Marriage Counseling Therapists in Jackson County, MI
Dan enjoys helping his clients to navigate life on their own terms; providing an authentic person-centered environment that allows for his clients to be explorative, gain personal insight and positive outlook, and build confidence to sustain meaningful change. He specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, relational and marital difficulty, self-esteem, grief and loss, eating disorders, anger management, mood disorders, PTSD, and childhood trauma.
Dan enjoys helping his clients to navigate life on their own terms; providing an authentic person-centered environment that allows for his clients to be explorative, gain personal insight and positive outlook, and build confidence to sustain meaningful change. He specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, relational and marital difficulty, self-esteem, grief and loss, eating disorders, anger management, mood disorders, PTSD, and childhood trauma.
Dr. Dawn Del Rio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Jackson, MI 49202 (Online Only)
Dr. Del Rio is a fully licensed psychotherapist. After receiving undergraduate and graduate degrees in psychology and clinical social work from MSU, she attended ULM and received her Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy. Post her doctorate, she obtained her Sex Therapy certificate from the University of Michigan. Her educational path has provided a unique recipe of both micro and macro perspectives and has informed her clinical interpretations. She specializes in anxiety, OCD, trauma, and relationships. She utilizes evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral and Solution Focused Therapies.
Dr. Del Rio is a fully licensed psychotherapist. After receiving undergraduate and graduate degrees in psychology and clinical social work from MSU, she attended ULM and received her Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy. Post her doctorate, she obtained her Sex Therapy certificate from the University of Michigan. Her educational path has provided a unique recipe of both micro and macro perspectives and has informed her clinical interpretations. She specializes in anxiety, OCD, trauma, and relationships. She utilizes evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral and Solution Focused Therapies.
I work with all ages and specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Family/Marital Therapy, Christian Counseling, Personality Disorders, and Spiritual/Emotional Abuse issues.
Do you find yourself feeling worried? Are you struggling to find fulfillment in your daily life? Would you like to feel heard and understood? I will work with you to create a strong, collaborative relationship while assisting you in making meaningful change. I provide therapy to adults, adolescents, and children who are experiencing issues related to stress, anxiety, depression, and significant life changes. I offer individual, couples, and family therapy.
I work with all ages and specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Family/Marital Therapy, Christian Counseling, Personality Disorders, and Spiritual/Emotional Abuse issues.
Do you find yourself feeling worried? Are you struggling to find fulfillment in your daily life? Would you like to feel heard and understood? I will work with you to create a strong, collaborative relationship while assisting you in making meaningful change. I provide therapy to adults, adolescents, and children who are experiencing issues related to stress, anxiety, depression, and significant life changes. I offer individual, couples, and family therapy.
Dr. Ghazi specializes in marriage counseling, depression, anxiety, PTSD, anger management, childhood trauma, and sex therapy. Dr. Ghazi received his clinical training at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital University of Michigan Health in the Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Clinic, working with adolescents and young adults. Dr. Ghazi worked with adolescents and young adults during remission on psychosocial factors, fertility preservations, and the lifelong impact of Chemotherapy on patients.
Dr. Ghazi specializes in marriage counseling, depression, anxiety, PTSD, anger management, childhood trauma, and sex therapy. Dr. Ghazi received his clinical training at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital University of Michigan Health in the Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Clinic, working with adolescents and young adults. Dr. Ghazi worked with adolescents and young adults during remission on psychosocial factors, fertility preservations, and the lifelong impact of Chemotherapy on patients.
Linsay Wykoff
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LLPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jackson, MI 49201 (Online Only)
I specialize in marriage and family issues for all individuals and families.
Everyone gets lost sometimes. Your goal is to get back to normal, to be happy. It is my goal to help you discover that path. My style of counseling is very intuitive & empowering. I let you lead because I want to help you explore reasons for why you do what you do, how it worked in your history, and options for future change.
I specialize in marriage and family issues for all individuals and families.
Everyone gets lost sometimes. Your goal is to get back to normal, to be happy. It is my goal to help you discover that path. My style of counseling is very intuitive & empowering. I let you lead because I want to help you explore reasons for why you do what you do, how it worked in your history, and options for future change.
