Female Therapists in Antrim County, MI
A safe and comfortable relationship between you and your therapist is key to helping you make the changes you want in life. We can talk about what is happening and find new ways to help you cope with your concerns, learn to live more fully and to be self-compassionate.
A safe and comfortable relationship between you and your therapist is key to helping you make the changes you want in life. We can talk about what is happening and find new ways to help you cope with your concerns, learn to live more fully and to be self-compassionate.
Valerie Warne
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Bellaire, MI 49615 (Online Only)
I have been working with older teens and adults for many years working with a variety of populations struggling to navigate change in order to become the best they can be. I have worked in both the public and private sectors that have included: disabled veterans, adults with acquired disabilities or mental health issues and high school/college age young adults, addressing adjustment to change in the workplace, home and/or school settings, accommodations, depression, anxiety, TBI and developing effective coping strategies.
I have been working with older teens and adults for many years working with a variety of populations struggling to navigate change in order to become the best they can be. I have worked in both the public and private sectors that have included: disabled veterans, adults with acquired disabilities or mental health issues and high school/college age young adults, addressing adjustment to change in the workplace, home and/or school settings, accommodations, depression, anxiety, TBI and developing effective coping strategies.
Katherine Vance
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, IMH-II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and life coach practicing in Elk Rapids, MI. I was previously practicing in Bloomfield Hills Mi before moving to the Traverse City area in 2019. I have experience as an Infant Mental Health Specialist, Child and Adolescent Therapist and Family Therapist. I received my BA from University of Arkansas in Social Work and Criminal Justice and a MSW from University of Michigan in Therapeutic Practice and Community Organizing. I enjoy working with all individuals to process and explore the concerns that may prohibit them from reaching their potential and living life to its fullest.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and life coach practicing in Elk Rapids, MI. I was previously practicing in Bloomfield Hills Mi before moving to the Traverse City area in 2019. I have experience as an Infant Mental Health Specialist, Child and Adolescent Therapist and Family Therapist. I received my BA from University of Arkansas in Social Work and Criminal Justice and a MSW from University of Michigan in Therapeutic Practice and Community Organizing. I enjoy working with all individuals to process and explore the concerns that may prohibit them from reaching their potential and living life to its fullest.
Jenny Cramer, LMSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
Life can be overwhelming at times. Clients often express a loss of their sense of self, struggles with anxiety, and symptoms of depression. Societal expectations for people can seem crushingly unrealistic, leaving individuals to believe they are not good enough. Many are impacted by trauma and have formed deep-seeded, skewed values that have led to regrettable decisions, failed or troubled relationships, or any number of other situations. Each person needs to feel heard, understood, and connected. Finding a sense of joy, peace, and increased self-worth is not impossible. Help is here, judgement-free.
Life can be overwhelming at times. Clients often express a loss of their sense of self, struggles with anxiety, and symptoms of depression. Societal expectations for people can seem crushingly unrealistic, leaving individuals to believe they are not good enough. Many are impacted by trauma and have formed deep-seeded, skewed values that have led to regrettable decisions, failed or troubled relationships, or any number of other situations. Each person needs to feel heard, understood, and connected. Finding a sense of joy, peace, and increased self-worth is not impossible. Help is here, judgement-free.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples. My goal is to provide a warm, non-judgmental and inviting space to process and improve: relationships (familial, friendships, work or love), difficulty balancing obligations, challenges with stress or anxiety, self-esteem issues and/or depressive tendencies. I help people identify relational, thought and behavioral patterns that may have once been functional but are no longer helpful. My ideal client is looking for active therapy that has a practical application to help with immediate symptom relief while also looking at and changing lifelong patterns of behavior for longer term change.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples. My goal is to provide a warm, non-judgmental and inviting space to process and improve: relationships (familial, friendships, work or love), difficulty balancing obligations, challenges with stress or anxiety, self-esteem issues and/or depressive tendencies. I help people identify relational, thought and behavioral patterns that may have once been functional but are no longer helpful. My ideal client is looking for active therapy that has a practical application to help with immediate symptom relief while also looking at and changing lifelong patterns of behavior for longer term change.
Gentle Healing Counseling Carrie Quisenberry
Counselor, MA, LPC, SCL
Verified Verified
Central Lake, MI 49622 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with increased emotional or physical difficulties due to the impact of isolation, covid 19, life transitions? Are you feeling increased Depression and Anxiety? Are you struggling with relationship issues? Has someone you love died or is in the process of dying? Are you struggling with other issues of grief or loss? Do you have medical issues that are impacting your emotional well being? Maybe you are needing help managing responses to past or current trauma? I am here for you. I will listen, support and encourage you. We will explore the difficult issues and create your unique healing plan together.
