Gladys Seedorf, LMSW
About me
Hi there! I am a Medical Social Worker who has worked in the health field for the past thirty three years. I have worked specifically with children, adults and seniors in the areas of Home care, Hospice and Oncology. I run a Bereavement program, monthly support groups and a week-long summer kids grief camp. Last, I also run a We Honor Veteran program. I love helping and empowering client's and families to strengthen coping skills and accomplish their goals. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including: anxiety, depression, compassion fatigue, relationship issues, domestic abuse, parenting problems, medical issues, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes and military issues.
My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect and compassion. I do not believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive behavioral , mindfulness, solution focused. I will tailer our dialog and treatment to meet your unique needs. I have the patience and the time to work with you and help you accomplish your goals.
It takes great courage to seek a more fulfilling and happy life . If you are ready to take the first steps, I am here for you .
Gladys J. Seedorf, LCSW
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
License information
MI LMSW 6801086469
Reviews
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Gladys is very calm and patient and very easy to talk to.
Written on Sep 26, 2024 after therapy with Gladys for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Ms. Glayds is very kind, listens to me, helps me understand what I'm going through and she remembers things I've said. Also, when I leave a session still upset she sends me messages, and lets me know she's thinking of me.
Written on May 19, 2024 after therapy with Gladys for 6 months on issues concerning grief
Gladys provided valuable feedback which I will use going forward.
Written on Dec 05, 2023 after therapy with Gladys for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
Although I haven’t known Gladys for a long time, I really like her and would recommend her to others! She has a lot of wisdom… especially for middle age women like me!!!
Written on Nov 25, 2023 after therapy with Gladys for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I am very grateful that Better Help matched me with Gladys! She kindly shares her deep knowledge and expertise and I always feel better after our sessions! She has a ton of resources, tools and techniques to benefit my recovery process. I highly recommend her!
Written on Nov 04, 2023 after therapy with Gladys for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with
Very understanding
Written on Oct 04, 2023 after therapy with Gladys for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem