Therapists in Ovid, MI

I am a licensed Master’s Clinical Social Worker in Michigan and Nevada with over 20 years of experience working in the field of medicine and social work. I am a registered yoga teacher so I practice yoga and meditation for personal wellness. I have worked with clients with a wide range of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, mood and thought disturbances. I have helped many people who have experienced legal, family, and financial problems. My therapeutic style is person centered and relationship based. I believe in treating people with kindness and empathy. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. I believe people have choices; you can choose to take a different path or not. My goal is not to judge you for who you are or who you want to become. I am a person centered therapist so what that means to you is I allow you to direct the treatment as you deem fit and necessary. I will not force you to do something you don't want to do or talk about. I respect a person's boundaries. I also practice mindfulness so what this to you is I don't always have the answers. I believe thoughts can come and go; they only have meaning unless we give them meaning. I am educated in addiction medicine. I have done research on weight issues and mental health. I have worked with people with substance abuse issues. I enjoy treating both children, adults and families. I enjoy happiness in my sessions and I also enjoy music. However if you are struggling, I will be there to support you and provide you a empathetic bedside manner. My goal is to make you feel better at the end of the session than when you came into it. However, at times that requires your participation and allowing yourself to feel enjoyment through positive communication. My goal is to listen and reflect. I like to keep things simple. I look forward to our journey! Are you ready to start it?

Welcome! Thank you for having the courage to change and grow through counseling. I am an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Michigan. I have an undergraduate degree in Psychology and English from Central Michigan University, a Masters in Guidance and Counseling Community Mental Health from Oakland University and a Specialization in School Counseling. My approach is person centered. I understand that we all bring our one of a kind experience to the counseling process. Your uniqueness and individuality will be respected and honored in a safe, caring environment. My expertise is in situational anxiety and depression, self-confidence building, behavior change, and motivational understanding. If your striving for deeper understanding of yourself and others, reduction of stress and anxiety, and a happier more fulfilled life please schedule an appointment with me. I use a client centered approach, Mindfulness, Emotional Freedom Techniques. and CBT coupled with solution based counseling. I do not believe in stigmatizing labels. You will be listened to with deep respect, compassion, and sensitivity. If you are afraid that you cannot change or grow, I will help you understand that this is possible. You may discover areas of strength that you were unaware of. Clients says that I provide a safe, warm, insightful and caring environment for them. My specialities are: Stress and Anxiety Developing Self-Confidence Empaths/ Highly Sensitive Relationship Building Emotional Freedom Technique Mindfulness I look forward to working with you!

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Grief Counselor with over 20 years of experience in assisting individuals with the issues of life. I have a MA in counseling and a Doctorate in Ministry. I have worked in a hospital setting as well as private practice with a variety of experience in Mental health issues. My therapeutic approaches include but are not limited to Person Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy to help identify and explore effective solutions and coping skills. I Work with individuals to encourage and support with a listening ear of compassion in a nonjudgmental environment. This journey of life can be very difficult at times, but it helps to know that someone will walk with you in a caring and safe space. I am here for you.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor living in Michigan. I hold degrees in both Special Education (B.S., Wayne State University) and in Counseling (M.A., Oakland University). As a counselor, my approach focuses primarily on cognitive behavioral therapy and on solution-oriented therapy. Some of the issues I can help with include depression; anxiety; stress management; relationship difficulties; parenting challenges; divorce; grief and loss; and trauma. I specialize in working with adolescents 12+ and with adults of all ages. With well over a decade of experience in counseling, my additional experience in special education has offered unique insight into autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, cognitive impairment, and learning disabilities. In case you or a loved one are struggling with these issues, I can tailor my approach accordingly. At our initial visit, you’ll be welcome to say as much about yourself as you feel comfortable sharing. If you already have an idea of what you might like to achieve through our work together, that would be helpful for me to know… but in case you are not sure yet, that’s ok too – we can figure it out together! Regardless of how much or how little experience you may already have in therapeutic settings, I aim to help you identify and focus on concrete, achievable goals which I hope will lead to positive outcomes in your life. In addition to standard Monday-Friday daytime hours, I can accommodate clients seeking evening appointments until as late as 8pm EST. Weekends between 9am and 2pm EST are likewise possible.

Jimmie S Woodward is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Michigan. In my role as a clinical Social Worker I have had the opportunity to work with diverse individuals with a variety of mental health support needs and concerns. As a Clinical Social Worker my focus is on providing services that support individuals through understanding their unique needs through assessment. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including persistent and serious mental health treatment needs. These needs have included depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, anger management and personality disorders. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is person centered and strength based acknowledging that you are the expert on you and your situation. I believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect as I support them to make desired changes in their life. Individual and group therapy sessions focus on building therapeutic rapport while demonstrating sensitivity and compassion. My approach focuses on the person and their environment meeting them where they are at in terms of readiness to change. Interventions or services are evidence based and eclectic determined by the clients needs and treatment goals. Examples of the types of interventions used include Dialectical and Cognitive-behavioral therapy , Motivational Interviewing , Humanistic, provided within a humane framework. Together we will develop a treatment plan that is relevant to your stated needs. I also want to take this time to acknowledge your courage as you take the steps necessary to build a more meaningful and fulfilled life . It takes courage to seek a happier life and to take these first steps. When you are ready know that I ready to assist and support you on your recovery journey. I look forward to working with you!

Licensed Professional Counselor (State of Michigan) with more than 10 years of experience providing counseling to help clients support their mental health, reduce their stress, and to address other behavioral challenges such as anger, anxiety, and procrastination. I have experience working with mood dysregulation. I utilize a blend of educational, motivational and cognitive-behavioral approaches to build a better understanding of how challenges or problems developed and how these challenges and issues can be resolved. I look forward to helping you effectively address with your concerns, starting at where-ever you are ready to start at.

I am licensed in Michigan with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, & coping with life changes. 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 seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I am licensed in Wisconsin with over 8 years of professional therapist 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 will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. I pride myself on being able to build that therapeutic alliance and relationship with my clients.

I am licensed in Michigan with 33 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, parenting issues, & coping with life changes. I believe that you and I working together can make solving most issues easy. But it is necessary to take the first step to sign up for therapy. I have had experience with people new to therapy and those people who have had years of therapy. Therapy is a positive approach to any problem. Although I have had experience with many issues, anxiety and depression are areas where zi have worked with people of all ages from children to older adults. I believe that it is easy to talk to me and my clients have had much success in solving their issues. So I hope you will sign up and so we can meet.

I am licensed in Michigan with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, parenting issues, teen issues, anger management, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. My therapy style is non-judgmental, warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I believe that you are the expert of your life and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek assistance and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.