Parenting Therapists in Shelby, MI
I am fortunate to have over 25 years of experience working with trauma victims and their families first as as a parenting instructor and later as a therapist.
I enjoy working with with families, couples, and individuals from various religious and ethnic backgrounds. I have been married for 45 years and raised five children. My family experiences together with specialized training in relationships, domestic abuse, and parenting have prepared me to work with a variety of family dynamics. I have two Masters degrees in Psychology -clinical and counseling. I have a doctorate in clinical psychology. I also work with PTSD, ADHD and personality assessments, depression, anxiety, various mood disorders, relationship issues, post affair couple counseling, pre-marital counseling, grief & loss
I am fortunate to have over 25 years of experience working with trauma victims and their families first as as a parenting instructor and later as a therapist.
I enjoy working with with families, couples, and individuals from various religious and ethnic backgrounds. I have been married for 45 years and raised five children. My family experiences together with specialized training in relationships, domestic abuse, and parenting have prepared me to work with a variety of family dynamics. I have two Masters degrees in Psychology -clinical and counseling. I have a doctorate in clinical psychology. I also work with PTSD, ADHD and personality assessments, depression, anxiety, various mood disorders, relationship issues, post affair couple counseling, pre-marital counseling, grief & loss
Jennifer L James-Witteveen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shelby, MI 49455 (Online Only)
You feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and unable to focus. Perhaps, the challenges of daily living have begun to feel overwhelming. You are ready for help but unsure of where to turn. How would it feel to wake up free from the burdens you have carried for so long?As a mental health therapist, I’m here to help you discover that answer. My philosophy is rooted in self-empowerment. I believe in helping my clients rediscover their confidence and live a life unshackled from the daily responsibilities of living. You will notice that I provide a therapeutic approach tailored to you and your unique circumstances.
You feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and unable to focus. Perhaps, the challenges of daily living have begun to feel overwhelming. You are ready for help but unsure of where to turn. How would it feel to wake up free from the burdens you have carried for so long?As a mental health therapist, I’m here to help you discover that answer. My philosophy is rooted in self-empowerment. I believe in helping my clients rediscover their confidence and live a life unshackled from the daily responsibilities of living. You will notice that I provide a therapeutic approach tailored to you and your unique circumstances.
Are you searching for relief, hope, clarity, or a sense of direction? Finding the right therapist with whom you feel comfortable and connect with can be nerve-racking. Will they understand me? Are we the best fit? Is therapy worth my time? These are valid questions! My goal is to make this experience as smooth as possible for you. Whether you are looking for couple, individual, or family therapy, going at your own rhythm, pace, and comfort will guide us when working together. Bring your pain, struggle, anxiety, and stress, we will explore it together.
Are you searching for relief, hope, clarity, or a sense of direction? Finding the right therapist with whom you feel comfortable and connect with can be nerve-racking. Will they understand me? Are we the best fit? Is therapy worth my time? These are valid questions! My goal is to make this experience as smooth as possible for you. Whether you are looking for couple, individual, or family therapy, going at your own rhythm, pace, and comfort will guide us when working together. Bring your pain, struggle, anxiety, and stress, we will explore it together.
Samantha Marie Coughlin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shelby, MI 49455 (Online Only)
I believe a child's mental health is just as important as their physical health. I offer individual and family psychotherapy for children, teens and adults. I strongly encourage guardians to be involved in the therapy process. I believe in a collaborative approach between myself, the child, and guardian will ultimately achieve the best therapeutic success and progress. I work within the family dynamic to make long lasting changes that will improve the overall family system. Currently taking new patients for virtual sessions.
I believe a child's mental health is just as important as their physical health. I offer individual and family psychotherapy for children, teens and adults. I strongly encourage guardians to be involved in the therapy process. I believe in a collaborative approach between myself, the child, and guardian will ultimately achieve the best therapeutic success and progress. I work within the family dynamic to make long lasting changes that will improve the overall family system. Currently taking new patients for virtual sessions.
