Women's Issues Therapists in Marquette, MI

Similarly to many of you, the pandemic created an opportunity for me to re-evaluate my choices and to step out of that comfort zone and move towards something new. Exploring new paths can be intimidating but it is also exciting. What I hope to provide for each of my clients as we work together: a place where it is safe to be both vulnerable and brave as you work towards healing and towards your own goals. My focus is working with women, LGBTQ+ individuals, especially those in the helping professions and poly/ethically non monogamous relationships.

Overwhelmed by life? Tired of trying to figure it out on your own? Feeling lost and wondering where to go next? On this journey of life, there are mountains and valleys and at times it is difficult to navigate. You are not alone. In the course of counseling, I will come alongside you by creating a safe space to share, learn, and develop new skills to help facilitate change, healing, and growth. To do this, I use a client-centered approach, meaning I will use a variety of techniques and tailor services to meet your individual needs and style of learning.

Sex is one of the most exciting and intimate connections we can share with another person. Yet many experience sex and intimacy as a source of frustration or shame. Are you struggling with sexual desire, performance, or confidence? I work with individuals and couples dissatisfied with their sexual functioning or the quality and frequency of their sexual encounters. I specialize in the art of intimacy and helping people embrace their sexual selves.

I specialize in working with clients struggling with eating disorders and eating-related issues, as well as anxiety and depression. I work with adults individually as well as with affected loved ones who are learning to cope with someone in their life struggling with an eating disorder. My focus is on collaborating with my client in securing the life they want for themselves, whatever that may look like to them. I am nonjudgmental, focused on practical coping skills and processing emotions, and never let my clients languish in awkward silence.

Are you looking to heal from infidelity or conflict in your relationship? Are you at a crossroad of staying or leaving your marriage? Do you want to have healthier relationships with your partner or others? Are you feeling overwhelmed by a health diagnosis or chronic illness? Parenting difficulties? Midlife concerns? Do you struggle with feelings of anxiety or depression? Are you struggling with past trauma? Everyone can use someone to talk to and I offer my 25 years of experience in the mental health and medical fields with adults,seniors & couples to help you grow, reflect, gain insight,heal and develop positive coping skills.

My ideal client is a woman or expectant mother grappling with perinatal mental health challenges, trauma, perfectionism, and/or generalized anxiety. She seeks a compassionate, non-judgmental space to navigate these complexities, aiming to build resilience, embrace imperfection, and find balance. Her goal is to foster emotional well-being for herself and others in her life, driven by a desire for stability and peace. She yearns for tailored strategies to manage anxiety and trauma, and to cultivate self-compassion and confidence.

Do you feel stressed, sad, overwhelmed or frustrated? Are you struggling in your relationships with others or with yourself? Do your goals feel unachievable? Some days, merely existing with our emotional & mental turmoil can feel heavy & exhausting. Detecting a path forward can be complicated & daunting. Finding a space to be authentically vulnerable & process your individual experience can be hard. As a Therapist, my priority is to create a comfortable & secure atmosphere, to work as a team with you & to provide care that is unique to your experience & honors you & your goals. I promise to provide a safe, non-judgemental space.

I work with people who are seeking change. i'm not a conventional therapist. I believe in direct open communication. if you have tried other therapies and there were no lasting changes or it simply did not have any effects you may want to consider contacting me. I have a neck for working with anxiety and depression.

Welcome! My name is Whitney Frakes, I’m a limited licensed clinical social worker. I recognize how much courage it takes to seek counseling and I value the opportunity to build trust with all my clients. I’m so glad you’re here!

I offer a uniquely holistic approach to mental health and wellbeing. My specialities include parenting, relationships, anxiety, and depression. I work with clients who are committed to personal growth and are ready to explore emotional patterns, areas in their lives where they feel stuck, and who want to achieve a greater understanding of themselves. My clients are looking to explore self awareness strategies, coping skills, and relationship patterns in a safe and compassionate environment. Their goal is to create more emotional sovereignty and authenticity in their lives that ultimately leads to more joy and fulfillment.

Do you have a teenager who is feeling overwhelmed and stressed with responsibilities that typically come with this stage of life? Maybe you’ve noticed your teen making choices that are harmful to them and they’re willing to talk to someone to figure out what is going on. Or are you a young adult feeling overwhelmed by newfound responsibilities? Maybe you are wanting insight into the choices you make, or people you choose to spend time with and would like to explore these patterns in order to improve the overall qualify of your life.

Are you interested in using creative approaches to therapy? Are you a young adult that is navigating transitions and changes in life? What if I told you that we could lean into key therapy skills, evidenced-based practices, AND art at the same time? As an art therapist, I hope to remind others that there is no "right way" to be a human. I am not the expert here. You are the expert on your life. I will simply assist your goals by bringing in education, perspectives, listening, curiosity, and compassionate inquiry.

Are you a college student feeling overwhelmed, alone, and often putting others' needs before your own? Do you struggle with anxiety, self-esteem, or an eating disorder? Do you sometimes worry your problems aren’t “big enough” for therapy? If you're juggling school, work, & life, but deep down, you're also struggling, now is the time to connect with a therapist who understands. Let's work on building your confidence so you can stop criticizing yourself & start embracing your worthiness. Continue reading to learn how booking a session can help you break free from this cycle & allow yourself to start prioritizing your own wellbeing.

I treat a broad age range of clients (1 to 100). I take a developmental and psychodynamic approach which examines early life experiences that affect one's development and current problems. As a marriage and family therapist, I treat both individuals and families, closely examining relationship challenges and providing ways to resolve them between parents and children, siblings, adult partners, and friends. I also specialize in assessment and treatment of trauma, abuse, dissociation, and PTSD. I have a dual approach of treating the source of one's problems and managing current difficulties.

Whether you are struggling with anxiety or depression, navigating your recovery from substance use, grappling with grief or loss, seeking empowerment in your sexuality or gender identity, or are working through something else and you're not sure where to start with it...I'd love to hear your story. I aim to utilize a comprehensive person-centered, trauma-informed approach to maneuvering life’s challenges, recognizing that each person has unique needs when it comes to therapy.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in a rut, or battling the weight of depression? Do trauma or relationship challenges hold you back from living your best life? At Caught Dreamin' Therapy, we understand the unique struggles you face and are here to guide you towards a path of healing and growth.

Intention: support you in regulating your mood, improving relationships, elevate self-esteem, decrease repetitive/unhelpful thoughts, enhance communication skills, & process difficult life experiences. Natalie also offers unique parenting support to those that are struggling with understanding & relating to their children, or aren't the type of parent they dreamed they'd be. There are a variety of reasons why parenting ends up being much harder than we could have ever anticipated. Natalie can help you explore these reasons and get on the path to finding or returning to balance, as an individual and as a parent.

Hi! I'm Dori. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Michigan and specialize in treating various anxiety disorders, depression, and trauma. I use evidenced-based interventions like Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) and more to help you navigate the challenging obstacles in your life.

Life can be overwhelming. Whether you are 3, 33, or 103, you may not feel you have the capacity to cope with what comes at you. Often, people who come to me have had events in their life that cause them distress, such as trauma, abuse and neglect. With kids, this can look like behavior changes or challenges. My role is to provide support as you work through the challenges and help you achieve your goals.