Relationship Issues Therapists in East Lansing, MI
I have experience helping people with a wide array of challenges, such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, substance abuse, mood disorders, self esteem issues, emotional eating and chronic illness.
Sometimes in life we struggle and feel overwhelmed by our problems or circumstances. During these times, it is beneficial to sit with a compassionate and objective therapist to help identify potential solutions that lead to change, improvement, and growth. Often, people have erroneous thought patterns or long held mistaken beliefs about themselves, which prevent them from achieving the life they want. My approach is to create a sensitive and nonjudgmental environment to assist you in properly identifying the root cause of the problem or to provide the coping skills that make the situation less overwhelming and more tolerable.
I have experience helping people with a wide array of challenges, such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, substance abuse, mood disorders, self esteem issues, emotional eating and chronic illness.
Sometimes in life we struggle and feel overwhelmed by our problems or circumstances. During these times, it is beneficial to sit with a compassionate and objective therapist to help identify potential solutions that lead to change, improvement, and growth. Often, people have erroneous thought patterns or long held mistaken beliefs about themselves, which prevent them from achieving the life they want. My approach is to create a sensitive and nonjudgmental environment to assist you in properly identifying the root cause of the problem or to provide the coping skills that make the situation less overwhelming and more tolerable.
Kristin Panganis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823
Immediate daytime availability! Person-centered, solution-focused therapy for adults, teens/children. My treatment approach includes a blend of strength-based work, trauma-informed care and cognitive behavioral treatment. I help people to better understand their thoughts, behaviors, and emotions that can interfere with coping and functioning. Best fit for individuals experiencing stress, PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, as well as support with parenting challenges and life transitions.
Immediate daytime availability! Person-centered, solution-focused therapy for adults, teens/children. My treatment approach includes a blend of strength-based work, trauma-informed care and cognitive behavioral treatment. I help people to better understand their thoughts, behaviors, and emotions that can interfere with coping and functioning. Best fit for individuals experiencing stress, PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, as well as support with parenting challenges and life transitions.
Jerry Parker Jr.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823
Waitlist for new clients
He is highly skilled in assisting individuals with establishing healthy boundaries, resolving relationship issues (including couples counseling and sex therapy), achieving personal goals, managing stress, alleviating anxiety, coping with depression and trauma, regulating emotions, improving interpersonal skills, practicing mindfulness, developing emotional intelligence, enhancing self-esteem, encouraging self-care and self-compassion, addressing emotional codependency, managing body dysmorphia, controlling anger, fostering a positive self-image, and providing support during times of grief.
He is highly skilled in assisting individuals with establishing healthy boundaries, resolving relationship issues (including couples counseling and sex therapy), achieving personal goals, managing stress, alleviating anxiety, coping with depression and trauma, regulating emotions, improving interpersonal skills, practicing mindfulness, developing emotional intelligence, enhancing self-esteem, encouraging self-care and self-compassion, addressing emotional codependency, managing body dysmorphia, controlling anger, fostering a positive self-image, and providing support during times of grief.
Collaborating with adolescents, adults, and families to work toward improving mental health and general wellbeing is of great importance. While transparency is encouraged, building a strong therapeutic relationship takes time and is crucial for successful treatment. Regarding barriers, it is essential to meet individuals where they're at to avoid setting unrealistic expectations.
Collaborating with adolescents, adults, and families to work toward improving mental health and general wellbeing is of great importance. While transparency is encouraged, building a strong therapeutic relationship takes time and is crucial for successful treatment. Regarding barriers, it is essential to meet individuals where they're at to avoid setting unrealistic expectations.
Sage Hales-Ho
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW, RYT-200
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823
I specialize in working with individuals experiencing transitions to and through parenthood, postpartum mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), relationship concerns, life transitions, depression, and anxiety.
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.
I specialize in working with individuals experiencing transitions to and through parenthood, postpartum mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), relationship concerns, life transitions, depression, and anxiety.
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.
