Therapists in Allegan County, MI
Colby L Laperriere
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC, NCC, ADS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plainwell, MI 49080
Life is hard at times and going alone makes it harder. Having someone who will listen to you that you can trust and feel safe with can mean the world. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I strive to help clients work through past and current issues by forming a relationship built on genuineness, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. My passion to create a safe atmosphere allows clients to feel heard and focus on their goals. Practicing through an eclectic lens of counseling approaches, I try to provide the tools and guidance for clients to work through a wide range of areas in their life.
Life is hard at times and going alone makes it harder. Having someone who will listen to you that you can trust and feel safe with can mean the world. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I strive to help clients work through past and current issues by forming a relationship built on genuineness, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. My passion to create a safe atmosphere allows clients to feel heard and focus on their goals. Practicing through an eclectic lens of counseling approaches, I try to provide the tools and guidance for clients to work through a wide range of areas in their life.
Amanda Cole
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MLP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wayland, MI 49348
My primary goal in therapy is to create a nonjudgmental, safe space for expressing feelings and emotions. I am deeply committed to helping children aged 8 and older with issues related to school, peers, anxiety, executive functioning, and self-esteem. Additionally, I enjoy supporting young adults as they navigate life transitions, depression, and anxiety. My approach is warm and compassionate, focusing on engaging children creatively to foster enthusiasm and interest in their therapeutic journey.
My primary goal in therapy is to create a nonjudgmental, safe space for expressing feelings and emotions. I am deeply committed to helping children aged 8 and older with issues related to school, peers, anxiety, executive functioning, and self-esteem. Additionally, I enjoy supporting young adults as they navigate life transitions, depression, and anxiety. My approach is warm and compassionate, focusing on engaging children creatively to foster enthusiasm and interest in their therapeutic journey.
Jessica Pollman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
Wayland, MI 49348
I am a firm believer that we are not meant to do life alone. It is my hope that I can be one of the people in your life who can offer you the support you need to succeed. Whether you’re facing a major life transition, grieving the loss of a life or a relationship, dealing with family conflict, or navigating one of the many other life challenges we face as humans - my door is open to you.
I am a firm believer that we are not meant to do life alone. It is my hope that I can be one of the people in your life who can offer you the support you need to succeed. Whether you’re facing a major life transition, grieving the loss of a life or a relationship, dealing with family conflict, or navigating one of the many other life challenges we face as humans - my door is open to you.
Konfara Counseling and Supervision
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saugatuck, MI 49453
People enter into a counseling relationship when nothing else seems to be working. Although most people soon make comments such as, “(Counseling) was a lot better than I thought it would be”, few people seek counseling as a first option. More often we seek out techniques that either help us to temporarily avoid (e.g., media, social networking) our anxiety, or we seek temporary shots of pleasure (e.g., alcohol, food, pornography) that make us feel good for a short time. Soon enough we realize that all of these things leave us feeling more hollow and lonely, and that is when we start thinking about counseling.
People enter into a counseling relationship when nothing else seems to be working. Although most people soon make comments such as, “(Counseling) was a lot better than I thought it would be”, few people seek counseling as a first option. More often we seek out techniques that either help us to temporarily avoid (e.g., media, social networking) our anxiety, or we seek temporary shots of pleasure (e.g., alcohol, food, pornography) that make us feel good for a short time. Soon enough we realize that all of these things leave us feeling more hollow and lonely, and that is when we start thinking about counseling.
Roland Hart
Limited Licensed Psychologist, LLP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saugatuck, MI 49453
Experiencing an emotional or personal issue that is restricting your ability to enjoy life? I help clients work on those things that are getting in the way, such as, problematic emotional, behavioral or relational patterns, stress, and symptoms of depression and anxiety. Life is really hard at times and it can help to have some extra support, especially, if you are feeling alone, isolated or finding that others don't really understand. NOTE: I am now offering tele-therapy over video as an option for therapy.
Experiencing an emotional or personal issue that is restricting your ability to enjoy life? I help clients work on those things that are getting in the way, such as, problematic emotional, behavioral or relational patterns, stress, and symptoms of depression and anxiety. Life is really hard at times and it can help to have some extra support, especially, if you are feeling alone, isolated or finding that others don't really understand. NOTE: I am now offering tele-therapy over video as an option for therapy.
