Relationship Issues Therapists in Jackson, MI
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We make use of the therapeutic relationship and explore how past experiences are influencing our present ones in and out of our awareness.
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.
We make use of the therapeutic relationship and explore how past experiences are influencing our present ones in and out of our awareness.
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.
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Anna Petovello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CST
Verified Verified
Jackson, MI 49201 (Online Only)
I am an AASECT-certified Sex Therapist and a Licensed Social Worker able to work with clients from anywhere in the State of Michigan. I provide a safe space to explore where you came from, who you are now, and who you want to be in this world, alongside focusing on hard truths and circumstances. Clients who work with me will gain knowledge of the working relationship within themselves and the systems we may or may not choose in life.
I am an AASECT-certified Sex Therapist and a Licensed Social Worker able to work with clients from anywhere in the State of Michigan. I provide a safe space to explore where you came from, who you are now, and who you want to be in this world, alongside focusing on hard truths and circumstances. Clients who work with me will gain knowledge of the working relationship within themselves and the systems we may or may not choose in life.
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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.
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I specialize in treating children, adolescents and adults with anxiety, stress, anger, depression, family conflict, relationship issues, personal growth and spiritual issues, self-esteem, career concerns, and issues of grief and loss.
I believe that when people seek counseling it is because they want to make a change in their lives, improve a life situation, make a decision, solve a problem or have greater understanding and insight to their lives. Counseling is a trusting partnership between client and counselor. A process of looking at and integrating thoughts, feelings and actions in a safe environment. It is not about telling you how or when to change, but rather finding what works best for you. Effective counseling requires a commitment of time, energy, and active participation by both client and counselor.
I specialize in treating children, adolescents and adults with anxiety, stress, anger, depression, family conflict, relationship issues, personal growth and spiritual issues, self-esteem, career concerns, and issues of grief and loss.
I believe that when people seek counseling it is because they want to make a change in their lives, improve a life situation, make a decision, solve a problem or have greater understanding and insight to their lives. Counseling is a trusting partnership between client and counselor. A process of looking at and integrating thoughts, feelings and actions in a safe environment. It is not about telling you how or when to change, but rather finding what works best for you. Effective counseling requires a commitment of time, energy, and active participation by both client and counselor.
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Gail Brenton Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CCM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jackson, MI 49201
I have over 30 years of counseling and case management experience, helping clients with a variety of concerns: depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, codependency, boundaries, self-esteem, life adjustments, grief/loss, work-related concerns, substance use disorders, health issues, caregiver stress, etc. I can assist someone with short-term solution focused counseling, or more chronic concerns such as abuse and trauma. I also offer completion of the Substance Use Evaluation for Driver License Appeal in Michigan. I am also Board Certified Case Manager, as my "day job" is a CM in medical family practice.
I have over 30 years of counseling and case management experience, helping clients with a variety of concerns: depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, codependency, boundaries, self-esteem, life adjustments, grief/loss, work-related concerns, substance use disorders, health issues, caregiver stress, etc. I can assist someone with short-term solution focused counseling, or more chronic concerns such as abuse and trauma. I also offer completion of the Substance Use Evaluation for Driver License Appeal in Michigan. I am also Board Certified Case Manager, as my "day job" is a CM in medical family practice.
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Linda Sue Thomson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Jackson, MI 49201 (Online Only)
A core focus of my practice is helping couples bring joy and intimacy to their relationship.
It is my privilege and pleasure to work with adults in navigating life's challenges. Changes in relationships, family status, income, job status, children at home, health and more, create special challenges. It can really help to speak with a sympathetic, caring counselor who has been through it all. I specialize in helping clients work through empty nest transitions.
A core focus of my practice is helping couples bring joy and intimacy to their relationship.
It is my privilege and pleasure to work with adults in navigating life's challenges. Changes in relationships, family status, income, job status, children at home, health and more, create special challenges. It can really help to speak with a sympathetic, caring counselor who has been through it all. I specialize in helping clients work through empty nest transitions.
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I am a firm believer that we are not meant to do life alone. It is my hope that I can be one of the people in your life who can offer you the support you need to succeed. Whether you’re facing a major life transition, grieving the loss of a life or a relationship, dealing with family conflict, or navigating one of the many other life challenges we face as humans - my door is open to you.
I am a firm believer that we are not meant to do life alone. It is my hope that I can be one of the people in your life who can offer you the support you need to succeed. Whether you’re facing a major life transition, grieving the loss of a life or a relationship, dealing with family conflict, or navigating one of the many other life challenges we face as humans - my door is open to you.
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Dr. Karen Groth
Limited Licensed Psychologist, EdD, LLP, CCFC, CCSOTS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jackson, MI 49201
Life can be hard sometimes. Have you found yourself asking "How did I get here?" If your relationships are in trouble or you've found yourself involved in the legal system, it can be overwhelming. I can help. I offer individual, couples, and group therapy for individuals with relationship issues, infidelity, legal involvement, sexual behavior problems, and addictions. I also conduct psychological and forensic assessments, where we can dive deeper into your psychological functioning. I'd love to chat about how I can help.