While navigating through life we are often presented with struggles and challenges that may be difficult to resolve on our own and require guidance and support from someone to successfully push through these challenges with positive outcomes. As a therapist, this is where I come in; I intend to provide individuals (families and couples) a safe haven to explore and work through any area(s) of your life in which you desire to change and/or improve. It is of great importance to me that the client/therapist relationship is established upon openness, candid, with active communication on behalf of both, the client and the therapist.
While navigating through life we are often presented with struggles and challenges that may be difficult to resolve on our own and require guidance and support from someone to successfully push through these challenges with positive outcomes. As a therapist, this is where I come in; I intend to provide individuals (families and couples) a safe haven to explore and work through any area(s) of your life in which you desire to change and/or improve. It is of great importance to me that the client/therapist relationship is established upon openness, candid, with active communication on behalf of both, the client and the therapist.
I work with clients experiencing issues including: depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and relationship struggles.
I enjoy working with clients of all backgrounds, ages 16 and up. She seeks to provide a safe and compassionate space where clients can explore life’s challenges while learning about their own resilience and strengths.
I work with clients experiencing issues including: depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and relationship struggles.
I enjoy working with clients of all backgrounds, ages 16 and up. She seeks to provide a safe and compassionate space where clients can explore life’s challenges while learning about their own resilience and strengths.
Dr. Jovany Avendano
Limited Licensed Psychologist, PsyD, CCATP, CTMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823 (Online Only)
My experiences as a queer, POC, latino, cis-male have shaped my personal and professional values and philosophies, which come with me into every relationship.
It's no surprise life can feel overwhelming at times, making it harder to do even the simplest of things. And yet you're here! We manage to get through it, either by luck, grit, will power, or sheer determination. But sometimes, the pressures from society, culture, expectations...etc can really bog us down. We can find ourselves feeling stuck, thinking, "why is nothing working?" or "no one really gets it." We all deserve peace, safety, and belonging, and sometimes, we might need a helping hand to get us "unstuck." Let's work together to explore what's keeping us stuck, build up our resources, and create the life you'll be proud of.
My experiences as a queer, POC, latino, cis-male have shaped my personal and professional values and philosophies, which come with me into every relationship.
It's no surprise life can feel overwhelming at times, making it harder to do even the simplest of things. And yet you're here! We manage to get through it, either by luck, grit, will power, or sheer determination. But sometimes, the pressures from society, culture, expectations...etc can really bog us down. We can find ourselves feeling stuck, thinking, "why is nothing working?" or "no one really gets it." We all deserve peace, safety, and belonging, and sometimes, we might need a helping hand to get us "unstuck." Let's work together to explore what's keeping us stuck, build up our resources, and create the life you'll be proud of.
Hello! I have over 15 years of experience working: with youth & adults of varying ages, races, cultures & gender identities; with emotionally & behaviorally challenged youth & adults, youth in the foster care system & domestic violence survivors & their children; with youth & adults of diverse backgrounds in various settings including school, foster care, religious & clinical settings; in peer mediation & justice resolution, helping others find common ground so they can work together or build their relationship; with LGBTQIA+ youth. I provide a trauma-informed space, as well as an LGBTQIA+ & gender-affirming environment.
Hello! I have over 15 years of experience working: with youth & adults of varying ages, races, cultures & gender identities; with emotionally & behaviorally challenged youth & adults, youth in the foster care system & domestic violence survivors & their children; with youth & adults of diverse backgrounds in various settings including school, foster care, religious & clinical settings; in peer mediation & justice resolution, helping others find common ground so they can work together or build their relationship; with LGBTQIA+ youth. I provide a trauma-informed space, as well as an LGBTQIA+ & gender-affirming environment.
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.
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.
Therapy Services of East Lansing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823
Because one of the most important contributors to change and personal growth is the therapeutic relationship, it can make finding the "right" therapist a very important step in the process.
Our approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, strengths-based, and empowerment-focused. We each come to you with specialized training and experience guided by the belief that you hold the tools to ease distress and become the best version of yourself. Our goal is to offer the space to support your therapeutic goals and overall personal growth.
Because one of the most important contributors to change and personal growth is the therapeutic relationship, it can make finding the "right" therapist a very important step in the process.
