Female Therapists in East Lansing, MI
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Balanced Mindset, LLC - Christine M. Pada, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823 (Online Only)
Welcome to my new online practice, Balanced Mindset, LLC. I received my Masters from the University of Arkansas Little Rock and I have been practicing for 10 years. I'm licensed in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Florida. I help adults struggling with career stress and burnout become the best versions of themselves. I also help others struggling with anxiety, depression, self esteem concerns and other concerns as needed.
Welcome to my new online practice, Balanced Mindset, LLC. I received my Masters from the University of Arkansas Little Rock and I have been practicing for 10 years. I'm licensed in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Florida. I help adults struggling with career stress and burnout become the best versions of themselves. I also help others struggling with anxiety, depression, self esteem concerns and other concerns as needed.
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Andrea Dowsett
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, TLLP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823
Life is beautiful! But the human experience can also be painful and difficult. Are you longing for peace and emotional well-being? Do you desire to make changes in your life, gain a new perspective, and heal? Anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, grief, guilt, shame, and broken relationships can take a toll on the mind and body. I believe that restoration, wholeness, and health are possible. Sometimes we all need a radically non-judgmental ally to hear us, understand us, offer support and insight, and help equip us with the tools we need to live our best lives.
Life is beautiful! But the human experience can also be painful and difficult. Are you longing for peace and emotional well-being? Do you desire to make changes in your life, gain a new perspective, and heal? Anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, grief, guilt, shame, and broken relationships can take a toll on the mind and body. I believe that restoration, wholeness, and health are possible. Sometimes we all need a radically non-judgmental ally to hear us, understand us, offer support and insight, and help equip us with the tools we need to live our best lives.
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Deena Agree
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, EMDR, CCTP, CCATP, CGP
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823
I work with individuals, couples, and families, dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, identity, attachment, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, women’s issues, LGBTQ+ challenges, and relationships.
I am a mature, older woman with a lifetime of experience that I draw on in my practice. I am an empathic, respectful, and careful listener. I also am a very active collaborator in the therapeutic process, sharing my insights when I think they will be helpful. I work eclectically, utilizing approaches to therapy that are trauma-informed, integrative, and experiential. I am trained in many different modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR).
I work with individuals, couples, and families, dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, identity, attachment, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, women’s issues, LGBTQ+ challenges, and relationships.
I am a mature, older woman with a lifetime of experience that I draw on in my practice. I am an empathic, respectful, and careful listener. I also am a very active collaborator in the therapeutic process, sharing my insights when I think they will be helpful. I work eclectically, utilizing approaches to therapy that are trauma-informed, integrative, and experiential. I am trained in many different modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR).
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Tammy Render-Morris
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823
Working with people who are struggling with a variety of issues is my passion. It is a great privilege to journey with clients through the healing process and for clients to gain relief from pain, sorrow and symptom relief. In this process clients are able to gain coping skills, gain self confidence, heal from addiction and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. My greatest joy is offering hope and healing through the counseling process.
Working with people who are struggling with a variety of issues is my passion. It is a great privilege to journey with clients through the healing process and for clients to gain relief from pain, sorrow and symptom relief. In this process clients are able to gain coping skills, gain self confidence, heal from addiction and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. My greatest joy is offering hope and healing through the counseling process.
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Ustina Shives
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823 (Online Only)
Finding a counselor can be a challenge, but with me, counseling is a personal journey. I take the time to listen and am honored to be trusted with your stories. My goal is to make sure all clients feel seen, heard, and held. I specialize in helping adult individuals and couples tackle negative cycles, improve boundaries, and relationships, navigate life transitions, and manage anxiety and depression. Let's embark on this journey together!
Finding a counselor can be a challenge, but with me, counseling is a personal journey. I take the time to listen and am honored to be trusted with your stories. My goal is to make sure all clients feel seen, heard, and held. I specialize in helping adult individuals and couples tackle negative cycles, improve boundaries, and relationships, navigate life transitions, and manage anxiety and depression. Let's embark on this journey together!
