Female Therapists in Traverse City, MI
Relationships and how to navigate difficult people - specifically how to recover from Narcissistic abuse and how to navigate living with a Narcissist.
Healing from trauma and dealing with current PTSD from trauma in childhood or past abuse.
Healing from church wounds / spiritual harm.
Depression and anxiety as it relates to feeling stuck in patterns that don’t serve.
Bodywork and difficulties with expressing emotions.
Grief and loss particularly around the death of a child.
Grief as it relates to COVID and this era of societal losses.
Recovering the loss of yourself and building back your identity for who you TRULY are.
Dreamwork
Relationships and how to navigate difficult people - specifically how to recover from Narcissistic abuse and how to navigate living with a Narcissist.
Healing from trauma and dealing with current PTSD from trauma in childhood or past abuse.
Healing from church wounds / spiritual harm.
Depression and anxiety as it relates to feeling stuck in patterns that don’t serve.
Bodywork and difficulties with expressing emotions.
Grief and loss particularly around the death of a child.
Grief as it relates to COVID and this era of societal losses.
Recovering the loss of yourself and building back your identity for who you TRULY are.
Dreamwork
Kaylee Patterson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
3 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49686
Waitlist for new clients
A trusting relationship is the most important part of working with a counselor. When we feel heard, understood and empathized with, we can begin to self-reflect and grow. It is a part of the human experience to suffer, struggle and be challenged! It is through relationship with others that our stories can be witnessed and healing can occur.
A trusting relationship is the most important part of working with a counselor. When we feel heard, understood and empathized with, we can begin to self-reflect and grow. It is a part of the human experience to suffer, struggle and be challenged! It is through relationship with others that our stories can be witnessed and healing can occur.
It's easy to start thinking we can never be happy again. My goal is helping you find your capacity for meaningful change. Having the support system of a therapist is a powerful tool. My approach is direct and engaging (and it is okay for us to use humor). I work with adults and am an active participant in the session. Life transitions can really throw us, and it is not because we are weak, it is because we are normal. I will help you use adversity to become resilient. Immediate Openings for adult Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
It's easy to start thinking we can never be happy again. My goal is helping you find your capacity for meaningful change. Having the support system of a therapist is a powerful tool. My approach is direct and engaging (and it is okay for us to use humor). I work with adults and am an active participant in the session. Life transitions can really throw us, and it is not because we are weak, it is because we are normal. I will help you use adversity to become resilient. Immediate Openings for adult Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
Hi, I’m Dawn. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified in Complementary Medicine and Wellness, Registered Yoga Teacher, Self-Image Coach, international speaker, and three-time co-author on the power of speaking your truth. I’m passionate about helping you step into your most radiant, authentic self. This may be the most rewarding work you do for yourself. Yes, there will be challenges, but also breakthroughs and plenty of wins to celebrate. Growth often comes through the work and the challenges that shape us into who we’re meant to be.
Hi, I’m Dawn. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified in Complementary Medicine and Wellness, Registered Yoga Teacher, Self-Image Coach, international speaker, and three-time co-author on the power of speaking your truth. I’m passionate about helping you step into your most radiant, authentic self. This may be the most rewarding work you do for yourself. Yes, there will be challenges, but also breakthroughs and plenty of wins to celebrate. Growth often comes through the work and the challenges that shape us into who we’re meant to be.
This step takes courage, you were brave enough to go this far in the growth process, lets move forward together. It is essential that you enter a welcoming, safe, compassionate environment where vulnerability is honored. This is a place where personal growth will thrive. Life can be challenging, confusing exciting and scary, but you are not alone. We will work together using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques (CBT) to untangle life experiences and work toward living your best life.
This step takes courage, you were brave enough to go this far in the growth process, lets move forward together. It is essential that you enter a welcoming, safe, compassionate environment where vulnerability is honored. This is a place where personal growth will thrive. Life can be challenging, confusing exciting and scary, but you are not alone. We will work together using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques (CBT) to untangle life experiences and work toward living your best life.
Perhaps you are at a crossroads in life and are struggling to find your path. You are a perfectionist with high achieving tendencies however, feel unable to calm your anxiety, depression, or negative self-talk. Your successes are undermined by a voice in your head stating, “I don’t think I’m good enough or I don’t have anything left to give.” You have successfully navigated many of life’s difficult decisions yet, your self-esteem and confidence are holding you back.
Perhaps you are at a crossroads in life and are struggling to find your path. You are a perfectionist with high achieving tendencies however, feel unable to calm your anxiety, depression, or negative self-talk. Your successes are undermined by a voice in your head stating, “I don’t think I’m good enough or I don’t have anything left to give.” You have successfully navigated many of life’s difficult decisions yet, your self-esteem and confidence are holding you back.
If you are looking for a therapist, you may be feeling hurt, lost, or stuck and aren't quite sure what will help. When our most important connections are ruptured through stress, trauma, and broken relationships, life becomes overwhelming, unmanageable and isolated. Finding a therapist who will listen with intention and compassion can help you feel understood and more connected to yourself and your world. I use a relational-style focused on increasing your awareness and insight so that you feel empowered to move forward.