Life can be hard sometimes. Have you found yourself asking "How did I get here?" If your relationships are in trouble or you've found yourself involved in the legal system, it can be overwhelming. I can help. I offer individual, couples, and group therapy for individuals with relationship issues, infidelity, legal involvement, sexual behavior problems, and addictions. I also conduct psychological and forensic assessments, where we can dive deeper into your psychological functioning. I'd love to chat about how I can help.
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The therapeutic relationship provides a safe and supportive environment for you, your child, or family to change what's not working.
What brings you to my office? The answers to this question are as varied as are the people who seek counseling with me. You may have a problem or disappointment with your health, self-esteem/worth, relationships, school, work, mood, or boundaries. People reach out to me when, despite being very capable, they have not been able to get their lives on the course that they desire. I believe that the changes and healing you want to accomplish can be brought about by the combination of my skills, your knowledge of yourself, and the strong working relationship that we will establish together.
The therapeutic relationship provides a safe and supportive environment for you, your child, or family to change what's not working.
What brings you to my office? The answers to this question are as varied as are the people who seek counseling with me. You may have a problem or disappointment with your health, self-esteem/worth, relationships, school, work, mood, or boundaries. People reach out to me when, despite being very capable, they have not been able to get their lives on the course that they desire. I believe that the changes and healing you want to accomplish can be brought about by the combination of my skills, your knowledge of yourself, and the strong working relationship that we will establish together.
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Elevate Counseling Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC
Verified Verified
Jackson, MI 49202 (Online Only)
My name is Kassie J. Weiland, I view therapy as a dynamic and evolving relationship. During my 30+ years working with youth and families, I’ve found my approach should be as unique as you are. You can expect me to be interactive, honest, and caring. Still, I will comfortably challenge you to talk about those issues holding you back and interfering in healing and becoming the person you want to be.
My name is Kassie J. Weiland, I view therapy as a dynamic and evolving relationship. During my 30+ years working with youth and families, I’ve found my approach should be as unique as you are. You can expect me to be interactive, honest, and caring. Still, I will comfortably challenge you to talk about those issues holding you back and interfering in healing and becoming the person you want to be.
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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.
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.
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Jennifer Koffeman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW, LLM, MSW, RCSWI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jackson, MI 49201 (Online Only)
Jennifer uses approaches such as mindfulness, motivational interviewing, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), emotional freedom tapping techniques, and holding of neurovascular reflex points to heal adults and teens who are struggling with anxiety, depression, body image, relationship problems, substance misuse, and other difficult misuses,.
Immediate openings via telehealth or phone. Jennifer takes a client-centered, positive approach to treatment. She seeks to create an environment in therapy where people can express themselves and heal from past harms and traumas while assisting clients in finding their purpose to succeed.
Jennifer uses approaches such as mindfulness, motivational interviewing, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), emotional freedom tapping techniques, and holding of neurovascular reflex points to heal adults and teens who are struggling with anxiety, depression, body image, relationship problems, substance misuse, and other difficult misuses,.
Immediate openings via telehealth or phone. Jennifer takes a client-centered, positive approach to treatment. She seeks to create an environment in therapy where people can express themselves and heal from past harms and traumas while assisting clients in finding their purpose to succeed.
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Jamie Elizabeth Lightner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jackson, MI 49203
As a "theracoach" I am passionate about empowering individuals to overcome self-criticism, doubt, sadness, anxiety, overwhelm, and relationship struggles.
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.
As a "theracoach" I am passionate about empowering individuals to overcome self-criticism, doubt, sadness, anxiety, overwhelm, and relationship struggles.
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.
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Cathi works with individuals, families, and couples to resolve relationship and parenting challenges throughout the lifespan.
Cathi has many years of experience providing care to both children and adults, including families and couples. She finds it most helpful to build trusting relationships through a supportive, non-judgmental client centered approach to help clients achieve their therapeutic goals. Cathi utilizes a variety of evidence based therapeutic approaches, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness and Psychoeducation to assist clients through the therapeutic process.
Cathi works with individuals, families, and couples to resolve relationship and parenting challenges throughout the lifespan.
Cathi has many years of experience providing care to both children and adults, including families and couples. She finds it most helpful to build trusting relationships through a supportive, non-judgmental client centered approach to help clients achieve their therapeutic goals. Cathi utilizes a variety of evidence based therapeutic approaches, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness and Psychoeducation to assist clients through the therapeutic process.
Mike Vanderwalker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
Jackson, MI 49203 (Online Only)
Specialties: Addictions (both substances and behaviors), mental health, dual diagnosis (combination of addictions and mental health), chronic pain, disruptive children, relationship problems, health care professionals, Christian counseling option.
