Female Therapists in Portland, MI
Lisa Schoettle Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Portland, MI 48875
Counseling-Therapy. Compassionate Counseling for Individual, Family, Marriage Counseling, and Groups. Specializing in Grief Counseling, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Anger Management, and Adjustment Disorders. Child/Adolescent Counseling for Adjustment Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, and Delinquency. Substance Abuse Counseling and Education. Driver License Recovery. Suicide Survivor Support Group.
Counseling-Therapy. Compassionate Counseling for Individual, Family, Marriage Counseling, and Groups. Specializing in Grief Counseling, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Anger Management, and Adjustment Disorders. Child/Adolescent Counseling for Adjustment Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, and Delinquency. Substance Abuse Counseling and Education. Driver License Recovery. Suicide Survivor Support Group.
Have you found yourself in a difficult or complicated relationship that has caused you to feel anxious, helpless, doubt decisions, or feel broken? Are you having difficulty talking to others about your struggles? Fearing that others may not understand you or judge you. I am here to help you and guide you to access your power within you to take control of your life and begin the process of healing to move forward. With a non-judgmental and compassionate presence, I will offer support needed for you to carefully work through challenges and experience healing to begin living a more satisfying life.
Have you found yourself in a difficult or complicated relationship that has caused you to feel anxious, helpless, doubt decisions, or feel broken? Are you having difficulty talking to others about your struggles? Fearing that others may not understand you or judge you. I am here to help you and guide you to access your power within you to take control of your life and begin the process of healing to move forward. With a non-judgmental and compassionate presence, I will offer support needed for you to carefully work through challenges and experience healing to begin living a more satisfying life.
The approach is practical and strongly influenced by many years in the nursing field, working with young families, women, and foster children in the refugee population.
Finding a happy and productive life is the counseling goal by noticing areas where change can facilitate healing, improving friend and family connectedness, and highlighting purpose and personal fulfillment.
The approach is practical and strongly influenced by many years in the nursing field, working with young families, women, and foster children in the refugee population.
Finding a happy and productive life is the counseling goal by noticing areas where change can facilitate healing, improving friend and family connectedness, and highlighting purpose and personal fulfillment.
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Looking Glass Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Eagle, MI 48822 (Online Only)
Struggling on ones own to solve a problem can feel daunting and insurmountable. As your therapist, I will work alongside you to bring support, perspective and hope. I have a Christian background that I bring into my work with individuals. I have worked inside jails as well as my private practice office. No matter where you are in life, I believe recovery is possible.
Struggling on ones own to solve a problem can feel daunting and insurmountable. As your therapist, I will work alongside you to bring support, perspective and hope. I have a Christian background that I bring into my work with individuals. I have worked inside jails as well as my private practice office. No matter where you are in life, I believe recovery is possible.
Lauren Holloway
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Eagle, MI 48822 (Online Only)
My mission is to provide effective support as you navigate your way to better mental and physical health. I offer this support with a humanistic lens, attuned to your unique needs and personality. It is constructed on evidenced-based practice with a body-mind-spirit approach and pulls from each person’s innate strengths and abilities. Together we can work toward growth, healing, and wellness.
My mission is to provide effective support as you navigate your way to better mental and physical health. I offer this support with a humanistic lens, attuned to your unique needs and personality. It is constructed on evidenced-based practice with a body-mind-spirit approach and pulls from each person’s innate strengths and abilities. Together we can work toward growth, healing, and wellness.
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Do your emotions ever feel overpowering or too intense? It's as if you're riding an emotional rollercoaster, and even the slightest trigger can propel you into a state of panic or overwhelming rage. Are you grappling with the challenges of regulating these emotions, with feelings such as anxiety, anger, or numbness, frequently taking the reins and controlling your every day life?
Do your emotions ever feel overpowering or too intense? It's as if you're riding an emotional rollercoaster, and even the slightest trigger can propel you into a state of panic or overwhelming rage. Are you grappling with the challenges of regulating these emotions, with feelings such as anxiety, anger, or numbness, frequently taking the reins and controlling your every day life?
Carrie C Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Accepting new clients in person and virtually! I work with ages 13-adult. My purpose in counseling is to help each client achieve their social, personal, career and emotional development goals. I tailor my approach to each client's needs, always providing an un-biased, non-judgmental, listening ear.
Accepting new clients in person and virtually! I work with ages 13-adult. My purpose in counseling is to help each client achieve their social, personal, career and emotional development goals. I tailor my approach to each client's needs, always providing an un-biased, non-judgmental, listening ear.
Life can be stressful, and I am privileged to have the opportunity to help guide and support individuals navigating change. Working collaboratively, I aim to assist clients with personal growth and increased life satisfaction. I offer a non-judgemental space and develop a positive therapeutic relationship to help empower internal changes. I help clients increase their understanding of thinking and behavior patterns and identify habits that are holding them back. I assist with developing strategies for stress management, communication, problem solving, and emotional regulation.