Sara A. Showalter Van Tongeren
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW, BSP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Saugatuck, MI 49453 (Online Only)
Life brings many changing seasons that present new challenges and struggles. Throughout the seasons of life, you can find meaning and hope. People who decide to reach out and seek to find meaning and hope are courageous. It can be difficult to be honest and look at your life's path; however, I am continually amazed at each client's strength and desire for freedom in their life. I thoroughly enjoy providing additional support that can meet each client's needs. I primarily work with female-identifying adults who are wanting to rediscover their identity and increase their own sense of empowerment.
Life brings many changing seasons that present new challenges and struggles. Throughout the seasons of life, you can find meaning and hope. People who decide to reach out and seek to find meaning and hope are courageous. It can be difficult to be honest and look at your life's path; however, I am continually amazed at each client's strength and desire for freedom in their life. I thoroughly enjoy providing additional support that can meet each client's needs. I primarily work with female-identifying adults who are wanting to rediscover their identity and increase their own sense of empowerment.
Lydia Cm Boonzaayer
Counselor, LLPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Allegan, MI 49010
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.
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.
Hayley LeMieux
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wayland, MI 49348
Accepting new clients! We all heal in different ways, and I value the importance of meeting a client where they are at in their healing journey, remaining patient every step of the way. Everyone deserves the opportunity to heal in a safe space, alongside someone who can guide and teach them along their journey. I am committed to ensuring my clients feel that their voices are heard while guiding them towards recognizing their full potentials.
Accepting new clients! We all heal in different ways, and I value the importance of meeting a client where they are at in their healing journey, remaining patient every step of the way. Everyone deserves the opportunity to heal in a safe space, alongside someone who can guide and teach them along their journey. I am committed to ensuring my clients feel that their voices are heard while guiding them towards recognizing their full potentials.
Julie French
Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
Plainwell, MI 49080
Feeling stressed and anxious due to worldly events? Need some help navigating life? I offer both in person and teletherapy sessions. I have over 9 years of experience working with families, adolescents, adults, and children. Helping people reach their full potential is my passion. I am easy going, down to earth and use a person-centered approach to counseling. I am trained in DBT, CBT and play therapy. My area of expertise is working with those who struggle with addictions, spirituality, trauma, depression and anxiety.
Feeling stressed and anxious due to worldly events? Need some help navigating life? I offer both in person and teletherapy sessions. I have over 9 years of experience working with families, adolescents, adults, and children. Helping people reach their full potential is my passion. I am easy going, down to earth and use a person-centered approach to counseling. I am trained in DBT, CBT and play therapy. My area of expertise is working with those who struggle with addictions, spirituality, trauma, depression and anxiety.
Anna Starr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Plainwell, MI 49080
It is a humbling experience to work with individuals during times of difficulty. The emotions and behaviors of someone who is suffering can be intense. I know that many people, during times of crisis, just want the pain to end and have the problem resolved. Therapy can assist in that process. I believe God has called on me to help others face their suffering and I feel honored when people invite me to help them make changes in their lives. By integrating therapeutic expertise with God's direction, guidance and love, great change and healing is possible.
It is a humbling experience to work with individuals during times of difficulty. The emotions and behaviors of someone who is suffering can be intense. I know that many people, during times of crisis, just want the pain to end and have the problem resolved. Therapy can assist in that process. I believe God has called on me to help others face their suffering and I feel honored when people invite me to help them make changes in their lives. By integrating therapeutic expertise with God's direction, guidance and love, great change and healing is possible.
Christina Schug
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wayland, MI 49348
My goal is to create space for you to experience the freedom that comes with the challenging work of growth and healing. Whether you are a new mother in need of a place to sit with a cup of coffee and feel supported through postpartum adjustment; a parent who longs to help their child cope with trauma, or if you are ready to heal from trauma of your own, my door is open. It is my sincere honor to come alongside you as you take this courageous step toward tangible and positive life change.
My goal is to create space for you to experience the freedom that comes with the challenging work of growth and healing. Whether you are a new mother in need of a place to sit with a cup of coffee and feel supported through postpartum adjustment; a parent who longs to help their child cope with trauma, or if you are ready to heal from trauma of your own, my door is open. It is my sincere honor to come alongside you as you take this courageous step toward tangible and positive life change.
