Brighter Health Counseling has many therapists that provide a wide range of counseling and therapy. Our therapists vary in age, ethnicity, religion, spirituality, and life experiences which makes us well equipped to handle many different issues that arise in life. We believe that everyone has the potential to overcome any challenge given the right help and guidance....
It is a sign of strength to get help when life gets challenging. The transition to college is huge and especially challenging after years of having life structured for you. Let’s work together to help you feel better and get back on track to bring out the best version of you. We will work on ways to cope with anxiety, clean up self-talk, and work on boundaries if need be. We can work on creating some structure with some flexibility that works for you. I look forward to hearing from you!...
My hope for clients is to not merely function but to thrive! I don't want you to forgive and forget your traumas. I want you to own them and break the shame that keeps you shut down. Other people may have left you in some dark places, but you have the power to get yourself out. You deserve to have a life worth living, even in the moments you struggle to believe it. I've dedicated my career to trauma and grief therapy working with hundreds of clients and trauma professionals in a multitude of ...
I work with non-linear thinkers who are searching for a therapist with intuitive wisdom who cherishes the divergent path. I specializes in connecting with ADHDers who have always felt different even if others couldn't tell. My clients are notoriously curious and adept improvisors, who are playfully creative, but they still feel perpetually out-of-sync with the world around them. They charm others with their insight and levity, and save the biting criticisms for themselves. So they end up feel...
We offer psychological testing to individuals aged 16 and older. We specialize in evaluations for ADHD, autism, and complex mental health concerns. Our owner, Dr. Jessi Manning, completed most of her training and the first 5 years of her career focused solely on college students, and she maintains a passion for this population. We are focused on neurodiversity and other aspects of diversity, especially in regard to sexual orientation and gender identity. You can begin the testing process by sche...
Do you feel lonely, misunderstood, or lost? Are you unable to share what you’re going through without fear, judgment, or shame? You’re not alone and your voice deserves to be heard. It can be hard to open up to a complete stranger about the pain and problems that you’re facing in life. I applaud you for your bravery in taking this first step. You may be going through a tough battle right now, and I believe that you have the strength in you to overcome it. I want to be the helping hand in getting...
We are seeing clients virtually and in person in Brighton and East Lansing & Okemos depending on availability! We believe in the power to restore and heal through the process of counseling. Restoration means an act of restoring or the condition of being restored, such as bringing back to a former position or condition. Here at Restore & Renew Counseling, we believe in the mission of working with our clients to achieve a restored sense of self and renewal. We strive to create a judgement free e...
Establishing a strong working relationship is essential to positive therapeutic outcomes. I firmly believe that therapy works best when you match well on a personal level. Adjusting to college is hard. There's a lot of pressure to do well academically, socially, personally...and it can be helpful to have an unbiased person to vent to and talk about what you're struggling with. I specialize in treating individuals struggling with primary and secondary trauma. I use a multifaceted approach...
Hello! I serve adolescent and adult clients from a variety of backgrounds who all are seeking freedom from stress and overwhelm. Some are burnt-out and exhausted because they have high-expectations for themselves and struggle with self-care. Some have experienced childhood trauma or challenges in relationships. Some are so overwhelmed they default to avoidance-numbing with doom scrolling, binge-watching, or staying too busy. Some numb themselves with drugs and alcohol to cope. They all want to h...
The Holding Space Counseling and Wellness, LLC. specializes in women's mental health/women's issues with a focus on the perinatal and postpartum period of women's lives....
Hi! I’m Christen Clark, LMSW. I’m passionate about counseling women going through anxiety, depression, grief or challenging life transitions. In particular, I have a heart for college students, young adults, and women going through pregnancy/postpartum. Life can be hard. Transitions have a tendency to bring up past trauma, anxiety, or depression. Sometimes “high achievers” can be suffering internally with their mental health while no one else knows. If life feels overwhelming, out of ...
Are you facing challenges related to mental health or substance use? Do you struggle with low self-esteem, lack of motivation, inner unrest, or difficulty reaching your full potential? Perhaps you're uncertain about your decision-making or navigating family and relationship conflicts. I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space to help you gain clarity, build confidence, and work toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. My passion is in working with those struggling with mental health, fami...
Dr. Smith is a licensed psychologist who specializes in the treatment of anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, and trauma-related issues. The majority of her clinical work is in the area of OCD and related disorders. Dr. Smith is a licensed psychologist in Michigan and Nevada and provides telehealth services to clients in those states. She trained with experts in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and OCD at the University of Nevada, Reno and Utah State University. She received her Ph.D. in Cli...
I'm a clinical social worker rooted in the ideals of self-determination, community justice, dignity, and liberation. I love working with youth and adults who have experienced life's hard edges and are ready to grow through the struggle. Whether it's dealing with the effects of trauma, depression or anxiety, issues in your relationships with yourself or others, the struggle of bringing your full and complex self into the world, or the psychic toll of structural inequality, I'll help you take stoc...
*CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* It takes strength to ask for help. Each person lives a life full of unique circumstances and challenges. I believe in partnering with my clients to help them develop their potential and find the path that is right for them. My goal is to empower clients to live their best lives. I enjoy seeing the pride my clients have when they've succeeded in reaching their goals. These goals are often hidden in everyday stressors and the challenges we face, and by exploring c...
Life adjustments and life in general can be challenging! Change can happen as we make a decision and discover new insights. It is then that we can experience difference as we integrate these things into our lives. Whether you have found this page because you have been in counseling before and are looking to continue, or you have been referred by someone who cares about you and is concerned about you, we can work together and things can be different. In our first time together we will ...
Feeling stressed, down and that something needs to change? Need help defining what it is that you want and how to get there? Therapy can offer you help in gaining clarity, give you tools to manage your emotions and steps to move forward....
If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed and unsure what to do next, it's time to get empowered. You're capable of so much more than you know. Let's turn your pain and uncertainty into growth you never thought possible. In solution-focused therapy, we work together to create a life that's worth celebrating. We can't change difficult events from the past, but the lessons they hold are keys to becoming who we're meant to be. I love witnessing clients achieve their purpose in daily life. In t...
Most of my clients are from BI&POC or LGBTQIA+ communities. I strive to create an unconditionally affirming and accepting therapeutic space where you can feel comfortable to explore whatever you need to in order to heal and find your path to liberation. I work diligently to equalize the power dynamics within the therapeutic relationship, and I strive to act more as a collaborator that works with clients to identify their strengths, values, and beliefs. I utilize a trauma-informed, anti-oppressiv...
Let's rediscover your happiness - or redefine it. Let's evolve stale relationships; generate meaningful experiences at work; introduce more peace and control at home. Wherever you are struggling, I help you create a new lense through which you will gain insight into your thought patterns and behaviors and ultimately feel better. I earned my Master's degree in both clinical/community and school counseling, and a Master's degree in secondary education. I taught for 11 years, incorporating much ado...