Grief Therapists in Frankfort, MI
Susanne Elizabeth Glynn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Frankfort, MI 49635
My doctoral work centered on issues related to infertility and grief/ loss.
With more than 30 years experience as a mental health professional-individual, group, and family therapist and educator of graduate social work students, I work with all ages, utilizing a variety of treatment modalities. For me, the relationship between therapist and client is central to safe, confidential, supportive exploration of all aspects of the human experience. It is out of this relationship that I help craft an individual plan with strategies tailored to achieve each person's goals.
My doctoral work centered on issues related to infertility and grief/ loss.
With more than 30 years experience as a mental health professional-individual, group, and family therapist and educator of graduate social work students, I work with all ages, utilizing a variety of treatment modalities. For me, the relationship between therapist and client is central to safe, confidential, supportive exploration of all aspects of the human experience. It is out of this relationship that I help craft an individual plan with strategies tailored to achieve each person's goals.
Heather Kline Schaffer
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MEd, LPC, NCC, ERYT500
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frankfort, MI 49635
Dr. Kline Schaffer has been recognized twice in the last decade by U.S. Congressman for her work with individuals, families, and groups coping through transitions, trauma & grief. She currently takes referrals for children, adults, couples, families, and groups; she has embraced serving others in full-time private practice since 2008. She supports clients with a holistic approach utilizing the best practices of Functional & Integrative Medicine, personalizing each treatment plan & working at the individuals pace to facilitate their best life! www.fernviewcenterforwellbeing.com
Dr. Kline Schaffer has been recognized twice in the last decade by U.S. Congressman for her work with individuals, families, and groups coping through transitions, trauma & grief. She currently takes referrals for children, adults, couples, families, and groups; she has embraced serving others in full-time private practice since 2008. She supports clients with a holistic approach utilizing the best practices of Functional & Integrative Medicine, personalizing each treatment plan & working at the individuals pace to facilitate their best life! www.fernviewcenterforwellbeing.com
Katie Larsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, IMHM
Verified Verified
Frankfort, MI 49635
Waitlist for new clients
Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of individuals who have faced various forms of trauma, from the subtle to the profound. My mission as a clinical social worker is to create a safe and nurturing space where healing can flourish, empowering my clients to overcome the emotional scars that trauma can leave behind. I understand that healing is a unique and deeply personal journey, and I tailor my therapeutic techniques to meet the individual needs of each client, fostering resilience and supporting healing from within.
Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of individuals who have faced various forms of trauma, from the subtle to the profound. My mission as a clinical social worker is to create a safe and nurturing space where healing can flourish, empowering my clients to overcome the emotional scars that trauma can leave behind. I understand that healing is a unique and deeply personal journey, and I tailor my therapeutic techniques to meet the individual needs of each client, fostering resilience and supporting healing from within.
Barbara A Powell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Frankfort, MI 49635 (Online Only)
Are you going through something that you could use a little help with right now? Stress, anxiety as a result of something life has dished out, relationship issues or just need someone to help you problem-solve...if so, you've come to the right person. Life provides plenty of opportunities for blessings, or lessons, and sometimes it helps to have someone to process those lessons with. Navigating the darker side of life, the difficult times is not easy but if you're willing to be open there is help out there to get through them stronger and wiser. Counseling isn't a quick fix, it's a learning process and it can really help.
Are you going through something that you could use a little help with right now? Stress, anxiety as a result of something life has dished out, relationship issues or just need someone to help you problem-solve...if so, you've come to the right person. Life provides plenty of opportunities for blessings, or lessons, and sometimes it helps to have someone to process those lessons with. Navigating the darker side of life, the difficult times is not easy but if you're willing to be open there is help out there to get through them stronger and wiser. Counseling isn't a quick fix, it's a learning process and it can really help.
Kathryn Penfold, M.Sc, LLP
Limited Licensed Psychologist, BSW, MSc, LLP
Verified Verified
Frankfort, MI 49635
I employ a diverse approach to therapy based on my knowledge of psychological philosophies and techniques in conjunction with the personality and needs of each client.
