Trauma Focused Therapists in Dewitt, MI
I am trained in the school system and have many certificates and training including but not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Treatment in Schools, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma Focused Schools.
I wholeheartedly believe we are not meant to do life alone, so my hope is to ensure no client feels alone in their struggle, story, or experience. I believe any life change is a transition and opportunity for growth, a process that is unbelievably full of potential. I seek to provide a nurturing environment of compassion, kindness, and hope. I have over ten years of experience working with children and families through foster care, residential, juvenile, community and school settings. I know change happens at various stages of life and hope to be there for you during your journey.
I am trained in the school system and have many certificates and training including but not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Treatment in Schools, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma Focused Schools.
I wholeheartedly believe we are not meant to do life alone, so my hope is to ensure no client feels alone in their struggle, story, or experience. I believe any life change is a transition and opportunity for growth, a process that is unbelievably full of potential. I seek to provide a nurturing environment of compassion, kindness, and hope. I have over ten years of experience working with children and families through foster care, residential, juvenile, community and school settings. I know change happens at various stages of life and hope to be there for you during your journey.
I've had the privilege of walking alongside clients in their healing journeys and have found that, for many whose trust (in others and in themselves) has been shaken, finally feeling heard and understood serves as a powerful corrective experience. I believe that these experiences are crucial in facilitating personal growth and change. I recognize that all clients have unique strengths, and I build upon these to create a working alliance that is non-judgmental, empowerment-based, and client-focused.
I've had the privilege of walking alongside clients in their healing journeys and have found that, for many whose trust (in others and in themselves) has been shaken, finally feeling heard and understood serves as a powerful corrective experience. I believe that these experiences are crucial in facilitating personal growth and change. I recognize that all clients have unique strengths, and I build upon these to create a working alliance that is non-judgmental, empowerment-based, and client-focused.
Christine Carrothers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dewitt, MI 48820 (Online Only)
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with adolescents, young adults, and adults from a trauma informed perspective to gain healing and wellness. My focus for providing quality care is to establish a safe space for clients to do their best work at learning self care, positive self image, and safe boundaries. I utilize an eclectic approach with clients, helping them pursue the right care for their needs.
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with adolescents, young adults, and adults from a trauma informed perspective to gain healing and wellness. My focus for providing quality care is to establish a safe space for clients to do their best work at learning self care, positive self image, and safe boundaries. I utilize an eclectic approach with clients, helping them pursue the right care for their needs.
I believe that therapy is the client and therapist coming together to work as a team; you are the expert of your life and I have the knowledge and tools to help you master your life in whatever way you desire. I value cognitive behavioral and reality therapy to give my clients the realistic tools to help them grab hold of their lives again and feel hope for their futures. Since becoming a therapist, I have worked mostly with trauma, abuse, personality disorders and marital/communication concerns. I have a heart for teaching people healthy boundaries and communication no matter the mental health concern.
I believe that therapy is the client and therapist coming together to work as a team; you are the expert of your life and I have the knowledge and tools to help you master your life in whatever way you desire. I value cognitive behavioral and reality therapy to give my clients the realistic tools to help them grab hold of their lives again and feel hope for their futures. Since becoming a therapist, I have worked mostly with trauma, abuse, personality disorders and marital/communication concerns. I have a heart for teaching people healthy boundaries and communication no matter the mental health concern.
Kari Nader
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dewitt, MI 48820 (Online Only)
I specialize in Couples/Marriage Therapy and Individual Therapy, with a focus in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy techniques. I believe having a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship is the key component to a successful experience in therapy. The first thing I want for a client is to feel safe and understood. We will work together to identify your goals and how to meet them. In couples therapy it is important to work together, as a team, ensuring each person feels heard and understood. We will work together to nurture your re problem solve and get to the emotional root of your struggles.
I specialize in Couples/Marriage Therapy and Individual Therapy, with a focus in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy techniques. I believe having a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship is the key component to a successful experience in therapy. The first thing I want for a client is to feel safe and understood. We will work together to identify your goals and how to meet them. In couples therapy it is important to work together, as a team, ensuring each person feels heard and understood. We will work together to nurture your re problem solve and get to the emotional root of your struggles.
