Female Therapists in Okemos, MI
Gentle Healing Counseling Carrie Quisenberry
Counselor, MA, LPC, SCL
Verified Verified
Okemos, MI 48864 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with increased emotional or physical difficulties due to the impact of isolation, covid 19, life transitions? Are you feeling increased Depression and Anxiety? Are you struggling with relationship issues? Has someone you love died or is in the process of dying? Are you struggling with other issues of grief or loss? Do you have medical issues that are impacting your emotional well being? Maybe you are needing help managing responses to past or current trauma? I am here for you. I will listen, support and encourage you. We will explore the difficult issues and create your unique healing plan together.
Are you struggling with increased emotional or physical difficulties due to the impact of isolation, covid 19, life transitions? Are you feeling increased Depression and Anxiety? Are you struggling with relationship issues? Has someone you love died or is in the process of dying? Are you struggling with other issues of grief or loss? Do you have medical issues that are impacting your emotional well being? Maybe you are needing help managing responses to past or current trauma? I am here for you. I will listen, support and encourage you. We will explore the difficult issues and create your unique healing plan together.
Connie M Maundu-Pajak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Okemos, MI 48864
Hello. Welcome !! I am excited to work for you and your family. I have been a therapist for 14 years , working with families and individuals to help them reach their full potential. I am multilingual and have worked with clients from various parts of the world and religious backgrounds. I work with families, individuals and children from ages 8 and above specializing in depression and anxiety, childhood trauma, emotional regulation and anger related issues, learning disorders , personality and mood disorders and parenting skills. Tweens, teens, college students, individuals and families. Parental participation for younger ones.
Hello. Welcome !! I am excited to work for you and your family. I have been a therapist for 14 years , working with families and individuals to help them reach their full potential. I am multilingual and have worked with clients from various parts of the world and religious backgrounds. I work with families, individuals and children from ages 8 and above specializing in depression and anxiety, childhood trauma, emotional regulation and anger related issues, learning disorders , personality and mood disorders and parenting skills. Tweens, teens, college students, individuals and families. Parental participation for younger ones.
Hello! I'm so glad that you're here. My name is Megan Vaccaro and I am a Licensed Master Social Worker. I graduated from Wayne State University and have been counseling for 20 years. I work with individuals ages 6+, couples, and families on issues such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, behavior issues, family conflict, trauma/abuse, and parenting issues. My treatment approach includes cognitive behavioral therapy which works with challenging distorted thinking. It's helpful to know how to challenge negative thoughts in order to have more positive experiences.
Hello! I'm so glad that you're here. My name is Megan Vaccaro and I am a Licensed Master Social Worker. I graduated from Wayne State University and have been counseling for 20 years. I work with individuals ages 6+, couples, and families on issues such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, behavior issues, family conflict, trauma/abuse, and parenting issues. My treatment approach includes cognitive behavioral therapy which works with challenging distorted thinking. It's helpful to know how to challenge negative thoughts in order to have more positive experiences.
Jessica Flewelling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Okemos, MI 48864 (Online Only)
As your therapist, I want to help you to discover what patterns in your life prevent you from thriving. I seek to help you uncover what events in your past contribute to any traumas, emotional difficulties, and fears. My goal is to journey with you in your healing. I will foster a safe environment in which to do these things.
As your therapist, I want to help you to discover what patterns in your life prevent you from thriving. I seek to help you uncover what events in your past contribute to any traumas, emotional difficulties, and fears. My goal is to journey with you in your healing. I will foster a safe environment in which to do these things.
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.
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.
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.
I am an empathetic, enthusiastic therapist who has a you-centered approach. This is precious time you are investing in yourself, and my top priority will be showing you the dignity and gentle care you deserve while meeting your specific goals. My focus is to truly meet you where you are on your healing journey through active collaboration. Together we can discuss your specific reactions to trauma/life experiences and how to meet these normal responses with kindness and understanding. As a clinician, my passion is to facilitate alleviating your suffering through various evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
I am an empathetic, enthusiastic therapist who has a you-centered approach. This is precious time you are investing in yourself, and my top priority will be showing you the dignity and gentle care you deserve while meeting your specific goals. My focus is to truly meet you where you are on your healing journey through active collaboration. Together we can discuss your specific reactions to trauma/life experiences and how to meet these normal responses with kindness and understanding. As a clinician, my passion is to facilitate alleviating your suffering through various evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
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!
Kirsten Spano
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Okemos, MI 48864
I am a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) that works with a wide range of clients from children to adults. By understanding the challenges that individuals and families encounter, I specialize in treating a broad range of concerns. I am committed to promoting a supportive and non-judgmental environment where clients can feel safe to explore their thoughts and emotions.
I am a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) that works with a wide range of clients from children to adults. By understanding the challenges that individuals and families encounter, I specialize in treating a broad range of concerns. I am committed to promoting a supportive and non-judgmental environment where clients can feel safe to explore their thoughts and emotions.
Please contact me if you are looking for a therapeutic relationship that provides support and resources as we work to help you overcome anxiety, depression, and family conflict by creating an environment where you feel safe, your strengths are emphasized, your individual diversity is celebrated, and your treatment is paced appropriately for you. Often this therapeutic relationship can provide a space where you can unpack past experiences and gain perspective as to how past events may impact your life, relationships, and choices today.
