Marriage Counseling Therapists in Harbor Springs, MI
My educational focus and varied life experiences have equipped me to walk with clients who are experiencing difficulty with depression & anxiety, religious & spiritual issues, military family members & Veterans, trauma & PTSD, and marriage & family.
Life can feel especially challenging if your journey has taken you on a path outside of the social norms. People who have experienced life in the military, those who deal with depression & anxiety, couples who are struggling in their relationships, and people of faith can often feel secluded. As a counselor I strive to normalize life experiences and assist in navigating the situations that my clients encounter. My goal is to provide a space for hope, strength, and growth.
My educational focus and varied life experiences have equipped me to walk with clients who are experiencing difficulty with depression & anxiety, religious & spiritual issues, military family members & Veterans, trauma & PTSD, and marriage & family.
Life can feel especially challenging if your journey has taken you on a path outside of the social norms. People who have experienced life in the military, those who deal with depression & anxiety, couples who are struggling in their relationships, and people of faith can often feel secluded. As a counselor I strive to normalize life experiences and assist in navigating the situations that my clients encounter. My goal is to provide a space for hope, strength, and growth.
Walden Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CADR
Verified Verified
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
Walden specializes in treating many areas of concern including: Relationship, Premarital and Marital Counseling - Life Transition and Independence Support, Depression/Anxiety, Fear & Phobia, Co-Dependency, Divorce and Parenting, Family, Child and Teen Counseling, Grief, Complicated Loss, Gender & Societal Expectations/Concerns.
Walden Counseling welcomes Individuals, Families, and Young Adults. Our Counselors are dedicated to helping you identify your strengths, target goals, & assist you through the process of getting your life, relationships & your outlook - where you want it to be. Situated in Northwest Michigan, Walden Counseling is respected for its comfortable and confidential setting. Our staff are Professional, Board Licensed, Individual-Family Therapists who help people reach their potential goals, assist individuals in discovering & overcoming existing emotional or behavioral concerns.
Walden specializes in treating many areas of concern including: Relationship, Premarital and Marital Counseling - Life Transition and Independence Support, Depression/Anxiety, Fear & Phobia, Co-Dependency, Divorce and Parenting, Family, Child and Teen Counseling, Grief, Complicated Loss, Gender & Societal Expectations/Concerns.
Walden Counseling welcomes Individuals, Families, and Young Adults. Our Counselors are dedicated to helping you identify your strengths, target goals, & assist you through the process of getting your life, relationships & your outlook - where you want it to be. Situated in Northwest Michigan, Walden Counseling is respected for its comfortable and confidential setting. Our staff are Professional, Board Licensed, Individual-Family Therapists who help people reach their potential goals, assist individuals in discovering & overcoming existing emotional or behavioral concerns.
My specialty area is Marriage and Family Therapy.
I am licensed both as a Clinical Psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist. I also have a Ph.D. in Quantum Advanced Medicine. I do therapy with individuals for depression, anxiety and many other life issues. I work with couples and families through Marriage and Family Therapy which is my specialty area. Furthermore, attending to the grief and loss through a divorce is also an important component of family work. Therapy with adolescents and children, sexual and alcohol addictions are critical components of my practice today. Clients come to me because of my strong emphasis on natural treatment consultations when possible.
My specialty area is Marriage and Family Therapy.
I am licensed both as a Clinical Psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist. I also have a Ph.D. in Quantum Advanced Medicine. I do therapy with individuals for depression, anxiety and many other life issues. I work with couples and families through Marriage and Family Therapy which is my specialty area. Furthermore, attending to the grief and loss through a divorce is also an important component of family work. Therapy with adolescents and children, sexual and alcohol addictions are critical components of my practice today. Clients come to me because of my strong emphasis on natural treatment consultations when possible.
Jessica R. Stefanski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome. I am so happy you are here. As humans we are extremely resilient and adaptive to our surroundings. At times, this can be a gift and it can also lead us on a path that is no longer serving us. Therapy has the potential to change the quality of our lives, as well as for those around us, for generations to come. I specialize in guiding people back to themselves, while setting the conditions for healing to take place. Given the right conditions our bodies and minds can heal. You already carry everything you need from within. My approach is rooted in authenticity, compassion, and client empowerment.
Welcome. I am so happy you are here. As humans we are extremely resilient and adaptive to our surroundings. At times, this can be a gift and it can also lead us on a path that is no longer serving us. Therapy has the potential to change the quality of our lives, as well as for those around us, for generations to come. I specialize in guiding people back to themselves, while setting the conditions for healing to take place. Given the right conditions our bodies and minds can heal. You already carry everything you need from within. My approach is rooted in authenticity, compassion, and client empowerment.
Ginger Fricke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
I provide counseling to those who are struggling with many forms of conflict such as addiction, anxiety, depression, grief and loss. Helping my clients navigate through personal hardships with compassion is priority to me. I walk alongside people dealing with difficult life transitions.
I provide counseling to those who are struggling with many forms of conflict such as addiction, anxiety, depression, grief and loss. Helping my clients navigate through personal hardships with compassion is priority to me. I walk alongside people dealing with difficult life transitions.
Kimberly Zimmer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
Life today can have a profound impact on over all well-being. If you are struggling today and looking to find some hope to help guide you through the storm, I may be the therapist you are looking for. The relationship between a client and a therapist is the key to a successful therapeutic experience. I invite you into a nonjudgmental environment that provides empowerment, safety, trust, empathy, and active listening I believe the focus should be on the whole self; body, mind, and spirit. Through support, inner strength, and hope, I truly believe that healing is possible.
Life today can have a profound impact on over all well-being. If you are struggling today and looking to find some hope to help guide you through the storm, I may be the therapist you are looking for. The relationship between a client and a therapist is the key to a successful therapeutic experience. I invite you into a nonjudgmental environment that provides empowerment, safety, trust, empathy, and active listening I believe the focus should be on the whole self; body, mind, and spirit. Through support, inner strength, and hope, I truly believe that healing is possible.
Keltie Heather Nielsen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
As human beings living in a broken world, we experience the weight of the complexities of our lives in various ways. Sometimes we don't even notice what our bodies are trying to tell us until it feels too late, when we feel overwhelmed and hopeless or so alone. Sometimes the anxiety can feel like it is dictating how we live our life. Or the ways we have tried to cope seem to be causing more trouble for us whether simply internally, relationally or in our ability to function in life. We all hold the stories of our circumstances, traumas and genetic makeup in our bodies, hearts and minds.
As human beings living in a broken world, we experience the weight of the complexities of our lives in various ways. Sometimes we don't even notice what our bodies are trying to tell us until it feels too late, when we feel overwhelmed and hopeless or so alone. Sometimes the anxiety can feel like it is dictating how we live our life. Or the ways we have tried to cope seem to be causing more trouble for us whether simply internally, relationally or in our ability to function in life. We all hold the stories of our circumstances, traumas and genetic makeup in our bodies, hearts and minds.
Kaleidoscope Counseling specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults and families. I am experienced in working with trauma such as sexual or physical abuse, parenting issues, anxiety, depression, and substance use disorder. All Counseling is confidential with a personalized approach for each client. The goal of therapy at Kaleidoscope Counseling is to help develop skills and techniques to navigate your life journey. Our initial meeting will provide an opportunity to complete a comprehensive client assessment. This will be a ninety minute appointment. In the following appointment, we will agree on a treatment plan with your individual measurable goals to include frequency and length of attendance.
Kaleidoscope Counseling specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults and families. I am experienced in working with trauma such as sexual or physical abuse, parenting issues, anxiety, depression, and substance use disorder. All Counseling is confidential with a personalized approach for each client. The goal of therapy at Kaleidoscope Counseling is to help develop skills and techniques to navigate your life journey. Our initial meeting will provide an opportunity to complete a comprehensive client assessment. This will be a ninety minute appointment. In the following appointment, we will agree on a treatment plan with your individual measurable goals to include frequency and length of attendance.
I work with individuals who wish to live a full and rewarding life regardless of past experiences or current challenges. My clients have a range of issues which may include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, recent or remote trauma, childhood maltreatment, family dysfunction, women's issues, distortions of thought, or grief and loss. I use a variety of carefully chosen modalities to assist clients in reaching their personal goals. Such modalities might include CBT, traditional talk therapy, relaxation, biofeedback, pyschodynamic interpretation, assessment measures, and reading or writing material.
I work with individuals who wish to live a full and rewarding life regardless of past experiences or current challenges. My clients have a range of issues which may include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, recent or remote trauma, childhood maltreatment, family dysfunction, women's issues, distortions of thought, or grief and loss. I use a variety of carefully chosen modalities to assist clients in reaching their personal goals. Such modalities might include CBT, traditional talk therapy, relaxation, biofeedback, pyschodynamic interpretation, assessment measures, and reading or writing material.
