Emotionally Focused Therapists in Okemos, MI
Joelle King-Parrish
Licensed Professional Counselor, LLPC
Not Verified Not Verified
Okemos, MI 48864
EFT trained for couples.
Each person is unique. My primary approach to counseling is an integration of person-centered, mindfulness-based and cognitive behavioral therapies. This approach strives to balance mindful awareness and collaborative effort to identify and change the clients' behavioral disturbances. I assist you in developing healthy solutions and coping skills to place in your 'toolbox' for life challenges. Treatment focuses on changing negative thought patterns in order to change behavioral and emotional stages. It is understood that therapy is not an instant fix, but I am eager to assist you in each step of your growth.
EFT trained for couples.
Each person is unique. My primary approach to counseling is an integration of person-centered, mindfulness-based and cognitive behavioral therapies. This approach strives to balance mindful awareness and collaborative effort to identify and change the clients' behavioral disturbances. I assist you in developing healthy solutions and coping skills to place in your 'toolbox' for life challenges. Treatment focuses on changing negative thought patterns in order to change behavioral and emotional stages. It is understood that therapy is not an instant fix, but I am eager to assist you in each step of your growth.
Starr Golembiewski
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Okemos, MI 48864
Are you frustrated with just surviving when what you really want is to thrive? Maybe for you thriving means having healthy relationships. Or maybe you want to feel more confident, and able to identify and express values to live a more authentic life. Perhaps it's time to re-write narratives formed from childhood abuse or other traumatic event(s). My goal is to create a safe environment where you feel heard, and your problems understood, so we can begin the process of helping you live your best life. I serve individuals, couples and families with a strengths-based, mindful, emotionally-focused approach that empowers change.
Are you frustrated with just surviving when what you really want is to thrive? Maybe for you thriving means having healthy relationships. Or maybe you want to feel more confident, and able to identify and express values to live a more authentic life. Perhaps it's time to re-write narratives formed from childhood abuse or other traumatic event(s). My goal is to create a safe environment where you feel heard, and your problems understood, so we can begin the process of helping you live your best life. I serve individuals, couples and families with a strengths-based, mindful, emotionally-focused approach that empowers change.
Courtney Schafer
Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Okemos, MI 48864
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel stuck in old patterns that are no longer serving you? Are you wanting to connect more with your authentic self and create a life in which you can thrive? Building an inner awareness and understanding of what makes you who you are, is my goal as your therapist! Working together, we can help you create a life in which you are able to have meaningful relationships and feel fulfilled. As a trauma-informed therapist, I recognize the courage it takes to start the counseling process. I work with clients from an Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy/attachment theory, person-centered, and strength-based perspective.
Do you feel stuck in old patterns that are no longer serving you? Are you wanting to connect more with your authentic self and create a life in which you can thrive? Building an inner awareness and understanding of what makes you who you are, is my goal as your therapist! Working together, we can help you create a life in which you are able to have meaningful relationships and feel fulfilled. As a trauma-informed therapist, I recognize the courage it takes to start the counseling process. I work with clients from an Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy/attachment theory, person-centered, and strength-based perspective.
Sally Demshur
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MPH, RN
Verified Verified
Okemos, MI 48864
Waitlist for new clients
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in work with couples, I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.
Are you tired of the same argument over and over again? Feeling unheard in your relationship? Frustrated because no matter what you do, you just can’t get it right with your partner? Missing the intimacy and connection with the person you love the most? The most important relationships in our lives can be the source of some of our greatest joy, as well as our greatest pain. It’s no coincidence that our most important relationships can often take the most work, though this work can be enriching and productive. Now more than ever, resilient, connected relationships can have a profound effect on mental health and well-being.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in work with couples, I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.
Are you tired of the same argument over and over again? Feeling unheard in your relationship? Frustrated because no matter what you do, you just can’t get it right with your partner? Missing the intimacy and connection with the person you love the most? The most important relationships in our lives can be the source of some of our greatest joy, as well as our greatest pain. It’s no coincidence that our most important relationships can often take the most work, though this work can be enriching and productive. Now more than ever, resilient, connected relationships can have a profound effect on mental health and well-being.