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Shores Wellness and Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ADS
Verified Verified
Hart, MI 49420
Waitlist for new clients
Ever feel "stuck in a rut", overwhelmed, worried, stressed, or just wanting more peace in your life? This journey we are on is not always easy; there are seasons, and moments in time, that are just harder than others. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. My goal is to empower you with the courage to tell your story, and the courage to believe that things can be different.
Ever feel "stuck in a rut", overwhelmed, worried, stressed, or just wanting more peace in your life? This journey we are on is not always easy; there are seasons, and moments in time, that are just harder than others. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. My goal is to empower you with the courage to tell your story, and the courage to believe that things can be different.
I have been a Master's Level Licensed Social Worker since 1997. I work with kids as young as 7 and adults up to age 65. I have worked with kids and adults with depression and suicidality, anxiety, grief, trauma, family conflict, and anger control issues. I like discovering people's strengths and using those strengths to build coping skills. I also have also had 10 years of training to work with parents and children age 0-5.
I have been a Master's Level Licensed Social Worker since 1997. I work with kids as young as 7 and adults up to age 65. I have worked with kids and adults with depression and suicidality, anxiety, grief, trauma, family conflict, and anger control issues. I like discovering people's strengths and using those strengths to build coping skills. I also have also had 10 years of training to work with parents and children age 0-5.
Jan Smallwood
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Hart, MI 49420 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My specialty is in helping people who are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or lonely. At some point in our lives, each of us may face transitions, conflict, or pain (past or recent), that can exhaust our personal resources. During these times we need outside support to heal or to make the changes we desire for ourselves. My focus is on assisting people in improving relationships, managing and directing emotions, and working through challenges that impact well-being and personal growth.
My specialty is in helping people who are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or lonely. At some point in our lives, each of us may face transitions, conflict, or pain (past or recent), that can exhaust our personal resources. During these times we need outside support to heal or to make the changes we desire for ourselves. My focus is on assisting people in improving relationships, managing and directing emotions, and working through challenges that impact well-being and personal growth.
Online Therapists
Chris Postema
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
), Suicidality/Self-Harm, Family Issues, Parenting, Emotional Struggles, Anxiety (including social anxiety), Depression, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, substance abuse, and Motivational Interviewing.
Everyone experiences life struggles. I believe clients come to therapy already equipped with the tools and skills to make change and therapy is a tool to help accomplish that goal. I specialize in helping individuals with trauma, depression, anxiety and relationship problems. I've worked with adults, children, adolescents and families for 20 years, and take great joy in seeing change happen in the lives of others. I believe in a client-centered approach, which means you are the expert of your own life, and I am a facilitator in helping you accomplish your own goals. I also have experience working with other healthcare professionals.
), Suicidality/Self-Harm, Family Issues, Parenting, Emotional Struggles, Anxiety (including social anxiety), Depression, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, substance abuse, and Motivational Interviewing.
Everyone experiences life struggles. I believe clients come to therapy already equipped with the tools and skills to make change and therapy is a tool to help accomplish that goal. I specialize in helping individuals with trauma, depression, anxiety and relationship problems. I've worked with adults, children, adolescents and families for 20 years, and take great joy in seeing change happen in the lives of others. I believe in a client-centered approach, which means you are the expert of your own life, and I am a facilitator in helping you accomplish your own goals. I also have experience working with other healthcare professionals.
I've been in practice 25 yrs - with individuals/couples & families -- kids 6+, many teens, college students & adults. I'm shamelessly informal -- no ties or pressed shirts here!. The office is quite unique - - very large, ultra comfy, w/MANY natural oddities... slightly chaotic -- like life! Good strong coffee/tea/soda & munchies always available. Pets welcome. I'm adopted myself, a licensed foster parent, & work with trauma and attachment. I have a multi-cultural family & lived abroad (Africa). I do co- parenting therapy & am also very familiar w/court systems, working with Dr.'s, lawyers, schools and custody issues.
