Christian Therapists in Wyoming, MI
Secular psychology has many models for helping people live psychologically and socially healthy lives. And while there is value in these approaches, they are at root secular and not founded upon a religious or spiritual understanding of reality. For some people, the spiritual or religious is central to who they are and how they live. These people are not comfortable with the secular notion that one can be fully healthy while ignoring God. As a Christian, who is trained in secular psychology and Christian theology, I offer as an option a Christian counseling approach that attempts to incorporate the best of both worlds.
Secular psychology has many models for helping people live psychologically and socially healthy lives. And while there is value in these approaches, they are at root secular and not founded upon a religious or spiritual understanding of reality. For some people, the spiritual or religious is central to who they are and how they live. These people are not comfortable with the secular notion that one can be fully healthy while ignoring God. As a Christian, who is trained in secular psychology and Christian theology, I offer as an option a Christian counseling approach that attempts to incorporate the best of both worlds.
Richard Maier, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
Wyoming, MI 49509
Additionally, as a Seminary graduate and US Army Chaplain Corps veteran, I encourage those of Christian faith to allow me to serve you with my history of ministry training and committed personal faith.
As your therapist, I want your experience with me to be inviting, warm, engaging and productive. I deeply value trust, safety, and connection when we work together. I am here to help you to figure out what you want and need, to help you grow your awareness and sort out your most difficult feelings, and to help you gain insight into the reasons you do what you do - all to equip you for the changes you desire. Allow me to come alongside you as we walk toward the life you want to live.
Additionally, as a Seminary graduate and US Army Chaplain Corps veteran, I encourage those of Christian faith to allow me to serve you with my history of ministry training and committed personal faith.
As your therapist, I want your experience with me to be inviting, warm, engaging and productive. I deeply value trust, safety, and connection when we work together. I am here to help you to figure out what you want and need, to help you grow your awareness and sort out your most difficult feelings, and to help you gain insight into the reasons you do what you do - all to equip you for the changes you desire. Allow me to come alongside you as we walk toward the life you want to live.
Jennifer Alissa Pickett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MSPH
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wyoming, MI 49508
I also offer faith-based services from a Christian perspective if that is an approach that you desire.
My goal as a therapist is to bring hope, acceptance, and healing to those who are hurting or facing difficult life challenges. I emphasize an approach that is focused on you, the client, in an honest, safe, and collaborative process that will help you to maximize your innate capacity for wellness. We will work together, utilizing the resources and strengths that you bring, to help you to identify and obtain your goals.
I also offer faith-based services from a Christian perspective if that is an approach that you desire.
My goal as a therapist is to bring hope, acceptance, and healing to those who are hurting or facing difficult life challenges. I emphasize an approach that is focused on you, the client, in an honest, safe, and collaborative process that will help you to maximize your innate capacity for wellness. We will work together, utilizing the resources and strengths that you bring, to help you to identify and obtain your goals.
Julia Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CGCS, CCTP, C-DBT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wyoming, MI 49508
Specializations: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Grief and Loss, Trauma Therapy, Recovery Coach, Christian Counselor, and Supervisor for LLPCs.
You want to be loved again? You want to have conversations without arguing all of the time. There’s no such thing as normal these days. It's rough. Every. Day. Nothing is getting resolved and you’re both walking on eggshells. Where did the fun, the laughter, the romance go? It seems like you just don't understand each other anymore. You're tired of living with a roommate. When we work together expect it to be direct. We'll find effective and practical solutions for your relationship hurts and struggles. I keep it real and relevant. You want your relationship to be better? So do I. Let's work together to make it happen.
Specializations: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Grief and Loss, Trauma Therapy, Recovery Coach, Christian Counselor, and Supervisor for LLPCs.
You want to be loved again? You want to have conversations without arguing all of the time. There’s no such thing as normal these days. It's rough. Every. Day. Nothing is getting resolved and you’re both walking on eggshells. Where did the fun, the laughter, the romance go? It seems like you just don't understand each other anymore. You're tired of living with a roommate. When we work together expect it to be direct. We'll find effective and practical solutions for your relationship hurts and struggles. I keep it real and relevant. You want your relationship to be better? So do I. Let's work together to make it happen.