Please contact me if you are looking for a therapeutic relationship that provides support and resources as we work to help you overcome anxiety, depression, and family conflict by creating an environment where you feel safe, your strengths are emphasized, your individual diversity is celebrated, and your treatment is paced appropriately for you. Often this therapeutic relationship can provide a space where you can unpack past experiences and gain perspective as to how past events may impact your life, relationships, and choices today.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Okemos, MI 48864
Our group practice offers multicultural, male and female providers with several years of treatment experience.
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.
Our group practice offers multicultural, male and female providers with several years of treatment experience.
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.
Amy Henson
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, Life, Coach
Verified Verified
Okemos, MI 48864 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I believe in creating a therapeutic environment based on genuineness, unconditional acceptance, and empathetic understanding. I utilize an integrative theoretical approach based on the individual needs of my clients. I have experience working with clients in areas including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, divorce, relationship issues, trauma, and life-transitions, in individual, couples, and group settings. I am trained in EMDR and couples therapy. Clients have said they feel I am "easy to talk to," understanding and insightful.
I believe in creating a therapeutic environment based on genuineness, unconditional acceptance, and empathetic understanding. I utilize an integrative theoretical approach based on the individual needs of my clients. I have experience working with clients in areas including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, divorce, relationship issues, trauma, and life-transitions, in individual, couples, and group settings. I am trained in EMDR and couples therapy. Clients have said they feel I am "easy to talk to," understanding and insightful.
Jacqueline Reine Newsome
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
6 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
Bryce (Brees) Routhier
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Okemos, MI 48864 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with something in your life or the world as a whole? Do you need someone who can listen with a nonjudgmental & discerning ear? Have you come to a place in your personal growth where you need help? If any of the above describes you, feel free to contact me. My name is Bryce (Pronounced B-rees). I am a counselor working in Michigan via Teletherapy. I am also a trans woman. I have spent the last decade learning everything I can to support people with compassion and skills to aid them on their personal journey.
Are you struggling with something in your life or the world as a whole? Do you need someone who can listen with a nonjudgmental & discerning ear? Have you come to a place in your personal growth where you need help? If any of the above describes you, feel free to contact me. My name is Bryce (Pronounced B-rees). I am a counselor working in Michigan via Teletherapy. I am also a trans woman. I have spent the last decade learning everything I can to support people with compassion and skills to aid them on their personal journey.
Ainslee McVay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Okemos, MI 48864
I believe that the foundation of a successful therapeutic relationship is compassion and understanding. My aim is to work together to develop the best approach for the individual in therapy and adjust accordingly to the individual’s needs. By establishing goals with the individual, we can address the concerns and underlying issues that can change difficult. I have been in private practice for the last three years, where I earned my LMSW and have worked with a wide variety of clients. I am also a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community and worked to advocate for social justice.
I believe that the foundation of a successful therapeutic relationship is compassion and understanding. My aim is to work together to develop the best approach for the individual in therapy and adjust accordingly to the individual’s needs. By establishing goals with the individual, we can address the concerns and underlying issues that can change difficult. I have been in private practice for the last three years, where I earned my LMSW and have worked with a wide variety of clients. I am also a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community and worked to advocate for social justice.
Life is journey that presents us with various challenges, it is nice to have support along this journey. My practice with clients is person centered, although I am along this journey with you, you are the facilitator. I provide a variety of mental health care for individuals who are looking to build skills and develop a community of support. I provide mental health care to individuals, couples, adolescents and families. I have a concentration in anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief and loss, peer relationships, communication skills, young adult transitional support, and family relationships.
Life is journey that presents us with various challenges, it is nice to have support along this journey. My practice with clients is person centered, although I am along this journey with you, you are the facilitator. I provide a variety of mental health care for individuals who are looking to build skills and develop a community of support. I provide mental health care to individuals, couples, adolescents and families. I have a concentration in anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief and loss, peer relationships, communication skills, young adult transitional support, and family relationships.
Rebecca Chessney Jones-Henry
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, QIDP
Verified Verified
Okemos, MI 48864
I specialize in treatment of attachment, healthy relationships, holistic health, trauma treatment, infant mental health, foster care needs, and women's issues.
I am very passionate about helping others discover their potential and life purpose. In my private practice I prefer to use a Holistic approach to counseling while blending Trauma Focused Care with Client centered needs. I would like to assist in coaching and supporting women, children, and families to find their happiest and healthiest of realities.
I specialize in treatment of attachment, healthy relationships, holistic health, trauma treatment, infant mental health, foster care needs, and women's issues.
I am very passionate about helping others discover their potential and life purpose. In my private practice I prefer to use a Holistic approach to counseling while blending Trauma Focused Care with Client centered needs. I would like to assist in coaching and supporting women, children, and families to find their happiest and healthiest of realities.
Life can be really challenging under the best of circumstances, sometimes we can get stuck and need some help to move forward or to get back on track. Maybe its to find peace when times are difficult. Your needs will guide how we work together and I strive to create a safe and supportive environment. I want to work with people to help them to realize their own therapeutic goals, identify their own strengths and overcome the barriers that will help them to move forward.
Life can be really challenging under the best of circumstances, sometimes we can get stuck and need some help to move forward or to get back on track. Maybe its to find peace when times are difficult. Your needs will guide how we work together and I strive to create a safe and supportive environment. I want to work with people to help them to realize their own therapeutic goals, identify their own strengths and overcome the barriers that will help them to move forward.
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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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.