Peggy A Barnes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MSW
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823 (Online Only)
I know it can be very difficult to make that first call for counseling and to talk to a stranger about your life. I am experienced at helping people feel comfortable with the process of therapy. I help them to find ways to solve their problems and work through the issues which have made them seek support. I am interactive and engage my clients in conversations, with openness and compassion to help them reach their goals in counseling.
I know it can be very difficult to make that first call for counseling and to talk to a stranger about your life. I am experienced at helping people feel comfortable with the process of therapy. I help them to find ways to solve their problems and work through the issues which have made them seek support. I am interactive and engage my clients in conversations, with openness and compassion to help them reach their goals in counseling.
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It takes strength to ask for help. Each person lives a life full of unique circumstances and challenges. I believe in partnering with my clients to help them develop their potential and find the path that is right for them. My goal is to empower clients to live their best lives. I enjoy seeing the pride my clients have when they've succeeded in reaching their goals. These goals are often hidden in everyday stressors and the challenges we face, and by exploring challenges in a safe environment, I support my clients in unlocking their goals and fulfilling them.
It takes strength to ask for help. Each person lives a life full of unique circumstances and challenges. I believe in partnering with my clients to help them develop their potential and find the path that is right for them. My goal is to empower clients to live their best lives. I enjoy seeing the pride my clients have when they've succeeded in reaching their goals. These goals are often hidden in everyday stressors and the challenges we face, and by exploring challenges in a safe environment, I support my clients in unlocking their goals and fulfilling them.
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Melissa Drager
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SCL
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823 (Online Only)
Are you having difficulty maintaining a work life balance? Do you feel mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausted after school each day? You have the degree (probably multiple) and your experience in the classroom, but you don’t feel the same passion for teaching you once did. You may be fed up with feeling underappreciated and tired of constantly taking work home. You might not even remember a time when you didn’t feel so burnt out at the end of every day. Something is telling you that you need to make a shift. You want to set some boundaries, and stick to them!
Are you having difficulty maintaining a work life balance? Do you feel mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausted after school each day? You have the degree (probably multiple) and your experience in the classroom, but you don’t feel the same passion for teaching you once did. You may be fed up with feeling underappreciated and tired of constantly taking work home. You might not even remember a time when you didn’t feel so burnt out at the end of every day. Something is telling you that you need to make a shift. You want to set some boundaries, and stick to them!
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Latanya Wheeler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, SSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823 (Online Only)
I provide services to adult clients as an independent contractor. With a dual focus on compassion and collaboration, I will work diligently with you to create mental, emotional, and relational understanding, growth, and well-being. My services are both professional and relational in an environment that provides for your comfort and allows for easy conversation.
I provide services to adult clients as an independent contractor. With a dual focus on compassion and collaboration, I will work diligently with you to create mental, emotional, and relational understanding, growth, and well-being. My services are both professional and relational in an environment that provides for your comfort and allows for easy conversation.
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Stephanie Warren
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823 (Online Only)
Do you feel stuck? Are you isolating yourself from others because you're afraid you'll be judged? Do you tend to be critical of yourself? Are you experiencing thoughts of anxiety and depression, due to life's circumstances? Let me support you in addressing those concerns that might prevent you from moving forward in life. I desire to work with you, to support you in feeling empowered to make changes, which are necessary to identify strengths, and realize untapped potential.
Do you feel stuck? Are you isolating yourself from others because you're afraid you'll be judged? Do you tend to be critical of yourself? Are you experiencing thoughts of anxiety and depression, due to life's circumstances? Let me support you in addressing those concerns that might prevent you from moving forward in life. I desire to work with you, to support you in feeling empowered to make changes, which are necessary to identify strengths, and realize untapped potential.
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Linh Tran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48824 (Online Only)
A therapist who shares your lived experience. I care because I’ve been there. I love working with diverse populations. Like you, I know firsthand what it means to feel different, to navigate the unfamiliar, and the pain of being othered. My lived experience has given me a unique perspective on resilience and adaptability which allows me to help clients understand and care for themselves on a deeper level. I am confident about who and how I can help. I specialize in addressing trauma, grief, anxiety, or relationships. I also have experience with pre-marital counseling, depression, mood disorders, self-esteem, and women’s issues.
