Therapists in Okemos, MI
Angelica Kim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Okemos, MI 48864
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about helping women, & adolescents who are going through the hardships life can bring us. Living in today's society brings challenges that can feel suffocating on top of daily life tasks and hardships. Avoiding painful areas of our lives can lead to addictions to cover up those feelings, however dulling the pain with harmful addictive behaviors can further add hurt to ourselves and the ones around us. We each have strengths and assets, instead of avoiding the challenging areas, I encourage clients to engage in personal growth and exploration, to dig in and discover the areas they can evolve and grow.
I am passionate about helping women, & adolescents who are going through the hardships life can bring us. Living in today's society brings challenges that can feel suffocating on top of daily life tasks and hardships. Avoiding painful areas of our lives can lead to addictions to cover up those feelings, however dulling the pain with harmful addictive behaviors can further add hurt to ourselves and the ones around us. We each have strengths and assets, instead of avoiding the challenging areas, I encourage clients to engage in personal growth and exploration, to dig in and discover the areas they can evolve and grow.
Johand Rodríguez-Fernández
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Okemos, MI 48864
Welcome to my practice! First and foremost, I should tell you that I value, acknowledge, and respect the important step you are taking by looking for a therapist. Every person has a different way to achieve fulfillment, and we all have in common the challenges that life brings us in the road. Understanding that mental health does not necessarily mean the absence of illness, my goal in psychotherapy is to help you understand how to use your own experiences and psychological resources to be a better version of yourself. My practice is focused on the provision of individual therapy in English and Spanish.
Welcome to my practice! First and foremost, I should tell you that I value, acknowledge, and respect the important step you are taking by looking for a therapist. Every person has a different way to achieve fulfillment, and we all have in common the challenges that life brings us in the road. Understanding that mental health does not necessarily mean the absence of illness, my goal in psychotherapy is to help you understand how to use your own experiences and psychological resources to be a better version of yourself. My practice is focused on the provision of individual therapy in English and Spanish.
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Christopher Biek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823 (Online Only)
Life is an ever-changing journey with so many pitfalls and struggles, it is hard to keep ahead. So many people find themselves struggling with low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and other issues that keep us stuck in old patterns. Ideally, I am looking for people who want to make change, even if they feel resistant to the idea right now. Personally, I look to help those individuals who are at least contemplating growth, change, and coming out of the self-constructed safety box. We are not simply looking for the light, we are searching for the source within you. Simply put, people who want to be the favorite version on themselves.
Life is an ever-changing journey with so many pitfalls and struggles, it is hard to keep ahead. So many people find themselves struggling with low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and other issues that keep us stuck in old patterns. Ideally, I am looking for people who want to make change, even if they feel resistant to the idea right now. Personally, I look to help those individuals who are at least contemplating growth, change, and coming out of the self-constructed safety box. We are not simply looking for the light, we are searching for the source within you. Simply put, people who want to be the favorite version on themselves.
Jennifer Raquel Taylor-Perry
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lansing, MI 48933 (Online Only)
I am a hype-guy by nature and a therapist by trade. My goal is to support you in meeting your goals, trusting your instincts and getting back to who and what you would have been if no one ever told you who or what to be. I already believe in you, and when we are finished, I know you will believe in you too!
I am a hype-guy by nature and a therapist by trade. My goal is to support you in meeting your goals, trusting your instincts and getting back to who and what you would have been if no one ever told you who or what to be. I already believe in you, and when we are finished, I know you will believe in you too!
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Dr. Tonia Ballantyne
Limited Licensed Psychologist, PsyD, LLP, CTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I believe each person has the right to exist safely within their world and every relationship they hold in it. I prioritize cultivating an environment of openness, understanding, and overall “humanness” within treatment. Rather than implying I consistently know “what’s best” for my clients, I advocate for a collaborative relationship in which there is an understanding that no treatment is ever “one size fits all.”
I believe each person has the right to exist safely within their world and every relationship they hold in it. I prioritize cultivating an environment of openness, understanding, and overall “humanness” within treatment. Rather than implying I consistently know “what’s best” for my clients, I advocate for a collaborative relationship in which there is an understanding that no treatment is ever “one size fits all.”
