In Person Therapists in Wyoming, MI

My name is Mandi Lynn, and I am a Clinical Therapist certified in Trauma Focused-CBT. I specialize in working with children, families, and adults in all walks of life. I have spent my career focusing on helping teenagers in the Juvenile Justice system, children and families involved with CPS, foster/adoptive families, teenagers aging out of the foster care system, and adults struggling with current/past trauma and major life transitions. My goal is to help children, families, and adults identify and celebrate their strengths, while building and reinforcing healthy familial and interpersonal relationships.

Whatever the reason you are seeking help, you have already completed the most difficult step, seeking help. Life comes at us fast and sometimes we need help to navigate all of the obstacles that life throws at us. If you are working to navigate through a difficult time, we can work together to set goals, realize and regain your strengths, and develop/renew a long-term plan for success. There are times when everyone needs some help living life on life's terms. Trying to view obstacles from a different perspective can not only be refreshing but can let us see a more clear view of what amazing potentials we can unlock within ourselves.

I'm very interested in a person's patterns. It's been my experience that a person's patterns often serve to increase or maintain their symptoms of depression and anxiety. Different patterns that consistently impact these symptoms include communication style, emotional expression, connection to others, and how someone addresses problems. My work focuses on identifying patterns, understanding how they influence symptoms and behaviors, and then helping someone make decisions about how to change them. My hope is that people end their work with me with increased self-awareness, improved relationships, and a sense of wholeness.

Do you find yourself frequently unhappy, dissatisfied, consumed by wishing things were different but fearful of change? Is a relationship with a significant other, parent or child causing ongoing distress? Do you often feel anxious or depressed but are unsure why? If so, it is my goal to create a safe environment in which we can explore those issues together and partner to help you live the life you want to live.

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.

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 am a Licensed Master Social Worker, with a Clinical Specialty Certification in Michigan. Although the bulk of my clinical experience consists of helping adults manage a variety of chronic and pervasive mental health concerns, I find that I have the greatest impact in helping clients address issues related to stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and trauma, as well issues with relationships, identity and self-esteem, and life transitions. In private practice, it is my passion to help adults build a life that feels nourishing, meaningful, and authentic.

Are you looking for BOTH high quality counseling AND mental health prescribing all-in-one? Alliance Counseling Group is the place for you! We have a team of friendly and highly skilled therapists who can meet your mental, emotional, relational, and behavioral health needs. We also have a mental health prescriber who can talk with you to understand if the addition of medication is the right fit for you. Our team of therapists and prescribers will work closely in collaboration to best manage your treatment, giving you the support you need to have the best chance of achieving your mental health goals.

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.

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!

My goal is to help others find courage, joy, passion and peace in their lives. I wants all of my clients to feel seen, heard and valued. I believe each person has unique strengths and capabilities that make the world better. I strive to create a respectful, safe and authentic atmosphere and values a holistic, client centered and creative approach to therapy.

Deciding to seek therapy is a courageous step toward improving your life situation and finding the right therapist is an important part of that process. Since 2013, I have been a Professional Counselor in Michigan and have worked in various settings including clients' homes and schools, crisis stabilization centers, and outpatient mental health offices. I know that a successful experience in therapy begins with the development of a genuine and honest connection between client and therapist, and I work to provide my clients with a non-judgmental, supportive, and safe therapeutic environment.

“My life feels so overwhelming right now” Have you ever felt this way? If your answer is yes, let’s chat! As a therapist, I work to empower individuals and couples to overcome personal obstacles. To hold onto hope when we feel lost. To lift you up in support of your goals for yourself and your relationships. I’m prepared to step into this moment of vulnerability with you to help in finding a way to a place where you can feel more balanced, connected, and safe.

After completing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Michigan State University, I earned a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Western Michigan University. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and am board-certified as a National Certified Counselor (NCC). I specialize in providing individual psychotherapy to adults of all ages. Some of the issues I work with include ADHD, anxiety, depression, codependency, relationship conflicts, life changes, and coping skills. I am an ally to the LGBTQ+ population and treat clients from all walks of life.

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.

As a therapist, I am passionate about creating a safe, trusting, and non-judgmental space for my clients so vulnerability and change can occur. I work from a person-centered and strength-based perspective, which means collaboration and empowerment are central to my practice. I tailor my approach to the unique individual because I want each client to feel heard and valued.

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.

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.

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.