Eneziah Walters
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Okemos, MI 48864
Waitlist for new clients
Availability for couples. Waitlist for individual I am a licensed Clinical Therapist. I work with individuals and families to help navigate through life’s difficulties such as anxiety, peer/family relationships, and behavioral challenges. Integrating evidence-based practices, such as EMDR and EFT, will help you manage difficult emotions; cope with stress; build resiliency to discomfort or pain, and address challenges. My approach is accepting, affirming, and collaborative.
Availability for couples. Waitlist for individual I am a licensed Clinical Therapist. I work with individuals and families to help navigate through life’s difficulties such as anxiety, peer/family relationships, and behavioral challenges. Integrating evidence-based practices, such as EMDR and EFT, will help you manage difficult emotions; cope with stress; build resiliency to discomfort or pain, and address challenges. My approach is accepting, affirming, and collaborative.
Sara B Dupuis
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LP, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Okemos, MI 48864
Waitlist for new clients
I have had specialized trainings in Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), Gottman, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART, Master Level), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) approaches.
Relationships play an important role in our everyday lives. When relationships get off track, it can be so overwhelming. As such, I work with individuals, couples, and families to help heal the hurts and the pain of relational dynamics as well as trauma.
I have had specialized trainings in Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), Gottman, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART, Master Level), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) approaches.
Relationships play an important role in our everyday lives. When relationships get off track, it can be so overwhelming. As such, I work with individuals, couples, and families to help heal the hurts and the pain of relational dynamics as well as trauma.
I believe that all clients come to counseling with a personal story that includes important relationships, significant events, and beliefs about themselves and the world. Counseling involves understanding how our stories shape the way we view ourselves, approach challenges, and relate to others. I feel privileged to listen to clients’ stories and help them work towards their own goals for wellness and change.
I believe that all clients come to counseling with a personal story that includes important relationships, significant events, and beliefs about themselves and the world. Counseling involves understanding how our stories shape the way we view ourselves, approach challenges, and relate to others. I feel privileged to listen to clients’ stories and help them work towards their own goals for wellness and change.
Jacqueline Reine Newsome
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Okemos, MI 48864
In my approach to therapy, I believe in creating a space where clients can begin to break free from the confines that trauma and mental health challenges often impose. My role is to help them reconnect with their strengths, resilience, and sense of agency. I integrate a combination of strength-focused and solution-based techniques with ample room for emotional processing, always ensuring that each session feels like a place for genuine self-expression. I am particularly focused on supporting individuals who are recovering from complex trauma, including experiences of religious or sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, and ADHD
In my approach to therapy, I believe in creating a space where clients can begin to break free from the confines that trauma and mental health challenges often impose. My role is to help them reconnect with their strengths, resilience, and sense of agency. I integrate a combination of strength-focused and solution-based techniques with ample room for emotional processing, always ensuring that each session feels like a place for genuine self-expression. I am particularly focused on supporting individuals who are recovering from complex trauma, including experiences of religious or sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, and ADHD
Molly A Dean
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
Okemos, MI 48864 (Online Only)
I work with individual or groups of adults or children who seek help with issues of grief and loss, anxiety, depression, health concerns, life transitions, addiction and or co-occurring disorders. My role as a professional counselor is to listen and help each client identify strengths & challenges, set appropriate goals and skill-build to reach them. My training is from a cognitive behavioral framework and my approach is holistic. I assist clients in bringing physical, mental emotional and spiritual understanding and balance to their lives.
I work with individual or groups of adults or children who seek help with issues of grief and loss, anxiety, depression, health concerns, life transitions, addiction and or co-occurring disorders. My role as a professional counselor is to listen and help each client identify strengths & challenges, set appropriate goals and skill-build to reach them. My training is from a cognitive behavioral framework and my approach is holistic. I assist clients in bringing physical, mental emotional and spiritual understanding and balance to their lives.
Jackson Daly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSCP, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Okemos, MI 48864 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience with clinical disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and trauma, as well as issues related to life transitions; I specialize in self-esteem development and identity exploration. I provide therapeutic services for children, adolescents, and adults as well as individuals, couples, and families. My philosophical orientation is based in Rogerian theory and how we can invite change into our lives through congruency, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard. These qualities are the first tools with which we might build the foundation to a therapeutic relationship.
I have experience with clinical disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and trauma, as well as issues related to life transitions; I specialize in self-esteem development and identity exploration. I provide therapeutic services for children, adolescents, and adults as well as individuals, couples, and families. My philosophical orientation is based in Rogerian theory and how we can invite change into our lives through congruency, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard. These qualities are the first tools with which we might build the foundation to a therapeutic relationship.