Savannah Dakota
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Southgate, MI 48195
Hello, I’m Savannah (she/her). I am a Native (Ojibwa) woman originally from Michigan's Upper Peninsula. One of the most important parts of therapy is having a connected and trusting relationship with your therapist. I approach sessions with empathy and curiosity, often by asking open-ended and follow-up questions, so that I can get to know the true you and get a feel for what life is like in your shoes. I appreciate the strength and vulnerability it takes to open up and speak about your challenges, and would be honored to walk alongside you in your journey.
Hello, I’m Savannah (she/her). I am a Native (Ojibwa) woman originally from Michigan's Upper Peninsula. One of the most important parts of therapy is having a connected and trusting relationship with your therapist. I approach sessions with empathy and curiosity, often by asking open-ended and follow-up questions, so that I can get to know the true you and get a feel for what life is like in your shoes. I appreciate the strength and vulnerability it takes to open up and speak about your challenges, and would be honored to walk alongside you in your journey.
Jacques D Short
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, TMLP
Verified Verified
Livonia, MI 48150
I focus on the connectedness among developmental, social, relational, and cultural factors. I have experience working with a diverse population of clients, including children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I work with clients dealing with many different issues. I have worked with clients from a myriad of racial and ethnic backgrounds but have focused experience working with Black and Native American clients striving to work through race-related stress and racial identity concerns. I work with sexual identity and gender identity concerns (e.g., trans, questioning, gender non-conforming).
I focus on the connectedness among developmental, social, relational, and cultural factors. I have experience working with a diverse population of clients, including children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I work with clients dealing with many different issues. I have worked with clients from a myriad of racial and ethnic backgrounds but have focused experience working with Black and Native American clients striving to work through race-related stress and racial identity concerns. I work with sexual identity and gender identity concerns (e.g., trans, questioning, gender non-conforming).
Live Your Best Life Coaching
PhD, MA
Verified Verified
Detroit, MI 48221 (Online Only)
I work with women, men, and teens of color seeking coaching to manage difficult times, depression symptoms, and addressing experiences of social and community harm. Learn more about me at www.bestlifecoach.co.
I work with women, men, and teens of color seeking coaching to manage difficult times, depression symptoms, and addressing experiences of social and community harm. Learn more about me at www.bestlifecoach.co.
Holly Doerr
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Accepting new clients. In our practice you will experience a warm and welcoming environment. Are you struggling with stress? Are trying to find balance again? My goal is to help you discover your strengths and happiness again. I am passionate about working with people who struggle to get through their day to day for a myriad of reasons including their relationships with others, overall stress, and feelings of anxiety or depression. I have availability for Telehealth services, and provide in-person sessions in our Farmington Hills location.
Accepting new clients. In our practice you will experience a warm and welcoming environment. Are you struggling with stress? Are trying to find balance again? My goal is to help you discover your strengths and happiness again. I am passionate about working with people who struggle to get through their day to day for a myriad of reasons including their relationships with others, overall stress, and feelings of anxiety or depression. I have availability for Telehealth services, and provide in-person sessions in our Farmington Hills location.
Marissa Stringer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
I am passionate about navigating identity and self-worth through challenging life transitions. Generally, I work from a trauma-informed, psychodynamic theoretical perspective. I also incorporate elements of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical-Behavior Therapy, and Narrative Therapy into my treatment approaches. I adjust my approaches based on your individual needs and preferences. I believe that it is important to address the symptoms that cause you distress, but that it is not beneficial to you to focus only on symptom management.
I am passionate about navigating identity and self-worth through challenging life transitions. Generally, I work from a trauma-informed, psychodynamic theoretical perspective. I also incorporate elements of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical-Behavior Therapy, and Narrative Therapy into my treatment approaches. I adjust my approaches based on your individual needs and preferences. I believe that it is important to address the symptoms that cause you distress, but that it is not beneficial to you to focus only on symptom management.
Virginia Martinez
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP, CTP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 (Online Only)
As a Counseling Psychologist and Certified Trauma Professional, my practice centers on facilitating the transformative journey of healing. I collaborate with clients to co-create a therapeutic environment conducive to exploring and addressing their unique challenges. Utilizing a psychodynamic framework within an integrative approach, I provide a non-judgmental space where clients can navigate issues such as disordered eating, body image concerns, post-traumatic stress, trauma healing, anxiety, and depression.
