Racial Identity Therapists in Parchment, MI

My name is Shoni and my therapeutic approach is 'you.' It's introducing "you" to the person you've been waiting to meet. I practice a variety of interventions including sand-tray therapy, art expression, CBT, person-centered, solution focused, nutritional psychology, and spirituality. I work with teens, adults, and couples. Areas of special interest include, racial identity, ADHD, trauma, foster care and adoption, and first responders. Areas of focus are assessing values, creating healthy boundaries, strategies to reduce anxiety, create a support system, and provide education on community resources.

Reaching out can be the most challenging task to engage in. Constant changes and life transitions can leave us feeling disconnected and overwhelmed. Relationships can feel strained with our partners, friends, family and even ourselves. Creating space to navigate these life impacts is one way I seek to help clients.

Every day is an opportunity to make change. But as we all know, life has a way of getting to the best of us. My goal is to meet you where you are and provide an affirming and safe place for change to occur. By the end of every session, my goal is that you walk away feeling heard, supported, and able to engage authentically with your environment. I have worked with a range of client populations, with a focus on the LGBTQ+ community, women and BIPOC. I look forward to supporting you on your journey of self discovery!

Thank you for visiting! Seeking the help that you need can be a challenge so congratulate yourself for taking the first step. As a behavioral health provider I am happy to partner with you to achieve your goals. I view each of my clients as unique, distinct and capable of greatness. I provide a holistic approach to care, addressing the relationship between the mind, body and spiritual condition. Let's work together to achieve the best you!

Life is full of twists & turns; seasons that are heavy & seasons we move through with ease. I believe we all can benefit from a listening ear & predictable support as we embrace a life of radical honesty. I count it one of my greatest joys to have the honor of holding space for others as they sit with their past, navigate their present, & dream of what their future could be. My approach is focused on strengths, & providing hope as we navigate life together. I'm passionate about meeting people with acceptance & hope; exactly where they are, however they show up in this world.

I’ve worked in many capacities including corrections, child welfare, health care, and more. The complexities of substance abuse, sexual trauma, dysfunction within a family, and mental health are some of many issues that individuals I’ve worked along side have faced. Through those different journeys, I found I really enjoy helping people! Going thru some of the darkest times of your life shouldn’t be spent alone. I love providing a safe space, one without judgement or worry to others while guiding them with evidence-based practices.

Being a therapist is truly an honor and privilege. I admire the bravery, vulnerability, and curiosity of my clients which brings them into a room with a stranger to share their most intimate struggles and life experiences with the hope of seeing life in a new way. I approach therapy with a compassionate directness that challenges my clients to break free of unhelpful patterns and develop new skills and ways of thinking that allows them to move toward the life they want to lead. I hope to help clients better manage life's curveballs with grace, compassion, and confidence knowing that, even though life is hard now, it won't always be.

My goal with anyone interested in counseling is to "meet you where you are at ". Feeling comfortable with your counseling experience is very important to me. With therapy, it is essential to provide non-judgmental feedback with an understanding that everyone is unique regarding their therapeutic needs. I am here to offer you a multidisciplinary approach regarding your concerns, rather than a "one size fits all approach". We investigate together the concerns that brought you into counseling with the idea of working together to sort out the important details. Bringing yourself to the origin of your concerns is the goal.

Everyone needs a little extra support from time to time; finding the right therapist can be a trying, anxiety provoking task. As a therapist, my responsibility and pledge to those I serve is to holistically attend to each individual. Through strengthening your inner healthy self-talk, affirming your values and beliefs, and walking alongside you to further develop your "true" self, we can build a bond of trust and hope.

My personal theoretical foundation is not limited to one approach. I believe it is necessary for counselors to be adaptive. Every client is different and our responses and approaches should be equally diverse. One person may need a cognitive behavioral approach whereas another would be more responsive to brief counseling. This eclectic approach will be applied to all clients. Techniques will vary between clients to best meet the individual client's needs.

Life has many joys as well as sorrows. It's important to stay connected and take special care of your self and seeking help when you need or want it is a good thing. Some areas I have helped people with include recovery from PTSD, divorce, death of a loved one, dealing with depression and anxiety, self-improvement, goal setting, life coaching and developing relationship and communication skills.

My desire is to support youth, adults, and families as they learn to navigate through life's challenges. Equipping them with the appropriate tools that will help them better manage their mental health. I uniquely meet the needs of my clients by being genuine, respectful, honest and uplifting.

I believe that counseling helps understand who you are and where you want to go today and in the future. As a counselor, I will provide you with an understanding of coping skills and tools as well as how to utilize them. Together, we will navigate through life's journeys. I have worked with individuals and families in a variety of settings for 10 years using various treatment modalities that promise self-care, self-recognition, and future self. I have worked with adolescents, young adults, adults, and the geriatric population through different transitions in life.

Are you feeling anxious, stressed and worried about your relationships with others? Have you experienced a life transition that is difficult? Are you wanting to gain emotional insight and healing and feel a greater sense of strength, courage and bravery? I am here to help. You don't have to go through it on your own. Areas I focus on include: couple's counseling, high school/college transitions, stress and anger issues, health-related difficulties like chronic pain and HIV, family conflict, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem and identity, grief, loss and trauma and issues related to gender identity development.

Life is ever changing and at times it can become very difficult. During these times we need others to walk us through these challenges. Together we can explore what is currently not working in your life and the changes you want to make. In sessions, we will develop the needed tools to help you make healthier choices for your life, develop skills to address problems and build a suppport system that works for you. I utilize a variety of counseling approaches and techniques to meet the needs of your situation. I work with individuals, couples and families.

Rana is trained in the Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing approach (EMDR) which works with multiple disorders. Rana is experienced in trauma (PTSD), bipolar disorder, eating disorder, borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, phobia, ADHD, anger management, and mood disorder. In her practice, Individual counseling, family counseling, couples counseling, and LGBTQ. She is well versed and knowledgeable in several counseling techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-focused therapy, Mindfulness therapy, and existential therapy.

Hello! I want to thank you for taking a step towards finding a therapist that is right for you. It is my belief that everyone can benefit from exploring ways to address, refine, and improve their mental health. In the same way that a physical ailment might stop you from doing something you love, challenges to your mental health can do the same. I have a passion for walking alongside individuals & couples seeking explorative life change, whether it is addressing an old concern, exploring current issues, or simply setting yourself up for success moving forward. It is my goal to empower clients in seeking healing and resilience.

As I think about how change occurs for a person, I am struck by the recognition that life is full of opportunities for change, for individual growth. Sometimes these opportunities are not clear to the person because the trauma, personal or relational difficulty, fear, depression, or anxiety being experienced can be so overwhelming that one's ability to take action is clouded. In my work, I have become very mindful of the resiliency of the human spirit. I have witnessed this resiliency in times of trauma, pain, and loss. My goal is to provide you with a safe space to address your concerns.

Life is complicated and, at times, stressful. It's completely understandable to want to improve things in our life and it is hard to take that first step. By seeking counseling, you are taking that step and it's a journey that I would love to help you begin. Together, we can help figure out ways for you to empower yourself, challenge some negative beliefs about yourself, manage the various sources of stress that we experience daily, and overall help create the circumstances for a happier life.