Best fit for individuals experiencing stress, PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, as well as support with parenting challenges and life transitions. Main treatment models I provide are CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) as well as CPT (Cognitive processing therapy) which is a specific type of cognitive behavioral therapy that has been effective in reducing symptoms of PTSD. Together, we can explore solutions and positive growth. A brief therapy model is NOT compatible treatment f...
We pride ourselves on being a value-based practice. We honor a reciprocal relationship with our surrounding communities, and therefore, seek to establish long-lasting connections with residents and professionals who become our stakeholders, either as clients or referral sources. Our therapeutic environment is one that combines comfort with professionalism. We believe the therapy process is unique for each person, yet always requires people to feel safe and supported along their journey. The ...
Welcome to my practice, Begin Anew Counseling LLC. In an inviting, safe, accepting setting I welcome you to discuss issues that are adversely affecting your life and circumstances where you feel you need to make changes. Together we work to find positive solutions that will produce healthier relationships for you. With many years of working with college students and others, I am uniquely able to help you. Call me at 616-236-3281....
Many mental health issues are related to a trauma response in the brain and body. Trauma is often conceptualized as one single event or experience that causes intense fear or distress. However, not all people who experience these kinds of events develop trauma symptoms, and many people who do experience trauma symptoms cannot identify a single event such as this. Another way to understand trauma symptoms is that they occur when an individual’s context overwhelms their nervous system’s ability to...
I am very close to MSU campus! Every person has unique needs. Sometimes, it is helpful to have someone to solely listen, and help you manage life's stressors. It is important to assist you in developing coping strategies and techniques to help you in your daily life. I work with teenagers, college students, adults, and couples. I am specifically trained in DBT- Dialectical Behavioral Treatment but also have years of training in Strength Based Training, Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behav...
My approach begins with the understanding that connecting with one’s self and others is a pathway toward finding meaning and fulfillment. This pathway of connecting can become blocked by old emotional wounds or current relationship struggles. The partnership formed in the therapy relationship becomes the platform where healing broken connections may occur. This approach can help bring about lasting change by getting at the ‘root’ of the problem and bring relief from symptoms. Central to Chris’ a...
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The client-therapist relationship is one of the most important factors in determining client outcomes. Establishing a safe-space and trusting relationship allows us to explore your experiences and offer new perspectives that can promote healing and personal growth. My core theoretical orientation in graduate school was humanistic-existential, though I have also received extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), particularly Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and C...
You feel the pressure to look like you have it “all together,” but inside you are struggling to feel confident in yourself and your relationships. Struggling with FOMO, feeling like a fraud or a fake, the pressure of social media and saving face … this stage of life has so many challenges. It might be hard to even remember what life was like before you felt this way, but you know there’s hope. You know these problems don’t have to be permanent—you just need some help getting out of your own way....
Cognitive therapy and testing primarily for clients with brain injuries....
Do you ever feel like life is harder than it should be? Maybe emotions feel overwhelming, relationships leave you drained, or loneliness creeps in even when you’re not alone. Stress, anxiety, and depression don’t have to define your story. With support and collaboration, I’ll help you uncover your strengths, build effective tools, and create a life that feels balanced, connected, and meaningful. I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help you manage intense emotions, build stro...
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People often struggle with feelings of sadness, anxiety, and emotional responses they do not understand. Counseling can be very helpful in identifying the source of these symptoms and undoing negative effects of previous life events. . I find great fulfillment in helping individuals to gain a better understanding of who they are at their core as well as how past events and circumstances have affected them in order to move towards genuine healing. One of the most important aspects of therapy ...
Do you have intrusive thoughts that just wont go away? Always feeling anxious, distressed or even embarrassed by the thoughts. Do you feel the pull or urge to perform a certain task, maybe even a certain way to avoid feelings? You find yourself going over the same worse case scenario again and again. Anxiety and fear can be debilitating and keep you from living the life you want. You don't have to suffer anymore. I look forward to teaching you the tools so you can live the life you want....
Hello, my name is Adam Nash and I am a counselor who works in a private practice called Health for Life. I am a trauma informed counselor who works with men in their late teens and early 20's. I believe that college is one of the hardest times of anyone's life and I believe that having someone to support you through these difficult times is very important. I have a desire to work with college students as the move through this time of transition....
I specialize in working with graduate students who are seeking a kind, sensitive, and curious clinician to guide them through the mental health rigors of academia. The journey of completing a graduate degree can be a stressor which exacerbates existing issues of perfectionism and anxiety; but it can also be a time of growth, insight, and self-discovery. My second area of speciality is grief and loss. Grief shows up in many ways, often during points of life transition. Break-ups, divorces, d...
As human beings, we are in a constant state of transition and emergence into new selves. Meaning, just as we defined ourselves in the past, we can also choose to redefine ourselves now and in the future. No matter how you would like to begin your story, I am here to help you piece the puzzle together and walk with you on this journey of self-healing. I specialize in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) – the particular women’s issue that doesn’t get enough spotlight. The symptoms that y...
Live, Live & Laugh Family Service provides mental and health and life coaching services. Owner operator, Jaynaya James holds a Masters Degree in Social Work and is also a Reiki Therapist. As you know there are several places in the are that provide mental health services, but this organization uses holistic methods in additional to traditional therapeutic modalities. Such as Reiki, sound therapy and crystal and aroma therapy. These therapies in addition to traditional modalities allow clients to...
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