Family Therapy in Okemos, MI
Trish A Mairet
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LLMFT
Verified Verified
Okemos, MI 48805 (Online Only)
Are you longing for deeper emotional connections with your partner or loved ones? If you're in Michigan and dealing with tension in your relationships, challenges at work, or family conflicts, you deserve the opportunity to break down the barriers that are holding you back. Together, we’ll explore your emotions and communication patterns to help you rebuild bridges, open the channels of understanding, and restore balance in your life. If you’ve been experiencing emotional pain, discomfort, or distance in your relationships, there is hope.
Are you longing for deeper emotional connections with your partner or loved ones? If you're in Michigan and dealing with tension in your relationships, challenges at work, or family conflicts, you deserve the opportunity to break down the barriers that are holding you back. Together, we’ll explore your emotions and communication patterns to help you rebuild bridges, open the channels of understanding, and restore balance in your life. If you’ve been experiencing emotional pain, discomfort, or distance in your relationships, there is hope.
Olive Leaf Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Okemos, MI 48805
Additionally, as a family pastor she is skilled in spiritual formation and life coaching.
Terri is known for her approachability and authenticity. She blends humor and empathy with an unwavering commitment to evidence-based practices and scientific principles. Terri received her Master’s in Counseling from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, where she learned to integrate rigorous biblical studies with the most recent science on mental health. She received the school’s highest honor, the Presidential Award for Academic Achievement and Contribution to the Seminary.
Additionally, as a family pastor she is skilled in spiritual formation and life coaching.
Terri is known for her approachability and authenticity. She blends humor and empathy with an unwavering commitment to evidence-based practices and scientific principles. Terri received her Master’s in Counseling from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, where she learned to integrate rigorous biblical studies with the most recent science on mental health. She received the school’s highest honor, the Presidential Award for Academic Achievement and Contribution to the Seminary.
Are you happy with your overall quality of life; would you like help to make important changes in your life? -As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) I can help clients with stress, anxiety, anger or family or relationship issues. -As a medical psychotherapist, I work with patients adjusting to the problems and emotions associated with serious medical conditions, -As a Christian counselor, I strive to facilitate the strength that faith can provide, IF you choose to do so, if not, I respect your choice.
Are you happy with your overall quality of life; would you like help to make important changes in your life? -As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) I can help clients with stress, anxiety, anger or family or relationship issues. -As a medical psychotherapist, I work with patients adjusting to the problems and emotions associated with serious medical conditions, -As a Christian counselor, I strive to facilitate the strength that faith can provide, IF you choose to do so, if not, I respect your choice.
Calli Kreutzberger
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Okemos, MI 48864
In my free time, I enjoy being outdoors, listening to live music at concerts, attending art festivals and spending time with family & friends.
I am a licensed professional counselor who enjoys working with adults, couples, and families from all ethnic and cultural backgrounds, as well as those within the LGBTQIA+ community. I enjoy working with a variety of issues including trauma, anxiety and panic, anger, intrusive thoughts, self-esteem, mood concerns, and relationships. I create a safe place for clients to explore their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors at their own pace. I strive for my clients to always feel like they can express themselves in a supportive environment that encourages growth in a non-judgemental way.
In my free time, I enjoy being outdoors, listening to live music at concerts, attending art festivals and spending time with family & friends.
I am a licensed professional counselor who enjoys working with adults, couples, and families from all ethnic and cultural backgrounds, as well as those within the LGBTQIA+ community. I enjoy working with a variety of issues including trauma, anxiety and panic, anger, intrusive thoughts, self-esteem, mood concerns, and relationships. I create a safe place for clients to explore their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors at their own pace. I strive for my clients to always feel like they can express themselves in a supportive environment that encourages growth in a non-judgemental way.
Yvette Woodruff
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Okemos, MI 48864 (Online Only)
My practice is devoted to assisting you on your road to recovery based on best field practices, working with individuals and family in three key areas mental health, substance use disorders and trauma.
I have worked with clients in the Human Service field for the past thirty five years treating substance use disorders, mental health, trauma and HIV/AIDS. I am a caring, dedicated and empathic therapist, meeting the person served where they are at. It is my belief that when you know better you attempt to do better. My job involves providing psycho-education based upon best field practices. My experience includes working with youth, adults and families.
My practice is devoted to assisting you on your road to recovery based on best field practices, working with individuals and family in three key areas mental health, substance use disorders and trauma.