If you are looking for a therapist, you may be feeling hurt, lost, or stuck and aren't quite sure what will help. When our most important connections are ruptured through stress, trauma, and broken relationships, life becomes overwhelming, unmanageable and isolated. Finding a therapist who will listen with intention and compassion can help you feel understood and more connected to yourself and your world. I use a relational-style focused on increasing your awareness and insight so that you feel empowered to move forward.
Michelle Loeffler-Rohraff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Traverse City, MI 49686
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, I am a Grand Valley State University graduate and when it came to choosing a profession it was easy as I was born a Clinical Social Worker. Over the years I have worked with individuals and families that have experienced substance abuse, socioeconomic concerns, domestic violence, sexual assault, physical, emotional abuse/neglect.
Oakley, The Certified Therapy Goldendoodle, has been working side by side with me since he was 9 weeks. With the help of his professional dog trainer he has made great progress. Oakley loves meeting new people and believes everyone is his new best friend.
Hello, I am a Grand Valley State University graduate and when it came to choosing a profession it was easy as I was born a Clinical Social Worker. Over the years I have worked with individuals and families that have experienced substance abuse, socioeconomic concerns, domestic violence, sexual assault, physical, emotional abuse/neglect.
Oakley, The Certified Therapy Goldendoodle, has been working side by side with me since he was 9 weeks. With the help of his professional dog trainer he has made great progress. Oakley loves meeting new people and believes everyone is his new best friend.
I am passionate about preparing my clients for life—both inside the home and in the world around them. Being human is hard, especially being a tiny human in a world that feels immediate and absolute, uncertain and disruptive, and full of distractions. Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, difficulty connecting with peers, or simply the brave and complicated work of being human, I provide a space where they can feel seen, supported, and equipped with tools that actually help.
I am passionate about preparing my clients for life—both inside the home and in the world around them. Being human is hard, especially being a tiny human in a world that feels immediate and absolute, uncertain and disruptive, and full of distractions. Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, difficulty connecting with peers, or simply the brave and complicated work of being human, I provide a space where they can feel seen, supported, and equipped with tools that actually help.
Welcome! I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology and my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Michigan. My work has largely focused on supporting older adults and their caregivers, which has deepened my understanding of how grief often intersects with complex family dynamics. In therapy, I provide a safe and supportive space where we can explore your experiences, coping strategies, and relationship patterns. Together, we’ll work toward greater self-awareness, clearer communication of your needs, and healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
Welcome! I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology and my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Michigan. My work has largely focused on supporting older adults and their caregivers, which has deepened my understanding of how grief often intersects with complex family dynamics. In therapy, I provide a safe and supportive space where we can explore your experiences, coping strategies, and relationship patterns. Together, we’ll work toward greater self-awareness, clearer communication of your needs, and healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating. Opening up to someone you've never met takes courage, but with the right support, it can lead to meaningful change.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, living with PTSD, coping with grief or declining health, or exploring your sexual identity, you're not alone. I provide specialized virtual counseling that offers a safe, supportive space to heal, grow, and reconnect with yourself.
Therapy should be accessible. If you're in Michigan, you can connect with me through Headway for convenient and secure virtual sessions designed to fit your life.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating. Opening up to someone you've never met takes courage, but with the right support, it can lead to meaningful change.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, living with PTSD, coping with grief or declining health, or exploring your sexual identity, you're not alone. I provide specialized virtual counseling that offers a safe, supportive space to heal, grow, and reconnect with yourself.
Therapy should be accessible. If you're in Michigan, you can connect with me through Headway for convenient and secure virtual sessions designed to fit your life.
Jessie is passionate about children’s mental health, the LGBTQIA+ community, and mental wellness for people of all ages. She believes in the vital importance of personal relationships and connections, and her work is based on the establishment of trust and rapport between herself and her clients. One of the most important things to her is making her clients feel safe, heard, and cared for. She is a firm believer that every human is deserving of compassion and respect and that each individual is the expert on their own lives.
Jessie is passionate about children’s mental health, the LGBTQIA+ community, and mental wellness for people of all ages. She believes in the vital importance of personal relationships and connections, and her work is based on the establishment of trust and rapport between herself and her clients. One of the most important things to her is making her clients feel safe, heard, and cared for. She is a firm believer that every human is deserving of compassion and respect and that each individual is the expert on their own lives.
My focus is on helping clients find joy and fulfillment in their lives. I provide a supportive and transformative environment where clients can work on anxiety, depression, life transitions, and trauma while embracing a happier and more joyful life. Many of us are spending much needed energy reacting to our emotions and letting them control our day to day life. Emotions are important, but they do not have to control you! To learn more about my practice you can visit my website.
My focus is on helping clients find joy and fulfillment in their lives. I provide a supportive and transformative environment where clients can work on anxiety, depression, life transitions, and trauma while embracing a happier and more joyful life. Many of us are spending much needed energy reacting to our emotions and letting them control our day to day life. Emotions are important, but they do not have to control you! To learn more about my practice you can visit my website.
