Sault Sainte Marie is named after the French settlement that originated in the area, which was named for the rapids of the river Saint Mary. It is the oldest permanent settlement in Michigan, and has a rich history of trading and culture. The rapids are a constant for the small city on the border of Canada, with the rapids sometimes bringing beauty and sometimes bringing danger.

Like those rapids, there are times of change and beauty in our own lives that can hold danger. It is important to get held when rapids enter your personal life. Counselors in the Sault Sainte Marie area are ready and able to hep you during these times.

Psychologist Kamara Marsh providing different types of therapy in Sault Sainte Marie

Kamara Marsh

Clinician
License Type(s): MA LPC,CAADC,ADS
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefCoping with life changes
21 years offering treatment

Hi, I am Kamara Marsh MA LPC. Welcome to a place where you'll feel heard, understood, and comfortable. My approach is holistic, client-centered and solution-based with over two decades of experience working with diverse populations and multiple problems. I use a variety of approaches and my favorites include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialetical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Do you desire guidance, skills, and tools to succeed in life? My aim is for you to take something away every session and apply in your daily life. Develop the coping and problem skills you need to reach your goals and attain your dreams for tomorrow :)

Psychologist Thomas Osborn providing different types of therapy in Sault Sainte Marie

Thomas Osborn

Clinician
License Type(s): LMSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseSelf esteemBipolar disorder
15 years offering treatment

Greetings, I am a licensed clinical Social Worker with over 14 years of experience working with adults, families, and couples. I have worked with individuals and families from many different backgrounds experiencing a wide range of concerns including, depression, mood disorders, anxiety, gender dysphoria, relationship problems, sexual orientation, and various traumas. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Clinical/Community Psychology in 2005 and my Master’s Degree in Social Work in 2014. I am licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in the State of Michigan. I have experience working in hospitals, outpatient clinics, substance use, hospice, an in-home case management. My counseling style is to approach each person with compassion, respect, and empathy. I enjoy helping people navigate the challenges of life by creating a safe, respectful, and judgement free space. I believe that people are the expert of their own experiences and will work with you to discover your own path toward growth and healing. I look forward to providing you with the support, compassion, respect, and empathy you need to grow and heal on your journey.

Psychologist Samantha Dehring providing different types of therapy in Sault Sainte Marie

Samantha Dehring

Clinician
License Type(s): LMSW,CAADC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression
10 years offering treatment

A Master-level Social Worker, and clinical mental health and substance abuse therapist, with special certification from The Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute’s Advanced Training in Adult Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Program, and honorably discharged 1LT Behavioral Health Science Officer of the Michigan National Guard. People are more than a mere diagnosis or behavior. They are a vast sum of their mind, body and spirit, of memories, heredity, beliefs, environment, experiences, emotions, strengths, weaknesses, fears, hopes, dreams and desires, successes and failures. This sum of body, mind and spirit combines to form the root system of either growth and progress or toxicity and stagnation in the present. I aim to provide a gateway to self-awareness, sobriety, empowerment, freedom from addiction and a kaleidoscope of mental illnesses. I won’t pathologize you, but instead seek to understand you from a multi-faceted lens to help you better achieve your goals and improve the quality of your life. I am interested in you, and in raising you to your highest standard, in helping you overcome your pain, grief, addiction, fear or sense of powerlessness. I often learn just as much from my patients as they learn about themselves throughout the therapeutic process. I am human and prone to err; however, I am not above learning unfamiliar concepts, ideologies, philosophies, practices or preferences. I am committed to educating myself on any sphere of identity which my patients hold as valuable in order to enrich the therapeutic alliance and foster a deeper sense of rapport. In order to truly help another, I believe, strongly, it is the principal job of the therapist to take the time and rigor to truly understand the patient's world, perspective, value system and belief structure. This is integral to the treatment process.

Psychologist Victoria Grattan providing different types of therapy in Sault Sainte Marie

Victoria Grattan

Clinician
License Type(s): LPC,NCC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsBipolar disorderDepressionADHD
7 years offering treatment

I have extensive experience helping clients struggling with anxiety, self-esteem issues, stress, depression, bipolar episodes, psychosis, schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia, substance use issues, anger, ADHD/ADD, PTSD, relationship issues, and other concerns. Victoria is zealous about helping to empower clients in acquiring new ways of adapting healthy lifestyles to include a healthy mind, body, and spirit. She enjoys seeing her clients reach their fullest potential in achieving their life goals.

