Teletherapy for Alpena, MI
Rachel Achatz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Alpena, MI 49707
Waitlist for new clients
Like many people in the helping professions, there was a personal reason I chose to pursue a career in mental health counseling. After struggling with some difficult personal experiences, I made the courageous decision to seek mental health treatment with a therapist. I know the struggle and hard work it takes to recover! Don't give up though, with hard work and dedication you can make the changes necessary to experience an improved quality of life. This may include changing how you view yourself, how you navigate interpersonal relationships, or change behaviors that are interfering with your health and well-being.
Like many people in the helping professions, there was a personal reason I chose to pursue a career in mental health counseling. After struggling with some difficult personal experiences, I made the courageous decision to seek mental health treatment with a therapist. I know the struggle and hard work it takes to recover! Don't give up though, with hard work and dedication you can make the changes necessary to experience an improved quality of life. This may include changing how you view yourself, how you navigate interpersonal relationships, or change behaviors that are interfering with your health and well-being.
Hi! I'm Lori Fields, MA LPC. As a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Michigan, I enjoy working in person and via telehealth with older adolescents through adulthood - individually, as couples, in families, and in group settings. I hold a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and have also completed a full course of study at the graduate level in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have experience helping those dealing with anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, grief, and life transitions among other issues.
Hi! I'm Lori Fields, MA LPC. As a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Michigan, I enjoy working in person and via telehealth with older adolescents through adulthood - individually, as couples, in families, and in group settings. I hold a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and have also completed a full course of study at the graduate level in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have experience helping those dealing with anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, grief, and life transitions among other issues.
Anita K Tanner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, ACHP-SW, BCD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alpena, MI 49707 (Online Only)
Everyone has a struggle or a suffering of some kind or an area of our life we can improve upon. My specialty is working with middle aged and older adults who are navigating grief and loss, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions. Let's work together to help you to move your life in a positive direction and achieve emotional wellbeing!
Everyone has a struggle or a suffering of some kind or an area of our life we can improve upon. My specialty is working with middle aged and older adults who are navigating grief and loss, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions. Let's work together to help you to move your life in a positive direction and achieve emotional wellbeing!
Gail Atkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alpena, MI 49707
I create a non-judgmental and healthy space to help my clients find balance in their life and overcome past and present hardships. I work with clients to help them achieve goals that are important to them while utilizing person-centered and strength-based treatment planning.
I create a non-judgmental and healthy space to help my clients find balance in their life and overcome past and present hardships. I work with clients to help them achieve goals that are important to them while utilizing person-centered and strength-based treatment planning.
Becky Lenning
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alpena, MI 49707 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Becky. Life’s challenges come in many forms and can feel overwhelming. Whether you are coping with the death of a loved one, pet loss, divorce or separation, job loss, illness or disability, infertility, stressful caregiver trials, or other challenges life throws in your path, you may experience difficult feelings of sadness, depression, anxiety, discouragement, loneliness, hopelessness, or fear. My mission is for you to live YOUR best life possible. I OFFER: A place where your voice will be heard and a compassionate, inclusive, & confidential space to discuss your issues & concerns.
Hi, I'm Becky. Life’s challenges come in many forms and can feel overwhelming. Whether you are coping with the death of a loved one, pet loss, divorce or separation, job loss, illness or disability, infertility, stressful caregiver trials, or other challenges life throws in your path, you may experience difficult feelings of sadness, depression, anxiety, discouragement, loneliness, hopelessness, or fear. My mission is for you to live YOUR best life possible. I OFFER: A place where your voice will be heard and a compassionate, inclusive, & confidential space to discuss your issues & concerns.
Abundant Life Christian Guidance, PLLC - Where therapy and the scriptures converge. Specializing in mood disorders, anxiety, addictions, grief & loss, suicidology, and more. Currently taking new clients.
Abundant Life Christian Guidance, PLLC - Where therapy and the scriptures converge. Specializing in mood disorders, anxiety, addictions, grief & loss, suicidology, and more. Currently taking new clients.
I enjoy working with teens and their parents. I have experience working with adults with depression anxiety and trauma.
I enjoy working with teens and their parents. I have experience working with adults with depression anxiety and trauma.
Greetings, my name is Tracy, and I appreciate your interest in my services. As a licensed clinical social worker, I am committed to providing compassionate support as you navigate your journey toward wellness and personal development. I firmly believe in meeting clients at their individual starting points, acknowledging that everyone brings distinct feelings, thoughts, beliefs, and values into the therapeutic environment. In our sessions, you can anticipate a confidential and non-judgmental space where you can freely explore your concerns.
Greetings, my name is Tracy, and I appreciate your interest in my services. As a licensed clinical social worker, I am committed to providing compassionate support as you navigate your journey toward wellness and personal development. I firmly believe in meeting clients at their individual starting points, acknowledging that everyone brings distinct feelings, thoughts, beliefs, and values into the therapeutic environment. In our sessions, you can anticipate a confidential and non-judgmental space where you can freely explore your concerns.
I work with a variety of age groups and genuinely enjoy the differences in all people. I create a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to help my clients find balance in their life and overcome past and present hardships. I work alongside my patients, meeting them where they are while helping them achieve goals that are important to them by utilizing person-centered treatment planning. I help my patients gain emotional stability, and self-worth in their lives, while becoming empowered. I work effectively with children and their families, adolescents, and adults.
