Female Therapists in Ionia County, MI
The general goal is to assist the client in identification of issues, develop a plan of action, and to gain motivation to implement that plan. This is a very personal process. It is educational and developmental by nature. The counselor is the facilitator of the process that helps the client take responsibility and action to come to a resolution.
The general goal is to assist the client in identification of issues, develop a plan of action, and to gain motivation to implement that plan. This is a very personal process. It is educational and developmental by nature. The counselor is the facilitator of the process that helps the client take responsibility and action to come to a resolution.
The approach is practical and strongly influenced by many years in the nursing field, working with young families, women, and foster children in the refugee population.
Finding a happy and productive life is the counseling goal by noticing areas where change can facilitate healing, improving friend and family connectedness, and highlighting purpose and personal fulfillment.
The approach is practical and strongly influenced by many years in the nursing field, working with young families, women, and foster children in the refugee population.
Finding a happy and productive life is the counseling goal by noticing areas where change can facilitate healing, improving friend and family connectedness, and highlighting purpose and personal fulfillment.
Angie Mugabekazi
Pre-Licensed Professional, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saranac, MI 48881 (Online Only)
You are brave and strong for wanting to see change in your life. You deserve to live a life full of joy and peace. I understand that seeking therapy might not be easy finically, emotionally, culturally and it can seem intimidating. You are doing the right thing by reaching out and starting a conversation about where you would like your life to be. Together, we will work to meet your goals and address roadblocks as they come. As a genocide survivor and a single parent, I understand first hand how challenging life can get. So often, we are overwhelmed by what life can throw us and it is okay to reach out and seek clarity!
You are brave and strong for wanting to see change in your life. You deserve to live a life full of joy and peace. I understand that seeking therapy might not be easy finically, emotionally, culturally and it can seem intimidating. You are doing the right thing by reaching out and starting a conversation about where you would like your life to be. Together, we will work to meet your goals and address roadblocks as they come. As a genocide survivor and a single parent, I understand first hand how challenging life can get. So often, we are overwhelmed by what life can throw us and it is okay to reach out and seek clarity!
Erica Enz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Odessa, MI 48849
I work with children, adolescents, adults and families with varying challenges and symptoms. I have specialized training in providing care to those who experience depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and systemic family concerns. Every individual is unique and presents with unique needs, to which I will meet with where you are currently at. I will join you on your journey to help achieve your goals and work towards personal growth and healing. Change is hard. Self-growth is hard. Both are the most rewarding things you can do for your self!
I work with children, adolescents, adults and families with varying challenges and symptoms. I have specialized training in providing care to those who experience depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and systemic family concerns. Every individual is unique and presents with unique needs, to which I will meet with where you are currently at. I will join you on your journey to help achieve your goals and work towards personal growth and healing. Change is hard. Self-growth is hard. Both are the most rewarding things you can do for your self!
Lisa Schoettle Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Portland, MI 48875
Counseling-Therapy. Compassionate Counseling for Individual, Family, Marriage Counseling, and Groups. Specializing in Grief Counseling, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Anger Management, and Adjustment Disorders. Child/Adolescent Counseling for Adjustment Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, and Delinquency. Substance Abuse Counseling and Education. Driver License Recovery. Suicide Survivor Support Group.
Counseling-Therapy. Compassionate Counseling for Individual, Family, Marriage Counseling, and Groups. Specializing in Grief Counseling, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Anger Management, and Adjustment Disorders. Child/Adolescent Counseling for Adjustment Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, and Delinquency. Substance Abuse Counseling and Education. Driver License Recovery. Suicide Survivor Support Group.
Candy L Straubel-Sower
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW , CAADC
Verified Verified
Ionia, MI 48846
Candy is a Clinical Licensed Master Social Worker and a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, operating in the mental health field for over 20 years. Specializing in trauma recovery and substance abuse, she works extensively with a diverse population of children, adolescents, adults, foster care/adoption, and families. In addition, she facilitates both groups and individual therapy for all types of addictions. Candy also provides training to schools and agencies on the basics of trauma and affects it has on the developing brain.