I've been in practice 25 yrs - with individuals/couples & families -- kids 6+, many teens, college students & adults. I'm shamelessly informal -- no ties or pressed shirts here!. The office is quite unique - - very large, ultra comfy, w/MANY natural oddities... slightly chaotic -- like life! Good strong coffee/tea/soda & munchies always available. Pets welcome. I'm adopted myself, a licensed foster parent, & work with trauma and attachment. I have a multi-cultural family & lived abroad (Africa). I do co- parenting therapy & am also very familiar w/court systems, working with Dr.'s, lawyers, schools and custody issues.
The exhaustion of depression and anxiety can make it hard to reach out, and I'll make it as easy as possible for you to take those first steps toward healing. Using a warm, nonjudgmental, and clear approach to therapy, I offer a welcoming environment for adults, teens, and couples who are looking for change. Areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, grief, major life transitions, family difficulties (such as chronic conflict, estrangement, or parenting challenges), and faith-related struggles. You are not alone on this journey, and your mental health matters.
The exhaustion of depression and anxiety can make it hard to reach out, and I'll make it as easy as possible for you to take those first steps toward healing. Using a warm, nonjudgmental, and clear approach to therapy, I offer a welcoming environment for adults, teens, and couples who are looking for change. Areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, grief, major life transitions, family difficulties (such as chronic conflict, estrangement, or parenting challenges), and faith-related struggles. You are not alone on this journey, and your mental health matters.
Timothy D. Van Antwerp
Pre-Licensed Professional, LLMSW, QIDP, ISC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ada, MI 49301 (Online Only)
Im a special needs parent, a veteran of both the US Marine Corps and the Michigan National Guard, a divorcee, grew up in a loving yet sometimes abusive home, and found myself in more than one overly dramatic relationship.
Let's get to work and get you where you want to be. I'm here to provide options, ideas, solutions, and the strategies to help get you there. I like to use the term "level up", as a description of honing the strengths you already have and broadening perception. We can redefine and refine those skills and explore new approaches and explore cognitive tools that you can incorporate in your personal development journey. I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing in a strengths-based, solution focused format. Time to level up to your best self, you got this!
Im a special needs parent, a veteran of both the US Marine Corps and the Michigan National Guard, a divorcee, grew up in a loving yet sometimes abusive home, and found myself in more than one overly dramatic relationship.
Let's get to work and get you where you want to be. I'm here to provide options, ideas, solutions, and the strategies to help get you there. I like to use the term "level up", as a description of honing the strengths you already have and broadening perception. We can redefine and refine those skills and explore new approaches and explore cognitive tools that you can incorporate in your personal development journey. I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing in a strengths-based, solution focused format. Time to level up to your best self, you got this!
Special Interests Typically clients (children, adolescence and adults) who see me are dealing with one or more of the following issues: *Depression and other Mood Disorders *Anger and Loss of Self-Control *Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence *ADD/ADHD *Marital Issues * Parenting *Substance Abuse *Grief and Loss and Adjustment.
Life is ever changing and at times it can become very difficult. During these times we need others to walk us through these challenges. Together we can explore what is currently not working in your life and the changes you want to make. In sessions, we will develop the needed tools to help you make healthier choices for your life, develop skills to address problems and build a suppport system that works for you. I utilize a variety of counseling approaches and techniques to meet the needs of your situation. I work with individuals, couples and families.
Special Interests Typically clients (children, adolescence and adults) who see me are dealing with one or more of the following issues: *Depression and other Mood Disorders *Anger and Loss of Self-Control *Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence *ADD/ADHD *Marital Issues * Parenting *Substance Abuse *Grief and Loss and Adjustment.
Life is ever changing and at times it can become very difficult. During these times we need others to walk us through these challenges. Together we can explore what is currently not working in your life and the changes you want to make. In sessions, we will develop the needed tools to help you make healthier choices for your life, develop skills to address problems and build a suppport system that works for you. I utilize a variety of counseling approaches and techniques to meet the needs of your situation. I work with individuals, couples and families.
