Therapists in Bay City, MI
Healthy Roots Therapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, SAP
Verified Verified
Bay City, MI 48707
Finding the right therapist is essential, and beginning by developing a trusting and respectful relationship is where the journey begins between therapist and client. We believe that people can experience true healing and reconcile their past and their present. You can use what you learn to shed old patterns that no longer serve you. Communication is key, and in learning how to do this within yourself, you can create change to achieve a better quality of life. Let our experienced clinicians guide you.
Finding the right therapist is essential, and beginning by developing a trusting and respectful relationship is where the journey begins between therapist and client. We believe that people can experience true healing and reconcile their past and their present. You can use what you learn to shed old patterns that no longer serve you. Communication is key, and in learning how to do this within yourself, you can create change to achieve a better quality of life. Let our experienced clinicians guide you.
Whether you are experiencing relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, identity challenges, or other mental health issues, I am here to help. I see children (along with their families), adults, and couples.
Whether you are experiencing relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, identity challenges, or other mental health issues, I am here to help. I see children (along with their families), adults, and couples.
Shanda R. Berdan
Counselor, LPC, LBSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bay City, MI 48708 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Hello! I primarily offer video/phone sessions with no set up needed. With just the click of a link I provide, we are face to face and it is often just as engaging as in person. My areas of focus are stress, anxiety, grief and loss, veterans, parents of teens and younger (we have raised 5 and fostered), teens 15 and up, women with intimacy/sexuality concerns (drive, guilt, shame, no desire) and those looking for life coaching. If this meets your need and you are looking for a counselor/coach who is down to earth, fun and not very conventional, you are in the right place. Check out my short video to see if I seem right for you.
Hello! I primarily offer video/phone sessions with no set up needed. With just the click of a link I provide, we are face to face and it is often just as engaging as in person. My areas of focus are stress, anxiety, grief and loss, veterans, parents of teens and younger (we have raised 5 and fostered), teens 15 and up, women with intimacy/sexuality concerns (drive, guilt, shame, no desire) and those looking for life coaching. If this meets your need and you are looking for a counselor/coach who is down to earth, fun and not very conventional, you are in the right place. Check out my short video to see if I seem right for you.
Nicole Kathryn Throop
Counselor, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
Bay City, MI 48706 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Depression and anxiety can take a toll on our lives. They can rob us of joy and make it difficult to participate in life. Constant worry and dread are common companions of anxiety. It feels like you are caught in a loop of thoughts. You don’t know how to get out, and it is hard to breathe. Worries and fears hold you captive. You have lost friends, opportunities and maybe even jobs because you couldn’t find your way through. You feel out of control, but you often keep your feelings hidden. You might put on a smile to please others, but happiness only exists on the surface. If you can relate, take a deep breath. There is hope.
Depression and anxiety can take a toll on our lives. They can rob us of joy and make it difficult to participate in life. Constant worry and dread are common companions of anxiety. It feels like you are caught in a loop of thoughts. You don’t know how to get out, and it is hard to breathe. Worries and fears hold you captive. You have lost friends, opportunities and maybe even jobs because you couldn’t find your way through. You feel out of control, but you often keep your feelings hidden. You might put on a smile to please others, but happiness only exists on the surface. If you can relate, take a deep breath. There is hope.
Sara Lyden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bay City, MI 48706 (Online Only)
Hello! I am a neurodivergent therapist who believes that therapy should feel safe, comfortable, and uniquely tailored to you. My practice emphasizes the importance of building trust and providing a casual, easy-going environment where you are welcomed and accepted as you are. I will strive to empower you while offering a safe, inclusive space to explore life’s challenges, celebrate your strengths, and achieve personal growth in a way that is best suited to your needs.
Hello! I am a neurodivergent therapist who believes that therapy should feel safe, comfortable, and uniquely tailored to you. My practice emphasizes the importance of building trust and providing a casual, easy-going environment where you are welcomed and accepted as you are. I will strive to empower you while offering a safe, inclusive space to explore life’s challenges, celebrate your strengths, and achieve personal growth in a way that is best suited to your needs.
Amy McDonald
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bay City, MI 48707
You may be struggling with understanding why you are unable to connect intimately with your partner(s) or struggling with sexual difficulties following cancer or childbirth. Have you experienced religious based shame around sexuality? Have you experienced trauma that has left an impact on your emotional, sexual, and relational functioning? You are not alone! When we can find and operate from our authentic self, we can form meaningful relationships and heal and recover from traumatic experiences.