Our approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, strengths-based, and empowerment-focused. We each come to you with specialized training and experience guided by the belief that you hold the tools to ease distress and become the best version of yourself. Our goal is to offer the space to support your therapeutic goals and overall personal growth.
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I provide free 15-minute phone consultations to determine if we are a mutual good match! Therapy is a relationship and you should feel free to ask me questions and feel out whether we are a fit.
I specialize in working with adults affected by cancer (including caregivers and loved ones), body image concerns, and eating concerns (including disordered eating and eating disorders). I also have experience working with college students, young adults, chronic illness, and chronic pain. People who are looking to process diagnoses and fears of death, adjust to major life transitions, grapple with identity, and find peace with their bodies and food are great fits for my skills and experiences. I am LGBTQ+-affirming and fat-positive.
I provide free 15-minute phone consultations to determine if we are a mutual good match! Therapy is a relationship and you should feel free to ask me questions and feel out whether we are a fit.
I specialize in working with adults affected by cancer (including caregivers and loved ones), body image concerns, and eating concerns (including disordered eating and eating disorders). I also have experience working with college students, young adults, chronic illness, and chronic pain. People who are looking to process diagnoses and fears of death, adjust to major life transitions, grapple with identity, and find peace with their bodies and food are great fits for my skills and experiences. I am LGBTQ+-affirming and fat-positive.
Therapy is most successful when you feel comfortable and safe with your therapist, so we will work together to ensure that we are the right fit to form a therapeutic relationship―this “getting to know each other” process can take a few sessions.
In my practice, I draw on my experience and training―but I believe the most effective psychotherapy focuses on developing fulfilling and meaningful connections. Research has shown repeatedly that the therapeutic alliance between therapist and client is a significant predictor in the success of therapy. When exploring psychotherapy, I encourage you to meet with more than one therapist and to ask potential therapists questions about their personal process. I specialize in Sex Therapy and I have post-graduate training related specifically to sexual concerns. My office is a space where no topic is off limits or taboo.
Therapy is most successful when you feel comfortable and safe with your therapist, so we will work together to ensure that we are the right fit to form a therapeutic relationship―this “getting to know each other” process can take a few sessions.
In my practice, I draw on my experience and training―but I believe the most effective psychotherapy focuses on developing fulfilling and meaningful connections. Research has shown repeatedly that the therapeutic alliance between therapist and client is a significant predictor in the success of therapy. When exploring psychotherapy, I encourage you to meet with more than one therapist and to ask potential therapists questions about their personal process. I specialize in Sex Therapy and I have post-graduate training related specifically to sexual concerns. My office is a space where no topic is off limits or taboo.
I'm passionate about working with adults, teens and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life changes.
Are you stuck in anxious negative thought, emotion or behavioral patterns? Are you hoping to provide meaning to your life and relationships? I am here to help you through the process of healing. My goal for each client is to provide hope and support while facilitating the therapeutic process.
I'm passionate about working with adults, teens and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life changes.
Are you stuck in anxious negative thought, emotion or behavioral patterns? Are you hoping to provide meaning to your life and relationships? I am here to help you through the process of healing. My goal for each client is to provide hope and support while facilitating the therapeutic process.
Change4Greatness Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823 (Online Only)
My mission is to use education, Christian principles and values along with mental health services to help individuals overcome community, interpersonal, relationship and childhood trauma while realizing the importance of healing so that they can live more fulfilling and meaningful lives.
Hello! My name is Mrs. Frances Greebon, I’m a board-certified Psychotherapist. I attended Michigan State University where I received my Masters in Clinical Social Work. I specialize in Domestic Violence, Trauma and PTSD, Relationship difficulties, Anxiety and Depression. Therapy can be daunting and scary when thinking about opening yourself up to a stranger about tragic and uncomfortable experiences. The most important part of this experience is your dedication to your healing process. Therapy is made to be gentle with an understanding approach to make you feel comfortable.
My mission is to use education, Christian principles and values along with mental health services to help individuals overcome community, interpersonal, relationship and childhood trauma while realizing the importance of healing so that they can live more fulfilling and meaningful lives.
