Christian Therapists in Norton Shores, MI
Diane Russick-Keglovitz
Counselor, MPA, CWIC, MA, LLPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Norton Shores, MI 49441
Aloha! Thinking about navigating a new course for tranquility or reaching your new peace-filled horizon. Me too! One day I'd like a practice in Hawaii, for now the beautiful lakeshore of West Michigan. Charting a new course of direction is the first step, to sustainable emotional health. I help many suffering with life challenges, "POI", Hawaiian for sticky situations. As a Master Level licensed professional, I work to remove the "POI" helping you reclaim your life from stress & dysfunction. If life's storms seem to capsize your every effort for peace, let's talk. Together we can navigate safe passage to a tranquil future.
Aloha! Thinking about navigating a new course for tranquility or reaching your new peace-filled horizon. Me too! One day I'd like a practice in Hawaii, for now the beautiful lakeshore of West Michigan. Charting a new course of direction is the first step, to sustainable emotional health. I help many suffering with life challenges, "POI", Hawaiian for sticky situations. As a Master Level licensed professional, I work to remove the "POI" helping you reclaim your life from stress & dysfunction. If life's storms seem to capsize your every effort for peace, let's talk. Together we can navigate safe passage to a tranquil future.
Bright Hope Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LMSW
Verified Verified
Norton Shores, MI 49441
Hello! My name is Cheryl and I'm so happy you're here. Are you ready to see some change in your life? I believe that we are all trying to do the best we can with the information and resources we have available to us. I have a broad depth of experience with many issues and facets of life. I imagine my ideal client is searching for relief and a welcoming place to set down the troubles of life. Couples and relationship work has been a specific focus for me (as well as individuals with relationship concerns). Please see my list of specialties for a more comprehensive list. I like to work with people who would like support and skills.
Hello! My name is Cheryl and I'm so happy you're here. Are you ready to see some change in your life? I believe that we are all trying to do the best we can with the information and resources we have available to us. I have a broad depth of experience with many issues and facets of life. I imagine my ideal client is searching for relief and a welcoming place to set down the troubles of life. Couples and relationship work has been a specific focus for me (as well as individuals with relationship concerns). Please see my list of specialties for a more comprehensive list. I like to work with people who would like support and skills.
Michael McShannock
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Norton Shores, MI 49441
It is my goal and passion to provide outpatient counseling services in a manner which challenges and inspires you to expand your awareness, overcome limitations, and achieve self-defined goals.
It is my goal and passion to provide outpatient counseling services in a manner which challenges and inspires you to expand your awareness, overcome limitations, and achieve self-defined goals.
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.
For everyone, life can feel overwhelming at times. Needing to share and process with someone is normal. In my role as a counselor, I am dedicated to fostering a client-centered environment where individuals feel heard, understood, and empowered. I believe in the transformative journey of counseling, embracing a growth mindset that acknowledges each step forward as an opportunity for personal evolution and discovery. Guiding others through this journey is not just my profession, but my passion, as I strive to facilitate positive change and growth in the lives of those with whom I have the privilege to work.
For everyone, life can feel overwhelming at times. Needing to share and process with someone is normal. In my role as a counselor, I am dedicated to fostering a client-centered environment where individuals feel heard, understood, and empowered. I believe in the transformative journey of counseling, embracing a growth mindset that acknowledges each step forward as an opportunity for personal evolution and discovery. Guiding others through this journey is not just my profession, but my passion, as I strive to facilitate positive change and growth in the lives of those with whom I have the privilege to work.
Life can be difficult at times and often we struggle to navigate those challenging times. Marriage and trauma difficulties, in particular, can be very personal and often leave us feeling extremely confused and lonely. As a therapist I use the Gottman Method Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy to assist couples. I work with my clients to identify a specific cycle of conflict, identify and express personal longings, increase level of intimacy, and put trust/commitment back into relationships. I also use EMDR, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to explore, educate and empower those with trauma and each person I come in contact with.
Life can be difficult at times and often we struggle to navigate those challenging times. Marriage and trauma difficulties, in particular, can be very personal and often leave us feeling extremely confused and lonely. As a therapist I use the Gottman Method Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy to assist couples. I work with my clients to identify a specific cycle of conflict, identify and express personal longings, increase level of intimacy, and put trust/commitment back into relationships. I also use EMDR, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to explore, educate and empower those with trauma and each person I come in contact with.
I like to create for my clients an environment that is conducive to cultivating open communication and trust. I respect and value the thoughts and feelings of my clients and each individual is treated as their own person, tried by challenges specific to themselves. Through self-exploration, understanding and deepened insight, I believe that individuals can heal and foster change.
I like to create for my clients an environment that is conducive to cultivating open communication and trust. I respect and value the thoughts and feelings of my clients and each individual is treated as their own person, tried by challenges specific to themselves. Through self-exploration, understanding and deepened insight, I believe that individuals can heal and foster change.
