Female Therapists in South Haven, MI
Debi VanDenBoom
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAPCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Haven, MI 49090 (Online Only)
I believe individuals who are ready and willing to put in hard work to make life changes will find my support beneficial. Especially individuals who have experienced domestic and/or sexual violence and are determined to heal in meaningful ways so they can accomplish their goals.
I believe individuals who are ready and willing to put in hard work to make life changes will find my support beneficial. Especially individuals who have experienced domestic and/or sexual violence and are determined to heal in meaningful ways so they can accomplish their goals.
Surilla Lawrence
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Haven, MI 49090 (Online Only)
I’m a licensed professional counselor in the state of Michigan with a wide range of clinical experience. The unexpected challenges of life can cause you to feel emotionally drained, confused, stuck and alone. I want you to know that you are not alone and you can start your healing journey now. I look forward to supporting you and providing a safe space for you to unpack your story and gain the necessary self care skills to generate healing.
I’m a licensed professional counselor in the state of Michigan with a wide range of clinical experience. The unexpected challenges of life can cause you to feel emotionally drained, confused, stuck and alone. I want you to know that you are not alone and you can start your healing journey now. I look forward to supporting you and providing a safe space for you to unpack your story and gain the necessary self care skills to generate healing.
At Katara Therapy, our goal is to walk with you on your journey to growth and healing! Taking the first steps on your path to healing can be scary and uncomfortable. We want this to be as comfortable as possible and therefore offer a variety of therapy options including: in a confidential office setting, or by using Telehealth therapy. If you are struggling with anxiety, grief, trauma, depression, OCD, anger issues, ADHD, Substance abuse, or adjustment concerns, please call us. We can help! You don't have to do this alone.
At Katara Therapy, our goal is to walk with you on your journey to growth and healing! Taking the first steps on your path to healing can be scary and uncomfortable. We want this to be as comfortable as possible and therefore offer a variety of therapy options including: in a confidential office setting, or by using Telehealth therapy. If you are struggling with anxiety, grief, trauma, depression, OCD, anger issues, ADHD, Substance abuse, or adjustment concerns, please call us. We can help! You don't have to do this alone.
MJR Wellness Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
South Haven, MI 49090 (Online Only)
As a mature woman who has grown from life's trials and challenges, I believe in the inherent resiliency and strength we all possess. While focused on client desired outcomes, I team with individuals to identity strengths which facilitate autonomy, improved coping strategies and empowerment. Together, we would seek to eliminate barriers ranging from multicultural issues, situational hardships to personal crisis. Utilizing my training in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Faith Based Counseling, Attachment Theory and Traumatic injury, my aim is to assist individuals in identifying and overcoming obstacles to realize optimal living.
As a mature woman who has grown from life's trials and challenges, I believe in the inherent resiliency and strength we all possess. While focused on client desired outcomes, I team with individuals to identity strengths which facilitate autonomy, improved coping strategies and empowerment. Together, we would seek to eliminate barriers ranging from multicultural issues, situational hardships to personal crisis. Utilizing my training in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Faith Based Counseling, Attachment Theory and Traumatic injury, my aim is to assist individuals in identifying and overcoming obstacles to realize optimal living.
Karen Moore Tolen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPH, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
South Haven, MI 49090
Selected "2017, 2019, and 2021 South Haven Best Family Therapist" and with 30+ years experience, I help clients find solutions which enrich lives and heal wounded hearts and spirits. Working as a team and using techniques and exercises, you can reach your potential and find your emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. You are the director, script-writer and producer of your life. Using psychodynamic, family systems, and dream work analysis, I assist you in the process of making your life be what you want. If you do the work of therapy, you and your life will never be the same!
Selected "2017, 2019, and 2021 South Haven Best Family Therapist" and with 30+ years experience, I help clients find solutions which enrich lives and heal wounded hearts and spirits. Working as a team and using techniques and exercises, you can reach your potential and find your emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. You are the director, script-writer and producer of your life. Using psychodynamic, family systems, and dream work analysis, I assist you in the process of making your life be what you want. If you do the work of therapy, you and your life will never be the same!
