Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Paw, MI

You took the first step in looking for a therapist. That takes courage and a leap of faith! Finding help and connection can be difficult, especially when we feel stuck and alone. I work with teens and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. I also specialize in helping people who have experienced trauma. I am trained to use EMDR therapy to process traumatic events and memories.

You are not broken, you are deeply hurt. It is easy to find yourself in unhelpful patterns & ways of being. This might be due to your nervous system being flooded with anger, fear & despair. In a creative way to survive, you have found self-protection strategies. Unfortunately, these strategies are likely no longer helpful. Part of our work together will be unraveling this muscle memory to reveal how you can live a life that is true to you. YOU become the place of self-awareness, peaceful acceptance & intentional action. As a certified trauma professional & art therapist, I integrate these tools into our therapeutic work.

Asking for help can be difficult. At Acacia, we understand that entering therapy can be a big step and how important it is that you feel respected, seen and heard. Our experience includes helping children, adolescents, adults, and families navigate difficult times in their lives. We work to help them feel empowered to make changes in their relationships, careers, or personal goals. Together, we will develop a treatment strategy that focuses on the issues and changes that you identify and are ready to address.

If you feel unsafe in your body, not able to express yourself freely and lack connection to your intuition, you have come to the right place to heal. Working with Lilly will help you: uncover and release limiting beliefs; gain insight to make empowered choices; increase confidence, self-expression, and interpersonal communication skills; reduce anxiety, depression, and feelings of isolation; improve overall wellness, vitality, and health. Her approach is compassionate and client-centered, allowing the system of the client to lead where each session goes. She welcomes you to schedule a free Discovery Call!

Immediate availability. Finding a therapist is about building a relationship with someone you can trust. Beginning the process can be overwhelming and intimidating, but in reaching out, your journey has already begun. I believe in an eclectic approach to meet each person’s individual needs. I have trained in Brainspotting, Art Therapy, Person Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Through our work together, my goal is to provide a warm, caring atmosphere infused with a bit of laughter.

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.

Compassion and supportive listening is often missing when going through difficult circumstances. People sometimes feel alone and don't know where to turn. I consider it a privilege to offer a safe place for those facing adversity to explore their strengths and areas of needed growth. Understanding that exploring ones thoughts and feelings can bring a sense of vulnerability. I strive to create a safe, judgement free, space where people can develop a deeper understanding of self and create the life they desire. Commitment by the client to the "work," with a motivation for change is crucial for successful therapeutic intervention.

Let's work together to problem solve, learn skills and strategies to achieve your ultimate goals. Through therapy and increased awareness we can identify possible obstacles in having the life you want as we explore and discover ways to increase happiness and success in areas that are important to you.

In today’s world it is difficult to be your best mentally without a little help. That is what I’m here for, listen, understand and help you become the best version of you. I have 27 years of working with children and families. Helping the family come together, understand the complexity and grace needed to create a dynamic that will nurture and help families connect and be one.

Life is often really tough. My goal is to provide a safe space for my clients to share their story, their struggles, their victories and their goals so they can feel less alone and also have a therapeutic partner to sort through what they'd like to understand better about themselves in order to take new steps towards wellness and growth. Being understood by a compassionate person is strengthening, and so is having a therapeutic partner to help you think about what you're thinking about and what you'd rather be focusing on.

Meaningful Life Therapy Services was founded with a vision of providing a welcoming space for self-reflection and growth. Our clients are creative, passionate, humorous, engaging, determined, wise, and unique. Some of our clients come to us because they want to learn coping skills for managing symptoms or unlearn behaviors that are no longer serving them. Some come to learn more about who they are and what they want in life. Some are simply searching for a soft place to land.