“Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.”–Carl Jung I have an integrated approach to therapy, using a variety of methods and theories to best serve each person’s needs. I use specific methods as needed, but the main focus is on understanding the client with their unique history and personality. I strive to create a safe space for honest conversation that encourages healing and growth to help navigate life’s...
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In today's demanding world, anxiety and depression often impose themselves, disrupting our daily lives and compromising our well-being. They often leave us feeling trapped, isolated, and overwhelmed, impacting not just our mental state but also our physical health and relationships. My goal is to provide you with a safe space to share your fears and worries, guiding you toward a path of healing and growth. My approach to therapy is to listen attentively and offer validation. I can also suppor...
I practice from the framework that our minds and bodies are deeply connected. Exploring how they impact one another is important for our overall health and wellness. It is important for me to practice from a holistic and person-centered space. Everyone I work with will have a different experience. I tailor treatment to meet the needs of the client and families. Most often, I utilize Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, Acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational intervie...
The transition to undergraduate or graduate school can be a very vulnerable time, and many experience depression, anxiety, and anger along the way. It can be challenging to reach out for support and get connected, but it doesn’t have to be. I am honored to support and hold space for those struggling during these transitions. I have experience and interest in relationship issues, adjustment to life transitions, issues with family of origin, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, an...
Welcome! I am an LMSW with five years of experience in the SE Michigan region; however, as a telehealth practitioner I am able to see clients in all of Michigan. My focus is on sexual and emotional health and wellness, particularly in the LGBTQIA+ community. I strive for an open and accepting practice where we work together to help you become the best version of yourself....
Hello! My name is Max, I'm a clinical social worker. I am currently providing short-term crisis support to students impacted by the recent events on MSU's campus. These sessions will be free of charge. For those who need longer term support, I'm taking some new clients at my practice. I do accept insurance as well as offer sliding scale fees for out of pocket payment. I am a queer, transgender man and I focus on working with members of the LGBTQ* population to navigate trauma, anxiety, an...
The Corner Health Care Center Behavioral Health team provides a wide range of behavioral and mental health care services. These include, but are not limited to, cognitive behavioral treatment for anxiety and depression; trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and other forms of trauma focused care; supportive therapy for adolescents and young adults who are dealing with the normal stressors of life. Solution focused therapy for a wide variety of emotional health needs. LGBTQ+ sensitive care...
The framework and lens from which RISE operates are vital components to the practice. RISE unapologetically upholds the following values; to challenge systems of oppression and to create positive change in the world through disseminating radical compassion and support for those folks and communities often marginalized. Anti-Racist Feminist Kink/BDSM Sex Positive Social Justice Intersectional Identities LGBTQ+ Queer Affirming Disability - Neurodiversity Transg...
Life didn't prepare us for all the stress, did it? You made it to college and now are on your own dealing with new friends, missing family, and studying for what feels like a million different tests. You're not alone, though. I am so proud of you for looking for help, because it is a huge first step is getting back your control. I work with young adults to help adjust to college, the burnout that comes with college, anxiety/perfectionism, friendship stress, and trauma. We meet virtually so w...
Our practice Great Lakes Perinatal Wellness offers short-term (4 sessions) emergency services to help provide relief during the crisis that MSU students have been experiencing after the February 13 events. If you do not have insurance we accept, the sessions will be free of charge. Several clinicians are available to speak to. Please contact the clinician directly or email to welcome@greatlakesperinatal.com to check availability and/or schedule your appointment....
Regardless of wherever reading this bio leads you, you are worthy of support. You are worthy of love, connection, joy, and meaning. It takes immense courage to take that first step and begin searching for a therapist. I honor that. Whether or not that is me, I hope you walk away from this page empowered in your search. You deserve it. I have a particular interest working with trauma. I am trained in EMDR for trauma reprocessing. I have worked extensively with individuals who have experienced ...
I believe everyone is capable of living the life they dream of— or at least close to it! Each individual is unique and has a subjective reality to guide their behavior and thinking patterns. Once this subjective reality is explored and understood, including the manifestations of the reality and the roots that created it, the individual can challenge and alter it to create a new, more fulfilling experience. Therapy is a space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in an o...
Every person can achieve a sense of empowerment and self-assuredness. To achieve that, I strive to make sure my clients feel heard, validated, and valuable. Also, I work collaboratively with clients to identify their strengths and overcome that which may be holding them back from being their most authentic and fulfilled selves. I feel honored to hear and be entrusted with the words, thoughts, and feelings of those I provide service to, and I do not take that lightly. I value creating a warm a...
Entering into therapy can be daunting, but I hope to create a safe, nurturing space to ease your trepidations and fears. Together, we will create a treatment plan to meet your goals so you can live a fulfilled and empowered life. We will accomplish this through examining your reason for change and implementing strengths-based, solution-focused strategies so you can reach your highest potential. I am passionate about the positive impact that therapy can have on our lives. I am regularly caug...
Fortitude: “strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain and adversity with courage.” This courage is something we all carry, but oftentimes the weight of the challenges we face can be too much to carry alone. I believe in the power of having teammates that we can call on for support- people who can help empower us to put one foot in front of the other. I strive to be a great teammate. I am passionate about empowering others, and I am intentional in my learning and ...
People change when they feel heard, understood and cared about! Therapy is about creating a safe, reflective space for clients to gain insight and increase their reflective capacity. Therapy is about creating a safe, reflective space for clients to gain insight and increase their capacity to reflect on themselves, their experiences, and their relationships. My job as a therapist is to partner with you to help you work toward your goals and reach your highest potential. My specialty is infant ...
For most people, there comes a time when life’s stressors become too great for the individual to manage on their own. Unhealthy thought patterns and coping behaviors can add to this stress and even isolate the person from their usual support system. Those that seek assistance through therapy may find that they are able to learn new ways of coping with stress. Or, they may learn to view situations through a different perspective. The intervention or change for each person varies based on that ind...
MLTS aims to provide strengths-focused, evidence-based, client-centered behavioral health services; free from stigma, shaming, or judgment. Our team strives to empower clients to engage in meaningful introspection and facilitate change that will help clients live more peaceful lives. We value: life-long learning, warmth, connection, ethics, diversity, self-reflection, respect, individualized care, humor, creativity, accountability, work/life balance, boundaries, hope, expertise, authenticity...
Sometimes entering into counseling can be a little scary and uncomfortable. One of the most important things I hope to be able to provide you with is an environment where you feel comfortable and respected to allow change and healing to occur. I believe that you are the expert on you and thus should be the one in the driver seat of your change and healing. Through collaboration, education and perseverance we can help you to achieve your goals and work to continue building a better you!...