Family Therapy in Berrien County, MI

By giving respectful attention and proven psychotherapeutic methods, change is possible! Helping to heal mind, spirit and body by positive, empowering, experienced interventions is the heart of my work. With over 30 years of working with clients, I have been effective in promoting healing, change, wellness, happiness and wholeness for children through senior citizens. Helping you to set specific goals, explore the possibilities of choices and assisting you to achieve your goals as an individual, couple, family or group, is a service I readily provide.

Have you struggled in communication in your relationship? Do you often find yourself doing for others but no time for you? Do you feel your self-care could be better, but you do not know what steps to take? Do you feel overwhelmed and tired most of the time? Do you struggle with setting boundaries or saying no? Do you lack work-life balance?

Living in relationships with others is hard work. It’s complicated and it’s often hard to know what healthy relationships are meant to look, feel, or sound like. As a limited Marriage and Family and Professional Counselor, Hannah gets the deep complexities of human relationships and specializes in providing therapy to couples, families, and individuals. She is passionate about helping clients build stronger, healthier relationships – relationships that just work and feel better.

Having difficulties setting boundaries? Have communication issues, be it with your partner/family member? Perhaps you are having a hard time being able to practice self-care, or you need to get to the “why” of the matter! I am a client-centered, and sex-positive clinician who enjoys to help those who feel unheard and misunderstood. I am dedicated to working with individuals from all backgrounds. I love, love! Therefore, couples and families are other groups I enjoy working with. I believe that one’s self-love plays a big factor in personal growth, hence, I enjoy helping individuals learn how to love themselves. ¡Hablo español!

I'm a Psychotherapist with 20 years experience offering psychotherapy and coaching services at Thrive Psychology in St. Jospeh, MI. I practice client centered psychotherapy with experience in family therapy, groups, women, men, adolescents and diversity. My main focus is in supporting my clients to develop into the healthy functioning individuals in their personal and professional lives. I have certification in IMAGO relationship therapy and EMDR therapy.

Caring about people, as well as their relationships especially in families, I am committed to being a resource for anyone seeking change, growth and healing. I have respect for individuals' religious and spiritual beliefs. Do you need to build trust? Do you feel emotionally exhausted and/or alienated from others? Are you anxious? Do you need assistance with marriage, parenting and/or generational issues? Do you want to build a strong foundation for your marriage by effective pre-marital counseling? I offer PREPARE-ENRICH, SYMBIS, and the Gottman Relationship Assessment for premarital and married couples at their request.

My goal is to provide you with a straightforward, enriching therapy experience that results in meaningful change. I've helped people improve their marriage or family relationships, thrive in their schooling or career, and cope with anxiety, depression or past trauma. I believe that clients who get the most out of therapy are reflective, curious, honest, patient, and kind to themselves as they navigate the path to self-improvement. My approach is informed by psychological theory as well as two decades of working as a creative professional and university instructor. My style works best with adults and late adolescents (16+).

Are you looking for change? Are you seeking to create a life worth living? Perhaps you are tired of your old family dynamics and relationship conflicts that repeat like some not-so-greatest hits. Are you wishing things could be better –better kids, a better spouse, better life? Have you ever gone through a difficult time and tried to “stay positive” but it just didn’t help all that much? Are you struggling to find ways to self-care but everyone else’s needs must come first? Sometimes we just need a little help as we move forward toward creating our best lives. Who will be helpful to you as you press forward?

The Psychologists and Social Workers at Family Empowerment Services of Berrien County specialize with individual and group therapy for troubled youth and concerned parents based on parental or court request. Our therapists work with adults who are looking to improve their lives, seeking help with difficult issues, and looking to manage life’s inevitable stresses. Our way forward is to assist clients in identifying misunderstood and misapplied behaviors and values so often harmful to self, family and society in order to develop positive mindsets that can lead to responsible, productive, and satisfying lives.