Jordan O'Brien
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Norton Shores, MI 49441
I enjoy working with youth, teens, and young adults, and athletes who struggle with anxiety, depression, and identity issues. Individuals looking for a person-centered approach where I am able to participate in a supportive role in the process. An ideal client might be looking for psycho-education, coping skills, a person who listens, or is unsure what their next step is toward their goals. Through our meetings goals and direction can be determined and success can be identified and tracked.
I enjoy working with youth, teens, and young adults, and athletes who struggle with anxiety, depression, and identity issues. Individuals looking for a person-centered approach where I am able to participate in a supportive role in the process. An ideal client might be looking for psycho-education, coping skills, a person who listens, or is unsure what their next step is toward their goals. Through our meetings goals and direction can be determined and success can be identified and tracked.
Although I spend a lot of time conducting psychological assessments, I truly enjoy the time I get to spend as a therapist walking through life with my clients. At one point in time or another, all of us struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships, big-emotions and overall ineffectiveness in our life. In therapy, we not only spend time discussing ongoing issues and current difficulties, but we also focus on themes in our lives and the ways that our thinking patterns can inhibit our ability to create the unique life that we want to live.
Although I spend a lot of time conducting psychological assessments, I truly enjoy the time I get to spend as a therapist walking through life with my clients. At one point in time or another, all of us struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships, big-emotions and overall ineffectiveness in our life. In therapy, we not only spend time discussing ongoing issues and current difficulties, but we also focus on themes in our lives and the ways that our thinking patterns can inhibit our ability to create the unique life that we want to live.
Services of Hope
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norton Shores, MI 49441
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? Many of the individuals I work with struggle with substance abuse, anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues. They often feel lost or stuck but are seeking a way forward. Their needs include understanding, support, and a safe space to work through their pain. Their goal is to break free from the patterns that have held them back and rediscover their true self. They want to heal, regain control, and build a future filled with purpose and fulfillment. Ready for change, they seek compassionate guidance on their journey toward growth.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? Many of the individuals I work with struggle with substance abuse, anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues. They often feel lost or stuck but are seeking a way forward. Their needs include understanding, support, and a safe space to work through their pain. Their goal is to break free from the patterns that have held them back and rediscover their true self. They want to heal, regain control, and build a future filled with purpose and fulfillment. Ready for change, they seek compassionate guidance on their journey toward growth.
There is a good chance you feel lost right now. As a therapist, I help people from all walks of life find their way. My clients and I do our best work when we form a solid relationship that allows them to find their way by activating new resources in their mind, body, and spirit.
There is a good chance you feel lost right now. As a therapist, I help people from all walks of life find their way. My clients and I do our best work when we form a solid relationship that allows them to find their way by activating new resources in their mind, body, and spirit.
Oxendale and Associates, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ADS, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norton Shores, MI 49441 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Providing a space of safety and acceptance to explore life issues, we work together to begin the process of change. Beginning with a solution-focused approach, we begin with your strengths. A key to this is learning to effectively use tools (coping skills) along with being able to see and understand situations differently. We work together to improve the health of your relationships, the most important one being with yourself, and then other relationships in your life. Problems with alcohol or other drugs can be addressed if that's something you want to work on.
Providing a space of safety and acceptance to explore life issues, we work together to begin the process of change. Beginning with a solution-focused approach, we begin with your strengths. A key to this is learning to effectively use tools (coping skills) along with being able to see and understand situations differently. We work together to improve the health of your relationships, the most important one being with yourself, and then other relationships in your life. Problems with alcohol or other drugs can be addressed if that's something you want to work on.
Juna Killion
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Norton Shores, MI 49441 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Juna Killion is committed to helping individuals learn how to handle the everyday stresses of life, grief, and anxiety. She focuses on empowering individuals to fulfill their dreams, look past all obstacles, and look at things from different perspectives that they have not before. She believes in taking a collaborative approach to help clients reach their goals.
Juna Killion is committed to helping individuals learn how to handle the everyday stresses of life, grief, and anxiety. She focuses on empowering individuals to fulfill their dreams, look past all obstacles, and look at things from different perspectives that they have not before. She believes in taking a collaborative approach to help clients reach their goals.
Kymberly Kremnitzer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Norton Shores, MI 49441
Not accepting new clients
Are you facing difficulties in your personal life, whether in your relationships with partners, family, or friends or dealing with the emotional impact of life stressors or women's health issues? Know that you are not alone. Many individuals encounter similar challenges. As a clinical therapist specializing in these areas, I understand the complexities of these issues, which can exacerbate anxiety and depression, making daily life more challenging.
Are you facing difficulties in your personal life, whether in your relationships with partners, family, or friends or dealing with the emotional impact of life stressors or women's health issues? Know that you are not alone. Many individuals encounter similar challenges. As a clinical therapist specializing in these areas, I understand the complexities of these issues, which can exacerbate anxiety and depression, making daily life more challenging.
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Some of what I focus on includes deep emotional healing, identity strengthening, career and life direction clarification, discovering the answer to "why do I exist and what does it matter to mankind?", neuropsychotherapy, and Christian spiritual care.