As a counselor I pride myself on providing the best care to all clients. My services are customized for each client to ensure that they obtain the most out of the therapeutic process. Therapy should be many things; and I believe fun can be one of them! Engaging clients and making them feel safe, especially kids is critical. By offering dynamic services that include play and art therapy kids and families not only grow and learn from therapy but feel valued and a sense of belonging. I am honored to have clients trust me with their life story. It is my privilege to walk with you along this journey.
As a counselor I pride myself on providing the best care to all clients. My services are customized for each client to ensure that they obtain the most out of the therapeutic process. Therapy should be many things; and I believe fun can be one of them! Engaging clients and making them feel safe, especially kids is critical. By offering dynamic services that include play and art therapy kids and families not only grow and learn from therapy but feel valued and a sense of belonging. I am honored to have clients trust me with their life story. It is my privilege to walk with you along this journey.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LMSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Okemos, MI 48864 (Online Only)
I primarily see clients who are struggling with issues related to sexuality. This is broadly defined but would include problems with intimacy (e.g., difficulty maintaining closeness), desire (e.g., not wanting to have sex), arousal (e.g., inability to achieve or maintain erections), and orgasm (e.g., not being able to, or having it happen too quickly). If you are in a committed relationship, I encourage the partner to be involved. I also see clients who are experiencing distress related to infidelity, sexual trauma, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Clients who identify as LGBTQ+ are warmly welcome.
I primarily see clients who are struggling with issues related to sexuality. This is broadly defined but would include problems with intimacy (e.g., difficulty maintaining closeness), desire (e.g., not wanting to have sex), arousal (e.g., inability to achieve or maintain erections), and orgasm (e.g., not being able to, or having it happen too quickly). If you are in a committed relationship, I encourage the partner to be involved. I also see clients who are experiencing distress related to infidelity, sexual trauma, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Clients who identify as LGBTQ+ are warmly welcome.
As an LCSW therapist, I have greatly improved the lives of children and their families by understanding that each family and child is unique. I believe the success of every child begins within the family unit. Prior to becoming an MSW therapist, I worked for 15+ years as a Montessori teacher guiding the development of children. This experience allows me to address children's academic and emotional needs. Let me help you establish a strong and positive bond with your children.
As an LCSW therapist, I have greatly improved the lives of children and their families by understanding that each family and child is unique. I believe the success of every child begins within the family unit. Prior to becoming an MSW therapist, I worked for 15+ years as a Montessori teacher guiding the development of children. This experience allows me to address children's academic and emotional needs. Let me help you establish a strong and positive bond with your children.
Anna Donaldson
Pre-Licensed Professional, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Okemos, MI 48805 (Online Only)
My ultimate goal as your therapist is to provide a safe space for you to set you and your needs as a priority – a space that is judgment-free to help you work through healing what you choose to, and to help you sustain hope through the process. I am accepted new clients with immediate availability!
My ultimate goal as your therapist is to provide a safe space for you to set you and your needs as a priority – a space that is judgment-free to help you work through healing what you choose to, and to help you sustain hope through the process. I am accepted new clients with immediate availability!
Welcome to my practice! First and foremost, I should tell you that I value, acknowledge, and respect the important step you are taking by looking for a therapist. Every person has a different way to achieve fulfillment, and we all have in common the challenges that life brings us in the road. Understanding that mental health does not necessarily mean the absence of illness, my goal in psychotherapy is to help you understand how to use your own experiences and psychological resources to be a better version of yourself. My practice is focused on the provision of individual therapy in English and Spanish.
Welcome to my practice! First and foremost, I should tell you that I value, acknowledge, and respect the important step you are taking by looking for a therapist. Every person has a different way to achieve fulfillment, and we all have in common the challenges that life brings us in the road. Understanding that mental health does not necessarily mean the absence of illness, my goal in psychotherapy is to help you understand how to use your own experiences and psychological resources to be a better version of yourself. My practice is focused on the provision of individual therapy in English and Spanish.
No matter who you are, at some point or another, we all experience difficulties meeting the expectations of our roles or in finding the joy in life. You don’t have to go through these experiences alone. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, grief, relationship or self-esteem issues, trauma, abuse, stress, feeling unsafe in the world, or even feeling unsure of exactly what is keeping you from your full potential, I am here to help guide you to feeling some relief. I will help you build insight and self-awareness so you are in control of your thoughts and behaviors so you have the skills and insight to continue thriving after therapy.