I have worked with clients in the Human Service field for the past thirty five years treating substance use disorders, mental health, trauma and HIV/AIDS. I am a caring, dedicated and empathic therapist, meeting the person served where they are at. It is my belief that when you know better you attempt to do better. My job involves providing psycho-education based upon best field practices. My experience includes working with youth, adults and families.
Everyone has the ability to learn, grow, and heal just like you. Therapy can be a guiding force throughout your journey. To help you understand and process all of life’s neverending changes. Changes that can manifest into intrusive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that lead to negative and self-destructive patterns. Patterns that can cause difficulty and disruption in different areas of your life. Potentially leading to unmanaged symptoms of anxiety, depressions, trauma, and grief. Therapy can be difficult, but every individual and family possess the ability to learn, grow, and heal
Everyone has the ability to learn, grow, and heal just like you. Therapy can be a guiding force throughout your journey. To help you understand and process all of life’s neverending changes. Changes that can manifest into intrusive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that lead to negative and self-destructive patterns. Patterns that can cause difficulty and disruption in different areas of your life. Potentially leading to unmanaged symptoms of anxiety, depressions, trauma, and grief. Therapy can be difficult, but every individual and family possess the ability to learn, grow, and heal
Hello! I'm so glad that you're here. My name is Megan Vaccaro and I am a Licensed Master Social Worker. I graduated from Wayne State University and have been counseling for 20 years. I work with individuals ages 6+, couples, and families on issues such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, behavior issues, family conflict, trauma/abuse, and parenting issues. My treatment approach includes cognitive behavioral therapy which works with challenging distorted thinking. It's helpful to know how to challenge negative thoughts in order to have more positive experiences.
Hello! I'm so glad that you're here. My name is Megan Vaccaro and I am a Licensed Master Social Worker. I graduated from Wayne State University and have been counseling for 20 years. I work with individuals ages 6+, couples, and families on issues such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, behavior issues, family conflict, trauma/abuse, and parenting issues. My treatment approach includes cognitive behavioral therapy which works with challenging distorted thinking. It's helpful to know how to challenge negative thoughts in order to have more positive experiences.
Rebecca Starr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Okemos, MI 48864
In order to make a determination about whether I am the best fit for your child and family, please reach out and connect with me.
Children face challenges in life, just like adults do, but many children struggle with knowing how to navigate these challenges. As a parent you may feel like you have tried everything that you know to help your child but they continue to struggle. I am a highly experienced mental health professional that can help your child develop self-awareness that will give them insight into their own strengths to navigate these emotional and behavioral challenges. I can also assist you and your child in creating meaningful shifts in your relationship that support this growth.
In order to make a determination about whether I am the best fit for your child and family, please reach out and connect with me.
Children face challenges in life, just like adults do, but many children struggle with knowing how to navigate these challenges. As a parent you may feel like you have tried everything that you know to help your child but they continue to struggle. I am a highly experienced mental health professional that can help your child develop self-awareness that will give them insight into their own strengths to navigate these emotional and behavioral challenges. I can also assist you and your child in creating meaningful shifts in your relationship that support this growth.
Life can feel stressful and overwhelming at times. We might struggle with everyday stressors like work and family obligations. We might face mental health concerns like depression and anxiety. Sometimes, our past, family of origin issues, or trauma catch up with us. Life's complexities can leave us feeling overwhelmed and stressed. Daily stressors such as work and family obligations can weigh heavily on our minds. Sometimes, the burdens of our past, family of origin issues, or traumatic experiences come knocking at our door. Therapy offers a beacon of hope in navigating these challenges.
Life can feel stressful and overwhelming at times. We might struggle with everyday stressors like work and family obligations. We might face mental health concerns like depression and anxiety. Sometimes, our past, family of origin issues, or trauma catch up with us. Life's complexities can leave us feeling overwhelmed and stressed. Daily stressors such as work and family obligations can weigh heavily on our minds. Sometimes, the burdens of our past, family of origin issues, or traumatic experiences come knocking at our door. Therapy offers a beacon of hope in navigating these challenges.
I would like to help my clients on their journey of self-discovery. I feel it is important for one to understand all that makes them who they are and how they function, so that when they make goals, they are able to achieve them. If you are struggling through anxiety, depression, trauma, or low self-worth, then I want to work with you, whether it means working with you and your partner, your family or on your own. When you are able to understand yourself and your needs, then the tools and skills needed to help you are easier to select and be more useful in our counseling together.
I would like to help my clients on their journey of self-discovery. I feel it is important for one to understand all that makes them who they are and how they function, so that when they make goals, they are able to achieve them. If you are struggling through anxiety, depression, trauma, or low self-worth, then I want to work with you, whether it means working with you and your partner, your family or on your own. When you are able to understand yourself and your needs, then the tools and skills needed to help you are easier to select and be more useful in our counseling together.
