Female Therapists in Portage, MI
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Jennifer Lindsay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MSEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portage, MI 49024
I work often with children, teens, college-age adults, and midlife adults. As a social worker, I know people are affected by their environment, at all levels. I walk alongside clients as they work through anxiety, depression, adjustment, and other stressors, and use a trauma-informed approach. I help children in a developmental manner and help parents navigate challenges. As former student affairs staff, I enjoy working with young adults who are transitioning to college or figuring out their lives in or after college. I also have a passion for working with those who are questioning their sexuality or gender identities.
I work often with children, teens, college-age adults, and midlife adults. As a social worker, I know people are affected by their environment, at all levels. I walk alongside clients as they work through anxiety, depression, adjustment, and other stressors, and use a trauma-informed approach. I help children in a developmental manner and help parents navigate challenges. As former student affairs staff, I enjoy working with young adults who are transitioning to college or figuring out their lives in or after college. I also have a passion for working with those who are questioning their sexuality or gender identities.
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Veronica Rothney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Portage, MI 49002 (Online Only)
Hello and thanks for visiting my page! It can be hard to ask for help so I'm glad that you're here. Life is unpredictable and can be filled with hardship. It can lead to depression, anxiety or feeling overwhelmed. It's normal to need more support during difficult times. It can be even more helpful talking with a professional who is there to help you live the life you want. I use compassion to create a safe and welcoming environment. I feel it's an honor to work with each of my clients. I currently provide therapy via secure telehealth platform in the evenings so you can have therapy from the comfort and convenience of your home.
Hello and thanks for visiting my page! It can be hard to ask for help so I'm glad that you're here. Life is unpredictable and can be filled with hardship. It can lead to depression, anxiety or feeling overwhelmed. It's normal to need more support during difficult times. It can be even more helpful talking with a professional who is there to help you live the life you want. I use compassion to create a safe and welcoming environment. I feel it's an honor to work with each of my clients. I currently provide therapy via secure telehealth platform in the evenings so you can have therapy from the comfort and convenience of your home.
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Lynn Steinhauer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portage, MI 49024
In my 18 years as a clinical social worker in private practice I have worked with a wide variety of people. I see my work as that of helping people to find and enhance their own coping abilities. I see it as my privilege to people who are temporarily stuck as any of us can be. I am particularly draw to helping people who have experienced trauma, are suffering from mood disorders, eating problems and the challenges of parenting and love relationships.
In my 18 years as a clinical social worker in private practice I have worked with a wide variety of people. I see my work as that of helping people to find and enhance their own coping abilities. I see it as my privilege to people who are temporarily stuck as any of us can be. I am particularly draw to helping people who have experienced trauma, are suffering from mood disorders, eating problems and the challenges of parenting and love relationships.
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Therapy is a great way to show yourself love and compassion! I believe change and growth in therapy can happen from looking inward, getting curious, and learning to recognize patterns. Change can be scary, uncertain, and intimidating. It can also be empowering and grow confidence! We aren’t meant to go through it alone and I'd love to walk along side you through it. My goal as a therapist is to provide a trusting space that allows you to feel comfortable leaning into vulnerability, being your authentic self and building confidence to take steps towards change and growth.
Therapy is a great way to show yourself love and compassion! I believe change and growth in therapy can happen from looking inward, getting curious, and learning to recognize patterns. Change can be scary, uncertain, and intimidating. It can also be empowering and grow confidence! We aren’t meant to go through it alone and I'd love to walk along side you through it. My goal as a therapist is to provide a trusting space that allows you to feel comfortable leaning into vulnerability, being your authentic self and building confidence to take steps towards change and growth.
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Christy K Walker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Portage, MI 49024
Waitlist for new clients
Life is full of challenges! Some of those tests and trials we may need help with. It takes courage to reach out for help whether for ourselves or for our children. Having experienced such things in my own life, it is my desire to use my experience and training to support your courageous journey! My goal is to meet each person where they are, and together we decide the path to follow. I believe we are all beautiful, capable people full of tremendous potential. I endeavor to come alongside everyone I work with as they discover more of their strengths, abilities and personal greatness.