Jeff N Frommeyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Jackson, MI 49201 (Online Only)
I enjoy treating clients of all ages with a variety of mental health concerns. My special areas of interest include grief & loss, geriatric issues, traumatic brain injury, marital and relationship issues, men's issues, depression, and anxiety. I am a llifelong Christian, though interested in other faiths and open to providing faith-based counseling to individuals of varying faith backgrounds. I value diversity and am interested in counseling persons of varying cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
I enjoy treating clients of all ages with a variety of mental health concerns. My special areas of interest include grief & loss, geriatric issues, traumatic brain injury, marital and relationship issues, men's issues, depression, and anxiety. I am a llifelong Christian, though interested in other faiths and open to providing faith-based counseling to individuals of varying faith backgrounds. I value diversity and am interested in counseling persons of varying cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Families of divorce, marriage issues and substance abuse issues.
Your journey of self reflection is no small task. It can be painful, but through support and guidance you can find peace as you work through pain, anxiety and depression that life brings. It will make you feel vulnerable and takes a lot of courage, but it can also set you free. “Honest self reflection opens your mind to reprogramming, change, success and freedom.” (Author unknown)
Families of divorce, marriage issues and substance abuse issues.
Your journey of self reflection is no small task. It can be painful, but through support and guidance you can find peace as you work through pain, anxiety and depression that life brings. It will make you feel vulnerable and takes a lot of courage, but it can also set you free. “Honest self reflection opens your mind to reprogramming, change, success and freedom.” (Author unknown)
Olive Leaf Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Jackson, MI 49203
Her studies were focused on marriage and family and advanced issues in child counseling.
Terri is known for her approachability and authenticity. She blends humor and empathy with an unwavering commitment to evidence-based practices and scientific principles. Terri received her Master’s in Counseling from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, where she learned to integrate rigorous biblical studies with the most recent science on mental health. She received the school’s highest honor, the Presidential Award for Academic Achievement and Contribution to the Seminary.
Her studies were focused on marriage and family and advanced issues in child counseling.
Terri is known for her approachability and authenticity. She blends humor and empathy with an unwavering commitment to evidence-based practices and scientific principles. Terri received her Master’s in Counseling from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, where she learned to integrate rigorous biblical studies with the most recent science on mental health. She received the school’s highest honor, the Presidential Award for Academic Achievement and Contribution to the Seminary.
Hello! I love to see marriages and families functioning at their greatest potential. I believe that to have a healthy marriage and family, you must first have healthy individuals. That’s why I focus on couples as a whole but also on the individuals within the family unit. I help people work on themselves so that they can have a healthy and happy family. The great thing is that if you heal your family, you can build a lasting legacy! I also help men with pornography and other sexual addictions. If that’s an issue for you, there’s no need to fight it alone. Let’s talk.
Hello! I love to see marriages and families functioning at their greatest potential. I believe that to have a healthy marriage and family, you must first have healthy individuals. That’s why I focus on couples as a whole but also on the individuals within the family unit. I help people work on themselves so that they can have a healthy and happy family. The great thing is that if you heal your family, you can build a lasting legacy! I also help men with pornography and other sexual addictions. If that’s an issue for you, there’s no need to fight it alone. Let’s talk.
Traci Breniser (Hawkins) Wilson
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
Jackson, MI 49201 (Online Only)
I am a psychologist working with everyday people with everyday struggles. My philosophy is guided by my unwavering belief in people's ability to achieve their greatest potential & become their true authentic self. I coach people who are feeling down, overwhelmed, anxious, conflicted, coping with change and transitions, making decisions, or struggling with marital or relationship challenges. While many people can manage their problems on their own, the therapeutic process often enables them to reach their goals and decrease symptoms and stress more quickly.
I am a psychologist working with everyday people with everyday struggles. My philosophy is guided by my unwavering belief in people's ability to achieve their greatest potential & become their true authentic self. I coach people who are feeling down, overwhelmed, anxious, conflicted, coping with change and transitions, making decisions, or struggling with marital or relationship challenges. While many people can manage their problems on their own, the therapeutic process often enables them to reach their goals and decrease symptoms and stress more quickly.