Life is a journey! On the journey of life we can encounter "roadblocks". If you feel you have run into a "roadblock" in your life, counseling can help you to work through your emotions, to learn new coping skills, and to recognize your strengths. In counseling sessions, we can work together on issues, such as, communication skills, self-esteem, assertive skills, parenting skills, anger management skills, coping skills, and anxiety. I have experience working with individuals who are initially unsure of the counseling process.
Life is a journey! On the journey of life we can encounter "roadblocks". If you feel you have run into a "roadblock" in your life, counseling can help you to work through your emotions, to learn new coping skills, and to recognize your strengths. In counseling sessions, we can work together on issues, such as, communication skills, self-esteem, assertive skills, parenting skills, anger management skills, coping skills, and anxiety. I have experience working with individuals who are initially unsure of the counseling process.
I provide therapy with individuals, couples, and families surrounding a variety of issues including but not limited to communication and relationship dynamics, stress management, depression, anxiety, and anger as well as grief and loss, substance use, eating disorders, and educational and occupational challenges. Being present with a client in his or her journey through life is my greatest honor and I strive to meet my clients where they are at the time and help them take steps towards their goals in achieving health, happiness, and overall life fulfillment.
I provide therapy with individuals, couples, and families surrounding a variety of issues including but not limited to communication and relationship dynamics, stress management, depression, anxiety, and anger as well as grief and loss, substance use, eating disorders, and educational and occupational challenges. Being present with a client in his or her journey through life is my greatest honor and I strive to meet my clients where they are at the time and help them take steps towards their goals in achieving health, happiness, and overall life fulfillment.
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Have you reached a point in your life where you have been feeling overwhelmed, unsure, exhausted, or all of the above? Is there something that has been weighing heavy on your mind, but you are unsure how to address it? Are you willing to embark on a journey of self-exploration to uncover and utilize your strengths to rise to the challenge and overcome your most pressing difficulties? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, then it may be time to consider connecting with a professional helper. As such, it is my duty and desire to assist you in becoming the best version of yourself that you can be.
Have you reached a point in your life where you have been feeling overwhelmed, unsure, exhausted, or all of the above? Is there something that has been weighing heavy on your mind, but you are unsure how to address it? Are you willing to embark on a journey of self-exploration to uncover and utilize your strengths to rise to the challenge and overcome your most pressing difficulties? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, then it may be time to consider connecting with a professional helper. As such, it is my duty and desire to assist you in becoming the best version of yourself that you can be.
Second Chance Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
At Second Chance Counseling Center, we strive to accommodate every client. We are a group of professionals here to meet your needs with our unique combination of skills. Our clinicians have been trained in various modalities to treat trauma, relationship issues, depression, grief, anxiety, and many other disorders. This allows each of our clinicians to focus on you in your treatment. Let us help guide you in your journey.
At Second Chance Counseling Center, we strive to accommodate every client. We are a group of professionals here to meet your needs with our unique combination of skills. Our clinicians have been trained in various modalities to treat trauma, relationship issues, depression, grief, anxiety, and many other disorders. This allows each of our clinicians to focus on you in your treatment. Let us help guide you in your journey.
I love empowering individuals ; helping them to heal, rise above their challenges, take personal ownership over their life, and learn to thrive in every circumstance. I take a strengths based approach to therapy. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it" - Helen Keller.
I love empowering individuals ; helping them to heal, rise above their challenges, take personal ownership over their life, and learn to thrive in every circumstance. I take a strengths based approach to therapy. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it" - Helen Keller.
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Elizabeth Simpson
Marriage & Family Therapist, Elizabeth Simpson, LMFT
Verified Verified
Petoskey, MI 49770
Waitlist for new clients
I also provide licensing supervision to marriage and family therapists in Michigan.
I help people address mental health issues through a combination of highly individualized therapy and lifestyle interventions. I have extensive experience treating depression and other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders and trauma. I help people better understand how their attitudes and behaviors are influenced by their life experience and current environment, so change is possible. My approach is highly collaborative and flexible, and I work with my clients to maximize the benefits of therapy by helping them develop supports and opportunities for growth outside scheduled sessions.
I also provide licensing supervision to marriage and family therapists in Michigan.
I help people address mental health issues through a combination of highly individualized therapy and lifestyle interventions. I have extensive experience treating depression and other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders and trauma. I help people better understand how their attitudes and behaviors are influenced by their life experience and current environment, so change is possible. My approach is highly collaborative and flexible, and I work with my clients to maximize the benefits of therapy by helping them develop supports and opportunities for growth outside scheduled sessions.
