Preteen Therapists in Barry County, MI

Lacee is a clinical social worker who has a variety of experience working with individuals of all ages. Lacee earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Criminal Justice from Olivet College in 2012, and she then went on to earn her Master’s in Social Work (M.S.W.) from Western Michigan University in 2020.

Everyone has down days and feel emotions like depression, anxiety, anger, etc. I would like to offer an outside point of view as well as suggestions to help with your relationships. I specialize in self-esteem and communication because I believe we all have a desire to learn to value ourselves and connect with others. My focus is generally on identifying thoughts and behaviors that are negatively affecting your day to day life.

I’m a professional and licensed social worker with over 8 years of expertise in assisting people with depression, anxiety, grief, adolescent struggles, substance abuse and trauma. I combine my clinical expertise, spiritual gifts, energetic healing, light codes, hypnosis, CBT, Mindfulness and much more to clear and reprogram your quantum field. I remove outdated codes, activate latent spiritual gifts, and reprogram clients into alignment with their highest reality, happiness and soul expression. I enjoy leaving the 4 walls of my office and am willing to meet clients for hikes. NOTE: Not all services are covered by insurance.

I am a seasoned, compassionate therapist, with over 25 years of counseling experience in assisting you to navigate life and heal inside & in your various relationships. EMDR is the most powerful tool for healing that I have acquired to help you find inner strength and peace. Along with EMDR, I have been trained in an adjunct treatment called LENS to reset the brain and optimize its functioning and ability to calmly focus. These adjunct treatments turn out to be a winning combination for many seeking inner peace, healthy self-esteem, & more wholeness. I am also skilled in helping you gain and maintain your addiction recovery.

Where is the instruction manual for this thing called life? Even with a wealth of knowledge and experience, life can be very tough. Sometimes it's a struggle because someone we love is hurting, or we are hurting because something happened, or we just feel sad, afraid or stuck. It can feel pretty hopeless trying to figure it all out on our own. The story doesn't have to end there; hope can often be found even in the darkest of places.

Hi! My name is Jessica! I'm deeply passionate about making a genuine difference in the world of outpatient mental health. From navigating the complexities of anxiety disorders and depression to supporting those going through grief and bereavement, I'm here to lend an understanding ear and a helping hand. I believe that even in the darkest moments, there's potential for resilience and renewal.

Life happens to each and every one of us. Sometimes life struggles are too much and we need help in our life journey. I believe counseling is a wonderful way to get the help that you need when the journey of life is just too much. I will meet you where you are and provide an atmosphere to be heard and to heal. I know that each person has their own unique story to share and I will provide you with the encouragement and guidance that therapy offers.

I strive to create a compassionate and safe environment where clients can experience lasting change and growth in their lives. I enjoy working with clients of all backgrounds. In my work I incorporate creativity with proven techniques including Cognitive Behavior Therapy and other techniques to provide treatment that is individualized and the best fit for each client's needs. I take a person-centered, solution focused approach that is safe while challenging at the same time. Our treatment plan will be specific to your wants and needs.

I work with children, adolescents, adults and families with varying challenges and symptoms. I have specialized training in providing care to those who experience depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and systemic family concerns. Every individual is unique and presents with unique needs, to which I will meet with where you are currently at. I will join you on your journey to help achieve your goals and work towards personal growth and healing. Change is hard. Self-growth is hard. Both are the most rewarding things you can do for your self!

My therapy approach is to embarking on a journey of discovery with compassion, listening for themes of untapped desire, yearning, and disentangling the confines that seem limiting from our potential for goal attainment. Together we can illuminate the darkness of unexplored beauty that lies in the wreckage of unprocessed past to embolden you to pursue future aspirations.

Circumstances are building and you fear that its weight will eventually grow to crush and consume you. You have so much to manage and yet you long to just let go of it all. You’re ready for a change, but it is terrifying. To face it may cause you to crumble, nevertheless, you will yourself to get through each day. If this sounds familiar and you wish to do more than get by, it is possible to flourish again. I aim to create a safe and empowering environment built upon a trusting therapeutic relationship so you can successfully heal from anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief and work toward thriving in your daily life.

Hello, are you struggling with anger, anxiety, depression, past family hurt or trauma? Are you an adult trying to figure out what your future looks like? If you are I would love the chance to work with you to reach your fullest potential. Author Richard Rohr stated in his book Falling Upward “When you get your, ‘who am I?' question right, all or your, ‘what should I do?’ questions tend to take care of themselves” and I believe that it is incredibly important to start to answer that question and begin to move forward into a healthier life.

I'm passionate about providing support and compassionate counseling to individuals, couples, & families facing life-challenging crises, addictions, or illness with a heart of sincere concern. I assist clients in developing healthy life skills, resolving conflict, and accessing needed resources as they seek to fulfill their personal, family, and vocational goals. I'm experienced in a breadth of crises and family needs through years of church-based pastoral care and clinical counseling. I provide Individual, Couples, and Family Counseling, and Group Therapy. I can help address Men's Issues, Grief Support, and Conflict Mediation needs.