Anxiety Therapists in Traverse City, MI

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Danielle Popovits
Master Social Worker, LLMSW
Online Only
As founder of Heart of Magdalene Therapy PLLC and clinical therapist with Serenity Point Counseling & Wellness, PLLC, I provide evidence-based therapy through a fully remote telehealth practice to individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and major life transitions.
My approach is rooted in IP Neurobiology and Attachment Theory, drawing from CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed care to help clients understand patterns, regulate difficult emotions, and move forward with clarity and stability. I offer a grounded, nonjudgmental space where collaborative, honest conversations lead to meaningful change.
As founder of Heart of Magdalene Therapy PLLC and clinical therapist with Serenity Point Counseling & Wellness, PLLC, I provide evidence-based therapy through a fully remote telehealth practice to individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and major life transitions.
My approach is rooted in IP Neurobiology and Attachment Theory, drawing from CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed care to help clients understand patterns, regulate difficult emotions, and move forward with clarity and stability. I offer a grounded, nonjudgmental space where collaborative, honest conversations lead to meaningful change.
(231) 448-8900 View (231) 448-8900
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Hayden Scott
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
The weight of anxiety, depression, and trauma can loom large, casting shadows over your days.
Therapy is a journey where clients discuss their current challenges and past experiences with a skilled professional. Together, we explore pathways to resolution and healing. I utilize evidence-based practices, including EMDR and Brainspotting, to support pre-teens, teens, young adults, and adults as they navigate their unique paths to growth and well-being.
The weight of anxiety, depression, and trauma can loom large, casting shadows over your days.
Therapy is a journey where clients discuss their current challenges and past experiences with a skilled professional. Together, we explore pathways to resolution and healing. I utilize evidence-based practices, including EMDR and Brainspotting, to support pre-teens, teens, young adults, and adults as they navigate their unique paths to growth and well-being.
(231) 624-8635 View (231) 624-8635
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Collaborative Trauma Solutions
Counselor
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Life can leave us feeling disconnected — from ourselves, from others, or from the life we want to be living. I help individuals, couples, and families build resilience, repair relationships, and move forward after trauma, loss, or chronic stress. My work is grounded in trauma-informed, relationship-centered care that honors your lived experience while supporting meaningful change. My expertise includes strengthening relationships within families and work for busy and driven adults. I host Intentional Parenting Workshops, EMDR Burnout Workshops, and Reimaging Relationships Workshops for Women.
Life can leave us feeling disconnected — from ourselves, from others, or from the life we want to be living. I help individuals, couples, and families build resilience, repair relationships, and move forward after trauma, loss, or chronic stress. My work is grounded in trauma-informed, relationship-centered care that honors your lived experience while supporting meaningful change. My expertise includes strengthening relationships within families and work for busy and driven adults. I host Intentional Parenting Workshops, EMDR Burnout Workshops, and Reimaging Relationships Workshops for Women.
(231) 273-2450 View (231) 273-2450
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Brendan O'Donnel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
3 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49686
Are you are experiencing anxiety or depression?
At Navigation Therapy, Brendan offers a safe and supportive environment to explore pathways to balance and well-being. Brendan believes that learning new skills is just as important as being authentically heard.
Are you are experiencing anxiety or depression?
At Navigation Therapy, Brendan offers a safe and supportive environment to explore pathways to balance and well-being. Brendan believes that learning new skills is just as important as being authentically heard.
(231) 442-0898 View (231) 442-0898
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Sara Diesel
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, TLLP
1 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49684
You may feel stuck, anxious, or worn down from trying to balance it all.
I use an integrative, evidence-based approach drawing from ACT, CBT, DBT, and humanistic therapy. Together, we’ll build tools to manage anxiety and stress, navigate transitions, and reconnect with your values to help you create meaningful, lasting change and live with greater purpose and wellbeing.
You may feel stuck, anxious, or worn down from trying to balance it all.
I use an integrative, evidence-based approach drawing from ACT, CBT, DBT, and humanistic therapy. Together, we’ll build tools to manage anxiety and stress, navigate transitions, and reconnect with your values to help you create meaningful, lasting change and live with greater purpose and wellbeing.
(231) 729-2422 View (231) 729-2422
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Jordan Sanger
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Traverse City, MI 49684
Lately you’ve been anxious and on edge, and it’s beginning to cause stress on your family and maybe even your friends.
You're motivated and want to manage the scary symptoms of anxiety because it's beginning to crush your self-esteem. Together, we will explore your negative thought patterns, with zero judgement - this is your safe space. We will practice skills and shift mindsets so you will feel more confident and in control of your thoughts when feeling anxious or on edge.
