Divorce Therapists in Petoskey, MI

I am licensed both as a Clinical Psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist. I also have a Ph.D. in Quantum Advanced Medicine. I do therapy with individuals for depression, anxiety and many other life issues. I work with couples and families through Marriage and Family Therapy which is my specialty area. Furthermore, attending to the grief and loss through a divorce is also an important component of family work. Therapy with adolescents and children, sexual and alcohol addictions are critical components of my practice today. Clients come to me because of my strong emphasis on natural treatment consultations when possible.

We believe in providing counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and professionals seeking their full licensures. We see clients struggling with common mental health difficulties and other life problems such as: ADHD, Disability Managment, Depression and Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Employment Needs, General Counseling Needs, Grief, Loss and Life Transitions, Relationship Difficulties, Divorce, Stress Management, Suicide Prevention: Identification, Prevention and Treatment, Transition to College and Career Success; Understand Yourself, Explore Various, Career Options, Learn to Set Meaningful Goals, and Choose the Right Education and Training Path to Achieve Them. Trauma, including the Loss of a Loved One, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Family Crisis & PTSD.

Walden Counseling welcomes Individuals, Families, and Young Adults. Our Counselors are dedicated to helping you identify your strengths, target goals, & assist you through the process of getting your life, relationships & your outlook - where you want it to be. Situated in Northwest Michigan, Walden Counseling is respected for its comfortable and confidential setting. Our staff are Professional, Board Licensed, Individual-Family Therapists who help people reach their potential goals, assist individuals in discovering & overcoming existing emotional or behavioral concerns.

Help for Emotional, Behavioral and Relationship Problems. Serving adults, children age 9 and over, couples and families, from my private practice located halfway between Charlevoix and Petoskey. I currently provide a choice of in-person or teletherapy. I utilize an integrative blend of therapy orientations, tailoring treatment to each individual's needs. You are unique. Your therapy should be, too.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been working with adults, adolescents, and children in northern Michigan for more than 30 years. I believe it's possible to redefine one's potential by understanding each person's unique strengths and limitations, and incorporating these into attainable goals. My focus is to help clients of all ages cope with challenging issues such as divorce, abuse, trauma, depression, self-image, grief and anxiety. I have specialized training in EMDR, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and am a Registered Play Therapist.

I provide therapy with individuals, couples, and families surrounding a variety of issues including but not limited to communication and relationship dynamics, stress management, depression, anxiety, and anger as well as grief and loss, substance use, eating disorders, and educational and occupational challenges. Being present with a client in his or her journey through life is my greatest honor and I strive to meet my clients where they are at the time and help them take steps towards their goals in achieving health, happiness, and overall life fulfillment.

I love helping teens and their parents thrive! Serving hurting children, teens and adults working through depression, anxiety, anger, grief, self-esteem and more. We all need a guide sometimes, someone who walks alongside you, listening without judgment, helping you find answers. I don't pretend to know you better than you know you. I aim to ask the right questions, to listen, encourage, and teach practical steps for your success, to find answers within yourself. I can help you to establish systems to focus on your solutions. Our relationship focuses on changing both unhealthy thought processes, and behaviors.

Kaleidoscope Counseling specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults and families. I am experienced in working with trauma such as sexual or physical abuse, parenting issues, anxiety, depression, and substance use disorder. All Counseling is confidential with a personalized approach for each client. The goal of therapy at Kaleidoscope Counseling is to help develop skills and techniques to navigate your life journey. Our initial meeting will provide an opportunity to complete a comprehensive client assessment. This will be a ninety minute appointment. In the following appointment, we will agree on a treatment plan with your individual measurable goals to include frequency and length of attendance.

We will explore your current situation/presenting problem(s) in the initial session(s) to define your counseling goals. Then we will develop a plan to work toward those goals as we identify your strengths, any obstacles you might encounter along the way, and how you will know when those goals have been attained. I am confident that you will reach your desired healing and growth in this collaborative process. After achieving your goal(s) we may decide to set more goals or you may choose to end your counseling for now.