Kristen Aukeman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LLPC
Verified Verified
Otsego, MI 49078 (Online Only)
For the best and quickest response, email me! My clients have a variety of needs and challenges, and my experience across a diverse demographic gives me the opportunity to help people recover, heal and overcome issues in their lives. I enjoy helping people transform their lives in both reactive and proactive ways, and look forward to helping you meet your goals. I specialize in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma recovery and grief. If you are looking for help here, know that you are investing in yourself and that is a very courageous first step towards your wellness. I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
For the best and quickest response, email me! My clients have a variety of needs and challenges, and my experience across a diverse demographic gives me the opportunity to help people recover, heal and overcome issues in their lives. I enjoy helping people transform their lives in both reactive and proactive ways, and look forward to helping you meet your goals. I specialize in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma recovery and grief. If you are looking for help here, know that you are investing in yourself and that is a very courageous first step towards your wellness. I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
Candas Ziemba
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Allegan, MI 49010
I work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages. I have worked in mental health and addictions for 23 years. I have specialized training in the area of trauma and provide EMDR treatment.
I work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages. I have worked in mental health and addictions for 23 years. I have specialized training in the area of trauma and provide EMDR treatment.
Sandy Kemink
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Saugatuck, MI 49453
It is my passion to help people explore patterns in their life and relationships. It is my intent to provide hope and encouragement as people courageously take steps to make their life more manageable. The relationship with each of my clients is important to me -- I consider it a privilege to be trusted in people's lives as a facilitator in a healing process.
It is my passion to help people explore patterns in their life and relationships. It is my intent to provide hope and encouragement as people courageously take steps to make their life more manageable. The relationship with each of my clients is important to me -- I consider it a privilege to be trusted in people's lives as a facilitator in a healing process.
Brandy Burnham
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Plainwell, MI 49080
Even in the darkest of times hope can be found. There is always a reason to keep going! When your world is falling apart, and you feel that everything is stacked against you, a glimmer of hope can change your whole perspective. You are meant for more!
Even in the darkest of times hope can be found. There is always a reason to keep going! When your world is falling apart, and you feel that everything is stacked against you, a glimmer of hope can change your whole perspective. You are meant for more!
Leslie B Roberts
Psychologist, PhD, LP, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, MI 49419
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.
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.
Naomi Grimm
Licensed Professional Counselor, LLPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wayland, MI 49348
Hi, I’m Naomi Grimm, LLPC, a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor, and I'm currently accepting new clients, so, for the time being anyway, there's no waiting to get in to see me. I completed my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University and my undergrad in Psychology at Cornerstone University. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults in treating anxiety, depression, parent/child relationships and grief. You're the only person who can fully know and write your story. I'm here to provide a place and a process for you to explore what’s within, and experience greater peace and wellbeing.
Hi, I’m Naomi Grimm, LLPC, a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor, and I'm currently accepting new clients, so, for the time being anyway, there's no waiting to get in to see me. I completed my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University and my undergrad in Psychology at Cornerstone University. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults in treating anxiety, depression, parent/child relationships and grief. You're the only person who can fully know and write your story. I'm here to provide a place and a process for you to explore what’s within, and experience greater peace and wellbeing.
S Keith Fuller
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Plainwell, MI 49080
Not accepting new clients
Regardless of the size and scope of life's challenges, I believe that counseling can help restore clarity, direction, and energy. I see my job to act as your compass, and help guide you through these times. Our counseling relationship will not only help identify your strengths and resources, but also help you to learn additional ways of thinking, behaving, and relating. I am committed to helping you explore your unique potentials, goals, and work toward positive changes and meaningful solutions. I take seriously my responsibility-and the incredible opportunity-to help you navigate these challenges and achieve personal growth.
Regardless of the size and scope of life's challenges, I believe that counseling can help restore clarity, direction, and energy. I see my job to act as your compass, and help guide you through these times. Our counseling relationship will not only help identify your strengths and resources, but also help you to learn additional ways of thinking, behaving, and relating. I am committed to helping you explore your unique potentials, goals, and work toward positive changes and meaningful solutions. I take seriously my responsibility-and the incredible opportunity-to help you navigate these challenges and achieve personal growth.
Kaura Africa
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Otsego, MI 49078
Not accepting new clients
Life is not always easy. Sometimes you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, and/or uncertain. An outside perspective is often helpful.
Life is not always easy. Sometimes you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, and/or uncertain. An outside perspective is often helpful.
Susan Hall
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Plainwell, MI 49080
Not accepting new clients
Finding the right therapist for you is important. My style tends to be warm and soft-spoken but I can be gently confrontational when necessary. I decided to become a therapist because I deeply care about helping others in meaningful ways.
Finding the right therapist for you is important. My style tends to be warm and soft-spoken but I can be gently confrontational when necessary. I decided to become a therapist because I deeply care about helping others in meaningful ways.
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Christian Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.