Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Kalkaska, MI
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"Learning, Healing, Growing" is my goal for your journey in life. I work from a Cognitive Behavorial Therapy system and take a mindfulness approach. I believe that our daily activities are based on our thinking processes. I like to teach hollistic approaches to dealing with life issues (deep breathing, mindfulness, meditation, etc.) and incorporating positive thinking into sessions. This works with many life issues: depression, stress/anxiety, emotional issues, grief, relationship issues, etc. I have experience with couples, helping to find communication errors and helping to relieve some of the issues that cause the space between two people grow larger.
"Learning, Healing, Growing" is my goal for your journey in life. I work from a Cognitive Behavorial Therapy system and take a mindfulness approach. I believe that our daily activities are based on our thinking processes. I like to teach hollistic approaches to dealing with life issues (deep breathing, mindfulness, meditation, etc.) and incorporating positive thinking into sessions. This works with many life issues: depression, stress/anxiety, emotional issues, grief, relationship issues, etc. I have experience with couples, helping to find communication errors and helping to relieve some of the issues that cause the space between two people grow larger.
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As a counselor, I am dedicated to supporting clients in managing emotions that disrupt their daily lives. I collaborate with each individual to help them overcome challenges through a solution-focused and person-centered approach. I firmly believe that everyone possesses the ability to initiate change within themselves and discover their greater purpose in life. My expertise enables me to assist clients in building a stronger foundation to achieve greater happiness.
As a counselor, I am dedicated to supporting clients in managing emotions that disrupt their daily lives. I collaborate with each individual to help them overcome challenges through a solution-focused and person-centered approach. I firmly believe that everyone possesses the ability to initiate change within themselves and discover their greater purpose in life. My expertise enables me to assist clients in building a stronger foundation to achieve greater happiness.
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Margaret (Maggie) Hartmann - Begin Again Counseling Pllc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
Kalkaska, MI 49646 (Online Only)
My focus is women and adult individuals seeking support with trauma, substance use/addiction, co-occurring disorders, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief, loss, aging, relationships and co-dependence. Perceptions can and do change throughout our lives. It is never too late to begin again and there is always hope! Therapy serves as a vehicle to help you safely navigate your learning and personal growth, and to open doors to new possibilities. Together, through non-judgmental supportive guidance, we’ll develop skills that are the best fit to empower and enable the attainment of the life you desire!
My focus is women and adult individuals seeking support with trauma, substance use/addiction, co-occurring disorders, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief, loss, aging, relationships and co-dependence. Perceptions can and do change throughout our lives. It is never too late to begin again and there is always hope! Therapy serves as a vehicle to help you safely navigate your learning and personal growth, and to open doors to new possibilities. Together, through non-judgmental supportive guidance, we’ll develop skills that are the best fit to empower and enable the attainment of the life you desire!
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Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, isolation, trauma, grief or an addiction? Our behavioral health team specializes in helping people with these types of challenges. We also offer Psychiatric Services as well as Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction. We see healing as a two way street. It is a partnership. We are all in this together.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, isolation, trauma, grief or an addiction? Our behavioral health team specializes in helping people with these types of challenges. We also offer Psychiatric Services as well as Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction. We see healing as a two way street. It is a partnership. We are all in this together.
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Jenn Strange
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kalkaska, MI 49646
Providing a safe and supportive environment for a client to work on their issues is of the utmost importance for me. I truly try to meet clients where they are at in terms of their issues while providing encouraging and non-judgmental feedback. An individual looking to explore issues, enhance coping skills, and create positive change in their life is the ideal client for my practice. I'm honored anytime a client chooses to allow me to be part of their journey.
Providing a safe and supportive environment for a client to work on their issues is of the utmost importance for me. I truly try to meet clients where they are at in terms of their issues while providing encouraging and non-judgmental feedback. An individual looking to explore issues, enhance coping skills, and create positive change in their life is the ideal client for my practice. I'm honored anytime a client chooses to allow me to be part of their journey.
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Calming Connections Counseling Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Kalkaska, MI 49646
Do the demands of life have you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and anxious? Are these feelings making it difficult to manage daily tasks or enjoy the present moment? Whatever you are experiencing, know that you are not alone! My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment to navigate through life’s challenges, while building positive coping skills. These skills will help contribute to a greater sense of well-being.
Do the demands of life have you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and anxious? Are these feelings making it difficult to manage daily tasks or enjoy the present moment? Whatever you are experiencing, know that you are not alone! My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment to navigate through life’s challenges, while building positive coping skills. These skills will help contribute to a greater sense of well-being.
