Parenting Therapists in Muskegon, MI
Great Lakes Hope, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Muskegon, MI 49444
Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, marital issues, parenting issues, behavioral or any other mental health need; it can feel very lonely and overwhelming. You want to feel better, be able to function and move on with your life.
Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, marital issues, parenting issues, behavioral or any other mental health need; it can feel very lonely and overwhelming. You want to feel better, be able to function and move on with your life.
I am honored to join clients on their journey towards personal growth and greatness. I specialize in working with: teenagers , adults and couples. I support my clients as they address issues related to: Addictions/Sobriety, Anxiety, Depression, Parenting Support, Personal/Spiritual Growth, PTSD, Sexual Abuse and or Trauma.
I am honored to join clients on their journey towards personal growth and greatness. I specialize in working with: teenagers , adults and couples. I support my clients as they address issues related to: Addictions/Sobriety, Anxiety, Depression, Parenting Support, Personal/Spiritual Growth, PTSD, Sexual Abuse and or Trauma.
Dr. Carla Ann Kevern
Pre-Licensed Professional, BCBA, NCSP, DTLLP, EMDR
Verified Verified
Muskegon, MI 49442
Therapeutically, I specialize in supporting parents through parent coaching as they foster skills within their children.
My role as a therapist and evaluator is to help my clients achieve their optimum quality of life through an integrative framework, ultimately guiding my client’s realization of their strengths. I pull from various treatment methods, including EMDR, to design a therapeutic method tailored to your needs. My diverse background enables me to address your needs while considering your current level of skills, personal background, and neurological strengths. I specialize in differentiating diagnoses through Integrative Psychological Assessment for all ages to create a supportive path forward.
Therapeutically, I specialize in supporting parents through parent coaching as they foster skills within their children.
My role as a therapist and evaluator is to help my clients achieve their optimum quality of life through an integrative framework, ultimately guiding my client’s realization of their strengths. I pull from various treatment methods, including EMDR, to design a therapeutic method tailored to your needs. My diverse background enables me to address your needs while considering your current level of skills, personal background, and neurological strengths. I specialize in differentiating diagnoses through Integrative Psychological Assessment for all ages to create a supportive path forward.
I am fortunate to have over 25 years of experience working with trauma victims and their families first as as a parenting instructor and later as a therapist.
I enjoy working with with families, couples, and individuals from various religious and ethnic backgrounds. I have been married for 45 years and raised five children. My family experiences together with specialized training in relationships, domestic abuse, and parenting have prepared me to work with a variety of family dynamics. I have two Masters degrees in Psychology -clinical and counseling. I have a doctorate in clinical psychology. I also work with PTSD, ADHD and personality assessments, depression, anxiety, various mood disorders, relationship issues, post affair couple counseling, pre-marital counseling, grief & loss
I am fortunate to have over 25 years of experience working with trauma victims and their families first as as a parenting instructor and later as a therapist.
I enjoy working with with families, couples, and individuals from various religious and ethnic backgrounds. I have been married for 45 years and raised five children. My family experiences together with specialized training in relationships, domestic abuse, and parenting have prepared me to work with a variety of family dynamics. I have two Masters degrees in Psychology -clinical and counseling. I have a doctorate in clinical psychology. I also work with PTSD, ADHD and personality assessments, depression, anxiety, various mood disorders, relationship issues, post affair couple counseling, pre-marital counseling, grief & loss
Paul Breithaupt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Muskegon, MI 49440
I am pleased to be able to take that step with you whether a child, parent, adult, or family.
It is my honor to be able to work with you and my greatest hope is to see you flourish. I bring a Masters in social work with an undergrad in psychology, 7 years as a clinical therapist, and 14 years as a psychiatric inpatient technician that has allowed for an extended understanding of family, residential, school, and legal systems. With this experience, I strive to provide a rounded, more holistic approach in sessions with specialties in the areas of crisis management (including skill building and integration), ADHD, depression, anxiety, faith-based counseling and mindfulness, and self-harm.
I am pleased to be able to take that step with you whether a child, parent, adult, or family.
