Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Hastings, MI

Life can come with challenges at different times for different people. During times of struggle and emotional pain, I want you to know that a bright future of peace, healing, and enthusiasm for life is possible for you. Seeking out help is a strength, for no one can survive life alone. My education and clinical experience have given me the honor of seeing firsthand the healing and growth possible during times of struggle and suffering. My clinical roles include serving as a crisis counselor on 988, the National Suicide Prevention Line, and as a clinician helping others gain their lives back in an acute psychiatric care facility.

I believe in order to make changes in our lives, we must first examine the impact that past relationships, experiences, and environments have had on us. The therapeutic process allows us to examine and process how things that have happened to us can impact who we are as individuals and integrate the past into who we are in the present. The therapeutic relationship can help us to identify sources of resilience and strength that can help us to overcome past negative experiences. By connecting our past with who we are in the present, we can start the process of change.

Similarly to many of you, the pandemic created an opportunity for me to re-evaluate my choices and to step out of that comfort zone and move towards something new. Exploring new paths can be intimidating but it is also exciting. What I hope to provide for each of my clients as we work together: a place where it is safe to be both vulnerable and brave as you work towards healing and towards your own goals. My focus is working with women, LGBTQ+ individuals, especially those in the helping professions and poly/ethically non monogamous relationships.

Taking the first step towards making a change is the most difficult step but most important. What one needs most during this time is a space of safety, empathy and encouragement. I would like to join you in your self discovery and provide an opportunity for self-understanding to take place in attempt to accept the past, make sense of the present and mold for a better future. It would be a privilege to unite with you in this therapeutic journey, so to help you find change, peace and much deserved happiness.

NEW Patient email: captivebeliefs@gmail.com with availability, needs, and insurance plan. I believe that everyone deserves the support they need to release emotions and regain control. My specialities include anxiety, depression, and relationships. I have over 10 years of experience assessing mood, personalities, and family systems. My approach guides clients in managing areas of need such as life changes, emotional regulation, and family/social stressors. While I maintain the utmost professionalism in my practice, I offer a compassionate and approachable style.

Anxiety & OCD Treatment Services is a specialty clinic that strives to provide high-quality, evidence-based treatment for those who are suffering from anxiety and OCD, and who otherwise may not have access to specialized therapy services. We work with children, adolescents, and adults, offering both individual and parent-based therapy.

I work with clients who have experienced childhood trauma, have been or are in a relationship with a narcissistic parent or spouse, are experiencing job-related stress, are grieving the loss of a parent or spouse, and are struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and have obsessive-com I also have extensive experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum. Therapy is a collaboration between the therapist and the client. Creating a sense of safety is paramount in building trust and a solid therapeutic foundation. As a therapist, I'm highly intuitive, compassionate, empathetic, and caring about my clients.

I specialize in helping individuals who are experiencing symptoms of OCD, including Pure-O versions of OCD. “Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder can be characterized by primarily obsessions, primarily compulsions, or a combination of both. Obsessions are defined as recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses, or images that are experienced as intrusive and cause anxiety or distress. Compulsions are defined as repetitive behaviors or mental acts that the person feels driven to perform in response to an obsession or according to rules that must be applied rigidly.” DSM-5

My main focus is to provide effective, individualized, and evidence-based treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. I work with individuals across the lifespan from ages 5 years through older adults. I emphasize trust and autonomy in my treatment approach. We will work together to empower you to lead treatment toward fostering confidence in yourself to gain awareness and skillful resources throughout the therapeutic process. Common concerns I work with are anxiety, OCD, depression, self-esteem, trauma, mood disorders, interpersonal conflicts, ADHD, adjustment-related concerns, parent coaching, and general life stressors.

Are you feeling stuck? Struggling to find your way? Do you tend to blame yourself when things go awry? You’re not alone. We've all been there, and I know firsthand how difficult it can be to reach out for help, but that is your first step toward healing. I believe you have what it takes to heal and grow, but I also know that sometimes that feels impossible. That's where I come in. My focus is creating space for all of you, including the parts of you that keep you going and even the parts that you are ashamed of, scared of, and maybe even hate?

I believe in the power of therapy and that you are the director of your own journey. Let’s face it - life is hard and having a safe, supportive, compassionate space to tell your story can help as you navigate its terrain. I pride myself on working collaboratively with clients to bring about the change they desire whether it relates to anxieties, transitions, loss, mood impairment, self-acceptance, life stressors or any other area of growth and development. Together we can learn to better cope and roll with life’s punches.

I became a therapist because I believe healing is imminent. Every therapy session is an opportunity to remove barriers of judgment and shame that frequently block access to self-knowledge, self-compassion, self-acceptance, and self-appreciation. I’m passionate about and experienced in working with eating disorders, body image concerns, OCD, anxiety, ADHD, depressive disorders, culture shock/cultural integration, cultural/spiritual identity, international identity, and diversity-related issues.

I became a therapist because I have a passion for serving people who are experiencing challenges in their lives. I believe it's my calling. People often tell me they find it easy to talk to me and can share things they don't feel comfortable telling others. I've always been passionate about helping people overcome challenges and have witnessed the resilience of those struggling with OCD. I want to support them in reclaiming control of their lives. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for people with OCD. Our deep understanding of the nuances of OCD enables us to properly diagnose and treat it.