Marriage Counseling Therapists in Okemos, MI
Darla Carmoney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
Okemos, MI 48864 (Online Only)
I understand the frustrations of marriage and parenting.
Do you feel discouraged, losing your temper easily, feeling down and emotional, and unable to concentrate? Have you lost joy in the things you normally love to do? Do you feel like you are losing your ability to deal with things? The power of developing a long-term supportive relationship within counseling sessions can help you control your temper, improve your relationships, and feel better about your life and where it is going. Through meditation, writing, identifying what makes you angry, and other activities change will happen. You are in control of your change.
I understand the frustrations of marriage and parenting.
Do you feel discouraged, losing your temper easily, feeling down and emotional, and unable to concentrate? Have you lost joy in the things you normally love to do? Do you feel like you are losing your ability to deal with things? The power of developing a long-term supportive relationship within counseling sessions can help you control your temper, improve your relationships, and feel better about your life and where it is going. Through meditation, writing, identifying what makes you angry, and other activities change will happen. You are in control of your change.
I work with a population of college students through later adulthood, with some marital work included.
I have sought to work collaboratively with individuals in emotional healing and personal growth and decision-making. I have accompanied many people on parts of their journeys toward self-discovery, self-acceptance and empowerment as they have experienced depression, anxiety and confusion. Those who are shy,unsure of themselves or interested in the interplay of psychological, physical, spiritual and cultural influences on their lives are often particularly good matches for my style. I also bring life experience as mother, educator, developer of a cross-cultural youth and family counseling program, and religious leader.
I work with a population of college students through later adulthood, with some marital work included.
I have sought to work collaboratively with individuals in emotional healing and personal growth and decision-making. I have accompanied many people on parts of their journeys toward self-discovery, self-acceptance and empowerment as they have experienced depression, anxiety and confusion. Those who are shy,unsure of themselves or interested in the interplay of psychological, physical, spiritual and cultural influences on their lives are often particularly good matches for my style. I also bring life experience as mother, educator, developer of a cross-cultural youth and family counseling program, and religious leader.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, and I love helping my clients become more mindful of how they interact with themselves and others in their environment. My ideal clients are couples, individuals, and families struggling with interpersonal issues.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, and I love helping my clients become more mindful of how they interact with themselves and others in their environment. My ideal clients are couples, individuals, and families struggling with interpersonal issues.
Starr Golembiewski
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Okemos, MI 48864
I have extensive training in the Gottman Method and Emotionally-Focused Therapy for Couples to address affairs, trauma and lack of intimacy in marriage.
Are you frustrated with just surviving when what you really want is to thrive? Maybe for you thriving means having healthy relationships. Or maybe you want to feel more confident, and able to identify and express values to live a more authentic life. Perhaps it's time to re-write narratives formed from childhood abuse or other traumatic event(s). My goal is to create a safe environment where you feel heard, and your problems understood, so we can begin the process of helping you live your best life. I serve individuals, couples and families with a strengths-based, mindful, emotionally-focused approach that empowers change.
I have extensive training in the Gottman Method and Emotionally-Focused Therapy for Couples to address affairs, trauma and lack of intimacy in marriage.
Are you frustrated with just surviving when what you really want is to thrive? Maybe for you thriving means having healthy relationships. Or maybe you want to feel more confident, and able to identify and express values to live a more authentic life. Perhaps it's time to re-write narratives formed from childhood abuse or other traumatic event(s). My goal is to create a safe environment where you feel heard, and your problems understood, so we can begin the process of helping you live your best life. I serve individuals, couples and families with a strengths-based, mindful, emotionally-focused approach that empowers change.
Sylvia Orchid Light
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Okemos, MI 48864
I help individuals in transitions, including those of school, intimate relationship, marriage, raising children, divorce, partner loss, career changes, and retirement. Transitions may be accompanied with mixed feelings, anxiety, and/or depression which may lead to feelings of overwhelm and exhaustion. Teaming up with my clients, I assist and support them in removing barriers and opening possibilities for a brighter future, placing them fully empowered in the lives they choose to live. By building on their positive changes, no matter the size, clients can sit comfortably in the driver's seat and better direct their future.
I help individuals in transitions, including those of school, intimate relationship, marriage, raising children, divorce, partner loss, career changes, and retirement. Transitions may be accompanied with mixed feelings, anxiety, and/or depression which may lead to feelings of overwhelm and exhaustion. Teaming up with my clients, I assist and support them in removing barriers and opening possibilities for a brighter future, placing them fully empowered in the lives they choose to live. By building on their positive changes, no matter the size, clients can sit comfortably in the driver's seat and better direct their future.
Sally Demshur
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MPH, RN
Verified Verified
Okemos, MI 48864
Waitlist for new clients
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in work with couples, I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.
