Female Therapists in Ada, MI

Since 2008 I have dedicated my career to working in the mental health field. I have worked in private practice, hospital-based counseling, case management, community resource management, and clinical research. My goal is to assist you with the stressors of life, both inevitable and unexpected. I provide evidence-based therapeutic intervention that meets you where you are. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, and that you can heal with the right amount of support, safety, and trust in your therapist.

As a Social worker, Katie has over 15 years of experience in addictions, trauma, human trafficking, abuse, and other mental health concerns. Katie is a survivor and has a passion working with individuals of all gender and sexual identities who are current and former sex industry workers, including victims and survivors of human trafficking. Her specialty is working with teens and adults with behavioral, mental health, relationship, trauma and substance abuse concerns. Katie desires to provide a safe, private, and confidential environment where an individual is free to express their choices for counseling with unbiased consultation.

Life comes with many challenges and sometimes even great pain, yet I believe in the power of shared experience and application of research-based interventions to help you feel balanced, empowered, and capable of moving forward toward your goals. I focus on working with adults and adolescents experiencing self harm, suicide ideation, depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, stage of life changes, grief, stress, and anger management. In addition, I specialize in helping individuals and family systems affected by the symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder.

Taking the first step toward therapy takes strength and courage. Life is full of challenges; no challenge is too big or too small for therapy. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, or a life transition, that may benefit from additional support. My hope is to create a space free of judgement, built on trust and compassion, where we can work together toward your individual goals. In this space, I am committed to listening to your unique story and coming alongside you as you journey through healing, wholeness, and hope.

I have a strong enthusiasm for personal growth and self-awareness. Knowing our story and knowing ourselves will assist us in making changes that last. Helping clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, life transitions, and identity development are things I am very passionate about. By providing tools, language, and resources, I want to assist you in facilitating change and empowerment in the face of difficulties. I am available to assist teens, adults, couples, and families.

My passion as a therapist is helping people navigate life transitions and cope with personal challenges. I work with both teenagers and adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, loss, and the emotional aspects of living with neurological disorders. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, EMDR, and others to support my clients. With compassion and understanding, I aim to create a warm, non-judgmental environment where clients feel safe sharing their stories.

Relationship, occupational and parenting stressors can feel incredibly overwhelming and leave you feeling emotionally depleted. They impact your quality of life and overall well-being. If you're struggling with where to start, therapy can offer an unbiased perspective and healthy tools to rebalance the emotional load you're carrying. We'll work together to identify your goals, improve your relationships, and increase your joy, purpose and peace. Specializing in life transitions, anxiety/depression, couples, parenting/step-parenting, relationship issues and grief.

Research shows that joy is the hardest human emotion to truly experience. Challenges with depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, low self-esteem, relationships or many other things, hold us back from fully experiencing these moments of joy in life. Whenever you may be at in your journey, your choice in seeking help is one of bravery. My goal is to partner with you to better understand your present circumstances, create meaningful goals and continue to provide support and hope to you along the way.

First if you are exploring therapy, I just want to say congratulations because it's great idea, and future you will be happy that today you is doing this. I believe therapy is a collaborative effort between clinician and client, I am not "treating" you, I am helping you understand yourself better, while empowering you to create a life that feels more authentic and in alignment for you, and reducing your suffering along the way.

I believe you possess the potential for positive change! Together we will work on overcoming anxiety, depression, trauma, broken relationship patterns, dysfunctional behaviors, and destructive false beliefs that have kept you stuck (I’m stupid...I’m ugly... I’m powerless...etc). If you are ready to embark on your healing journey - Let’s talk! While we can can't change the past, we can change destructive beliefs resulting from old hurts, traumas, and unmet childhood needs. Get ready to finally accept and love yourself and enjoy healthy, authentic relationships!

I have worked with clients from many different backgrounds across all ages who are suffering, lost, or just looking for a place to talk. Most commonly, I have worked with people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, family struggles, relationship stress, and life transitions.

7/2/24- Accepting New Clients: As a Christian its important for you to keep God at the center of your therapy, but you’re needing more than a few prayers and Bible verses to heal whats going on inside of you. The continual thoughts that rotate in your brain mixed with the triggers all around you keep bringing you back to knowing you need help. Its incredibly difficult to find the right therapist and you might even be tired of searching by now. Anxiety, Trauma, and Relationship struggles are heavy areas to navigate alone. I’m thankful you’re here and closer to getting started.

You don't have to be experiencing a breakdown to benefit from therapy. Perhaps you're just maxed out by workplace stressors, recent loss, or strained relationships. Maybe you make your living caring for others, and you find yourself spent, dissatisfied, frazzled and anxious. You feel stuck about problems you cannot fix and feel discouraged about moving forward. Therapy can help you process what's going on so you can more fully engage at work and in the rest of your life. You can gain insight, address burnout and learn to manage through the difficulties.

Hi! Do you struggle with low self-esteem? You may find yourself making negative comments about yourself, being overly self-critical, or blaming yourself for things that go wrong. I help women struggling with low self-esteem grow their love and acceptance for themselves so that they can reduce anxiety and feel at peace within. Many of us struggle with a harsh inner critic telling us that we're not good enough, smart enough, pretty enough, etc. In sessions, I focus on creating an emotionally safe space so that together, we can work towards your goals of quieting the inner critic and growing your self-esteem so you feel good enough!

Life is harder than you ever imagined it would be. Whether it's your painful past that keeps showing up in your present, difficulty in completing tasks and staying focus, or the anxiety and stress from things that are out of your control, you just can't find your way out of the struggle. Maybe it's your child or teenager who is struggling and needs someone else to help them find their joy and peace. A positive change is possible. Hope can be realized and joy can be a regular part of your life again.

Life is full of peaks and valleys, and sometimes we all need a little support or guidance. I am passionate about supporting kids, teens, young adults, women, and parents in periods of struggle or transition. I have training and lived experience with anxiety, depression, trauma, pain, child and family issues, and perinatal mood disorders. I have worked with survivors of sexual abuse, clients struggling with suicidal ideation and self-harm, and parents/caregivers trying their best to raise strong and healthy children. I can relate to people from all different walks of life, cultures, religious backgrounds, and sexual orientations.

You are worth it! But maybe you have a hard time seeing that lately. Maybe you are recovering from a bad breakup and feel down about yourself. Maybe you are always comparing yourself to others and feel like you never measure up, or maybe you just don’t feel good about yourself. Do you need help finding your self-love, recognizing your worth and creating your own happiness? I help women who feel anxious, depressed and struggle with their self-esteem by figuring out how and where you can change things that are holding you back. With the goal of achieving satisfaction and happiness in your life and relationships.

I have been in the mental health field, working with anxiety and trauma, for 20+ years! YOU appear driven and put together on the outside, but are struggling internally. You are wanting relief. Perhaps the anxiety is the result of something that happened to you. If your life is inhibited by your past in any way, this is the right place for you. I can help you find what is on the other side of the anxiety and fear, which could be peace, relief, and authenticity. I have intensive and specialized training in Trauma, PTSD and the resulting anxiety that comes from overwhelming or unsafe situations & people.

While you aspire to a life of success, real challenges are often inevitable and hard to manage. Navigating a difficult situation can feel lonely, exhausting, and overwhelming. It might feel like the world is against you with no end in sight. Whether you lost a friend or loved one, your child is being sent home from school, or you’re constantly worrying about the future, some days simply feel unbearable. Fortunately, there are solutions, and together you and I can work through these challenges and make them more manageable.