Gottman Method Therapists in Kentwood, MI

Our lives are stories and we all want them to be stories worth telling, that give us hope. Maybe you long to rewrite the story you are living. I believe everyone has the ability to change their story. Whether you are a couple, a family, or an individual, you can have hope. I desire to walk alongside you in your struggles and help you to forge a new path. Sometimes all it takes is a listening ear; sometimes it takes long, hard work. But you have the choice-to step out in courage and to start writing a new story.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Art Therapist I have worked in several different settings, from inpatient mental health, to private practice. Using a person- centered approach, I am passionate about helping others cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, difficult life transitions and the vulnerabilities these experiences may cause. Given my education and experience, I am well suited to treat mood disorders such as depression, anxiety based disorders, attachment issues and dysfunctional behaviors. "We don't have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to'- said Brene Brown".

I view therapy as a collaborate space where it is safe to share life’s difficulties. I find joy in working together to learn to cope with stressors and develop healthy habits for better managing relationships, mental health concerns, and whatever situation might be important in that moment. I enjoy working with adults and couples. My primary areas of expertise include treating mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, as well as working with adjustment disorders and substance use disorders. Therapy is about helping people through situational life stressors or relationship conflicts.

Sometimes life brings challenges that leave us standing in need of additional support. You may find yourself surviving anxiety, hurt in relationship, grieved by loss, or trying to find footing in a life transition. You may desire a safe space to lament, to ask questions, to learn, and to build upon your strengths. I will partner with you, as you work to understand and address the challenges before you.

All evening times filled currently but accepting daytime appointments. I am honored to support couples, families and individuals who want to begin to explore difficulties within their relationships. I offer a relational space that focuses on feeling safe and understood. My approach is from a family systems lens with somatic influences. My specialty is relationship repair through emotional exploration. My ideal client includes family and couple relationships, sexual intimacy, non-traditional families, addiction, high conflict, the family court system, play therapy, and more.

For whatever reason you are seeking therapy, I want to commend you for taking this first step. I am here for you. For me, the relationship between client and therapist is crucial. It is my goal to create a safe space for my clients to feel comfortable and cared for. Being vulnerable is not easy and having a judgement-free and compassionate environment is essential for us to work together toward your therapy goals.Using a strength-based lens I love to empower my clients to help them recognize their inner strengths. I work from a humanistic approach where I aim to understand my clients from their own identities and upbringing.

Relationships are the engine of human survival. Whether you are troubled and unsure about a relationship, want to build a healthier and more vibrant relationship, or need to recover from a bad relationship, I will help you identify the core challenges and find a path to achieving your best life and best relationships. I am Karen Robertson, LMSW, wife, mother, creative spirit, and a lifelong student of relationships and how people work (or don't) together. I would be honored to help you with the relationship that is troubling you.

I interlace myriad strategies for assuaging complex trauma, increasing vulnerability, improving emotional and physical intimacy, strengthening relationships, and decreasing the disconnecting symptoms of anxiety, depression, and personality disorders, specifically Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD).

I have over ten years of experience providing psychological and counseling services in outpatient and residential treatment settings. I have had the privilege to work with many individuals, couples and families struggling with a variety of challenges, and have specialized training in a range of psychological treatment options. An initial phone conversation is welcomed.

Do you feel anxious, sad, or stressed out from trying to navigate life on your own? Do you feel misunderstood, disconnected from loved ones, or stuck in patterns you feel powerless to change? Are you questioning aspects of your identity, striving to find a purpose, or deconstructing from beliefs which cause you internal conflict? If so, you have come to the right place. I believe that no question is inappropriate to ask, no issue is too challenging to face, and everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. My goal is to create a safe space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment or shame.

We all could use a little help sometimes with this business of being human. Anxiety, depression, and relationship conflicts can weigh us down and keep us from flourishing. I guide clients to develop healthier thinking patterns and coping strategies, increase mindful attention to your inner life, and develop the capacity to embrace the broad spectrum of human emotions to empower you to live the life you want.

We all face challenges, but we don't need to face them alone. When you struggle with relationship issues, depression/anxiety, or other personal crises, you may feel alone, stuck, and helpless. As your therapist, I will come alongside you and help you to move forward with a greater sense of well-being and empowerment.

Jennifer has been working in the field since 2008 with children, adolescents and adults. She has experience in the areas of depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, family adjustment and life change events. She has a special interest in the LGBTQIA+ populations. She appreciates partnering with clients as they navigate life’s many challenges. Jennifer often works from a balance of interpersonal, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapies. She appreciates that a therapeutic relationship is built on trust and respect.

If you’re feeling like your life has been derailed by depression, anxiety, trauma, or alcohol or drug use-- it may feel like you can’t move on. Counseling provides an opportunity to work through these difficulties in a safe place and can greatly improve any life. There is hope for you and your life.

When thinking about the clients I most enjoy working with I imagine the people who are willing to put in the work, even when it can be challenging. They want to know more about themselves, their experience and how to be the best version of themselves. Willing to explore how their experiences and relationships have shaped them over the years as well as how to heal from some of them as well. It can be difficult at times to determine exact goals prior to coming into therapy so we can figure those out together.