Therapists in Berrien County, MI
Lighthouse Counseling and Clinical Supervision
Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADP
Verified Verified
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
Potential Clients- It’s inevitable at some point something happens and we don't know how to address it more-less fix it. It is vital to have someone who will actually listen and accept us as we are flaws and all, without judgment or pity. My education and background allows me to have a unique approach to counseling. LLPC’s- If you are looking for someone who will help you get fully licensed as quickly as possible then I am your person. Even the most experienced therapists struggle- what’s more important is what you learn from that struggle. You deserve a strong supervisor who has a solid grasp on ethics and our profession.
Potential Clients- It’s inevitable at some point something happens and we don't know how to address it more-less fix it. It is vital to have someone who will actually listen and accept us as we are flaws and all, without judgment or pity. My education and background allows me to have a unique approach to counseling. LLPC’s- If you are looking for someone who will help you get fully licensed as quickly as possible then I am your person. Even the most experienced therapists struggle- what’s more important is what you learn from that struggle. You deserve a strong supervisor who has a solid grasp on ethics and our profession.
Online Therapists
Marisa Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Portage, MI 49024
I incorporate components of sand-tray, play therapy, expressive arts, DBT, and parts-work to treat those who have dealt with traumas, life adjustments, LGBTQIA+ concerns, eating disorders, suicidal thoughts/self-harm, depression, and anxiety.
I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults on processing traumatic experiences, regulating emotions, navigating sensitive nervous systems, and strengthening relationships through laughter, creativity, art, and play.
I incorporate components of sand-tray, play therapy, expressive arts, DBT, and parts-work to treat those who have dealt with traumas, life adjustments, LGBTQIA+ concerns, eating disorders, suicidal thoughts/self-harm, depression, and anxiety.
I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults on processing traumatic experiences, regulating emotions, navigating sensitive nervous systems, and strengthening relationships through laughter, creativity, art, and play.
For both my adult and children clients I also incorporate Expressive Arts Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, and, Play Therapy.
I am thrilled to be able to offer counseling services to people that live in the West Michigan area. Although, I specialize in the treatment of children and adolescents, I also enjoy working with individuals and couples. If you are having difficulty with adjusting to new life circumstances, having relationship issues, or if you are a person that is living with a Mental Illness I am eager to help you work through your situation. Life is too short to face your problems alone and I am always willing to listen and help you work towards a new way to face your life's challenges.
For both my adult and children clients I also incorporate Expressive Arts Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, and, Play Therapy.
I am thrilled to be able to offer counseling services to people that live in the West Michigan area. Although, I specialize in the treatment of children and adolescents, I also enjoy working with individuals and couples. If you are having difficulty with adjusting to new life circumstances, having relationship issues, or if you are a person that is living with a Mental Illness I am eager to help you work through your situation. Life is too short to face your problems alone and I am always willing to listen and help you work towards a new way to face your life's challenges.
Healing journeys can be complex. I am here to assist you in navigating your challenges and goals. I work with those who have experienced trauma and violence. My personal and professional experiences have enhanced my ability to work with those who have experienced harm. I specialize in working with issues related to violence, trauma, racial justice and oppression.
Healing journeys can be complex. I am here to assist you in navigating your challenges and goals. I work with those who have experienced trauma and violence. My personal and professional experiences have enhanced my ability to work with those who have experienced harm. I specialize in working with issues related to violence, trauma, racial justice and oppression.
Danielle Snow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portage, MI 49024
Do you feel like you’re stuck in survival mode? Does it feel overwhelming to experience your emotions? You are not alone. I am passionate about working with people on reconnecting to themselves, their bodies, and their values so they can live the lives they want to live. I respect the vulnerability and courage it takes to navigate one’s healing journey, and I see each person as the expert of their own life. In therapy, I aim to co-create a shame-free space with clients where we can explore, understand, and develop strategies for easing life’s challenges. My therapy style is centered in body-based and emotion-focused therapies.
Do you feel like you’re stuck in survival mode? Does it feel overwhelming to experience your emotions? You are not alone. I am passionate about working with people on reconnecting to themselves, their bodies, and their values so they can live the lives they want to live. I respect the vulnerability and courage it takes to navigate one’s healing journey, and I see each person as the expert of their own life. In therapy, I aim to co-create a shame-free space with clients where we can explore, understand, and develop strategies for easing life’s challenges. My therapy style is centered in body-based and emotion-focused therapies.