I believe healthy relationships are imperative to growth, change, and healing. I work to facilitate a space where clients can be their authentic and vulnerable selves. I place the therapeutic relationship first, and as rapport is built I work with clients to process attachment wounds, emotional dysregulation, and relational patterns.
I believe healthy relationships are imperative to growth, change, and healing. I work to facilitate a space where clients can be their authentic and vulnerable selves. I place the therapeutic relationship first, and as rapport is built I work with clients to process attachment wounds, emotional dysregulation, and relational patterns.
Jason Hawkins
Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Wyoming, MI 49519
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who strives to provide effective evidenced based treatments to individuals and family's struggling with anxiety disorders (specifically Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder). I view treatment as a collaborative team effort involving the individual and family. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment that allows for healing and growth.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who strives to provide effective evidenced based treatments to individuals and family's struggling with anxiety disorders (specifically Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder). I view treatment as a collaborative team effort involving the individual and family. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment that allows for healing and growth.
I have practiced in the field of Social Work since 1995 working with culturally diverse populations of adults, adolescents, children, infants, couples, and families in jail, residential, home-based, group, and outpatient settings. I am deeply committed to meeting people where they are and helping them overcome any obstacles they may face. At the same time, I encourage self-compassion as a means of establishing emotional and mental well-being, which is crucial for healthy living.
I have practiced in the field of Social Work since 1995 working with culturally diverse populations of adults, adolescents, children, infants, couples, and families in jail, residential, home-based, group, and outpatient settings. I am deeply committed to meeting people where they are and helping them overcome any obstacles they may face. At the same time, I encourage self-compassion as a means of establishing emotional and mental well-being, which is crucial for healthy living.
Do your fears and worries keep you from doing what you want to do or what you need to do? Do you feel misunderstood, ashamed, lonely, worthless, hopeless? Would you like to wake up in the morning and not be overwhelmed with worry or dread or low self-worth? Anxiety and depression can hijack our feelings, thoughts, and actions. Together, we can identify ways to cope with these feelings and thoughts so that you can live a fulfilling and meaningful life.
Do your fears and worries keep you from doing what you want to do or what you need to do? Do you feel misunderstood, ashamed, lonely, worthless, hopeless? Would you like to wake up in the morning and not be overwhelmed with worry or dread or low self-worth? Anxiety and depression can hijack our feelings, thoughts, and actions. Together, we can identify ways to cope with these feelings and thoughts so that you can live a fulfilling and meaningful life.
Haley Kadzban
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Wyoming, MI 49509
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel you've always been wired for struggle? Or have you found yourself struggling more recently? The reality is that we all struggle in some ways - neuroscience shows that our brains are not actually wired for happiness, they're wired for survival. However, we can find ways to cultivate happiness for ourselves with understanding and effort. If you're struggling with the ways in which you move through the world, whether that be through your own sense of self, within your interpersonal relationships or due to a more specific hardship you've experienced - let's talk. I'd love to help you become a better version of yourself!
Do you feel you've always been wired for struggle? Or have you found yourself struggling more recently? The reality is that we all struggle in some ways - neuroscience shows that our brains are not actually wired for happiness, they're wired for survival. However, we can find ways to cultivate happiness for ourselves with understanding and effort. If you're struggling with the ways in which you move through the world, whether that be through your own sense of self, within your interpersonal relationships or due to a more specific hardship you've experienced - let's talk. I'd love to help you become a better version of yourself!
Do you find yourself feeling stressed and overwhelmed, no matter what you do? Are you often irritable with those you love and short on patience. I get it. Life is hard. Sometimes we get so caught up in the pressures of life, managing every day stressors and trying to process past traumas. We may feel sad or angry, disconnected from our people, and struggling get out of the traps of our negative thought patterns. But now you're ready for something different. You're ready to find a place where you can live and thrive with peace and fulfillment.
