Therapists in Michigan
Collaborative Health Center is a group practice with 18 clinicians with diverse backgrounds, specialties, training, and interests. We believe in offering an environment that most effectively nurtures growth and healing in our clients. We treat children, adolescents, families, and adults. While our practitioners' trainings are generalized, we have specialties in the areas of anxiety, depression, adolescents, marriage and family therapy, substance abuse, and eating disorders. We work with local dietitians and psychiatrists to support our clients as comprehensively as possible and se welcome collaboration with any practitioner.
Collaborative Health Center is a group practice with 18 clinicians with diverse backgrounds, specialties, training, and interests. We believe in offering an environment that most effectively nurtures growth and healing in our clients. We treat children, adolescents, families, and adults. While our practitioners' trainings are generalized, we have specialties in the areas of anxiety, depression, adolescents, marriage and family therapy, substance abuse, and eating disorders. We work with local dietitians and psychiatrists to support our clients as comprehensively as possible and se welcome collaboration with any practitioner.
I'm currently accepting a very limited number of clients, depending on my availability. Please email me with an inquiry and I will get back to you. I'm a general practice psychotherapist with over 30 years' experience. I work best with the older adolescent-to-adult range. I work with a broad variety of issues, including anxiety, depression and panic attacks; couples and relationship issues; substance abuse and eating disorders; trauma and abuse; sexuality and gender issues; and questions of identity and personal development.
I'm currently accepting a very limited number of clients, depending on my availability. Please email me with an inquiry and I will get back to you. I'm a general practice psychotherapist with over 30 years' experience. I work best with the older adolescent-to-adult range. I work with a broad variety of issues, including anxiety, depression and panic attacks; couples and relationship issues; substance abuse and eating disorders; trauma and abuse; sexuality and gender issues; and questions of identity and personal development.
Kalamazoo Evidence Based Therapy (KEBT) is an individually owned practice bringing together therapists trained in and practicing evidence based therapy including cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy, (DBT), behavioral activation for depression, exposure-based therapies for anxiety, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and radically open DBT (RODBT) for issues of over-control. KEBT is founded by psychologist, Victoria Cane, who specializes in the treatment of emotion dysregulation disorder (a more accurate name for borderline personality disorder), eating disorders, and LGBTQIA-affirmative therapy.
Kalamazoo Evidence Based Therapy (KEBT) is an individually owned practice bringing together therapists trained in and practicing evidence based therapy including cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy, (DBT), behavioral activation for depression, exposure-based therapies for anxiety, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and radically open DBT (RODBT) for issues of over-control. KEBT is founded by psychologist, Victoria Cane, who specializes in the treatment of emotion dysregulation disorder (a more accurate name for borderline personality disorder), eating disorders, and LGBTQIA-affirmative therapy.
Tanya S Douglas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC, CHT, QIDP, QMHP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Greenville, MI 48838 (Online Only)
As an LMSW I have experience in treating substance use disorders, relapse prevention, crisis, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, PTSD, trauma, mood disorders, personality disorders, and more.
It can be scary and intimidating when entering therapy. It is quite common that people can feel very vulnerable with the idea of sharing intimate details of their life. As a therapist, I believe it is a privilege to be invited into another person’s life. My philosophy is that I do not believe that people are broken, but rather each person is a unique individual who has, at some point, encountered struggles on the journey of being human. Therapy is often needed when those struggles become so intense that they impact the quality of life. Therapy is not about fixing people but rather learning, adapting and overcoming the challenges.
As an LMSW I have experience in treating substance use disorders, relapse prevention, crisis, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, PTSD, trauma, mood disorders, personality disorders, and more.
It can be scary and intimidating when entering therapy. It is quite common that people can feel very vulnerable with the idea of sharing intimate details of their life. As a therapist, I believe it is a privilege to be invited into another person’s life. My philosophy is that I do not believe that people are broken, but rather each person is a unique individual who has, at some point, encountered struggles on the journey of being human. Therapy is often needed when those struggles become so intense that they impact the quality of life. Therapy is not about fixing people but rather learning, adapting and overcoming the challenges.
