Person-Centered Therapists in 49502

Are you wrestling with how your life is impacted by your own disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity? Are you a parent struggling how to navigate the world when you have a child who has a disability or is figuring out their own identity when it comes to potentially being a part of the LGBTQ+ community? These are questions and worries that are difficult to navigate on your own. It is helpful to have an unbiased person to turn to so you can process and understand how your intersectional identities can impact your life and the lives of your loved ones.

Welcome and congrats to you for beginning this journey! Maybe it's for the first time, or maybe you've tried therapy out before. Either way I acknowledge how difficult it can be to start. I believe in the person-centered approach and meeting you where you are now. We don't need to have everything figured out, but we can work together to make steps in the right direction.

Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, isolation, sadness, trauma, grief, ineffective communication, people-pleasing, and struggling with transitions in life? Do you find it challenging to connect with a therapist who truly comprehends the intricate facets of your identity, as a Black & Brown person, member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and advocate? Our practice bridges the gap between marginalized communities and the therapists best equipped to guide healing. We invite you to lean into your journey toward growth and healing by taking the first step & scheduling with us.

I am experienced in providing Marital Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotional Freedom Techniques and Internal Family Systems, among others. I provide therapy for individuals (children ages 4-12, adolescents and adults), groups, families and couples.

I have special interest and expertise in the treatment of psycho-social issues related to traumatic brain injuries, depression and anxiety disorders, young children, adolescents, and adults, parenting support/education, home and community-based treatment, school challenges, childhood trauma, and social skills training. My rural upbringing gives me a down-to-earth perspective promoting self-efficacy, while my education and worldliness serve to inform my interventions to meet the unique needs of a diverse patient population. I strive to provide treatment that is both compassionate and competent.

Shannon is bilingual in Spanish and earned her Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Michigan State University and her Masters Degree in Social Work and Masters Degree in Public Administration from Grand Valley State University. She has over 12 years of experience working from a trauma-informed perspective with youth and adults.

My style is conversational, as I can be both a curious listener and also a gentle, unbiased person providing you with feedback to bring discoveries or awareness to parts of your life that you might not have realized before. My role is to be your guide, your emotional/mental health teammate, your cheerleader, for every person I work with.

Do you want more from your life? More peace? More joy? More hope? Existing can sometimes be difficult. Are there times that you find yourself waking up each morning just going through the motions, while simply pretending that you are fine, that life is great, and you have it all together? Meanwhile, you are struggling with thoughts of feeling stuck, fears, flashbacks of past traumas or abuse, grief, disappointments and/or relational failures. You deserve more than just to survive. Reclaim your power! It’s time to confront the fears, struggles, worries, stressors, and doubts that have been controlling your life. You deserve it!