Jacqueline Allen
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
South Haven, MI 49090 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
When I was a kid, I observed my mom go through counseling. I saw her gain tools to manage depression and evolve into someone who knew her worth. She modeled for me how effective counseling can be. It is my absolute pleasure to support my clients in this way. I am especially passionate about supporting women of color in healing from wounds, and seeing & strengthening their resilience.
When I was a kid, I observed my mom go through counseling. I saw her gain tools to manage depression and evolve into someone who knew her worth. She modeled for me how effective counseling can be. It is my absolute pleasure to support my clients in this way. I am especially passionate about supporting women of color in healing from wounds, and seeing & strengthening their resilience.
By giving respectful attention and proven psychotherapeutic methods, change is possible! Helping to heal mind, spirit and body by positive, empowering, experienced interventions is the heart of my work. With over 30 years of working with clients, I have been effective in promoting healing, change, wellness, happiness and wholeness for children through senior citizens. Helping you to set specific goals, explore the possibilities of choices and assisting you to achieve your goals as an individual, couple, family or group, is a service I readily provide.
By giving respectful attention and proven psychotherapeutic methods, change is possible! Helping to heal mind, spirit and body by positive, empowering, experienced interventions is the heart of my work. With over 30 years of working with clients, I have been effective in promoting healing, change, wellness, happiness and wholeness for children through senior citizens. Helping you to set specific goals, explore the possibilities of choices and assisting you to achieve your goals as an individual, couple, family or group, is a service I readily provide.
Serenity Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
South Haven, MI 49090
Compassion and supportive listening is often missing when going through difficult circumstances. People sometimes feel alone and don't know where to turn. I consider it a privilege to offer a safe place for individuals facing adversity to explore their strengths and areas of needed growth. Understanding that communicating past hurtful events, thoughts and feelings can leave one feeling vulnerable. I strive to create a safe judgement free environment where people can develop a deeper understanding of self and help them gain the tools they need to create the life they desire. Motivated clients who are willing to work will succeed.
Compassion and supportive listening is often missing when going through difficult circumstances. People sometimes feel alone and don't know where to turn. I consider it a privilege to offer a safe place for individuals facing adversity to explore their strengths and areas of needed growth. Understanding that communicating past hurtful events, thoughts and feelings can leave one feeling vulnerable. I strive to create a safe judgement free environment where people can develop a deeper understanding of self and help them gain the tools they need to create the life they desire. Motivated clients who are willing to work will succeed.
It's time to stop surviving and start thriving. You're overwhelmed, on edge, and feeling stuck...again. People around you don't seem to notice, but inside you're crumbling. You want healthy relationships and space to be authentic. No matter how well you do, it feels like something is missing. You beat yourself up about your mistakes. You spend countless hours considering how to solve your problems. You've tried self-help, considered medication, and even been to therapy, but you're spinning your wheels. You're motivated and ready to do whatever it takes to change frustrating patterns and find confidence in your abilities.
It's time to stop surviving and start thriving. You're overwhelmed, on edge, and feeling stuck...again. People around you don't seem to notice, but inside you're crumbling. You want healthy relationships and space to be authentic. No matter how well you do, it feels like something is missing. You beat yourself up about your mistakes. You spend countless hours considering how to solve your problems. You've tried self-help, considered medication, and even been to therapy, but you're spinning your wheels. You're motivated and ready to do whatever it takes to change frustrating patterns and find confidence in your abilities.
Christina G Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Haven, MI 49090
My ideal client is one that is struggling but wants to improve. Neurodevelopmental disorders are my JAM! ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Autism Spectrum Disorders is where I direct much of my clinical experience. It's important to me that my clients (and their parents/families/teachers) understand the uniqueness of their disorder and how to turn a perceived deficit into a SUPERPOWER. All children are wonderful gifts, and I love helping children discover and embrace their best selves. A diagnosis does not define you, your child, or your family.
My ideal client is one that is struggling but wants to improve. Neurodevelopmental disorders are my JAM! ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Autism Spectrum Disorders is where I direct much of my clinical experience. It's important to me that my clients (and their parents/families/teachers) understand the uniqueness of their disorder and how to turn a perceived deficit into a SUPERPOWER. All children are wonderful gifts, and I love helping children discover and embrace their best selves. A diagnosis does not define you, your child, or your family.