I employ a diverse approach to therapy based on my knowledge of psychological philosophies and techniques in conjunction with the personality and needs of each client.
Whether you seek emotional relief, better relationships, personal growth, or healing, I can help you unlock your full potential and lead a more satisfying life. Clients often want to understand themselves better, develop coping skills, and build confidence. Every couple faces challenges. Do you want to be seen and struggle to get your partner’s attention? Are you tired of going around in circles when you argue or avoiding arguments or tough topics? Has the passion and romance fizzled? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed by trying to live up to someone else’s standards?
Whether you seek emotional relief, better relationships, personal growth, or healing, I can help you unlock your full potential and lead a more satisfying life. Clients often want to understand themselves better, develop coping skills, and build confidence. Every couple faces challenges. Do you want to be seen and struggle to get your partner’s attention? Are you tired of going around in circles when you argue or avoiding arguments or tough topics? Has the passion and romance fizzled? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed by trying to live up to someone else’s standards?
Rebecca Willis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, MDiv
Verified Verified
Frankfort, MI 49635
Not accepting new clients
I have over 20 years experience and specialize in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and perinatal mental health (pregnancy/postpartum support and mood disorders). If you are concerned about certain life events, moods, or thoughts, counseling often helps to provide clarity, reassurance, and a way through. My goal is to work with you to find coping strategies, resolution, and increased well-being & peace of mind. I enjoy and have experience working with people from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. I am an EMDR-trained therapist. My office hours include evenings.
I have over 20 years experience and specialize in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and perinatal mental health (pregnancy/postpartum support and mood disorders). If you are concerned about certain life events, moods, or thoughts, counseling often helps to provide clarity, reassurance, and a way through. My goal is to work with you to find coping strategies, resolution, and increased well-being & peace of mind. I enjoy and have experience working with people from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. I am an EMDR-trained therapist. My office hours include evenings.
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I believe in being fully attentive and engaged in the therapy process. I bring nearly 40 years of experience conscientiously doing my own work in the hopes of offering that wisdom to my clients. In therapy, you may find me challenging, but my focus is always on your goals. My real skill is in facilitating a greater emotional and psychological understanding that leads to change.
I believe in being fully attentive and engaged in the therapy process. I bring nearly 40 years of experience conscientiously doing my own work in the hopes of offering that wisdom to my clients. In therapy, you may find me challenging, but my focus is always on your goals. My real skill is in facilitating a greater emotional and psychological understanding that leads to change.
My goal is to help you live your best life by supporting you in taking control of your life. Depression, anxiety and stress can get in the way of you reaching your personal goals whether that be at work or in your relationships.
My goal is to help you live your best life by supporting you in taking control of your life. Depression, anxiety and stress can get in the way of you reaching your personal goals whether that be at work or in your relationships.
Nic Piechotte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-C, MA, APHSW-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Benzonia, MI 49616
Waitlist for new clients
I've been told my easy-going, approachable spirit provides quick comfort for those I encounter along my path. Whether it's humans, trees, or little critters strolling the landscape, I can't seem to help but beam with love and curiosity for all of life. Trust me - this isn't because I have lived some seamless walk-in-the-park existence. In fact, it's growing through the depths of my gut-wrenching heartaches, gnawing mistakes, and bold transitions that have allowed compassion to be my guide. I am guessing you found me because you are going through a heartache or transition yourself. Well, I am glad you're here.
I've been told my easy-going, approachable spirit provides quick comfort for those I encounter along my path. Whether it's humans, trees, or little critters strolling the landscape, I can't seem to help but beam with love and curiosity for all of life. Trust me - this isn't because I have lived some seamless walk-in-the-park existence. In fact, it's growing through the depths of my gut-wrenching heartaches, gnawing mistakes, and bold transitions that have allowed compassion to be my guide. I am guessing you found me because you are going through a heartache or transition yourself. Well, I am glad you're here.