I work with a variety of age groups and genuinely enjoy the differences in all people. I create a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to help my clients find balance in their life and overcome past and present hardships. I work alongside my patients, meeting them where they are while helping them achieve goals that are important to them by utilizing person-centered treatment planning. I help my patients gain emotional stability, and self-worth in their lives, while becoming empowered. I work effectively with children and their families, adolescents, and adults.
Sarah Hamilton LMSW: Your decision to prioritize your mental health journey is appreciated and valued, and I am happy to help accompany you wherever you might be in that journey. I am experienced in working with a variety of populations, and mental health conditions; and hold certifications in TFCBT, DBT, MI, and CBT. My practice is both gender, and sexual orientation affirming, as all are welcome here.
Sarah Hamilton LMSW: Your decision to prioritize your mental health journey is appreciated and valued, and I am happy to help accompany you wherever you might be in that journey. I am experienced in working with a variety of populations, and mental health conditions; and hold certifications in TFCBT, DBT, MI, and CBT. My practice is both gender, and sexual orientation affirming, as all are welcome here.
Brianna has a passion for advocating for the mental health and welfare of children across the globe, as well in her current home base. Growing up overseas, and studying in the U.S. has given Brianna a global perspective on the diversity of mental health needs all around her. Brianna returned to the U.S. to study International Relations and Child Development to pursue her goal of serving others. After graduation she worked in disadvantaged and impoverished areas of Asia. Brianna then completed her Masters of Social Work degree in Michigan, while she worked with children of abuse, neglect and trauma as an outpatient therapist.
Brianna has a passion for advocating for the mental health and welfare of children across the globe, as well in her current home base. Growing up overseas, and studying in the U.S. has given Brianna a global perspective on the diversity of mental health needs all around her. Brianna returned to the U.S. to study International Relations and Child Development to pursue her goal of serving others. After graduation she worked in disadvantaged and impoverished areas of Asia. Brianna then completed her Masters of Social Work degree in Michigan, while she worked with children of abuse, neglect and trauma as an outpatient therapist.
I understand that healing is not linear, and I recognize that you are the expert of your own life. I will offer a nonjudgmental space for you to share your story, and I will collaborate with you to make the heavy stuff a bit lighter to carry. I am especially passionate about supporting clients through their trauma, in effort to build a fulfilling life beyond past suffering.
I understand that healing is not linear, and I recognize that you are the expert of your own life. I will offer a nonjudgmental space for you to share your story, and I will collaborate with you to make the heavy stuff a bit lighter to carry. I am especially passionate about supporting clients through their trauma, in effort to build a fulfilling life beyond past suffering.
Jennifer Renee Graham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alpena, MI 49707
Trying to navigate through changes and stress can become complicated, and it can be helpful to learn new ways of coping. Whether you are worried about depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship problems, parenting, managing grief, or any other mental health concerns or diagnosis, I can be of assistance. I provide therapy using a client-centered approach to help you understand your own individual role in your current and past situations, and help you find your way through.
Trying to navigate through changes and stress can become complicated, and it can be helpful to learn new ways of coping. Whether you are worried about depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship problems, parenting, managing grief, or any other mental health concerns or diagnosis, I can be of assistance. I provide therapy using a client-centered approach to help you understand your own individual role in your current and past situations, and help you find your way through.
Deb Hemgesberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alpena, MI 49707 (Online Only)
Deb is comfortable working with a wide range of people, including those who have developmental disabilities, who are neurodivergent, who struggle to accept their sexuality, (or who are struggling to accept the way people view them), are wanting to recover from trauma, who are recovering from a brain injury, who experienced childhood neglect, or whose relationships are not meeting their needs. She enjoys working with both adolescents and adults.
Deb is comfortable working with a wide range of people, including those who have developmental disabilities, who are neurodivergent, who struggle to accept their sexuality, (or who are struggling to accept the way people view them), are wanting to recover from trauma, who are recovering from a brain injury, who experienced childhood neglect, or whose relationships are not meeting their needs. She enjoys working with both adolescents and adults.
Jon Englund - Catalyst Therapy Collective
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Alpena, MI 49707 (Online Only)
Are you facing persistent anxiety or stress that make it truly difficult to enjoy life? You, like many others, are not alone in this. Anxiety can be accompanied by a variety of different issues, such as depression, compulsive behaviors, and relationship problems. My focus is on supporting individuals who are working to live a healthier life with their anxiety. Together, we will develop personalized therapeutic strategies to help you reclaim your wellbeing and maximize your progress.
Are you facing persistent anxiety or stress that make it truly difficult to enjoy life? You, like many others, are not alone in this. Anxiety can be accompanied by a variety of different issues, such as depression, compulsive behaviors, and relationship problems. My focus is on supporting individuals who are working to live a healthier life with their anxiety. Together, we will develop personalized therapeutic strategies to help you reclaim your wellbeing and maximize your progress.
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Online Therapists
Is online therapy as effective as in-person?
Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?
One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialized therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.
Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?
Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.
Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?
The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.