Life is full of challenges! Some of those tests and trials we may need help with. It takes courage to reach out for help whether for ourselves or for our children. Having experienced such things in my own life, it is my desire to use my experience and training to support your courageous journey! My goal is to meet each person where they are, and together we decide the path to follow. I believe we are all beautiful, capable people full of tremendous potential. I endeavor to come alongside everyone I work with as they discover more of their strengths, abilities and personal greatness.
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As a counselor, it is my role to help individuals explore their life transitions and challenges and to promote self care techniques as they move through this process. I have worked with individuals and families in a variety of settings for more than 30 years using various treatment models that promote individual strengths.
As a counselor, it is my role to help individuals explore their life transitions and challenges and to promote self care techniques as they move through this process. I have worked with individuals and families in a variety of settings for more than 30 years using various treatment models that promote individual strengths.
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Amanda Frey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Portage, MI 49024
2024 Update: I can take BCBS or self-pay, with new client availability in the afternoons. To stay true to my specialization and passion, I only accept new clients for relationship counseling purposes (or through a personalized referral). This can be for couples or individual counseling that centers around relationship issues. I also work closely with the queer community (LGBTQ+, nonmonogamy, kink-friendly, etc.), and I love helping clients create and maintain boundaries while becoming their authentic selves.
2024 Update: I can take BCBS or self-pay, with new client availability in the afternoons. To stay true to my specialization and passion, I only accept new clients for relationship counseling purposes (or through a personalized referral). This can be for couples or individual counseling that centers around relationship issues. I also work closely with the queer community (LGBTQ+, nonmonogamy, kink-friendly, etc.), and I love helping clients create and maintain boundaries while becoming their authentic selves.
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Charisse Staine
Licensed Professional Counselor, LLPC, MA, M Ed
Verified Verified
Portage, MI 49002 (Online Only)
Charisse M. Staine, MA, M.Ed, is a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional specializing in depression, anxiety, stress, self-care, and life transitions for clients. With over 30 years of Christian counseling, and 5 years of professional counseling, she has counseled hundreds of multicultural teens, young adults, seniors, couples, and families.
Charisse M. Staine, MA, M.Ed, is a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional specializing in depression, anxiety, stress, self-care, and life transitions for clients. With over 30 years of Christian counseling, and 5 years of professional counseling, she has counseled hundreds of multicultural teens, young adults, seniors, couples, and families.
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Kari Wildner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Portage, MI 49002
Waitlist for new clients
I believe we all deserve to feel heard and to experience authentic connection with someone. My goal is to create a therapeutic relationship where you feel empowered and motivated to create positive change in your life. Sometimes we get stuck in patterns and need help to get back in touch with the most important relationship---the one we have with ourselves. This takes trust, support, time and accountability. My role as a therapist is as both a guide and as a witness, helping you to explore and overcome barriers to living fully by drawing upon your own strengths.
I believe we all deserve to feel heard and to experience authentic connection with someone. My goal is to create a therapeutic relationship where you feel empowered and motivated to create positive change in your life. Sometimes we get stuck in patterns and need help to get back in touch with the most important relationship---the one we have with ourselves. This takes trust, support, time and accountability. My role as a therapist is as both a guide and as a witness, helping you to explore and overcome barriers to living fully by drawing upon your own strengths.
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Alaina Knoedler is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois who has been practicing since 2017. Alaina firmly believes that healing is possible and can be found within each person that is willing to seek help! That being said, Alaina strives to first and foremost assist her clients in gaining deeper understanding and insight into what the main issues are that they are experiencing in their lives.
Alaina Knoedler is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois who has been practicing since 2017. Alaina firmly believes that healing is possible and can be found within each person that is willing to seek help! That being said, Alaina strives to first and foremost assist her clients in gaining deeper understanding and insight into what the main issues are that they are experiencing in their lives.