Kaitlin Mulvihill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW, MT-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Do you wish you had a deeper understanding of yourself? Are you looking to feel more confident and self-assured? In a world where our pain often goes unheard, finding a space to share our stories and experiences can be challenging. As a therapist, I provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space where you can navigate life’s complexities and find your way forward. My approach emphasizes empathy and warmth and I believe that healing and growth happen when people feel heard and valued within a safe and supportive environment. I utilize evidence-based therapies including EMDR, IFS, CBT, and music therapy to help you meet your goals.
Do you wish you had a deeper understanding of yourself? Are you looking to feel more confident and self-assured? In a world where our pain often goes unheard, finding a space to share our stories and experiences can be challenging. As a therapist, I provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space where you can navigate life’s complexities and find your way forward. My approach emphasizes empathy and warmth and I believe that healing and growth happen when people feel heard and valued within a safe and supportive environment. I utilize evidence-based therapies including EMDR, IFS, CBT, and music therapy to help you meet your goals.
Hello, I'm happy to have the opportunity to support you on your journey towards greater emotional well-being. I’ll meet you where you’re at with a compassionate and collaborative approach while working with you to navigate life's challenges to create a safe space for growth and healing. I strive to provide a supportive experience as we focus on your unique history. We will employ evidence-based practices while working to gather an understanding of your past to establish your present and future goals.
Hello, I'm happy to have the opportunity to support you on your journey towards greater emotional well-being. I’ll meet you where you’re at with a compassionate and collaborative approach while working with you to navigate life's challenges to create a safe space for growth and healing. I strive to provide a supportive experience as we focus on your unique history. We will employ evidence-based practices while working to gather an understanding of your past to establish your present and future goals.
Your mental health matters! I'm here to help! Taking the next step can be intimidating and difficult, but a different perspective may help you create balance and a renewed sense of stability. It is my intention to help you expand your life beyond the “couch,” where even the smallest of adjustments can make a huge impact. One of the most crucial parts of the therapeutic process is connection. I approach each session with warmth and an empathetic, listening ear to provide you a space where you feel heard, understood, and hopeful for your future.
Your mental health matters! I'm here to help! Taking the next step can be intimidating and difficult, but a different perspective may help you create balance and a renewed sense of stability. It is my intention to help you expand your life beyond the “couch,” where even the smallest of adjustments can make a huge impact. One of the most crucial parts of the therapeutic process is connection. I approach each session with warmth and an empathetic, listening ear to provide you a space where you feel heard, understood, and hopeful for your future.
Kimberly Sue Lichon-Tufer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, SSW
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
My passion is helping others find ways to manage their challenges in this ever-changing journey we call life. For over 27 years I have worked with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families in a variety of settings; including home, school, office, and in the community. I pride myself in building therapeutic relationships with each individual I work with. By achieving this, I believe we can then work together to help identify what is challenging you currently to get you to the life you choose to live successfully.
My passion is helping others find ways to manage their challenges in this ever-changing journey we call life. For over 27 years I have worked with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families in a variety of settings; including home, school, office, and in the community. I pride myself in building therapeutic relationships with each individual I work with. By achieving this, I believe we can then work together to help identify what is challenging you currently to get you to the life you choose to live successfully.
Hello! My role as a therapist is to provide you with a non-judgmental, safe environment, that allows for personal growth. I believe that having a happy, healthy, fulfilling life is not only related to physical health, but is strongly intertwined with mental health as well. I acknowledge that every person is unique in their needs, as well as what is needed from a counseling relationship and adapt to your needs.
Hello! My role as a therapist is to provide you with a non-judgmental, safe environment, that allows for personal growth. I believe that having a happy, healthy, fulfilling life is not only related to physical health, but is strongly intertwined with mental health as well. I acknowledge that every person is unique in their needs, as well as what is needed from a counseling relationship and adapt to your needs.
Vulnerability: while rewarding, can be daunting. It isn’t easy to let someone into your internal landscape and I value the possibility of learning yours. My name is Sam and I work with clients to become intimately comfortable with the buried and beautifully impactful aspects of themselves. Often, the relationship to yourself contributes to how your days unfold in the world around you. When was the last time you heard or nurtured the parts of yourself that long for you? In doing so, a gateway opens up to a sense of self-worth that will allow you to experience yourself and your environment with a new lens.