As a Counseling Psychologist and Certified Trauma Professional, my practice centers on facilitating the transformative journey of healing. I collaborate with clients to co-create a therapeutic environment conducive to exploring and addressing their unique challenges. Utilizing a psychodynamic framework within an integrative approach, I provide a non-judgmental space where clients can navigate issues such as disordered eating, body image concerns, post-traumatic stress, trauma healing, anxiety, and depression.
LaTonya Zibi
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LPC, MDiv, MTS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (Online Only)
I value the therapeutic alliance, striving for a collaborative, flexible, and safe journey as we work together on your unique path. I use a holistic approach, implementing both traditional psychology and spirituality/metaphysics to help achieve your goals, develop coping skills, gain insights, and build a sense of empowerment. Common areas explored in my practice revolve around themes such as anxiety/depression, grief, life purpose, relationships, existential meaning, healing, and much more.
I value the therapeutic alliance, striving for a collaborative, flexible, and safe journey as we work together on your unique path. I use a holistic approach, implementing both traditional psychology and spirituality/metaphysics to help achieve your goals, develop coping skills, gain insights, and build a sense of empowerment. Common areas explored in my practice revolve around themes such as anxiety/depression, grief, life purpose, relationships, existential meaning, healing, and much more.
Amanda Bernés
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Hello, I'm happy to have the opportunity to support you on your journey towards greater emotional well-being. I’ll meet you where you’re at with a compassionate and collaborative approach while working with you to navigate life's challenges to create a safe space for growth and healing. I strive to provide a supportive experience as we focus on your unique history. We will employ evidence-based practices while working to gather an understanding of your past to establish your present and future goals.
Hello, I'm happy to have the opportunity to support you on your journey towards greater emotional well-being. I’ll meet you where you’re at with a compassionate and collaborative approach while working with you to navigate life's challenges to create a safe space for growth and healing. I strive to provide a supportive experience as we focus on your unique history. We will employ evidence-based practices while working to gather an understanding of your past to establish your present and future goals.
Alicia Rose
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Ferndale, MI 48220 (Online Only)
Feeling overwhelmed or stuck? I'm here! As a therapist, I focus on your unique needs with empathy. You're not just a client, you're an individual with a story. I make sessions feel like supportive chats, not clinical visits. Together, we'll navigate challenges and uncover strengths. Whether it's anxiety, relationships, trauma, or personal growth, I'm here to help. Let's journey together toward positive change!
Feeling overwhelmed or stuck? I'm here! As a therapist, I focus on your unique needs with empathy. You're not just a client, you're an individual with a story. I make sessions feel like supportive chats, not clinical visits. Together, we'll navigate challenges and uncover strengths. Whether it's anxiety, relationships, trauma, or personal growth, I'm here to help. Let's journey together toward positive change!
Kimberly S Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CBIS
Verified Verified
Saginaw, MI 48638 (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience in counseling as wll as teaching undergraduate and graduate social work students. I have worked with both adult and children who have experienced trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ issues and concerns, family conflict, domestic violence, and substance use disorders. My passion is to empower individuals to find their path and their happiness, so they are able to move forward.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience in counseling as wll as teaching undergraduate and graduate social work students. I have worked with both adult and children who have experienced trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ issues and concerns, family conflict, domestic violence, and substance use disorders. My passion is to empower individuals to find their path and their happiness, so they are able to move forward.
Whitney Davis-Simmons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
Rockford, MI 49341 (Online Only)
First, please take a moment to be proud that you’ve found yourself here, taking this step. It may feel chaotic and intimidating but remember this is all progress you’ve chose to make in order to gain some insight. I am focused on understanding your life story, values, goals and expectations. I strive to utilize your personal experiences, along with my expertise to help you to identify and establish new meanings for these challenging situations. As well as provide you with the appropriate tools to tackle life’s obstacles as they come.
First, please take a moment to be proud that you’ve found yourself here, taking this step. It may feel chaotic and intimidating but remember this is all progress you’ve chose to make in order to gain some insight. I am focused on understanding your life story, values, goals and expectations. I strive to utilize your personal experiences, along with my expertise to help you to identify and establish new meanings for these challenging situations. As well as provide you with the appropriate tools to tackle life’s obstacles as they come.
