Female Therapists in Oceana County, MI
Jennifer L James-Witteveen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shelby, MI 49455 (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.
If you are experiencing flashbacks, high anxiety and it is robbing you from the joys of life. Perhaps the environment you were in has conditioned you to care for others rather than yourself, and you were verbally, physically, sexually abused. I will give a safe climate of acceptance for you to feel and be what you need to be. I will explore the goals you desire and the outcome you are envisioning and assist you to identity the supports that you need in place to achieve your desired outcome. We will explore those options together, and I will allow you to decide which is best for you.
If you are experiencing flashbacks, high anxiety and it is robbing you from the joys of life. Perhaps the environment you were in has conditioned you to care for others rather than yourself, and you were verbally, physically, sexually abused. I will give a safe climate of acceptance for you to feel and be what you need to be. I will explore the goals you desire and the outcome you are envisioning and assist you to identity the supports that you need in place to achieve your desired outcome. We will explore those options together, and I will allow you to decide which is best for you.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and R.N. in private practice in Georgia and Michigan. My doctoral dissertation researched grief and loss issues. I worked as a psychologist in MI for 24 years and in 2013 moved to GA and established a private practice. For over 2 decades I have presented workshops and seminars nationally at numerous professional organizations with a specialty in the field of dying, grief, and loss. I was widowed at 46, and have co-authored 5 books on grief and 1 on dying. I see clients online or in-person for a variety of counseling needs and co-facilitate educational grief groups (including GriefShare).
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and R.N. in private practice in Georgia and Michigan. My doctoral dissertation researched grief and loss issues. I worked as a psychologist in MI for 24 years and in 2013 moved to GA and established a private practice. For over 2 decades I have presented workshops and seminars nationally at numerous professional organizations with a specialty in the field of dying, grief, and loss. I was widowed at 46, and have co-authored 5 books on grief and 1 on dying. I see clients online or in-person for a variety of counseling needs and co-facilitate educational grief groups (including GriefShare).
Hailey Yatros
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shelby, MI 49455
Waitlist for new clients
Are you searching for relief, hope, clarity, or a sense of direction? Finding the right therapist with whom you feel comfortable and connect with can be nerve-racking. Will they understand me? Are we the best fit? Is therapy worth my time? These are valid questions! My goal is to make this experience as smooth as possible for you. Whether you are looking for couple, individual, or family therapy, going at your own rhythm, pace, and comfort will guide us when working together. Bring your pain, struggle, anxiety, and stress, we will explore it together.
Are you searching for relief, hope, clarity, or a sense of direction? Finding the right therapist with whom you feel comfortable and connect with can be nerve-racking. Will they understand me? Are we the best fit? Is therapy worth my time? These are valid questions! My goal is to make this experience as smooth as possible for you. Whether you are looking for couple, individual, or family therapy, going at your own rhythm, pace, and comfort will guide us when working together. Bring your pain, struggle, anxiety, and stress, we will explore it together.
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 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 a licensed counselor and registered play therapist supervisor with 19 years of clinical experience in a variety of different settings. I work with all ages, but specialize in the counseling needs of infants, preschoolers, and adolescents. My specialty areas include diagnosing and treating ADHD, anxiety, eating disorders, attachment, and trauma. As a counselor, I strive to create a safe environment conducive to producing change and growth.
I am a licensed counselor and registered play therapist supervisor with 19 years of clinical experience in a variety of different settings. I work with all ages, but specialize in the counseling needs of infants, preschoolers, and adolescents. My specialty areas include diagnosing and treating ADHD, anxiety, eating disorders, attachment, and trauma. As a counselor, I strive to create a safe environment conducive to producing change and growth.
I have been a Master's Level Licensed Social Worker since 1997. I work with kids as young as 7 and adults up to age 65. I have worked with kids and adults with depression and suicidality, anxiety, grief, trauma, family conflict, and anger control issues. I like discovering people's strengths and using those strengths to build coping skills. I also have also had 10 years of training to work with parents and children age 0-5.
I have been a Master's Level Licensed Social Worker since 1997. I work with kids as young as 7 and adults up to age 65. I have worked with kids and adults with depression and suicidality, anxiety, grief, trauma, family conflict, and anger control issues. I like discovering people's strengths and using those strengths to build coping skills. I also have also had 10 years of training to work with parents and children age 0-5.
This practice treats clients with a variety of symptoms including depression and anxiety, past trauma and life adjustment issues. Doing this by utilizing an evidence-based, person-centered therapeutic approach helps the client assist in self-discovery and aids in new skill building. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps to develop an awareness of unhelpful thinking patterns. Allowing to better view challenging situations/reactions and aids in developing better responses. Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) facilitates the rapid resolution of a broad spectrum of emotional disorders.
