Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in East Lansing, MI

Hi, my name is Angie and I’m a master’s licensed social worker and graduated from the University of Michigan. I have over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, families, parents, grief, domestic violence, substance misuse, and depression. I am certified in infant mental health and perinatal mental health. I have experience helping a variety of individuals and I’m sure together we can conquer whatever is causing you distress or what you are needing to process. We are all on this earth together and we need each other. I believe therapy should be a sounding board to help you work through your thoughts and feelings.

I work with people through life transitions, parenting challenges, and relationship concerns. I see each person holistically including mind, body, and spirit. I hope to acknowledge the mind-body connection and honor this through the therapeutic process. I am an experienced yoga teacher and will integrate mindfulness-based approaches and movement as a client prefers. During therapy, I will work with you to identify goals and help you take steps to move towards your goals. I will listen non-judgmentally and seek to witness and understand your perspective and experiences. I work to provide anti racist and LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Currently accepting new virtual and in-person clients. Life can be overwhelming, and we all need support at times. Therapy can be one tool in navigating challenges, improving relationships and strengthening your self-awareness. I'm grateful for the opportunity to provide a safe and nonjudgemental space for clients to process their struggles and explore their potential. I have experience working with adolescents, college students and adults on issues of trauma, anxiety and depression. I enjoy empowering clients through transitional life phases such as adjusting to college, navigating relational or career changes and becoming parents.

Often life’s transitions can be difficult to navigate and we can have barriers, past or present, which inhibit our ability to change and adapt. I believe in the individuals’ ability to change and reconcile ourselves with the challenges and difficulties that life presents.

I became a therapist because I believe people are pretty incredible. My heart is in supporting and empowering women in navigating their relationship with themselves, their body and food and the messy, meaningful work of living authentically. I specialize in eating disorders/body image, OCD, perinatal anxiety and depression, traumatic birth, miscarriage/infant loss, overcoming perfectionism and anxiety, and sexual trauma. I practice from an anti-racist, LGBTQIA+-affirming, intuitive eating and Health At Every Size-informed foundation and am a certified Perinatal Mental Health clinician (PMH-C).

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.

Hi- I’m so happy you’re here! Being human is not always easy, and, at times, navigating what life has to offer can feel complicated or overwhelming. Because of this, we all sometimes need some extra support, a listening-ear, or a safe space to just talk about everything and anything. I would love to work with you to build a safe, meaningful, and collaborative space to explore your thoughts and emotions while also helping you to develop new skills, understandings, and ways of healing.

Are you are dealing with a life transition (birth of baby, postpartum depression, parenting issues, divorce, grief/loss), struggling with anxiety/depression or dealing with boundary issues? Sometimes getting to the next chapter can seem ominous when pain is intense. Transformation is possible…I truly believe it! I have also experienced such as a cancer survivor and more. There is hope, a ‘second chance’ and restoration for you. I have worked as a therapist over 25 years with various situations.

Welcome! Most of my clients express feeling heard & hopeful after our first session. I believe a strong client-therapist connection is crucial in therapy. Finding the right therapist can be challenging and my goal is to make that process as comfortable as possible. It is natural to feel overwhelmed by life at times. Together we will create a personalized treatment plan with a focus on the whole person (mind and body), as every person & experience is unique. I utilize a strengths-based approach to help people identify what they are already doing well, and help them see & build on that potential. Small changes can make a big impact.

Welcome! Currently accepting new clients for virtual therapy sessions. Holding a Master of Social Work Degree from Michigan State University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, I specialize in providing virtual therapy services. My expertise includes certification in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), offering tailored support to children and families navigating the aftermath of life-threatening events. I'm also trained in suicide prevention, dedicated to assisting individuals grappling with suicidal ideations.

Welcome! Here at Restore & Renew Counseling, we value a holistic approach to counseling. Counseling is an investment in oneself and you are worth it! I have years of extensive training working with athletes, college students, and maternal health. Specifically, I work with infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum related concerns, anxiety, depression, ADHD, chronic pain, relationship conflicts, parenting, work-life balance, career coaching issues and more. I use an integrated and holistic approach to counseling - Faith-based counseling, Talk Therapy, CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS, and Gottman Method.

I believe that therapy should be individualized for everyone. Therapy is not one size fits all, and because of that I draw from an eclectic approach. I focus on empowering clients to take control of their lives and the way they think in connection with their actions. I am skilled and trained in Trauma-Focused CBT, CBT (in general) and DBT. I am willing to also explore other techniques and methods that would better suit my client if they find that these methods do not fit them.

You're ready for anxiety to stop controlling your life. It’s easier for you to take care of everyone else instead of prioritize your own needs. You are exhausted and resentful trying to be every thing to every one. You are burnt out and your plate is overflowing. You deserve to be supported! Whether you are drowning in motherhood, struggling with anxiety, feeling burdened by trauma, or looking for connection to better understand yourself, I am here to support and empower you.

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.

My ideal clients are dealing with life. Transitions, trauma, relationships, or just dealing with the world...all of these things come without a manual of how to manage. I work with individuals in adolescence through adulthood dealing with a variety of issues such as trauma/PTSD, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and gender dysphoria. I meet with families struggling with poor communication and life transitions. I provide couples therapy to those struggling with communication, connection, boundaries, parenting, and exploring non-monogamy. I work with individuals and couples who identify as LGBTQIA+.

I graduated with my Master's in Professional Counseling in 2019 from Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, MI. I started my career in mental health working at an all-male therapeutic juvenile delinquent facility. My experience working there solidified my passion and desire to work with victims of trauma and abuse. 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.

People are sometimes challenged by turbulent emotions, transitions, losses or chronic mood issues. The day to day experience of emotional distress or an underlying sense of uneasiness affect vitality and are difficult to endure over time. Verbal dialogue within a relationship designed for you to freely express yourself, explore feelings and discover unconscious factors impacting you describes the change process of psychotherapy. I have seen many individuals over the years not only have symptom relief but find new paths while shedding patterns of disabling emotions, thoughts and behavior.

I believe that healing, growth, and change are possible when people enter into therapy with a willingness to share their truth, feel, and try new things. These positive changes can include a decrease in negative symptoms, increased self-esteem, improved communication skills, and enhanced relationships.

Reaching out for the first time and/or starting with a new therapist can be hard and even scary. Today you are one step closer to a new you where you can function better in your day-to-day life, feel empowered, manage stress, heal from traumas, and improve your relationships with others. As your therapist, it is my goal to provide a safe, judgment free, supportive space where we can work together to identify and address what is causing your emotional pain, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, academic/work distress, adjustment concerns, trauma, and/or grief.