Psychodynamic Therapists in Harbor Springs, MI

I currently have immediate telehealth availability! Therapy can be intimidating & challenging so I make it my top priority to provide a safe & trusting environment where you can just be yourself. I focus on providing a caring, safe, & nonjudgmental environment to support you as you begin to address & cope with the challenges in your life. For LLPCs: I am taking on LLPCs for supervision.

With more than 35 years of experience as a Clinical Social Worker, I have learned invaluable lessons in the fields of mental health and addiction. I have been actively involved in guiding others as a trusted supervisor, with endorsements from the NASW as a Supervisor and holding a CAADC credential for substance use disorders.

My ideal client is inspired to be curious together and work together to identify and remove blockages that prevent a life of clarity and abundance. Whether relationship issues, parenting challenges, grief, unresolved trauma, addiction, career matters, or even the most deeply-stuck moods (anxiety, depression, etc.), we all possess within us the capacity to instinctively heal and thrive with sustained connection, vibrancy and aliveness. It’s likely a simple solution, in need of the right "non-pathological" and rigorously client-centered approach is all. My clients are empowered to reconnect with and regain trust in themselves.

Life is seldom easy. Sometimes our own thoughts get in the way and make things more difficult for us. My goal, as your therapist, is to help you sort through those thoughts, find out why they are stuck there and then decide if you want to keep them or change them. Once we decide to make those changes, we can begin to see and celebrate the personal growth and transitions that come with those changes. I am anxious to travel this journey with you, using different clinical approaches, intuition, and humor. Schedule a free 15 minute phone consult and lets talk about your vision for your ideal self and how to get you there.

My goal is to empower individuals to navigate life's challenges, develop resilience, and cultivate healthy coping mechanisms. I primarily work with teen girls and women dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues and life transitions. Through active listening, empathy, and evidence-based therapeutic techniques, I aim to help my clients gain insight into their experiences, identify personal strengths, and explore solutions to their struggles. I strive to promote self-awareness and self-acceptance, enabling clients to develop a positive sense of self and build fulfilling relationships.

My practice is built upon the belief in the resilience of the human spirit. Humans are remarkably skilled at learning how to adapt to overwhelming stress. "Survival" necessitates a disconnect from our body, heart and mind. Allowing narratives to unfold, within a safe relational dyad, can invite a journey back to the Self within. While I have a special interest, and heart for, working with those who have been deeply hurt, I also welcome couples who are struggling to live in harmony with one another or those who want to rekindle a "passion" for living life together in real, authentic partnership.

In the heart of life's challenges, some experiences cut deeper, leaving lasting imprints that shape our perceptions, behaviors, and emotional landscape. If you find yourself navigating the aftermath of developmental trauma, PTSD, dissociative patterns, mood disorders, or seeking effective coping strategies, you've taken a courageous step by seeking support. My practice is dedicated to individuals like you, who are ready to engage in a transformative journey towards healing and self-discovery.

I help people address mental health issues through a combination of highly individualized therapy and lifestyle interventions. I have extensive experience treating depression and other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders and trauma. I help people better understand how their attitudes and behaviors are influenced by their life experience and current environment, so change is possible. My approach is highly collaborative and flexible, and I work with my clients to maximize the benefits of therapy by helping them develop supports and opportunities for growth outside scheduled sessions.

I work solely with adults over the age of 35. It takes courage to engage in the psychotherapy process. I believe that therapy can have healing and growthful effects on peoples' lives and that emotional health significantly contributes to physical health and well-being. Facing stress, pain and trauma can be scary and I feel fortunate and honored to be able to work with people at difficult and painful times in their lives. I greatly respect the growth process that comes with the work of psychotherapy. I view the relationship between patient and psychologist as collaborative and largely driven by the expressed needs of the patient.

One of the most self-loving things you can do for yourself is to take the steps to understand your own story and reach towards growth and healing and I would be humbled to join you on the journey. I believe the therapeutic relationship is of utmost importance and I strive to create a foundation of trust and support with you to move toward the goals and changes you would like to make in your life. One size does not fit all, therefore I use a person-centered approach and believe in meeting you where you are first and moving forward from there.

Dr. McMillian has 38 years of experience providing psychological services for those experiencing cognitive and emotional struggles. Dr. McMillian is a U.S. Navy Veteran.

As a former behavioral health client, I know what it feels like to struggle; however, I also know what it feels like to heal, persevere, and get a second chance story. I am understanding of the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction, and I will walk alongside you on your journey to healing. Whether you are court ordered or voluntarily seeking services, we will establish a therapeutic relationship built on trust, support, and empathy, with the intention to help you obtain your goals and increase your quality of life. If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you. I look forward to being part of your second chance story.

Life is about transition and transformation, from the time we enter the world, and with every transition comes increased exposure to greater life stressors. These stressors may result in sleep disturbance, anxiety, depression, PTSD, impaired relationships, anger or addiction. Through therapy, we will explore the origin of those symptoms, identify positive coping techniques, establish healthy boundaries and implement change, allowing for personal growth and improved self-efficacy. Hope and healing begins today, with just one phone call.

You are worthy and deserving of inner peace and happiness. Sometimes we just need some guidance and support as we move toward achieving this. I bring 16 years of experience walking alongside those struggling with issues such as trauma, unhealthy relationships, mental health concerns and life hardships. I offer my clients care based on their individual needs as they sort through the past, gain a greater understanding of the difficulties in the present and lay the groundwork for a life fulfilling future.