Therapists in Carney, MI

I hold a Master’s Degree in Counseling & a Graduate Certificate in Holistic Health from Western Michigan University and have been formally trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy at the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Michigan and I am also a Board Certified Tele-mental Health Counselor (BC-TMH). I have been working in the human services field for over 15 years with a variety of professional experience including grief & loss work within hospice organizations, coaching those with Traumatic Brain Injury to be able to practice independent living skills, student counseling in university setting, and outpatient substance abuse counseling. I spent over 6 years working as a full time therapist in an intensive hospital-based psychiatric treatment center specializing in treating those with depression and anxiety. In 2018, I transitioned into working full time in higher education, providing therapy and mental health education to students in a college campus setting. I find great fulfillment in seeing people grow and change in this environment as they work through the challenges of life transitions. Now, I have been with BetterHelp since March of 2017 and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to embark on this adventure of web-based counseling with you. What I am hoping to offer you is guidance to assist you in navigating through your life transitions, stressors, and life-changing decision-making processes. With my breadth of knowledge and experience in various areas of counseling, I have developed the skills necessary to be able to help you to see yourself as a “whole person” and really dig into what you want for yourself in the future. I will gently challenge you to take steps toward reaching your goals and will assist in helping you to tackle your own thought processes that have been barriers to you in the past. I hope to begin working with you soon!

I am a former Doctor of Chiropractic and now I am a counselor licensed in Michigan with over 15 years of experience. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and solution focused counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I also have experience with manifesting for abundance, and energy work. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I currently offer appointments for sessions Monday-Thursday daytime and Saturday and Sunday morning appointments. I do have messaging that I use on a daily basis in between our sessions as well, and I check messages twice a day and will get back with you as soon as possible. I look forward to working with you!

I am a licensed psychotherapist in the states of Michigan and Maine and have worked as a counselor and life coach with individuals and families for over 30 years. My focus is on helping clients achieve satisfying relationships and greater joy in their lives regardless of what their experiences may have been in the past. I use an eclectic approach to therapy seeking to find and utilize the methods that are most comfortable and helpful to you. In addition to traditional modalities (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psycho Dynamic, Humanistic, etc.), I have extensive experience working with EFT (tapping) , Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. If you prefer a more traditional approach, that is what we will pursue, and if you are familiar with and interested in more energy based counseling that is available as well. It is of utmost importance to me that you feel valued and respected as an individual as you pursue the life that you want to live. Please note that I do not list all my availability on the online calendar, so if you try to schedule an appointment with me and don't see a suitable time, please let me know your schedule and I am confident that we can find a slot that will work for both of us.

During this difficult time in life we could all use a little motivation and alot of uplifting. I have been providing therapy to various populations throughout the years. I bring the mindfulness approach into therapy sessions along with strength based, cultural sensitivity and compassion focused therapy. It is my belief that a therapeutic relationship requires understanding of communication styles, cultural awareness and simply what works best for each individual person. I have worked with various populations from diverse backgrounds and educational status. When troubles finds us it does not discriminate. I am here to help you create a safe place to speak freely without the feelings of judgement, backlash or creating self doubt. My goal is to help provide you with an extra few tools to increase your inner balance and peace. Stepping into a therapy room takes courage and I commend you for taking the first step in changing your situation! " Contact me via phone or email to set an appointment now!

Hello! Welcome and Thank You for reviewing my profile. My name is Alicia and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the great state of Michigan. I have over 30 years of experience working in the Mental Health/Human Service Field. I have lived and worked for 10 of those years in North Carolina, where I had the wonderful opportunity to work with many people from culturally diverse backgrounds. I have worked with infants, teen mothers, migrant workers, adults with cognitive impairments and mental illnesses, group homes, daycare facilities and state residential homes. I have real life experiences, training, knowledge and professional skills in the areas of Self Care, Life Changes, Self Esteem, Bariatric/Weight Loss, Stress, Relationship Issues, Sexual Issues, Domestic Abuse, Grief and Care Givers to Aging Parents. If you are dealing with any of these issues, then I am the Counselor for you. My Counseling style is laid back, relaxed and inviting. I love humor, but only when it's appropriate. I utilize Person-Centered, Solution Focused and Holistic Therapies. This basically means you are the expert on you. We will work together on formulating a solution to the issues that lead you to seek counseling services. In doing so, I will ensure that your mind, body, spirit and emotions are all aligned. I understand that making the decision to seek help may have been a difficult one. I commend you on taking the first step to getting the support you need and deserve, in order to be healthy, happy and have a wonderful quality of life! I look forward to getting to know you and for you to know me, as we work to form a warm Therapeutic Relationship! I work full time (8am-5pm) Monday through Friday. My Betterhelp availability days are in the evenings for Live Chat and Phone sessions. My response time will be within 24 hours weekdays, usually I respond much sooner. On the weekends, I can usually respond within a couple hours. CURRENTLY I AM NOT AVAILBLE FOR VIDEO SESSIONS.

I am a Licensed Master level Social Worker with over 27 years of experience. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues as well as military veterans. I have also aided people who have experienced emotional abuse and trauma related issues. I am empathetic and able to talk with all different kinds of different people. My approach combines cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic and other evidenced based psychotherapies. I meet clients where they are in their lives and will taylor their treatment based on their needs and desires. I believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect. If you are ready to take the steps toward change and seek a more fulfilling life I am here to support you in this process. I look forward to meeting and working with you.

We all move through life's journey through many diverse paths with unique challenges. I see my role as one who may be able to help my clients crystalize what is getting in their way of feeling successful and confident. I have had my own practice which included clients the were children as well as married couples. I have worked for a mission in Detroit to conduct intake interviews with the homeless to assess their needs. For over 39 years I have worked with students and families to sort out their paths and to help each entity assume control over the best path to follow. I am genuine and straightforward using client centered therapy as my core. I continue to help past students who are well into their adult years overcome obstacles and reshape their goals. I will listen intently to what you have to say and also to the way you say things. The difficult parts of our lives are difficult enough and speaking about them can be challenging. I will endeavor to earn your trust and patience while we examine the issues you find before you.

I am licensed in Michigan and South Dakota with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I value the therapeutic relationship and focus on the resiliency of the client to create a firm foundation on which to achieve change. I find great worth in aiding the client to find their OWN voice to promote healing and wellness. I am a trained trauma therapist in EMDR. I have experience and knowledge in working with complex and repeated trauma as well as collective, and generational trauma as it impacts the individual. In my practice, I use a balanced approach of empirically validated treatment. The first step to reaching out can be scary, but if you are ready to work towards positive change, Together, we will identify issues and develop a plan to get you on the road to increased life satisfaction

I am licensed in Michigan with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am licensed in Michigan with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & parenting issues. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.