It is my honor to be able to work with you and my greatest hope is to see you flourish. I bring a Masters in social work with an undergrad in psychology, 7 years as a clinical therapist, and 14 years as a psychiatric inpatient technician that has allowed for an extended understanding of family, residential, school, and legal systems. With this experience, I strive to provide a rounded, more holistic approach in sessions with specialties in the areas of crisis management (including skill building and integration), ADHD, depression, anxiety, faith-based counseling and mindfulness, and self-harm.
Tammy M Walker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, TFCBT, ART
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Muskegon, MI 49441
I also have training in parenting techniques that you might find helpful.
My focus is supporting youth, adults & families with behavior and thought changes for those experiencing sadness, anger, irritability, nervousness, lack of motivation, sleeping to much or to little, negative thoughts/feelings, anxiety, depression, traumatic events, family dysfunction, and parenting challenges. Together, we will assess your needs and use your strengths to build a therapeutic approach that works for you. I use a variety of interventions and will work to understand what you need and find what fits you. Sessions can take place in person at my Muskegon office or teletherapy throughout Michigan.
I also have training in parenting techniques that you might find helpful.
My focus is supporting youth, adults & families with behavior and thought changes for those experiencing sadness, anger, irritability, nervousness, lack of motivation, sleeping to much or to little, negative thoughts/feelings, anxiety, depression, traumatic events, family dysfunction, and parenting challenges. Together, we will assess your needs and use your strengths to build a therapeutic approach that works for you. I use a variety of interventions and will work to understand what you need and find what fits you. Sessions can take place in person at my Muskegon office or teletherapy throughout Michigan.
Moore Joy Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC, ADS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Muskegon, MI 49441 (Online Only)
I have training in teaching parents how to parent children with difficult behaviors.
I help people who have experienced difficulty in their lives and find themselves experiencing anxiety, depression, or triggered by events from their past." You do not have to "go it alone!" Choosing a therapist can be both stressful and a great opportunity! You are the expert of you! Whatever stressful situation you find yourself facing, I will provide a safe place, suited to help us figure things out together. My goal is to meet you, with unconditional positive regard. I act as a partner in your journey toward healing.
I have training in teaching parents how to parent children with difficult behaviors.
I help people who have experienced difficulty in their lives and find themselves experiencing anxiety, depression, or triggered by events from their past." You do not have to "go it alone!" Choosing a therapist can be both stressful and a great opportunity! You are the expert of you! Whatever stressful situation you find yourself facing, I will provide a safe place, suited to help us figure things out together. My goal is to meet you, with unconditional positive regard. I act as a partner in your journey toward healing.
I have been helping individuals address various issues related to parenting, grief, blended families, co- parenting, anxiety, trauma and academic and behavioral issues.
I have a passion for working with children, but also work with teens and adult. I have been helping children in both school and in private and non-profit settings for many years. I have worked with children in foster care and with adoptive families. In addition, I help individuals address various issues related to parenting struggles that go alongside raising children. I have provided counseling to individuals, couples and families for 25+ years. Giving a person the tools to cope and deal with what they are facing, and watching them be successful in their personal lives and excel in their future endeavors is incredibly fulfilling.
I have been helping individuals address various issues related to parenting, grief, blended families, co- parenting, anxiety, trauma and academic and behavioral issues.
I have a passion for working with children, but also work with teens and adult. I have been helping children in both school and in private and non-profit settings for many years. I have worked with children in foster care and with adoptive families. In addition, I help individuals address various issues related to parenting struggles that go alongside raising children. I have provided counseling to individuals, couples and families for 25+ years. Giving a person the tools to cope and deal with what they are facing, and watching them be successful in their personal lives and excel in their future endeavors is incredibly fulfilling.
I have worked with children and families in numerous positions from schools, therapy, and medical primary care settings. My passion lies in working with young children, teens, and families as they go through life transitions. I have completed a Sport Social Work Certification to work specifically with athletes who are struggling with mental health impacting their performance and within their personal life.
I have worked with children and families in numerous positions from schools, therapy, and medical primary care settings. My passion lies in working with young children, teens, and families as they go through life transitions. I have completed a Sport Social Work Certification to work specifically with athletes who are struggling with mental health impacting their performance and within their personal life.
Child Counselor, Registered Play Therapist (RPT), Infant Family Specialist, (IMH-E(II)). Counseling helps children & families work on their concerns, relationships, behaviors, and feelings. As a therapist who specializes in working with children, I often use therapeutic play (Play Therapy). Play is expression, communication, and learning for children. It is by using play therapy that I connect with kiddos, help children learn new skills, and join with them in processing their life experiences. It is my goal to work together with you toward enhancing your child's self-esteem, relationships, emotional health, and inner strength.
