Therapists in Saint Johns, MI

I approach therapy with a high importance placed upon building and maintaining a strong therapeutic alliance, and utilizing a collaborative approach to tailor treatment to the needs of the clients I work with. I work with a variety of therapeutic issues, including but not limited to: anxiety, depression, adjustment to life transitions, relationship challenges, and substance abuse. My integrative treatment approach draws upon psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and narrative models.

Anne works will all gender expressions, sexual orientations, races, and religions. She finds the most success with those who have decided that they are ready and committed to learning about themselves and starting their new journey of growth, trusting the therapeutic process together.

Life is full of experiences that challenge us and shape us, often including periods of grief and loss and learning to adjust to our environment. I am confident in my over 10 years of social work experience, that together we can navigate through the challenges you are facing. Whether you are navigating a life transition, facing grief and loss, working through a complicated situation or relationship or just realizing that you need more tools for your own self-care, reaching out is the first step. Additionally, I have experience supporting people with cancer and their families, recognizing this is a unique experience.

Throughout my clinical experience, I've developed a real passion for working with women and fellow therapists. I am honored to work with those who have experienced trauma, grief & loss, pregnancy & fertility issues, and those in the healing/helping professions. Each person's narrative is so unique and important, and I consider it a great privilege to help folks shift their narratives from ones of struggle & hurt to ones of strength & growth.

I am passionate about helping my clients discover their full potential. My goal is to build genuine trust with you, promote personal growth, and enable healing, and restoration. Together, we will define your path and make a plan for you to become the person you want to be. We will explore your past and learn coping strategies to deal with your daily challenges, and fears. My approach includes unconditional positive regard, and a genuine concern for your well-being. I make use of many modes of therapy such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBD), Psychotherapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused, as well as others.

While navigating through life we are often presented with struggles and challenges that may be difficult to resolve on our own and require guidance and support from someone to successfully push through these challenges with positive outcomes. As a therapist, this is where I come in; I intend to provide individuals (families and couples) a safe haven to explore and work through any area(s) of your life in which you desire to change and/or improve. It is of great importance to me that the client/therapist relationship is established upon openness, candid, with active communication on behalf of both, the client and the therapist.

Are you searching for positive changes in yourself, your relationship, or your family? Perhaps you are seeking improvements in your self-image, relationships, or are hoping to learn some new patterns of behavior? I offer a safe and understanding environment in which individuals, couples and families of all backgrounds may work towards healing and growth. Together we can assess your individual goals, and identify realistic solutions to everyday issues based on your unique strengths. In session I will meet you with honesty, empathy, and usually a laugh or two.

Relationships are very complex and can become challenging, especially in today's fast-paced world. Throughout our lives, we create stories in relation to those challenges that inform how we interact in the world. My goal is to create a safe space where you can share freely and we can work together to understand how your stories are impacting you and your relationships. Using a narrative approach, I will help you to identify your strengths and find your voice in re-authoring your life story together in a way that reflects your personal goals and values.

How many times have you looked at this website? (Yea, me too. I wondered if this would be the best way to connect with clients). And now you are trying to find a good therapist–someone who will relate to you. Let me start off by stating how important I think mental health is to the well-being of an individual. I believe that it colors everything that one does. While life isn’t always perfect, one can look at life- process, develop options and just try it out. It really isn’t clear cut like that and processing takes time. Maybe that is why I am in this field–to help people to look at their lives and to make their lives better.

When life goes differently than anticipated you may be left grieving, feeling disconnected from life, or from yourself. You deserve to have a compassionate space to process and honor your experiences. Together, we'll explore the stories of your life, understanding how past experiences continue to shape your present reality. Our work will include building resiliency, using your voice to live more authentically, and establish boundaries to create more peace in your life. With a relationship built on trust and compassion, you're invited to explore your deepest truths and strengthen your relationship with yourself.

I see therapy as a gateway to strengthening our authentic self through healing, learning, acceptance and growth. It is often through our self-proclaimed imperfections that we find the greatest gifts, insights and points of focus that help us understand and become clear about the path we are walking and the possibilities that are before us. We have all known suffering, loss, trauma and despair. These experiences may shape us but they do not have to define us.

“In a society that says, ‘Put yourself last,’ self-love and self-acceptance are revolutionary.” – Brene Brown. Managing life with mental health can feel quite difficult, overwhelming, and sometimes feel impossible. These are common feelings when dealing with significant life stress. Therapy is a great way to regain your love for life again as well as learn how to make self-love a priority in your life. You are not alone in your journey through life, and I want you to know that I can help. I have worked with a diverse group of people throughout my career, and I hope to help everyone learn that their happiness in life is important.

I believe therapy is most effective when there is an authentic connection within a non-judgmental environment. Through a collaborative understanding, my hope is to provide a safe space for clients to grow and enhance heir overall well-being while creating an individualized therapeutic experience. To provide this kind of therapy, I adopt a holistic approach and rely on empathy as a guiding principle. I incorporate elements of mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy.

Rayna currently has -immediate- availability for in-person and virtual sessions for kids ages 4 and up & young adults! Rayna works with children, adolescents, and young adults facing various challenges, such as depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, grief, peer relationships, and family difficulties. Rayna believes that each individual holds a unique perspective on their situation, as well as the strength & potential to work through challenges.

In the dark of night, the flower bloomed. My ideal client is sick of going in cycles, feeling badly, of the same old patterns occurring in their life that don't serve them or their loved ones. You want to talk to someone who's been through dark times themselves; who can understand and is equipped to help. You want resolution for those things that happened; for those fears. You are often overwhelmed, find yourself reliving the past, worrying about the future, and/or missing out on the present. It can be better! Asking for help is a catalyst for personal progress, growth and success- however you define it. Why not go for it?

Life is not as simple as a storybook; there is no linear storyline, no frivolous love interest, no secret ingredient to success, and definitely not as predictable as we’d like it to be. Luckily, we are not books. We are much more fluid—we can change the narrative whenever, wherever, or however we would like. When it really comes down to it, we are the author of our own stories. It is up to us to move in a way that will make or break our future.

Your life is a story, full of significant characters. There are scenes that you live out and roles that you play. Through the sharing of your story, with trusted others, you come to understand how key characters and scenes in your life have shaped you and contribute to who you have become. It is important to understand your role in your story. Reflecting and sharing your story helps you see important themes you continue to play out in your significant relationships keeping you from the joy, connection, and peace you desire.

I work both individually and in groups with men/boys seeking support exploring how masculine socialization relates to their problems, and cultivating healthier masculinity to heal themselves, their interpersonal relationships, and patriarchal systems of gender-based oppression in their communities. I also work with a variety of clients of different backgrounds and experiences looking for a therapist with an anti-oppressive lens, who will regard the client as the expert on their life and experiences, and see their struggles in the integrated context of the personal, cultural, and universal levels of their human experience.