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I am thrilled to be able to offer counseling services to people that live in the West Michigan area. Although, I specialize in the treatment of children and adolescents, I also enjoy working with individuals and couples. If you are having difficulty with adjusting to new life circumstances, having relationship issues, or if you are a person that is living with a Mental Illness I am eager to help you work through your situation. Life is too short to face your problems alone and I am always willing to listen and help you work towards a new way to face your life's challenges.
I am thrilled to be able to offer counseling services to people that live in the West Michigan area. Although, I specialize in the treatment of children and adolescents, I also enjoy working with individuals and couples. If you are having difficulty with adjusting to new life circumstances, having relationship issues, or if you are a person that is living with a Mental Illness I am eager to help you work through your situation. Life is too short to face your problems alone and I am always willing to listen and help you work towards a new way to face your life's challenges.
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Sophie Skochelak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portage, MI 49024
Navigating medical and family systems as well as our individual circles can be overwhelming. Therapy can be a positive place to seek help, support, and guidance. I provide therapy to children, teenagers, and adults. Some of the more specific needs that I specialize in are chronic illness in children, adolescent anxiety and depression, life transitions in adulthood and caregiver burnout.
Navigating medical and family systems as well as our individual circles can be overwhelming. Therapy can be a positive place to seek help, support, and guidance. I provide therapy to children, teenagers, and adults. Some of the more specific needs that I specialize in are chronic illness in children, adolescent anxiety and depression, life transitions in adulthood and caregiver burnout.
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Pamela A Marx
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, RN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portage, MI 49002
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with a variety of clients. My training in marriage and family therapy has helped me to see the importance of knowing the context and history of a person's life. It is important to know each person's unique history and community. I believe that this self-knowledge help us find answers to our questions and new solutions. It is important to believe that our history does not determine our destiny.
I enjoy working with a variety of clients. My training in marriage and family therapy has helped me to see the importance of knowing the context and history of a person's life. It is important to know each person's unique history and community. I believe that this self-knowledge help us find answers to our questions and new solutions. It is important to believe that our history does not determine our destiny.
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Sue Muinch is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan who has been practicing since 2007. She has a Master's Degree in Counselor Education from Western Michigan University. Sue meets the client where they're at to help create a solid therapeutic alliance to motivate them to reach their goals. Sue listens with an open and empathic mind and treats people with an unconditional positive regard. Outside of work, Sue enjoys loves music, mainly classic rock and blues, and spending time in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with friends and family.
Sue Muinch is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan who has been practicing since 2007. She has a Master's Degree in Counselor Education from Western Michigan University. Sue meets the client where they're at to help create a solid therapeutic alliance to motivate them to reach their goals. Sue listens with an open and empathic mind and treats people with an unconditional positive regard. Outside of work, Sue enjoys loves music, mainly classic rock and blues, and spending time in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with friends and family.
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Paola Paquini is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Michigan who has been practicing since 2023. She obtained her MSN from West Coast University and a PMHNP from Purdue Global University. Paolo has more than 20 years nursing experience in Public Health working with vulnerable populations such a people experiencing homelessness and foster children. She recognizes that everyone's journey is unique, and therefore, tailors treatment plans to meet each individual's specific needs, fostering a sense of empowerment and self-discovery. Outside of work, Paolo enjoys spending time with family, nature, and her dog.
Paola Paquini is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Michigan who has been practicing since 2023. She obtained her MSN from West Coast University and a PMHNP from Purdue Global University. Paolo has more than 20 years nursing experience in Public Health working with vulnerable populations such a people experiencing homelessness and foster children. She recognizes that everyone's journey is unique, and therefore, tailors treatment plans to meet each individual's specific needs, fostering a sense of empowerment and self-discovery. Outside of work, Paolo enjoys spending time with family, nature, and her dog.
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Helping people is my passion and I feel honored that God has placed me in a position to help those find hope and healing through the counsel I offer. I create a safe place for you to share your story and the challenges you face. My hope is that you feel compassion from me as I journey with you to healing and wholeness. It is a process and my commitment is to walk alongside you at your pace.