Amanda Syverson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy can be a great opportunity to add support for yourself and provide tools that you may not have had access to before. Making the decision to start therapy, either for yourself or for your child, can feel overwhelming. Therapy and therapists are not a one size fits all, so it's important to find the fit that is right for you and/or your family. I believe healing and change can occur, but taking a risk is required to do so. If you or your child are struggling with processing trauma history, grief/loss, parenting issues, stress management, adjustment issues, mood disorders, depression, and anxiety, you don't have to do it alone.
Therapy can be a great opportunity to add support for yourself and provide tools that you may not have had access to before. Making the decision to start therapy, either for yourself or for your child, can feel overwhelming. Therapy and therapists are not a one size fits all, so it's important to find the fit that is right for you and/or your family. I believe healing and change can occur, but taking a risk is required to do so. If you or your child are struggling with processing trauma history, grief/loss, parenting issues, stress management, adjustment issues, mood disorders, depression, and anxiety, you don't have to do it alone.
I am a clinical behavioral therapist with a private practice focusing mainly on children and families. I enjoy working with children and use various play techniques to explore the lagging skills which may have developed strong responses and behaviors to stressors in your child. There are many instances in which I will accept the parent as client to address behaviors in the home. I work with siblings when appropriate and have worked with clients ages 4-adulthood.
I am a clinical behavioral therapist with a private practice focusing mainly on children and families. I enjoy working with children and use various play techniques to explore the lagging skills which may have developed strong responses and behaviors to stressors in your child. There are many instances in which I will accept the parent as client to address behaviors in the home. I work with siblings when appropriate and have worked with clients ages 4-adulthood.
Devon Raap
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hudsonville, MI 49426 (Online Only)
Areas that I have had significant experience in my career thus far include trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, adjustment in clients of all ages, parenting stress and strategies, educator burn out prevention and support, and athlete mental health.
Beginning therapy means different things to different people, but it is often an action of courage, hope, self- care, and self-determination. If this is your first experience with therapy, you might feel a bit nervous or apprehensive. That is normal! I value the importance of highlighting and exploring the unique strengths and resilience in each individual to help encourage hope, confidence, healing, and growth.
Areas that I have had significant experience in my career thus far include trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, adjustment in clients of all ages, parenting stress and strategies, educator burn out prevention and support, and athlete mental health.
Beginning therapy means different things to different people, but it is often an action of courage, hope, self- care, and self-determination. If this is your first experience with therapy, you might feel a bit nervous or apprehensive. That is normal! I value the importance of highlighting and exploring the unique strengths and resilience in each individual to help encourage hope, confidence, healing, and growth.
Angie Mugabekazi
Pre-Licensed Professional, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saranac, MI 48881 (Online Only)
You are brave and strong for wanting to see change in your life. You deserve to live a life full of joy and peace. I understand that seeking therapy might not be easy finically, emotionally, culturally and it can seem intimidating. You are doing the right thing by reaching out and starting a conversation about where you would like your life to be. Together, we will work to meet your goals and address roadblocks as they come. As a genocide survivor and a single parent, I understand first hand how challenging life can get. So often, we are overwhelmed by what life can throw us and it is okay to reach out and seek clarity!
You are brave and strong for wanting to see change in your life. You deserve to live a life full of joy and peace. I understand that seeking therapy might not be easy finically, emotionally, culturally and it can seem intimidating. You are doing the right thing by reaching out and starting a conversation about where you would like your life to be. Together, we will work to meet your goals and address roadblocks as they come. As a genocide survivor and a single parent, I understand first hand how challenging life can get. So often, we are overwhelmed by what life can throw us and it is okay to reach out and seek clarity!
Caitlin Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Grandville, MI 49418
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience in working with families, helping build connection and positive parenting skills.