Do you find yourself feeling stressed and overwhelmed, no matter what you do? Are you often irritable with those you love and short on patience. I get it. Life is hard. Sometimes we get so caught up in the pressures of life, managing every day stressors and trying to process past traumas. We may feel sad or angry, disconnected from our people, and struggling get out of the traps of our negative thought patterns. But now you're ready for something different. You're ready to find a place where you can live and thrive with peace and fulfillment.
Angela Hastings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Wyoming, MI 49519 (Online Only)
You've taken a huge first step in being here today, and I am so glad you are! Reaching out for therapy isn't easy, and it takes a lot of strength to get started. I am a social worker licensed in Michigan with 10 years of experience in the clinical field. I have worked with clients to address crisis intervention, life transitions, and chronic anxiety and depression. My areas of passion also include crisis of faith, body image, self-harm, and eating disorders. My hope for my clients is that they'll find a safe space to address their concerns, to feel heard, and to leave with a greater understanding of self.
You've taken a huge first step in being here today, and I am so glad you are! Reaching out for therapy isn't easy, and it takes a lot of strength to get started. I am a social worker licensed in Michigan with 10 years of experience in the clinical field. I have worked with clients to address crisis intervention, life transitions, and chronic anxiety and depression. My areas of passion also include crisis of faith, body image, self-harm, and eating disorders. My hope for my clients is that they'll find a safe space to address their concerns, to feel heard, and to leave with a greater understanding of self.
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My hope is to help create a space where you can express yourself authentically and without fear of shame or judgement. I understand how difficult it is to ask for help, and take the time needed to explore your own thoughts, feelings, and actions. My goal is to help you explore thinking patterns, and how they play into some of the emotional hurt and discomfort. I want to help build on your strengths, while moving towards a place of vulnerability.
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Taylor Grace Pretzer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CADC, CCS
Verified Verified
Wyoming, MI 49509 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Taylor and I’m a licensed clinical social worker and certified alcohol and drug counselor in Michigan. I have been working in the field for 8 years. I have a passion for working with adults to achieve their personal goals. I have a straightforward and direct approach with my clients as I believe in having a transparent therapeutic relationship. I challenge my clients to be the best that they can be and take great pride in watching them succeed!
Hello, my name is Taylor and I’m a licensed clinical social worker and certified alcohol and drug counselor in Michigan. I have been working in the field for 8 years. I have a passion for working with adults to achieve their personal goals. I have a straightforward and direct approach with my clients as I believe in having a transparent therapeutic relationship. I challenge my clients to be the best that they can be and take great pride in watching them succeed!
Keri S DeBruin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MPA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wyoming, MI 49509
Life is complicated. Life’s complications know no economic, age, sex, religious or racial boundary. If you are currently working to navigate through a difficult time it would be my privilege to work alongside you to set goals and realize & regain your strengths to develop a long-term plan for success.
Life is complicated. Life’s complications know no economic, age, sex, religious or racial boundary. If you are currently working to navigate through a difficult time it would be my privilege to work alongside you to set goals and realize & regain your strengths to develop a long-term plan for success.
Hi! Do you struggle with low self-esteem? You may find yourself making negative comments about yourself, being overly self-critical, or blaming yourself for things that go wrong. I help women struggling with low self-esteem grow their love and acceptance for themselves so that they can reduce anxiety and feel at peace within. Many of us struggle with a harsh inner critic telling us that we're not good enough, smart enough, pretty enough, etc. In sessions, I focus on creating an emotionally safe space so that together, we can work towards your goals of quieting the inner critic and growing your self-esteem so you feel good enough!
Hi! Do you struggle with low self-esteem? You may find yourself making negative comments about yourself, being overly self-critical, or blaming yourself for things that go wrong. I help women struggling with low self-esteem grow their love and acceptance for themselves so that they can reduce anxiety and feel at peace within. Many of us struggle with a harsh inner critic telling us that we're not good enough, smart enough, pretty enough, etc. In sessions, I focus on creating an emotionally safe space so that together, we can work towards your goals of quieting the inner critic and growing your self-esteem so you feel good enough!