I work with clients who may be experiencing fears, shame, guilt, anger, worry, depression, anxiety, the results of trauma, and those who need a stronger sense of self, value, direction, and hope. My goal is to see you become fully alive as who you are and to enjoy your life to the fullest. I am varied in my approach and often use a combination of person-centered, positive, psychological techniques combined with teaching clients scientific, practical methods for retraining neural pathways and changing unhelpful thought patterns into life-giving ones. I delight in the unique process of learning from and with each client.
Some of what I focus on includes deep emotional healing, identity strengthening, career and life direction clarification, discovering the answer to "why do I exist and what does it matter to mankind?", neuropsychotherapy, and Christian spiritual care.
I work with clients who may be experiencing fears, shame, guilt, anger, worry, depression, anxiety, the results of trauma, and those who need a stronger sense of self, value, direction, and hope. My goal is to see you become fully alive as who you are and to enjoy your life to the fullest. I am varied in my approach and often use a combination of person-centered, positive, psychological techniques combined with teaching clients scientific, practical methods for retraining neural pathways and changing unhelpful thought patterns into life-giving ones. I delight in the unique process of learning from and with each client.
Do you feel guilty for expressing your needs or stretched thin from putting others first? Are you carrying the weight of childhood trauma and often feel flawed or not enough? If these struggles resonate, you’re not alone—and your story can change. I’m here to help you unpack the layers of your story to help you transition from trauma to healing, shame to self-compassion, codependency to self-empowerment and authenticity. Together, we will co-author a more fulfilling chapter in your life.
Do you feel guilty for expressing your needs or stretched thin from putting others first? Are you carrying the weight of childhood trauma and often feel flawed or not enough? If these struggles resonate, you’re not alone—and your story can change. I’m here to help you unpack the layers of your story to help you transition from trauma to healing, shame to self-compassion, codependency to self-empowerment and authenticity. Together, we will co-author a more fulfilling chapter in your life.
Beth Bolthouse
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Muskegon, MI 49442 (Online Only)
My greatest privilege is helping people find healing and wholeness as they work through the negative effects woundedness and loss has had on their lives. It's through exploring what's behind the hurts & challenges that allows us to become empowered to live joyfully and successfully as the men and women we were created to be.
My greatest privilege is helping people find healing and wholeness as they work through the negative effects woundedness and loss has had on their lives. It's through exploring what's behind the hurts & challenges that allows us to become empowered to live joyfully and successfully as the men and women we were created to be.
As a Mindfulness Therapist, I believe in a personalized and inclusive approach to counseling. I combine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with techniques like Mindfulness, Hypnotherapy, Meditation, and EMDR to create a unique treatment plan for you. Together, we'll work at your own pace to improve your mental health and well-being. Are you curious about how holistic therapy can help you build emotional resilience and effectively manage stress?
As a Mindfulness Therapist, I believe in a personalized and inclusive approach to counseling. I combine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with techniques like Mindfulness, Hypnotherapy, Meditation, and EMDR to create a unique treatment plan for you. Together, we'll work at your own pace to improve your mental health and well-being. Are you curious about how holistic therapy can help you build emotional resilience and effectively manage stress?
Amber Bouwkamp Elevated Wellness Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Muskegon, MI 49440
Struggling with anxiety and depression symptoms hinder many aspects of one's life. Feeling worried or on edge, not having motivation to do things you enjoy or even completing basic daily personal needs has a significant impact on quality of life. Finding understanding and ways to manage anxiety and depression symptoms can help you get back to feeling more in control of your life which will feel so empowering. You are not powerless around your circumstances. You can feel better with the right mindset, encoruagement, and support.
Struggling with anxiety and depression symptoms hinder many aspects of one's life. Feeling worried or on edge, not having motivation to do things you enjoy or even completing basic daily personal needs has a significant impact on quality of life. Finding understanding and ways to manage anxiety and depression symptoms can help you get back to feeling more in control of your life which will feel so empowering. You are not powerless around your circumstances. You can feel better with the right mindset, encoruagement, and support.
Gabriel Cerchiori
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LLMFT, LLC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Muskegon, MI 49441
We all find ourselves in spots that are less than ideal from time to time. A relationship that brought us safety, joy and fulfillment in the past now turns us into an anxious and distracted mess. We feel our body giving way to time and it scares us. Or perhaps we have found that the way the world always seemed may not truly be the way it is and we are left with more questions than we have answers for. Whatever the specifics, we all need a place to breath, collect ourselves and reassess our trajectory, especially when it comes to our relationships and our inner worlds.
We all find ourselves in spots that are less than ideal from time to time. A relationship that brought us safety, joy and fulfillment in the past now turns us into an anxious and distracted mess. We feel our body giving way to time and it scares us. Or perhaps we have found that the way the world always seemed may not truly be the way it is and we are left with more questions than we have answers for. Whatever the specifics, we all need a place to breath, collect ourselves and reassess our trajectory, especially when it comes to our relationships and our inner worlds.
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Christian Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.