Candy is a Clinical Licensed Master Social Worker and a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, operating in the mental health field for over 20 years. Specializing in trauma recovery and substance abuse, she works extensively with a diverse population of children, adolescents, adults, foster care/adoption, and families. In addition, she facilitates both groups and individual therapy for all types of addictions. Candy also provides training to schools and agencies on the basics of trauma and affects it has on the developing brain.
Have you found yourself in a difficult or complicated relationship that has caused you to feel anxious, helpless, doubt decisions, or feel broken? Are you having difficulty talking to others about your struggles? Fearing that others may not understand you or judge you. I am here to help you and guide you to access your power within you to take control of your life and begin the process of healing to move forward. With a non-judgmental and compassionate presence, I will offer support needed for you to carefully work through challenges and experience healing to begin living a more satisfying life.
Have you found yourself in a difficult or complicated relationship that has caused you to feel anxious, helpless, doubt decisions, or feel broken? Are you having difficulty talking to others about your struggles? Fearing that others may not understand you or judge you. I am here to help you and guide you to access your power within you to take control of your life and begin the process of healing to move forward. With a non-judgmental and compassionate presence, I will offer support needed for you to carefully work through challenges and experience healing to begin living a more satisfying life.
Where is the instruction manual for this thing called life? Even with a wealth of knowledge and experience, life can be very tough. Sometimes it's a struggle because someone we love is hurting, or we are hurting because something happened, or we just feel sad, afraid or stuck. It can feel pretty hopeless trying to figure it all out on our own. The story doesn't have to end there; hope can often be found even in the darkest of places.
Where is the instruction manual for this thing called life? Even with a wealth of knowledge and experience, life can be very tough. Sometimes it's a struggle because someone we love is hurting, or we are hurting because something happened, or we just feel sad, afraid or stuck. It can feel pretty hopeless trying to figure it all out on our own. The story doesn't have to end there; hope can often be found even in the darkest of places.
You found yourself struggling to cope with intense feelings of depression, anxiety, and past trauma. You find that you don't enjoy the things you're doing and don’t even know who you are when you look in the mirror. You feel hopeless and trapped in this cycle of avoiding your feelings, pleasing other people, and spending all your time trying to be enough. Wondering why you can never just be yourself. You wonder if things will ever change. You find that typical talk therapy does not help, like there is a missing piece to the puzzle. Through somatic and holistic approaches we can address the underlying feelings of not feeling safe.
You found yourself struggling to cope with intense feelings of depression, anxiety, and past trauma. You find that you don't enjoy the things you're doing and don’t even know who you are when you look in the mirror. You feel hopeless and trapped in this cycle of avoiding your feelings, pleasing other people, and spending all your time trying to be enough. Wondering why you can never just be yourself. You wonder if things will ever change. You find that typical talk therapy does not help, like there is a missing piece to the puzzle. Through somatic and holistic approaches we can address the underlying feelings of not feeling safe.
Life happens to each and every one of us. Sometimes life struggles are too much and we need help in our life journey. I believe counseling is a wonderful way to get the help that you need when the journey of life is just too much. I will meet you where you are and provide an atmosphere to be heard and to heal. I know that each person has their own unique story to share and I will provide you with the encouragement and guidance that therapy offers.
Life happens to each and every one of us. Sometimes life struggles are too much and we need help in our life journey. I believe counseling is a wonderful way to get the help that you need when the journey of life is just too much. I will meet you where you are and provide an atmosphere to be heard and to heal. I know that each person has their own unique story to share and I will provide you with the encouragement and guidance that therapy offers.
Deena Iris Cantu
Licensed Professional Counselor, LLP, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Belding, MI 48809
, combat veterans, post aborted women, post-partum depressed, sexual abuse, childhood trauma and others.
I work well with clients seeking help for problems with anxiety and depression. Those referred to me with these issues find that symptomatically they are struggling with panic, sleep disturbances, worry thoughts, self-defeating thoughts/behaviors, eating disorders,addictions and unknowingly, at times, some of their difficulties have been attached to old trauma. Many people with these sorts of struggles find that this spills over into problems with relationships and/or functioning at work and school. Areas of intimacy, both emotional and sexual are important work also. I work with individuals, married couples,families, and groups.
