Therapists in East Lansing, MI

Are you ready to heal? Are you tired of unhelpful and seemingly unending symptoms and counseling? Then I invite you to take decisive steps towards recovery from most serious individual, couple, and family crises at Expert Therapy Services. You will be treated by a DOCTORAL level therapist who specializes simultaneously in multiple dimensions of mental, behavioral, and family health. A PhD therapist has at least twice the amount of academic education, clinical supervision experiences, and knowledge that is focused on helping you more effectively. Why settle for less?

I see individuals who struggle with many issues, including grief recovery, anxiety, depression, stress and behavioral problems, chronic and terminal illness, ADHD and a variety of relational issues. I am a certified Gottman Couples Therapist, and also a qualified supervisor for LLPCs seeking full LPC licensure.

As a strengths-based therapist, I help individuals and families find and use their strengths to work through the many challenges, transitions, and stresses life brings. I have extensive experience in helping people with complicated grief and loss. My training includes a specialization in relational therapy: satisfying relationships are essential to our wellbeing. This includes working with couples, families, parents, adult siblings, and blended families experiencing conflict. I also help adults work through the lingering influence of childhood trauma.

**Accepting new clients** Strong people ask for help, knowing that everybody has a story and within each of us lies the ability to examine the past so we can move into the future. I encourage you to ask yourself not "what's wrong with me ?" but rather, "what happened to me?" Stop thinking "I need therapy" and start focusing on "I want therapy." Therapy is not about mental illness - it's about mental health. Focus on the fact that therapy is an experience that is normal, natural and a journey others have navigated. Life presents all of us with challenges but if we meet the challange and learn from it then we also grow from it.

Currently offering daytime appointments only I aim to meet the individualized needs of each person, couple, and family I work with and take a collaborative approach in setting goals for therapy. I use a family systems approach to explore how multiple areas of a person's life impacts their experiences and current struggles. I work on achieving these goals through personal exploration, role play and exercises used in and outside of session, implementation of improved communication skills, and boundary setting.

As an LCSW therapist, I have greatly improved the lives of children and their families by understanding that each family and child is unique. I believe the success of every child begins within the family unit. Prior to becoming an MSW therapist, I worked for 15+ years as a Montessori teacher guiding the development of children. This experience allows me to address children's academic and emotional needs. Let me help you establish a strong and positive bond with your children.

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a solution-focused psychologist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While I can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.

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 for a few minutes.

I am passionate about working with individuals who want to make positive changes in their lives. I will work in partnership with you to solve problems, increase self-knowledge, and promote personal growth. My approach to counseling is client-centered and I believe my role as a counselor is to provide a place for you to explore your feelings and thoughts and to practice new behaviors. My role is also to help you explore options, facilitate your awareness of your beliefs and values, and help you discover for yourself what is best for you in your circumstances.

Are you happy with your overall quality of life; would you like help to make important changes in your life? -As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) I can help clients with stress, anxiety, anger or family or relationship issues. -As a medical psychotherapist, I work with patients adjusting to the problems and emotions associated with serious medical conditions, -As a Christian counselor, I strive to facilitate the strength that faith can provide, IF you choose to do so, if not, I respect your choice.

Have you experienced a situation or an event that has caused you emotional pain and a loss of self? Does it interfere with the way you want to live? Everyone experiences emotional trauma whether little or big. Psychological trauma is defined as an emotional wound that creates distress or a disruption in your life. I specialize in helping others through the traumas of their life. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30+ years of experience. My overall passion is to encourage, empower and support others as they follow the journey of their heart.

I have been a psychologist in practice for over 30 years. I work in a collaborative style with clients. I am active in that I ask questions, make specific suggestions or assignments and may suggest monitoring moods or behavior. Although I am eclectic in that I will use whatever therapeutic approaches will be most effective in helping clients reach their goals, I primarily work from a cognitive-behavioral perspective. Cognitive-behavioral treatment is best for helping change negative thought patterns and beliefs that underlie problem moods and behaviors. It is focused on the here and now and has been found effective with many problems.

Hello. Welcome !! I am excited to work for you and your family. I have been a therapist for 14 years , working with families and individuals to help them reach their full potential. I am multilingual and have worked with clients from various parts of the world and religious backgrounds. I work with families, individuals and children from ages 8 and above specializing in depression and anxiety, childhood trauma, emotional regulation and anger related issues, learning disorders , personality and mood disorders and parenting skills. Tweens, teens, college students, individuals and families. Parental participation for younger ones.

I offer comprehensive counseling services and specialize in life transitions, relationships, anxiety, depression, advocacy, chronic illness, end-of-life, grief, loss, spiritual counseling, self-awareness & self-determination for those affected by unplanned circumstances. I develop and nurture therapeutic alliances with clients as they navigate life-altering decisions, adjustments, and unfamiliar territory to find meaning and purpose. My mission is to provide each client with a specialized, professional, dedicated counseling alliance and advocacy partnership which enables clients to be the author of their own story.

**I am doing telehealth and in person appointments. When you are faced with challenges, conflicts and loss, it can be difficult to overcome on your own. I believe we all have the strength and knowledge inside of us, we just need a little help finding it, and we all need someone with whom we can express ourselves. Life challenges can bring us to a place where support from a neutral and caring professional can make a needed difference. Counseling can help you get to a place of recovery, peace and empowerment.

Often family history and life experiences have taught us unhealthy skills of dealing with the painful events in our lives. You may have found yourself in place where you are reacting in ways you never thought you would and not living the life you want. It's common to not even know why you are feeling the way you do. Exhaustion, frustration, anger and being easily overwhelmed are just a few common indicators there is something going on with your emotional self. If you are struggling know there is a different way.

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.

I began my career working with caregivers of adults living with dementia. This prepared me for moving into work with children and adults with autism and other similar diagnoses. I currently also enjoy working with school-aged children, their families, and individuals looking to do the work to make meaningful change in their life.

Are you feeling anxious about current world events? Are you feeling stressed about going through a life change? My clients are phenomenal people who are dealing with challenging life circumstances. I work with people who are coping with transitions, depression, anxiety, LGBTQIA+ issues, executive functioning concerns, trauma, career-related issues, adjustment to chronic illness/disability, and identity concerns. I also have flexible hours. If you're struggling to cope with stress which keeps you from enjoying your life to the fullest, then you've come to the right place.