Relational Therapists in Battle Creek, MI
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Phyllis Senesi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Battle Creek, MI 49017
I utilize a systems approach to therapy, using my training in Structural Family Therapy, Relational therapy, Internal Family Systems, trauma model, and other modalities.
You are unique in all the world! There is no one just like you with your story or life. Your family, pets, friends, community--where you came from--what you have overcome and endured-all these make you the unique person you are. At some time you may wish to turn the page on your story. My therapy involves walking with you while you decide where you want to go from here--who the person is that you want to be--how you want your life and story to change. I will listen and challenge, support and invite you to learn new skills and growth.
I utilize a systems approach to therapy, using my training in Structural Family Therapy, Relational therapy, Internal Family Systems, trauma model, and other modalities.
You are unique in all the world! There is no one just like you with your story or life. Your family, pets, friends, community--where you came from--what you have overcome and endured-all these make you the unique person you are. At some time you may wish to turn the page on your story. My therapy involves walking with you while you decide where you want to go from here--who the person is that you want to be--how you want your life and story to change. I will listen and challenge, support and invite you to learn new skills and growth.
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Steve Silliman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Battle Creek, MI 49037
I believe everyone needs guidance in solving problems and healing pain at specific times in our lives. I will listen and help you to make sense of the problems you face in your daily life, while helping you to heal from any wounds from your past. My therapy style is compassionate and centered around your specific needs. We can discuss the benefits of various approaches and taylor therapy to best meet your needs.
I believe everyone needs guidance in solving problems and healing pain at specific times in our lives. I will listen and help you to make sense of the problems you face in your daily life, while helping you to heal from any wounds from your past. My therapy style is compassionate and centered around your specific needs. We can discuss the benefits of various approaches and taylor therapy to best meet your needs.
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I enjoy working with young children, teens, young adults & families. Many of my clients have struggled with issues like anxiety, depression, self injury, social skills, parenting, adoption, & adjusting to new situations. Parents/caregivers are welcome to join sessions if they desire (as clinically appropriate) as a way to learn skills along with their child/family. This helps support the skills learned within sessions & outside of sessions, when at home & in the community. This empowers the client & family & helps everyone feel like they are mastering the skills learned in sessions. I am supervised by a licensed PHD.
I enjoy working with young children, teens, young adults & families. Many of my clients have struggled with issues like anxiety, depression, self injury, social skills, parenting, adoption, & adjusting to new situations. Parents/caregivers are welcome to join sessions if they desire (as clinically appropriate) as a way to learn skills along with their child/family. This helps support the skills learned within sessions & outside of sessions, when at home & in the community. This empowers the client & family & helps everyone feel like they are mastering the skills learned in sessions. I am supervised by a licensed PHD.
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Hello and Welcome! Senshu, LLC is a Clinical Mental Health practice located in downtown Battle Creek. We are currently four Clinical Social Workers offering both in-person and virtual sessions. Our approach is trauma-informed and client-centered. Please view our photos for more information about each clinician. We look forward to hearing from you! At this time: Erin is accepting new clients for virtual sessions; Ashley is working from a waitlist; Joy and Kelley are closed.
Hello and Welcome! Senshu, LLC is a Clinical Mental Health practice located in downtown Battle Creek. We are currently four Clinical Social Workers offering both in-person and virtual sessions. Our approach is trauma-informed and client-centered. Please view our photos for more information about each clinician. We look forward to hearing from you! At this time: Erin is accepting new clients for virtual sessions; Ashley is working from a waitlist; Joy and Kelley are closed.
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Are you struggling to make life work? Perhaps stuck in an addiction or habit that you can't seem to break. Are you struggling relationally? Do you wonder where God is in the midst of all your upset? No matter where life has taken you, there is hope for a brighter future. Life truly is amazing if you are willing to do the necessary footwork...and promise not to quit when the going gets tough. Healing can be a painful process but there is nothing like living in the freedom that comes as a result.
Are you struggling to make life work? Perhaps stuck in an addiction or habit that you can't seem to break. Are you struggling relationally? Do you wonder where God is in the midst of all your upset? No matter where life has taken you, there is hope for a brighter future. Life truly is amazing if you are willing to do the necessary footwork...and promise not to quit when the going gets tough. Healing can be a painful process but there is nothing like living in the freedom that comes as a result.
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I have great respect for people deciding change is what they want for themselves and are willing to take action to bring about change. People are people first, and are not to be marginalized based on diagnosis or over generalization. My therapeutic perspective is to join people where they are in their lives and work together to create change based on individual values, goals, wants, and needs.
I have great respect for people deciding change is what they want for themselves and are willing to take action to bring about change. People are people first, and are not to be marginalized based on diagnosis or over generalization. My therapeutic perspective is to join people where they are in their lives and work together to create change based on individual values, goals, wants, and needs.
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Lauree Quada
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Battle Creek, MI 49015
Does life have you running in circles? Are you wondering if things will ever change? Have you tried to make changes but you are not getting the results that you would like to see? There is hope. I provide a safe environment to explore the areas that you may be having difficulty with. What you believe about yourself, others, and the world around you have an impact on relationships and life choices. I am passionate about helping you to grow, heal from life's hurts and become the person you are meant to be. My approach to treatment is holistic, assessing and treating issues from mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual perspectives.
Does life have you running in circles? Are you wondering if things will ever change? Have you tried to make changes but you are not getting the results that you would like to see? There is hope. I provide a safe environment to explore the areas that you may be having difficulty with. What you believe about yourself, others, and the world around you have an impact on relationships and life choices. I am passionate about helping you to grow, heal from life's hurts and become the person you are meant to be. My approach to treatment is holistic, assessing and treating issues from mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual perspectives.
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Child & Family Psychological Services
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
Battle Creek, MI 49015
Child & Family Psychological Services is a full-service private practice offering psychological and counseling services in Kalamazoo, Portage, and Battle Creek and teletherapy services throughout Michigan. Our clients are all ages, from all walks of life and come to us with a wide range of concerns. If you need help getting to a better place in your life, we invite you to learn more about our professional services, areas of expertise and clinical staff. At CFPS, we like to say It’s About Relationships. Because how happy we are in our relationships — both with others and with ourselves — largely determines how happy we are in life.
Child & Family Psychological Services is a full-service private practice offering psychological and counseling services in Kalamazoo, Portage, and Battle Creek and teletherapy services throughout Michigan. Our clients are all ages, from all walks of life and come to us with a wide range of concerns. If you need help getting to a better place in your life, we invite you to learn more about our professional services, areas of expertise and clinical staff. At CFPS, we like to say It’s About Relationships. Because how happy we are in our relationships — both with others and with ourselves — largely determines how happy we are in life.
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I am experienced in providing Marital Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotional Freedom Techniques and Internal Family Systems, among others. I provide therapy for individuals (children ages 4-12, adolescents and adults), groups, families and couples.
I am experienced in providing Marital Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotional Freedom Techniques and Internal Family Systems, among others. I provide therapy for individuals (children ages 4-12, adolescents and adults), groups, families and couples.
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"I've often seen life as a big 'school room' in which the lessons can be fascinating, fun, sometimes frustrating, often difficult, and even traumatic. I feel privileged to have served a wide range of individuals and couples, gay, straight, young or old, as they have pursued their journeys toward health, recovery, balance and personal growth. I offer support and reflection, skill building and guidance as people confront and resolve their issues, doing so with as much love, compassion and humor as possible.
"I've often seen life as a big 'school room' in which the lessons can be fascinating, fun, sometimes frustrating, often difficult, and even traumatic. I feel privileged to have served a wide range of individuals and couples, gay, straight, young or old, as they have pursued their journeys toward health, recovery, balance and personal growth. I offer support and reflection, skill building and guidance as people confront and resolve their issues, doing so with as much love, compassion and humor as possible.
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Janette J Schoenherr
Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Battle Creek, MI 49014
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that clients have within themselves an amazing ability to self-heal, and the role of the counselor is to find and tap into that ability. I also believe it is important to learn about each client's world and to develop a relationship where clients can feel understood and supported while learning about themselves. This creates the space for exploring the choices they have and any changes they may want to make toward more personal fulfillment. Therapy for children may involve consultation with parents who need support meeting their child's challenges. Play therapy is used with children.
I believe that clients have within themselves an amazing ability to self-heal, and the role of the counselor is to find and tap into that ability. I also believe it is important to learn about each client's world and to develop a relationship where clients can feel understood and supported while learning about themselves. This creates the space for exploring the choices they have and any changes they may want to make toward more personal fulfillment. Therapy for children may involve consultation with parents who need support meeting their child's challenges. Play therapy is used with children.
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I am a licensed psychologist with a background in community mental health and university counseling practicing privately since 2011. I take a holistic approach to therapeutic work, using the context of culture, personal development, and multiple dimensions of identity. I also specialize in evidence-based therapies including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), behavioral activation for depression, radically open dbt (RODBT) for issues of over-control, and prolonged exposure for PTSD. I am board certified as a DBT therapist through the Linehan Institute and infuse elements of DBT like mindfulness practice into my general work.
I am a licensed psychologist with a background in community mental health and university counseling practicing privately since 2011. I take a holistic approach to therapeutic work, using the context of culture, personal development, and multiple dimensions of identity. I also specialize in evidence-based therapies including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), behavioral activation for depression, radically open dbt (RODBT) for issues of over-control, and prolonged exposure for PTSD. I am board certified as a DBT therapist through the Linehan Institute and infuse elements of DBT like mindfulness practice into my general work.
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Davison Sarai Nicholas
Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC, MST-PSB
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Battle Creek, MI 49017 (Online Only)
It is my personal and professional belief that everyone is capable of discovering their most authentic and successful self, but may occasionally need assistance in their journey to personal enrichment. I have been lucky enough to find those people in my own life, and I consider it an honor to serve that purpose for my clients in a warm, welcoming, yet professional fashion. I respect the individual needs of varying cultural backgrounds, and enjoy finding common ground with varying clientele.
It is my personal and professional belief that everyone is capable of discovering their most authentic and successful self, but may occasionally need assistance in their journey to personal enrichment. I have been lucky enough to find those people in my own life, and I consider it an honor to serve that purpose for my clients in a warm, welcoming, yet professional fashion. I respect the individual needs of varying cultural backgrounds, and enjoy finding common ground with varying clientele.
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Ruth L Eichler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Battle Creek, MI 49014 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Does your marriage need an "upgrade" to restore connection and communication and optimize each of you to get the love you want? I am certified as an Imago Relationship Therapist and can assist you in this process. I also work with a variety of methods with individuals who desire greater well being and new or enhanced skills in meeting life's challenges and in moving to new levels of consciousness.
Does your marriage need an "upgrade" to restore connection and communication and optimize each of you to get the love you want? I am certified as an Imago Relationship Therapist and can assist you in this process. I also work with a variety of methods with individuals who desire greater well being and new or enhanced skills in meeting life's challenges and in moving to new levels of consciousness.
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Barry J Brigham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LLP, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Battle Creek, MI 49015
It is my belief that people need truth to be emotionally and spiritually healthy. But I believe that the truth needs to be compassionately delivered with a heart full of grace. My sincere hope is that encouragement is evident in my counsel, whether I am visiting with a troubled married couple or an 8 year-old child who has been the victim of abuse. The identified desire of the client is the target of the counseling sessions and my goal to help each individual, couple or family experience freedom.
It is my belief that people need truth to be emotionally and spiritually healthy. But I believe that the truth needs to be compassionately delivered with a heart full of grace. My sincere hope is that encouragement is evident in my counsel, whether I am visiting with a troubled married couple or an 8 year-old child who has been the victim of abuse. The identified desire of the client is the target of the counseling sessions and my goal to help each individual, couple or family experience freedom.
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I have been in private practice for 33 years having the privilege of serving individuals and couples in our community. I've gained a solid understanding of the struggles we face navigating the difficulties of life. My knowledge and compassion facilitate growth and healing for individuals within their selves and in their relationships. My style of therapy is one of warmth and engaging with each person in the story of their life and the difficulties within that. It is my intention to create an open and inviting atmosphere for people to explore themselves, their relationships, and the environment which they live.
I have been in private practice for 33 years having the privilege of serving individuals and couples in our community. I've gained a solid understanding of the struggles we face navigating the difficulties of life. My knowledge and compassion facilitate growth and healing for individuals within their selves and in their relationships. My style of therapy is one of warmth and engaging with each person in the story of their life and the difficulties within that. It is my intention to create an open and inviting atmosphere for people to explore themselves, their relationships, and the environment which they live.
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Gail Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Battle Creek, MI 49014
Not accepting new clients
My approach is eclectic, drawing from Relational therapy, Internal Family Systems and other models which take into account the body, mind and spirit.
I work to support people through depression and anxiety, difficult relationships, trauma and loss, PTSD, sexual orientation concerns, grief, and other challenging life transitions. Together we explore ways to shape a life rich with purpose and meaning.
While I believe each of us carries the wisdom to create authentic and lasting change in our own lives, often access to this intuitive knowing is blocked or damaged. My goal to help you cultivate, restore, and strengthen the connection to your own inner knowing.