Sarah Schaeffer
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Okemos, MI 48864 (Online Only)
Helping others is one of my many passions, next to my love for my dog, cat, and family.
People often seek therapy to change or explore something about themselves. This can be a raw, scary, and intimidating process. Being vulnerable is difficult. I strive to provide a comfortable, open environment for people to heal and have a voice. My approach is humanistic and person-centered, which means I meet each unique individual where they are without judgment and tailor the therapeutic process to their needs. I am passionate about working with people and helping them find peace and happiness in their lives.
Helping others is one of my many passions, next to my love for my dog, cat, and family.
People often seek therapy to change or explore something about themselves. This can be a raw, scary, and intimidating process. Being vulnerable is difficult. I strive to provide a comfortable, open environment for people to heal and have a voice. My approach is humanistic and person-centered, which means I meet each unique individual where they are without judgment and tailor the therapeutic process to their needs. I am passionate about working with people and helping them find peace and happiness in their lives.
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Often family history and life experiences have taught us unhealthy skills of dealing with the painful events in our lives. You may have found yourself in place where you are reacting in ways you never thought you would and not living the life you want. It's common to not even know why you are feeling the way you do. Exhaustion, frustration, anger and being easily overwhelmed are just a few common indicators there is something going on with your emotional self. If you are struggling know there is a different way.
Often family history and life experiences have taught us unhealthy skills of dealing with the painful events in our lives. You may have found yourself in place where you are reacting in ways you never thought you would and not living the life you want. It's common to not even know why you are feeling the way you do. Exhaustion, frustration, anger and being easily overwhelmed are just a few common indicators there is something going on with your emotional self. If you are struggling know there is a different way.
I am trained in EMDR to help those who struggle with trauma, depression, loneliness, anxiety, divorce and blended family issues.
My goal is to provide a safe and healthy environment where children, teens, adults, couples and families can open up, share and find help in regards to personal struggles and trauma that occur throughout the life span. I am a Christian who counsels and have 17 years of experience. I work helping those who struggle with the tangled web of interpersonal conflicts who have limited insight about their struggles whether those relationship are with significant other, in marriage,home, work, or with peers. My passion is to help people find their purpose. Accepting new referrals.
I am trained in EMDR to help those who struggle with trauma, depression, loneliness, anxiety, divorce and blended family issues.
My goal is to provide a safe and healthy environment where children, teens, adults, couples and families can open up, share and find help in regards to personal struggles and trauma that occur throughout the life span. I am a Christian who counsels and have 17 years of experience. I work helping those who struggle with the tangled web of interpersonal conflicts who have limited insight about their struggles whether those relationship are with significant other, in marriage,home, work, or with peers. My passion is to help people find their purpose. Accepting new referrals.
I have experience in helping others navigate many different issues, including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, grief, overwhelming feelings, obsessive thoughts, relationship struggles, communication issues, family wounds, forgiveness and emotional healing, meaning and purpose, crisis of faith, and the search for inner peace.
As a counselor, I care deeply about helping people find support, guidance, and healing amidst the ups and downs of life. I believe that people deserve to be listened to and that the challenges and issues they face need to be understood before solutions can be offered.
I have experience in helping others navigate many different issues, including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, grief, overwhelming feelings, obsessive thoughts, relationship struggles, communication issues, family wounds, forgiveness and emotional healing, meaning and purpose, crisis of faith, and the search for inner peace.
As a counselor, I care deeply about helping people find support, guidance, and healing amidst the ups and downs of life. I believe that people deserve to be listened to and that the challenges and issues they face need to be understood before solutions can be offered.
Eneziah Walters
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Okemos, MI 48864
Waitlist for new clients
Availability for couples. Waitlist for individual I am a licensed Clinical Therapist. I work with individuals and families to help navigate through life’s difficulties such as anxiety, peer/ family relationships, and behavioral challenges. Integrating evidence-based practices, such as EMDR and EFT, will help you manage difficult emotions; cope with stress; build resiliency to discomfort or pain, and address challenges. My approach is accepting, affirming, and collaborative.
Availability for couples. Waitlist for individual I am a licensed Clinical Therapist. I work with individuals and families to help navigate through life’s difficulties such as anxiety, peer/ family relationships, and behavioral challenges. Integrating evidence-based practices, such as EMDR and EFT, will help you manage difficult emotions; cope with stress; build resiliency to discomfort or pain, and address challenges. My approach is accepting, affirming, and collaborative.
