ADHD Therapists in Gobles, MI

As an LMSW with several years of experience, I have developed a balanced, relationship-driven, and creative approach to working with individuals and families from diverse populations. I have extensive experience working with children, adults, and families with various concerns including mood disorders, eating disorders, ADHD, and dual diagnosis. While I do not subscribe to any one modality of treatment, I have training and experience in utilizing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), expressive arts therapies, and holistic approaches.

Hello! Thank you for stopping by. I am a Social Worker and therapist with 20 years experience in the mental health field. What sets me apart though? I have a very passionate, upbeat personality that shines through in my practice. I work hard to help my clients see the strength they already have within and that I am just a facilitator to help them achieve any goal they set forth for themselves. I am honest and "real". I would be happy to chat with you about your goals and how we can work to achieve them together!

I am currently on leave until end of July and not accepting new clients. Therapy is a tool that can benefit everyone. I believe change and growth can happen from looking inward, getting curious, learning to recognize patterns and challenging ourselves to sit with the uncomfortable. Change can be scary, uncertain, and intimidating and I'm here to walk along side you through it. My goal as a therapist is to provide a trusting relationship that allows you to feel comfortable leaning into vulnerability and building confidence to take steps towards change and growth.

I believe counseling can bring you a greater understanding and acceptance of yourself. Counseling provides you with an opportunity for self-growth and development. I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental environment in which you can explore the issues that are holding you back from being your best self. I have experience working with individuals struggling with a wide range of issues such as, self-esteem issues, emotional control, relational problems, anxiety, parenting, depression, and trauma.

It is an honor to walk alongside my clients as they learn about themselves and make positive changes in their lives. I often work with neurodivergent children, teens, and adults. I am particularly interested in helping my clients unmask and live as their authentic selves as well as help them navigate a world that is not set up to meet their needs. It is important to me that my clients and their families are able to advocate for themselves in their day-to-day lives. I am also passionate about supporting family members of those with a disability.

Trauma can leave us feeling disconnected from others as well as from our true selves. You may be fed up with feeling triggered in everyday situations, isolated from people who don't understand, or guilty over what happened to you. You may not even remember a time you didn’t feel like this. Either way, one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to enjoy deep relationships without the past getting in the way. You’re ready to wake up each morning with purpose. Most of all, you’re ready to move forward with a sense of empowerment and get back to feeling like yourself again.

All of us will have times in our lives when we meet challenges that are difficult to deal with alone. During these times, therapists can provide the support and guidance that we need to identify our strengths and resources and learn new ways to deal with our problems.

Therapy is hard. My job is to make you feel confident with your decision to reach out for help while guiding you through your own personal growth and healing. Healing from trauma will be the hardest and most worthwhile decision of your life, and you do not have to go through it alone. I offer individual therapy for adolescents and adults in a LGBTQ+ open and affirming practice. Please reach out if you would like to connect about the therapy process.

You have the ability to activate the change you seek. Like a river, your journey through life can at times be bumpy, going over several rocks, sticks and stones. It can overflow with excessive rainfall or dry up with no moisture. It can be shallow or deep. I believe in times of darkness the light is found within. Counseling can help you find peace inside yourself so that your river may never stop flowing. The counseling process is unique to every individual and is designed to encourage maximum growth within a supportive environment. Together we will identify goals and potential solutions to problems which cause emotional turmoil.

Have you ever felt alone and like people don't understand you? Or have you ever struggled with, am I making the right choices in parenting for my children? My passion in counseling is helping clients understand who they are, to gain skills that help them meet their goals, and to provide educational opportunities for growth. Together WE define your goals and set obtainable objectives to meet those goals... you are the expert of you! Think of me as your helper or guide...

Brene Brown stated, “Authenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day. It’s about the choice to show up and be real. The choice to be honest. The choice to let our true selves be seen.” Being our authentic self is easier said than done, but it is totally worth it. To develop this, we need to embrace our strengths, explore our values, pay attention to our self-talk, notice our emotions, practice mindfulness, build a solid social support network, and face our fears. When we live authentically, we generate trust within ourselves and with others. This process can be difficult but is worth it.

Are you or your child struggling with long-lasting periods of sadness; are you/they becoming more isolated, or having thoughts of self-harm? Do you find yourself or your child worrying excessively? Maybe you're just finding it difficult to connect with your child or partner? Are you looking to find relief from day-to-day stressors, increase healthy communication skills, find more effective ways to receive compliance from your child?

I am a Solution Focused, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist, which concentrates on problem solving rather than the situation itself. I create an environment that fosters the feeling that you have an advocate who helps you navigate through situations, which may be difficult. I love being a therapist and that comes through by demonstrating a genuine concern with the issues you bring forth. I am committed to engaging in meaningful dialogue with you in order to recognize and help foster an understanding of your struggles, needs, and personal goals. I will also strive to enable you to find strategies to cope with and resolve any issues.

Making the choice to reach out for therapeutic support is courageous. Whether you are hoping to heal from trauma, strengthen your relationships, or gain new strategies for navigating life, participating in therapy is brave. You are taking the first steps to find a therapist that is a good fit for you and that is wonderful!

As a counselor, I believe in a person-centered approach to therapy and offer my clients support and guidance as we explore together the concerns that brought them to counseling. I provide all of my clients a safe, nonjudgmental space to share their stories and ensure that they feel heard, accepted, and respected in the counseling setting. I also recognize that each client is unique, and I am committed to meeting individuals where they are throughout the counseling process. My goal is to help my clients better manage their lives and support them on their journey toward growth and change.

Life's challenges can become overwhelming and we can feel anxious, hopeless, depressed, and simply stuck.