, combat veterans, post aborted women, post-partum depressed, sexual abuse, childhood trauma and others.
I work well with clients seeking help for problems with anxiety and depression. Those referred to me with these issues find that symptomatically they are struggling with panic, sleep disturbances, worry thoughts, self-defeating thoughts/behaviors, eating disorders,addictions and unknowingly, at times, some of their difficulties have been attached to old trauma. Many people with these sorts of struggles find that this spills over into problems with relationships and/or functioning at work and school. Areas of intimacy, both emotional and sexual are important work also. I work with individuals, married couples,families, and groups.
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You're not a diagnosis or label but a unique individual. I won't treat you like "patient" because you're not one. We'll work together to reach your goals so you can start to "live the life you want." If you're having difficulties because your life seems out of control, it may be time to get help. When life gets difficult, I'm here to help. You're not alone. Contact me today. I offer short & long-term therapy options and day & evening hours. See website for full list of services, groups and seminars.
You're not a diagnosis or label but a unique individual. I won't treat you like "patient" because you're not one. We'll work together to reach your goals so you can start to "live the life you want." If you're having difficulties because your life seems out of control, it may be time to get help. When life gets difficult, I'm here to help. You're not alone. Contact me today. I offer short & long-term therapy options and day & evening hours. See website for full list of services, groups and seminars.
Mental health and wellbeing has always been a passion for me. I believe that counseling is a catalyst to create change in our lives. My role as a therapist is to provide feedback, be witness, offer support and provide resources as clients seek to achieve therapy goals. I practice a person-centered, collaborative approach to counseling while utilizing cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques. I develop a customized treatment plan to fit the individual needs of each client. It is truly an honor to support my clients as they seek to live their best life.
Mental health and wellbeing has always been a passion for me. I believe that counseling is a catalyst to create change in our lives. My role as a therapist is to provide feedback, be witness, offer support and provide resources as clients seek to achieve therapy goals. I practice a person-centered, collaborative approach to counseling while utilizing cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques. I develop a customized treatment plan to fit the individual needs of each client. It is truly an honor to support my clients as they seek to live their best life.
Welcome! Pursuing a therapist can be an intimidating process that takes so much courage. It is my hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a welcoming-safe space to begin this journey of healing and empowerment. I am a Master Clinical Social Worker, with over 13 years of clinical experience. I strongly believe clients must first feel safe and connected before the healing process can begin. I am deeply passionate about this work, and strongly believe that people deserve the opportunity to better understand the impact of their story, in order to live the healthiest life possible.
Welcome! Pursuing a therapist can be an intimidating process that takes so much courage. It is my hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a welcoming-safe space to begin this journey of healing and empowerment. I am a Master Clinical Social Worker, with over 13 years of clinical experience. I strongly believe clients must first feel safe and connected before the healing process can begin. I am deeply passionate about this work, and strongly believe that people deserve the opportunity to better understand the impact of their story, in order to live the healthiest life possible.
Chantelle Benko
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MHP &ES
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ionia, MI 48846
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes life gives us more than we can handle by ourselves & we could use a bit of help navigating our way through it. We all have struggles as well as our own individualized higher purpose to fulfill. I'm here to help process your thoughts, feelings, & experiences so you may move forward in a healthier, more positive direction where peace & contentment can be found using a mind, body, spirit approach to healing & growth. We all deserve to live life to the fullest & I can offer you the counseling tools, resources, encouragement & support to assist you in overcoming life's obstacles & challenges encountered throughout your journey.
Sometimes life gives us more than we can handle by ourselves & we could use a bit of help navigating our way through it. We all have struggles as well as our own individualized higher purpose to fulfill. I'm here to help process your thoughts, feelings, & experiences so you may move forward in a healthier, more positive direction where peace & contentment can be found using a mind, body, spirit approach to healing & growth. We all deserve to live life to the fullest & I can offer you the counseling tools, resources, encouragement & support to assist you in overcoming life's obstacles & challenges encountered throughout your journey.
