Find a Therapist near New Baltimore, MI

Therapy isn’t about fixing who you are; it’s about understanding yourself more deeply and creating space for the life you want to live. You may find yourself overthinking, feeling emotionally exhausted, making sense of an existing diagnosis, navigating a season of change, or simply sensing that something in your life no longer feels right. Whatever brings you to therapy, I believe it should be a place where you can slow down, explore what’s beneath the surface, and begin making sense of the experiences and patterns shaping your life. I specialize in working with women at every stage of life, recognizing that each chapter brings its own experiences, challenges, and opportunities for growth. My approach is warm, collaborative, and individualized. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychoanalytic and psychodynamic principles, and mindfulness-based interventions to meet your individual needs. Together, we can explore not only what you’re experiencing today, but also the deeper patterns that may be influencing how you think, feel, relate to others, and move through the world. My clinical experience includes working in multiple settings dedicated to women’s emotional well-being, including graduate training at Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital. These experiences have allowed me to support women through a wide range of life experiences and mental health concerns and continue to shape the thoughtful, compassionate care I provide today. You don’t need to be in crisis or have everything figured out to begin therapy. Sometimes, simply recognizing that something needs to change is enough. I hope to provide a space where you feel understood, gain meaningful insight, and develop the tools and confidence to move forward with greater clarity and intention. If you’re ready to begin, I welcome you to reach out for a complimentary consultation.

I’m a mental health therapist providing individual therapy for teens and adults, offering both in-person and online sessions. If you’re here, you might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just not quite like yourself lately. Maybe you’ve been carrying a lot on your own, dealing with anxiety, overthinking, or trying to hold it all together for everyone else. You don’t have to do that here. I work with teens and adults who want a space where they can be real, feel understood and start to make sense of what’s going on beneath the surface. Many of my clients come in for support with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship counseling and life transitions. Whether you’re navigating a difficult relationship, feeling burned out, or just sensing that something is off, we’ll work together at your pace to help you feel more grounded and in control. My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative and down-to-earth. I provide individual therapy using anxiety treatment cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), along with a person-centered and strengths-based perspective. I’m not here to judge or fix you. I’m here to understand you. In our work together, I’ll help you explore patterns, build insight and develop coping skills you can actually use in your day-to-day life. Starting therapy can feel like a big step. You don’t have to have everything figured out to begin. If you’re looking for a supportive, genuine space to process, heal and move forward, I’d love to connect.

I am a clinical social worker and psychotherapist who has over a decade of professional experience in assorted social work roles. I have experience providing psychotherapy to individuals with an array of concerns including depression, anxiety, adjustment difficulties, complex trauma, and relationship concerns. I have primarily worked with adult individuals, but I also have experience and training in working with adolescents. My primary therapeutic orientation is psychodynamic, focusing on helping individuals work with their thoughts and emotions to improve their relationships with others, increase their sense of personal agency, and make desired changes in living. I also have experience and training with a variety of other therapeutic modalities, including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).

**Accepting New Clients for virtual sessions** Sometimes life gets in the way of our happiness. Sometimes we just don't know how to be happy because early on we learned a dysfunctional way of communicating. Sometimes, we continue to struggle with challenges from our past (abuse, sexual trauma, etc.), no matter how hard we try to fix it or how hard we run from it (physically or with substance). You absolutely can get past the challenges that are keeping you from living your best self. I've been in that tough space. I get it. You don't have to do it alone. I support the client to reach their personal goals through a psychodynamic approach and applying the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model. IFS helps the client to build a loving and compassionate relationship with those extreme and destructive parts of us. IFS is a remarkable model of therapy that offers hope when you thought you were hopeless. Ask me about it! We all have our own journey. My journey was long and extremely personally challenging. I bring a perspective to my clients that comes from significant life experience, in addition to specialized training. Everyone's personal journey is their own and requires respect and deference about the fears that might come up. Even thinking about therapy can be scary. I get it. You will not be alone. I look forward to partnering with you to help you return to the person you were meant to be.

If you feel like you’re holding it together on the outside but overwhelmed on the inside, you’re not alone. You might be overthinking everything, feeling emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break, even though you know better. I work with people who are tired of just “getting through the day” and want to actually feel different which can mean grounded, more clear, and more in control of their life. In our work together, we don’t just talk about what’s wrong. We figure out what’s keeping you stuck and start changing it in real, practical ways. Sessions are collaborative, honest, and focused on helping you build awareness, emotional regulation, and patterns that actually support you. You don’t have to have everything figured out to start. You just have to be willing to show up! Looking forward to hearing from you!