Life can be stressful, and I am privileged to have the opportunity to help guide and support individuals navigating change. Working collaboratively, I aim to assist clients with personal growth and increased life satisfaction. I offer a non-judgemental space and develop a positive therapeutic relationship to help empower internal changes. I help clients increase their understanding of thinking and behavior patterns and identify habits that are holding them back. I assist with developing strategies for stress management, communication, problem solving, and emotional regulation.
Motherhood just got a lot harder during this unprecedented time of crisis. Anxiety looms as we sit with the uncertainty about when COVID-19 limitations will end. If you are pregnant or just had a baby there is an extra layer of concern about what you can do during your precious postpartum time. If you are managing schooling at home, or have a child with high needs, you're probably feeling burnt out. Taking care of yourself through talk-therapy can help you ride out this turbulent time.
Motherhood just got a lot harder during this unprecedented time of crisis. Anxiety looms as we sit with the uncertainty about when COVID-19 limitations will end. If you are pregnant or just had a baby there is an extra layer of concern about what you can do during your precious postpartum time. If you are managing schooling at home, or have a child with high needs, you're probably feeling burnt out. Taking care of yourself through talk-therapy can help you ride out this turbulent time.
Musings Therapy LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Merrill, MI 48637 (Online Only)
Hello and congratulations on reaching step one on your journey of achieving! What we wish to achieve in our lives both mentally and emotionally is unique to each of us, however needing support at some point in one's life I believe is universal. I am a counselor licensed in Michigan with over 10 years of experience working as a therapist in individual, family and group settings. My counseling style is open and non-judgmental. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approaches can combine cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, strength based, and solution focused therapy.
Hello and congratulations on reaching step one on your journey of achieving! What we wish to achieve in our lives both mentally and emotionally is unique to each of us, however needing support at some point in one's life I believe is universal. I am a counselor licensed in Michigan with over 10 years of experience working as a therapist in individual, family and group settings. My counseling style is open and non-judgmental. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approaches can combine cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, strength based, and solution focused therapy.
Jacquelyn Giordano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Troy, MI 48084
Do you struggle with feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or the challenges of embracing your true identity? Perhaps you find it difficult to navigate relationships, school, work, or life in general. Maybe you question whether things can ever get better, feeling lost or misunderstood. Now more than ever, teens and adults are grappling with these complex emotions and the weight of societal expectations. Ignoring these struggles often leads to deeper emotional pain and a sense of isolation. I believe that you deserve to live authentically and that change is possible.
Do you struggle with feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or the challenges of embracing your true identity? Perhaps you find it difficult to navigate relationships, school, work, or life in general. Maybe you question whether things can ever get better, feeling lost or misunderstood. Now more than ever, teens and adults are grappling with these complex emotions and the weight of societal expectations. Ignoring these struggles often leads to deeper emotional pain and a sense of isolation. I believe that you deserve to live authentically and that change is possible.
Dr. Kiera M. Kunkle
Limited Licensed Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northville, MI 48167
I work with adults and older adolescents experiencing difficulty in navigating life's many challenges and uncertainties. Concerns related to depression, anxiety, relationships, identity, trauma, or loss can impact our emotional well-being and functioning. At times, our ways of coping can create further distress. Through a deeper understanding of ourselves and our patterns, therapy can facilitate change. I recognize each client as a unique individual and appreciate the need to tailor therapeutic experiences to fit your needs. My goal is to promote curiosity, insight, and autonomy, allowing for healthier ways of coping and healing.
I work with adults and older adolescents experiencing difficulty in navigating life's many challenges and uncertainties. Concerns related to depression, anxiety, relationships, identity, trauma, or loss can impact our emotional well-being and functioning. At times, our ways of coping can create further distress. Through a deeper understanding of ourselves and our patterns, therapy can facilitate change. I recognize each client as a unique individual and appreciate the need to tailor therapeutic experiences to fit your needs. My goal is to promote curiosity, insight, and autonomy, allowing for healthier ways of coping and healing.
Welcome! I specialize in trauma recovery and navigating relationship challenges across all aspects of our lives. I place strong emphasis on acquiring skills to manage anxiety and depression, chronic illness, substance use recovery, grief and/or loss, and on making critical transitions that ensure safety, growth and holistic wellbeing. I have extensive experience engaging with teens and young people and am a skilled restorative dialogue facilitator, helping individuals and families hold space for conversations around challenging topics.
Welcome! I specialize in trauma recovery and navigating relationship challenges across all aspects of our lives. I place strong emphasis on acquiring skills to manage anxiety and depression, chronic illness, substance use recovery, grief and/or loss, and on making critical transitions that ensure safety, growth and holistic wellbeing. I have extensive experience engaging with teens and young people and am a skilled restorative dialogue facilitator, helping individuals and families hold space for conversations around challenging topics.
Madelyn Marchiori
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
I believe one of the most critical elements to effective therapy is a connection with the person sitting in front of you. I strive to make each session meaningful for my clients and I believe that each voice needs to be carefully listened to. Please reach out if you're interested in exploring if this may be a good fit for you! Thank you for taking the time and effort to consider a new road for yourself. Stay well on this journey!
