Strength-Based Therapists in 49441

I have worked with children and families in numerous positions from schools, therapy, and medical primary care settings. My passion lies in working with young children, teens, and families as they go through life transitions. I have completed a Sport Social Work Certification to work specifically with athletes who are struggling with mental health impacting their performance and within their personal life.

I believe we have the innate ability to live in pure bliss and peacefulness even if we have had traumatic histories or we currently are experiencing something painful in our lives. I did not always believe pure bliss was possible and used to subscribe to the pathological view of mental health which I was taught in school. But what I’ve learned through my years of experience, both as a client and a therapist, is that if we look for pathology we see pathology and people will never truly reach their full potential.

My focus is supporting children, youth, adults & families with behavior and thought changes for those experiencing sadness, anger, irritability, nervousness, lack of motivation, sleeping to much or to little, negative thoughts/feelings, anxiety, depression, traumatic events, family dysfunction, and parenting challenges. Together, we will assess your needs and use your strengths to build a therapeutic approach that works for you. I use a variety of interventions and will work to understand what you need and find what fits you. Sessions can take place in person at my Muskegon office or teletherapy throughout Michigan.

Harbor Psychological Associates is an established group of experienced, skilled and compassionate mental health professionals providing confidential, quality services. We are psychologists and counselors who are here to help adults, children, couples and families who are dealing with a wide range of issues. Our therapists are licensed and/or certified in their respective disciplines, have advanced degrees and specialty training. We offer both telehealth and in-person sessions. Our offices are in a beautiful old home located in the historic district of downtown Muskegon.

Regardless of what is bringing you in to therapy, my goal is to provide a safe and accepting space to promote healing. I am experienced in working with adolescents and adults on their personal growth. I am specialized in trauma therapies such as EMDR and work to meet my clients where they are at. I have experience in working with diverse populations, and am LGBTQ affirming, including gender-affirming care. I work to help clients feel understood and to facilitate change based on their goals and values.

I enjoy working with youth, teens, and young adults, and athletes who struggle with anxiety, depression, and identity issues. Individuals looking for a person-centered approach where I am able to participate in a supportive role in the process. An ideal client might be looking for psycho-education, coping skills, a person who listens, or is unsure what their next step is toward their goals. Through our meetings goals and direction can be determined and success can be identified and tracked.

I have served West Michigan as a licensed social worker, working with individuals across the lifespan as a case manager and therapist. My goal is to work alongside you to create and achieve goals for a fulfilling life. My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and confidentiality. Together, we will embark on a transformative journey aimed at enhancing your mental and emotional well-being. Tailoring each session to individual needs, I work collaboratively with clients to foster insight, self-awareness, and effective coping strategies.

Your life is a journey. Your journey has many unknown and unwanted paths. Most likely, feeling pain. Let's find a way to look at the journey with a different mindset by recognizing your strengths and building self-compassion. A little guidance from someone may make a big difference.

I love to work with children/adolescents and young adults that may be struggling with various issues ranging from anxiety/depression, to dealing with childhood trauma. They may be seeking a way to live a more fulfilled life, gain new coping skills, seek out mindfulness techniques, or create a more healthy and sustainable family structure. My goal is to provide treatment to individuals and family systems who are looking to live a more fulfilled, and less stressed life.

I have found genuine passion in working with children and families as they navigate through transitional spaces within their life. I specialize in working through anxiety, behavioral issues, depression, and trauma. During sessions, I enjoy maintaining a strengths-based approach, while implementing Play as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques.

I have 29 years experience providing therapy to individuals, couples and families on a wide variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, and relationship issues. I have extensive training in relationship therapy and sex therapy. I work to help clients facilitate positive change in their lives by connecting to their internal resources and deepening their interpersonal relationships. This work is collaborative with the client having an active voice in the therapy process. I believe that the best mental health treatment is sensitive and respectful of the individual's personal values and beliefs.

I have a passion for working with children. I have been helping children in both school, private and non-profit settings for many years. In addition, I help individuals address various issues related to parenting struggles that go alongside raising children. I have worked with children in foster care and with adoptive families. I have provided counseling to individuals, couples and families for 20+ years.

"Your Path to Well-being" We are a group of clinical and counseling psychologists. Dr. Chris Jansen-Yee is the supervising psychologist for four Master's Level, or Limited Licensed Psychologists serving the greater Muskegon area. We are general family practitioners yet each of us has areas of greater interest and focus. Our newest addition is Lucinda Barnum-Steggerda, MDiv, LMSW. Lucinda is an experienced master of social work clinician. She is a caring, dedicated healing professional with 31 years of experience in social services . She specializes in Trauma-Focused CBT with children & adults, integrating mind, body & spirit.

I am honored to join clients on their journey towards personal growth and greatness. I specialize in working with: teenagers , adults and couples. I support my clients as they address issues related to: Addictions/Sobriety, Anxiety, Depression, Parenting Support, Personal/Spiritual Growth, PTSD, Sexual Abuse and or Trauma.

Let’s be honest, life throws some serious curveballs. School stress. Job burnout. Family drama. Relationships. Grief. Lonliness. Anxiety. Problems that seem unsolvable. I understand what it’s like to feel stuck. You might not even know where to start. I became a therapist because I truly want to walk alongside your journey and 100% support you. In particular, I specialize in underserved communities (minorities) due to my own negative experiences receiving “help” from professionals who weren’t helpful. Shifting from frustration to empowerment, I want to be a positive light and advocate to help you build life-changing skills and hope.

Although I spend a lot of time conducting psychological assessments, I truly enjoy the time I get to spend as a therapist walking through life with my clients. At one point in time or another, all of us struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships, big-emotions and overall ineffectiveness in our life. In therapy, we not only spend time discussing ongoing issues and current difficulties, but we also focus on themes in our lives and the ways that our thinking patterns can inhibit our ability to create the unique life that we want to live.

Are you ready to overcome past traumatic experiences and generation cycles which prevent you from flourishing? If you answered yes, let's partner together in your healing journey. Start today by contacting me at 616-537-2401.

My role as a therapist and evaluator is to help my clients achieve their optimum quality of life through an integrative framework, ultimately guiding my client’s realization of their strengths. I pull from various treatment methods, including EMDR, to design a therapeutic method tailored to your needs. My diverse background enables me to address your needs while considering your current level of skills, personal background, and neurological strengths. I specialize in differentiating diagnoses through Integrative Psychological Assessment for all ages to create a supportive path forward.

Life's struggles and experiences can cause us to feel overwhelmed, or even at times, out of control. We want to change how we are feeling or how our child feels, but we don't know how. We all experience moments like this in our lives and often we can persevere. At times though we need some help, and that's okay.