Lately you’ve been anxious and on edge, and it’s beginning to cause stress on your family and maybe even your friends.
You're motivated and want to manage the scary symptoms of anxiety because it's beginning to crush your self-esteem. Together, we will explore your negative thought patterns, with zero judgement - this is your safe space. We will practice skills and shift mindsets so you will feel more confident and in control of your thoughts when feeling anxious or on edge.
(231) 508-7324 View (231) 508-7324
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Kristen A. Kish
Psychologist, PhD, LPC, NCC
Traverse City, MI 49684
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Kish is a counselor, therapist, and counseling psychologist. She believes that people have gifts and talents that can help them manage difficulties in their lives. She uses a strengths-based approach, integrating people's gifts, personal resources, social supports, and spiritual beliefs. A variety of therapeutic approaches may be used, tailored to individual needs. Dr. Kish prides herself in working collaboratively. People must be interested and invested in their own change. The more people are involved in creating the changes they want to see in their life's mosaic, the more likely those changes are to occur and sustain.
Dr. Kish is a counselor, therapist, and counseling psychologist. She believes that people have gifts and talents that can help them manage difficulties in their lives. She uses a strengths-based approach, integrating people's gifts, personal resources, social supports, and spiritual beliefs. A variety of therapeutic approaches may be used, tailored to individual needs. Dr. Kish prides herself in working collaboratively. People must be interested and invested in their own change. The more people are involved in creating the changes they want to see in their life's mosaic, the more likely those changes are to occur and sustain.
(231) 525-7184 View (231) 525-7184
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Amy Jane Loeb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
2 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49686
I draw from evidence-based approaches and have specialized training in working with anxiety, dissociation, and PTSD.
My work is primarily informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS), often called “parts work,” which helps clients better understand and relate to the different parts of themselves that make up their emotional landscape. I also integrate Polyvagal Theory, offering nervous-system-informed support to help you understand and calm your stress responses.
I draw from evidence-based approaches and have specialized training in working with anxiety, dissociation, and PTSD.
My work is primarily informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS), often called “parts work,” which helps clients better understand and relate to the different parts of themselves that make up their emotional landscape. I also integrate Polyvagal Theory, offering nervous-system-informed support to help you understand and calm your stress responses.
(231) 525-3056 View (231) 525-3056
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Troy A Elenbaas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Traverse City, MI 49686
I work largely with: depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, addiction, relationships, or certain personality issues.
With me you will have both light and deep conversations about your life journey, past and present. Along the way, you will find me being both logical and discerning in identifying issues of concern.. As a practical and pragmatic person, I try to customize my responses to your issues by weaving some form of one or two of many different approved counseling modalities into our sessions. I believe we heal with some combination of our head, our heart, and our spirit, and that presents differently with every client . I enjoy working from a Christian perspective when appropriate for you. Pricing as low as $100 is often available.
I work largely with: depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, addiction, relationships, or certain personality issues.
With me you will have both light and deep conversations about your life journey, past and present. Along the way, you will find me being both logical and discerning in identifying issues of concern.. As a practical and pragmatic person, I try to customize my responses to your issues by weaving some form of one or two of many different approved counseling modalities into our sessions. I believe we heal with some combination of our head, our heart, and our spirit, and that presents differently with every client . I enjoy working from a Christian perspective when appropriate for you. Pricing as low as $100 is often available.
(231) 879-5090 View (231) 879-5090
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Carole Theresa Calvert-Baxter
Counselor, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
With over 19 years of experience, I specialize in helping adults navigate career challenges, life transitions, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem and imposter syndrome.
With 19 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor and 25 years as a Health Care Executive I believe that taking care of your mental health is one of the most loving things you can do for yourself. It is the foundation from which everything else is built on. While getting here may not have been easy I want you to know that I am truly glad you are here.
With over 19 years of experience, I specialize in helping adults navigate career challenges, life transitions, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem and imposter syndrome.
With 19 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor and 25 years as a Health Care Executive I believe that taking care of your mental health is one of the most loving things you can do for yourself. It is the foundation from which everything else is built on. While getting here may not have been easy I want you to know that I am truly glad you are here.
(231) 660-8525 View (231) 660-8525
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Theresa M Carey
Counselor, LPC, NCC
Traverse City, MI 49684
There are many approaches to addressing the state of life we find ourselves living in. I practice holistic integrative care that addresses the whole person - mind, body, spirit. Healing is a journey, in which I offer support by creating, establishing and maintaining open and direct relationships with clients. My goal is to assist in bringing balance, and restoring energy and passions through traditional therapies or energy based interventions. My focus is to help individuals, couples and families acknowledge the strengths they have and to bring relief to defeating beliefs and behaviors.
