Codependency Therapists in Holt, MI

Hello! My name is Kaitlyn Schmitz and I am a Mental Health Therapist at Child and Family Charities in Lansing, MI. It is extremely important to me to provide a safe, open, and non-judgmental environment where individuals can feel free to be themselves and talk about anything that is on their mind. I use a person-centered, empowerment, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach and I am committed to working with you to achieve your goals.

I tell everyone they need counseling. Some have that trusted friend that they can turn to, others have Facebook (not highly recommended), and then there are those that need someone with some training. I, like many, have been in that situation before and I am not ashamed to say it. As I sat in the chair of my counseling session many years ago, I was complaining about how I disliked my job and my counselor said "well you have options" and it was in that moment that I realized that I needed a job change. It was out of that session that NYA Counseling was born.

Feeling down and out of sorts? Maybe something doesn't feel quite right? Seeing a therapist is a big step in one's life, one that many are worried about, due to the many stigmas surrounding sharing your feelings and speaking to someone about your problems. You are not alone, and I am here to help you take the first step to feeling better and getting your life back on track.

You have a calm exterior, but inside is a rollercoaster of anxiety and stress. Putting others needs before yours feels like a reflex and you’re burnt out from it. You're that overachiever who, no matter how much you achieve, never quite feels good enough. You want success, but you also want to disappear when the spotlight is on you. You wish to be more assertive but stress, low self-esteem, and overthinking usually wins. Maybe something happened in your past to cause all this. Asking for help feels like stepping into the unknown, but you're tired of feeling this way. You're ready for a shift in how you experience life.

I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. I understand firsthand just how difficult it can be to ask for help. Let’s face it not many of us enjoy feeling vulnerable. Are you tired of feeling judged or facing backlash because of your outlook on life, just want to heal from trauma bonds and negative mindsets? Facing a life changing diagnosis and need help processing? Allow me to assist you with healing through mindfulness based, client centered, cultural sensitive, ect, practices. Life happens even when therapy isn’t in session so learn some new techniques that will help ease your stress.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed or stressed? Feeling like you are just getting by instead of thriving? What could the best version of yourself look like? What changes would you make? By creating a safe environment built on compassion and trust, we can work towards living a more fulfilling life. We can identify the coping tools needed, healthy boundaries and establish a more positive thought process. You may be dealing with anxiety or depression. Struggling with self esteem, or recent life changes. Whatever your needs and challenges may be, I am here to offer support and professional guidance

I specialize in working with individuals in the family-building phase of life, including infertility, pregnancy/post-partum anxiety and depression, surrogacy, as well as supporting all members of the adoption constellation. I have 15+ years experience working with diverse individuals and I hope to create a safe space for you to explore whatever is important to you. I believe we all thrive in spaces where we can be fully known and celebrated for who we truly are and I aim to bring authenticity, curiosity and possibly some humor to our work together.