Mari Fullmer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dewitt, MI 48820 (Online Only)
Does it feel like no matter how hard you try, you can't seem to handle life like other people do? The daily stuff of life adds up, and it all feels big. Perhaps you’re sensitive, driven, or perfectionistic and struggling to feel fulfilled. Your mind is a buzz with over-thinking, dissatisfaction, self doubt, and constant worry about what others think and feel. You deserve to feel empowered, engaged and satisfied in life. Tired of struggling alone? Together we’ll explore what’s meaningful to you and find the path toward greater ease and fulfillment. I’ll arm you with tools and help you reconnect to your inner guidance along the way.
Does it feel like no matter how hard you try, you can't seem to handle life like other people do? The daily stuff of life adds up, and it all feels big. Perhaps you’re sensitive, driven, or perfectionistic and struggling to feel fulfilled. Your mind is a buzz with over-thinking, dissatisfaction, self doubt, and constant worry about what others think and feel. You deserve to feel empowered, engaged and satisfied in life. Tired of struggling alone? Together we’ll explore what’s meaningful to you and find the path toward greater ease and fulfillment. I’ll arm you with tools and help you reconnect to your inner guidance along the way.
Amanda J Gerding
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Dewitt, MI 48820 (Online Only)
Life comes with many challenges and transitions- sometimes you just need some extra guidance in navigating those. Whether it’s relationship stress, career challenges, parenting issues, depression, anxiety, or even something a little more complex like building your sexual identity or dealing with personal or professional investigations, talking to someone about what you are experiencing can begin to untangle the web of internal struggles we all face. If I can’t help with what’s going on, I can help you find the right direction! Give me a call to discuss your goals today! You can also request an appointment on the “my website” link!
Life comes with many challenges and transitions- sometimes you just need some extra guidance in navigating those. Whether it’s relationship stress, career challenges, parenting issues, depression, anxiety, or even something a little more complex like building your sexual identity or dealing with personal or professional investigations, talking to someone about what you are experiencing can begin to untangle the web of internal struggles we all face. If I can’t help with what’s going on, I can help you find the right direction! Give me a call to discuss your goals today! You can also request an appointment on the “my website” link!
Damiana A Valentini
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Dewitt, MI 48820 (Online Only)
If you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, unresolved trauma, or relationship challenges, I offer a safe space for you to explore these issues and encourage personal growth. I recognize that you are the expert in your life, and I’m here to provide the support and feedback you need to navigate challenges, identify obstacles, discover solutions, and work towards your goals. I am LGBTQIA+ affirmative, work with individuals and couples, and have experience with both traditional and non-traditional relationships.
If you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, unresolved trauma, or relationship challenges, I offer a safe space for you to explore these issues and encourage personal growth. I recognize that you are the expert in your life, and I’m here to provide the support and feedback you need to navigate challenges, identify obstacles, discover solutions, and work towards your goals. I am LGBTQIA+ affirmative, work with individuals and couples, and have experience with both traditional and non-traditional relationships.
Jacqueline Reine Newsome
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Dewitt, MI 48820
In my role as a clinical therapist I have found my passion in helping others remember and re-experience their own strengths and courage. I use a combination of several clinical interventions that have a strong solution focused baseline with plenty of room carved out for processing and simply feeling what needs to be felt. In my work I focus heavily on those who are seeking to recover from trauma, the impacts of severe and persistent mental health symptoms, religious trauma, sexual abuse as well as those who face anxiety, depression and ADHD symptoms.
In my role as a clinical therapist I have found my passion in helping others remember and re-experience their own strengths and courage. I use a combination of several clinical interventions that have a strong solution focused baseline with plenty of room carved out for processing and simply feeling what needs to be felt. In my work I focus heavily on those who are seeking to recover from trauma, the impacts of severe and persistent mental health symptoms, religious trauma, sexual abuse as well as those who face anxiety, depression and ADHD symptoms.
Mary Gallagher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Dewitt, MI 48820 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients! Do you feel like something needs to change in your life? Are you having a hard time sorting through your thoughts and feelings? Feeling a little lost? Processing your thoughts and emotions in therapy will feel like a weight has been lifted and you’ll begin to make connections about patterns in your life and learn skills to find fulfillment. My greatest joy as a therapist is helping clients feel empowered to make positive changes. Please feel free to call or email and let's schedule a time to talk to see if we might be a good fit for therapy.
Accepting new clients! Do you feel like something needs to change in your life? Are you having a hard time sorting through your thoughts and feelings? Feeling a little lost? Processing your thoughts and emotions in therapy will feel like a weight has been lifted and you’ll begin to make connections about patterns in your life and learn skills to find fulfillment. My greatest joy as a therapist is helping clients feel empowered to make positive changes. Please feel free to call or email and let's schedule a time to talk to see if we might be a good fit for therapy.
Starr Golembiewski
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Dewitt, MI 48820
Are you frustrated with just surviving when what you really want is to thrive? Maybe for you thriving means having healthy relationships. Or maybe you want to feel more confident, and able to identify and express values to live a more authentic life. Perhaps it's time to re-write narratives formed from childhood abuse or other traumatic event(s). My goal is to create a safe environment where you feel heard, and your problems understood, so we can begin the process of helping you live your best life. I serve individuals, couples and families with a strengths-based, mindful, emotionally-focused approach that empowers change.
Are you frustrated with just surviving when what you really want is to thrive? Maybe for you thriving means having healthy relationships. Or maybe you want to feel more confident, and able to identify and express values to live a more authentic life. Perhaps it's time to re-write narratives formed from childhood abuse or other traumatic event(s). My goal is to create a safe environment where you feel heard, and your problems understood, so we can begin the process of helping you live your best life. I serve individuals, couples and families with a strengths-based, mindful, emotionally-focused approach that empowers change.
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Shirley L. Neal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dewitt, MI 48820
There are times in our lives when problems can feel overwhelming, painful, and difficult to face alone. Relying on friends and family may not be a viable option. During our sessions, you can expect me to hear and understand your experiences & provide a safe place for you to express your thoughts, feelings, & behaviors that arise in and outside of therapy. If needed, you can also expect me to work with you on current issues as related to your past issues. Whether it's a challenging situation, or a change in life direction, I look forward to establishing a helpful, collaborative relationship with you to achieve your therapy goals.
There are times in our lives when problems can feel overwhelming, painful, and difficult to face alone. Relying on friends and family may not be a viable option. During our sessions, you can expect me to hear and understand your experiences & provide a safe place for you to express your thoughts, feelings, & behaviors that arise in and outside of therapy. If needed, you can also expect me to work with you on current issues as related to your past issues. Whether it's a challenging situation, or a change in life direction, I look forward to establishing a helpful, collaborative relationship with you to achieve your therapy goals.
When faced with difficult challenges our emotional, physical, and mental health is impacted. The impacts of life transitions, past traumas, and stress can show up in our lives as anger, depression, anxiety, behavioral concerns, and relationship issues. Therapy can be helpful to individuals by allowing space to learn to identify emotions as well as learn tools to manage symptoms. If you're struggling to manage unhelpful thoughts or behaviors centering around anxiety, body image, depression, life changes, self-esteem, self-harm, and stress management I would urge you to consider therapy.
When faced with difficult challenges our emotional, physical, and mental health is impacted. The impacts of life transitions, past traumas, and stress can show up in our lives as anger, depression, anxiety, behavioral concerns, and relationship issues. Therapy can be helpful to individuals by allowing space to learn to identify emotions as well as learn tools to manage symptoms. If you're struggling to manage unhelpful thoughts or behaviors centering around anxiety, body image, depression, life changes, self-esteem, self-harm, and stress management I would urge you to consider therapy.
“Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times if one only remembers to turn on the light.”-J.K Rowling. I realize that there are times in which we just need help finding our way back to our own light.
“Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times if one only remembers to turn on the light.”-J.K Rowling. I realize that there are times in which we just need help finding our way back to our own light.
My therapeutic approach is holistic in nature as it encompasses a full body aspect. Examining your mental, physical, emotional and spiritual state. This approach explores root issues and allows healing from the inside out. I seek to empower my clients to find their voice and inner strength that may have been squelched by past abuse and trauma. I have experience with several mental health issues, and I am deeply passionate about helping my clients become emotionally and relationally whole whether it be individually, maritally or in their families. My approach is to adjust the therapy to fit the client.
My therapeutic approach is holistic in nature as it encompasses a full body aspect. Examining your mental, physical, emotional and spiritual state. This approach explores root issues and allows healing from the inside out. I seek to empower my clients to find their voice and inner strength that may have been squelched by past abuse and trauma. I have experience with several mental health issues, and I am deeply passionate about helping my clients become emotionally and relationally whole whether it be individually, maritally or in their families. My approach is to adjust the therapy to fit the client.
