful gifts, and I love helping children discover and embrace their best selves. A diagnosis does not define you, your child, or your family.

Life has many challenges and sometimes they seem overwhelming. Whether you are going through a life transition, struggling with relationship issues, feeling stuck or experiencing other difficult emotions, you and I will work as a team to address your challenges. As a therapist, my goal is to listen to your needs and cultivate a constructive therapeutic relationship of equals. In a non-judgmental and supportive environment, we will develop tools that help you move forward and let you take action toward positive change. I hope to provide a safe space where you feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and feelings.

If you are like me, the step of reaching out to someone when you're struggling is the hardest part. I do my best to offer a welcoming environment to all people. I have training in helping people who have experienced trauma or stress in their life, teaching skills to help clients feel more in control of their emotions, and guiding people to learn what coping skills they can use to get through more difficult times in their life! I know that each person is unique, so my treatment approach is different for each individual.

The first step towards healing and growth is often the hardest, and I am honored to be able to walk alongside my clients through this work. I embrace differences of all kinds in my practice and aim to create a space where we will collaborate towards goals, develop resiliency skills, and identify strengths to highlight what makes you who you are. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist, I give clients the choice to integrate art making with evidence based, psycho therapeutic practices as a supportive, nonjudgmental tool for communication and expression.

Do you feel stuck, unmotivated, or not like "yourself"? I'm here to help you find peace of mind, freedom, & personal relief to take charge of your life. I'm an Integrative Internal Family Systems counselor & Adlerian art therapist, with 12+ years of experience, who excels in addressing mood shifts, anxiety, work-life balance, grief, & trauma. I listen with an insightful, patient disposition and an engaging, compassionate heart when we talk about your values, identities, and challenges. Together, we approach obstacles to discover new solutions & apply intuitive skill sets, gaining newfound confidence, authenticity, & wholeness.

I’m so glad you have taken the necessary steps to begin your healing journey and I’m looking forward to working together. As a therapist, I have learned that a person’s greatest pain can also be their greatest source of strength. I help my clients, who include children, adults and families, to find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships so they can know themselves as peaceful, complete, whole and safe. I will offer and assist with psychological education on specific issues, remain solution-focused, and always listening without judgment.