Lesbian Therapists in Michigan

I work with couples experiencing relationship and marital issues including communication difficulties, parenting issues, sexual issues, and struggles involving sexual identity. I treat adults in individual therapy, couple's therapy, family therapy and group therapy. I also provide LGBT Affirmative Therapy for couples and families. I work with gay, bisexual, lesbian and straight parents who are struggling with parenting issues.

We welcome you. We will welcome you regardless of your present status; anxious, sad, angry, lonely, happy, questioning, depressed, lost or otherwise. We will welcome you regardless of your current family situation, relationship or marital status or lack thereof. We will welcome you if you have been to therapy in the past, are looking to come in for the first time, or have no idea what to expect. We will not judge you based upon your personal history, age, race, ethnic background, appearance, sexual orientation or gender identity. We welcome all beliefs, religions, spirituality, and affiliations. We welcome you.

I am available for a free 15-minute phone consult this week! I specialize in LGBTQIA+ topics including Gender Identity, Sexuality, and Religious & Complex Trauma. I can also write letters of support for medical gender-affirming care including HRT and top surgery. I have a strong background in intersectional feminism and social justice. Every person deserves to be valued and every person is valuable. I have lived experience navigating our society as a visibly trans/queer/lesbian and neurodivergent individual living in Northern Michigan. My wife and I live upstate in a small town with our three cats :)

I graduated from the University of Michigan in 1983. Since that time, my focus has been on helping individuals, couples and groups ascertain and realize their goals. Using a direct approach,my clients appreciate the stability and consistency I provide to their overall progress and definitive improvement in their lives. I believe therapy is certainly a process for overcoming obstacles and making sense of one's history. It is also a vehicle to explore and decide what is you really want if life.

All people deserve to live healthy, satisfying lives. Our intention is to help clients find ways to increase insight, clarity, balance, and meaning. We are passionate about the intersection between psychotherapy, research, and contemplative mindfulness with a goal of supporting clients on their journey to wellness and self-discovery. Connally Counseling is an agency committed to providing affirming care to LGBQIAA, Transgender folx, Queer-Identified, those exploring gender, sexuality, kink, polyamory and their families.

What dreams do you want to manifest? What does your inner child want you to know? What parts of yourself want to be awakened? The prolonged impacts of trauma can feel like looking into a distorted mirror and wondering, "Who am I?" Wherever you are in life, I meet you with guidance to empower you to reject a false self so that your true self is accepted. Accepting yourself may mean accepting your feelings, identity, perspective, values, and authentic inner nature! I believe you have the power within to manifest changes in your unique reality. I primarily work with LGBTQ+ people, trauma survivors, children, youth, and young adults.

Experience with self and other harm, sexual issues, and depression/anxiety. I also help many straight and gay adults with mood, relationship, social (Aspergers/Higher Autism), and self-worth challenges.

I believe that with support and the right therapeutic relationship you can make the changes you want in your life. I am a Certified Sex Therapist and I attended the Sexual Health Certificate Program at the University of Michigan. I work with folks who want to fully experience sexual pleasure, but aren't sure how. This may be related to sexual pain, sexual trauma, or an upbringing lacking education about sexual health. My approach honors and addresses situations in the past, but also gives you ideas about how to feel better in the here and now.

At times, life can be difficult to navigate. Managing life's expectations such as work, school, family, and relationships can often leave many feeling overwhelmed. Sometimes we find ourselves needing to reach out for help. Therapy is a way to set goals or address areas of your life that require positive change. I encourage you to take the necessary steps to release yourself from emotional burdens.

It's hard being a person. We all struggle to some extent in fundamental areas of human life-- relationships, identity, work, destructive behaviors, the meaning of life itself. Satisfying marriage/committed relationships are a specific challenge faced by many. I work in both individual and couples therapy. There are many ways to approach human problems, including: how family of origin influences personality; one's relationship to one's thoughts and feelings; self-defeating beliefs, both conscious and unconscious; self-defeating behavior. I value thoughtfulness and compassion, working together, and recognizing your goals and ideas.

I have been a certified sex therapist for more than 10 years. I enjoy working with individuals and people in their relationships. I employ a variety of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and person first treatment models to help clients identify and attain their goals. I work extensively with the transgender, pansexual, bisexual, lesbian, and gay communities, as well as with members of the kink community.

Dr. Nakisher offers a practical approach in a supportive, yet challenging atmosphere to help clients gain insight, make lasting changes in life and get out your own way. He works particularly well with people who have previously experienced therapy as unhelpful. Dr. Nakisher also works a business consultant to major corporations, improving business through human capital.

Are you wondering if you were given the wrong gender label at birth? Have you decided it is time to explore your gender? These issues create difficult situations in every area of life, relationships, work, health, family and social life. Through therapy these issues can be explored and your path can be developed.

If you are struggling with mental health, situational or adjustment concerns and have not been able to manage without assistance from a professional like me, it is time to reach out. Why are you making life harder? My theory is that we most often already have the solutions to our problems within us, but may need an objective person (like a therapist) to identify how our own strengths can be used as a vehicle to resolution.

Currently Accepting New Medicaid Clients Only! - EMAIL for faster response if possible. It has long been a passion and dream of mine to provide therapeutic services for transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive children, youth, adolescent, adults and their families. As a queer transgender man of color, I passionately believe that when individuals are able to live as their true authentic selves they can live longer, robust, and happier lives. I strive to help my clients and their families grow together on a journey that is enriching and nourishing to the soul.

The journey to self-discovery and exploration of self is by no means easy, but you can rest assured your quest will be guided by a thoughtful and confidential presence. Perhaps you have found yourself at a crossroads or you are facing an obstacle that warrants psychological assessment or treatment. Whether you are here by choice or by unexpected events, once you commit to revealing a struggle or telling your story, you want the person you're working with to be competent, compassionate and understanding. I am here for YOU. Building a comfortable and safe environment in the absence of judgment is my top priority.

Trying to make sense of painful and difficult experiences is a challenging task for all of us. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship distress, or behaviors that interfere with living a full life, I provide a safe and welcoming atmosphere where you can identify personal goals, engage in meaningful therapy, and find resolution and healing. Respectful collaboration and sensitivity to your struggles are key components of therapeutic work. Taking that first step when calling a therapist can be difficult, for sure, but also draws on your courage and your innate potential for change. Change is possible!

Therapy is a cooperative journey; your wellness is the destination. My goal is for you to find the greatest fulfillment in your life. I provide a peaceful, nurturing, creative environment where, together, we can find your answers. I serve as a mirror to help you see what you would like to improve, and what you might like to discard. Together, we will clarify your goals, identify your needs and create a healthy, lasting peace in your life.

I am currently taking new clients for in-person and virtual services! My experience in the mental health field so far has allowed me to help people struggling with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, low self-esteem/self-worth, body issues, gender and sexuality, anger management, family conflicts, and relationship issues. My passion for this field has helped improve my commitment, focus, inclusivity, and empathy to best help those seeking therapy services.