If you are here, it likely means that something in your life is not going the way you want it to. I want to acknowledge that at this very moment, you are taking the first step toward your mental health goals by reading this profile! Maybe you are struggling with changes or challenges in your life. Maybe you or your child has trauma that needs to be processed. Or perhaps you just need some new perspective on day-to-day concerns. I offer services to children, teens, and adults that are experiencing anxiety, depression, challenges with life transitions, past trauma, parenting and more.
I have experience in working with families, helping build connection and positive parenting skills.
If you are here, it likely means that something in your life is not going the way you want it to. I want to acknowledge that at this very moment, you are taking the first step toward your mental health goals by reading this profile! Maybe you are struggling with changes or challenges in your life. Maybe you or your child has trauma that needs to be processed. Or perhaps you just need some new perspective on day-to-day concerns. I offer services to children, teens, and adults that are experiencing anxiety, depression, challenges with life transitions, past trauma, parenting and more.
Are you are a parent struggling with life changes, bonding, or post-partum depression? Do you have a child who has a hard time managing their emotions or has behaviors you/they need support with? Are you an adolescent or adult dealing with stress and overwhelm? I am trained to help individuals and families work on issues with attachment, family conflict, relationships, school/ work responsibilities, behavioral challenges, social skill deficits, difficulty regulating emotions, trauma and managing stress which affect one’s overall well-being. Being human is hard… I would love to connect with you and help you through these challenges!
Are you are a parent struggling with life changes, bonding, or post-partum depression? Do you have a child who has a hard time managing their emotions or has behaviors you/they need support with? Are you an adolescent or adult dealing with stress and overwhelm? I am trained to help individuals and families work on issues with attachment, family conflict, relationships, school/ work responsibilities, behavioral challenges, social skill deficits, difficulty regulating emotions, trauma and managing stress which affect one’s overall well-being. Being human is hard… I would love to connect with you and help you through these challenges!
Relationship, occupational and parenting stressors can feel incredibly overwhelming and leave you feeling emotionally depleted. They impact your quality of life and overall well-being. If you're struggling with where to start, therapy can offer an unbiased perspective and healthy tools to rebalance the emotional load you're carrying. We'll work together to identify your goals, improve your relationships, and increase your joy, purpose and peace. Specializing in life transitions, anxiety/depression, couples, parenting/step- parenting, relationship issues and grief.
Relationship, occupational and parenting stressors can feel incredibly overwhelming and leave you feeling emotionally depleted. They impact your quality of life and overall well-being. If you're struggling with where to start, therapy can offer an unbiased perspective and healthy tools to rebalance the emotional load you're carrying. We'll work together to identify your goals, improve your relationships, and increase your joy, purpose and peace. Specializing in life transitions, anxiety/depression, couples, parenting/step- parenting, relationship issues and grief.
Amy Zauel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Whitehall, MI 49461 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with children, teens, adults and families while specializing in infertility, pregnancy counseling, adoption issues, parent training, anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges.
It would be hard to argue that our lives haven't been a lot more complicated over the last few years. Whether you are a child or teen dealing with peer pressure or the stressors at school, a stay at home parent trying to manage everyones busy schedules, a working professional balancing family life and the stress a job can bring, a single or divorced parent struggling to get through each day, a young adult looking for direction in life, or part of a family trying to raise your kids in this increasingly complex world, I have extensive experience in all of these areas. I am committed to helping you work through these challenges.
I enjoy working with children, teens, adults and families while specializing in infertility, pregnancy counseling, adoption issues, parent training, anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges.
It would be hard to argue that our lives haven't been a lot more complicated over the last few years. Whether you are a child or teen dealing with peer pressure or the stressors at school, a stay at home parent trying to manage everyones busy schedules, a working professional balancing family life and the stress a job can bring, a single or divorced parent struggling to get through each day, a young adult looking for direction in life, or part of a family trying to raise your kids in this increasingly complex world, I have extensive experience in all of these areas. I am committed to helping you work through these challenges.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.