Has there ever been a time in your life when you felt unworthy, unlovable, filled with self judgement, fear and anxiety? When no matter what you tried--new job, new town, new relationship; long lasting satisfaction eluded you. Perhaps you’re feeling that way now? Allow me to assist you on your journey to gain access to the emotional wellness you are seeking. I offer understanding and compassion to guide you beyond the places you are stuck. You deserve to live your life to the fullest and not allow new or longstanding emotional issues to keep you from reaching your full potential and becoming the person you want to be.
Has there ever been a time in your life when you felt unworthy, unlovable, filled with self judgement, fear and anxiety? When no matter what you tried--new job, new town, new relationship; long lasting satisfaction eluded you. Perhaps you’re feeling that way now? Allow me to assist you on your journey to gain access to the emotional wellness you are seeking. I offer understanding and compassion to guide you beyond the places you are stuck. You deserve to live your life to the fullest and not allow new or longstanding emotional issues to keep you from reaching your full potential and becoming the person you want to be.
Solution Focused Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LLP, LPC, LPCCS
Verified Verified
Honor, MI 49640
Heather Hoffman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CAADC
Verified Verified
Benzonia, MI 49616
Not accepting new clients
Training, paired with lived experience, have guided me in specialty areas of grief, trauma, and caregiving for serious medical or mental illness.
Human beings are resilient. They survive unimaginable things through resourceful measures, though these can be incomprehensible to others. Sometimes, the very things people do to get through tough times can result in negative consequences (addictions, people-pleasing, perfectionism, suicidal/self-harming behaviors, procrastination). Some folks seek therapy to explore different ways of coping to decrease disruption in their lives. Some people use therapy to process events from earlier years while others focus on adjusting current behaviors. There is no wrong way on the path toward healing - it's all about learning what works for you.
Training, paired with lived experience, have guided me in specialty areas of grief, trauma, and caregiving for serious medical or mental illness.
Human beings are resilient. They survive unimaginable things through resourceful measures, though these can be incomprehensible to others. Sometimes, the very things people do to get through tough times can result in negative consequences (addictions, people-pleasing, perfectionism, suicidal/self-harming behaviors, procrastination). Some folks seek therapy to explore different ways of coping to decrease disruption in their lives. Some people use therapy to process events from earlier years while others focus on adjusting current behaviors. There is no wrong way on the path toward healing - it's all about learning what works for you.
Steven McCleary
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ADS
Verified Verified
Benzonia, MI 49616
Not accepting new clients
I practice Integrative Psychotherapy, which incorporates all aspects of the person in the change process. Many people who seek counseling do so as a result of experiencing a problem that they cannot resolve on their own. This creates difficulties in moods, behaviors, and relationships as that problem begins to drain their energy and attention. My goal is to assist you in re-connecting with a sense of balance, or integration, in your life.
I practice Integrative Psychotherapy, which incorporates all aspects of the person in the change process. Many people who seek counseling do so as a result of experiencing a problem that they cannot resolve on their own. This creates difficulties in moods, behaviors, and relationships as that problem begins to drain their energy and attention. My goal is to assist you in re-connecting with a sense of balance, or integration, in your life.
Online Therapists
It can be scary to take the next step and talk to someone about your trauma history, anxiety, stress, loss, or shame.
The path you have been walking may be worn down, peace, clarity, joy, and fulfillment feel distant, the storms of anxiety, depression, and trauma have become overwhelming. You don't have to travel through the storm alone. It is in caring relationships that healing sparks and growth endures. In therapy, a healing relationship starts when a safe space b lossoms. In this safe space, I work with you to find the healing path you will step into.
It can be scary to take the next step and talk to someone about your trauma history, anxiety, stress, loss, or shame.
The path you have been walking may be worn down, peace, clarity, joy, and fulfillment feel distant, the storms of anxiety, depression, and trauma have become overwhelming. You don't have to travel through the storm alone. It is in caring relationships that healing sparks and growth endures. In therapy, a healing relationship starts when a safe space b lossoms. In this safe space, I work with you to find the healing path you will step into.