We can get stuck in unhealthy relational patterns with ourselves and others that impact our mood and sense of self. We fear disconnection, rejection, and loneliness. What we desire is to be heard, known, and valued by others. What I hope to provide is a space and partner to acknowledge and express our needs, understand our roles, set boundaries with others, and feel safe and secure in ourselves. Together we can foster a deeper understanding of yourself and provide tools to help cope with life's challenges.
We can get stuck in unhealthy relational patterns with ourselves and others that impact our mood and sense of self. We fear disconnection, rejection, and loneliness. What we desire is to be heard, known, and valued by others. What I hope to provide is a space and partner to acknowledge and express our needs, understand our roles, set boundaries with others, and feel safe and secure in ourselves. Together we can foster a deeper understanding of yourself and provide tools to help cope with life's challenges.
Do you feel like you are struggling to know who you are and how to make tough changes in your life? Are you struggling with complex trauma or dissociative issues? I help people strengthen their sense of self, work through challenges, and build the confidence they need to move forward. My focus is on supporting individuals who are navigating trauma symptoms, struggling with a crisis, experiencing dissociation, living with neurodivergent conditions, or just struggling in life.
Therapy with me is meant to feel safe, straightforward, and supportive. There’s no judgment—just honest communication and space to be understood.
Do you feel like you are struggling to know who you are and how to make tough changes in your life? Are you struggling with complex trauma or dissociative issues? I help people strengthen their sense of self, work through challenges, and build the confidence they need to move forward. My focus is on supporting individuals who are navigating trauma symptoms, struggling with a crisis, experiencing dissociation, living with neurodivergent conditions, or just struggling in life.
Therapy with me is meant to feel safe, straightforward, and supportive. There’s no judgment—just honest communication and space to be understood.
You’ve worked so hard to put the past behind you. But, every time you think you may finally be making some progress, something happens to convince you otherwise. You tense up when it's time to go to work and you’re too exhausted and distracted to concentrate at work. It's hard to get out of bed in the morning and face another day. Friends and family notice you’re distant and irritable. Something needs to change. I can help you look at the roots of your pain and help you feel better.
You’ve worked so hard to put the past behind you. But, every time you think you may finally be making some progress, something happens to convince you otherwise. You tense up when it's time to go to work and you’re too exhausted and distracted to concentrate at work. It's hard to get out of bed in the morning and face another day. Friends and family notice you’re distant and irritable. Something needs to change. I can help you look at the roots of your pain and help you feel better.
Emily Friske
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
1 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49684
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling stuck? If you’re struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, or life transitions, you don’t have to face it alone. I specialize in supporting young adults and middle-aged adults, including those navigating pregnancy and the changes that come with it. My approach is centered on creating a safe, non-judgmental space where we can work together through your challenges. I wholeheartedly believe in the transformative power of the therapeutic relationship.
Are you feeling stuck? If you’re struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, or life transitions, you don’t have to face it alone. I specialize in supporting young adults and middle-aged adults, including those navigating pregnancy and the changes that come with it. My approach is centered on creating a safe, non-judgmental space where we can work together through your challenges. I wholeheartedly believe in the transformative power of the therapeutic relationship.
My background is in science, education, and art. I believe in the power of creativity and communication to solve complex problems. Sometimes we just need a teammate to help us process what we're going through and make a plan for moving forward. I see individual adults with a variety of mental health concerns like panic disorder, grief, and depression.
My background is in science, education, and art. I believe in the power of creativity and communication to solve complex problems. Sometimes we just need a teammate to help us process what we're going through and make a plan for moving forward. I see individual adults with a variety of mental health concerns like panic disorder, grief, and depression.
Many clients who work with me feel that their romantic, family, or career relationships have left them drained, overfunctioning, and out of touch with who they really are. This imbalance often leads to symptoms and behaviors that cause additional layers of distress, and to undervaluing their own emotional lives. I also see many clients with high sensitivity, deep empathy, and an extended capacity for care that can leave them feeling different or disconnected. Their goals for therapy are to feel more authentic in their relationships, more at ease in their bodies, and more at peace in the world around them.
Many clients who work with me feel that their romantic, family, or career relationships have left them drained, overfunctioning, and out of touch with who they really are. This imbalance often leads to symptoms and behaviors that cause additional layers of distress, and to undervaluing their own emotional lives. I also see many clients with high sensitivity, deep empathy, and an extended capacity for care that can leave them feeling different or disconnected. Their goals for therapy are to feel more authentic in their relationships, more at ease in their bodies, and more at peace in the world around them.
Need some help? I did too. No one has it all together. I work with frustrated parents, kids & teens with behavioral/mood issues, searching young adults, & individuals dissatisfied with their life. Life is a journey, at times through the journey we can lose our sense of direction, hope, and purpose. I would like to come along side of you on your journey, & help you find solutions so you can move forward!
Need some help? I did too. No one has it all together. I work with frustrated parents, kids & teens with behavioral/mood issues, searching young adults, & individuals dissatisfied with their life. Life is a journey, at times through the journey we can lose our sense of direction, hope, and purpose. I would like to come along side of you on your journey, & help you find solutions so you can move forward!
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.