Emotionally Focused Therapists in East Lansing, MI

Elisabeth specializes in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, behavior and impulse management, and ADHD. She conducts psychological and neuropsychological evaluations of children, adolescents, teens, adults, and elderly clients, and works with Jackson County guardian ad litem attorneys for cases regarding guardianship, conservatorship, and competency. Elisabeth also works extensively with adults with severe anxiety, depression, ADHD and a number of other diagnoses.

I believe it’s vital to support and encourage individuals going through hard times or transitioning in life. Everyone has goals and struggles that are unique to them, but for the most part, everyone just wants to feel better each day and to find ways to safely cope on the days where they don't feel so great. As someone who was diagnosed with ADHD at an early age, I am passionate about helping others dealing with ADHD, especially women who were diagnosed as adults. I also enjoy working with individuals dealing with anxiety or depression, LGBTQIA+ folks, new parents, and people who just need to talk with someone.

If this is your 1st or your 100th time seeking therapy, I want to let you know that you are one step closer to a better and healthier lifestyle. Harboring secret thoughts, feelings, shame, and guilt can be very difficult to handle on your own. Sharing these with a stranger can be difficult as well, but I do want to reassure you, it will be easier.

We all face challenges in our lives, from everyday stressors to dealing with depression, anxiety, or other mental health concerns. We all need a little extra support and assistance along the way and you may be looking for a listening ear, to gain a different perspective, or help in processing your thoughts and feelings, while leaning healthy coping skills. You are the expert of your own life experiences and my goal is to provide a safe and supportive place for clients to learn the tools and resources for self- empowerment.

Sam Darrow (they/them/theirs) is a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC) who has earned certification from the National Board of Certified Counselors. They received their Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Michigan University. They provide counseling to individuals ages 14 and older, couples, and groups.

Do you know who you are? Outside of your roles and responsibilities, who are you? What does your inner voice sound like? What do you need right now? What thoughts keep you up at night? What are your values? These are some of the questions that help allow you to build self-trust and create clarity in your life. I am here to guide, encourage and highlight what I see to help you come to clear solutions. My experience lies in working with individuals who are struggling with adjusting to life changes or balancing new roles/identities. I am honest and direct, allowing us to get to the root of your issue, trauma, or grief more effectively.

I want to help clients who feel misunderstood, estranged from society, or who are dissatisfied with their daily life or current relationships. You may feel anxious in situations deemed normal by others or unmotivated to engage in everyday activities. You may believe that something is innately wrong with you or that you are overly sensitive. I provide a safe space for clients to process difficult thoughts and feelings, express their authentic voice, and identify how change is possible and within reach. I want to help improve your self-awareness and self-esteem, and learn how to prioritize self-care to build and maintain mental health

First of all, I want to express how happy I am that you're here! Seeking out a mental health provider is a HUGE step and I am here and ready to help. I have experience working with various populations, from childhood to middle adulthood. My areas of specialty include LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, trauma, codependence, chronic illness and life transitions. I spent my first few years post-graduation working in Community Mental Health (CMH), so I also understand deeply the impact of socioeconomic factors on mental health and physical wellbeing.

HAVE YOU LOST YOUR INNER LIGHT?! If so I can help you get it back! I've compassionately guided many people of all ages and all walks of life through their struggles. Innerlight Counseling Services LLC is the culmination of years of traditional therapy techniques coupled with holistic perspectives and practices. My ultimate goal is to help my clients remember their inner strengths and achieve well-being. I strive to educate my clients on the many factors that can influence their symptoms, give them tools to manage or extinguish their symptoms, support them in the maintenance of their health and ultimately find their INNER LIGHT.

I would like to help my clients on their journey of self-discovery. I feel it is important for one to understand all that makes them who they are and how they function, so that when they make goals, they are able to achieve them. If you are struggling through anxiety, depression, trauma, or low self-worth, then I want to work with you, whether it means working with you and your partner, your family or on your own. When you are able to understand yourself and your needs, then the tools and skills needed to help you are easier to select and be more useful in our counseling together.