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I am passionate about working with children, families and individuals, and am committed to supporting clients as they navigate through daily life and the difficulties that sometimes comes with it. I believe in taking a person where they are at and creating a treatment plan that will best meet their needs to reinforce positive outcomes. My professional experiences and trainings have included a wide array of various treatment models and I welcome the opportunity to explore the model that would be best for each individual person and situation.
I am passionate about working with children, families and individuals, and am committed to supporting clients as they navigate through daily life and the difficulties that sometimes comes with it. I believe in taking a person where they are at and creating a treatment plan that will best meet their needs to reinforce positive outcomes. My professional experiences and trainings have included a wide array of various treatment models and I welcome the opportunity to explore the model that would be best for each individual person and situation.
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Lindsay K. King
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Kalkaska, MI 49646
Waitlist for new clients
“You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop.”-Rumi. You matter. What you think and feel matters. How you are treated matters. What you have been through matters. Perhaps you are a new mom, feeling overwhelmed and scared to admit things aren’t picture perfect. Perhaps you’re going though a hard transition, and feeling alone, lost, or confused. Maybe you’re no longer sure a relationship, or a job, is right for you, and are tired of not feeling seen or heard, valued or understood. Maybe constant worrying, or a hurtful past, is keeping you from living your life the way you want-with laughter, love, and hope.
“You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop.”-Rumi. You matter. What you think and feel matters. How you are treated matters. What you have been through matters. Perhaps you are a new mom, feeling overwhelmed and scared to admit things aren’t picture perfect. Perhaps you’re going though a hard transition, and feeling alone, lost, or confused. Maybe you’re no longer sure a relationship, or a job, is right for you, and are tired of not feeling seen or heard, valued or understood. Maybe constant worrying, or a hurtful past, is keeping you from living your life the way you want-with laughter, love, and hope.
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Lisa Lederer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kalkaska, MI 49646
Not accepting new clients
Life is difficult, transitions can be hard. Things can go along well and then you can find yourself uncertain about past, present and future. Uncertainty can bring about further emotional challenges, feelings of sadness, confusion, worry and possibly fear. Healing can be discovered within the self and having someone come along side providing safety and guidance can help the process. Experiences in life have a tendency to shape who we become, our thoughts and our beliefs. Some experiences unknowingly can close avenues of growth and potential. I believe in the importance of knowing, understanding and accepting self.
Life is difficult, transitions can be hard. Things can go along well and then you can find yourself uncertain about past, present and future. Uncertainty can bring about further emotional challenges, feelings of sadness, confusion, worry and possibly fear. Healing can be discovered within the self and having someone come along side providing safety and guidance can help the process. Experiences in life have a tendency to shape who we become, our thoughts and our beliefs. Some experiences unknowingly can close avenues of growth and potential. I believe in the importance of knowing, understanding and accepting self.
Online Therapists
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Accepting new clients! I enjoy working with clients as they make empowering discoveries about themselves while delving into the complicated stuff of life. My clients experience a non-judgmental, caring, and relaxing atmosphere that promotes personal growth and healing. I use an individualized and integrated approach which includes Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and a Positive Psychology model. My goal is always to help my clients recognize their inherent strengths so they can realize their full potential.
Accepting new clients! I enjoy working with clients as they make empowering discoveries about themselves while delving into the complicated stuff of life. My clients experience a non-judgmental, caring, and relaxing atmosphere that promotes personal growth and healing. I use an individualized and integrated approach which includes Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and a Positive Psychology model. My goal is always to help my clients recognize their inherent strengths so they can realize their full potential.
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For 20+ years I have trained and practiced mindfulness and other meditative/insight techniques which I find to be simple and effective tools for building resiliency and compassion.
Counseling is an opportunity to explore the beautiful, but often messy experience of being human. Suffering is an unavoidable part of life, made much harder by the stories we tell ourselves about who we are. We are bombarded on all sides with messages that we are somehow less than. It is my sincere desire to create a safe space where you are genuinely accepted. A space where you can explore what you would like to change and discover new possibilities.
For 20+ years I have trained and practiced mindfulness and other meditative/insight techniques which I find to be simple and effective tools for building resiliency and compassion.
Counseling is an opportunity to explore the beautiful, but often messy experience of being human. Suffering is an unavoidable part of life, made much harder by the stories we tell ourselves about who we are. We are bombarded on all sides with messages that we are somehow less than. It is my sincere desire to create a safe space where you are genuinely accepted. A space where you can explore what you would like to change and discover new possibilities.
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Elizabeth Simpson
Marriage & Family Therapist, Elizabeth Simpson, LMFT
Verified Verified
Charlevoix, MI 49720
Waitlist for new clients
Regular yoga and mindfulness practice are effective in helping people with the management of anxiety, chronic pain, and recovery from trauma.