Child Counselor, Registered Play Therapist (RPT), Infant Family Specialist, (IMH-E(II)). Counseling helps children & families work on their concerns, relationships, behaviors, and feelings. As a therapist who specializes in working with children, I often use therapeutic play (Play Therapy). Play is expression, communication, and learning for children. It is by using play therapy that I connect with kiddos, help children learn new skills, and join with them in processing their life experiences. It is my goal to work together with you toward enhancing your child's self-esteem, relationships, emotional health, and inner strength.
Jennifer L James-Witteveen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Muskegon, MI 49441 (Online Only)
You feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and unable to focus. Perhaps, the challenges of daily living have begun to feel overwhelming. You are ready for help but unsure of where to turn. How would it feel to wake up free from the burdens you have carried for so long?As a mental health therapist, I’m here to help you discover that answer. My philosophy is rooted in self-empowerment. I believe in helping my clients rediscover their confidence and live a life unshackled from the daily responsibilities of living. You will notice that I provide a therapeutic approach tailored to you and your unique circumstances.
You feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and unable to focus. Perhaps, the challenges of daily living have begun to feel overwhelming. You are ready for help but unsure of where to turn. How would it feel to wake up free from the burdens you have carried for so long?As a mental health therapist, I’m here to help you discover that answer. My philosophy is rooted in self-empowerment. I believe in helping my clients rediscover their confidence and live a life unshackled from the daily responsibilities of living. You will notice that I provide a therapeutic approach tailored to you and your unique circumstances.
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Harbor Psychological Associates
James Ian Sherrill
I am a fully licensed Psychologist. I attained my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Union Institute & University. My areas of focus include the effects of family dynamics, culture and systems on an individual's mental health. I integrate cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) along with other evidence based practices to meet client needs. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families to help enrich and unburden the lives of my clients. Whether you are looking to target a specific problem in your life or just looking for ways to manage your mind for unlocking your better self, therapy can be a powerful support tool.
I am a fully licensed Psychologist. I attained my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Union Institute & University. My areas of focus include the effects of family dynamics, culture and systems on an individual's mental health. I integrate cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) along with other evidence based practices to meet client needs. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families to help enrich and unburden the lives of my clients. Whether you are looking to target a specific problem in your life or just looking for ways to manage your mind for unlocking your better self, therapy can be a powerful support tool.
Joshua Martinez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LLPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Muskegon, MI 49441
I believe in creating a warm and safe place where people can feel comfortable working through their difficulties and emerge with new strength. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families on a wide range of personal and interpersonal issues. Some people have a clear idea of the problem they want to address, and others are simply experiencing too much difficulty and only know that something needs to change. In either case, I explore their individual experiences and perspectives, and what they would like out of the therapeutic process before collaboratively developing the interventions and tools that best meet their needs.
I believe in creating a warm and safe place where people can feel comfortable working through their difficulties and emerge with new strength. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families on a wide range of personal and interpersonal issues. Some people have a clear idea of the problem they want to address, and others are simply experiencing too much difficulty and only know that something needs to change. In either case, I explore their individual experiences and perspectives, and what they would like out of the therapeutic process before collaboratively developing the interventions and tools that best meet their needs.
Shores Wellness and Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ADS
Verified Verified
Muskegon, MI 49442
Waitlist for new clients
Ever feel "stuck in a rut", overwhelmed, worried, stressed, or just wanting more peace in your life? This journey we are on is not always easy; there are seasons, and moments in time, that are just harder than others. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. My goal is to empower you with the courage to tell your story, and the courage to believe that things can be different.
Ever feel "stuck in a rut", overwhelmed, worried, stressed, or just wanting more peace in your life? This journey we are on is not always easy; there are seasons, and moments in time, that are just harder than others. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. My goal is to empower you with the courage to tell your story, and the courage to believe that things can be different.