There are many approaches to addressing the state of life we find ourselves living in. I practice holistic integrative care that addresses the whole person - mind, body, spirit. Healing is a journey, in which I offer support by creating, establishing and maintaining open and direct relationships with clients. My goal is to assist in bringing balance, and restoring energy and passions through traditional therapies or energy based interventions. My focus is to help individuals, couples and families acknowledge the strengths they have and to bring relief to defeating beliefs and behaviors.
(231) 225-9195 View (231) 225-9195
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Ty Curtis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
2 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49684
Waitlist for new clients
Whether it's illness, depression, anxiety, doubt, grief, or shame, the end of a relationship, an engagement or marriage, the loss of a loved one, the birth of a child, or the achievement of a long-term goal, I can help you remove the roadblocks and get back on the path to your best life.
I have spent my career working with people at some of the most difficult times in their life, and am passionate about helping all people remove the mental and emotional barriers that too often hold them back from leading more successful and fulfilling lives with their families, spouses, children, friends and co-workers.
Whether it's illness, depression, anxiety, doubt, grief, or shame, the end of a relationship, an engagement or marriage, the loss of a loved one, the birth of a child, or the achievement of a long-term goal, I can help you remove the roadblocks and get back on the path to your best life.
I have spent my career working with people at some of the most difficult times in their life, and am passionate about helping all people remove the mental and emotional barriers that too often hold them back from leading more successful and fulfilling lives with their families, spouses, children, friends and co-workers.
(231) 928-5147 View (231) 928-5147
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Dr. Diana Ro
Psychologist, PsyD
Traverse City, MI 49684
We fear disconnection, rejection, and loneliness.
I provide therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in racial identity, adoption, LGBTQ+, social justice, and spirituality. I also specialize in ADHD and psychodiagnostic testing. My goal is to assist you process underlying issues, identify skills, and foster resilience.
We fear disconnection, rejection, and loneliness.
I provide therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in racial identity, adoption, LGBTQ+, social justice, and spirituality. I also specialize in ADHD and psychodiagnostic testing. My goal is to assist you process underlying issues, identify skills, and foster resilience.
(231) 577-2576 View (231) 577-2576
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Jackie Hein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LMSW, CAADC
Traverse City, MI 49684
Are you struggling with things that have happened to you or that you’ve done? That struggle is a normal reaction to abnormal events that may have left you feeling unlike yourself. It becomes consuming, costing you time with loved ones and friends, money, sense of peace, sleep, pleasure, joy, or your health and you want nothing more than to be yourself again; maybe even find yourself for the first time ever. I don't judge and am here to listen and be with whatever is going on with you, to provide a safe holding place for emotions and problems, and, if you’re ready, to facilitate interventions to help you reach your personal goals.
Are you struggling with things that have happened to you or that you’ve done? That struggle is a normal reaction to abnormal events that may have left you feeling unlike yourself. It becomes consuming, costing you time with loved ones and friends, money, sense of peace, sleep, pleasure, joy, or your health and you want nothing more than to be yourself again; maybe even find yourself for the first time ever. I don't judge and am here to listen and be with whatever is going on with you, to provide a safe holding place for emotions and problems, and, if you’re ready, to facilitate interventions to help you reach your personal goals.
(231) 518-3004 View (231) 518-3004
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Dawn Gaden
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NBCC
1 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49686
I work with individuals navigating low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, grief, life transitions, and more.
My true passion is in integrating the transformative practice of intenSati, which is a mind-body-spirit method that teaches you to move your body, change your brain, and activate a positive state. I bring a deep understanding of the connection between mind, body, and spirit to support you in living authentically and building a positive self-image.
I work with individuals navigating low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, grief, life transitions, and more.
My true passion is in integrating the transformative practice of intenSati, which is a mind-body-spirit method that teaches you to move your body, change your brain, and activate a positive state. I bring a deep understanding of the connection between mind, body, and spirit to support you in living authentically and building a positive self-image.
(231) 624-5583 View (231) 624-5583
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Rebecca R. Swenson
Psychologist, PhD
Traverse City, MI 49684
Is your child overly worried or fearful?
I provide cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavior, and interpersonal therapy for anxiety, OCD & body-focused repetitive behaviors, and eating disorders in a professional, confidential, and caring environment at the Commons. I have specialized training in child/adolescent therapy and pediatric health psychology (coping w/ chronic illness/medical issues).
