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Life at times can seem like a battle field, and our minds our most hostile enemy. Many of us are in conflict with both internal and external factors that exist in our lives. Sometimes we don't feel equipped to withstand these forces or conditions that exist in our daily life. Depression, trauma, abuse, addictions, failed relationships, and shaming thought patterns that can hold us back in family relationships, academic achievement, social interactions, and career development. I believe the battles we win within our minds, can extend throughout all areas of our life. It's not only becoming mindful, but taking steps towards change.

Everyone experiences life struggles. I believe clients come to therapy already equipped with the tools and skills to make change and therapy is a tool to help accomplish that goal. I specialize in helping individuals with trauma, depression, anxiety and relationship problems. I've worked with adults, children, adolescents and families for 20 years, and take great joy in seeing change happen in the lives of others. I believe in a client-centered approach, which means you are the expert of your own life, and I am a facilitator in helping you accomplish your own goals. I also have experience working with other healthcare professionals.

My name is Reyna and I am a licensed, clinical therapist who is focused on achieving goals focused in mental health, wellness, relationships, school, and career.

Life can throw us some curve balls. We can have extended stress and trauma that leads to depression and anxiety. There is treatment available to assist with these issues. Therapy can also relieve and possibly eliminate some somatic issues that include; chronic pain, migraines, and fatigue that often accompanies stress. Those who also suffer from traumatic injuries who now have chronic pain or phantom pain could benefit from EMDR therapy. First Responders and those in helping professions such as Teachers, Nurses, Doctors, and Therapists (To name just a few) can experience stress from being on the job. There is hope and healing!

If you're reading this, I suspect you've had more than your fair share of sorrow, fear, and hurt. Maybe you feel like something's missing or broken inside and you just want to get back to feeling like yourself. Or you're looking for a place to sort through the tangled mess of emotions and wounds and painful memories from your past - the ones that still seem to sting like they just happened yesterday. Maybe you're stuck in a self-destructive cycle of self-loathing, numbing, and shame. Or you're stressed out and overwhelmed - on the verge of giving up. Whatever it is that you're facing, please know - you don't have to face it alone.

Greetings! My name is Lori Hain and I am so excited to be a part of the Life Support LLC Grand Rapids team! I bring with me my extensive experience and individualized approach to caring for my clients. I have over 27 years of experience in a variety of areas. I specialize in addiction/substance abuse, personality disorders, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, OCD, panic disorders, dissociative disorders, couples/family counseling and a variety of other areas. I am comfortable working with many different types of individuals and couples and welcome diverse populations with open arms.

Feelings of anxiety, depression, and stress can be extremely difficult to cope with and overcome. I am here to provide a listening ear and to help you manage these feelings by providing a safe and comfortable space to share, navigate, and explore your thoughts and experiences. My goal is to help you move forward in making positive changes in your life. I provide a client-centered, strengths based, and trauma informed approach with each client.

Are feeling stuck? Desiring to feel more connected to yourself? Feeling exhausted or as if you really don’t know yourself anymore? Not sure how to navigate a change you know is needed? If so, you’re not alone. I believe you actually already have all the answers within you to address these longings, which usually present as anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem issues or relationship challenges. Oftentimes, we just need guidance, support, tools and dedicated time to discover our inner knowing and heal wounds that have led us to this place in our lives.

I specialize in utilizing a holistic & relational ​approach to address issues that arise from unresolved ​trauma, stress and anxiety, life transitions, and mood ​disorders. I believe by addressing dysfunctional patterns ​of the mind and body that stem from the past, we can live ​fuller and more balanced lives in the present and future. I am passionate about working with young adults, adults (to age 65), & family ​units. Common areas of need include life transition support, developmental ​trauma & accompanying symptoms, & relationship/attachment struggles.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, having relationship difficulties, or possibly trying to overcome an addiction? Contemplating whether or not therapy can help? Let me say, this is the moment to do something different in your life. Whether you feel that your relationship is stuck in the same repetitive pattern; or trying to overcome an addiction; or maybe having difficulties in day-to-day life due to prior traumatic experiences. I can help you gain a better understanding of not only how trauma impacts our daily functioning; but how relationships work, and how problems can be resolved in even the most challenging situations.

I have seen people struggle for years with depression and/or anxiety caused by negative thoughts we have about ourselves from things we have been through in life, some things big and bad, others unintentional or seemingly benign. While we all experience challenges in life, you don't deserve to suffer and I can/want to help you find that relief. Medication helps, but is not the answer to long term recovery. Regular talk therapy can also be helpful, but often is not effective for recovery. EMDR therapy has been the most hopeful service for long term recovery I have found and the benefits can be physiologically understood.

I'm here to support you as you face your fears, challenge your thinking, regain hope and heal. Whether you are experiencing a challenging life transition, family stressor, struggling with making a tough decision, suffering from heartbreaking grief/loss and/or a painful traumatic experience...I won't tell you how to live your life as I believe you are the expert on you, but if you are seeking clarity,guidance,feedback,coping skills, and validation then I can assure you that's what you will receive. We all deserve a supportive network and I've learned that "we don't have to do it all alone, we were never meant to." Dr. Brene Brown

Counseling is a healing journey that requires vulnerability and courage. As a counselor, I strive to support each client in this unknown and unfamiliar territory by walking with the client on their path, creating a safe environment for healing and growth to take place.

People are the expert on their own lives. As we work together to identify concerns and set goals, our work may include discussing behaviors, emotions, or thought patterns which do not serve the end goal and learning skills to manage or change them. I have experience and training to provide clinical support while someone navigates the changes they would like to see in their life. Wherever the person is in their need, that is where we will start.

My passion as a therapist is helping people navigate life transitions and cope with personal challenges. I work with both teenagers and adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, loss, and the emotional aspects of living with neurological disorders. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, EMDR, and others to support my clients. With compassion and understanding, I aim to create a warm, non-judgmental environment where clients feel safe sharing their stories.

If you are someone looking for a open-minded therapist with a great deal of life experience across multiple states and decades, then you are in the right place. As a therapist who has had two different careers in the past, I work to speak your language and not clinical-speak. For adults, I work with both men and women going through a variety of issues. I have a particular expertise working with men dealing with life transitions, relationship troubles, identity & masculinity, addictions, anger, and sexual troubles. I have great deal of empathy for women as well and enjoy helping women through difficulties in life.

Change is possible in all of us, even when it seems like we have been stuck in place for as long as we can remember. I believe that life happens, and there are circumstances that are out of our control that can cause us great pain and difficulties.These circumstances do not have to define who we are or how we live. I believe through a therapeutic relationship people can heal and lives can be improved. Together we will work towards building a safe and comfortable environment to allow change to begin.

When thinking about the clients I most enjoy working with I imagine the people who are willing to put in the work, even when it can be challenging. They want to know more about themselves, their experience and how to be the best version of themselves. Willing to explore how their experiences and relationships have shaped them over the years as well as how to heal from some of them as well. It can be difficult at times to determine exact goals prior to coming into therapy so we can figure those out together.

Relationships are the engine of human survival. Whether you are troubled and unsure about a relationship, want to build a healthier and more vibrant relationship, or need to recover from a bad relationship, I will help you identify the core challenges and find a path to achieving your best life and best relationships. I am Karen Robertson, LMSW, wife, mother, creative spirit, and a lifelong student of relationships and how people work (or don't) together. I would be honored to help you with the relationship that is troubling you.