Dr. Karen Muhammad
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMFT, LMFT, RMFT, CAS, PMP
Verified Verified
Michigan Center, MI 49254
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I implement Bowen & Gestalt therapy techniques coupled with a person-centered therapy strength-based approach working with couples, families, reunifications, individuals, groups, and athletes. The therapeutic focus is to help individuals heal, energize, become aware of their inner strengths, and mental blockers. Marriage and family therapists address serious clinical problems, such as anxiety, depression, marital problems, individual psychological problems, and child-parent conflict. This is a relational unit of care, developed around the set of relationships in which the person dwells.
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I implement Bowen & Gestalt therapy techniques coupled with a person-centered therapy strength-based approach working with couples, families, reunifications, individuals, groups, and athletes. The therapeutic focus is to help individuals heal, energize, become aware of their inner strengths, and mental blockers. Marriage and family therapists address serious clinical problems, such as anxiety, depression, marital problems, individual psychological problems, and child-parent conflict. This is a relational unit of care, developed around the set of relationships in which the person dwells.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jackson, MI 49203
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My passion is helping people develop greater personal strength while building closer connections with their loved ones. My 20+ years of experience includes helping others heal trauma, depression, relationship concerns, and anxiety. I especially enjoy working with women and with the LGBTQ+ community. My goal is to provide a secure, comfortable, and effective path to strengthen and nurture my clients. Welcome! (If I'm full, my office often has other wonderful clinicians available. Check out our website for more information!)
My passion is helping people develop greater personal strength while building closer connections with their loved ones. My 20+ years of experience includes helping others heal trauma, depression, relationship concerns, and anxiety. I especially enjoy working with women and with the LGBTQ+ community. My goal is to provide a secure, comfortable, and effective path to strengthen and nurture my clients. Welcome! (If I'm full, my office often has other wonderful clinicians available. Check out our website for more information!)
Robin M Wakeman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Jackson, MI 49203 (Online Only)
I can support you in finding ways to engage differently with difficult symptoms and challenging experiences. Symptoms of anxiety, depression and PTSD drain our energy and can make life feel unmanageable. Current events including climate change, increasing violence, racism, sexism, homophobia, and wealth inequality, can be overwhelming and make us feel more isolated and hopeless. I am committed to helping you identify your goals and supporting you in the process of making meaningful improvements in the quality of your life. I am licensed in Michigan and New Hampshire.
I can support you in finding ways to engage differently with difficult symptoms and challenging experiences. Symptoms of anxiety, depression and PTSD drain our energy and can make life feel unmanageable. Current events including climate change, increasing violence, racism, sexism, homophobia, and wealth inequality, can be overwhelming and make us feel more isolated and hopeless. I am committed to helping you identify your goals and supporting you in the process of making meaningful improvements in the quality of your life. I am licensed in Michigan and New Hampshire.
Paige has experience working with individuals of various ages and backgrounds, including those seeking treatment for depression, anxiety, life adjustments, relationship issues, anger issues, grief, loss, and trauma. Paige values a strength-based, person-centered approach to therapy. She believes that every person has strengths and the potential to grow, meet their goals, and regain control in their life. She frequently applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to treatment, helping clients challenge their thinking and improve emotional regulation.
Paige has experience working with individuals of various ages and backgrounds, including those seeking treatment for depression, anxiety, life adjustments, relationship issues, anger issues, grief, loss, and trauma. Paige values a strength-based, person-centered approach to therapy. She believes that every person has strengths and the potential to grow, meet their goals, and regain control in their life. She frequently applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to treatment, helping clients challenge their thinking and improve emotional regulation.
If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and much more, we can help you. With the ability to do therapy and psychological evaluations, your mental health needs will be met. We are able to offer in person and telemedicine sessions for your convenience.
If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and much more, we can help you. With the ability to do therapy and psychological evaluations, your mental health needs will be met. We are able to offer in person and telemedicine sessions for your convenience.