I specialize in counseling young adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, or life adjustment issues.
Let's work together to change your story. Your health and mental wellness are important to me. I will do what I can through our counseling connection to move you forward in a positive direction. I am passionate about and committed to empowering you to make choices and implement change toward life balance and wellness. My priority is maintaining a trusting, safe, productive, and private relationship with you.
I specialize in counseling young adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, or life adjustment issues.
Let's work together to change your story. Your health and mental wellness are important to me. I will do what I can through our counseling connection to move you forward in a positive direction. I am passionate about and committed to empowering you to make choices and implement change toward life balance and wellness. My priority is maintaining a trusting, safe, productive, and private relationship with you.
Emmy believes that your well-being relies on achieving balance in all aspects of your life. This requires a whole health approach that will serve the mind, body, and soul. Emmy specializes in trauma; specifically sexual trauma, violence trauma, relationship trauma, and family/intergenerational trauma. Her primary specializations are working with individuals with attachment style issues, relationship issues, masculine and feminine energies, sex trauma/intimacy issues, anxiety disorders, and grief.
Emmy believes that your well-being relies on achieving balance in all aspects of your life. This requires a whole health approach that will serve the mind, body, and soul. Emmy specializes in trauma; specifically sexual trauma, violence trauma, relationship trauma, and family/intergenerational trauma. Her primary specializations are working with individuals with attachment style issues, relationship issues, masculine and feminine energies, sex trauma/intimacy issues, anxiety disorders, and grief.
Danielle Portillo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, LMSW, SSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49684
My experience in social work includes work in healing from trauma, violence, sexual abuse, oppression, grief, adjustment, & sense of self worth.
My work as a therapist is grounded in the core values of human relationships, dignity and worth of the person, human and cultural diversity, social justice and advocacy, and community mental health. I offer goal oriented and person-centered therapy individualized to client's expressive nature. I work with clients who would like to challenge their growth and get to know themselves in order become a better version of who they are. I believe that each of us has a life path and holds the capacity to authentically contribute to our world in a unique & positive manner.
My experience in social work includes work in healing from trauma, violence, sexual abuse, oppression, grief, adjustment, & sense of self worth.
My work as a therapist is grounded in the core values of human relationships, dignity and worth of the person, human and cultural diversity, social justice and advocacy, and community mental health. I offer goal oriented and person-centered therapy individualized to client's expressive nature. I work with clients who would like to challenge their growth and get to know themselves in order become a better version of who they are. I believe that each of us has a life path and holds the capacity to authentically contribute to our world in a unique & positive manner.
As a trauma and grief therapist, I use relational bridges to help clients increase self awareness along with experiencing practical and personalized ways to live it out.
Life is full of different rhythms. Some rhythms are fast...some slow...some feel like a scattered mix. Other rhythms are joyful...complex...life changing. If you are reading this, you likely have a rhythm that you want support in understanding, healing, or changing. I can help.
As a trauma and grief therapist, I use relational bridges to help clients increase self awareness along with experiencing practical and personalized ways to live it out.
Life is full of different rhythms. Some rhythms are fast...some slow...some feel like a scattered mix. Other rhythms are joyful...complex...life changing. If you are reading this, you likely have a rhythm that you want support in understanding, healing, or changing. I can help.
With 9 years of experience working in Hospice care and as a Certified Grief Specialist I have a good understanding of the emotional aspects of chronic illnesses, and grief and loss.
It is my focus to meet each client at their own development stage of life and provide a therapeutic intervention to implement coping skills, overall functioning in all settings of their life and provide emotional support.
With 9 years of experience working in Hospice care and as a Certified Grief Specialist I have a good understanding of the emotional aspects of chronic illnesses, and grief and loss.
It is my focus to meet each client at their own development stage of life and provide a therapeutic intervention to implement coping skills, overall functioning in all settings of their life and provide emotional support.
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Grief Therapists
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.