Female Therapists in Otsego, MI
Paige Hanley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Otsego, MI 49078
Waitlist for new clients
Life is full of ups, downs, and unexpected turns. Sometimes, it can be helpful to have someone in your corner who can assist you in processing all of life's changes. Whether what you are experiencing is the loss of a loved one, stress from a job or school, relationship issues, or something else causing you to feel overwhelmed, I am here to walk alongside you.
Life is full of ups, downs, and unexpected turns. Sometimes, it can be helpful to have someone in your corner who can assist you in processing all of life's changes. Whether what you are experiencing is the loss of a loved one, stress from a job or school, relationship issues, or something else causing you to feel overwhelmed, I am here to walk alongside you.
I am passionate about working with kids, teens and young adults to navigate through life's ups and downs. I have a great deal of experience working with foster/adoptive children specifically. I am not seeing any adult clients at this time.
I am passionate about working with kids, teens and young adults to navigate through life's ups and downs. I have a great deal of experience working with foster/adoptive children specifically. I am not seeing any adult clients at this time.
I am deeply passionate about the value of helping and uplifting those around me, recognizing that we are called to help bear one another's burden. Life can be overwhelming, and I understand that seeking therapy can be a vulnerable step.
I am deeply passionate about the value of helping and uplifting those around me, recognizing that we are called to help bear one another's burden. Life can be overwhelming, and I understand that seeking therapy can be a vulnerable step.
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, maladaptive behaviors, or if life feels heavy, I want to be in your corner! I hope to empower you and provide you with resources to reach your goals. This is your journey, I want to walk alongside you; your success is my success.
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, maladaptive behaviors, or if life feels heavy, I want to be in your corner! I hope to empower you and provide you with resources to reach your goals. This is your journey, I want to walk alongside you; your success is my success.
Kristen Aukeman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Otsego, MI 49078 (Online Only)
Hey there, I'm really glad you're here. Let me tell you a bit about why therapy is so meaningful to me. I began my own journey into therapy when I was younger, facing similar struggles to what you might be experiencing now. It wasn't easy, but therapy became my anchor during those tough times. It showed me that even in the midst of darkness, there's hope and room for joy. Now, I'm here to offer you that same support and guidance. If you're ready to take that step, I'm here to walk alongside you, helping you find the tools you need to feel better.
Hey there, I'm really glad you're here. Let me tell you a bit about why therapy is so meaningful to me. I began my own journey into therapy when I was younger, facing similar struggles to what you might be experiencing now. It wasn't easy, but therapy became my anchor during those tough times. It showed me that even in the midst of darkness, there's hope and room for joy. Now, I'm here to offer you that same support and guidance. If you're ready to take that step, I'm here to walk alongside you, helping you find the tools you need to feel better.
Many women and moms go through times in her life when she may asks herself, "Is this my life?" Where the many hats she wears seem to overwhelm her true, beautiful essence. Can you relate? To having a sense that life is taking you for a ride instead of you being the driver! When past dreams and ideals seem far away or nonexistent.
Many women and moms go through times in her life when she may asks herself, "Is this my life?" Where the many hats she wears seem to overwhelm her true, beautiful essence. Can you relate? To having a sense that life is taking you for a ride instead of you being the driver! When past dreams and ideals seem far away or nonexistent.
Allyson McClellan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Otsego, MI 49078
Waitlist for new clients
Making the choice to reach out for therapeutic support is courageous. Whether you are hoping to heal from trauma, strengthen your relationships, or gain new strategies for navigating life, participating in therapy is brave. You are taking the first steps to find a therapist that is a good fit for you and that is wonderful!
Making the choice to reach out for therapeutic support is courageous. Whether you are hoping to heal from trauma, strengthen your relationships, or gain new strategies for navigating life, participating in therapy is brave. You are taking the first steps to find a therapist that is a good fit for you and that is wonderful!
Lisa Schafer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Otsego, MI 49078
I'm listening. We all have times in our lives where we need that additional support. I am here to help you pull yourself out of your rut and into a life with more fulfillment and purpose. I enjoy helping people find that inspiration by incorporating a wide range of interventions based on your unique needs. I am here to inspire you as a Mental health professional by helping you rewrite your story. I am honored to walk with you in your journey as you take those next steps fully empowered. I have direct approach and won't just sit and nod at you. You deserve to feel better in your life.
I'm listening. We all have times in our lives where we need that additional support. I am here to help you pull yourself out of your rut and into a life with more fulfillment and purpose. I enjoy helping people find that inspiration by incorporating a wide range of interventions based on your unique needs. I am here to inspire you as a Mental health professional by helping you rewrite your story. I am honored to walk with you in your journey as you take those next steps fully empowered. I have direct approach and won't just sit and nod at you. You deserve to feel better in your life.