Beth Roberts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Okemos, MI 48864 (Online Only)
Family caregivers also benefit from this support as they are vulnerable to the stresses of caregiver burden.
As a strengths-based therapist, I help individuals and families find and use their strengths to work through the many challenges, transitions, and stresses life brings. I have extensive experience in helping people with complicated grief and loss. My training includes a specialization in relational therapy: satisfying relationships are essential to our wellbeing. This includes working with couples, families, parents, adult siblings, and blended families experiencing conflict. I also help adults work through the lingering influence of childhood trauma.
Family caregivers also benefit from this support as they are vulnerable to the stresses of caregiver burden.
As a strengths-based therapist, I help individuals and families find and use their strengths to work through the many challenges, transitions, and stresses life brings. I have extensive experience in helping people with complicated grief and loss. My training includes a specialization in relational therapy: satisfying relationships are essential to our wellbeing. This includes working with couples, families, parents, adult siblings, and blended families experiencing conflict. I also help adults work through the lingering influence of childhood trauma.
Life is journey that presents us with various challenges, it is nice to have support along this journey. My practice with clients is person centered, although I am along this journey with you, you are the facilitator. I provide a variety of mental health care for individuals who are looking to build skills and develop a community of support. I provide mental health care to individuals, couples, adolescents and families. I have a concentration in anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief and loss, peer relationships, communication skills, young adult transitional support, and family relationships.
Life is journey that presents us with various challenges, it is nice to have support along this journey. My practice with clients is person centered, although I am along this journey with you, you are the facilitator. I provide a variety of mental health care for individuals who are looking to build skills and develop a community of support. I provide mental health care to individuals, couples, adolescents and families. I have a concentration in anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief and loss, peer relationships, communication skills, young adult transitional support, and family relationships.
Allison Dennis is a Licensed Master Social Worker. She works with children and adolescents age 7-18 and young adults up to about age 25. She uses a client-centered and strength-based approach to meet clients where they are at and help them reach their goals. Allison specializes in depression, mood disorders, anxiety, adjustment to life changes, parenting, peer/relationship struggles, and family conflict. She has been trained in Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Play Therapy.
Allison Dennis is a Licensed Master Social Worker. She works with children and adolescents age 7-18 and young adults up to about age 25. She uses a client-centered and strength-based approach to meet clients where they are at and help them reach their goals. Allison specializes in depression, mood disorders, anxiety, adjustment to life changes, parenting, peer/relationship struggles, and family conflict. She has been trained in Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Play Therapy.
Lizette Chacon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
Okemos, MI 48805 (Online Only)
My educational background includes a Bachelor’s in Human Development and Family Studies and a Master’s in Social Work from Michigan State University.
¡Hablo español! As a bilingual therapist (English & Spanish), I am passionate about helping people heal through difficult times, from past trauma, grief, and loss, as well as the different challenges one could be facing. I understand that no single approach works for every single individual, therefore I use an eclectic approach to treat each patient’s needs. As your therapist, I am here to support you, as well as help you learn and grow throughout the process of healing. I understand the value of having someone listen to you, to be in a safe and non-judgmental space, and to feel validated.
My educational background includes a Bachelor’s in Human Development and Family Studies and a Master’s in Social Work from Michigan State University.
¡Hablo español! As a bilingual therapist (English & Spanish), I am passionate about helping people heal through difficult times, from past trauma, grief, and loss, as well as the different challenges one could be facing. I understand that no single approach works for every single individual, therefore I use an eclectic approach to treat each patient’s needs. As your therapist, I am here to support you, as well as help you learn and grow throughout the process of healing. I understand the value of having someone listen to you, to be in a safe and non-judgmental space, and to feel validated.
Shira Glogower
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Okemos, MI 48864
The sooner you reach out, the sooner I can start helping you and your family.
You’ve come to the right place. Parenting is the hardest job there is, and everyone could use some support from time to time. I am a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to supporting young children and their families. I have clinical expertise in working with children aged 0-8yrs, with a master’s degree in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago and a master’s degree in Child Development from Erikson Institute, along with 8 years of experience working as a therapist.
The sooner you reach out, the sooner I can start helping you and your family.
You’ve come to the right place. Parenting is the hardest job there is, and everyone could use some support from time to time. I am a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to supporting young children and their families. I have clinical expertise in working with children aged 0-8yrs, with a master’s degree in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago and a master’s degree in Child Development from Erikson Institute, along with 8 years of experience working as a therapist.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.