Kimberly D. Stratton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Not accepting new clients
I specialize in working with adolescence and adults who suffer with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, eating disorders, self-injury, and suicidal depression.
I have a passion for working with people from various backgrounds, cultures, and age groups from adolescence all the way through end of life. I enjoy assisting individuals and couples who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, eating disorders, life transition, and self-esteem concerns. I also have several years of experience walking alongside clients who struggle with thoughts of suicide, irrational thought patterns, and self-injury. My goal is to improve the quality of life, by focusing on past and present painful situations and trauma, to eliminate road blocks to a happier life.
I specialize in working with adolescence and adults who suffer with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, eating disorders, self-injury, and suicidal depression.
I have a passion for working with people from various backgrounds, cultures, and age groups from adolescence all the way through end of life. I enjoy assisting individuals and couples who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, eating disorders, life transition, and self-esteem concerns. I also have several years of experience walking alongside clients who struggle with thoughts of suicide, irrational thought patterns, and self-injury. My goal is to improve the quality of life, by focusing on past and present painful situations and trauma, to eliminate road blocks to a happier life.
I believe that therapy is a mutual relationship, a partnership involving mutual respect and empathetic understanding. Counseling should be more than just a method of solving a problem or achieving a goal - it should provide a way of opening us up to an awareness of ourselves - facilitating personal growth and development of character. I will not presume to know all of the answers and I don't believe in quick fixes. I promise to work with you side-by-side as you gain new insight and understanding in overcoming past and present events; obtaining knowledge and resources that will equip you in moving forward. We are in this together.
I believe that therapy is a mutual relationship, a partnership involving mutual respect and empathetic understanding. Counseling should be more than just a method of solving a problem or achieving a goal - it should provide a way of opening us up to an awareness of ourselves - facilitating personal growth and development of character. I will not presume to know all of the answers and I don't believe in quick fixes. I promise to work with you side-by-side as you gain new insight and understanding in overcoming past and present events; obtaining knowledge and resources that will equip you in moving forward. We are in this together.
Sarah Schwegmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Holt, MI 48842
Not accepting new clients
One of my guiding beliefs as a therapist is that you already possess the strength, ability and innate qualities needed to grow and change, we just have to work together to identify and remove the obstacles standing in your way from becoming your best self. My goal is to help you discover realistic solutions to problematic patterns of thinking and behaving that are keeping you from feeling your best, and learn coping skills that produce lasting change in order to live a more fulfilling life.
One of my guiding beliefs as a therapist is that you already possess the strength, ability and innate qualities needed to grow and change, we just have to work together to identify and remove the obstacles standing in your way from becoming your best self. My goal is to help you discover realistic solutions to problematic patterns of thinking and behaving that are keeping you from feeling your best, and learn coping skills that produce lasting change in order to live a more fulfilling life.
Laurel Greenwood-Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, OSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clarkston, MI 48346
Sometimes when you feel broken, you need the help of another to rebuild. But where do you start when you’re seeking a therapist who is empathetic and experienced, supportive and compassionate? As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 23 years experience, I promise I am here to offer you a hand, not a judgment. Over two decades, I have worked with individuals, couples and families specializing in depression, anxiety, grief/loss, bereavement, body image, caregiver stress, family issues, relationship struggles and adjustment disorders/life transitions.
Sometimes when you feel broken, you need the help of another to rebuild. But where do you start when you’re seeking a therapist who is empathetic and experienced, supportive and compassionate? As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 23 years experience, I promise I am here to offer you a hand, not a judgment. Over two decades, I have worked with individuals, couples and families specializing in depression, anxiety, grief/loss, bereavement, body image, caregiver stress, family issues, relationship struggles and adjustment disorders/life transitions.
Michelle Marie Wohlfert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC, CCS
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
There is no one more put together than a person in recovery. Living in recovery is working a program of mental health, staying clean and sober, and living one day at a time. With that being said, each person’s specific program looks different, with the common factor of living a balanced life of being grateful, mindful, spiritual, and finding a sense of community among other recovering individuals. My specialty areas are addictions, mental health, trauma, codependency issues, and how these affect you and those who love you.