Tanesha Weems
Pre-Licensed Professional, LLMSW
Verified Verified
Commerce Township, MI 48390
Are you feeling lonely, anxious or stressed? My goal with therapy is to provide a brave space for you to release and feel comfort. I put my clients first in a person centered approach to allow you to feel heard. I hope to provide support in ways that you may not have felt before and assist in breaking down barriers to a new you. Dealing with the ups and downs life can present can be hard. You’ve made the right decision to find strength within yourself to keep pushing on.
Are you feeling lonely, anxious or stressed? My goal with therapy is to provide a brave space for you to release and feel comfort. I put my clients first in a person centered approach to allow you to feel heard. I hope to provide support in ways that you may not have felt before and assist in breaking down barriers to a new you. Dealing with the ups and downs life can present can be hard. You’ve made the right decision to find strength within yourself to keep pushing on.
Skyler Nuñez
Counselor, LLPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49506 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As a transgender person I understand the value of advocacy, affirmation, and support. I believe in being a strong advocate for not only change but justice and equity. I strive to create a safe, affirming, and nonjudgmental space to exist as you navigate your mental health journey. I will walk alongside you helping your strengths shine through and continue to grow.
As a transgender person I understand the value of advocacy, affirmation, and support. I believe in being a strong advocate for not only change but justice and equity. I strive to create a safe, affirming, and nonjudgmental space to exist as you navigate your mental health journey. I will walk alongside you helping your strengths shine through and continue to grow.
Danielle Wray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grand Blanc, MI 48439 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with people from all walks of life, backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. I have experience working with men, women, and children. I believe showing up authentically with ourselves and others is one of the bravest and most liberating things we can do in our lives. Therapy is a safe place to remember who we truly are and discover the power that each of us possess to create a life that we enjoy.
I enjoy working with people from all walks of life, backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. I have experience working with men, women, and children. I believe showing up authentically with ourselves and others is one of the bravest and most liberating things we can do in our lives. Therapy is a safe place to remember who we truly are and discover the power that each of us possess to create a life that we enjoy.
Justine E. Braford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
*Currently CLOSED to new patients. Please email for referral options* I am a licensed clinical social worker with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Michigan State University and a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan with a speciality in Interpersonal Practice and Health. I completed my post-Graduate certificate in Sexual Health and Sex education at the University of Michigan and am a fully AASECT Certified Sex Therapist.
*Currently CLOSED to new patients. Please email for referral options* I am a licensed clinical social worker with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Michigan State University and a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan with a speciality in Interpersonal Practice and Health. I completed my post-Graduate certificate in Sexual Health and Sex education at the University of Michigan and am a fully AASECT Certified Sex Therapist.
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Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Therapists
Why might an individual want to see a therapist specializing in open relationships and consensual non-monogamy?
A client seeking help with an open or consensually non-monogamous relationship will prefer to talk with a professional whom they can count on to be nonjudgmental. Talking with a supportive therapist may on its own help relieve some of the stigma and challenges partners face. That said, the most important factor in the success of any type of therapy is the ability of the client and practitioner to form a strong, trusting bond. For this reason, an individual or couple could find success with a therapist who does not specialize in non-monogamous relationships but with whom they can build trust.
When should open or consensually non-monogamous partners seek counseling?
Like other couples, polyamorous partners typically seek counseling when they face relationship challenges they can’t solve themselves. In non-monogamous relationships, this could include breaches of trust, including infidelity; unclear rules or violations of boundaries; jealousy of outside partners; the stress of juggling the needs of multiple partners; or the effect of high partner turnover on children. Like those of other couples, polyamorous bonds can be threatened by increasingly frequent arguments, poor or dysfunctional communication, diminished emotional or physical intimacy, or the feeling that something is wrong, even if they don’t know what it is.
Do therapists have special training to gain expertise in open relationships and consensual non-monogamy?
No, but individuals seeking help with non-monogamous relationships would most likely consult a licensed professional with specific training in couples counseling or couples therapy. Couples counseling and couples therapy both involve teaching concrete strategies to navigate conflict in relationships. A good therapist can engage both partners as they explain these approaches but can also work with a single partner.
How long does therapy for consensually non-monogamous couples typically last?
Couples therapy for any type of couple, tends to be relatively time-limited, lasting around 12 weeks on average. A good therapist will tailor sessions to the individual partners’ emotions and sometimes their past, along with patterns found to be repeating in the relationship. In many cases, clients should expect their therapist to assign “homework” between weekly sessions.