Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Lapeer, MI

I implement a straight- forward holistic approach to care, while maintaining a nurturing, non-judgmental, and empathetic therapeutic environment. I believe achieving a greater level of wellness and fulfillment through self-awareness and acceptance helps to contribute to individual and relational growth, along with positively impacting the creation of a happy, healthy lifestyle. Further, I bring real-life experiences coupled with professional knowledge and expertise into the clinical setting, which helps to create a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients.

I'm a psychotherapist with a passion for helping people change their lives. I'm an author and podcaster. I specialize in anxiety, depression, addiction, menopause, family, women's issues, and weight loss. I myself have been in recovery for over 21 years from alcohol. I help people with the goal of living happy fulfilling lives. I believe that everyone deserves happiness and that laughter is a great healer. I'm spiritual, I practice meditation and exercise daily. I feel animals are beneficial to healing all people. I was in the addiction field for many years specializing in opiate dependency.

Willows Edge prides itself on not being your “traditional” therapy center. We provide comprehensive services that encompass the mind, body, and spirit in a nonclinical, nonjudgmental environment. We offer all of our clients unconditional positive regard with a belief that ALL people deserve quality care. Our clients leave with a new sense of purpose and well-being. Counseling is offered to individuals of all ages (3 to senior), couples and families, and we encompass all areas of concerns. Our philosophy is to be the premier center for all psychological, creative, intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual needs to all people.

Stressed, depressed, overwhelmed? When you feel you have no one to talk with who understands you and really listens, its time to reach out for help. You are unique and so are your problems. When you believe there is no hope, there is. If your coping methods are no longer working and you are sabotaging your health and relationships, its time to learn new ways to cope. You deserve to feel better, think clearer, regain hope, and trust in someone again. You may be tired of weight loss programs that don't work and tired of being overweight but not knowing what to do about it.

I believe that within every person you have the tools to find what you need, but sometimes it is difficult to know where to start. My role as a therapist is to build a safe and nonjudgmental partnership to support you in connecting with your own inner wisdom and capacity for growth, healing, and transformation. I combine your knowledge of your own life with my training and experience to support you as a whole person in the context of your intersecting identities, experiences, and environment. My specialty is working with young adults and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, shame, and grief.

As your therapist, my goal is to offer you a dedicated place to navigate life’s challenges and to offer you tools that will help you foster long-term growth and change. Whether those challenges include anxiety, depression, PTSD, LGBTQ or grief, I want to work with you to increase your quality of life.

I believe therapy is a mutual process between the client and the therapist. The therapeutic relationship is built on trust and respect. My goal is not to "fix" someone's problems; but to offer my clients the tools to foster growth and change within themselves and their own life through the exploration of techniques, self reflection and various art mediums.

Choosing to enter into counseling is not an easy decision. My main goals as a therapist are: 1. To provide the client with a safe environment in order to help them feel comfortable expressing themselves. 2. To gather as much information as possible in order to address their unique needs & provide the best counseling. 3. To utilize a variety of approaches and tailor the counseling to each individual to help the client live with more peace & purpose. Being flexible, knowledgeable & open as a therapist is important. I participate in continuing education on a regular basis in order to provide relevant counseling for my clients.

I enjoy a good challenge. I enjoy working with several different type clients. Lately I have been working with gamblers and really enjoy the challenges they present. I have a long history of working with children and know a lot about ADHD. Additionally, I enjoy discussing how GOD can change us and How to be Free. If you want to discuss your concerns please contact me. I have developed a private office where I can do a sliding scale for people who want counseling but may be limited in resources.

Since the COVID-19 crisis began, I moved all of my clients to video or telephone calls. I plan on keeping my sessions that way. You may be having trouble in your in your life that you're not sure how to resolve? Anxiety, sadness, feeling lost, or experiencing distance between you and loved ones may be showing up for you. There are many problems that overwhelm us, and take away our confidence, our closeness, and our love for each other. What I do, and have done now for over 38 years is to help people struggling to find their way forward in their lives, resolve anger and upsets, and rediscover your own love for your life again.

Daily living can become easily stressful and overwhelming. Sometimes daily struggles are more than a challenge, which can be a result of personal changes, thoughts, feelings, or due to difficult situations. Here at Epic Counseling, PLLC, we aim to help clients achieve their personal goals, along with reducing symptoms, identifying triggers or stressors, and assisting in developing coping skills. Epic Counseling, PLLC works with a variety of ages from children, teenagers, adults, to even senior citizens.​

From setting boundaries, to communicating feelings, to coping with difficult situations, everyone can benefit from a supportive and growth-centered environment. I aim to provide that safe space for all of my clients. I have extensive experience working with both children and adults, both individually and in family-centered treatment. I approach therapy in a collaborative way and focus on helping my clients understand themselves, their experiences, and their goals. I want to meet you where you are at and help empower you to grow where you want to grow.

I believe that clients are the expert of their life, and have the ability to determine their own solutions to their concerns when in a space that is supportive and understanding. Through therapy, clients can explore both internal and external factors that can then lead to finding solutions for their concerns.

Are you tired of avoiding things, worrying constantly, and find that you are not enjoying your life as you once may have? I can help you to refocus on the here-and-now to reduce anxiety and depression. Change can be difficult and scary. I strive to create an environment that is safe and non-judgmental. I don’t believe that anyone wants to be in counseling forever. I will help give you or your child the necessary tools and coping skills to work through the things that are creating conflicts.

Currently accepting new clients for psychological testing and therapy. My practice incorporates both philosophy and science in accordance with existential-humanistic theory. Understanding the nature of one's own suffering through self-reflection and compassionate guidance is instrumental in healing. The blending of philosophy and science enhances the individual's ability to internalize self-compassion, acceptance, and a greater ability to change what does not fit.

Many people have a fear of therapy or feel like it is not for them. Treatment is a tool and resource that can help you navigate tough spots in your life. I also use telehealth to meet with clients who prefer not to be seen in the office during these difficult times. I am a master's Level Clinical Social Worker specializing in the following individuals/conditions: Trauma, Survivors, Couples, Anxiety, Depression, People Living with HIV, Chronic Disease, Panic Attacks, Personality Disorders, and LGBTQ+.

I am an openly queer therapist and advocate; I believe in loudly celebrating and validating who you are. I promise that I will show up for you as a therapist. I’m sarcastic and quirky, and I don’t color in the lines. Despite my non-traditional approach, I have years of experience in the field, serving, teaching, and leading in the community. I want to help you build insight into the amazing skills you already have and help you to learn new skills that empower you on your healing journey. Come rediscover and develop your Authentic Self with me!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Development Plan Approved Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, I believe in “meeting the person where they are at” in their lives to ensure therapy is specific to what is needed. I believe in a holistic approach to therapy which focuses on balancing work life, home life, relationships, and so on. I will alway work to provide a safe, understanding, and fun environment for personal growth.

Are you unhappy in your own skin, in your life? Are you unhappy in your current situation, environment, relationship? Are you tired of the same old thing, of feeling like nothing changes no matter what you do and that you can’t seem to get to where you want to be in life? Are you stressed out, sad, angry, tired, lonely? Ever wonder who you are anymore or what it is that you even want? Ever wonder what it would be like to not exist? Ever wonder what it would be like to NOT feel this way? Let’s find out!