I conceptualize people's lives as being like a recipe. If you (or I) put the ingredients into the bowl, we get a predictable final product- either good, bad or mixed. If you work with me we will figure out the good and the bad ingredients of your recipe. Some ingredients are beyond your control, some are not. We will then figure out how you can keep the bad ingredients out and the good ingredients in your life. What do you want your life to look like? Are you willing to pay the price to achieve that recipe?
Specialties: Addictions (both substances and behaviors), mental health, dual diagnosis (combination of addictions and mental health), chronic pain, disruptive children, relationship problems, health care professionals, Christian counseling option.
I conceptualize people's lives as being like a recipe. If you (or I) put the ingredients into the bowl, we get a predictable final product- either good, bad or mixed. If you work with me we will figure out the good and the bad ingredients of your recipe. Some ingredients are beyond your control, some are not. We will then figure out how you can keep the bad ingredients out and the good ingredients in your life. What do you want your life to look like? Are you willing to pay the price to achieve that recipe?
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I specialize, but am not limited to, working with individuals who are struggling with PTSD, depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, and life transitions.
I am devoted to meeting people where they are in their walk of life to help others grow and overcome challenges and difficult circumstances. I use a strength-based approach. I work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages and backgrounds. I am devoted to building a therapeutic alliance with individuals to genuinely understand and know the individuals that I work with. I believe in empowering others to find their own strengths, confidence and learn to love who they are.
I specialize, but am not limited to, working with individuals who are struggling with PTSD, depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, and life transitions.
I am devoted to meeting people where they are in their walk of life to help others grow and overcome challenges and difficult circumstances. I use a strength-based approach. I work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages and backgrounds. I am devoted to building a therapeutic alliance with individuals to genuinely understand and know the individuals that I work with. I believe in empowering others to find their own strengths, confidence and learn to love who they are.
In addition to specializing in treatment with adolescents in the schools, she has worked with a variety of mental health disorders in the past seven years, providing care for both children and adults in her private practice. Carol has treated anxiety, depression, trauma related disorders, bi-polar disorder, adjustment disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance use disorders and grief. She has worked with clients on relationship challenges, parenting education, and behavior management issues.
In addition to specializing in treatment with adolescents in the schools, she has worked with a variety of mental health disorders in the past seven years, providing care for both children and adults in her private practice. Carol has treated anxiety, depression, trauma related disorders, bi-polar disorder, adjustment disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance use disorders and grief. She has worked with clients on relationship challenges, parenting education, and behavior management issues.
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Megan Renee Bentley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RN, BSN, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jackson, MI 49203 (Online Only)
Greetings. Facing life's complexities? I'm here for you. As a Registered Nurse with a decade's experience, I specialize in nuanced support for trauma, relationship intricacies, family issues, anxiety, and depression. In relationship dynamics, I help navigate challenges—communication breakdowns, trust issues, and past experiences' impact. Whether it's romantic relationships, family dynamics, or friendships, my goal is healthier connections. For family issues, we untangle complexities—communication barriers, generational patterns, impacting overall well-being.
Greetings. Facing life's complexities? I'm here for you. As a Registered Nurse with a decade's experience, I specialize in nuanced support for trauma, relationship intricacies, family issues, anxiety, and depression. In relationship dynamics, I help navigate challenges—communication breakdowns, trust issues, and past experiences' impact. Whether it's romantic relationships, family dynamics, or friendships, my goal is healthier connections. For family issues, we untangle complexities—communication barriers, generational patterns, impacting overall well-being.
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We also focus on working with families and adults on relationship problems, depression and anxiety disorders.
Welcome to Jackson Healing Clinic where you will find a supportive atmosphere as you work through life's problems and challenges. Our main goal is to help you heal from trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns as you tap into your strengths in order to achieve your goals. Using conventional and evidence based approaches, we evaluate each client's strengths and develop a framework through which change can take place. We blend many types of research-based theories and practices to find the unique strategy to help clients achieve feelings of control.
We also focus on working with families and adults on relationship problems, depression and anxiety disorders.
Welcome to Jackson Healing Clinic where you will find a supportive atmosphere as you work through life's problems and challenges. Our main goal is to help you heal from trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns as you tap into your strengths in order to achieve your goals. Using conventional and evidence based approaches, we evaluate each client's strengths and develop a framework through which change can take place. We blend many types of research-based theories and practices to find the unique strategy to help clients achieve feelings of control.
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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.
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Relationship Issues Therapists
While need for human connection appears to be innate, the ability to form healthy, loving relationships is learned. Some evidence suggests that the ability to form a stable relationship starts to form in infancy, in a child's earliest experiences with a caregiver who reliably meets the infant's needs for food, care, warmth, protection, stimulation, and social contact. Such relationships are not destiny, but they are theorized to establish deeply ingrained patterns of relating to others. The end of a relationship, however, is often a source of great psychological anguish.