Kristin Travers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW, SSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
South Haven, MI 49090 (Online Only)
I work with college students, professionals, parents, and couples. Specifically, people needing support in their relationships or careers. I use a relational approach that is grounded in empathy. I aim to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where individuals and couples can explore their emotions, experiences, and relationships. I believe in the power of personal understanding as a catalyst for positive change and am committed to guiding my clients on their journey towards greater self-awareness and fulfillment. Everyone is deserving of compassion and care - and from that place, insight and change emerges.
I work with college students, professionals, parents, and couples. Specifically, people needing support in their relationships or careers. I use a relational approach that is grounded in empathy. I aim to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where individuals and couples can explore their emotions, experiences, and relationships. I believe in the power of personal understanding as a catalyst for positive change and am committed to guiding my clients on their journey towards greater self-awareness and fulfillment. Everyone is deserving of compassion and care - and from that place, insight and change emerges.
Gail Hengeveld
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
South Haven, MI 49090 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with primarily adults struggling through a life transition, college stress, medical issue, professional burnout, caregiver burnout, trauma, anxiety/perinatal anxiety, or grief. My clients desire to connect to an internal sense of sturdiness that allows them to live more empowered, hopeful and meaningful lives. I have a clinical specialty working with people who are struggling to find connection in their relationships and are at a crossroad in their life (divorce, grief & loss, new parents, affair recovery, professional burnout). I would be honored to help you make sense of your life and rebuild again.
I enjoy working with primarily adults struggling through a life transition, college stress, medical issue, professional burnout, caregiver burnout, trauma, anxiety/perinatal anxiety, or grief. My clients desire to connect to an internal sense of sturdiness that allows them to live more empowered, hopeful and meaningful lives. I have a clinical specialty working with people who are struggling to find connection in their relationships and are at a crossroad in their life (divorce, grief & loss, new parents, affair recovery, professional burnout). I would be honored to help you make sense of your life and rebuild again.
Chelsea Begnoche Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
South Haven, MI 49090
The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a fact of life that everyone, at some point or another, faces struggles. Sometimes, in this society, it is deemed more acceptable to suffer in silence than to reach out and ask for the help you need. I believe that every experience you have had, every triumph, every setback, is important and gives meaning to who you are; your whole identity. I believe that every person has the answers they need, and sometimes it takes extra work to find them. I believe that a therapeutic space, where a person can be heard and valued as a person of infinite worth, is incredibly healing.
The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a fact of life that everyone, at some point or another, faces struggles. Sometimes, in this society, it is deemed more acceptable to suffer in silence than to reach out and ask for the help you need. I believe that every experience you have had, every triumph, every setback, is important and gives meaning to who you are; your whole identity. I believe that every person has the answers they need, and sometimes it takes extra work to find them. I believe that a therapeutic space, where a person can be heard and valued as a person of infinite worth, is incredibly healing.
Margo Runkle
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, JD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Haven, MI 49090
Not accepting new clients
Are you trying to cope with a painful life event? Struggling with anxiety, depression or a difficult relationship? Is anger an emotion that seems to control you? These and other issues can interfere with living a full, rewarding life.I My goal is to help you discover a renewed sense of energy and faith in your power to improve your life and meet your personal and relationship goals.
Are you trying to cope with a painful life event? Struggling with anxiety, depression or a difficult relationship? Is anger an emotion that seems to control you? These and other issues can interfere with living a full, rewarding life.I My goal is to help you discover a renewed sense of energy and faith in your power to improve your life and meet your personal and relationship goals.
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Susan E (Sue) Murray
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, CFLE, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Covert, MI 49043
Caring about people, as well as their relationships especially in families, I am committed to being a resource for anyone seeking change, growth and healing. I have respect for individuals' religious and spiritual beliefs. Do you need to build trust? Do you feel emotionally exhausted and/or alienated from others? Are you anxious? Do you need assistance with marriage, parenting and/or generational issues? Do you want to build a strong foundation for your marriage by effective pre-marital counseling? I offer PREPARE-ENRICH, SYMBIS, and the Gottman Relationship Assessment for premarital and married couples at their request.