Kellie Crowell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Muskegon, MI 49442
Being a human doesn't come with a handbook, and I want to help you navigate the parts of life that you are struggling with. Adult and teenage depression, anxiety, communication, boundaries, stress, sexuality, marriage, relationships, and trauma are areas of therapy that I focus on. I am passionate about what I do and love to weave CBT, existentialism, and positive psychology into my therapeutic approach. These methods can help individuals overcome trauma, provide new perspectives, decrease pessimism, and improve motivation. My approach fosters the ability to talk without filters, embarrassment, or pressure.
Being a human doesn't come with a handbook, and I want to help you navigate the parts of life that you are struggling with. Adult and teenage depression, anxiety, communication, boundaries, stress, sexuality, marriage, relationships, and trauma are areas of therapy that I focus on. I am passionate about what I do and love to weave CBT, existentialism, and positive psychology into my therapeutic approach. These methods can help individuals overcome trauma, provide new perspectives, decrease pessimism, and improve motivation. My approach fosters the ability to talk without filters, embarrassment, or pressure.
Life is a journey full of ups and downs. Hello, my name is Kimberly, and my passion is to uplift and empower others as they work through life's struggles. You don't have to navigate life's troubles alone.
Life is a journey full of ups and downs. Hello, my name is Kimberly, and my passion is to uplift and empower others as they work through life's struggles. You don't have to navigate life's troubles alone.
Estella Thompkins-Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Muskegon, MI 49442
Tapping into the essence of who you are. Working towards unleashing the power and coping abilities that have been disabled within you. Stress, anxiety, pressures, and the general obstacles of life can tarnish the already present abilities we possess to maintain and manage life’s journey. If you are motivated to ‘do the work’ , together we can unlock strategies by redeveloping tools to define boundaries and achieve your goals.
Tapping into the essence of who you are. Working towards unleashing the power and coping abilities that have been disabled within you. Stress, anxiety, pressures, and the general obstacles of life can tarnish the already present abilities we possess to maintain and manage life’s journey. If you are motivated to ‘do the work’ , together we can unlock strategies by redeveloping tools to define boundaries and achieve your goals.
Beacon of Light Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
Muskegon, MI 49442
Sometimes life seems to take a detour and you may find yourself unexpectedly taking twists, turns, and winding paths which has ultimately taken you off course. The impact of Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief, Divorce, Relational Discord, Substance Use, or other concerns may be winding paths in your life. I desire to support and guide you on your journey to wellness by providing tools to help you along the way. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I also have a certificate as a Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC). I am available by appointment, evening hours. I am also available Saturdays.
Sometimes life seems to take a detour and you may find yourself unexpectedly taking twists, turns, and winding paths which has ultimately taken you off course. The impact of Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief, Divorce, Relational Discord, Substance Use, or other concerns may be winding paths in your life. I desire to support and guide you on your journey to wellness by providing tools to help you along the way. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I also have a certificate as a Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC). I am available by appointment, evening hours. I am also available Saturdays.
Coping with your anxiety or depression is hard, especially alone. How about starting in a safe space where, together, we can navigate through this. Are you struggling with communication and problem solving? Life is already too stressful to come home to feeling like no one is being heard or not being able to talk with your loved ones. Are you feeling challenged with the symptoms of PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) like weight gain or hirsutism? I can help you feel supported and process those feelings that come with PCOS, anxiety and PTSD.
Coping with your anxiety or depression is hard, especially alone. How about starting in a safe space where, together, we can navigate through this. Are you struggling with communication and problem solving? Life is already too stressful to come home to feeling like no one is being heard or not being able to talk with your loved ones. Are you feeling challenged with the symptoms of PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) like weight gain or hirsutism? I can help you feel supported and process those feelings that come with PCOS, anxiety and PTSD.
I am passionate about working with children and adolescents, who have experienced anxiety, depression, self-esteem, school issues, and education and learning disabilities. My goal is to create a safe environment for children to promote the processing of emotions, life challenges, and changes. I will work alongside caregivers to help instill hope, growth, and healing using an evidence-based approach. I work best with individuals who process emotions through play as well as parents working to help their children through what they are experiencing.
I am passionate about working with children and adolescents, who have experienced anxiety, depression, self-esteem, school issues, and education and learning disabilities. My goal is to create a safe environment for children to promote the processing of emotions, life challenges, and changes. I will work alongside caregivers to help instill hope, growth, and healing using an evidence-based approach. I work best with individuals who process emotions through play as well as parents working to help their children through what they are experiencing.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.