Therapists in Van Buren County, MI

Are you frustrated with the chaos, but don't know how to change it? Does your child need help? Is your family stuck in a rut? Are your kids hurting inside or struggling with life's challenges? I offer specialized therapy services to children and families, combining traditional talk therapy with the latest developments in play therapy. Because play is one of the fundamental building blocks of all communication; it works, even with very young children.

My goal is to provide a safe and healthy environment where children, teens, adults, couples and families can open up, share and find help in regards to personal struggles and trauma that occur throughout the life span. I am a Christian who counsels and have 17 years of experience. I work helping those who struggle with the tangled web of interpersonal conflicts who have limited insight about their struggles whether those relationship are with significant other, in marriage,home, work, or with peers. My passion is to help people find their purpose. Accepting new referrals.

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.

Are you an individual looking for work /life balance with a family, hobbies, passions, children an intimate relationship or desiring one using holistic therapy? We also work with athletes. improve from the inside out feeling recharged, empowered and confident. therapy can create smoother career, family and achieve a healthy & wellness lifestyle for individuals families, couples & teens. Gain inner wisdom, happiness, peace, pleasure & safety! Find your inner compass or carve a new path! I help untangle the knots for a realistic insightful life! My clients share with me: “You have helped me make important changes in my life”.

My passion to work with the LGBTQIA2S+ community, & adolescents & young adults stems from wanting to provide the therapy & be that person I wish I could have had growing up. Being part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, I strive to make an inclusive environment for all clients that I see. I strive to make a warm & inviting atmosphere, & want to make sure that the therapeutic environment can foster a safe & open place to be able to discuss any matters that are important to my clients. I hope to provide a trusting & nonjudgmental environment to challenge & also work alongside you to see the growth & progress that you may be seeking.

Life feels difficult to manage when we become stuck in the ways we navigate or react in the world. I look forward to supporting you onto a healthier pathway that moves you toward feeling better and increasing your capacity to address your triggers in a more productive way. I practice client-centered trauma-informed therapy and believe you inherently have the answers to solving the issues occurring within your life. I encourage you to take the steps to build a more satisfying life that includes deeper meaning, self-exploration, and hopefully adding some humor along the way.

My passion lies in assisting individuals in using holistic methods to recover from past trauma, such as inner parts work, mindfulness techniques, environmental controls, and emotional regulation. With over three decades of experience in the mental health field, I have worked with diverse groups of people, including those within the criminal justice system for 10 years at a high-security prison. However, I have retired from that position in 2022 and am now focused on utilizing holistic approaches to heal trauma.

Greetings and thanks for taking the time to visit my profile. I have many years of experience working in the Human Services field. I have counseled individuals with developmental disabilities and those without. Specifically, with goal planning, vocational counseling, job development and disability management. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (since 1996) I have a Masters of Arts degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Michigan State University. I retired in 2015 after 21 years as Senior Vocational Counselor at Community Mental Health here in Lansing, Michigan.

I believe that counseling helps understand who you are and where you want to go today and in the future. As a counselor, I will provide you with an understanding of coping skills and tools as well as how to utilize them. Together, we will navigate through life's journeys. I have worked with individuals and families in a variety of settings for 10 years using various treatment modalities that promise self-care, self-recognition, and future self. I have worked with adolescents, young adults, adults, and the geriatric population through different transitions in life.

Tapping into the essence of who you are. Working towards unleashing the power and coping abilities that have been disabled within you. Stress, anxiety, pressures, and the general obstacles of life can tarnish the already present abilities we possess to maintain and manage life’s journey. If you are motivated to ‘do the work’ , together we can unlock strategies by redeveloping tools to define boundaries and achieve your goals.

You deserve to have a safe space to engage in exploration and healing. Life can be an overwhelming experience, especially for those of us that hold marginalized identities. Therapy is a collaborative process, and through this collaborative process we can both explore what healing may look like for you. I enjoy an eclectic and holistic style of healing, emphasizing a client-centered approach for selecting treatment styles. Black femmes, POC, and LGBTQIA2SP+ folx are prioritized. I look forward to collaborating with you.

You are safe to be yourself here. I am a compassionate therapist committed to empowering individuals on their journey toward wellness and self-discovery. I believe in the inherent resilience of the human spirit and am dedicated to helping you tap into your innate strengths and resources. As a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional I am passionate about helping individuals acknowledge the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, fostering a deeper understanding of themselves, and creating a foundation for overall well-being, growth, and healing.