Are you struggling with increased emotional or physical difficulties due to the impact of isolation, covid 19, life transitions? Are you feeling increased Depression and Anxiety? Are you struggling with relationship issues? Has someone you love died or is in the process of dying? Are you struggling with other issues of grief or loss? Do you have medical issues that are impacting your emotional well being? Maybe you are needing help managing responses to past or current trauma? I am here for you. I will listen, support and encourage you. We will explore the difficult issues and create your unique healing plan together.
Trisha Short
Counselor, MA, LPC, IMH-E, (II)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
Waitlist for new clients
My work with children and families is based on building safe, supportive relationships. I carefully consider individual, couple and family strengths and needs, providing therapeutic direction based upon this. A combination of child development, mindfulness, and family systems informs my work. I use play therapy, sandtray, narrative-storytelling tools, practical skill building, arts, and parent coaching in my practice. The power of relationships and the recognition of one's strengths are emphasized throughout our work together.
My work with children and families is based on building safe, supportive relationships. I carefully consider individual, couple and family strengths and needs, providing therapeutic direction based upon this. A combination of child development, mindfulness, and family systems informs my work. I use play therapy, sandtray, narrative-storytelling tools, practical skill building, arts, and parent coaching in my practice. The power of relationships and the recognition of one's strengths are emphasized throughout our work together.
Life is about feeling our feelings, processing our experiences, overcoming hurdles and truly LIVING our lives in abundance. These elements contribute to living in the present with our whole hearts. My practice is called LIVE TRUE. I am always being lured to living true. To myself. To others. And to an abundant life. The Live True motto: Summoning strength and beauty. Igniting courage and compassion. May we all pursue what it means to truly LIVE! I offer individual and group counseling. Specialties include single mothers, teenagers, divorce, grief, loss, trauma, relationships, life transitions and career-related issues.
Life is about feeling our feelings, processing our experiences, overcoming hurdles and truly LIVING our lives in abundance. These elements contribute to living in the present with our whole hearts. My practice is called LIVE TRUE. I am always being lured to living true. To myself. To others. And to an abundant life. The Live True motto: Summoning strength and beauty. Igniting courage and compassion. May we all pursue what it means to truly LIVE! I offer individual and group counseling. Specialties include single mothers, teenagers, divorce, grief, loss, trauma, relationships, life transitions and career-related issues.
There are many approaches to addressing the state of life we find ourselves living in. I practice holistic integrative care that addresses the whole person - mind, body, spirit. Healing is a journey, in which I offer support by creating, establishing and maintaining open and direct relationships with clients. My goal is to assist in bringing balance, and restoring energy and passions through traditional therapies or energy based interventions.
My focus is to help individuals, couples and families acknowledge the strengths they have and to bring relief to defeating beliefs and behaviors.
There are many approaches to addressing the state of life we find ourselves living in. I practice holistic integrative care that addresses the whole person - mind, body, spirit. Healing is a journey, in which I offer support by creating, establishing and maintaining open and direct relationships with clients. My goal is to assist in bringing balance, and restoring energy and passions through traditional therapies or energy based interventions.
My focus is to help individuals, couples and families acknowledge the strengths they have and to bring relief to defeating beliefs and behaviors.
Julie A Bernhard (Kachadurian)
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP, CAADC
Verified Verified
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
I provide individual therapy for women and men who experienced trauma including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
My passion is helping people function to the best of their ability and reach their goals. I have been providing therapy for people with mental health and substance use problems since 1988. I have a Master of Arts in Counseling and I am a Limited Licensed Psychologist. I am a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. My approach to treatment of substance use problems includes therapy, education, relapse prevention skills, and developing a healthy non-using life style. I also provide therapy for clients who participate in medically assisted treatment for substance use problems.
I provide individual therapy for women and men who experienced trauma including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
My passion is helping people function to the best of their ability and reach their goals. I have been providing therapy for people with mental health and substance use problems since 1988. I have a Master of Arts in Counseling and I am a Limited Licensed Psychologist. I am a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. My approach to treatment of substance use problems includes therapy, education, relapse prevention skills, and developing a healthy non-using life style. I also provide therapy for clients who participate in medically assisted treatment for substance use problems.
