Female Therapists in Utica, MI

My name is Collene Garland. I have a Masters in Counseling and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 11 years post graduate clinical experience. I create an atmosphere of caring and open communication so that individuals may leave therapy sessions feeling a sense relief and hopeful regarding their next steps. I use Cognitive Behavioral and Psychodynamic styles of therapy; allowing a client to delve into root causes while also enabling them to feel empowered to take actionable steps towards maximizing their potential for managing their own lives.

For over 20 years, I have worked hard in assisting people who are struggling to overcome their hurdles. My goal is to meet you where you are mentally and emotionally. I strive to provide support, as well as the skills that you need to overcome your own struggles. I try to tailor my approach to meet your individual needs. I have vast experience in treating severe mental illness such as schizophrenia and bipolar, as well as depression and anxiety. I also specialize in problems within daily living and adjustment disorders. I see individuals, couples, adolescents, and children. Let's begin the healing together.

Life is not a straight line, it curves, goes up and down and even skips. None of us are immune from hardship, challenge, pain or obstacles. At what point will you stand up for yourself and practice self care?

Are you feeling sad, down or anxious and not always sure why? Are you questioning decisions you have made in life or are you feeling stuck? All of us at one time or another are faced with difficult and challenging situations or overwhelming emotions that can leave you feeling stuck and uncertain on how to change. Reaching out for help through a supportive therapeutic relationship with me can be the first step to help you sort out and understand what is going on and improve your life.

On the outside it seems like you have it all together, but inside you are struggling with sadness, depression, or anxiety. Does your life always feel chaotic? Perhaps you are dealing with deeply buried childhood trauma or you have recently experienced a traumatic event. Making the decision to begin therapy can be difficult. I offer a safe, comfortable space to explore life's challenges. My approach to therapy is relaxed and interactive and together we will create goals that will both encourage and challenge you.

Healing takes time and asking for help is a courageous step. Allow me to take those steps with you! It can be difficult to figure out the struggles of life on your own. Reaching out for help strengthens a person and does not weaken them.

Accepting New clients! There is no waitlist in most cases you can get appointment in one week. I am a fully licensed clinical social worker. Finding a therapist who understands your needs can be very difficult but with my 25+ years experience with mental health and substance abuse treatment I can help you live a more satisfying life

Do you want to find motivation to overcome life's challenges? Do you miss feeling happy and fulfilled? Let me help you find inner peace and feel hopeful again so you can realize your full potential. There is no cookie cutter approach to therapy, and I will work with you to provide a personalized experience based on your needs and expectations. Together, we'll come up with some ways to help you move towards making good life choices, achieving your goals, and feeling satisfied. I will provide you with a safe and supportive environment so that you feel comfortable.

My goal is to help to empower your true potential and lead a LIFE WORTH CELEBRATING, EVERY SINGLE DAY! I am a compassionate, solution-focused/integrative therapist specializing in children/adolescents, adults & families. I am dedicated to guiding my clients toward wholeness and healing by offering a safe place to share your story and focus on what you want to achieve. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues or failure to succeed, together we will unearth behavior patterns or perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a BALANCED and JOYFUL LIFE; Mind, Body and Spirit!

Do you feel unmotivated or something seems to be missing in your life or perhaps you may think you're just not enough? Do you want something different? Do you want to better yourself? I can help you discover your truth, potential and empower your unique self. Live in the moment and allow faith in your life!

I have been a therapist since 1991, and in my own practice, ICC, since 2014. As a Christian, I enjoy bringing my faith into the counseling process with Christian clients who desire such support. I provide counseling services for individuals, couples and families. I also provide premarital counseling to help prepare a couple for marriage. A wide variety of concerns can be addressed through the confidential counseling relationship. I am committed to providing professional counseling services at reasonable fees. If you have a specific financial need, please let me know, and I can try to work with you on your fee for counseling.

Summer 2024: Currently Accepting New Clients with Daytime Availability! Navigating through life can sometimes feel overwhelming, lonely and unclear. Past experiences and hurts effect our interpretations of the world and can lead us down unhealthy and painful paths.

I know how scary it can be to start therapy and talk through your worries and struggles, but I believe challenging ourselves to step outside of our comfort zone can create positive changes in our lives! I promise to create a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment where you feel heard and safe. My goal is to promote unconditional positive regard, genuineness, and mutual respect with all of my clients. I believe everyone has their own story, struggles, and goals - there is no "one size fits all" when it comes to counseling approaches. Together, we can explore your needs and tailor approaches specific to you.

My ideal client is looking to make changes in their life, either to improve functioning, improve personal relationships, or would like to find a greater sense of personal life satisfaction, meaningfulness, and inner contentment. My ideal client may have recently experienced a crisis or increase in stressors or has a long history of experiencing interpersonal struggles and unhappiness and is looking for a therapist that provides an empathic approach and offers a safe nonjudgemental environment to explore thoughts and feelings. My client is interested in learning effective coping skills, how to challenge distorted thinking, and ways to improve self-esteem.

Life isn't always easy. Whether you or your loved one are facing challenges at work, home, or school....we are here to help!

Therapy is a deeply personal experience, and I believe it’s important for me to be just as genuine and open in our sessions as I am asking you to be. I don’t put on some professional persona. You’ll always get the real me, nerdiness, weird metaphors and all. And I want to get to know the real you. I will always use the name, pronouns, and labels that you prefer. The therapy I provide is practical and straightforward. I will work with you to develop your personal goals, and together we will accomplish them in a way that makes sense for you.

*Currently accepting Telehealth clients* I am passionate about helping my clients discover their full potential in life! My goal is to promote personal growth, healing, and restoration, as well as to learn new communication skills and coping strategies to deal with life's daily challenges. I practice from a Humanistic-Existential orientation which focuses on authenticity, honesty, human potential, creativity, and the healing power of the therapeutic relationship. My approach includes unconditional positive regard, genuineness, and empathetic understanding as I focus on the best interest and welfare of my clients.

The ultimate goal of my practice is to provide a safe and comfortable environment for you to achieve your own therapeutic & life goals. Whether you are struggling with feelings of anxiety or depression, difficulties with adjustment to new life situations (i.e. end of a relationship, marriage, birth of a baby, or an educational journey), desire an extra support system in your life, or a deeper relationship and insight into yourself; you don't have to do it alone. On your journey we can work to achieve personal growth, increase self-love, discover your true self, & learn and implement new skills. I also offering professional coaching.

Whether you are struggling with conflicts in marriage, parenting, anxiety, depression or any of the other challenges that come from being in relationships, I am ready to help you work on solutions that work for you. You can experience hope in the midst of your struggle, and work towards a healthier approach in relationships. As a mother of two grown daughters and a wife of over 30 years, I have a heart for hurting couples and families. I enjoy working with children, adolescents and teens, and I have a passion to help couples find their way back to help and healing.