A therapist who shares your lived experience. I care because I’ve been there. I love working with diverse populations. Like you, I know firsthand what it means to feel different, to navigate the unfamiliar, and the pain of being othered. My lived experience has given me a unique perspective on resilience and adaptability which allows me to help clients understand and care for themselves on a deeper level. I am confident about who and how I can help. I specialize in addressing trauma, grief, anxiety, or relationships. I also have experience with pre-marital counseling, depression, mood disorders, self-esteem, and women’s issues.
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Shawn Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823 (Online Only)
Are you seeking emotional support for yourself, your marriage or family? 'Sometimes feel caught in destructive conflicts with those you love? Are you or someone close to you impacted by a serious medical diagnosis? Or have you lost a beloved person in your life? These experiences and many others, can lead us to feel devastated or out of control. Therapy as a strength building relationship in which we explore your most challenging life stories with privacy, compassion and without judgment. When we meet, I'll invite you to set aside your day to day stressors and focus on new ways to improve your life.
Are you seeking emotional support for yourself, your marriage or family? 'Sometimes feel caught in destructive conflicts with those you love? Are you or someone close to you impacted by a serious medical diagnosis? Or have you lost a beloved person in your life? These experiences and many others, can lead us to feel devastated or out of control. Therapy as a strength building relationship in which we explore your most challenging life stories with privacy, compassion and without judgment. When we meet, I'll invite you to set aside your day to day stressors and focus on new ways to improve your life.
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I am trained to work with individuals or couples both in person or online. I have experience working with ages 6 and older. I have experienced working with a variety of clients including but not limited to those struggling with infertility, ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, social, body image, and social anxiety.
I am trained to work with individuals or couples both in person or online. I have experience working with ages 6 and older. I have experienced working with a variety of clients including but not limited to those struggling with infertility, ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, social, body image, and social anxiety.
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Saba Yaso
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC, NCC
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823
Saba's passion as professional counselor is to empower diverse individuals, couples, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, relationships, education, and career goals. I am educated, trained, and skilled to help the clients who share their issues and concerns with me and willing to walk beside them in their life journey in tough times and rejoice with them in their joyful times. I believe that soul healing is real from a personal experience and that the counselor's compassion, care and high empathy is therapeutic.
Saba's passion as professional counselor is to empower diverse individuals, couples, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, relationships, education, and career goals. I am educated, trained, and skilled to help the clients who share their issues and concerns with me and willing to walk beside them in their life journey in tough times and rejoice with them in their joyful times. I believe that soul healing is real from a personal experience and that the counselor's compassion, care and high empathy is therapeutic.
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Meaghan Brandow
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823 (Online Only)
We were never meant to do life alone... and when we find ourselves in a place of feeling alone, it can be incredibly painful. My practice is informed by the belief that the greatest healing happens in the context of relationships- and that in order to experience true comfort and healing, we have to compassionately connect with the very things that are bringing us discomfort. When engaging in our therapy space, we (both me and those I serve) show up as our imperfect and vulnerable selves- knowing that we are worthy of connection, worthy of belonging, and worthy of the courageous work that we engage in together.
We were never meant to do life alone... and when we find ourselves in a place of feeling alone, it can be incredibly painful. My practice is informed by the belief that the greatest healing happens in the context of relationships- and that in order to experience true comfort and healing, we have to compassionately connect with the very things that are bringing us discomfort. When engaging in our therapy space, we (both me and those I serve) show up as our imperfect and vulnerable selves- knowing that we are worthy of connection, worthy of belonging, and worthy of the courageous work that we engage in together.
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Courtney Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823 (Online Only)
I have openings! If you were told you did not matter growing up, through actions or words, this will have an impact on your ability to recognize your worth. Growing up in a home with alcohol abuse, homophobia, emotional abuse, or excessive criticism can lead to feelings of worthlessness, shame, and self hatred. You may seek validation from others and fear their disapproval. This often leads to putting others needs before your own. Not understanding your worth, you may struggle following your dreams or have a career where you feel overworked and under valued. Let's flip the script, heal your wounds, and accept the person you are.