“My life feels so overwhelming right now” Have you ever felt this way? If your answer is yes, let’s chat! As a therapist, I work to empower individuals and couples to overcome personal obstacles. To hold onto hope when we feel lost. To lift you up in support of your goals for yourself and your relationships. I’m prepared to step into this moment of vulnerability with you to help in finding a way to a place where you can feel more balanced, connected, and safe.

Bethany is passionate about supporting the emotional, mental, physical and spiritual well-being of all individuals, but especially mothers and fathers (individual or as couples) transitioning into, or making a further adjustment into, parenthood. Her heart for perinatal mental health comes from both personal and professional influences. Bethany is specialized in this client population via years of practice experience as well as completion of advanced psychotherapy training in perinatal mental health (PMADs) through Postpartum Support International (PSI).

If you are like me, the step of reaching out to someone when you're struggling is the hardest part. I do my best to offer a welcoming environment to all people. I have training in helping people who have experienced trauma or stress in their life, teaching skills to help clients feel more in control of their emotions, and guiding people to learn what coping skills they can use to get through more difficult times in their life! I know that each person is unique, so my treatment approach is different for each individual.

Through life you may feel as though you are in a constant fight with yourself. Where the history of your battles have not been won, but only suppressed. Overtime they are unknowingly disarmed and you find yourself walking across an unknown terrain that triggers you to fall apart. With this comes the ability to pick up your broken pieces and put them all back together healthily. What is great about being human is the ability to learn and grow.

The areas I specialize in include working with mood disorders, young adults, parenting support, various life transitions, and I am especially passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ individuals as a non-binary therapist (they/them), most especially with gender identity issues. I am also passionate about helping individuals going through infertility experiences, as my wife and I experienced this struggle firsthand before we had our child using IVF treatment. I love offering a compassionate approach to these sensitive subjects as individuals navigate their options and explore the complex emotions associated with infertility in therapy.

Whether dealing with the effects of trauma, a loss, struggling with anxiety or depression, or coping with a life transition, it can help to explore concerns in a safe and supportive environment. I believe that a therapist’s role is to be a listening ear, provide feedback, offer support, and provide resources as clients explore their concerns, identify solutions, and develop plans of action that best fit their chosen life journeys.

Have you ever felt like your own worst enemy, that you are not good enough or unlovable? Does your inner critic or negative thoughts sometimes get the best of you? Are you hard on yourself or a perfectionist? Do you have the worst luck or feel that no one can be trusted, or the world is unsafe? On average, we have 70,000 thoughts/day(healthybrains.org) & although negative thoughts are completely normal, they can become problematic. Many times, our negative thoughts are messages we received from others and at some point, we can begin to internalize these beliefs as who we are. You are NOT your thoughts/beliefs & this is the work!

How are you REALLY feeling? You might be exhausted. Maybe tired of faking it. Maybe you just need space. Feeling stuck. And maybe a little unsure about beginning therapy. We get it. We’ve been there. We all have hard things to figure out. In a world where it seems like everyone else has it “all figured out,” it’s so easy to make comparisons and begin to feel insecure about our life plans, accomplishments, identities, careers, relationships, and overall life journeys. We are a team of 30+ dedicated, compassionate online therapists offering a diverse range of services to help you navigate through life's challenges.

No matter who you are, at some point or another, we all experience difficulties meeting the expectations of our roles or in finding the joy in life. You don’t have to go through these experiences alone. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, grief, relationship or self-esteem issues, trauma, abuse, stress, feeling unsafe in the world, or even feeling unsure of exactly what is keeping you from your full potential, I am here to help guide you to feeling some relief. I will help you build insight and self-awareness so you are in control of your thoughts and behaviors so you have the skills and insight to continue thriving after therapy.