Vulnerability: while rewarding, can be daunting. It isn’t easy to let someone into your internal landscape and I value the possibility of learning yours. My name is Sam and I work with clients to become intimately comfortable with the buried and beautifully impactful aspects of themselves. Often, the relationship to yourself contributes to how your days unfold in the world around you. When was the last time you heard or nurtured the parts of yourself that long for you? In doing so, a gateway opens up to a sense of self-worth that will allow you to experience yourself and your environment with a new lens.
Andrea Lynn Sulak
Limited Licensed Psychologist, LLP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Life can be difficult to navigate. Often we are indoctrinated by others beliefs and don't truly know who we are let alone how to live our lives. When energy gets stuck in the body and mind, whether it's from trauma, painful experiences or everyday stimuli in our lives, it causes patterns of unhealthy thoughts and behaviors.
Life can be difficult to navigate. Often we are indoctrinated by others beliefs and don't truly know who we are let alone how to live our lives. When energy gets stuck in the body and mind, whether it's from trauma, painful experiences or everyday stimuli in our lives, it causes patterns of unhealthy thoughts and behaviors.
Shayne McNichols
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
No one is perfect. We've all behaved petty at some point in our lives. Over the years, petty has become popular, going viral via social media around the world; however, what I've learned in life & in this field is whether we have been that person or been impacted by someone, we can all chase the root down to something deeper than the situation, i.e. sadness, anxiety, trauma, etc. I am here to offer you a non-judgmental space to process from the petty to highly problematic experience. I invite you to work with me to heal from the inside out (or root to the surface) & have more peaceful experiences with yourself & others. Let's talk!
No one is perfect. We've all behaved petty at some point in our lives. Over the years, petty has become popular, going viral via social media around the world; however, what I've learned in life & in this field is whether we have been that person or been impacted by someone, we can all chase the root down to something deeper than the situation, i.e. sadness, anxiety, trauma, etc. I am here to offer you a non-judgmental space to process from the petty to highly problematic experience. I invite you to work with me to heal from the inside out (or root to the surface) & have more peaceful experiences with yourself & others. Let's talk!
Karen Elbert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49505 (Online Only)
Have you been circling around the same issue over and over? Do you seek more balance? serenity? connection? courage? movement? Your Enneagram type uncovers the reason why.
Have you been circling around the same issue over and over? Do you seek more balance? serenity? connection? courage? movement? Your Enneagram type uncovers the reason why.
Maime (Sun) L Butler
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, DTLLP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Experiences can shape who we are as individuals. Sometimes our experiences are wonderful and create great memories. However, as we navigate our lives, past traumas or other unexpected experiences may affect how we progress toward a healthy and satisfying life. These experiences may be overwhelming and difficult, sometimes causing you to feel depressed, anxious, or even detached from yourself and others. When these difficulties arise, you may need guidance navigating towards healing so that you can experience a healthy, satisfying life. It is my goal to work with clients so that they can reach their optimal capacity.
Experiences can shape who we are as individuals. Sometimes our experiences are wonderful and create great memories. However, as we navigate our lives, past traumas or other unexpected experiences may affect how we progress toward a healthy and satisfying life. These experiences may be overwhelming and difficult, sometimes causing you to feel depressed, anxious, or even detached from yourself and others. When these difficulties arise, you may need guidance navigating towards healing so that you can experience a healthy, satisfying life. It is my goal to work with clients so that they can reach their optimal capacity.
An essential part of our lives is creating and maintaining connections: to ourselves, other people, and the world around us. Sometimes, those connections require extra attention, in order to get the most out of life. I would be honored to walk with you through the process of learning about and cultivating that inner and outer connectedness.
An essential part of our lives is creating and maintaining connections: to ourselves, other people, and the world around us. Sometimes, those connections require extra attention, in order to get the most out of life. I would be honored to walk with you through the process of learning about and cultivating that inner and outer connectedness.
More than 35 years of counseling experience have taught me that within each of us is an inherent drive toward emotional health. As your therapist, I want to create a safe and caring relationship in which I serve as your companion on a journey toward self-understanding and healing at the level of heart, mind, body and spirit. I work to help people struggling with anxiety, depression, shame, grief, developmental trauma, difficult life transitions, issues of mid-life and aging, and career issues.
More than 35 years of counseling experience have taught me that within each of us is an inherent drive toward emotional health. As your therapist, I want to create a safe and caring relationship in which I serve as your companion on a journey toward self-understanding and healing at the level of heart, mind, body and spirit. I work to help people struggling with anxiety, depression, shame, grief, developmental trauma, difficult life transitions, issues of mid-life and aging, and career issues.
