Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Grayling, MI

I enjoy working with those who are goal-oriented and want to utilize therapy to progress in areas of life. I enjoy teaching coping skills and helping clients integrate those into their lives. I work primarily with those feeling anxious, depressed, and who are in need of support. I also work with those who have experienced trauma. I currently have a student, Brianna, Zimmer working with me. She is available to take client appointments as well which helps to offer services to more individuals!

I love empowering individuals ; helping them to heal, rise above their challenges, take personal ownership over their life, and learn to thrive in every circumstance. I take a strengths based approach to therapy. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it" - Helen Keller.

I provide full teletherapy via video to anyone in Michigan. As a person who has had their own journey to healing, as well as 7 years of experience working with hundreds of clients that are also on their own journey, I can tell you healing is possible. You can overcome trauma, anxiety, depression, self-image / self-esteem barriers. Imagine a future without feeling emotional pain, sadness, restlessness, panic, or anxiousness, while gaining self-esteem, confidence, personal motivation and acceptance. A future that feels bright, happy, and safe.

Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety that interferes with your daily life? Are you tired of feelings of hopelessness and stress taking over? I'm here to help. I'm Katie, and I specialize in helping individuals overcome issues that are holding you back from being your best self. You can regain control of your life and heal. I understand that mental health obstacles can be overwhelming, and I believe that with the right tools and support, anyone can learn to manage their symptoms and thrive.

In the 30 plus years I have worked as a psychologist, the most frequent comment I hear from clients is that they appreciate my warmth, plainspoken feedback, and practical suggestions for change. I have worked effectively with people of all ages, orientation, and ethnicity over a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, and health related problems. Treatment interventions I have used over the years include cognitive behavioral techniques, traditional counseling, biofeedback, hypnosis, and family therapy among others. I look forward to talking with you!

I work with a variety of age groups and genuinely enjoy the differences in all people. I create a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to help my clients find balance in their life and overcome past and present hardships. I work alongside my patients, meeting them where they are while helping them achieve goals that are important to them by utilizing person-centered treatment planning. I help my patients gain emotional stability, and self-worth in their lives, while becoming empowered. I work effectively with children and their families, adolescents, and adults.

I enjoy counseling children, adolescents & adults in addressing their cognitive, behavioral & emotional challenges. I support my clients through individualized therapeutic approaches to help them understand & express their emotions in developmentally appropriate & healthy ways. I provide therapy for children, adolescents & their families experiencing challenges such as divorce, adoption, anxiety, depression, bullying, self-esteem, medical procedures, domestic violence, abuse & neglect, grief & loss, self-harm, trauma and PTSD. I also offer counseling for military families and understand the unique stress they face. I utilize a strengths-based approach to counsel children, teens & adults to help them gain confidence in their abilities to face challenges head on.

Kari is now accepting children ages 6+ for in-person therapy and 15+ for telehealth or in-person. Kari believes that people are innately driven to achieve wholeness. Encouraging clients to actively listen to their minds and bodies, Kari creates a warm atmosphere of safety. She supports clients as they do the transformative work of identifying their growth areas and empowering their curiosities.

My work with children and families is based on building safe, supportive relationships. I carefully consider individual, couple and family strengths and needs, providing therapeutic direction based upon this. A combination of child development, mindfulness, and family systems informs my work. I use play therapy, sandtray, narrative-storytelling tools, practical skill building, arts, and parent coaching in my practice. The power of relationships and the recognition of one's strengths are emphasized throughout our work together.