There is no one more put together than a person in recovery. Living in recovery is working a program of mental health, staying clean and sober, and living one day at a time. With that being said, each person’s specific program looks different, with the common factor of living a balanced life of being grateful, mindful, spiritual, and finding a sense of community among other recovering individuals. My specialty areas are addictions, mental health, trauma, codependency issues, and how these affect you and those who love you.
Eric J Black
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Therapy is a challenging process of growth and healing. I like to help those who are dealing with depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. My job is to help you deal with the different challenges of life. I also have experience dealing with substance abuse and other addiction issues. As a person with a Cerebral Palsy, I believe in being honest and transparent and dealing with whatever challenges life has to offer. I believe that there is no issue that can't be dealt with and conquered. I want to help people overcome their challenges and achieve there goals and dreams
Therapy is a challenging process of growth and healing. I like to help those who are dealing with depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. My job is to help you deal with the different challenges of life. I also have experience dealing with substance abuse and other addiction issues. As a person with a Cerebral Palsy, I believe in being honest and transparent and dealing with whatever challenges life has to offer. I believe that there is no issue that can't be dealt with and conquered. I want to help people overcome their challenges and achieve there goals and dreams
Hello! We all experience struggle and difficult situations in life. I approach all who come into my office with acceptance, support and individually tailored sessions. We will work together to gain better understanding, set goals and work toward them. Therapy is a safe, judgement-free space for you and/or your family unit to work through hard times. It is a privilege and an honor for me to walk with you through such difficult and vulnerable moments. Please know that you are not alone and, together, we can move toward a better tomorrow.
Hello! We all experience struggle and difficult situations in life. I approach all who come into my office with acceptance, support and individually tailored sessions. We will work together to gain better understanding, set goals and work toward them. Therapy is a safe, judgement-free space for you and/or your family unit to work through hard times. It is a privilege and an honor for me to walk with you through such difficult and vulnerable moments. Please know that you are not alone and, together, we can move toward a better tomorrow.
Angel Arche is a Licensed Master Social Worker in the State of Michigan with over 20 years of experience. She has worked with diverse populations including those with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance abuse, life transitions, relationship issues, PTSD, grief and loss, and many other issues that affect how one functions daily. She completed her Bachelor in Social Work at University of Michigan-Flint, and received her Master of Social Work from Wayne State University.
Angel Arche is a Licensed Master Social Worker in the State of Michigan with over 20 years of experience. She has worked with diverse populations including those with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance abuse, life transitions, relationship issues, PTSD, grief and loss, and many other issues that affect how one functions daily. She completed her Bachelor in Social Work at University of Michigan-Flint, and received her Master of Social Work from Wayne State University.
Shine Wellness Clinic, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Romeo, MI 48065
My vision began several years ago when I realized that most counseling agencies tend to concentrate on only one aspect of wellbeing, "Mental Health". Many people seeking whole body wellness are forced to travel to multiple providers to gain the full experience. Why not have one agency that meets the multiple aspect in achieving the "Whole Body Wellness" concept? I truly believe that maximizing personal wellbeing is dependent on the emotional, physical and spiritual health of every individual. I am proud to provide the surrounding community with a comprehensive clinic that addresses whole body wellness.
My vision began several years ago when I realized that most counseling agencies tend to concentrate on only one aspect of wellbeing, "Mental Health". Many people seeking whole body wellness are forced to travel to multiple providers to gain the full experience. Why not have one agency that meets the multiple aspect in achieving the "Whole Body Wellness" concept? I truly believe that maximizing personal wellbeing is dependent on the emotional, physical and spiritual health of every individual. I am proud to provide the surrounding community with a comprehensive clinic that addresses whole body wellness.
Please visit our website (http://www.rinehartinstitute.com) for more information regarding the services we provide, individual practitioner's biographies, and the specialties of each clinician.
Please visit our website (http://www.rinehartinstitute.com) for more information regarding the services we provide, individual practitioner's biographies, and the specialties of each clinician.