My "ideal" client is a child, pre-teen, teen, young adult, adult, couple, or family. Together we can work on any number of issues from communication to adjusting to new life circumstances; events from your past that are impacting your present; parenting children or teens, or individuating from parents; anxiety, depression and other matters of mood; relationships with family, friends and coworkers; co-dependency and self-advocacy; personal values and belief systems.... I'm here to meet you where you are & to support you as you evolve into your best self.

I work with individuals who wish to live a full and rewarding life regardless of past experiences or current challenges. My clients have a range of issues which may include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, recent or remote trauma, childhood maltreatment, family dysfunction, women's issues, distortions of thought, or grief and loss. I use a variety of carefully chosen modalities to assist clients in reaching their personal goals. Such modalities might include CBT, traditional talk therapy, relaxation, biofeedback, pyschodynamic interpretation, assessment measures, and reading or writing material.

At Second Chance Counseling Center, we strive to accommodate every client. We are a group of professionals here to meet your needs with our unique combination of skills. Our clinicians have been trained in various modalities to treat trauma, relationship issues, depression, grief, anxiety, and many other disorders. This allows each of our clinicians to focus on you in your treatment. Let us help guide you in your journey.

Relationships are difficult. Are you feeling frustrated in the way you and your partner interact? Are you feeling disconnected from him/her? Are you struggling to engage with your children? Lots of relationships are negatively affected by emotional reactivity. I can help you learn to be more responsive and less reactive. I can help you be better engaged with your children and more connected with your partner. Maybe you're feeling frustrated with yourself: you don't feel healthy, you don't feel happy, you don't feel fulfilled. I can help you with that too.

Life today can have a profound impact on over all well-being. If you are struggling today and looking to find some hope to help guide you through the storm, I may be the therapist you are looking for. The relationship between a client and a therapist is the key to a successful therapeutic experience. I invite you into a nonjudgmental environment that provides empowerment, safety, trust, empathy, and active listening I believe the focus should be on the whole self; body, mind, and spirit. Through support, inner strength, and hope, I truly believe that healing is possible.

In life we all encounter setbacks, stress, and traumatic experiences. Sometimes in order to move forward and find our own path, we need an objective person to listen and help sort through our feelings and reactions. I assist individuals to cope with general life stressors, grief and loss, depression, and anxiety.

I help people address mental health issues through a combination of highly individualized therapy and lifestyle interventions. I have extensive experience treating depression and other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders and trauma. I help people better understand how their attitudes and behaviors are influenced by their life experience and current environment, so change is possible. My approach is highly collaborative and flexible, and I work with my clients to maximize the benefits of therapy by helping them develop supports and opportunities for growth outside scheduled sessions.

Professional provider with 40 years experience in the management, organization and outreach services to families in small, state-run and large mental health organizations, substance abuse, EMDR therapy, and behavioral issues. Individual treatment planning, individual, family and group therapy, crisis intervention and cultural sensitivity, internship, supervision and program development. Therapists need counseling too and I can help you! Evidence based practices. Most of all, I possess a great deal of understanding and compassion for how to provide the best possible range of service and advocacy to families in our community.

"Happiness does not depend on what you have or who you are. It solely relies on what you think" (Buddha) The majority of our suffering comes from our thinking. In therapy I use a variety of approaches and techniques to resolve problematic behaviors, beliefs, feelings, relationship issues, and/or somatic responses.

A.C.E.S. stands for Attitude, Compassion, Education and Supports. These are the core attributes and values I use to help my clients and their families find answers, serenity, and balance. I have been helping families, frustrated parents and students who are struggling for well over a decade. My practice includes individual & family therapy, communication skills, education, modification of "behaviors" and helping families understand more of the “why” behind how we act and a deeper understanding of what we feel and how to make appropriate changes