You may be struggling with understanding why you are unable to connect intimately with your partner(s) or struggling with sexual difficulties following cancer or childbirth. Have you experienced religious based shame around sexuality? Have you experienced trauma that has left an impact on your emotional, sexual, and relational functioning? You are not alone! When we can find and operate from our authentic self, we can form meaningful relationships and heal and recover from traumatic experiences.
Pam Nadzan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bay City, MI 48708
Hi there, I'm Pam. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC). My journey in the human services field began over 13 years ago, and it's been an incredibly rewarding path. My career has taken me through various roles - from working in corrections and helping youth in foster care to mental health and substance abuse counseling. I earned my Bachelor's in Family Life Education and my Master's in Counseling from Spring Arbor University. But the real learning came from the life I've lived and the challenges I've faced.
Hi there, I'm Pam. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC). My journey in the human services field began over 13 years ago, and it's been an incredibly rewarding path. My career has taken me through various roles - from working in corrections and helping youth in foster care to mental health and substance abuse counseling. I earned my Bachelor's in Family Life Education and my Master's in Counseling from Spring Arbor University. But the real learning came from the life I've lived and the challenges I've faced.
My passion lies in empowering individuals to reach their full potential and embrace a richer, more meaningful life. My practice is fully inclusive, welcoming clients from diverse backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, age, or any other factor. I specialize in assisting clients in navigating through various challenges, such as grief, anxiety, depression, behavior issues, trauma, establishing healthy boundaries, etc. My therapeutic toolkit encompasses a versatile array of techniques, from strengths-based to different CBT approaches.
My passion lies in empowering individuals to reach their full potential and embrace a richer, more meaningful life. My practice is fully inclusive, welcoming clients from diverse backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, age, or any other factor. I specialize in assisting clients in navigating through various challenges, such as grief, anxiety, depression, behavior issues, trauma, establishing healthy boundaries, etc. My therapeutic toolkit encompasses a versatile array of techniques, from strengths-based to different CBT approaches.
Stacy Athens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bay City, MI 48706
It takes a lot of courage to decide to seek help with something that is bothering you or that is a struggle within your life. I find it to be an honor to work alongside my clients in their own journey of healing. Therapy is different for every single person, and an element I have found important, is to operate as a team together with trust and rapport. As a therapist, I am client centered with a focus on building a safe and trusting relationship with my clients, aiding in the ability to share their thoughts, feelings and experiences. I provide alternative views, and often times will encourage continued work outside of session.
It takes a lot of courage to decide to seek help with something that is bothering you or that is a struggle within your life. I find it to be an honor to work alongside my clients in their own journey of healing. Therapy is different for every single person, and an element I have found important, is to operate as a team together with trust and rapport. As a therapist, I am client centered with a focus on building a safe and trusting relationship with my clients, aiding in the ability to share their thoughts, feelings and experiences. I provide alternative views, and often times will encourage continued work outside of session.
Jazmine Powell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
Bay City, MI 48706
Hello, my name is Jazmine Powell. I received my master's degree in psychology and social work from the University of Michigan. I am a fully licensed clinical social worker (LMSW) that has prioritized my career as a mental health therapist and community advocate. I am also a certified advanced alcohol and drug counselor (CAADC). My therapeutic style is to use the psychodynamic and positive psychology approaches in helping individuals explore the root causes of their concerns and then using creative methods that are unique to the individual to learn new thought and behavior patterns..
Hello, my name is Jazmine Powell. I received my master's degree in psychology and social work from the University of Michigan. I am a fully licensed clinical social worker (LMSW) that has prioritized my career as a mental health therapist and community advocate. I am also a certified advanced alcohol and drug counselor (CAADC). My therapeutic style is to use the psychodynamic and positive psychology approaches in helping individuals explore the root causes of their concerns and then using creative methods that are unique to the individual to learn new thought and behavior patterns..
Tanya S Douglas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC, CHT, QIDP, QMHP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bay City, MI 48707 (Online Only)
It can be scary and intimidating when entering therapy. It is quite common that people can feel very vulnerable with the idea of sharing intimate details of their life. As a therapist, I believe it is a privilege to be invited into another person’s life. My philosophy is that I do not believe that people are broken, but rather each person is a unique individual who has, at some point, encountered struggles on the journey of being human. Therapy is often needed when those struggles become so intense that they impact the quality of life. Therapy is not about fixing people but rather learning, adapting and overcoming the challenges.
