Family Therapy in Marquette, MI

My Practice Focus: Couples Counseling, Couples Counseling with Neuro-Diverse Couples, Recovery from Betrayal, Men’s Issues’, Career Evaluation and Change, Sexual Addiction , Depression and Anxiety, Identity Issues. I work with individuals and couples age 22 and up.

My specialties include helping people with anxiety, depression and substance use disorders. I am a trained marital therapist and have a strong background in family therapy. I work with all ages from four to ninety. Let me put my experience to work for you.

I treat a broad age range of clients (1 to 100). I take a developmental and psychodynamic approach which examines early life experiences that affect one's development and current problems. As a marriage and family therapist, I treat both individuals and families, closely examining relationship challenges and providing ways to resolve them between parents and children, siblings, adult partners, and friends. I also specialize in assessment and treatment of trauma, abuse, dissociation, and PTSD. I have a dual approach of treating the source of one's problems and managing current difficulties.

Life can be overwhelming. Whether you are 3, 33, or 103, you may not feel you have the capacity to cope with what comes at you. Often, people who come to me have had events in their life that cause them distress, such as trauma, abuse and neglect. With kids, this can look like behavior changes or challenges. My role is to provide support as you work through the challenges and help you achieve your goals.

You woke up one day and realized that this was not the life you wanted or expected. Depression, anxiety, Postpartum Mood Disorders or other issues have left you feeling wrung out, stressed and useless. You don't do anything that takes real effort or makes you vulnerable in any way. Your relationships aren't fulfilling. You feel like you need a time out from life and so fill your free time with the internet or TV. You compare yourself to the pretty lives shown online and wonder 'why not me?'. You just want to stop feeling this way-- and fast.

Hello, my name is Amy Dagenais and I provide outpatient mental health counseling at Functional Behavior Services. Functional Behavior Services is a privately and locally owned company based in Marquette, MI. I graduated from Oakland University in 2018 with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I provide services to preschoolers, school aged children, adolescents, and families using an eclectic range of tools and therapies that are tailored to client needs. I use a child centered approach in a fun, hands-on way for children to express themselves, learn new strategies, and demonstrate their understanding.

Accepting clients 8/1/2024. Offering a somatic approach that is trauma-informed, heart-centered and integrative. I work with children, teens, and adults undergoing life transitions, or who are recovering from challenging circumstances or trauma. I offer couples and family sessions in addition to individual sessions. I specialize in pregnancy/postpartum/parenting, TBI & head injury, and additionally support people undergoing grief and loss. "Shaina has helped me find my strength, confidence and embrace the challenge of motherhood as a deep practice. Seeing Shaina has been the best gift I could give to myself and my family." VT & MI.

It takes a lot of courage to come to counseling and taking that first step can help you to achieve your personal goals. I enjoy working with clients from all life stages and helping them with whatever they are struggling with. Anyone can benefit from therapy at some point in their lives. I offer non-judgmental and confidential counseling services for children and adults.

We welcome you. We will welcome you regardless of your present status; anxious, sad, angry, lonely, happy, questioning, depressed, lost or otherwise. We will welcome you regardless of your current family situation, relationship or marital status or lack thereof. We will welcome you if you have been to therapy in the past, are looking to come in for the first time, or have no idea what to expect. We will not judge you based upon your personal history, age, race, ethnic background, appearance, sexual orientation or gender identity. We welcome all beliefs, religions, spirituality, and affiliations. We welcome you.

You have been sitting with your thoughts and seem to recycle your memories. You are excellent at suppressing your hurt and stay busy with work and life as a distraction. You no longer connect with others the way you used to and keep friends and family at a distance. The Pandemic may have increased your anxiety and depression and you are uncertain where to begin. Your worry and fear come out as; anger, sadness and controlling behaviors, due to questioning your worth and self esteem. Will I ever feel truly happy? Will I feel truly loved? Will I find my life path and the career that makes my soul soar? Will I learn to forgive?

Have you tried mainstream mental health and it hasn't worked? Has talk therapy not assisted you in discovering what is at the root of any dis-ease you are experiencing?We will work together to assist you at getting better at feeling. We will address any deep rooted traumatic feeling states with EMDR to instantly assist in integrating them so you can interact with your day to day with more clarity. We will also use parts work (internal family systems) to find what parts of you are needing attention.

I am a licensed clinical therapist who has been providing assessment and therapy services for adults and adolescents and children for the past 11 years. My personal goal is to provide a warm, open, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment where you will feel safe and supported to explore what is challenging you and help you to develop the skills necessary to change and build the life you want to live.

Sex is one of the most exciting and intimate connections we can share with another person. Yet many experience sex and intimacy as a source of frustration or shame. Are you struggling with sexual desire, performance, or confidence? I work with individuals and couples dissatisfied with their sexual functioning or the quality and frequency of their sexual encounters. I specialize in the art of intimacy and helping people embrace their sexual selves.

I offer a uniquely holistic approach to mental health and wellbeing. My specialities include parenting, relationships, anxiety, and depression. I work with clients who are committed to personal growth and are ready to explore emotional patterns, areas in their lives where they feel stuck, and who want to achieve a greater understanding of themselves. My clients are looking to explore self awareness strategies, coping skills, and relationship patterns in a safe and compassionate environment. Their goal is to create more emotional sovereignty and authenticity in their lives that ultimately leads to more joy and fulfillment.

**night and weekend appointments available.** ***Short duration high intensity Trauma Treatment offered*** My goal is to take a collaborative and honest approach to treatment. My clients “life worth living” goals are the primary focus to our psychotherapy. Are you struggling to cope with traumatic or stressful events and circumstances? Do you find building and maintaining personal relationships difficult? Do you sometimes feel it is especially challenging to feel or cope with your emotions? Is changing old behavior patters difficult for you? Let us build on your strengths to improve the functioning of your life.

Welcome! My name is Whitney Frakes, I’m a limited licensed clinical social worker. I recognize how much courage it takes to seek counseling and I value the opportunity to build trust with all my clients. I’m so glad you’re here!

Are you struggling with feeling good again or wrestling with life transitions? Would you like to be able to communicate more effectively with others around you, especially your loved ones? I’ve worked with many families and people of all ages to learn how to process life’s situations and communicate more effectively together. I also help people who may be wrestling with their faith or trying to find how to apply their faith to real life situations.

There are times when we need help in life. Now might be that time. If you are in a place where you want to address unresolved issues such as trauma, grief and loss, or are experiencing anxiety or depression, please reach out. I can help with these difficulties

Are you interested in using creative approaches to therapy? Are you a young adult that is navigating transitions and changes in life? What if I told you that we could lean into key therapy skills, evidenced-based practices, AND art at the same time? As an art therapist, I hope to remind others that there is no "right way" to be a human. I am not the expert here. You are the expert on your life. I will simply assist your goals by bringing in education, perspectives, listening, curiosity, and compassionate inquiry.