This practice treats clients with a variety of symptoms including depression and anxiety, past trauma and life adjustment issues. Doing this by utilizing an evidence-based, person-centered therapeutic approach helps the client assist in self-discovery and aids in new skill building. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps to develop an awareness of unhelpful thinking patterns. Allowing to better view challenging situations/reactions and aids in developing better responses. Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) facilitates the rapid resolution of a broad spectrum of emotional disorders.
I enjoy working with those who are goal-oriented and want to utilize therapy to progress in areas of life. I enjoy teaching coping skills and helping clients integrate those into their lives. I work primarily with those feeling anxious, depressed, and who are in need of support. I also work with those who have experienced trauma. I currently have a student, Brianna, Zimmer working with me. She is available to take client appointments as well which helps to offer services to more individuals!
I enjoy working with those who are goal-oriented and want to utilize therapy to progress in areas of life. I enjoy teaching coping skills and helping clients integrate those into their lives. I work primarily with those feeling anxious, depressed, and who are in need of support. I also work with those who have experienced trauma. I currently have a student, Brianna, Zimmer working with me. She is available to take client appointments as well which helps to offer services to more individuals!
Shores Wellness and Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ADS
Verified Verified
Hart, MI 49420
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.
Online Therapists
Justice Project Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
I am passionate about the work that I do. I have been supporting, advocating and facilitating change with Individuals, Children and Families for over 23 years. I am a Bilingual, Spanish Speaking therapist, who believes in the strength and immense value of diversity and healthy communities. My ideal client is someone who is seeking change and willing to explore the path to get there.
I am passionate about the work that I do. I have been supporting, advocating and facilitating change with Individuals, Children and Families for over 23 years. I am a Bilingual, Spanish Speaking therapist, who believes in the strength and immense value of diversity and healthy communities. My ideal client is someone who is seeking change and willing to explore the path to get there.
Shirley Valk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Zeeland, MI 49464
My counseling service was created to help individual adults and couples untangle the ineffective and unhealthy patterns in life and relationships. Clients receive deep, lasting results with me because we address not just your most pressing problems, but also explore the problematic patterns in life that contributed to your current distress. I have a warm, engaging, open style that provides a trusting environment for successful therapy and change in the lives of my clients.
My counseling service was created to help individual adults and couples untangle the ineffective and unhealthy patterns in life and relationships. Clients receive deep, lasting results with me because we address not just your most pressing problems, but also explore the problematic patterns in life that contributed to your current distress. I have a warm, engaging, open style that provides a trusting environment for successful therapy and change in the lives of my clients.
My intention is to work with you & help you discover your truths, strengths, & the answers you have within you.
Through your willingness to change, it is my hope you can grow, self discover, & release negative patterns that don't serve you. In the context of a safe, supportive, therapeutic relationship you have the opportunity to creatively build and identify coping skills, examine strengths and weaknesses, and enhance your ability to problem solve.
We can use art/talk therapy,or a combination of both. I also integrate music, writing, or mindfulness techniques into sessions when appropriate to further self exploration.
My intention is to work with you & help you discover your truths, strengths, & the answers you have within you.
Through your willingness to change, it is my hope you can grow, self discover, & release negative patterns that don't serve you. In the context of a safe, supportive, therapeutic relationship you have the opportunity to creatively build and identify coping skills, examine strengths and weaknesses, and enhance your ability to problem solve.
We can use art/talk therapy,or a combination of both. I also integrate music, writing, or mindfulness techniques into sessions when appropriate to further self exploration.
Natasha Buhl
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Life can be messy, unpredictable, wonderful, and fragile. It can also be overwhelming, so I value opportunities to slow down and listen to our bodies, emotions, and needs. Therapy is a space where you can do that - and not do it alone. We can explore all of your life's extremes and constants, as well as the potential extremes and constants of yourself. I’m here to offer an empathetic, non-judgmental, safe space for you to notice, explore, and dive into parts of yourself that may have been left unheard, stuck in the past, or difficult to face in the present.
Life can be messy, unpredictable, wonderful, and fragile. It can also be overwhelming, so I value opportunities to slow down and listen to our bodies, emotions, and needs. Therapy is a space where you can do that - and not do it alone. We can explore all of your life's extremes and constants, as well as the potential extremes and constants of yourself. I’m here to offer an empathetic, non-judgmental, safe space for you to notice, explore, and dive into parts of yourself that may have been left unheard, stuck in the past, or difficult to face in the present.