I help people address mental health issues through a combination of highly individualized therapy and lifestyle interventions. I have extensive experience treating depression and other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders and trauma. I help people better understand how their attitudes and behaviors are influenced by their life experience and current environment, so change is possible. My approach is highly collaborative and flexible, and I work with my clients to maximize the benefits of therapy by helping them develop supports and opportunities for growth outside scheduled sessions.
Regular yoga and mindfulness practice are effective in helping people with the management of anxiety, chronic pain, and recovery from trauma.
I help people address mental health issues through a combination of highly individualized therapy and lifestyle interventions. I have extensive experience treating depression and other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders and trauma. I help people better understand how their attitudes and behaviors are influenced by their life experience and current environment, so change is possible. My approach is highly collaborative and flexible, and I work with my clients to maximize the benefits of therapy by helping them develop supports and opportunities for growth outside scheduled sessions.
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I have been using person centered therapy, mindfulness and strength based therapy for over twenty five years.
Kaleidoscope Counseling specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults and families. I am experienced in working with trauma such as sexual or physical abuse, parenting issues, anxiety, depression, and substance use disorder. All Counseling is confidential with a personalized approach for each client. The goal of therapy at Kaleidoscope Counseling is to help develop skills and techniques to navigate your life journey. Our initial meeting will provide an opportunity to complete a comprehensive client assessment. This will be a ninety minute appointment. In the following appointment, we will agree on a treatment plan with your individual measurable goals to include frequency and length of attendance.
I have been using person centered therapy, mindfulness and strength based therapy for over twenty five years.
Kaleidoscope Counseling specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults and families. I am experienced in working with trauma such as sexual or physical abuse, parenting issues, anxiety, depression, and substance use disorder. All Counseling is confidential with a personalized approach for each client. The goal of therapy at Kaleidoscope Counseling is to help develop skills and techniques to navigate your life journey. Our initial meeting will provide an opportunity to complete a comprehensive client assessment. This will be a ninety minute appointment. In the following appointment, we will agree on a treatment plan with your individual measurable goals to include frequency and length of attendance.
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Linda Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49684
When counseling children, teens and families, I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with mindfulness, play, art, sand tray and narrative approaches.
I enjoy counseling children, adolescents & adults in addressing their cognitive, behavioral & emotional challenges. I support my clients through individualized therapeutic approaches to help them understand & express their emotions in developmentally appropriate & healthy ways. I provide therapy for children, adolescents & their families experiencing challenges such as divorce, adoption, anxiety, depression, bullying, self-esteem, medical procedures, domestic violence, abuse & neglect, grief & loss, self-harm, trauma and PTSD. I also offer counseling for military families and understand the unique stress they face. I utilize a strengths-based approach to counsel children, teens & adults to help them gain confidence in their abilities to face challenges head on.
When counseling children, teens and families, I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with mindfulness, play, art, sand tray and narrative approaches.
I enjoy counseling children, adolescents & adults in addressing their cognitive, behavioral & emotional challenges. I support my clients through individualized therapeutic approaches to help them understand & express their emotions in developmentally appropriate & healthy ways. I provide therapy for children, adolescents & their families experiencing challenges such as divorce, adoption, anxiety, depression, bullying, self-esteem, medical procedures, domestic violence, abuse & neglect, grief & loss, self-harm, trauma and PTSD. I also offer counseling for military families and understand the unique stress they face. I utilize a strengths-based approach to counsel children, teens & adults to help them gain confidence in their abilities to face challenges head on.
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I earned my master’s degree in Professional Counseling in 2014 and started my private practice in 2015. I have provided care for clients dealing with end of life, chronic illness/pain, bereavement, abuse, addiction, codependence, mood disorders, personality disorders, neurodivergence, job loss, and relationship conflicts. I have facilitated group therapy for grief and loss, substance use disorder treatment, and anger management. I was an invited lecturer to Families Against Narcotics to educate, facilitate discussion, and extend resources. I provide CBT, mindfulness training, inner-child work, guided imagery, and skill-building.
I earned my master’s degree in Professional Counseling in 2014 and started my private practice in 2015. I have provided care for clients dealing with end of life, chronic illness/pain, bereavement, abuse, addiction, codependence, mood disorders, personality disorders, neurodivergence, job loss, and relationship conflicts. I have facilitated group therapy for grief and loss, substance use disorder treatment, and anger management. I was an invited lecturer to Families Against Narcotics to educate, facilitate discussion, and extend resources. I provide CBT, mindfulness training, inner-child work, guided imagery, and skill-building.
