Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Benton Harbor, MI

Are you restless and frustrated and want more out of your life but not sure exactly what that looks or feels like? Are you involved in a relationship that has grown stale and distant and desire more intimacy? Do you ever wonder if conflict could be seen as the Golden Ticket to Intimacy? At HC Studios, formerly Hellcat Counseling, we strive to reimagine relationship conflict and struggle as an invitation to find the very thing you want -- deeper, more meaningful relationships? Here, we wonder with you what it would mean for your relationships if we turned toward the conflict instead away.

Reaching out can be the most challenging task to engage in. Constant changes and life transitions can leave us feeling disconnected and overwhelmed. Relationships can feel strained with our partners, friends, family and even ourselves. Creating space to navigate these life impacts is one way I seek to help clients.

Donarski Center for Mental Health Counseling is ready to get you back on track to a healthier, happier you! Our private group practice offers residents of Southwest Michigan opportunities to engage in traditional and online (telehealth) services with an office location in St. Joseph. We are a diverse team of professional providers with a wide range of training and specialties

Accepting new clients in both Indiana and Michigan! I am a licensed Master's level Marriage and Family Therapist holding a M.S. in Human Development and Family Studies. I have experience working with individuals, families, and couples, with extra specialization in working with couples and trauma. Whether it is relationship conflict, infidelity, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, behavioral or anger difficulties, grief, parenting concerns, difficult life transitions, medical or other life stress- I strive to work together with my clients towards positive changes in their lives, and healing outcomes!

Being pregnant and having a baby can be a time of great joy and excitement. It can also be a time where other emotions come to the surface - sadness, overwhelm, anxiety, depression, and rage. This is more common than we may think as 1 in 5 women will experience a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder. Motherhood was not meant to be lived and experienced on your own. Having someone who understands as a mother and therapist can help you to feel like yourself again.

When life becomes overwhelming, I can help you identify the issues that are keeping you stuck, that need to be addressed, create a plan, and help you learn coping strategies that will enable you to live a more fulfilling life. I firmly believe everyone has the ability to change and to make choices that will make those events more manageable. Creating a foundation of trust and caring is paramount in my counseling sessions. I strive to be direct, and goal oriented with the focus of empowering individuals to make positive choices. I am here to listen, work together, and provide the coping strategies to help you move forward today.

Do you struggle with aspects of your life, you wish could be different? Perhaps it's the way you feel or a certain behavior you find problematic. Maybe your concern involves your relationships with others or thoughts about yourself. I can help you change that. I believe that much of life is about balance. When our lives become out of balance we often feel hurt, stressed, angry, overwhelmed, or misunderstood. I have a strong interest in helping you achieve (or restore) the balance and peace you seek in your life, and I know that together we can achieve that goal.

Embarking on the journey to mental well-being requires immense courage, and I commend you for taking that step. My aim is to cultivate a supportive and safe space where you feel valued and understood. Through a personalized, person-centered approach, I tailor sessions to your specific needs, offering warmth and empathy to create an environment where opening up feels natural. My dedication is to deliver exceptional care within an inclusive setting that embraces diversity.

Living in relationships with others is hard work. It’s complicated and it’s often hard to know what healthy relationships are meant to look, feel, or sound like. As a limited Marriage and Family and Professional Counselor, Hannah gets the deep complexities of human relationships and specializes in providing therapy to couples, families, and individuals. She is passionate about helping clients build stronger, healthier relationships – relationships that just work and feel better.

There are many challenges in life, and whether you are dealing with a life change, a traumatic event, anxiety, depression, issues related to gender or sexuality, or feeling alone, counseling can be a step toward healing and personal growth. I believe that meeting a person where they are at is crucial to therapy, and together, we can build goals, recognize and make changes, and celebrate successes. I work with children, teenagers, and adults, and offer compassion to all.

So often we walk through our days feeling disconnected from ourselves, our loved ones and our purpose. Your pain is real and present keeping you in a place that you would rather not be. This internal space can interfere in your personal, social and work life leaving you feeling even more alone. I know that struggle. Maybe this uneasy feeling began early in life, after a traumatic event or because of past relationships. Whatever the case, you can find your way. Things can be very challenging and there is no need to go at it alone. Let's talk about it.

There are many reasons why people seek counseling. Sometimes it's to deal with long-standing issues with anxiety or depression; other times it is in response to unexpected changes in life such as a divorce, a death or work transition. Therapy provides insight & new perspectives into life's challenges, helps you to create solutions & confidence to make changes. I create a safe, warm, non-judgmental environment for you to explore your choices & emotions, to give you the opportunity to gain insight, self-confidence & new coping skills to navigate life's obstacles more effectively.

I provide individual EMDR therapy and IFS Informed EMDR for ages 18 and up. I specialize in trauma/PTSD. mood disorders, including anxiety and depression, adjustment transitions and transitions, including vocational/academic stressors, relationship distress and healing from narcissistic abuse.

For those who are curious to learn more skillful and mindful ways to navigate life's many dimensions, I can provide the support they seek. I foster a safe and comfortable environment for clients to explore their inner and interpersonal lives, allowing clients to discover areas for healing and growth. I primarily work with adolescents and adults on an individual basis, but I will also meet with families or couples in select cases. I closely collaborate with clients to tailor a plan to each person's specific needs and goals.

Are you feeling frustrated, resentful, lost, overwhelmed, or disconnected? I specialize in helping frustrated individuals, resentful couples, and disconnected families navigate through tough times, get and stay on the same page, and rekindle their love of life. I have extensive training in evidence-based treatment approaches (including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Psychodynamic Psychotherapy)- treatment approaches proven to get you the help you need, now. Meet with me online, over the phone, through text, or in nature-- my schedule is designed to meet your needs.