Erin W. Fisk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (Online Only)
Feeling overwhelmed? Choosing a therapist can feel like its own stressful task. By working together, we'll help you feel better after the first session. Life's challenges are complex--with a back story of pain and joy that brings us to the current moment. We can keep our focus on working through what you're facing now and/or talk through what's brought you here. I'm eager to partner with individuals who are ready to feel better, sooner.
Feeling overwhelmed? Choosing a therapist can feel like its own stressful task. By working together, we'll help you feel better after the first session. Life's challenges are complex--with a back story of pain and joy that brings us to the current moment. We can keep our focus on working through what you're facing now and/or talk through what's brought you here. I'm eager to partner with individuals who are ready to feel better, sooner.
Scared? Uncertain? Feeling like no one will understand how you feel or know how to help? Do you think that even a “professional” will judge you or not understand what you’re going through? I get it… Making the decision to ask for help is hard- it takes courage. I think most of us would like to think we can deal with whatever life throws at us- until we can’t. … and the shit hits the proverbial fan. My goal is to help you confront the issue(s) standing in the way of the life you want. You don’t have to do it alone. Sometimes we all need a new perspective to consider. In the most simplistic of terms, that’s what therapy is about.
Scared? Uncertain? Feeling like no one will understand how you feel or know how to help? Do you think that even a “professional” will judge you or not understand what you’re going through? I get it… Making the decision to ask for help is hard- it takes courage. I think most of us would like to think we can deal with whatever life throws at us- until we can’t. … and the shit hits the proverbial fan. My goal is to help you confront the issue(s) standing in the way of the life you want. You don’t have to do it alone. Sometimes we all need a new perspective to consider. In the most simplistic of terms, that’s what therapy is about.
Summer Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Therapy is all about connection. Whether it's with your therapist, family, friends, partner, or most importantly, with yourself, the first step to a healthier state of being is making and nurturing this connection. Depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, and addiction can leave us disconnected and stuck in survival mode. Even just the stress of everyday life can feel overwhelming and unmanageable at times. In order to reconnect and become "unstuck," it often requires some guidance.
Therapy is all about connection. Whether it's with your therapist, family, friends, partner, or most importantly, with yourself, the first step to a healthier state of being is making and nurturing this connection. Depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, and addiction can leave us disconnected and stuck in survival mode. Even just the stress of everyday life can feel overwhelming and unmanageable at times. In order to reconnect and become "unstuck," it often requires some guidance.
Melissa Rosado
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
You are not what you've been through! Sounds simple right? You can't change those things, but you can heal and move forward. It isn't easy. Actually it can be really really hard, messy, and uncomfortable. But it's possible and freeing. You've already taken the first step by reaching out! You are the expert of your life, your story and experiences are unique.
You are not what you've been through! Sounds simple right? You can't change those things, but you can heal and move forward. It isn't easy. Actually it can be really really hard, messy, and uncomfortable. But it's possible and freeing. You've already taken the first step by reaching out! You are the expert of your life, your story and experiences are unique.
Elise R Moore
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA , LLP, CAADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Big Rapids, MI 49307
In over 25 years of connecting and working with people, the most common feedback received from clients is an appreciation for the comfortable, relaxed, and supportive therapeutic relationship I strive to promote. I value the collaboration in working alongside my clients as they invest in working to identify goals, obstacles, road blocks, and strive to integrate effective solutions to achieving positive growth and change. A key component of this proven process is to develop a therapeutic strategy and approach that best meets the individual's expressed needs and desires to support positive life change.
In over 25 years of connecting and working with people, the most common feedback received from clients is an appreciation for the comfortable, relaxed, and supportive therapeutic relationship I strive to promote. I value the collaboration in working alongside my clients as they invest in working to identify goals, obstacles, road blocks, and strive to integrate effective solutions to achieving positive growth and change. A key component of this proven process is to develop a therapeutic strategy and approach that best meets the individual's expressed needs and desires to support positive life change.
Clients have expressed that my positivity and humor, mixed with realism and accountability, are helpful in the therapy process. Together we will build an authentic connection, get to the core of recurring problems, and heal from life events. One of my favorite quotes is, “No one knows you better than yourself”. Even so, at times we struggle to heal and make changes on our own. Sometimes we need help evaluating our relationships and experiences from a new perspective.
Clients have expressed that my positivity and humor, mixed with realism and accountability, are helpful in the therapy process. Together we will build an authentic connection, get to the core of recurring problems, and heal from life events. One of my favorite quotes is, “No one knows you better than yourself”. Even so, at times we struggle to heal and make changes on our own. Sometimes we need help evaluating our relationships and experiences from a new perspective.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.