My approach to healing is integrative, affirming, and grounded in evidence-based care. I draw from modalities such as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and internal family systems (IFS) to support deep, sustainable change. I work with individuals and couples navigating a wide range of challenges, from trauma, anxiety, and relationship struggles to identity exploration. My practice is sex-positive, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and knowledgeable in kink and polyamory dynamics, creating a space where all parts of you are welcome. Whether we're unpacking past wounds, building emotional resilience, or improving intimacy, I tailor our work to meet you where you are with compassion, clinical insight, and respect for your unique path.

I specialize in trauma, ADHD, OCD, and child adolescent therapy, offering compassionate and culturally sensitive care in both Spanish and English. With a Master’s degree from the University of Toledo (2018), I use evidence-based approaches like CBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed therapy to help clients uncover insights, build coping skills, and nurture resilience. A Message to You Counseling is a deeply personal journey—one that can be both challenging and transformative. It’s not always easy to face difficult emotions or explore past wounds, but you don’t have to do it alone. As your counselor, I am here to walk beside you, providing understanding, support, and tools to navigate the complexities of your experiences. I know that life’s struggles can feel overwhelming, affecting your sense of joy, purpose, and connection. That’s why I’m dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive space where you feel seen, heard, and valued—no matter your background or story. Together, we’ll work toward healing, growth, and reclaiming the life you deserve. You are not alone. Let’s take this journey together.

If you’re reading this, you might be carrying more than you feel you should have to carry alone. Maybe you’ve tried to push through, stay strong, or make sense of things on your own, but something in you is saying it’s time for real support. I want you to know that you’re not “too much,” you’re not broken, and you don’t have to keep doing this by yourself. I show up as a real person in the room with you—warm, grounded, and fully invested in understanding your inner world. Together, we slow things down, make space for the parts of you that are hurting, and explore what’s driving your emotions, patterns, and symptoms. My work integrates medication management with psychotherapy in every session, because I believe healing happens most fully when both the mind and the nervous system are supported. You’ll notice that our work is collaborative. I won’t talk at you or hand you generic advice. Instead, we explore your story together, with curiosity and compassion. I often use Internal Family Systems (IFS), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) principles, and other trauma-informed approaches to help you move toward clarity, grounding, and real change. Many of my clients are navigating identity, faith, relationships, or the impact of past trauma, and I hold those experiences with care and respect. My goal is to help you feel understood, supported, and empowered—not just stabilized, but genuinely connected to who you are and where you want to go. You bring your lived experience, and I bring the clinical tools. Together, we build something that can truly help you heal.

Sometimes you need to tell the negative committee inside your head to just sit down & shut up. You would like to be able to manage your thoughts & learn to relax. Struggling with a loss, trying to find what's next. I can help you do that. Let's work together to find your area of difficulty and move forward with change. It can be done.

As a therapist, I take a whole-person approach, working collaboratively with each client to create a treatment plan that truly serves your best interests—no matter who you are or where you are on your journey. I draw from a range of therapeutic modalities, including journaling, art, nature-based practices, music, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and traditional talk therapy. The approaches we use are chosen together, based on your comfort level, experience, motivation, and needs. When appropriate, I also share insights from my own life experience to support and connect with you in meaningful ways. As a divorce, parenting time, and custody coach and consultant, I bring the experience of a seasoned mediator (since 1996), parenting coordinator, therapist, and parent. I help individuals and co-parents navigate conflict and create solutions that are as fair and equitable as possible for everyone involved—especially the children. I also consult with family law attorneys to provide perspective and support on complex family dynamics. In addition, I provide consultation and emotional support around elder care and aging. Whether you're making difficult decisions or managing the day-to-day challenges of caring for an aging parent or family member, I offer guidance, resources, and empathy to help you move forward with clarity and compassion. I provide assessments and letters for emotional support animals in accordance with FHA laws. As a social work ethics consultant, I offer guidance rooted in over 30 years of experience in the field. I developed a model called “The 5 Pillars for Navigating the Social Work Ethics Maze”, which serves as the foundation for my work. This model draws from the NASW Code of Ethics and incorporates relevant standards across various practice areas. I consult with individual social workers and clinics to help develop best practices grounded in ethical social work principles, and I also provide trainings on a range of topics for professionals in the field. In addition, I offer supervision for LLMSWs pursuing their LMSW, having completed the Core Supervision training through Michigan NASW. My approach integrates practical experience with a strong focus on ethics, creating a supportive and insightful environment for professional growth. I also serve as a field supervisor for MSW students, helping prepare the next generation of social workers with confidence and integrity.