Female Therapists in Stevensville, MI

I enjoy working with a variety of people, with special interest in adolescents and young adults, and have experience with issues such as stress management, anxiety, depression, identity development, and emotion dysregulation.

Therapy provides a unique opportunity to explore and verbalize your thoughts, feelings, and experiences within a non judgmental, affirming, and empathetic environment. I use a client centered approach in therapy. I enjoy working with clients of all life stages who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, aging issues, parenting issues, and trauma.

I have been privileged to work alongside people as they dig for the unseen gold within themselves. I believe in helping you validate that your story matters. I use a variety of modalities including EMDR (Eye Movement Desentization Reprocessing), Coaching tools and The Core Gift. This process equips you to uncover past traumas and other barriers so that you can be free to create the life you never thought was possible. The metamorphosis that unfolds is miraculous and exciting. I believe everyone has what they need inside of themselves and that I am just a guide along the way.

I'm a Psychotherapist with 20 years experience offering psychotherapy and coaching services at Thrive Psychology in St. Jospeh, MI. I practice client centered psychotherapy with experience in family therapy, groups, women, men, adolescents and diversity. My main focus is in supporting my clients to develop into the healthy functioning individuals in their personal and professional lives. I have certification in IMAGO relationship therapy and EMDR therapy.

I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in Political Science and my Masters in Arts: Social Work from the University of Chicago. I received my doctorate in clinical psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I am a licensed clinical social worker and have worked in many settings from community mental health and crisis intervention to victim advocacy. I am a trained medical/legal sexual assault advocate and a trained domestic violence counselor. I completed my psychology internship at the Cambridge Health Alliance/Harvard Medical School in a program in Asian Mental Health and Child Psychotherapy.

Are you restless and frustrated and want more out of your life but not sure exactly what that looks or feels like? Are you involved in a relationship that has grown stale and distant and desire more intimacy? Do you ever wonder if conflict could be seen as the Golden Ticket to Intimacy? At HC Studios, formerly Hellcat Counseling, we strive to reimagine relationship conflict and struggle as an invitation to find the very thing you want -- deeper, more meaningful relationships? Here, we wonder with you what it would mean for your relationships if we turned toward the conflict instead away.

It takes courage to ask for help during a difficult time. Many of us are used to carrying our challenges alone, or we worry about burdening our loved ones. I want to encourage you that we all need connection and support when facing hard circumstances. Counseling can be a very helpful step in making change or finding healing in your life. For over 15 years I have had the honor of partnering with teens and adults as they work through relationship issues, depression, anxiety, body image concerns, substance abuse issues, grief or trauma.

I incorporates traditional talk therapy techniques with carefully selected art media to allow clients to explore personal struggle through color, line and form. It is thru the creative process and the subsequent artwork where I aids clients in beginning their therapeutic journey. Art therapy is an effective therapeutic approach for clients across the lifespan. It can be applied to treat any mental health issues, or life challenge, be it short-term or ongoing. Anyone is a good candidate for art therapy. For many, it can be difficult to talk about complex issues.

The decision to work with a therapist can seem overwhelming. I strive to create a collaborative environment to deal with past issues, current stressors, and to help you outline your future goals. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, or other concerns, I provide a trusting relationship, in a judgement free atmosphere, to promote health and wellbeing.

I help adolescent and adult women nurture their inner wisdom to forge their own paths, using creativity as the map of the journey home. My clients have found, despite being smart, kind, and deeply hardworking, life can be overwhelming. Whether it's parenting, academic or athletic performances, or even making career decisions, you may notice you never feel good enough and are constantly striving, leaving you feeling less and less yourself every day. Through simple creative exercises, I can help you reconnect with your true self, regain your confidence, and reclaim your joy. I would be honored to support you in your journey.

There are many reasons why people seek counseling. Sometimes it's to deal with long-standing issues with anxiety or depression; other times it is in response to unexpected changes in life such as a divorce, a death or work transition. Therapy provides insight & new perspectives into life's challenges, helps you to create solutions & confidence to make changes. I create a safe, warm, non-judgmental environment for you to explore your choices & emotions, to give you the opportunity to gain insight, self-confidence & new coping skills to navigate life's obstacles more effectively.

Do you feel that your faith is not enough to get you through difficult times in your life? I am committed to encouraging Christian women, to draw from their inner strength, empathy, and compassion to overcome what may be holding them back. You may be experiencing anxiety, stress, life transitions, and the lack of coping skills needed to deal with the issues at hand to move forward. I believe empathy and quality counseling are powerful tools to assist clients to build and nurture positive change. If you are ready to see changes in your life, then it is time to seek support.

When life becomes overwhelming, I can help you identify the issues that are keeping you stuck, that need to be addressed, create a plan, and help you learn coping strategies that will enable you to live a more fulfilling life. I firmly believe everyone has the ability to change and to make choices that will make those events more manageable. Creating a foundation of trust and caring is paramount in my counseling sessions. I strive to be direct, and goal oriented with the focus of empowering individuals to make positive choices. I am here to listen, work together, and provide the coping strategies to help you move forward today.

What if teens and young adults could be seen as capable and wise? What would happen if we quieted ourselves just enough to let them teach us how to better understand their unique selves? What would it look like if every person was given a safe space to sort through hardships instead of burying them?