It can be scary and intimidating when entering therapy. It is quite common that people can feel very vulnerable with the idea of sharing intimate details of their life. As a therapist, I believe it is a privilege to be invited into another person’s life. My philosophy is that I do not believe that people are broken, but rather each person is a unique individual who has, at some point, encountered struggles on the journey of being human. Therapy is often needed when those struggles become so intense that they impact the quality of life. Therapy is not about fixing people but rather learning, adapting and overcoming the challenges.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, QMHP
Verified Verified
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Bay City, MI 48706
Everyone needs someone, sometimes. Sometimes, we need a reminder of what a life worth living can look like. I have a passion for guiding individuals to meet their own personal goals to live a happier, more fulfilled life. I have worked with individuals with mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, and personality disorders. I have also worked with individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. As a mother, sister, daughter and therapist I understand how important it is to feel safe, comfortable and heard.
Everyone needs someone, sometimes. Sometimes, we need a reminder of what a life worth living can look like. I have a passion for guiding individuals to meet their own personal goals to live a happier, more fulfilled life. I have worked with individuals with mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, and personality disorders. I have also worked with individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. As a mother, sister, daughter and therapist I understand how important it is to feel safe, comfortable and heard.
Sarah Abdel-Wahab-O'Brien
Limited Licensed Psychologist, LLP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bay City, MI 48706 (Online Only)
Have you been feeling unheard? Have you felt that others have been quick to label your distress, but not support your healing? Creating and holding space for folks to feel safe in, share, be authentic, be vulnerable, and heal is something I have felt called to do throughout my life. I am an adamant believer that individuals are the experts on their own experience, and view therapy as a partnership on a journey toward healing, for which an affirming and non-pathologizing space is essential.
Have you been feeling unheard? Have you felt that others have been quick to label your distress, but not support your healing? Creating and holding space for folks to feel safe in, share, be authentic, be vulnerable, and heal is something I have felt called to do throughout my life. I am an adamant believer that individuals are the experts on their own experience, and view therapy as a partnership on a journey toward healing, for which an affirming and non-pathologizing space is essential.
Cherie Coopersmith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bay City, MI 48706
Waitlist for new clients
Everyone deserves a place in which they can feel safe, un-judged, and respected. I am a neurodiversity affirming licensed clinical therapist offering counseling services to children, adolescents, and young adults. My specialty areas include helping clients who experience anxiety, depression, school issues, behavioral challenges, phobias, communication, and adjustment difficulties. Complementing my focus on clients with mental health challenges, as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, I am educated and trained to work with individuals with physical, developmental, emotional, and intellectual disabilities.
Everyone deserves a place in which they can feel safe, un-judged, and respected. I am a neurodiversity affirming licensed clinical therapist offering counseling services to children, adolescents, and young adults. My specialty areas include helping clients who experience anxiety, depression, school issues, behavioral challenges, phobias, communication, and adjustment difficulties. Complementing my focus on clients with mental health challenges, as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, I am educated and trained to work with individuals with physical, developmental, emotional, and intellectual disabilities.
Emily Kay Voelker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, QMHP, CMHP
Verified Verified
Bay City, MI 48706
Fear is like anxiety. Anxiety grows bigger and scarier and becomes harder to manage, the more you try to push it away, the more you try to pretend it's not there. Well, fear is the same. Fear grows every time we avoid it, every time we run from it and pretend it isn't there. Allow yourself to confront your fear, allow yourself to connect with another living creature in an unconditional way; because when you tell yourself that you can't conquer something, horses present the truth.
Fear is like anxiety. Anxiety grows bigger and scarier and becomes harder to manage, the more you try to push it away, the more you try to pretend it's not there. Well, fear is the same. Fear grows every time we avoid it, every time we run from it and pretend it isn't there. Allow yourself to confront your fear, allow yourself to connect with another living creature in an unconditional way; because when you tell yourself that you can't conquer something, horses present the truth.
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Number of Therapists in Bay City, MI
90+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Bay City, MI who prioritize treating:
| 96% | Anxiety |
| 91% | Depression |
| 73% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 73% | Self Esteem |
| 71% | Coping Skills |
| 70% | Stress |
| 66% | Relationship Issues |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 95% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 60% | Blue Care Network |
| 58% | McLaren |
How Therapists in Bay City, MI see their clients
| 78% | In Person and Online | |
| 22% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 85% | Female | |
| 13% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |