BlueCross BlueShield Therapists in Lansing, MI

I became a therapist because I believe we all deserve a safe space to process. In this safe space, it is my goal to provide clients with an environment where they may fully be their authentic self. I specialize in providing services to individuals seeking support for trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA+ concerns, life transitions, career exploration, relationship concerns, attachment work, grief and loss, and identity exploration.

Being a highly sensitive person, struggling with self-esteem and feeling overwhelmed can be draining. Maybe you are struggling with anxiety or negative thoughts about yourself and are feeling ready for therapy. Turning to family and friends can be great, but therapy is a place where the focus is all on you. Reaching out for help is courageous and caring towards yourself. To find clarity, it helps to have someone truly listen to you. When you are heard, you find what it is you value and need. Having support in therapy can lead you towards empowerment and confidence.

I would like to help my clients on their journey of self-discovery. I feel it is important for one to understand all that makes them who they are and how they function, so that when they make goals, they are able to achieve them. If you are struggling through anxiety, depression, trauma, or low self-worth, then I want to work with you, whether it means working with you and your partner, your family or on your own. When you are able to understand yourself and your needs, then the tools and skills needed to help you are easier to select and be more useful in our counseling together.

Have you experienced a situation or an event that has caused you emotional pain and a loss of self? Does it interfere with the way you want to live? Everyone experiences emotional trauma whether little or big. Psychological trauma is defined as an emotional wound that creates distress or a disruption in your life. I specialize in helping others through the traumas of their life. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30+ years of experience. My overall passion is to encourage, empower and support others as they follow the journey of their heart.

Dinah Weststrate LMSW, fully licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience. Earning a bachelors in Social Work from Saginaw Valley State University and a masters in Social Work from Michigan State University. Dinah has experience working primarily with adults and some family systems, with chronic mental illness, depression, brain injury, chronic medical conditions, and major life changes.

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! My true passion is helping others work through the difficulties that life often presents us. I will provide a safe, non-judgmental environment in which we work together towards change and to address current life barriers. I have experience working with all age groups. I utilize a variety of treatment modalities including a strengths based perspective and person centered therapy. We will work together to come up with a plan that works best for you and your life circumstances. I look forward to working together to come up with solutions to live a more fulfilling life.

I have interdisciplinary work experiences, including work in a stepdown Psychiatric Hospital, Oncology, Palliative Care, Primary Care, Rehabilitation Center, Psychological Research Administrator/ Psychometrist work, Developmental Disabilities, and Private Practice. I also have experience in crisis interventions, behavioral health interventions, and ABA Therapy. Additionally, the particular value I took from these experiences was to increase resiliency and work towards managing symptoms and making them more tolerable.

Accepting Clients!! & Accepting Therapists Needing Supervision. Substance abuse and depression began to impact my family when I was young. I have deep compassion for those struggling with the disease of addiction. By utilizing my knowledge and empathy for these individuals, I am able to assist them in their therapeutic processes. I have over 10 years worth of experience within the mental health field, whether it be working with individuals in the criminal justice system or conducting individual, family therapy, and couples therapy. I am currently accepting clients for a variety of mental health concerns at Right Direction Counseling

My mission is to provide effective support as you navigate your way to better mental and physical health. I offer this support with a humanistic lens, attuned to your unique needs and personality. It is constructed on evidenced-based practice with a body-mind-spirit approach and pulls from each person’s innate strengths and abilities. Together we can work toward growth, healing, and wellness.

I offer a compassionate, flexible, safe space for people who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma or strong feelings of grief over the loss of a loved one. My goal is to help you stop feeling overwhelmed and start guiding you to where things feel manageable again. I take great joy in providing you a place to feel the difficult things you need to feel, explore your thoughts, feelings, goals and really accept you for who you are and where you are in your current life circumstances.

I chose the path of becoming a therapist because I strongly believe that everyone deserves to have a space where they feel truly heard, understood, and supported. Delving deeper into the realm of sex therapy, I hold the conviction that our sexuality lies at the very core of our identity, and it is essential for each individual to feel empowered and confident in this aspect of themselves. The journey of therapy is a challenging and deeply personal one for each person, which is why my primary focus as a clinician is to approach each client with empathy, understanding, and unwavering honesty.

Chelsea Litwiller is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan who has been practicing since 2019. She has a Bachelors in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Child and Youth Development and a Masters in Clinical Social Work from Michigan State University. Chelsea has an energetic and positive personality that helps her connect well with children, teens, and young adults. She believes in building a strong connection with clients first, using empathy and humor, to make sessions more relaxed for clients and ensure they feel safe to be themselves and share their story with her.

There are times when we need a little help getting through the anxiety, worry and other stressors that pull us down. The function of counseling is a journey of self-exploration, meant to increase the level of self-understanding and self-awareness. It is my job as the counselor to help foster and nurture that level of growth by creating a safe and supportive environment. People change in a variety of ways therefore I use several psychological theories to practice from.

My goal is to create a space where clients can feel comfortable and empowered to explore who they are so that they may become their authentic self. I am a strong believer in the relationship between therapist and client being a collaborative one, where you have just as much of a say in your treatment and will always be met from a place of non-judgment and curiosity. As a neurodivergent, queer woman, I understand all too well how difficult it can be to find real affirming care and just how relieving it is to find someone who actually "gets it." I aim to work from an antiracist, intersectional, sex positive, antiableist perspective.

I'm a Licensed Master Social Worker based in Michigan. I received my master’s from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI and have been practicing for 20 years. I help adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, stress relationship issues and burnout to become the best versions of themselves.

If it has come time to make behavioral changes that can transform into positive pro-social skills (weight loss, quitting smoking, better parenting, vocational training, basic needs training, and many obsessive behaviors. At the same time, it coincides with marriage/couple counseling, families, and individual sessions. Please reach out and chart a new path and see a new cusp of opportunities.

Krista Stevens has been working in the helping profession of micro and macro practice for over 15 years. She is a fully licensed Master level therapist with a degree in clinical social work from Michigan State University and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Oakland University. Krista brings professional background and lived perspective from her work in child welfare since 2011. In the clinical setting she specializes in walking alongside children and their care takers, young adults, and women in their 30's through a trauma informed lens. She is currently focused on work with clients between 6 to 39 years of age.

If this is your 1st or your 100th time seeking therapy, I want to let you know that you are one step closer to a better and healthier lifestyle. Harboring secret thoughts, feelings, shame, and guilt can be very difficult to handle on your own. Sharing these with a stranger can be difficult as well, but I do want to reassure you, it will be easier.

As human beings, we are constantly striving toward becoming our most authentic selves. When we are living life authentically, we can envision a clear path toward what is truly important to us, and can build a life filled with purpose and joy. This journey toward authenticity can become complicated by challenges such as life stressors, past trauma, mental health issues, and more. When these challenges arise, I aim to provide guidance to my clients in helping them re-align with their values and come back to what is most important in their lives, once again illuminating the path toward authenticity.