Hello! My name is Mrs. Frances Greebon, I’m a board-certified Psychotherapist. I attended Michigan State University where I received my Masters in Clinical Social Work. I specialize in Domestic Violence, Trauma and PTSD, Relationship difficulties, Anxiety and Depression. Therapy can be daunting and scary when thinking about opening yourself up to a stranger about tragic and uncomfortable experiences. The most important part of this experience is your dedication to your healing process. Therapy is made to be gentle with an understanding approach to make you feel comfortable.
Kathryn (Payne) Wachowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823
When faced with difficult challenges our emotional, physical, and mental health is impacted. The impacts of life transitions, past traumas, and stress can show up in our lives as anger, depression, anxiety, behavioral concerns, and relationship issues. Therapy can be helpful to individuals by allowing space to learn to identify emotions as well as learn tools to manage symptoms. If you're struggling to manage unhelpful thoughts or behaviors centering around anxiety, body image, depression, life changes, self-esteem, self-harm, and stress management I would urge you to consider therapy.
When faced with difficult challenges our emotional, physical, and mental health is impacted. The impacts of life transitions, past traumas, and stress can show up in our lives as anger, depression, anxiety, behavioral concerns, and relationship issues. Therapy can be helpful to individuals by allowing space to learn to identify emotions as well as learn tools to manage symptoms. If you're struggling to manage unhelpful thoughts or behaviors centering around anxiety, body image, depression, life changes, self-esteem, self-harm, and stress management I would urge you to consider therapy.
Lindsay E. Hall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Let’s help you become empowered in your life and develop a compassionate relationship with yourself.
Your smile is different – once natural, it is now wavering, feeling more like a lie with each passing day. You’ve had to keep it plastered on your face for as long as you can remember: to look happy, to keep the peace, to not be noticed as a problem. The thought of standing out now as someone who needs help, who isn’t okay all the time, is terrifying. Yet you don’t know how long you can keep this up. Everything in your life feels out of control, and anxiety and isolation weigh heavy on your heart. You’re wondering why, after so many years of successfully keeping your emotions under wraps, they now seem to be running your life.
Let’s help you become empowered in your life and develop a compassionate relationship with yourself.
Your smile is different – once natural, it is now wavering, feeling more like a lie with each passing day. You’ve had to keep it plastered on your face for as long as you can remember: to look happy, to keep the peace, to not be noticed as a problem. The thought of standing out now as someone who needs help, who isn’t okay all the time, is terrifying. Yet you don’t know how long you can keep this up. Everything in your life feels out of control, and anxiety and isolation weigh heavy on your heart. You’re wondering why, after so many years of successfully keeping your emotions under wraps, they now seem to be running your life.
Shana Filkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823 (Online Only)
With a wealth of experience, I've worked with clients facing a spectrum of challenges, including anxiety, ADHD, relationship conflicts, family dynamics, autism spectrum disorder, depression, OCD, PTSD, and more.
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.
With a wealth of experience, I've worked with clients facing a spectrum of challenges, including anxiety, ADHD, relationship conflicts, family dynamics, autism spectrum disorder, depression, OCD, PTSD, and more.
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.
What is most important is creating a positive relationship with an individual to identify solutions that works for them.
We are all working to be the best version of ourselves, that is at the core of what centers myself and the focus in therapy. I strive to encourage clients to help them overcome obstacles in their lives while helping them develop lasting coping skills to do so. Having spent time as an Academic Advisor and working in the Nonprofit world, my strengths are to assist in creating an environment of empowerment. In addition to my work, it has been a privilege to watch my family grow over the years. I wear the “Girl Dad” badge with pride. I work with individuals who are working to navigate ADHD, anxiety, depression and personality disorders.
What is most important is creating a positive relationship with an individual to identify solutions that works for them.
We are all working to be the best version of ourselves, that is at the core of what centers myself and the focus in therapy. I strive to encourage clients to help them overcome obstacles in their lives while helping them develop lasting coping skills to do so. Having spent time as an Academic Advisor and working in the Nonprofit world, my strengths are to assist in creating an environment of empowerment. In addition to my work, it has been a privilege to watch my family grow over the years. I wear the “Girl Dad” badge with pride. I work with individuals who are working to navigate ADHD, anxiety, depression and personality disorders.
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.