Psychologist Peggy Cahue-Kuipers providing different types of therapy in Sault Sainte Marie

Peggy Cahue-Kuipers

Clinician
License Type(s): LPC ,CAADC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression
16 years offering treatment

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of experience. I have experience working with clients that need support in stressful times which include depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addictions, parenting and coping with change. I help people find solutions to their problems allowing them to reach their full potential. Therapyis a process that takes time and commitment, it is for brave people who are willing to ask for and receive help. I practice Person Centered Therapy, CBT, Solution Focus Therapy, Mindfulness and Internal Family Systems. I have been trained in EMDR. I believe in holistic therapy and will treat you with dignity and respect. Everyone deserves to have the opportunity to grow and change to live their best life. I look forward to meeting you!

Psychologist Lorraine Bennett providing different types of therapy in Sault Sainte Marie

Lorraine Bennett

Clinician
License Type(s): TLLP, LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
5 years offering treatment

I am a native of Detroit, Michigan. I migrated to Grand Rapids to attend Aquinas College, where I earned my bachelors degree in Sociology. I have been instrumental in various agencies and community-based programs, promoting self-awareness, personal independence, and resilience by teaching psycho-educational groups in the Inner City of Grand Rapids, Michigan. I am also the founder of Celebrate Life Foundation, LLC, and CEO of Life Without Flaws, LLC. I began Celebrate Life Foundation, a non-profit organization, in 2005 to raise awareness about practical ways to create an exemplary constitution for good health and to live a life worth celebrating. With education and life experiences, I understand the fundamental quality of taking a comprehensive approach to life challenges by integrating and addressing spiritual, physical, and mental health issues from a holistic perspective. I currently work in my private practice, Life Without Flaws, where I continue that work in the community through therapy and consulting services providing the support people need to thrive. My path of development continues to fuel my passion for personal growth in all aspects of life for all people.

Psychologist Dennis Forfa providing different types of therapy in Sault Sainte Marie

Dennis Forfa

Clinician
License Type(s): MA,LMFT
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes
15 years offering treatment

When you feel like you're spinning your wheels, therapy can provide traction you need to get your life moving forward. Therapy can help you learn how to stop struggling with creative stagnation, worry, self-doubt, lack of motivation, loneliness, homesickness, or the pain of loss. Therapy can help get you unstuck from repeated struggles with yourself and difficulties with others. In our meetings, you and I will work together to identify roadblocks that keep holding you back. I will assist you in creating permanent strategies for getting past those roadblocks, empowering you to: * Navigate life's transitions with clarity and intention * Strengthen relationships, improve communication, and cultivate more meaningful connections * Process grief and come to peace with losses * Foster resilience and mental toughness to face challenges with determination * Tap into creative problem-solving and deep artistry * Embody your core values and show up for life with integrity and purpose Together, we will work on unlocking your potential to build a more complete, fulfilling, dynamic, and purposeful life. I am available for live sessions (video or phone) from early morning through afternoon on weekdays. Early risers, take note! Depending on the day, I may have morning appointments available as early as 5:00 AM Pacific/6:00 AM Mountain/7:00 AM Central/8:00 AM Eastern, and sometimes earlier. I am licensed to provide therapy when you are physically located in California, Nevada, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont, or Maine.

Psychologist Tieesha Ketchings-Holmes providing different types of therapy in Sault Sainte Marie

Tieesha Ketchings-Holmes

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
12 years offering treatment

I am licensed in the State of Michigan with over 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience with helping clients with stress, anxiety, acute/chronic adjustment disorder, low self esteem, and depression. My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with sensitivity, dignity, and respect. My approach combines cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, and psychodynamic therapy. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and special needs. I believe that you are the expert of your life story and you have many strengths that will help you overcome things that challenge you. Signing up for therapy takes courage and I am here to support and empower you to reach your desired goals.

Psychologist Heather Raitz providing different types of therapy in Sault Sainte Marie

Heather Raitz

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
10 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Michigan with 9 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, coping with life changes, & executive and professional coaching. 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. 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.

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Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Family conflicts
6 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Michigan with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with family conflicts. 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. 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.

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Types of therapists available to clients in Sault Sainte Marie

Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Sault Sainte Marie that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.

Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform

Mental health therapists in Sault Sainte Marie available through BetterHelp are accredited to help individuals and couples. Sault Sainte Marie therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Sault Sainte Marie therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Sault Sainte Marie region and in the state of Michigan.

How a therapist can help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want 

Therapists in Sault Sainte Marie can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Sault Sainte Marie may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment. 

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