Shelbey Watson-Beasley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Otsego, MI 49078
Hi there! I'm delighted you've discovered me on your quest for a therapist. As an experienced practitioner specializing in trauma-focused therapy, particularly with children and families, my mission is to provide a safe space for healing and growth. My approach is deeply rooted in understanding the intricate connections between past experience and present struggles. Through a trauma-informed lens, I guide my clients on a journey of self-discovery, helping them unravel the complexities of their emotions and behaviors. Through my tailored therapy sessions, clients will be met with compassion and validation. Welcome!
Hi there! I'm delighted you've discovered me on your quest for a therapist. As an experienced practitioner specializing in trauma-focused therapy, particularly with children and families, my mission is to provide a safe space for healing and growth. My approach is deeply rooted in understanding the intricate connections between past experience and present struggles. Through a trauma-informed lens, I guide my clients on a journey of self-discovery, helping them unravel the complexities of their emotions and behaviors. Through my tailored therapy sessions, clients will be met with compassion and validation. Welcome!
However, I have worked with adults, prinatal women, and infant mental health both providing in-home and outpatient therapy.
Everyone struggles with life's hardships at times. I can appreciate how hard it can be to start the therapy process. I want to develop a place of safety, connectedness, and encouragement for you to come during those times. It is my hope that we work together in developing goals that are important to you. We will work as a team to create a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust and compassion to help walk you through your life journey.
However, I have worked with adults, prinatal women, and infant mental health both providing in-home and outpatient therapy.
Everyone struggles with life's hardships at times. I can appreciate how hard it can be to start the therapy process. I want to develop a place of safety, connectedness, and encouragement for you to come during those times. It is my hope that we work together in developing goals that are important to you. We will work as a team to create a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust and compassion to help walk you through your life journey.
I have a total of 16 years experience in the following areas: mental health counseling, school counseling, spiritual health counseling, and understanding parenting/caregiving. I think therapy can be beneficial to everyone and that every person has unique gifts and potential. I like to give every individual, couple, and family a safe, nonjudgmental, and caring place to talk. Despite pain, unfairness, stress, and hardship I have seen people develop hope, resilience, healthy coping strategies, and post traumatic growth. Feel free to call with questions or to make an appointment.
I have a total of 16 years experience in the following areas: mental health counseling, school counseling, spiritual health counseling, and understanding parenting/caregiving. I think therapy can be beneficial to everyone and that every person has unique gifts and potential. I like to give every individual, couple, and family a safe, nonjudgmental, and caring place to talk. Despite pain, unfairness, stress, and hardship I have seen people develop hope, resilience, healthy coping strategies, and post traumatic growth. Feel free to call with questions or to make an appointment.
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Bobbie Jo Heiser-Abel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Plainwell, MI 49080 (Online Only)
It's easy to get swept away by daily struggles and getting back on track is difficult. Something doesn’t feel right. You feel like you’re just going through the motions. You want to feel better, but you don’t know where or how to start. Whether you’re overwhelmed, suffering from a loss, or simply trying to make sense of life, I’m here to help.
It's easy to get swept away by daily struggles and getting back on track is difficult. Something doesn’t feel right. You feel like you’re just going through the motions. You want to feel better, but you don’t know where or how to start. Whether you’re overwhelmed, suffering from a loss, or simply trying to make sense of life, I’m here to help.
My counseling style is warm and welcoming. I believe in treating all people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I am currently focusing on teen and adult clients who are experiencing life changes, depression, anxiety, LGBTQIA+ needs, transitions to adulthood, relationship issues, grief and loss, and difficulties with self esteem and self compassion. I provide both in person and virtual services, however I am currently working to increase my telehealth caseload.
My counseling style is warm and welcoming. I believe in treating all people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I am currently focusing on teen and adult clients who are experiencing life changes, depression, anxiety, LGBTQIA+ needs, transitions to adulthood, relationship issues, grief and loss, and difficulties with self esteem and self compassion. I provide both in person and virtual services, however I am currently working to increase my telehealth caseload.
I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience helping individuals navigate challenges such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, coping skills, ADHD, everyday stressors, and more. My approach is collaborative, focusing on creating personalized treatment plans that integrate your core values, beliefs, and specific needs. Therapy can be an overwhelming process, but I am here to help you navigate your experiences in a safe environment! I work with ages 10 and up!
I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience helping individuals navigate challenges such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, coping skills, ADHD, everyday stressors, and more. My approach is collaborative, focusing on creating personalized treatment plans that integrate your core values, beliefs, and specific needs. Therapy can be an overwhelming process, but I am here to help you navigate your experiences in a safe environment! I work with ages 10 and up!
Gayle Marie Beach
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC, CAADC, ADS
Verified Verified
Allegan, MI 49010
Struggling? Not sure what to do? Reaching out for help can be both empowering and scary at the same time. We provide non-insurance related services to assure the highest level of confidentiality and accept most insurances. I have been working with clients for over 18 years helping each person find an individual plan that works for them. Restoring balance and hope in our lives can be difficult on our own. I provide empathetic services that move at your pace. Watching lives transformed is the most rewarding part of my professional life. Let us help you be the best version of you possible and find peace and joy in life again.