Turtle Path Counseling PLLC - Theresa Butler, LMSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW, IMHP
Verified Verified
Holland, MI 49423
Exhaustion and stress can often impact your mood and ability to manage expectations and responsibilities. At Turtle Path, you will have the chance to unpack struggles and concerns with a seasoned professional who goes beyond traditional methods to address emotional, psychological and relational concerns. Turtle Path is a relaxed therapy environment that is welcoming and inclusive; a place where you can slow down to process your thoughts, feelings, and life situations toward healing and growth.
Exhaustion and stress can often impact your mood and ability to manage expectations and responsibilities. At Turtle Path, you will have the chance to unpack struggles and concerns with a seasoned professional who goes beyond traditional methods to address emotional, psychological and relational concerns. Turtle Path is a relaxed therapy environment that is welcoming and inclusive; a place where you can slow down to process your thoughts, feelings, and life situations toward healing and growth.
Nicole M Erickson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, SSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Listening Tree Therapy is accepting new patients in a virtual setting at this time. I take pride in scheduling new patient sessions quickly while taking into account your schedule. Virtual appointments have proven to be both safe, effective and covered by insurance. Many patients find telemedicine convenient for their busy schedules, saving money and travel time. Many patients like the safety of being in their own space when meeting online. Please don’t sit in silence when help is just a phone call or an email away. Please reach out today so we can get you started on a healthier, happier lifestyle!
Listening Tree Therapy is accepting new patients in a virtual setting at this time. I take pride in scheduling new patient sessions quickly while taking into account your schedule. Virtual appointments have proven to be both safe, effective and covered by insurance. Many patients find telemedicine convenient for their busy schedules, saving money and travel time. Many patients like the safety of being in their own space when meeting online. Please don’t sit in silence when help is just a phone call or an email away. Please reach out today so we can get you started on a healthier, happier lifestyle!
Life can be challenging, and at different times in our lives we are all in need of additional support, whatever the reason may be. If you are at that point and ready to explore therapy, I would be privileged to join you, and support yourself, your child, or your family. I have been working in the field for over 15 years and strongly believe that you are the expert on yourself and your family, together we will focus on strengths, to create goals that allow you and/or your family to grow and improve your daily living. I can help you develop skills for dealing with anxiety, mood disorders, depression, among other things.
Life can be challenging, and at different times in our lives we are all in need of additional support, whatever the reason may be. If you are at that point and ready to explore therapy, I would be privileged to join you, and support yourself, your child, or your family. I have been working in the field for over 15 years and strongly believe that you are the expert on yourself and your family, together we will focus on strengths, to create goals that allow you and/or your family to grow and improve your daily living. I can help you develop skills for dealing with anxiety, mood disorders, depression, among other things.
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Expressive Arts Therapists
What happens in expressive arts therapy?
In an expressive arts therapy session, the therapist will provide the space and materials necessary to encourage the client to express themselves creatively. These can include art supplies, musical instruments, a journal, a camera, and more. The therapist offers careful guidance throughout the creative process, often noticing and talking about psychological issues as they arise. Many clients also benefit from the mind-body connection—the physical act of making art can help them feel more grounded and present.
How long does expressive arts therapy take?
An expressive arts therapy session will typically last between 50 minutes and an hour. Group sessions may run longer. Sometimes, a client might only need one or two sessions of expressive arts therapy in conjunction with talk therapy to resolve a psychological issue. Others might find a fixed number of sessions over the course of either weeks or months to be beneficial. The duration depends on the client and their individual needs and goals for therapy.
How does expressive arts therapy help children?
Creativity is an important part of normal child development. Expressive arts therapy proves a safe outlet for child clients to learn to identify their emotions and express them in healthy ways. In expressive arts therapy, children can build their self-esteem, discover more about their personality and strengths, and feel a sense of normalcy in an otherwise chaotic world. This therapeutic approach can be particularly helpful for children with developmental disabilities, autism, ADHD, speech impairments, and other conditions.
What are the limitations of expressive arts therapy?
Sometimes individuals have physical limitations that can affect their ability to express themselves artistically in certain mediums. For example, someone with hearing problems might find it difficult to make music. Sickness and mobility issues can make some types of art physically inaccessible (e.g., sculpting, dancing, etc.). Sometimes, clients are overly skeptical and have trouble letting go and engaging with the creative process. Individuals who require a higher level of care may be better served with other types of therapy.