Therapists in Three Rivers, MI

Sometimes life challenges us with difficult circumstances and painful emotions. At these times we may not be able to see our way out with any clarity. A compassionate guide can be helpful. I have a deep respect for one's capacity to heal and I invite the integration of mind, body, spirit and emotions into this process. I explore with you the themes in your life that create blocks to feeling centered and fulfilled. While it is important to hear what you are saying, it is also important to hear what you are not saying, providing a deeper kind of listening.

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 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.

I believe that clients have within themselves an amazing ability to self-heal, and the role of the counselor is to find and tap into that ability. I also believe it is important to learn about each client's world and to develop a relationship where clients can feel understood and supported while learning about themselves. This creates the space for exploring the choices they have and any changes they may want to make toward more personal fulfillment. Therapy for children may involve consultation with parents who need support meeting their child's challenges. Play therapy is used with children.

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.

Seeking out therapy is tough, but that feeling of being stuck, out of control , afraid and like life is unmanageable is worse. I blend my 20 years of mental health experience with lived experiences to deliver an assertive , straight forward and realistic approach to our work together. We will work together to identify those thoughts and emotions that lead to the behaviors and actions you wish to change. We will develop practical strategies for immediate symptom relief as well a long term resolutions. You deserve this time and effort .

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.

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 believe therapy should be accessible to any individual with mental health challenges they are battling. As a therapist, I feel like clients should be able to address these in a safe space where they feel empowered, and have their privacy and confidentiality respected. Our lives don’t always goes to plan but we have the power and ability to improve it.

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.

Therapy is a collaborative relationship that seeks to resolve issues, promote well-being, and personal growth. Being that life is a journey, there will be ups and downs. The therapeutic process can alleviate painful emotions, anxiety, highlight resiliency, increase insight and self-awareness, develop positive coping strategies, and manage behavioral and psychological symptoms. Regardless of the issue(s), or where you are, together we can work toward getting you where you want to be.