I have openings! If you were told you did not matter growing up, through actions or words, this will have an impact on your ability to recognize your worth. Growing up in a home with alcohol abuse, homophobia, emotional abuse, or excessive criticism can lead to feelings of worthlessness, shame, and self hatred. You may seek validation from others and fear their disapproval. This often leads to putting others needs before your own. Not understanding your worth, you may struggle following your dreams or have a career where you feel overworked and under valued. Let's flip the script, heal your wounds, and accept the person you are.
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Lauren Rill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48824
I help college students & young adults overcome challenges and learn valuable tools to brave their world with courage and confidence. Do you feel like you are constantly trying to live up to the expectations of others? Are you struggling to balance the demands of college, work, and your relationships? If you feel like you are living in survival mode from the pressures of life, I can help you to break free from the cycle of worry and heal your wounds so you can feel more connected to yourself and others. YOU are capable and you don't have to struggle alone, let's get to the core of who you are and capitalize on your innate strengths.
I help college students & young adults overcome challenges and learn valuable tools to brave their world with courage and confidence. Do you feel like you are constantly trying to live up to the expectations of others? Are you struggling to balance the demands of college, work, and your relationships? If you feel like you are living in survival mode from the pressures of life, I can help you to break free from the cycle of worry and heal your wounds so you can feel more connected to yourself and others. YOU are capable and you don't have to struggle alone, let's get to the core of who you are and capitalize on your innate strengths.
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Anjalon Wimbush
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823 (Online Only)
I am passionate about helping clients reach their goals by encouraging self-awareness, providing individual support with active listening, and by teaching healthy coping skills to better enhance their quality of life. I walk with my clients through their anxiety, frustrations, unpleasant feelings, and/or life transitioning events by focusing on their inner strengths, offering a safe space to be heard, and evoking change talk.
I am passionate about helping clients reach their goals by encouraging self-awareness, providing individual support with active listening, and by teaching healthy coping skills to better enhance their quality of life. I walk with my clients through their anxiety, frustrations, unpleasant feelings, and/or life transitioning events by focusing on their inner strengths, offering a safe space to be heard, and evoking change talk.
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The Larkins Group, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, CRC, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823 (Online Only)
My target community or population are those people living with disabilities, particularly those of the amputee population.. Many people living in today’s society are facing health issues, which could affect their quality of life, and how the adaptation of a life changing event may result in grief, depression, stigmatization, and isolation, due to the inability to receive appropriate mental health services and counseling, to assist in navigating through the changes which may cause feelings or despair and hopelessness. Behavioral Health services could assist individuals with learning how to prevent the devastating effect of limb loss.
My target community or population are those people living with disabilities, particularly those of the amputee population.. Many people living in today’s society are facing health issues, which could affect their quality of life, and how the adaptation of a life changing event may result in grief, depression, stigmatization, and isolation, due to the inability to receive appropriate mental health services and counseling, to assist in navigating through the changes which may cause feelings or despair and hopelessness. Behavioral Health services could assist individuals with learning how to prevent the devastating effect of limb loss.
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It is my sincerest pleasure to welcome you to the journey of self-discovery and personal transformation! I am passionate about helping people of all ages to unlock their fullest potential and achieve their dreams. With 14 years of experience in mentoring and counseling, I bring a holistic, strength-based approach to your journey. Together, we will explore the many facets of life and create positive, lasting change. Allow me to join you in enriching your life and turning your dreams into reality. Let's take this journey together and make the most of it! -WholeHeartedly You
It is my sincerest pleasure to welcome you to the journey of self-discovery and personal transformation! I am passionate about helping people of all ages to unlock their fullest potential and achieve their dreams. With 14 years of experience in mentoring and counseling, I bring a holistic, strength-based approach to your journey. Together, we will explore the many facets of life and create positive, lasting change. Allow me to join you in enriching your life and turning your dreams into reality. Let's take this journey together and make the most of it! -WholeHeartedly You