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Megan L. Currell
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
Petoskey, MI 49770
Waitlist for new clients
I provide psychotherapy services for individuals 18 years and older. My areas of interest and expertise include but are not limited to: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma/Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Stress Reduction, Adjustment/Phase of Life Transitions, Mindfulness, Lifestyle Enhancement, Sleep, and Behavior/Habit Change.
I provide psychotherapy services for individuals 18 years and older. My areas of interest and expertise include but are not limited to: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma/Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Stress Reduction, Adjustment/Phase of Life Transitions, Mindfulness, Lifestyle Enhancement, Sleep, and Behavior/Habit Change.
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Kimberly Zimmer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
I practice using a person-centered strengths-based approach, as well as EMDR, CBT, and Mindfulness.
Life today can have a profound impact on over all well-being. If you are struggling today and looking to find some hope to help guide you through the storm, I may be the therapist you are looking for. The relationship between a client and a therapist is the key to a successful therapeutic experience. I invite you into a nonjudgmental environment that provides empowerment, safety, trust, empathy, and active listening I believe the focus should be on the whole self; body, mind, and spirit. Through support, inner strength, and hope, I truly believe that healing is possible.
I practice using a person-centered strengths-based approach, as well as EMDR, CBT, and Mindfulness.
Life today can have a profound impact on over all well-being. If you are struggling today and looking to find some hope to help guide you through the storm, I may be the therapist you are looking for. The relationship between a client and a therapist is the key to a successful therapeutic experience. I invite you into a nonjudgmental environment that provides empowerment, safety, trust, empathy, and active listening I believe the focus should be on the whole self; body, mind, and spirit. Through support, inner strength, and hope, I truly believe that healing is possible.
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The path to healing starts here. Finding a therapist that is a good fit for you is a very personal and important decision. My name is Daeun (pronounced Ta-un) and I have worked closely with a number of children and adolescents, using play, sand tray, senses and art therapeutically to help work through trauma and family conflicts. I am equally devoted and qualified to work with adults and implement a variety of treatment methods including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
The path to healing starts here. Finding a therapist that is a good fit for you is a very personal and important decision. My name is Daeun (pronounced Ta-un) and I have worked closely with a number of children and adolescents, using play, sand tray, senses and art therapeutically to help work through trauma and family conflicts. I am equally devoted and qualified to work with adults and implement a variety of treatment methods including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
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Connective Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Traverse City, MI 49686
I integrate techniques from Person-Centered Therapy along with EMDR, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to empower my clients to better cope with stress, anxieties, depression, and emotional or physical pain.
Book with me now by clicking on my website! Are you thinking about making positive changes in your life? You've come this far, nice work! Let's take the next steps together. I believe we all have strengths we can use to navigate life's inevitable challenges, whether it's overcoming anxious thoughts, navigating the ups and downs of adolescence and parenting, or improving the quality of your relationships.
I integrate techniques from Person-Centered Therapy along with EMDR, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to empower my clients to better cope with stress, anxieties, depression, and emotional or physical pain.
Book with me now by clicking on my website! Are you thinking about making positive changes in your life? You've come this far, nice work! Let's take the next steps together. I believe we all have strengths we can use to navigate life's inevitable challenges, whether it's overcoming anxious thoughts, navigating the ups and downs of adolescence and parenting, or improving the quality of your relationships.
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Melissa Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Midland, MI 48640
I offer several treatment modalities customized to meet your needs, including DBT, CBT, psychoanalysis, personality/identity, attachment, core belief/schema work, relationship & communication skills and mindfulness.
Hi there! My name is Melissa Davis. I am a licensed professional counselor and clinical supervisor. I’ve been in the field of human behavior and psychology since 1999 and I hold two state licenses beginning 2003. I absolutely love my work. What I do is give normalcy to your weirdness. I will help you accept yourself. I will help you heal, tapping into the deeper understandings that you already know. They are within you. I will help empower you with creative ideas and skills so you can live more fulfilled life that is more aligned to who you really are, alleviating unnecessary stressors.
I offer several treatment modalities customized to meet your needs, including DBT, CBT, psychoanalysis, personality/identity, attachment, core belief/schema work, relationship & communication skills and mindfulness.
Hi there! My name is Melissa Davis. I am a licensed professional counselor and clinical supervisor. I’ve been in the field of human behavior and psychology since 1999 and I hold two state licenses beginning 2003. I absolutely love my work. What I do is give normalcy to your weirdness. I will help you accept yourself. I will help you heal, tapping into the deeper understandings that you already know. They are within you. I will help empower you with creative ideas and skills so you can live more fulfilled life that is more aligned to who you really are, alleviating unnecessary stressors.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behavior through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.