In Person Therapists in Jackson, MI
I am currently accepting new clients. Through therapy we can break troubling patterns of thoughts and behaviors, move toward more fulfilling relationships, increase our capacity to cope with suffering, and identify and draw upon internal resources and strengths in order to live life in full. I believe that a strong, trusting, empathic, and collaborative alliance is at the core of a successful therapeutic experience and that this relationship is the key to effective treatment.
I am currently accepting new clients. Through therapy we can break troubling patterns of thoughts and behaviors, move toward more fulfilling relationships, increase our capacity to cope with suffering, and identify and draw upon internal resources and strengths in order to live life in full. I believe that a strong, trusting, empathic, and collaborative alliance is at the core of a successful therapeutic experience and that this relationship is the key to effective treatment.
I can be of help if you are struggling with your child or adolescent rather than enjoying his or her gifts. I can assist you if you're facing frustrations due to personal, mental or behavioral struggles that are affecting your relationships, work, home, school and/or personal situations. I provide research proven interventions and match them to the difficulties you are experiencing and the situation you are in. I enjoy working with all ages and types of clients. The largest part of therapy is connecting with your therapist. I will make this an easy process for you.
I can be of help if you are struggling with your child or adolescent rather than enjoying his or her gifts. I can assist you if you're facing frustrations due to personal, mental or behavioral struggles that are affecting your relationships, work, home, school and/or personal situations. I provide research proven interventions and match them to the difficulties you are experiencing and the situation you are in. I enjoy working with all ages and types of clients. The largest part of therapy is connecting with your therapist. I will make this an easy process for you.
Kaitlynn Panak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jackson, MI 49203
Waitlist for new clients
Kaitlynn’s approach to therapy is warm and welcoming. She utilizes a diversified therapeutic approach, while tailoring her treatment to the unique strengths and beliefs of each person she has the pleasure of working with. She believes in whole-person-centered therapy, exploring the mental, emotional, physical, spiritual and relational aspects of an individual. Kaitlynn has a strong belief in the practice of mindfulness. She believes every individual is valuable and worthy of finding acceptance and peace within themselves. Kaitlynn is happy to provide faith-based counseling when requested by her clients.
Kaitlynn’s approach to therapy is warm and welcoming. She utilizes a diversified therapeutic approach, while tailoring her treatment to the unique strengths and beliefs of each person she has the pleasure of working with. She believes in whole-person-centered therapy, exploring the mental, emotional, physical, spiritual and relational aspects of an individual. Kaitlynn has a strong belief in the practice of mindfulness. She believes every individual is valuable and worthy of finding acceptance and peace within themselves. Kaitlynn is happy to provide faith-based counseling when requested by her clients.
New Direction Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Jackson, MI 49203
Tired of feeling like the path that you are on is going nowhere or has led you to a place that you are not satisfied with? Do you want to make a change in your life, but you feel too paralyzed to do so out of fear of failure, rejection or isolation? Do you ever feel so hopeless that you feel you are just stuck and think things will never get any better or that you are destined to be like this forever?
Tired of feeling like the path that you are on is going nowhere or has led you to a place that you are not satisfied with? Do you want to make a change in your life, but you feel too paralyzed to do so out of fear of failure, rejection or isolation? Do you ever feel so hopeless that you feel you are just stuck and think things will never get any better or that you are destined to be like this forever?
Sometimes we experience struggles such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, or any variety of issues that life can throw at us. When this happens, it can often be difficult to know what to do or where to turn. This can leave us feeling frustrated, hopeless, and discouraged which is an incredibly frustrating place to find yourself.
Sometimes we experience struggles such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, or any variety of issues that life can throw at us. When this happens, it can often be difficult to know what to do or where to turn. This can leave us feeling frustrated, hopeless, and discouraged which is an incredibly frustrating place to find yourself.
Jen has a broad range of clinical experiences including, but not limited to, Infant mental health, trauma, parenting and relational struggles. Jen has had several years of training and experience as an Infant Family Specialist through the Michigan Association of Infant Mental Health. Jen’s approach to therapy is warm and non-judgmental. She does her best to tailor her treatment to the unique strengths and beliefs of each person that walks into her office. She also believes every individual is valuable and worthy of finding love and acceptance, and that one key to this is learning who they are and how they can grow.
Jen has a broad range of clinical experiences including, but not limited to, Infant mental health, trauma, parenting and relational struggles. Jen has had several years of training and experience as an Infant Family Specialist through the Michigan Association of Infant Mental Health. Jen’s approach to therapy is warm and non-judgmental. She does her best to tailor her treatment to the unique strengths and beliefs of each person that walks into her office. She also believes every individual is valuable and worthy of finding love and acceptance, and that one key to this is learning who they are and how they can grow.
