Therapists in Flint, MI

Love and Healing Therapy provides a safe place for clients to learn skills for dealing with today and the future. Sometimes it is not easy to be in present day if we are carrying around the past. Many have been taught to put on the mask and all will be well. Sometimes we need help to let the mask fall and see the real person.

As challenges arise and hardship appears, remember to breathe and take a few minutes to self- reflect. Allow your mind, body and spirit to connect to your inner self and envision peace . Be kind to yourself and give yourself grace. Remember reaching out for assistance is the first step to healing. Mental health can be difficult but rewarding. As we work together we will navigate through unknown worriedness, difficulties, and challenges. Remember, no matter what you are going through, you deserve support and happiness. My goal is to create a safe space for you and to help you achieve as many goals as possible.

If you are struggling need someone to talk to please call me. I would be honored to help you or a loved one. We specialize in all ages from children, teens to adults. At any stage of life we may need extra support to help get us through. Here at Balance Life Counseling, it is my goal to help you process your concerns and create a healthy balanced life. We will work together to create appropriate goals you want to achieve, and I will guide you through this process in a safe, caring, confidential and understanding environment. I addition, we are offering Teletherapy during these uncertain times of the COVID-19 pandemic.

You notice your emotions are all over the place and you don’t know how to control them. Your head might be spinning with worry about the past and the future. When things get difficult and things we have to do pile up we can lose sight of the moments that help us stay balanced or steady. You are not alone. Therapy can help you get feeling like yourself again. Through teletherapy, you will receive the same high quality care you would get in an office from the comfort of your own surroundings. Schedule your FREE consultation to learn more and see if it may be a good fit for you https://www.synergyetherapy.com/allison-ames-consultation/

I have been providing therapy for more than 15 years to individuals, groups, and families. I have worked in outpatient and inpatient settings. I treat the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative process where we work to find healthy solutions to overcome internal and external barriers you may be experiencing. I accept who you are and want to be. My goal is to help you to discover, utilize, and hone your strengths in achieving optimal wellness and enrichment in your life.

We have all been through things in life, and some items can be challenging to heal or talk about. Those are normal and validating feelings, but sometimes we need someone to talk to. To help navigate and conceptualize these experiences and gain coping skills. Communicating and healthily processing these emotions can be difficult, depending on our intersectional identities, to do out of fear of being stigmatized. That is why I am passionate about providing a safe space.

I am currently only accepting inquires for LLPC supervision, please send me an email to discuss how I may be able to assist you in meeting licensure requirements and your career goals. Some people will never understand what it is like to be raised by parents who don’t see you. The pain you feel when they put everything and everyone before you. How small and invisible it made you feel when they ignore the love you have for them and choose “it” instead. The “it” could have been drugs, partners, friends, siblings, work, etc…no matter what you did they never seemed to choose you.

Managing past experiences of pain and difficulties and/or current issues of trauma (family, relationships, employment etc.) can render one with feelings of helplessness and/or hopeless for tomorrow, this can be devastating. I believe having someone to address these concerns with in a confidential, nonjudgmental, manner can change one's life dramatically for the better. It is important to me to help my client gain insight and the tools to improve their life. My focus throughout our work together is to assure my client they are not alone in their struggle and they can heal, feel whole, and begin to experience a more fulfilled life.

My goal is to help you reach your goals, whatever those may be, in a caring, supportive, person-centered environment. If you are not sure what you are looking for, I can help you identify that as well. Whether you need assistance adjusting to changes in your life or help making changes to live and feel more fulfilled, I can help you take the necessary steps to work through whatever difficulties you are facing. I want to help you feel empowered and gain confidence in yourself, so that you will have the skills necessary to manage life's challenges.

I believe that within every person you have the tools to find what you need, but sometimes it is difficult to know where to start. My role as a therapist is to build a safe and nonjudgmental partnership to support you in connecting with your own inner wisdom and capacity for growth, healing, and transformation. I combine your knowledge of your own life with my training and experience to support you as a whole person in the context of your intersecting identities, experiences, and environment. My specialty is working with young adults and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, shame, and grief.

No matter where your journey began or leads, it is my hope that we will tackle its obstacles together. Please know, you matter. Your journey matters. Your thoughts and experiences past, present, and future matter. These difficulties you experience are only parts of you. You get to choose how they contribute to who you are - and that is what's important.

Thank you for taking the first step to becoming the best version of yourself. Whether you are looking for help navigating through a difficult season of life; you are suffering from anxiety, depression, low self esteem, or lack of empowerment; or just need maintenance therapy, I am able to assist you in finding coping skills to help you get to the next level.

I work with women, men, and teens of color seeking coaching to manage difficult times, depression symptoms, and addressing experiences of social and community harm. Learn more about me at www.bestlifecoach.co.

I'm passionate about working one-on-one with children and adolescents to empower them as they navigate the processes of healing, growth, and success. These crucial phases in development include facing new challenges that can leave us feeling stressed and unsure how to move forward. We will work as partners to build the skills to conquer them. I'm also passionate about working with adults to process trauma and navigate life's transitions. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental, and neurodivergent affirming therapy environment.

Are you tired of avoiding things, worrying constantly, and find that you are not enjoying your life as you once may have? I can help you to refocus on the here-and-now to reduce anxiety and depression. Change can be difficult and scary. I strive to create an environment that is safe and non-judgmental. I don’t believe that anyone wants to be in counseling forever. I will help give you or your child the necessary tools and coping skills to work through the things that are creating conflicts.

Navigating life's challenges, feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or struggling with relationships can be daunting. If you're finding it hard to cope, seeking help is a courageous step towards healing. I understand the weight of these emotions and their impact on your well-being. My approach, rooted in empathy, focuses on deeply connecting to support you through tough moments and celebrate victories. Together, we'll create a safe space for healing, where trust thrives and resilience grows.

I have a passion for working with young adults, women and men with trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, and secondary or vicarious trauma for those working in high stress fields. My hope as a therapist is to assist individuals as they continue to write their own stories, through a holistic and empowerment-based approach.

Welcome! I am offering virtual and in person services. I am a licensed clinical therapist in Michigan with 24 years of professional work experience. I use a unique holistic/spiritual approach incorporating the mind, body, and soul as they all go hand in hand. I utilize mindfulness techniques to really help you retrain the brain from negative thoughts that often lead us down the rabbit hole of anxiety, depression, and hopelessness that can keep us stuck. I can provide guidance with career, relationships, trauma, depression, anxiety, physical issues, intuitive development, spiritual healing, and healing on all levels!

Anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflict, aimlessness... Being human makes us eligible for any number of challenges to overcome. Whether you feel you just need to talk to someone you can trust, or that you are in need of some structure and more hands on guidance, therapy is for you! My experience and education have made me a well rounded outpatient therapist who sees great success when working with individual's of teenage through late life who are experiencing a variety of psychological difficulties. I utilize humanistic and existential modalities and a non-medication focused approach to guide my therapeutic process.