Are you tired of the same argument over and over again? Feeling unheard in your relationship? Frustrated because no matter what you do, you just can’t get it right with your partner? Missing the intimacy and connection with the person you love the most? The most important relationships in our lives can be the source of some of our greatest joy, as well as our greatest pain. It’s no coincidence that our most important relationships can often take the most work, though this work can be enriching and productive. Now more than ever, resilient, connected relationships can have a profound effect on mental health and well-being.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in work with couples, I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.
Are you tired of the same argument over and over again? Feeling unheard in your relationship? Frustrated because no matter what you do, you just can’t get it right with your partner? Missing the intimacy and connection with the person you love the most? The most important relationships in our lives can be the source of some of our greatest joy, as well as our greatest pain. It’s no coincidence that our most important relationships can often take the most work, though this work can be enriching and productive. Now more than ever, resilient, connected relationships can have a profound effect on mental health and well-being.
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.
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.
Cognitive restructuring, impulse control, stress management, mind-body medicine-meditation, relaxation response training, guided imagery, hypnosis, and marital-relational issues.
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.
Cognitive restructuring, impulse control, stress management, mind-body medicine-meditation, relaxation response training, guided imagery, hypnosis, and marital-relational issues.
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.
I personally have a wait list for new clients, but have therapists on staff at Blue Lotus Therapy Services with availability in our Brighton and Okemos locations, as well as Telehealth. I strive to practice openness, respect, curiosity, and accountability during sessions with my clients to create a space for changes that fit your therapeutic goals. My therapeutic interests include working with people who experience symptoms of depression, anxiety, relationship/ marital concerns, low self-esteem, identity conflict, and grief work.
I personally have a wait list for new clients, but have therapists on staff at Blue Lotus Therapy Services with availability in our Brighton and Okemos locations, as well as Telehealth. I strive to practice openness, respect, curiosity, and accountability during sessions with my clients to create a space for changes that fit your therapeutic goals. My therapeutic interests include working with people who experience symptoms of depression, anxiety, relationship/ marital concerns, low self-esteem, identity conflict, and grief work.
Roberta A Cross
Counselor, MA, LPC, CCPS-c
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Okemos, MI 48864 (Online Only)
Roberta is also trained in Gottman Couples Therapy-level 1, and incorporates these tested, proven principles when working with marital couples.
Roberta specializes in working with women and men who have experienced partner relational trauma due to their partner’s problematic sexual behavior (sexual addiction). She is part of a limited and uniquely qualified group of therapists who are highly trained in the APSATS Multidimensional Partner Trauma Model. As an APSATS (The Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists) trained specialist, Roberta provides safety and stabilization, along with care, support and relational healing for those impacted by sexual addiction, relational betrayal and relational trauma.
Roberta is also trained in Gottman Couples Therapy-level 1, and incorporates these tested, proven principles when working with marital couples.
Roberta specializes in working with women and men who have experienced partner relational trauma due to their partner’s problematic sexual behavior (sexual addiction). She is part of a limited and uniquely qualified group of therapists who are highly trained in the APSATS Multidimensional Partner Trauma Model. As an APSATS (The Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists) trained specialist, Roberta provides safety and stabilization, along with care, support and relational healing for those impacted by sexual addiction, relational betrayal and relational trauma.
Sara B Dupuis
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LP, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Okemos, MI 48864
Waitlist for new clients
I am fully licensed as both a Psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist.
Relationships play an important role in our everyday lives. When relationships get off track, it can be so overwhelming. As such, I work with individuals, couples, and families to help heal the hurts and the pain of relational dynamics as well as trauma.
I am fully licensed as both a Psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist.
Relationships play an important role in our everyday lives. When relationships get off track, it can be so overwhelming. As such, I work with individuals, couples, and families to help heal the hurts and the pain of relational dynamics as well as trauma.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Okemos, MI 48864 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing virtual therapy to clients in Michigan. I’ve focused my education and career on helping individuals and couples create sustainable change, alleviate mental health distress, and enhance their relationships. You can learn more about me at www.campbellmft.com
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing virtual therapy to clients in Michigan. I’ve focused my education and career on helping individuals and couples create sustainable change, alleviate mental health distress, and enhance their relationships. You can learn more about me at www.campbellmft.com
I have worked with a variety of challenges, though my greatest expertise is in the area of porn/sex addiction, marital issues, depression and anxiety, and ADHD for children and adults.
Life is tough. No doubt about it. Sometimes its downright overwhelming. In these times it is especially beneficial to have someone to help you as you wade through it all. People come to counseling for a variety of reasons. Probably most people who voluntarily come to counseling are looking for some healing, and the hope of moving forward with their life. How about you? Do you want to get your "heart" back? Make some changes? Move forward with your life? That's good. I'd like to help you with that.
I have worked with a variety of challenges, though my greatest expertise is in the area of porn/sex addiction, marital issues, depression and anxiety, and ADHD for children and adults.