Child Advocacy and Psychotherapy Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, SSW, ICA
Verified Verified
Fenton, MI 48430
Penny Lantz has 30+ yrs of rich experience evaluating & treating children (birth on up) as well as teenagers. I also support adults/parents. I will complete a comprehensive evaluation which will allow you & I to look at what your child needs & how to best meet these needs. I also have experience dealing with the medical field and school systems. I can help you navigate these systems to make sure your child/student needs are successfully met. As a psychotherapist, I will support you & your child through sessions which may include individual, 1 on 1 psychotherapy, family or couples counseling. Child sessions will include play therapy.
Penny Lantz has 30+ yrs of rich experience evaluating & treating children (birth on up) as well as teenagers. I also support adults/parents. I will complete a comprehensive evaluation which will allow you & I to look at what your child needs & how to best meet these needs. I also have experience dealing with the medical field and school systems. I can help you navigate these systems to make sure your child/student needs are successfully met. As a psychotherapist, I will support you & your child through sessions which may include individual, 1 on 1 psychotherapy, family or couples counseling. Child sessions will include play therapy.
The Wellness Institute of Michigan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Okemos, MI 48864
If you would like help with issues regarding daily life, work, family, blended families, academics, life decisions, gender identity we can help. If you have feelings of fatigue, worry, and being overwhelmed we can assist you. We operate a group practice with several therapists in three locations. In your initial call to us we listen carefully to understand what your needs are and then match you with the best method of treatment and therapist to help you. We understand that calling for counseling is an important choice and offer excellent customer service to facilitate the process. We provide highly professional services in a peaceful setting.
If you would like help with issues regarding daily life, work, family, blended families, academics, life decisions, gender identity we can help. If you have feelings of fatigue, worry, and being overwhelmed we can assist you. We operate a group practice with several therapists in three locations. In your initial call to us we listen carefully to understand what your needs are and then match you with the best method of treatment and therapist to help you. We understand that calling for counseling is an important choice and offer excellent customer service to facilitate the process. We provide highly professional services in a peaceful setting.
At North Star, we believe that it is possible to find peace and be content even in difficult times. When we hold pain gently and allow ourselves to be vulnerable, our problems can pass with more ease and we can grow more authentically - we become wiser and more connected to ourselves and others. Strength isn't the absence of vulnerability or fear. Happiness isn't the absence of sadness. Safety isn't the absence of threat. Our peace can come from knowing how to be vulnerable, how to express sadness, how to navigate threat.
At North Star, we believe that it is possible to find peace and be content even in difficult times. When we hold pain gently and allow ourselves to be vulnerable, our problems can pass with more ease and we can grow more authentically - we become wiser and more connected to ourselves and others. Strength isn't the absence of vulnerability or fear. Happiness isn't the absence of sadness. Safety isn't the absence of threat. Our peace can come from knowing how to be vulnerable, how to express sadness, how to navigate threat.
Patsy Colleen Essenmacher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fenton, MI 48430
Not accepting new clients
I have over thirty years of experience treating people of all ages who struggle with problems ranging from depression and anxiety to conflictual relationships and grief. I worked 8 yrs exclusively with survivors of physical, sexual and emotional trauma. My early training is in CBT and behavior modification. Therefore, I teach skills to help with anger and stress management, social anxiety, phobias, addictions, child management and ADHD. I have a strong bias towards children, helping parents learn from their own childhood to make a positive difference for their children.
I have over thirty years of experience treating people of all ages who struggle with problems ranging from depression and anxiety to conflictual relationships and grief. I worked 8 yrs exclusively with survivors of physical, sexual and emotional trauma. My early training is in CBT and behavior modification. Therefore, I teach skills to help with anger and stress management, social anxiety, phobias, addictions, child management and ADHD. I have a strong bias towards children, helping parents learn from their own childhood to make a positive difference for their children.
Advanced Behavioral Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Swartz Creek, MI 48473 (Online Only)
Hello, I am Hanna Newton, LMSW and I own my own private practice where I implement effective psychotherapy methods to instill self-understanding among patients and encourage them to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. We are a small private virtual practice able to see you within the week. Each of our clinicians have specific qualifications that allow all your needs to be met. Please take a look at advbehavioralhealth.com to see our team!