Caring about people, as well as their relationships especially in families, I am committed to being a resource for anyone seeking change, growth and healing. I have respect for individuals' religious and spiritual beliefs. Do you need to build trust? Do you feel emotionally exhausted and/or alienated from others? Are you anxious? Do you need assistance with marriage, parenting and/or generational issues? Do you want to build a strong foundation for your marriage by effective pre-marital counseling? I offer PREPARE-ENRICH, SYMBIS, and the Gottman Relationship Assessment for premarital and married couples at their request.
Jean Veenema-Birky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ACSW, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Glenn, MI 49416
"Experienced, professional services in a private setting.
"Experienced, professional services in a private setting.
Patricia Dorsey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Covert, MI 49043
Not accepting new clients
During my thirty five years of practice, I have gained experience and insight into helping clients. I provide counseling and psychotherapy services in a confidential and professional setting for couples and individuals. My practice focus is on couples therapy and relationship issues. I also work with individuals in the treatment of anxiety, depression and parenting.
During my thirty five years of practice, I have gained experience and insight into helping clients. I provide counseling and psychotherapy services in a confidential and professional setting for couples and individuals. My practice focus is on couples therapy and relationship issues. I also work with individuals in the treatment of anxiety, depression and parenting.
Online Therapists
As a counselor for over 20 years, I get how overwhelming life can be. You might be wondering, "How can I go forward? Who am I now?" It might be hard to imagine you'll ever feel normal or happy again. You might wonder if it is even worth it. We'll look at your history to make sense of what happened, and how you got through it. Looking at how you've changed, and what you want now can be overwhelming. Together we can sort it out. As a cancer survivor I offer insight into navigating significant life changes, and options for growth. Figuring out who to lean on, and options to strengthen your spirituality can help with healing, as well.
As a counselor for over 20 years, I get how overwhelming life can be. You might be wondering, "How can I go forward? Who am I now?" It might be hard to imagine you'll ever feel normal or happy again. You might wonder if it is even worth it. We'll look at your history to make sense of what happened, and how you got through it. Looking at how you've changed, and what you want now can be overwhelming. Together we can sort it out. As a cancer survivor I offer insight into navigating significant life changes, and options for growth. Figuring out who to lean on, and options to strengthen your spirituality can help with healing, as well.
Nancy L Dock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (Online Only)
The world is changing, and so are we. Maybe this presents itself as feelings of depression, anxiety, or confusion, fear, or judgment. You may have thoughts of “giving up” or feeling “stuck” while wanting to move forward yet lacking resources do so. Life is a journey and all the tools you need are within you, maybe it’s hard to tap into them right now. There are so many things you can do to flourish in life. You can find clarity, security and confidence in yourself and develop compassion for your inner-critic, while you create healthy connections within yourself, your relationships and your life. I can assist with virtual sessions.
The world is changing, and so are we. Maybe this presents itself as feelings of depression, anxiety, or confusion, fear, or judgment. You may have thoughts of “giving up” or feeling “stuck” while wanting to move forward yet lacking resources do so. Life is a journey and all the tools you need are within you, maybe it’s hard to tap into them right now. There are so many things you can do to flourish in life. You can find clarity, security and confidence in yourself and develop compassion for your inner-critic, while you create healthy connections within yourself, your relationships and your life. I can assist with virtual sessions.
Annie Giupponi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823
I became a therapist because I believe people are pretty incredible. My heart is in supporting and empowering women in navigating their relationship with themselves, their body and food and the messy, meaningful work of living authentically. I specialize in eating disorders/body image, OCD, perinatal anxiety and depression, traumatic birth, miscarriage/infant loss, overcoming perfectionism and anxiety, and sexual trauma. I practice from an anti-racist, LGBTQIA+-affirming, intuitive eating and Health At Every Size-informed foundation and am a certified Perinatal Mental Health clinician (PMH-C).
I became a therapist because I believe people are pretty incredible. My heart is in supporting and empowering women in navigating their relationship with themselves, their body and food and the messy, meaningful work of living authentically. I specialize in eating disorders/body image, OCD, perinatal anxiety and depression, traumatic birth, miscarriage/infant loss, overcoming perfectionism and anxiety, and sexual trauma. I practice from an anti-racist, LGBTQIA+-affirming, intuitive eating and Health At Every Size-informed foundation and am a certified Perinatal Mental Health clinician (PMH-C).
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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.