Irwin Counseling Service, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Jackson, MI 49201
No Waiting! List: Adult psychiatrist is currently accepting insurance plans from Meridian, McLaren, UHC, Humana, Straight Medicare, and BCBS traditional/ UM traditional. We have a diverse staffing model with 6 licensed female professional counselors, 3 licensed female master social workers and 3 male professional counselors that provide mental health treatment. We are accepting most insurance plans.
No Waiting! List: Adult psychiatrist is currently accepting insurance plans from Meridian, McLaren, UHC, Humana, Straight Medicare, and BCBS traditional/ UM traditional. We have a diverse staffing model with 6 licensed female professional counselors, 3 licensed female master social workers and 3 male professional counselors that provide mental health treatment. We are accepting most insurance plans.
Welcome, I am glad you are here! I certainly understand the first steps in the therapeutic journey can be daunting and debilitating. I am proud of you for taking the initiative with your search! I implement a strengths-based approach through numerous therapeutic interventions to address presenting concerns while creating a safe and comfortable environment. I am a trained clinician in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed, and a Certified School Social Worker (SSW).
Welcome, I am glad you are here! I certainly understand the first steps in the therapeutic journey can be daunting and debilitating. I am proud of you for taking the initiative with your search! I implement a strengths-based approach through numerous therapeutic interventions to address presenting concerns while creating a safe and comfortable environment. I am a trained clinician in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed, and a Certified School Social Worker (SSW).
Therapy doesn’t have to be scary or uncomfortable. Many people feel alone with their thoughts and emotions, and yet most of the time we realize through a conversation that we aren’t alone at all. As human beings we all suffer from common experiences of fear, anxiety, depression, and sadly trauma. I offer a chance to sit down in a quiet, comfortable environment, to have a conversation about life. Let me hear your story and give yourself a chance to see how simple therapy can be.
Therapy doesn’t have to be scary or uncomfortable. Many people feel alone with their thoughts and emotions, and yet most of the time we realize through a conversation that we aren’t alone at all. As human beings we all suffer from common experiences of fear, anxiety, depression, and sadly trauma. I offer a chance to sit down in a quiet, comfortable environment, to have a conversation about life. Let me hear your story and give yourself a chance to see how simple therapy can be.
Nancy is a Limited Licensed Psychologist and a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor with over 30 years of experience working with children, adults and families. She has experience in providing treatment for many issues including childhood trauma, sexual abuse, behavioral problems, parent-child relationships, attachment, foster care and adoption, child development, attention deficit disorders, autism, stress management, anger management, anxiety, depression, and other emotional impairments.
Nancy is a Limited Licensed Psychologist and a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor with over 30 years of experience working with children, adults and families. She has experience in providing treatment for many issues including childhood trauma, sexual abuse, behavioral problems, parent-child relationships, attachment, foster care and adoption, child development, attention deficit disorders, autism, stress management, anger management, anxiety, depression, and other emotional impairments.
As a clinician, I focus on collaborative and client centered treatment, as it allows for improvement in all facets of a client’s quality of life. Further, it fosters my ability to work holistically towards a client’s personal and family goals in unique and effective ways, as there is greater opportunity for therapeutic rapport and sense of personal control over challenges. I utilize a cognitive behavioral approach, though have become more attune to hybrid interventions that best suit individual needs. I have been a Certified Brain Injury Specialist for several years and continue to strive towards serving this population.
As a clinician, I focus on collaborative and client centered treatment, as it allows for improvement in all facets of a client’s quality of life. Further, it fosters my ability to work holistically towards a client’s personal and family goals in unique and effective ways, as there is greater opportunity for therapeutic rapport and sense of personal control over challenges. I utilize a cognitive behavioral approach, though have become more attune to hybrid interventions that best suit individual needs. I have been a Certified Brain Injury Specialist for several years and continue to strive towards serving this population.
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Al has experience at working in both inpatient and outpatient psychological and substance abuse facilities. He has worked with children and adolescents and adults in the areas of anxiety, depression, and substance abuse; as well as trauma and various types of compulsivity. Alan has extensive experience in testing for ADHD, Autism, and evaluation for guardianship. He believes in creating a safe and judgement free relationship with his clients where healing and personal growth can flourish.