Hello, I am Hanna Newton, LMSW and I own my own private practice where I implement effective psychotherapy methods to instill self-understanding among patients and encourage them to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. We are a small private virtual practice able to see you within the week. Each of our clinicians have specific qualifications that allow all your needs to be met. Please take a look at advbehavioralhealth.com to see our team!
Let Me Help, You Help Yourself ! Dr. Grenan, ,Christian, was raised in inner City Detroit by a dad who abused me mentally & physically. . My grandparents, mom & God saved my life. I am the first person in my family to attend college MSU ,as a father of 5 children, I had 4th stage colon cancer, a 4 month coma & DIED! God may have planned for my struggles to help me be a good therapist who understands & helps people in pain. I also have a PhD in Hypnotherapy, a sliding pay scale and give a free 15 minute consult. Email me at: jackgrenan@netscape.net or call 616-414-7246. God Bless You! I help all who want HELP! If in pain call NOW!
Let Me Help, You Help Yourself ! Dr. Grenan, ,Christian, was raised in inner City Detroit by a dad who abused me mentally & physically. . My grandparents, mom & God saved my life. I am the first person in my family to attend college MSU ,as a father of 5 children, I had 4th stage colon cancer, a 4 month coma & DIED! God may have planned for my struggles to help me be a good therapist who understands & helps people in pain. I also have a PhD in Hypnotherapy, a sliding pay scale and give a free 15 minute consult. Email me at: jackgrenan@netscape.net or call 616-414-7246. God Bless You! I help all who want HELP! If in pain call NOW!
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Eating Disorders Therapists
What happens in therapy for eating disorders?
In therapy for eating disorders, patients typically describe their eating and exercise behaviors, their patterns of eating in relation to stress, their beliefs about their body, the ways their eating behavior affects their relationships, and their desire (or lack of it) to change. Such information helps the therapist understand the origins of the disorder and the role it plays in the patient’s life, important for guiding treatment. Attitudes and feelings about food and eating, body weight, and physical appearance are common topics of discussion throughout treatment.
What therapy types help with eating disorders?
Once any acute medical or psychiatric emergency is resolved, psychoactive medication is often prescribed, requiring the supervision of a psychiatrist. In addition, patients receive some form of nutritional counseling along with one or more forms of psychotherapy. For adolescents, family-based treatment is empirically validated and considered the first line of treatment; parents and their children meet weekly with a clinician as the adults are coached on how to nourish and psychologically support the young patient. Adults typically receive some form of individual psychotherapy, intended to resolve the cognitive and behavioral disturbances that underlie the disorder and to relieve the mood disturbances that accompany it. In addition, patients may also be helped by group therapy.
What is the goal of therapy for eating disorders?
The most immediate goal of treatment for eating disorders is to save the life of people who are on a path of starving themselves to death or engaging in eating patterns that are doing irreparable physical harm to their body. Once the acute medical danger is past, therapy is required to understand the nature of the disordered eating and/or exercise patterns, establish healthy eating behavior, and to tackle the many erroneous beliefs and distorted self-perceptions that underlie eating disorders and continue to pose a threat to health and life. Therapy also addresses the impaired mood that not only accompanies eating disorders but intensifies the danger to health and life.
What are the limitations of therapy for eating disorders?
Therapy can be very helpful for eating disorders—but that can happen only after people recognize they have a condition that must be treated. Especially with anorexia, the distortions in self-image that accompany the disorder can keep people from acknowledging they have a problem. Individuals may in fact see their eating disorder as a badge of self-control. Those with binge-eating disorder may feel too ashamed to seek help. Therapy cannot help those who do not avail themselves of it.
How long does therapy last for eating disorders?
Because of their complexity, recovery from eating disorders is usually a long-term process—measured in months and years— often marked by setbacks and relapse. Some form of help, such as individual or group therapy, may be advisable for much of that time. It is a general rule of thumb that the longer the illness has endured and the dysregulated eating behavior has taken root, the longer treatment is likely to be needed.