Therapists Beginning With V in Michigan

Hi! Are you struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety, stress, weight issues, habits that no longer serve you, or just feeling stuck without direction or purpose? If you want to make lifestyle changes, but just don't know where to begin. If you want to experience well-being, happiness, joy, and peace and learn how to create this in your life, feel free to call me! I would be honored to help you navigate life and live in a way that is authentic, empowering and transformative.

Hello! I'm so glad that you're here. My name is Megan Vaccaro and I am a Licensed Master Social Worker. I graduated from Wayne State University and have been counseling for 20 years. I work with individuals ages 6+, couples, and families on issues such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, behavior issues, family conflict, trauma/abuse, and parenting issues. My treatment approach includes cognitive behavioral therapy which works with challenging distorted thinking. It's helpful to know how to challenge negative thoughts in order to have more positive experiences.

Do you feel overwhelmed, depressed or anxious ?Allow me to help you find NEW DIRECTIONS toward PERSONAL, RELATIONAL and SPIRITUAL WHOLENESS. I am passionate to work with INDIVIDUALS and COUPLES to find fulfillment in life. I have a special interest in RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING, as well as WOMEN issues such as depression, anxiety, abuse or parenting issues. My desire is to empower you emotionally and cognitively so you can take control over your life's difficulties. My main goal is to help you explore new strategies to turn today's emotional and spiritual struggles into life-long victories.

Do you assume that people don't like you or are you uncomfortable in social situations? If you fear rejection and have difficulty saying "no" to others there is hope and help for you. A high self-esteem is necessary to feel loved and and accepted by others and it underpins all positive experiences in life. The benefits of improving your self-esteem include an increase in self-confidence, happiness and more enjoyable social interactions.

Maggie has experience working with clients of all ages in a private practice setting, utilizing both individual therapy and psychological assessments. Maggie has specific experience working with individuals seeking bariatric surgery, neuropsychological disorders, as well as experience with those seeking more generalized counseling. She works from a person-centered perspective, as she believes the client should have input in how counseling sessions go and what they want to spend their time talking about and working on. Her work at Michigan Psychological Care includes both therapy and psychological assessments.

I help clients get to the root of their issues through the evidenced base and life approaches, be it life changes, midlife crises, or just need to get back on track. This is all done through a person-centered approach where we focus on the needs and desires of the client. Goals are attainable in any case, I only ask for honesty reflection of self.

Life can feel stressful and unmanageable at times. Are you or your child struggling with feelings of sadness or anxiousness? Have you experienced a traumatic event? Having someone with an outside perspective could be exactly what you need to navigate this time in your life! I specialize in working with children, teens, and adults who experience anxiety, depression, stress, life-transitions, grief and loss, and trauma. My approach is client-centered and trauma-informed, meaning that I prioritize the needs and experiences of my clients and work to create a safe and supportive environment for healing.

Val has been honored to serve parents, couples, children, and individuals for over a decade in clinical practice. Her work has been in treating families and children with emotional impairments, attachment-based work around maternal/paternal trauma, maternal depression, and anxiety, and/or other factors that impact relationships in pregnancy, infancy and early childhood, and working with people who need help anchoring to a life worth living that have engaged in self-harm or suicidal ideation. She uses a range of practice tools and knowledge that include active participation, mindfulness practice, and validation in heavy doses.

My counseling service was created to help individual adults and couples untangle the ineffective and unhealthy patterns in life and relationships. Clients receive deep, lasting results with me because we address not just your most pressing problems, but also explore the problematic patterns in life that contributed to your current distress. I have a warm, engaging, open style that provides a trusting environment for successful therapy and change in the lives of my clients.

As a therapist specializing in children, adolescents, and teens, my mission is to create a brave and welcoming space for young clients to embark on a transformative journey of self-awareness, healing, and empowerment. My approach is non-stigmatizing and trauma-informed, and I am dedicated to helping young individuals navigate the unique challenges they face during this critical phase of life. With compassion and understanding, my goal is to support young clients and their families in achieving authentic happiness, balance, and satisfying relationships in their lives.

I know life is messy and complex. Our paths are filled with challenging experiences, unexpected thoughts, and raw emotions. You may find you have parts of yourself feeling disconnected, unrecognizable, or not meeting expectations you have held. You may be noticing shifts in your identity, your relationships, or the roles you play. I am here to walk alongside you as you begin this journey of discovery and healing.

As owner & practicing clinician at Pyramid of Hope Counseling, LLC my goal is to provide the best mental health services to families throughout Northern Michigan. Our clinicians, Dee Harbaum, Kelly Miller, Rebecca Verville and Laura Jeffries have expertise in working with Infants, Children, Adolescents, Adults, Parents & Couples with Depression, Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Trauma, Relationships, Addictions, Behavioral, Adjustment & Phase of Life Transitions & Career-Related Issues. Jill is a qualified supervisor for LPCs in the state of Michigan.

Welcome, choosing a therapist is a very personal decision. I will bring to our work over 20 years of experience. I have extensive expertise working with individuals, couples, and families. I treat a wide variety of life problems including anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I am committed to helping each client live their life to its fullest in happiness and confidence.

I have been working in the mental health field for 45+ years. I have seen many trends in therapy come and go but found the only thing that helps others is the techniques that they can use on their own outside of the therapist's office. It is my mission to help others help themselves.

We all want to live our best life, but sometimes anxiety, depression, or just the “stuff” in life gets in the way. Maybe you feel stuck in a job, relationship, or situation that just doesn’t bring you joy anymore. Maybe you get so worried about making a wrong choice that it's hard to make a choice at all. We all feel a little lost sometimes and just don’t know where to go from here, how to make our dreams a reality, how to feel fulfilled, how to have a purpose.

I'm ready to be a collaborative partner with you to get you where you want to be. My role in that partnership is providing options, ideas, solutions, and the strategies to get there. I like to use the term "level up", as a description of honing the strengths and tools you already have. Together we can refine those skills you already have and also offer new approaches and mental tools that you can incorporate in your personal development journey. I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) methods combined with solutions focused Motivational Interviewing in session. Tell me what you want to accomplish and let's level up!

Therapy should help you get better. My goal is to help clients move through difficult situations and make changes in their lives that contribute positively to their health. While I am a certified complex trauma therapist and specialize in treating combat related PTSD, I have also helped clients struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and infidelity. As a coach, I help clients to achieve personal goals such as losing weight or managing anger. Some people are wary of seeing a therapist, but my straight forward approach and focus on finding solutions has been an attractive option for even the most hesitant clients.

We all have it within us to overcome the obstacles that stand in our way. I am here to help you through your personal struggles, empowering you to live a life full of meaning. Whether you are struggling with a negative self-image, an addiction or habit that doesn't serve your well-being, overwhelming anxiety, sadness, stress, or are simply looking for more clarity and focus to start living a life filled with purpose, I am here for you.

Hi, I'm Jen. As a therapist, I work with individuals of all ages & their families. The therapy is collaborative in nature, working alongside clients experiencing a variety of stressors, such as anxiety or depression, within relational contexts. These stressors affect all types of relationships and our lives in general. My focus and intention with clients is to provide a space where they feel safe and comfortable to process concerns while implementing specific client strengths and developing new strategies to reach personal bests.