Al has experience at working in both inpatient and outpatient psychological and substance abuse facilities. He has worked with children and adolescents and adults in the areas of anxiety, depression, and substance abuse; as well as trauma and various types of compulsivity. Alan has extensive experience in testing for ADHD, Autism, and evaluation for guardianship. He believes in creating a safe and judgement free relationship with his clients where healing and personal growth can flourish.
David Ligeski LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jackson, MI 49201
Do you feel stuck or overwhelmed? Is anxiety or past trauma keeping you from reaching your goals? Are you yearning for fulfilling relationships and a meaningful career but feel trapped by fear and uncertainty? Envision waking up each day with renewed energy and enthusiasm, confidently making decisions, and embracing life fully in the present.
Do you feel stuck or overwhelmed? Is anxiety or past trauma keeping you from reaching your goals? Are you yearning for fulfilling relationships and a meaningful career but feel trapped by fear and uncertainty? Envision waking up each day with renewed energy and enthusiasm, confidently making decisions, and embracing life fully in the present.
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.
Rebecca Goldsmith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-C, EMDR-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jackson, MI 49203
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that there is much beauty and strength to be found in the process of becoming. The hurt, stress, anxiety, confusion, sadness, or anger that you are currently feeling doesn't have to be your life's story. As your therapist, I will walk beside you on your journey of healing and change, helping you reach the goals and outcomes that are uniquely yours.
I believe that there is much beauty and strength to be found in the process of becoming. The hurt, stress, anxiety, confusion, sadness, or anger that you are currently feeling doesn't have to be your life's story. As your therapist, I will walk beside you on your journey of healing and change, helping you reach the goals and outcomes that are uniquely yours.
If you are beginning your search for help I want to say congratulations. Recognizing the need for change and making the decision to reach out are both huge steps! Please feel validated in your courage! Sometimes life takes unexpected directions, or sometimes we are left with unhealed wounds from the past. These things can be hard to navigate alone. Being in the social work field for almost thirteen years, I have worked with people in a variety of phases of their life journey. As a licensed clinician, my true passion is helping others become the best version of themselves. Healing is possible!
If you are beginning your search for help I want to say congratulations. Recognizing the need for change and making the decision to reach out are both huge steps! Please feel validated in your courage! Sometimes life takes unexpected directions, or sometimes we are left with unhealed wounds from the past. These things can be hard to navigate alone. Being in the social work field for almost thirteen years, I have worked with people in a variety of phases of their life journey. As a licensed clinician, my true passion is helping others become the best version of themselves. Healing is possible!
I am honored to be a partner and COO of A Healing Place, LLC. I received my Master's in Social Work from the University of Michigan and my Bachelor's in Social Work from Siena Heights University. I have a passion for helping others find hope, healing, and freedom from eating disorders. I am also the co-founder of "Britt & TJ's Place," an organization working to create a stronger support network for individuals and families who are affected by an eating disorder.
I am honored to be a partner and COO of A Healing Place, LLC. I received my Master's in Social Work from the University of Michigan and my Bachelor's in Social Work from Siena Heights University. I have a passion for helping others find hope, healing, and freedom from eating disorders. I am also the co-founder of "Britt & TJ's Place," an organization working to create a stronger support network for individuals and families who are affected by an eating disorder.
Are you looking to take charge of your mental health? Some days our emotions can get the best of us and seem unbearable to handle on our own. Together we can establish some goals and a plan to gain control over your life. With an open mind and a little creativity, WE can accomplish anything!
Are you looking to take charge of your mental health? Some days our emotions can get the best of us and seem unbearable to handle on our own. Together we can establish some goals and a plan to gain control over your life. With an open mind and a little creativity, WE can accomplish anything!
Jamie Elizabeth Lightner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jackson, MI 49203
I believe that every human being truly has their own answers within themselves. My job is to come alongside you and help you discover yours. The pain of the past forms a belief about our identity for today. It is this skewed perception of self that actually keeps us at odds with our choices about our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Using different techniques, such as CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing, I help you process emotions, and identify limiting beliefs that have created roadblocks in your life. We work together to heal from pain, harness the power of true self-acceptance, and create peace and confidence.
I believe that every human being truly has their own answers within themselves. My job is to come alongside you and help you discover yours. The pain of the past forms a belief about our identity for today. It is this skewed perception of self that actually keeps us at odds with our choices about our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Using different techniques, such as CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing, I help you process emotions, and identify limiting beliefs that have created roadblocks in your life. We work together to heal from pain, harness the power of true self-acceptance, and create peace and confidence.
