Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in 49307

In the 30 plus years I have worked as a psychologist, the most frequent comment I hear from clients is that they appreciate my warmth, plainspoken feedback, and practical suggestions for change. I have worked effectively with people of all ages, orientation, and ethnicity over a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, and health related problems. Treatment interventions I have used over the years include cognitive behavioral techniques, traditional counseling, biofeedback, hypnosis, and family therapy among others. I look forward to talking with you!

In nearly 25 years of connecting and working with people, the most common feedback received from clients is an appreciation for the comfortable, relaxed, and supportive therapeutic relationship I strive to promote. I value the collaboration in working alongside my clients as they invest in working to identify goals, obstacles, road blocks, and strive to integrate effective solutions to achieving positive growth and change. A key component of this proven process is to develop a therapeutic strategy and approach that best meets the individual's expressed needs and desires to support positive life change.

Let's work together to change your story. Your health and mental wellness are important to me. I will do what I can through our counseling connection to move you forward in a positive direction. I am passionate about and committed to empowering you to make choices and implement change toward life balance and wellness. My priority is maintaining a trusting, safe, productive, and private relationship with you.

If I am not accepting new clients, as a free courtesy, I will offer help in finding someone that is a good fit for you. I believe in supporting and guiding clients to find their own answers, using a holistic, supportive, and integrated approach that encompasses the mind, body, and spirit. Through personal growth and development, we can learn to change our destiny and replenish our positive energy. It is finding our own inner strengths; the power to find our own answers and to rid ourselves of negative self-talk so that we can be at peace with the decisions we make, without unwelcome influence and/or advice.

Life is messy and rarely plays out the way we plan. The ups and downs can leave us feeling worn and ragged. I have spent my career working with people from all walks of life. I believe each individual deserves time and space to heal so they can live their best life.

I often work with individuals facing challenges that arise from life transitions, identity, relationships, parenting, career/college, and family conflict. Many topics of concern include but are not limited to symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, trauma background, and grief. My approach to therapy focuses on honoring your strengths and meeting you exactly where you are.

As a clinician, I believe in meeting clients where they are, identifying their strengths and barriers, in order to assist in developing a personalized plan for treatment and life management. I do not believe in a “cookie-cutter” method, and I am very open to exploring new methods and using multiple approaches to help each client individually. I assist my clients with understanding their behavior patterns and the changes they want to make while in treatment. Being in therapy means some form of change. Change can be different from client to client because each client has unique needs.

Overwhelmed by life? Tired of trying to figure it out on your own? Feeling lost and wondering where to go next? On this journey of life, there are mountains and valleys and at times it is difficult to navigate. You are not alone. In the course of counseling, I will come alongside you by creating a safe space to share, learn, and develop new skills to help facilitate change, healing, and growth. To do this, I use a client-centered approach, meaning I will use a variety of techniques and tailor services to meet your individual needs and style of learning.