Collective Impact Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC, MITS
Verified Verified
Petoskey, MI 49770
We believe in providing counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and professionals seeking their full licensures. We see clients struggling with common mental health difficulties and other life problems such as: ADHD, Disability Managment, Depression and Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Employment Needs, General Counseling Needs, Grief, Loss and Life Transitions, Relationship Difficulties, Divorce, Stress Management, Suicide Prevention: Identification, Prevention and Treatment, Transition to College and Career Success; Understand Yourself, Explore Various, Career Options, Learn to Set Meaningful Goals, and Choose the Right Education and Training Path to Achieve Them. Trauma, including the Loss of a Loved One, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Family Crisis & PTSD.
We believe in providing counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and professionals seeking their full licensures. We see clients struggling with common mental health difficulties and other life problems such as: ADHD, Disability Managment, Depression and Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Employment Needs, General Counseling Needs, Grief, Loss and Life Transitions, Relationship Difficulties, Divorce, Stress Management, Suicide Prevention: Identification, Prevention and Treatment, Transition to College and Career Success; Understand Yourself, Explore Various, Career Options, Learn to Set Meaningful Goals, and Choose the Right Education and Training Path to Achieve Them. Trauma, including the Loss of a Loved One, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Family Crisis & PTSD.
My "ideal" client is a child, pre-teen, teen, young adult, adult, couple, or family. Together we can work on any number of issues from communication to adjusting to new life circumstances; events from your past that are impacting your present; parenting children or teens, or individuating from parents; anxiety, depression and other matters of mood; relationships with family, friends and coworkers; co-dependency and self-advocacy; personal values and belief systems.... I'm here to meet you where you are & to support you as you evolve into your best self.
My "ideal" client is a child, pre-teen, teen, young adult, adult, couple, or family. Together we can work on any number of issues from communication to adjusting to new life circumstances; events from your past that are impacting your present; parenting children or teens, or individuating from parents; anxiety, depression and other matters of mood; relationships with family, friends and coworkers; co-dependency and self-advocacy; personal values and belief systems.... I'm here to meet you where you are & to support you as you evolve into your best self.
Let my many years of knowledge and experience help you. In these challenging times maybe you feel as though there is no one you can talk to, no one who would understand what you are going through. Perhaps this is a new feeling or one that you have struggled with for years. If you have difficulty coping with daily stresses, managing conflicts, grief, loss, or struggling with relationships, I can help. When experiencing such difficulties a trained professional like myself may be needed to help.
Let my many years of knowledge and experience help you. In these challenging times maybe you feel as though there is no one you can talk to, no one who would understand what you are going through. Perhaps this is a new feeling or one that you have struggled with for years. If you have difficulty coping with daily stresses, managing conflicts, grief, loss, or struggling with relationships, I can help. When experiencing such difficulties a trained professional like myself may be needed to help.
Rachel Schelhaas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Petoskey, MI 49770
Our lives can be chaotic and we all need support to make sense of the chaos. Challenges in life can be opportunities for growth, and that growth is tough work to do alone. Whether that chaos manifests itself in a battle with depression or anxiety, challenges in a relationship, or navigating life following a transition, loss, or diagnoses, hope and healing are possible.
Our lives can be chaotic and we all need support to make sense of the chaos. Challenges in life can be opportunities for growth, and that growth is tough work to do alone. Whether that chaos manifests itself in a battle with depression or anxiety, challenges in a relationship, or navigating life following a transition, loss, or diagnoses, hope and healing are possible.
Adrienne Shiels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Petoskey, MI 49770
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be hard and sometimes you find yourself struggling with something that you just don’t know how to overcome on your own. That’s where counseling comes in. At Still Space Counseling, I start from the belief that you are whole; that you have everything you need within you right now to heal and thrive in this life. You are not your struggle. Underneath the anxiety, depression, pain, loneliness, anger, insecurity, obsession, addiction...there is an authentic Self, and that is who I will see and help to uncover. I believe that as you find safety and trust within yourself, you will have the power to overcome any challenge.
Life can be hard and sometimes you find yourself struggling with something that you just don’t know how to overcome on your own. That’s where counseling comes in. At Still Space Counseling, I start from the belief that you are whole; that you have everything you need within you right now to heal and thrive in this life. You are not your struggle. Underneath the anxiety, depression, pain, loneliness, anger, insecurity, obsession, addiction...there is an authentic Self, and that is who I will see and help to uncover. I believe that as you find safety and trust within yourself, you will have the power to overcome any challenge.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.