I believe one of the most critical elements to effective therapy is a connection with the person sitting in front of you. I strive to make each session meaningful for my clients and I believe that each voice needs to be carefully listened to. Please reach out if you're interested in exploring if this may be a good fit for you! Thank you for taking the time and effort to consider a new road for yourself. Stay well on this journey!
Life can be full of change. Whether you are dealing with a big or small transition, it can be difficult to navigate and may be impacting your mental health and/or relationships. Becoming a parent, moving to a new city, starting a new job or beginning a new relationship can be really exciting and also overwhelming. My work with adults and young children is about building a safe, trusting relationship to help you feel comfortable with understanding how it is impacting you. I believe that we can work together to find your strengths to help you become the person living the life you want to live. You don't have to do it alone.
Life can be full of change. Whether you are dealing with a big or small transition, it can be difficult to navigate and may be impacting your mental health and/or relationships. Becoming a parent, moving to a new city, starting a new job or beginning a new relationship can be really exciting and also overwhelming. My work with adults and young children is about building a safe, trusting relationship to help you feel comfortable with understanding how it is impacting you. I believe that we can work together to find your strengths to help you become the person living the life you want to live. You don't have to do it alone.
Gail Brenton Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CCM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hillsdale, MI 49242
I have over 30 years of counseling and case management experience, helping clients with a variety of concerns: depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, codependency, boundaries, self-esteem, life adjustments, grief/loss, work-related concerns, substance use disorders, health issues, caregiver stress, etc. I can assist someone with short-term solution focused counseling, or more chronic concerns such as abuse and trauma. I also offer completion of the Substance Use Evaluation for Driver License Appeal in Michigan. I am also Board Certified Case Manager, as my "day job" is a CM in medical family practice.
I have over 30 years of counseling and case management experience, helping clients with a variety of concerns: depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, codependency, boundaries, self-esteem, life adjustments, grief/loss, work-related concerns, substance use disorders, health issues, caregiver stress, etc. I can assist someone with short-term solution focused counseling, or more chronic concerns such as abuse and trauma. I also offer completion of the Substance Use Evaluation for Driver License Appeal in Michigan. I am also Board Certified Case Manager, as my "day job" is a CM in medical family practice.
Tiffany Barnhard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saginaw, MI 48603 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia and Michigan. Historically, I’ve worked with individuals in residential and private practice settings with focus on substance use and mental health. I currently work with adults from all walks of life struggling with addiction, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. I operate from a person-centered approach with focus on rapport building as both are crucial in developing a safe place for clients while allowing them to feel heard and understood. Through this process, I am honored to walk with clients in their most vulnerable moments to create a better life for themselves in the process.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia and Michigan. Historically, I’ve worked with individuals in residential and private practice settings with focus on substance use and mental health. I currently work with adults from all walks of life struggling with addiction, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. I operate from a person-centered approach with focus on rapport building as both are crucial in developing a safe place for clients while allowing them to feel heard and understood. Through this process, I am honored to walk with clients in their most vulnerable moments to create a better life for themselves in the process.
I am an experienced Certified School Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). With a passion for helping individuals achieve their full potential, I am dedicated to providing comprehensive psychological and behavioral support to children, adolescents, and their families. Whether it's addressing academic challenges, emotional well-being, or behavioral issues, I am committed to fostering positive growth and empowering individuals to thrive.
I am an experienced Certified School Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). With a passion for helping individuals achieve their full potential, I am dedicated to providing comprehensive psychological and behavioral support to children, adolescents, and their families. Whether it's addressing academic challenges, emotional well-being, or behavioral issues, I am committed to fostering positive growth and empowering individuals to thrive.
Markieta Boswell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, MI 48025 (Online Only)
Some of the specific areas that she supports her clients in include depression, grief/loss, trauma, women's issues, family challenges, work/employment conflict, and self-esteem.
Markieta Boswell is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked in the mental health profession for 7 years. Markieta has experience in helping and supporting others through this journey we call life.
Some of the specific areas that she supports her clients in include depression, grief/loss, trauma, women's issues, family challenges, work/employment conflict, and self-esteem.
Markieta Boswell is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked in the mental health profession for 7 years. Markieta has experience in helping and supporting others through this journey we call life.
My goal as a therapist is to create a warm, safe, collaborative, authentic, and trusting environment for my clients. I am passionate about working with those who are experiencing challenges with their sexuality/gender identity, sexual self, relationships, self-esteem, and trauma. My clients can expect a genuine therapeutic relationship where all parts of them are welcome.
My goal as a therapist is to create a warm, safe, collaborative, authentic, and trusting environment for my clients. I am passionate about working with those who are experiencing challenges with their sexuality/gender identity, sexual self, relationships, self-esteem, and trauma. My clients can expect a genuine therapeutic relationship where all parts of them are welcome.
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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.