Kathy M Lantzer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
Waitlist for new clients
As a highly skilled outpatient therapist, it is my mission to improve life quality for all of my clients by leveraging my dedication with over 25 years of experience. I concentrate on understanding the needs of each client, engaging in a trusting professional relationship, administering advanced therapy techniques, and empowering each individual to reach his/her wellness goals. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, grief, medical issues, PTSD, anxiety, life stressors, depression, family conflicts, and more.
As a highly skilled outpatient therapist, it is my mission to improve life quality for all of my clients by leveraging my dedication with over 25 years of experience. I concentrate on understanding the needs of each client, engaging in a trusting professional relationship, administering advanced therapy techniques, and empowering each individual to reach his/her wellness goals. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, grief, medical issues, PTSD, anxiety, life stressors, depression, family conflicts, and more.
Cheryl M Paberzs
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Elk Rapids, MI 49629 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
If your relationship feels stuck, I will help you identify & change harmful patterns before you feel hopeless. We'll build on your strengths and history. Afraid of replicating your parents' marriage? We'll explore your fears, improve communication, & work toward more effective solutions. Plan to move in together? Get married? Change jobs? Have a baby? I can help you prepare now for the typical (& your unique) stressors that come with those changes instead of feeling blindsided by them & trying to pick up the broken pieces later. Communication, intimacy, & sexual satisfaction can all be strengthened with some intention & time.
If your relationship feels stuck, I will help you identify & change harmful patterns before you feel hopeless. We'll build on your strengths and history. Afraid of replicating your parents' marriage? We'll explore your fears, improve communication, & work toward more effective solutions. Plan to move in together? Get married? Change jobs? Have a baby? I can help you prepare now for the typical (& your unique) stressors that come with those changes instead of feeling blindsided by them & trying to pick up the broken pieces later. Communication, intimacy, & sexual satisfaction can all be strengthened with some intention & time.
At Pyramid of Hope Counseling, LLC my goal is provide the best mental health services for individuals, couples and families in Northern Michigan. I have been blessed with working with clinicians with similar values and passion that have expertise in working with Infants, Children, Adolescents, Adults, Parents & Couples that experience difficulties with; Depression, Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Trauma, Relationships, Addictions, Behavioral, Adjustment & Phase of Life Transitions & Career-Related Issues.
At Pyramid of Hope Counseling, LLC my goal is provide the best mental health services for individuals, couples and families in Northern Michigan. I have been blessed with working with clinicians with similar values and passion that have expertise in working with Infants, Children, Adolescents, Adults, Parents & Couples that experience difficulties with; Depression, Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Trauma, Relationships, Addictions, Behavioral, Adjustment & Phase of Life Transitions & Career-Related Issues.
Being human is hard, especially being a tiny human in a world that has become immediate and absolute, uncertain and disruptive, and comes with many distractions. Whether your child suffers from trauma or is struggling with the brave and simple act of being human, I can help deal with their day-to-day struggles. Therapy sessions can focus on helping navigate daily obstacles, developing positive coping methods, as well as boosting self-esteem, self-confidence, and working towards an optimistic future. Sometimes, the whole family may need support while trying to communicate, learn and create boundaries so I can facilitate that as well.
Being human is hard, especially being a tiny human in a world that has become immediate and absolute, uncertain and disruptive, and comes with many distractions. Whether your child suffers from trauma or is struggling with the brave and simple act of being human, I can help deal with their day-to-day struggles. Therapy sessions can focus on helping navigate daily obstacles, developing positive coping methods, as well as boosting self-esteem, self-confidence, and working towards an optimistic future. Sometimes, the whole family may need support while trying to communicate, learn and create boundaries so I can facilitate that as well.
Margaret Hartmann - Begin Again Counseling Pllc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
Elk Rapids, MI 49629 (Online Only)
My focus is women and adult individuals seeking support with trauma, substance use/addiction, co-occurring disorders, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief, loss, aging, relationships and co-dependence. Perceptions can and do change throughout our lives. It is never too late to begin again and there is always hope! Therapy serves as a vehicle to help you safely navigate your learning and personal growth, and to open doors to new possibilities. Together, through non-judgmental supportive guidance, we’ll develop skills that are the best fit to empower and enable the attainment of the life you desire!
My focus is women and adult individuals seeking support with trauma, substance use/addiction, co-occurring disorders, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief, loss, aging, relationships and co-dependence. Perceptions can and do change throughout our lives. It is never too late to begin again and there is always hope! Therapy serves as a vehicle to help you safely navigate your learning and personal growth, and to open doors to new possibilities. Together, through non-judgmental supportive guidance, we’ll develop skills that are the best fit to empower and enable the attainment of the life you desire!
