Grief Therapists in East Lansing, MI

Hi, I'm Elizabeth (she/her) and I'm glad you're here. Life is full of changes that can leave us feeling overwhelmed with stress, anxiety, depression and uncertainty. We are all doing the best we can with the tools we have available. If you’re thinking about learning alternative ways to navigate life, therapy is here so you don’t have to do it alone.

Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, mood swings or trauma? Do you long to break free from the chains that hold you back from living a fulfilling and vibrant life? Don't let these challenges define you any longer. Imagine living a life free from the shackles of mood swings, anxiety, and trauma. If you're ready to embark on a transformative journey towards healing and empowerment, I'd love to work with you to guide you on the journey. Now is the time to invest in yourself and take the first step towards healing. Contact me to schedule a free confidential consultation.

Whether you are struggling with a life transition, family or romantic relationship issue or overwhelmed with stress from work or school, I want you to know that I will do my best to hold a safe and judgment-free space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. I will help you look deeper into yourself on your journey of positive change, personal growth, and self-improvement. Let’s work together to figure out why you are not as happy as you would like to be and work towards living up to your full potential, for yourself, and the people in your life.

Update: May 2024 - limited weekday morning availability, telehealth only. Counseling is an opportunity to learn more about yourself and to experience deep, lasting change. I develop a unique therapeutic relationship with each client, and work to promote healing and improved well-being with compassion, sensitivity, and understanding. Whether things just need a little fine-tuning, or your situation feels unmanageable and chaotic, I can guide and empower you to move to a more fulfilling place in your life and your relationships.

I believe that seeking out a therapist is an immense act of bravery. It's a privilege to create space for people’s stories and to reflect their intrinsic strengths. With a background in medical social work, my heart lies in working with teens and young adults coping with chronic illness and the trauma, grief, and loss that often accompanies this journey. Among a variety of other potential concerns, I am also passionate about helping individual’s struggling with disordered eating and body image. I believe in the power of a strong and safe therapeutic relationship to guide people toward healing and wellness in all realms of life.

My clinical treatment experiences have included work with children diagnosed with a developmental delay, children and caregivers who have experienced trauma, children & caregivers coping with foster placement, & families from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds. I am trained in EMDR, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, & Child-Parent Psychotherapy, a dyadic (parent-child) treatment for infants, toddlers, & young children who have experienced intense stress, trauma, physical or emotional separation from loved ones, and/or loss. I aim to strengthen the protective factors found within these primary relationships.

Therapy is emotionally hard for everyone and most people at some point in their life have seen a therapist or could have benefited from seeing a therapist. The hardest step is the first contact. I believe that the therapeutic relationship between you and your therapist is what helps you make the changes in your life that "you" want to make. My focus is on helping you discover your strengths as a way to live a happier, positive and more meaningful life. I believe in a compassionate, strength-based and client centered approach. Located on bus route 16 or 24 close to Meijer on W. Lake Lansing (Harrison Rd.) Convenient for MSU.

I take a strengths-based, person-centered approach to therapy. My practice is guided by the belief that people are naturally resourceful, resilient, and capable of generating solutions to their own problems when allowed to do so in a safe, supportive environment.

I am eager to use my 30 years experience to help with your unique challenges. I specialize in working with adults on issues of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, job stress, chronic illness, grief and loss and relationship conflicts. YOU are the expert on you, I have some skills that I can offer to assist you. Together we can build a partnership to reach your goals.

I am a clinical psychologist and have been practicing for over 30 years. Specialities include posttraumatic stress disorder, issues of grief and loss, self-esteem and personal confidence, and anxiety disorders. In addition, I enjoy treating adjustment disorders related to: career, retirement or job change, college, divorce, and the general milestones we encounter throughout the life cycle. My therapeutic style is mainly cognitive behavioral and relationship oriented. I work with all ages and treat individuals, couples, and families.

**Currently not accepting new clients**. Sometimes life can bring unexpected changes or stressors that can be difficult to navigate and we need someone to carry hope. Stressful experiences can also be challenging for even the youngest of children. If you would like help navigating something stressful in your life or if your child is experiencing something stressful in their life, I am here to help.

Our stories are meant to be shared. You don’t have to hold it alone. My office is a safe space for exploring identity, navigating transition, and dealing with biases. I am honored to walk with people through the challenges and the joys of leaning into who you are, particularly marginalized cultural, racial, and gender identities.

Do you find the stress in your life is making it difficult to get through your day? Are you overwhelmed by challenges at work, school, home, or in your relationships? When dealing with these kinds of struggles, it is helpful to have someone who will listen without judgment and provide support. As your therapist, I can help you develop personalized goals and provide you with tools to help with your needs. With the support of the therapeutic relationship, you can build self-esteem, navigate challenges with increased confidence, and experience a greater sense of inner peace.

Do you suffer from anxiety, depression, or just need a safe environment to explore the challenges of life? My therapy style is compassionate and non-judgmental. I believe in meeting individuals where they are at in life and creating goals together to improve and manage day-to-day stressors.

It is my firm belief that everyone can benefit from therapy. The experience of having a kind and objective person to listen to your fears and challenges - a person who provides the space for you to be yourself - is powerful and healing.

At Private Practice Boutique we provide effective tools to help individuals overcome life's challenges by providing mental health and wellness education. Our clinician is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and live a fulfilling life. We believe that everyone deserves to live a healthy life, and we are here to help you achieve that. We provide services for small and large groups, medical professionals, EMT and first responders, law enforcement, trainings for staff, executive leadership teams, corporations, churches, workshops, conferences, business organizations and speaking engagements.

*NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Hi there! My name is Jessica, and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I believe the real job of therapy is to provide a safe place where you get to know yourself better and make changes in your life. My goal is to help you express emotions that are interfering with your life, and guide you through them at your own pace. It is a collaborative process where we work together to explore what you are going through and identify what you are looking to accomplish. It is important to me throughout this process you are feeling heard, understood, and respected.