Helping people is my passion and I feel honored that God has placed me in a position to help those find hope and healing through the counsel I offer. I create a safe place for you to share your story and the challenges you face. My hope is that you feel compassion from me as I journey with you to healing and wholeness. It is a process and my commitment is to walk alongside you at your pace.
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Jessica Like
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Portage, MI 49002
Waitlist for new clients
Everyone has their own unique paths in life. These paths may lead to unexpected turns, different destinations, or hit a few bumps along the way creating feelings of uncertainty. Such experiences and feelings of anxiety and uncertainty may lead us into uncharted territory, challenging us to overcome. Change is hard, and change can vastly impact our social, emotional, behavioral, and physiological responses. I strive to create an atmosphere of safety, acceptance, openness, trust, and respect.
Everyone has their own unique paths in life. These paths may lead to unexpected turns, different destinations, or hit a few bumps along the way creating feelings of uncertainty. Such experiences and feelings of anxiety and uncertainty may lead us into uncharted territory, challenging us to overcome. Change is hard, and change can vastly impact our social, emotional, behavioral, and physiological responses. I strive to create an atmosphere of safety, acceptance, openness, trust, and respect.
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Ashley Nederveld
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portage, MI 49002 (Online Only)
I'm excited to be able to connect with clients from all over Michigan through telehealth, providing therapy from the comfort of your own space. My therapeutic approach is rooted in evidence-based treatments, tailored to your unique needs and experiences. I specialize in stress management, life transitions, women’s issues, perinatal mood disorders, anxiety, and depression. I believe in the power of therapy to help manage life's challenges and transitions, and I'm here to provide the support and tools you need to navigate these times.
I'm excited to be able to connect with clients from all over Michigan through telehealth, providing therapy from the comfort of your own space. My therapeutic approach is rooted in evidence-based treatments, tailored to your unique needs and experiences. I specialize in stress management, life transitions, women’s issues, perinatal mood disorders, anxiety, and depression. I believe in the power of therapy to help manage life's challenges and transitions, and I'm here to provide the support and tools you need to navigate these times.
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Jillian Peyerk is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan who has been practicing since 2016. She has a Master's in Clinical Social Work from Michigan State University. Jillian has years of experience with various populations. She is passionate about meeting a child or adult where they are in their life. Jillian is supportive and will utilize her skills, personal, and professional experience to assist individuals in becoming whom they want to be. Outside of work, Jillian enjoys painting, reading, learning, family activities, crafts, spending time with friends, listening to music, and traveling.
Jillian Peyerk is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan who has been practicing since 2016. She has a Master's in Clinical Social Work from Michigan State University. Jillian has years of experience with various populations. She is passionate about meeting a child or adult where they are in their life. Jillian is supportive and will utilize her skills, personal, and professional experience to assist individuals in becoming whom they want to be. Outside of work, Jillian enjoys painting, reading, learning, family activities, crafts, spending time with friends, listening to music, and traveling.
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Emilie M Musialczyk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Portage, MI 49002 (Online Only)
We are living in a very trying time that can make us feel isolated, fearful and uncertain of the future. We may be experiencing emotions we have never felt before and don't quite know why or how to cope. Seeking therapy is not an all or nothing process, sometimes it is just needing someone to touch base with to help work through feelings or thoughts in a safe and non-judgmental space. Through exploration we can uncover barriers & work toward a healthier quality of life. Through discussion and reflection we become empowered to reconnect with our inner voice to help us feel more in control and less overwhelmed.
We are living in a very trying time that can make us feel isolated, fearful and uncertain of the future. We may be experiencing emotions we have never felt before and don't quite know why or how to cope. Seeking therapy is not an all or nothing process, sometimes it is just needing someone to touch base with to help work through feelings or thoughts in a safe and non-judgmental space. Through exploration we can uncover barriers & work toward a healthier quality of life. Through discussion and reflection we become empowered to reconnect with our inner voice to help us feel more in control and less overwhelmed.
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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.