Whatever age and stage of life you are in, life can become challenging and stressful. If you feel anxious, depressed, or just simply lost therapy can offer you support and balance. I am a neurodiverse-affirming, LGBTQIA affirmative, and culturally aware therapist who offers authenticity and a space where you will be seen, heard, and respected as an authority and expert on your life and your strengths and challenges. In therapy, I will help you learn to understand and embrace your identity, find compassion for yourself, develop coping strategies for living in a stressful world, and help you find your unique balance.
Whatever age and stage of life you are in, life can become challenging and stressful. If you feel anxious, depressed, or just simply lost therapy can offer you support and balance. I am a neurodiverse-affirming, LGBTQIA affirmative, and culturally aware therapist who offers authenticity and a space where you will be seen, heard, and respected as an authority and expert on your life and your strengths and challenges. In therapy, I will help you learn to understand and embrace your identity, find compassion for yourself, develop coping strategies for living in a stressful world, and help you find your unique balance.
Thrivepoint Counseling and Behavioral Health was established with the mission of delivering top-quality child and family counseling services to the Lowell community and its neighboring areas. At the heart of our practice lie the values of self-advocacy, connection, and compassion.
Thrivepoint Counseling and Behavioral Health was established with the mission of delivering top-quality child and family counseling services to the Lowell community and its neighboring areas. At the heart of our practice lie the values of self-advocacy, connection, and compassion.
Are you faced with challenges that are overwhelming or goals that just seem out of reach? Do you feel depressed, sad, anxious or wonder why you are not able to move forward in your life? Do you just want to feel better? Are alcohol or other drugs part of the picture that may be impacting your life? My focus is to help people build a framework for success for those wishing to break free of addictions, stigma, past traumas, depression, anxiety, and resolve conflict in relationships. “I love empowering others and supporting them in creating hope and realizing their dreams.” Anything is possible.
Are you faced with challenges that are overwhelming or goals that just seem out of reach? Do you feel depressed, sad, anxious or wonder why you are not able to move forward in your life? Do you just want to feel better? Are alcohol or other drugs part of the picture that may be impacting your life? My focus is to help people build a framework for success for those wishing to break free of addictions, stigma, past traumas, depression, anxiety, and resolve conflict in relationships. “I love empowering others and supporting them in creating hope and realizing their dreams.” Anything is possible.
I believe that every person possesses the solutions they are searching for they just need someone to help them “mine” the answers. My role as a therapist is to help you find your answers, the answers that work for you and your life. I view myself as your companion on the journey towards the answers that you are searching for. I’ll challenge you and your thoughts by asking questions and offering varying perspectives while at the same time respecting you as the expert on your own life. I provide support, not judgement, as you work towards finding your own answers.
I believe that every person possesses the solutions they are searching for they just need someone to help them “mine” the answers. My role as a therapist is to help you find your answers, the answers that work for you and your life. I view myself as your companion on the journey towards the answers that you are searching for. I’ll challenge you and your thoughts by asking questions and offering varying perspectives while at the same time respecting you as the expert on your own life. I provide support, not judgement, as you work towards finding your own answers.
My passion lies in assisting individuals in using holistic methods to recover from past trauma, such as inner parts work, mindfulness techniques, environmental controls, and emotional regulation. With over three decades of experience in the mental health field. I also offer Spiritual Counseling as a self-pay item. Spiritual counseling is all about healing, self-discovery, and setting intentions for your life. It's like going on a journey to reconnect with your inner self and release anything that no longer serves you. And the best part? It's like creating a cozy and welcoming space to explore your soul in all its depths.
My passion lies in assisting individuals in using holistic methods to recover from past trauma, such as inner parts work, mindfulness techniques, environmental controls, and emotional regulation. With over three decades of experience in the mental health field. I also offer Spiritual Counseling as a self-pay item. Spiritual counseling is all about healing, self-discovery, and setting intentions for your life. It's like going on a journey to reconnect with your inner self and release anything that no longer serves you. And the best part? It's like creating a cozy and welcoming space to explore your soul in all its depths.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.