Julie Monan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
Waitlist for new clients
I work to support my clients through a variety of topics including: relationship patterns, women's issues, anxiety, social anxiety, depression, and life transitions; retirement, job transition, divorce, sexual identity, moving, death, and infertility. I believe that all people at some point in their life feel stuck, and therapy is a process to help a person feel unstuck through self-discovery, self-awareness, learning, and sometimes through practicing new ways of thinking and/or new behaviors.
I work to support my clients through a variety of topics including: relationship patterns, women's issues, anxiety, social anxiety, depression, and life transitions; retirement, job transition, divorce, sexual identity, moving, death, and infertility. I believe that all people at some point in their life feel stuck, and therapy is a process to help a person feel unstuck through self-discovery, self-awareness, learning, and sometimes through practicing new ways of thinking and/or new behaviors.
You may be at a change point. You may feel lost. You may feel disconnected. Maybe you have heartache. Will you decide to begin, in this moment, where you are? I will listen to you with sincere attunement. You can expect to feel a sense of safety and feeling "seen." The intention is to make space for you to risk vulnerability for a more authentic life. Meaningful and useful therapy is purposeful, actionable, honest, and sometimes challenging. Your care will be based on research, your story, and your strengths. I consider each person as a whole. My approach in counseling is integrative and evidence-based. It is grounded in hope.
You may be at a change point. You may feel lost. You may feel disconnected. Maybe you have heartache. Will you decide to begin, in this moment, where you are? I will listen to you with sincere attunement. You can expect to feel a sense of safety and feeling "seen." The intention is to make space for you to risk vulnerability for a more authentic life. Meaningful and useful therapy is purposeful, actionable, honest, and sometimes challenging. Your care will be based on research, your story, and your strengths. I consider each person as a whole. My approach in counseling is integrative and evidence-based. It is grounded in hope.
Embarking on counseling takes courage as you take proactive steps towards change. Courage to recognize your life isn’t the way you want it and that it can be different, that you can feel different. Life presents us with challenges, and at times, we all need help in navigating them. Whether it’s coping with a loss of dream, managing anxiety, processing grief, or facing feelings of overwhelm or burnout, seeking help is a valuable step. When challenges accumulate, support can be crucial to navigate complex relationships, disappointments, and address mental health issues through building resilience and cultivating self-awareness.
Embarking on counseling takes courage as you take proactive steps towards change. Courage to recognize your life isn’t the way you want it and that it can be different, that you can feel different. Life presents us with challenges, and at times, we all need help in navigating them. Whether it’s coping with a loss of dream, managing anxiety, processing grief, or facing feelings of overwhelm or burnout, seeking help is a valuable step. When challenges accumulate, support can be crucial to navigate complex relationships, disappointments, and address mental health issues through building resilience and cultivating self-awareness.
Melissa Hall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
Waitlist for new clients
My focus is on helping clients find joy and fulfillment in their lives. I provide a supportive and transformative environment where clients can work on anxiety, depression, life transitions, and trauma while embracing a happier and more joyful life. Many of us are spending much needed energy reacting to our emotions and letting them control our day to day life. Emotions are important, but they do not have to control you! To learn more about my practice you can visit melissajoytherapy.com.
My focus is on helping clients find joy and fulfillment in their lives. I provide a supportive and transformative environment where clients can work on anxiety, depression, life transitions, and trauma while embracing a happier and more joyful life. Many of us are spending much needed energy reacting to our emotions and letting them control our day to day life. Emotions are important, but they do not have to control you! To learn more about my practice you can visit melissajoytherapy.com.
InSight Behavioral Wellness of Northern Michigan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
Not accepting new clients
You may feel difficult emotions such as anxiety, stress, depression, irritability, anger, moodiness, unhappiness, or just plain "stuck." Perhaps you are struggling with a traumatic event. You know that something needs to change or even tried changing, but did not get the results you hoped for or know where to start. I believe all of us has a unique life story that influence the person we are today. By understanding your story, I assist you in making meaningful change. My goal is to provide a safe place for you to tell your story and support you on your journey to wellness.
You may feel difficult emotions such as anxiety, stress, depression, irritability, anger, moodiness, unhappiness, or just plain "stuck." Perhaps you are struggling with a traumatic event. You know that something needs to change or even tried changing, but did not get the results you hoped for or know where to start. I believe all of us has a unique life story that influence the person we are today. By understanding your story, I assist you in making meaningful change. My goal is to provide a safe place for you to tell your story and support you on your journey to wellness.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.