Struggling? Not sure what to do? Reaching out for help can be both empowering and scary at the same time. We provide non-insurance related services to assure the highest level of confidentiality and accept most insurances. I have been working with clients for over 18 years helping each person find an individual plan that works for them. Restoring balance and hope in our lives can be difficult on our own. I provide empathetic services that move at your pace. Watching lives transformed is the most rewarding part of my professional life. Let us help you be the best version of you possible and find peace and joy in life again.
Accepting new clients! Everyone deserves the opportunity to heal in a safe space. As a therapist, I believe in the importance of meeting each client where they are at in their healing journey, remaining patient every step of the way. I am committed to ensuring my clients feel heard while guiding them towards achieving their goals and recognizing their full-potential.
Accepting new clients! Everyone deserves the opportunity to heal in a safe space. As a therapist, I believe in the importance of meeting each client where they are at in their healing journey, remaining patient every step of the way. I am committed to ensuring my clients feel heard while guiding them towards achieving their goals and recognizing their full-potential.
As I think about how change occurs for a person, I am struck by the recognition that life is full of opportunities for change, for individual growth. Sometimes these opportunities are not clear to the person because the trauma, personal or relational difficulty, fear, depression, or anxiety being experienced can be so overwhelming that one's ability to take action is clouded. In my work, I have become very mindful of the resiliency of the human spirit. I have witnessed this resiliency in times of trauma, pain, and loss. My goal is to provide you with a safe space to address your concerns.
As I think about how change occurs for a person, I am struck by the recognition that life is full of opportunities for change, for individual growth. Sometimes these opportunities are not clear to the person because the trauma, personal or relational difficulty, fear, depression, or anxiety being experienced can be so overwhelming that one's ability to take action is clouded. In my work, I have become very mindful of the resiliency of the human spirit. I have witnessed this resiliency in times of trauma, pain, and loss. My goal is to provide you with a safe space to address your concerns.
Asking for help can be difficult. At Acacia, we understand that entering therapy can be a big step and how important it is that you feel respected, seen and heard. Our experience includes helping children, adolescents, adults, and families navigate difficult times in their lives. We work to help them feel empowered to make changes in their relationships, careers, or personal goals. Together, we will develop a treatment strategy that focuses on the issues and changes that you identify and are ready to address.
Asking for help can be difficult. At Acacia, we understand that entering therapy can be a big step and how important it is that you feel respected, seen and heard. Our experience includes helping children, adolescents, adults, and families navigate difficult times in their lives. We work to help them feel empowered to make changes in their relationships, careers, or personal goals. Together, we will develop a treatment strategy that focuses on the issues and changes that you identify and are ready to address.
Kristen Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC, ADS, EMDR T, CFNC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Plainwell, MI 49080
If you’re looking for a therapist that just nods and asks: “How do you feel about that?”, then you better keep on looking. I have an interactive no BS and no sugar-coating approach that all my clients state has been extremely refreshing and welcoming to them in the therapeutic process. Self-empowerment, radical acceptance, and authentic human connection will be the cornerstone of our work. I utilize strength based, solution focused, and neuroscientific theory to guide us in your journey. This is about you—your stories, successes, traumas, hopes, and infinite wisdom! Sometimes we’ll laugh. Often, we’ll cry. Onward to self discovery!
If you’re looking for a therapist that just nods and asks: “How do you feel about that?”, then you better keep on looking. I have an interactive no BS and no sugar-coating approach that all my clients state has been extremely refreshing and welcoming to them in the therapeutic process. Self-empowerment, radical acceptance, and authentic human connection will be the cornerstone of our work. I utilize strength based, solution focused, and neuroscientific theory to guide us in your journey. This is about you—your stories, successes, traumas, hopes, and infinite wisdom! Sometimes we’ll laugh. Often, we’ll cry. Onward to self discovery!
Colleen Cachero
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Plainwell, MI 49080
I approach each session with a nonjudgmental, empathetic, and listening ear. Through my work, I invite you to explore outside your comfort zone to realize the abundance of possibilities that may exist for you. Because all relationships go through ups and down, I will offer support to examine how you can focus on personal development while, also introducing techniques that will improve your relationships with yourself and others. I feel it is important to meet people where they are at but still encourage goal setting. When working with clients, I look at how past experiences, including trauma, affect their current experiences.
I approach each session with a nonjudgmental, empathetic, and listening ear. Through my work, I invite you to explore outside your comfort zone to realize the abundance of possibilities that may exist for you. Because all relationships go through ups and down, I will offer support to examine how you can focus on personal development while, also introducing techniques that will improve your relationships with yourself and others. I feel it is important to meet people where they are at but still encourage goal setting. When working with clients, I look at how past experiences, including trauma, affect their current experiences.
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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.