Johnna Alofs
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAADC, NCC
Verified Verified
Wyoming, MI 49509 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with individuals who are struggling with substance use and/or family members and support systems of those who are struggling with substance use. I have additional training in trauma-focused counseling and have experience working with individuals struggling with mental illness ranging from anxiety and depression to severe mental illness. Having a combination of personal and professional experience helps me form authentic relationships with individuals and I desire to be an advocate for those who struggle to advocate for themselves, and to provide support to those who need it most.
I specialize in working with individuals who are struggling with substance use and/or family members and support systems of those who are struggling with substance use. I have additional training in trauma-focused counseling and have experience working with individuals struggling with mental illness ranging from anxiety and depression to severe mental illness. Having a combination of personal and professional experience helps me form authentic relationships with individuals and I desire to be an advocate for those who struggle to advocate for themselves, and to provide support to those who need it most.
Koinonia Counseling Center, PLLC.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wyoming, MI 49519
Waitlist for new clients
KCC clinicians specialize in trauma and work from a trauma-informed platform. What this means is that we treat various mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and substance use from the idea that trauma has affected the individual’s overall mental health. We also treat Dissociative Disorders, are rainbow allies and seek to provide a nurturing, empathetic environment for our clients. We also enthusiastically celebrate all diversity and have specific skills and experience in relation to working with the disabled minority. We currently have a waitlist for Dissociative Disorder treatment needs. Email communication preferred.
KCC clinicians specialize in trauma and work from a trauma-informed platform. What this means is that we treat various mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and substance use from the idea that trauma has affected the individual’s overall mental health. We also treat Dissociative Disorders, are rainbow allies and seek to provide a nurturing, empathetic environment for our clients. We also enthusiastically celebrate all diversity and have specific skills and experience in relation to working with the disabled minority. We currently have a waitlist for Dissociative Disorder treatment needs. Email communication preferred.
I was born to a Caucasian mother and an African American father. I married into a Mexican American family. I had my first child at 15 and a master’s degree at 24. Why do I share all of this up front? Because I see life through many different angles. And it’s beautiful! But it doesn't always feel that way. Feelings of loneliness, confusion, shame and sadness are part of the human experience. Relationships are messy. But the biggest battle we face is often the one within ourselves. My goal for you in therapy is for you to gain the skills and support you need to maximize your ability to manage whatever has brought you to this moment.
I was born to a Caucasian mother and an African American father. I married into a Mexican American family. I had my first child at 15 and a master’s degree at 24. Why do I share all of this up front? Because I see life through many different angles. And it’s beautiful! But it doesn't always feel that way. Feelings of loneliness, confusion, shame and sadness are part of the human experience. Relationships are messy. But the biggest battle we face is often the one within ourselves. My goal for you in therapy is for you to gain the skills and support you need to maximize your ability to manage whatever has brought you to this moment.
Chadwick G Boehm
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wyoming, MI 49418
I specialize in treating children and adolescents who may be experiencing behavioral challenges, attachment issues, anxiety, depression, PTSD and eating disorders. I treat adults who may have past history of trauma. My focus is on developing a safe, trusting and strong therapeutic relationship in order for healing to occur and to have a sense of hope restored. I engage clients through a use of a number of therapeutic approaches including; superhero therapy (with kids and adolescents), motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, art therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy.
I specialize in treating children and adolescents who may be experiencing behavioral challenges, attachment issues, anxiety, depression, PTSD and eating disorders. I treat adults who may have past history of trauma. My focus is on developing a safe, trusting and strong therapeutic relationship in order for healing to occur and to have a sense of hope restored. I engage clients through a use of a number of therapeutic approaches including; superhero therapy (with kids and adolescents), motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, art therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy.
Alonda Trammell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wyoming, MI 49509
I am a licensed Clinical Therapist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I have been in the field for over 10 years. I practice Solution Focused Therapy using Person Centered approach. My goal is not to change you but to help facilitate the change that you desire.
I am a licensed Clinical Therapist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I have been in the field for over 10 years. I practice Solution Focused Therapy using Person Centered approach. My goal is not to change you but to help facilitate the change that you desire.
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Christian Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.