When a child is abused, those who care for them often don't know who they can trust or where they can find help. Bridges of Courage Counseling, LLC is a partner in your healing journey. Therapist and owner Cindy Bridgman, LCSW, has years of experience working with children ages 2-17, specializing in providing therapy for those who have been sexually abused. Using play, art, and sand, children have opportunity to express themselves when there are no words. Parents often feel overwhelmed and paralyzed. The first step is to call. You won't have to take this journey alone.

Are you feeling frustrated, resentful, lost, overwhelmed, or disconnected? I specialize in helping frustrated individuals, resentful couples, and disconnected families navigate through tough times, get and stay on the same page, and rekindle their love of life. I have extensive training in evidence-based treatment approaches (including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Psychodynamic Psychotherapy)- treatment approaches proven to get you the help you need, now. Meet with me online, over the phone, through text, or in nature-- my schedule is designed to meet your needs.

I provide individual, couples and family counseling in a calm, comfortable setting. I have 30+ years experience working with a broad spectrum of issues including adjustment reactions, life issues, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. You are invited to visit my website for additional information. Please contact me if you would like to schedule an appointment or have additional questions.

Do you struggle with aspects of your life, you wish could be different? Perhaps it's the way you feel or a certain behavior you find problematic. Maybe your concern involves your relationships with others or thoughts about yourself. I can help you change that. I believe that much of life is about balance. When our lives become out of balance we often feel hurt, stressed, angry, overwhelmed, or misunderstood. I have a strong interest in helping you achieve (or restore) the balance and peace you seek in your life, and I know that together we can achieve that goal.

Are you having a difficult time coping, with personal, family & relationship issues overwhelmed with the stress of life? Or just feel stuck? Together we can address and identify your needs while building confidence to help you grow. Humbly Changing, strive to remove the stigma of Mental/Behavior health while providing personal tools to help one navigate through life challenges. Life is a journey, let us walk together, evolve, and transform your self-worth. Remember " There is no Perfection in life, only Purpose for all."

Accepting new clients in both Indiana and Michigan! I am a licensed Master's level Marriage and Family Therapist holding a M.S. in Human Development and Family Studies. I have experience working with individuals, families, and couples, with extra specialization in working with couples and trauma. Whether it is relationship conflict, infidelity, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, behavioral or anger difficulties, parenting concerns, difficult life transitions, medical or other life stress- I strive to work together with my clients towards positive changes in their lives, and healing outcomes!

You are unique in all the world! There is no one just like you with your story or life. Your family, pets, friends, community--where you came from--what you have overcome and endured-all these make you the unique person you are. At some time you may wish to turn the page on your story. My therapy involves walking with you while you decide where you want to go from here--who the person is that you want to be--how you want your life and story to change. I will listen and challenge, support and invite you to learn new skills and growth.

Daytime openings only. Seeing a therapist is as simple as sitting down and talking about what is going on in a safe, confidential and totally non-judgmental setting. My areas of expertise: - children/adolescents (ages 8-18) - adults (ages 18 and up) - family/couples therapy (incl. alternative lifestyle issues) - parenting issues (incl. divorce, step parenting) - anxiety/fear/mood disorders I take most insurance and have sliding-fee scale. "A journey of a thousand miles, I begins with a single step..." Lao Tsu.

Can't stop worrying? Is it hard to make or follow through on a decision? Do you notice that you're angry more often? I offer a caring compassionate approach to help people with everyday problems and worries. Finding practical solutions that work for you to help end worries or fears, melt downs and to take control of bad habits. I work with you to build on and develop skills that complement the strengths you already have to achieve your life goals.

Sarah Schrader, LSW, is an outpatient therapist who has experience serving diverse client populations—in emergency psychiatric, hospice, school, and cross-cultural settings. She earned her Masters in Social Work at Indiana University of South Bend in 2018. Throughout her life and career path, Sarah has worked with infants, children, adolescents, adults, and aging adults. She sees each stage of life as an invaluable part of the whole. Sarah believes that the key to growth is weathering life’s trials and heartaches with strength and grace, and she helps her clients achieve this by guiding them compassionately in their journey.