North Star Counseling of Jackson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Jackson, MI 49203
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling stuck, angry, anxious, or finding little pleasure in life? Are you having trouble "getting over it"? Feeling unsatisfied or frustrated in your relationships? There is hope. Hurts can be healed, past or present. While I work with many different issues, I specialize in working with people with trauma, those who are grieving or struggling with any kind of loss, couples and relationship issues, and compassion fatigue for those who care for others. While therapy is not easy, I believe change and healing are possible, regardless of your circumstances, hurts, or issues you are facing.
Are you feeling stuck, angry, anxious, or finding little pleasure in life? Are you having trouble "getting over it"? Feeling unsatisfied or frustrated in your relationships? There is hope. Hurts can be healed, past or present. While I work with many different issues, I specialize in working with people with trauma, those who are grieving or struggling with any kind of loss, couples and relationship issues, and compassion fatigue for those who care for others. While therapy is not easy, I believe change and healing are possible, regardless of your circumstances, hurts, or issues you are facing.
Sarah Holsinger-Friesen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Jackson, MI 49203
It’s easy to find ourselves ‘stuck’ – whether in negative patterns of thinking, hurtful relationships, or in the all-to-familiar traps of anxiety and depression. Over my nearly fifteen years of clinical experience, I’ve helped clients (single and married) from all walks of life bridge the gap between where they are and where they long to be. For some, growth looks like re-established relational connections, more effective communication skills, healthier boundaries, or greater self-acceptance and contentment with life.
It’s easy to find ourselves ‘stuck’ – whether in negative patterns of thinking, hurtful relationships, or in the all-to-familiar traps of anxiety and depression. Over my nearly fifteen years of clinical experience, I’ve helped clients (single and married) from all walks of life bridge the gap between where they are and where they long to be. For some, growth looks like re-established relational connections, more effective communication skills, healthier boundaries, or greater self-acceptance and contentment with life.
Adrienne Rowland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LMSW, CST-SIT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Jackson, MI 49201 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I am a certified sex therapist working with all aspects of sexual health including folks within the LGBTQ population. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment that focuses on sex positivity. I believe in equality and a person's right to choose their path. I walk beside my clients to help them achieve their goals at their pace while being outcome focused and action oriented. Clients working with me will experience compassion, accountability, empathy and partnership in the therapeutic relationship. Sexual health issues can be difficult to discuss so it is important to choose a therapist well versed in the subject.
I am a certified sex therapist working with all aspects of sexual health including folks within the LGBTQ population. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment that focuses on sex positivity. I believe in equality and a person's right to choose their path. I walk beside my clients to help them achieve their goals at their pace while being outcome focused and action oriented. Clients working with me will experience compassion, accountability, empathy and partnership in the therapeutic relationship. Sexual health issues can be difficult to discuss so it is important to choose a therapist well versed in the subject.
Michigan Psychological Care handles a wide variety of mental health. With 5 offices and the option of telemedicine, we are able to reach anyone in Michigan. We provide individual therapy, group counseling, family and couples counseling, substance abuse treatment, psychological evaluation, and much more. For a full list of our services, visit our website at www.michiganpsychologicalcare.com/jackson-psychological-services.php
Michigan Psychological Care handles a wide variety of mental health. With 5 offices and the option of telemedicine, we are able to reach anyone in Michigan. We provide individual therapy, group counseling, family and couples counseling, substance abuse treatment, psychological evaluation, and much more. For a full list of our services, visit our website at www.michiganpsychologicalcare.com/jackson-psychological-services.php
I have been helping people through psychotherapy for over twenty-five years. Whether you need short-term help clarifying a life issue or crisis, or long-term help for complicated difficulties, I hope you will contact me for consultation. I have special interests and experience in women's issues and survivors of trauma, individuals struggling with sexual issues (including alternate sexualities and relationship structures).
I have been helping people through psychotherapy for over twenty-five years. Whether you need short-term help clarifying a life issue or crisis, or long-term help for complicated difficulties, I hope you will contact me for consultation. I have special interests and experience in women's issues and survivors of trauma, individuals struggling with sexual issues (including alternate sexualities and relationship structures).
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.