Is your child overly worried or fearful?
I provide cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavior, and interpersonal therapy for anxiety, OCD & body-focused repetitive behaviors, and eating disorders in a professional, confidential, and caring environment at the Commons. I have specialized training in child/adolescent therapy and pediatric health psychology (coping w/ chronic illness/medical issues).
(231) 201-5460 View (231) 201-5460
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Earlene Blevins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Traverse City, MI 49684
Do you find yourself struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, or adjusting to challenging life circumstances?
My approach is holistic and collaborative, recognizing your wholeness, resourcefulness, and uniqueness. Together, we will customize our sessions according to your individual needs, building the necessary tools to navigate life's challenges, foster growth, and empower you to lead an authentic and fulfilled life.
Do you find yourself struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, or adjusting to challenging life circumstances?
My approach is holistic and collaborative, recognizing your wholeness, resourcefulness, and uniqueness. Together, we will customize our sessions according to your individual needs, building the necessary tools to navigate life's challenges, foster growth, and empower you to lead an authentic and fulfilled life.
(231) 303-9859 View (231) 303-9859
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Charity Manke
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
3 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49684
My focus is helping teens and adults navigate anxiety, depression and life changes such as divorce, work/school struggles, illness, and loss.
Since 2003, I have helped children, teens, and adults cope with and overcome the emotional and behavioral issues hindering their happiness and confidence. Helping others recognize what their own joyful, balanced life looks like and empowering them, step by step, to achieve it is my passion.
My focus is helping teens and adults navigate anxiety, depression and life changes such as divorce, work/school struggles, illness, and loss.
Since 2003, I have helped children, teens, and adults cope with and overcome the emotional and behavioral issues hindering their happiness and confidence. Helping others recognize what their own joyful, balanced life looks like and empowering them, step by step, to achieve it is my passion.
(231) 333-5322 View (231) 333-5322
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Traverse Health Clinic
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Traverse City, MI 49686
There are a variety of reasons you might want to receive behavioral health services: Adjustment issues, anger, anxiety, chronic illness, communication issues, depression, grief/loss, panic, parenting issues, relationship issues, stress management, addictions, or trauma.
At Traverse Health Clinic, we provide behavioral health and recovery services for adults and behavioral health services for adolescents—no established primary care relationship required. Our licensed therapists are trained to help with life stressors, mental health concerns, or recovery issues, working collaboratively with you to build constructive skills for handling challenges that interfere with daily life. Our approach is goal-oriented and centered entirely around your needs and the objectives you want to achieve. We're here to support you every step of the way.
There are a variety of reasons you might want to receive behavioral health services: Adjustment issues, anger, anxiety, chronic illness, communication issues, depression, grief/loss, panic, parenting issues, relationship issues, stress management, addictions, or trauma.
At Traverse Health Clinic, we provide behavioral health and recovery services for adults and behavioral health services for adolescents—no established primary care relationship required. Our licensed therapists are trained to help with life stressors, mental health concerns, or recovery issues, working collaboratively with you to build constructive skills for handling challenges that interfere with daily life. Our approach is goal-oriented and centered entirely around your needs and the objectives you want to achieve. We're here to support you every step of the way.
(231) 241-9349 View (231) 241-9349
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Lisa Bildeaux
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Online Only
My focus is mainly on adults who struggle with trauma, depression, bipolar, anxiety, panic, trouble with interpersonal relationships, work stressors, deconstructing from religion, and LGBTQIA+.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). It is my honor to walk through each of my clients' journeys with them as they heal, find themselves, refine themselves, and/or begin to live their authentic selves. My approach to therapy is eclectic as I believe not just one approach works for everyone. My first approach to therapy is person-centered to meet you where you are at and what you need. I utilize an emotion-focused approach and psychoeducation to help you begin to process emotions that you've found too hard to do on your own.
My focus is mainly on adults who struggle with trauma, depression, bipolar, anxiety, panic, trouble with interpersonal relationships, work stressors, deconstructing from religion, and LGBTQIA+.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). It is my honor to walk through each of my clients' journeys with them as they heal, find themselves, refine themselves, and/or begin to live their authentic selves. My approach to therapy is eclectic as I believe not just one approach works for everyone. My first approach to therapy is person-centered to meet you where you are at and what you need. I utilize an emotion-focused approach and psychoeducation to help you begin to process emotions that you've found too hard to do on your own.
(231) 227-3049 View (231) 227-3049

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Anxiety Therapists
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.

What are the most common types of treatment for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.

How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.

How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.