No matter who you are, at some point or another, we all experience difficulties meeting the expectations of our roles or in finding the joy in life. You don’t have to go through these experiences alone. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, grief, relationship or self-esteem issues, trauma, abuse, stress, feeling unsafe in the world, or even feeling unsure of exactly what is keeping you from your full potential, I am here to help guide you to feeling some relief. I will help you build insight and self-awareness so you are in control of your thoughts and behaviors so you have the skills and insight to continue thriving after therapy.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Okemos, MI 48864
If you would like help with issues regarding daily life, work, family, blended families, academics, life decisions, gender identity we can help. If you have feelings of fatigue, worry, and being overwhelmed we can assist you. We operate a group practice with several therapists in three locations. In your initial call to us we listen carefully to understand what your needs are and then match you with the best method of treatment and therapist to help you. We understand that calling for counseling is an important choice and offer excellent customer service to facilitate the process. We provide highly professional services in a peaceful setting.
If you would like help with issues regarding daily life, work, family, blended families, academics, life decisions, gender identity we can help. If you have feelings of fatigue, worry, and being overwhelmed we can assist you. We operate a group practice with several therapists in three locations. In your initial call to us we listen carefully to understand what your needs are and then match you with the best method of treatment and therapist to help you. We understand that calling for counseling is an important choice and offer excellent customer service to facilitate the process. We provide highly professional services in a peaceful setting.
Jazmin Guy-Wallace
Counselor, MA, LLPC, LLMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Okemos, MI 48864 (Online Only)
Do you know who you are? Outside of your roles and responsibilities, who are you? What does your inner voice sound like? What do you need right now? What thoughts keep you up at night? What are your values? These are some of the questions that help allow you to build self-trust and create clarity in your life. I am here to guide, encourage and highlight what I see to help you come to clear solutions. My experience lies in working with individuals who are struggling with adjusting to life changes or balancing new roles/identities. I am honest and direct, allowing us to get to the root of your issue, trauma, or grief more effectively.
Do you know who you are? Outside of your roles and responsibilities, who are you? What does your inner voice sound like? What do you need right now? What thoughts keep you up at night? What are your values? These are some of the questions that help allow you to build self-trust and create clarity in your life. I am here to guide, encourage and highlight what I see to help you come to clear solutions. My experience lies in working with individuals who are struggling with adjusting to life changes or balancing new roles/identities. I am honest and direct, allowing us to get to the root of your issue, trauma, or grief more effectively.
Elisabeth specializes in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, behavior and impulse management, and ADHD. She conducts psychological and neuropsychological evaluations of children, adolescents, teens, adults, and elderly clients, and works with Jackson County guardian ad litem attorneys for cases regarding guardianship, conservatorship, and competency. Elisabeth also works extensively with adults with severe anxiety, depression, ADHD and a number of other diagnoses.
Elisabeth specializes in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, behavior and impulse management, and ADHD. She conducts psychological and neuropsychological evaluations of children, adolescents, teens, adults, and elderly clients, and works with Jackson County guardian ad litem attorneys for cases regarding guardianship, conservatorship, and competency. Elisabeth also works extensively with adults with severe anxiety, depression, ADHD and a number of other diagnoses.
Welcome to this brave journey! If you’re here, even feeling hesitant or ambivalent, you’ve already taken the first step by acknowledging a part of you that desires healing and growth. The psychotherapy process is like connecting dots or assembling a puzzle, helping to facilitate your experience and foster meaningful change. This is a safe space where you can explore unprocessed emotions, develop a healthier relationship with your feelings, thoughts, and pain, and untangle complex relationships with yourself and others. Here, you’ll discover insights about long-standing themes in your life and cultivate a sense of self-agency.
Welcome to this brave journey! If you’re here, even feeling hesitant or ambivalent, you’ve already taken the first step by acknowledging a part of you that desires healing and growth. The psychotherapy process is like connecting dots or assembling a puzzle, helping to facilitate your experience and foster meaningful change. This is a safe space where you can explore unprocessed emotions, develop a healthier relationship with your feelings, thoughts, and pain, and untangle complex relationships with yourself and others. Here, you’ll discover insights about long-standing themes in your life and cultivate a sense of self-agency.
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Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.