My approach is eclectic, drawing from Relational therapy, Internal Family Systems and other models which take into account the body, mind and spirit.
I work to support people through depression and anxiety, difficult relationships, trauma and loss, PTSD, sexual orientation concerns, grief, and other challenging life transitions. Together we explore ways to shape a life rich with purpose and meaning.
While I believe each of us carries the wisdom to create authentic and lasting change in our own lives, often access to this intuitive knowing is blocked or damaged. My goal to help you cultivate, restore, and strengthen the connection to your own inner knowing.
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Our goals as counselors are to create a supportive environment in which our clients can explore their emotional needs and overcome barriers that limit their full potential. We take an open-minded approach to client wellness and consider the client’s work life, family traditions, cultural and spiritual beliefs, and sexual identity.
Our goals as counselors are to create a supportive environment in which our clients can explore their emotional needs and overcome barriers that limit their full potential. We take an open-minded approach to client wellness and consider the client’s work life, family traditions, cultural and spiritual beliefs, and sexual identity.
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No matter how distressed you are by symptoms of anxiety or depression - or by relationship conflict - I will approach your problem in living as a unique growth opportunity. Initially, I may help you to reduce symptoms of distress. I teach mindfulness skills which enable greater access to feelings, sensations and thoughts. This becomes a tool for deepening relaxation and insight. I will focus on developing a solid working relationship with you compassionately, and with respect . Then we can work TOGETHER to to create a sense of direction, or a road map, in order to find a way back to 'better'.
No matter how distressed you are by symptoms of anxiety or depression - or by relationship conflict - I will approach your problem in living as a unique growth opportunity. Initially, I may help you to reduce symptoms of distress. I teach mindfulness skills which enable greater access to feelings, sensations and thoughts. This becomes a tool for deepening relaxation and insight. I will focus on developing a solid working relationship with you compassionately, and with respect . Then we can work TOGETHER to to create a sense of direction, or a road map, in order to find a way back to 'better'.
Online Therapists
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The Mend method is heavily influenced by evidence based methods, relational psychotherapy, and existential psychotherapy.
Life is complicated. Let's figure it out. Accepting Clients In-Person & Online - It could be long-term depression or recent development in your life. You could be severely depressed or mildly so. Maybe you’re feeling stuck, lost, or empty. Maybe what used to work for you doesn't anymore. You're trying to make changes but it doesn't seem to be working. Maybe you're always feeling tired, exhausted, or generally bad about yourself. Perhaps you're high strung and having difficulty calming down. Therapy can truly help you find more meaning and happiness in your life.
The Mend method is heavily influenced by evidence based methods, relational psychotherapy, and existential psychotherapy.
Life is complicated. Let's figure it out. Accepting Clients In-Person & Online - It could be long-term depression or recent development in your life. You could be severely depressed or mildly so. Maybe you’re feeling stuck, lost, or empty. Maybe what used to work for you doesn't anymore. You're trying to make changes but it doesn't seem to be working. Maybe you're always feeling tired, exhausted, or generally bad about yourself. Perhaps you're high strung and having difficulty calming down. Therapy can truly help you find more meaning and happiness in your life.
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Relational Therapists
How does relational therapy work?
Relational therapy was developed by psychologist Jean Miller, whose ideas stressed that having strong connections with others encourages better health and well-being when compared with a lonely existence. Conversely, poor interpersonal relationships do not foster growth and learning. Relational therapy also encourages trust in others and patience with others, along with better communication and less conflict.
Is relational therapy evidence-based?
Relational therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating certain mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral or acceptance and commitment therapy. However, relational therapy uses techniques found in cognitive behavioral therapy as well as psychodynamic therapy, which are both well-studied with empirical research.
How long are people typically in relational therapy?
Clients may see improvement after a few weeks or months of therapy. Like cognitive behavioral therapy, relational therapy can reduce symptoms within 10 to 20 weeks, at 45 to 50 minutes once a week. But like any type of therapy, improvement depends on the person and the severity of the problem.
Does relational therapy work?
While no therapy type will work for everyone, some evidence suggests that this therapy can be effective. Relational therapy can help a person manage problematic relationships as well as the mental health conditions that accompany difficult relationships like depression or anxiety. This therapy type may offer benefits that are hard to measure but can be just as valuable—including feelings of higher self-worth or healthier connections with others.