Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Grand Ledge, MI

I believe therapy should be tailored to what each individual client needs and should be a collaborative process in which clients find their ability to empower themselves and find ways to make positive changes in their life. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe, judgement free place where my clients can explore their lives and experiences to better understand themselves and their goals. I believe in applying a direct, integrative, and inclusive approach helping my clients identify their goals so I can support them on their journey to achieving them.

Everyone has a reason for what they feel and do. I find great value in helping you explore your own reasons and make meaning out of them so you can heal and be the best version of yourself possible. I love helping anyone who desires a better understanding of themselves but I have a particular interest in treating issues close to my heart. These include suicidal ideation, sexual assault and abuse, trauma, PTSD, and relationship issues.

I have a very person-centered/eclectic approach to counseling. I firmly believe that each individual is capable of reaching their best potential given the right support and tools for making the positive changes they desire. I encourage clients to take an active role in their treatment. The goals and techniques of therapy are based on each client individually according to their needs. From dramatic changes in life, both planned and unplanned, to the simple daily events that can build to overwhelming extent, I have a passion for helping people process a situation and find the best coping techniques for them.

Therapy is the process of change which is hard and difficult for most. I would like to accompany you on making the changes you would like to see in the important relationships in your life including yourself, family, and partner.

Life feels difficult to manage when we become stuck in the ways we navigate or react in the world. I look forward to supporting you onto a healthier pathway that moves you toward feeling better and increasing your capacity to address your triggers in a more productive way. I practice client-centered trauma-informed therapy and believe you inherently have the answers to solving the issues occurring within your life. I encourage you to take the steps to build a more satisfying life that includes deeper meaning, self-exploration, and hopefully adding some humor along the way.

Complex trauma isn’t a diagnosis, but rather a concept that describes how chronic upsetting, dangerous, and humiliating experiences impact people during childhood. Whatever happened to you matters! Your life experiences will never be trivialized in the therapy space that we create together. "Trauma necessitates survival strategies, but what we need to survive in any given moment may not be the same things that we ultimately need to heal". (T. Zimmerman)

Compassionate, resourceful Ph.D level therapist assisting in areas of self, family, home, school, work, and community. Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Occupational Therapist in Michigan. Over 41 years of combined experience working in mental/behavioral health rehab, alcohol/drug rehab, medical/physical rehab, and industrial/vocational rehab. "Biopsychosocial-spiritual" approach to "heartache, loss, healing, recovery, and transformation" using conventional, non-traditional, and complementary approaches. I will help you tap into your personal resilience to overcome any barriers to your lifelong success and happiness.

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! My true passion is helping others work through the difficulties that life often presents us. I will provide a safe, non-judgmental environment in which we work together towards change and to address current life barriers. I have experience working with all age groups. I utilize a variety of treatment modalities including a strengths based perspective and person centered therapy. We will work together to come up with a plan that works best for you and your life circumstances. I look forward to working together to come up with solutions to live a more fulfilling life.

I am a LCMSW, Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC), EMDR Certified and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) offering trauma focus client-centered psychotherapeutic services to our community members. As the founder of ICHANGE, a non-profit public charity that has serviced Lansing's residents for 1 0 years. With ICHANGE "fit" is really important and not every therapist-client combination is right. Therefore, if we are not a good fit, ICHANGE will not take it personally. We will do all we can to align you with a therapist that fits with your needs.

In these troubling times we are now offering Face to face or Telehealth giving you more options to take care of your mental health. Are you feeling unmotivated, low self worth? Does your anxiety keep you from doing the things that you would like to do? Are your moods causing conflict within your home or school? This can change through therapy techniques and life as you know it can become positive and secure. Having someone that will listen and guide you in a difficult time is the key to gaining control of your thoughts and feelings and giving you hope for the future.

Currently accepting Medicaid, Medicare, BCBS, and McLaren. Sliding Scale Fee offered. Here at DMV Consulting and Networking, LLC we strive to ensure we are meeting our client's needs at all levels. If interested, please send email to: dmvconsulting@outlook.com. Once your email inquiry has been sent with your information, you will receive an email to our HIPPA compliant portal. Look forward to our journey!

Do you experience pent-up trauma, constant worry, or sadness? Perhaps you see your child struggle to understand their emotions. My passion is to work with you to restore your emotional well-being and overcome challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues. Call today to see if we would be a good fit.

If you are experiencing high anxiety, or just not feeling like yourself or maybe you can't even label the uncomfortable feelings, you're not alone. You know you want to get rid of those feelings but talking to friends, aimlessly scrolling social media, ignoring it or maybe even using substances haven't been quite effective.

Beginning therapy can be a scary process, but I invite you to be brave and take that first step. In my journey to becoming a counselor, I am struck by the profound intertwining of spiritual growth and emotional healing. Inspired by both my personal walk and the transformative power of therapy, I have committed myself to serve as a vessel — blending evidence-based therapeutic practices with redemptive grace and wisdom of Scripture.

“Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times if one only remembers to turn on the light.”-J.K Rowling. I realize that there are times in which we just need help finding our way back to our own light.

YOU deserve the BEST in life and I am proud of you for making it this far! If you want help to better yourself or just want someone to talk to, I am here for you! Sometimes therapy can seem very intimidating, but I am a laid back therapist who is here to listen. The therapeutic relationship is built on trust and I want you to feel safe to talk openly and freely. If you are struggling with something overwhelming, let me help you to get through it. I have experience working with people of all ages who struggle with the stresses of life, such as balancing work/school with personal life or if you struggle with severe mental illness.

Welcome! Starting therapy takes courage, but you are worth it! We often get stuck in negative thought patterns, communication breakdown, or navigating a difficult stage of life. These can prevent us from moving forward and living the life we desire. Present problems frequently have their roots in past experiences. Understanding this connection allows us to create awareness and facilitate acceptance and healing. A client once told me that "therapy is like creating a painting of all my experiences, thoughts and feelings. It was then that I could see the beauty and the struggle - my strengths and areas where I needed to grow."