Anna Donaldson
Pre-Licensed Professional, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dewitt, MI 48820 (Online Only)
My ultimate goal as your therapist is to provide a safe space for you to set you and your needs as a priority – a space that is judgment-free to help you work through healing what you choose to, and to help you sustain hope through the process. I am accepted new clients with immediate availability!
My ultimate goal as your therapist is to provide a safe space for you to set you and your needs as a priority – a space that is judgment-free to help you work through healing what you choose to, and to help you sustain hope through the process. I am accepted new clients with immediate availability!
As Brene Brown says, "We cannot ignore our pain and feel compassion for it at the same time." I'm here to face the pain with you, and to begin the practice of self-compassion and healing. Whether you are coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or are just feeling "stuck," therapy can be a generative process to help you find your path and clarify your goals and values. My ideal client is willing to look at their childhood, explore relationships and motivations, and investigate ways they can change their own life.
As Brene Brown says, "We cannot ignore our pain and feel compassion for it at the same time." I'm here to face the pain with you, and to begin the practice of self-compassion and healing. Whether you are coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or are just feeling "stuck," therapy can be a generative process to help you find your path and clarify your goals and values. My ideal client is willing to look at their childhood, explore relationships and motivations, and investigate ways they can change their own life.
Sometimes the world feels overwhelming and it takes all we have just to keep our heads above water. You're exhausted and ask yourself, “why can’t I just move on and be happy?” If you struggle with intense, unpleasant feelings like shame, anger, guilt, fear, and sadness, I'd like to work with you. You see, these feelings tend to come from maladaptive beliefs that sound like “I’m a failure,” “I’m not good enough,” or even something like “I’m just too much.” The problem with beliefs like this is that they don't respond well to traditional CBT therapy. That's why I offer something a little different.
Sometimes the world feels overwhelming and it takes all we have just to keep our heads above water. You're exhausted and ask yourself, “why can’t I just move on and be happy?” If you struggle with intense, unpleasant feelings like shame, anger, guilt, fear, and sadness, I'd like to work with you. You see, these feelings tend to come from maladaptive beliefs that sound like “I’m a failure,” “I’m not good enough,” or even something like “I’m just too much.” The problem with beliefs like this is that they don't respond well to traditional CBT therapy. That's why I offer something a little different.
Samantha Daly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
Dewitt, MI 48820
Waitlist for new clients
I work primarily with neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with ADHD, autism, or AuDHD, as well as trauma, emotional difficulties, substance use/addiction and LGBTQIA+ community. Many of my clients struggle with executive dysfunction, emotional regulation, and challenges in relationships, self-care, and household tasks. Often, they feel misunderstood, grapple with low self-esteem, and face harsh inner critics. My clients seek to develop practical tools for daily life, heal from trauma, embrace their strengths, and foster self-acceptance and healthier relationships.
I work primarily with neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with ADHD, autism, or AuDHD, as well as trauma, emotional difficulties, substance use/addiction and LGBTQIA+ community. Many of my clients struggle with executive dysfunction, emotional regulation, and challenges in relationships, self-care, and household tasks. Often, they feel misunderstood, grapple with low self-esteem, and face harsh inner critics. My clients seek to develop practical tools for daily life, heal from trauma, embrace their strengths, and foster self-acceptance and healthier relationships.
Are you looking for a healing & supportive space to explore and process struggles in your past or present? Are you considering how to enhance your life or your relationships? At Partnered Paths, our goal is to support individuals and couples in building hope for your next steps regardless of where you are at in your current journey. This involves thoroughly assessing the issues a client would like to work on, collaborating on goals, and designing a treatment plan that considers the uniqueness of each client and also current research. Most importantly, it involves building a strong, safe relationship between therapist & clients.
Are you looking for a healing & supportive space to explore and process struggles in your past or present? Are you considering how to enhance your life or your relationships? At Partnered Paths, our goal is to support individuals and couples in building hope for your next steps regardless of where you are at in your current journey. This involves thoroughly assessing the issues a client would like to work on, collaborating on goals, and designing a treatment plan that considers the uniqueness of each client and also current research. Most importantly, it involves building a strong, safe relationship between therapist & clients.