Life is tough. No doubt about it. Sometimes its downright overwhelming. In these times it is especially beneficial to have someone to help you as you wade through it all. People come to counseling for a variety of reasons. Probably most people who voluntarily come to counseling are looking for some healing, and the hope of moving forward with their life. How about you? Do you want to get your "heart" back? Make some changes? Move forward with your life? That's good. I'd like to help you with that.
Rosie Gollapalli
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LLMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Okemos, MI 48864
I am a limited license marriage and family therapist providing care for individuals, couples and families.
When people look at you, it looks like you have it all, but life feels painful. You are successful, driven, and dependable. You have worked so hard to create the life of your dreams, but it feels like life is falling apart. Your marriage maybe falling apart or your important relationships strained. Something has to change because living this way is not working. You have tried to follow the rules and do everything by the book. You have tried to keep everyone happy. Yet, it all feels lost. You can’t go on like this. This is not what you want for your life. You are at the end of your rope, and it’s time for a change.
I am a limited license marriage and family therapist providing care for individuals, couples and families.
When people look at you, it looks like you have it all, but life feels painful. You are successful, driven, and dependable. You have worked so hard to create the life of your dreams, but it feels like life is falling apart. Your marriage maybe falling apart or your important relationships strained. Something has to change because living this way is not working. You have tried to follow the rules and do everything by the book. You have tried to keep everyone happy. Yet, it all feels lost. You can’t go on like this. This is not what you want for your life. You are at the end of your rope, and it’s time for a change.
Olive Leaf Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Okemos, MI 48805
Her studies were focused on marriage and family and advanced issues in child counseling.
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.
Her studies were focused on marriage and family and advanced issues in child counseling.
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.
Shiloh Wehr
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, Owner, Superv
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Okemos, MI 48864
We have had our own share of drastic life and marital crisis.
I am a certified LPC supervisor and owner of Sanctuary Counseling which currently has 7 clinicians. I love working with couples that bring any and all concerns to the table, its very rewarding to watch a couple turn from resentment and fear towards intentional love and fulfillment. I also enjoy working with adults to help them identify and meet their goals, often diving into how they are getting in their own way, with the result of them finding a stronger and healthier version of themselves.
We have had our own share of drastic life and marital crisis.
I am a certified LPC supervisor and owner of Sanctuary Counseling which currently has 7 clinicians. I love working with couples that bring any and all concerns to the table, its very rewarding to watch a couple turn from resentment and fear towards intentional love and fulfillment. I also enjoy working with adults to help them identify and meet their goals, often diving into how they are getting in their own way, with the result of them finding a stronger and healthier version of themselves.
Have you wondered if therapy is the right choice for you? Are you someone who struggles with anxiety, adjusting to college, self-esteem issues, relationship problems, or just need support during a difficult time? My goal is to meet you where you are and help you move beyond any limiting beliefs and behaviors that have kept you from being the best version of yourself. Your problems cannot be solved on the same level of thinking in which they were created. I will help you gain new insight, increase self-awareness and accountability, develop coping skills to face situations and take action.
Have you wondered if therapy is the right choice for you? Are you someone who struggles with anxiety, adjusting to college, self-esteem issues, relationship problems, or just need support during a difficult time? My goal is to meet you where you are and help you move beyond any limiting beliefs and behaviors that have kept you from being the best version of yourself. Your problems cannot be solved on the same level of thinking in which they were created. I will help you gain new insight, increase self-awareness and accountability, develop coping skills to face situations and take action.
As an LCSW therapist, I have greatly improved the lives of children and their families by understanding that each family and child is unique. I believe the success of every child begins within the family unit. Prior to becoming an MSW therapist, I worked for 15+ years as a Montessori teacher guiding the development of children. This experience allows me to address children's academic and emotional needs. Let me help you establish a strong and positive bond with your children.
As an LCSW therapist, I have greatly improved the lives of children and their families by understanding that each family and child is unique. I believe the success of every child begins within the family unit. Prior to becoming an MSW therapist, I worked for 15+ years as a Montessori teacher guiding the development of children. This experience allows me to address children's academic and emotional needs. Let me help you establish a strong and positive bond with your children.
Stephanie S. McCann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Okemos, MI 48805 (Online Only)
I believe that resilience is in all of us and healing is a path we can choose to walk at any time if we are willing to take the first step. Sometimes even helping professionals need their own helper, someone to listen to their experiences and walk alongside them as they process the challenges of helping. Focusing on secondary traumatic stress and occupational stress issues I believe my role as a therapist is to support clients as they navigate their healing process.
I believe that resilience is in all of us and healing is a path we can choose to walk at any time if we are willing to take the first step. Sometimes even helping professionals need their own helper, someone to listen to their experiences and walk alongside them as they process the challenges of helping. Focusing on secondary traumatic stress and occupational stress issues I believe my role as a therapist is to support clients as they navigate their healing process.
Lizette Chacon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
Okemos, MI 48805 (Online Only)
¡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.
¡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.
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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.