Therapists in Pentwater, MI

Depression and anxiety can feel like a heavy fog that won't lift. I am here to walk with you through the fog, helping you to find clarity and relief from emotional pain. I offer a safe and supportive therapeutic environment that respects your emotional journey, helps you to feel more authentically yourself, and releases you from the fog of depression and anxiety.

Relationships are hard. Parenting is hard. You never thought caring for your baby would leave you feeling depressed, anxious, and/or angry. You and your child could have experienced unexpected stressful events leaving you both wondering how to make sense of it. You may be adjusting to life changes as your family grows or your responsibilities changed causing you to struggle with feelings of loss, irritability, and regret. It’s hard to voice these thoughts which causes you to feel overwhelmed, alone, worried, and confused. For these reasons, it is critical to have support to start to feel connected and excited about relationships.

You are taking a courageous first step towards finding relief and feeling like yourself again. I believe through a safe and supporting relationship, healing and growth can happen. I am specialized in areas around women's health and mental health experiences, including perinatal wellness( pregnancy, birth and postpartum), attachment, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss. Parenthood and the path to parenthood releases symptoms we never expected, and old wounds that we never thought would surface and rupture. I believe mental health is your intrinsic right. You deserve to be seen, to be heard, and to be well.

I am a psychologist with nearly forty years' experience as a therapist. Trained as a general practitioner in rural mental health, I see people with a wide range of issues -- anxiety, depression, fears, phobias, procrastination, underachievement, chronic pain, anger management, attention disorders, and frustration in close relationships. If you decide to come in, the first appointment will focus on clarifying your goals and thinking about ways to move toward them. You are invited to a safe, respectful, supportive place where we can understand your situation and work together to improve it.

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I work with people who want to improve their relationships and build more meaningful connections. Many of us are taught from a young age to hide our feelings, remain stoic, and always be in control. These expectations can leave us with questions about our personal identity and struggling to find meaning in our lives. For many of us, society has ingrained the belief that expressing emotions is not okay. This can lead to unresolved past wounds and lead to issues like depression, anxiety, and difficulties feeling close with others.

Are you working with a little anxiety (or really maybe alot actually) or depression? Encountered trauma? Are you in the perinatal period, a new parent and need support for postpartum anxiety, or depression or birth trauma? Looking to navigate being neurodivergent now that you've tried to navigate being an adult or parent? As a therapist I can always appreciate the vulnerability that a person can have when seeking out therapy, so it is my goal to make you feel at ease when you show up to work on any or all of these things at your pace and how I can create a safe space for you to be you and explore, well, life and it's impact on you.

Sometimes life gives us more than we can handle by ourselves & we could use a bit of help navigating our way through it. We all have struggles as well as our own individualized higher purpose to fulfill. I'm here to help process your thoughts, feelings, & experiences so you may move forward in a healthier, more positive direction where peace & contentment can be found using a mind, body, spirit approach to healing & growth. We all deserve to live life to the fullest & I can offer you the counseling tools, resources, encouragement & support to assist you in overcoming life's obstacles & challenges encountered throughout your journey.

In my practice, I recognize that as people we have many different emotions and experiences that drive us. Sometimes we do not understand what we are feeling, why we are feeling it, and why we are responding the way that we are. That is why I am passionate about helping my clients create a better understanding of themselves that creates a positive change to bring healing.

Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, isolation, sadness, trauma, grief, ineffective communication, people-pleasing, and struggling with transitions in life? Do you find it challenging to connect with a therapist who truly comprehends the intricate facets of your identity, as a Black & Brown person, member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and advocate? We bridge the gap between marginalized communities and the therapists best equipped to guide healing. We invite you to lean into your journey toward growth and healing by taking the first step & scheduling with us.

I genuinely believe that, when in a space of safety and acceptance, nothing can be more powerful than sharing our stories. The sharing opens space for processing, coping, and healing. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I practice a holistic approach to address many of life’s challenges, whether that be trauma, depression, anxiety, codependency, grief, or life stressors. I will sit with you, actively listen, teach you to process your emotions in a healthy way, and we will collaboratively work toward your desired outcome.

I am a firm believer that we are not meant to do life alone. It is my hope that I can be one of the people in your life who can offer you the support you need to succeed. Whether you’re facing a major life transition, grieving the loss of a life or a relationship, dealing with family conflict, or navigating one of the many other life challenges we face as humans - my door is open to you.

I enjoy working with clients who are desiring change but are unsure how to achieve this in their life. They often have tried many different approaches but feel "stuck." I help clients who are struggling to adjust to life changes, relationship difficulties, and professional burnout, and are looking for a perspective of hope and direction. I work with individuals and couples to help increase their awareness and develop a plan how to have their needs met. Even if you feel helpless, I will help work with you to find a way forward. It would be my honor to walk these next steps together.

As a therapist, it is my goal to provide a safe and welcoming space where you will feel heard, respected and supported. I am sensitive to the fact that many people are not too eager or comfortable with opening up to a stranger about their personal history. My therapy style is warm, relaxed and caring and I practice from an integrated treatment approach, paced and tailored to fit the goals and readiness of each individual.

I specialize in working with adolescents, families and adults. I offer effective and compassionate treatment for adults struggling with parenting, communication, relationships, anxiety, life balance, anger, depression, and trauma.

My name is Mandi Lynn, and I am a Clinical Therapist certified in Trauma Focused-CBT. I specialize in working with children, families, and adults in all walks of life. I have spent my career focusing on helping teenagers in the Juvenile Justice system, children and families involved with CPS, foster/adoptive families, teenagers aging out of the foster care system, and adults struggling with current/past trauma and major life transitions. My goal is to help children, families, and adults identify and celebrate their strengths, while building and reinforcing healthy familial and interpersonal relationships.

NEW Patient email: captivebeliefs@gmail.com with availability, needs, and insurance plan. I believe that everyone deserves the support they need to release emotions and regain control. My specialities include anxiety, depression, and relationships. I have over 10 years of experience assessing mood, personalities, and family systems. My approach guides clients in managing areas of need such as life changes, emotional regulation, and family/social stressors. While I maintain the utmost professionalism in my practice, I offer a compassionate and approachable style.

One of our most important relationships is the one we have with ourselves. How we talk to ourselves, treat ourselves, and view ourselves impacts our daily living and the relationships around us. Therapy provides an opportunity to gain awareness of how we relate to ourselves and others. We begin to recognize our relational patterns and understand how these patterns were developed and are maintained. Through this self-understanding, we can begin to learn new ways of being with ourselves and others.

Life is complicated. Let's figure it out. Accepting Clients In-Person & Online - It could be long-term depression or recent development in your life. You could be severely depressed or mildly so. Maybe you’re feeling stuck, lost, or empty. Maybe what used to work for you doesn't anymore. You're trying to make changes but it doesn't seem to be working. Maybe you're always feeling tired, exhausted, or generally bad about yourself. Perhaps you're high strung and having difficulty calming down. Therapy can truly help you find more meaning and happiness in your life.