I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Michigan and New York and a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) to practice worldwide. My work centers on processing and integrating our experiences and exploring their influence on our identities and our relationships with ourselves. I’m dedicated to supporting you in connecting with your inner world, understanding your emotions and experiences, exploring practices for embodied living, and rediscovering joy and play. My holistic approach cons...
I provide women and gender non-binary individuals a soft place to land to work together to heal old relationship wounds. I light up when I'm working with clients around dating and relationships, body image, sexuality, and racial ðnic identity wounds. If you're someone who perpetually worries about not being good enough and doesn't know why, I'm here to help you explore what parts of your personal and cultural history are showing up in the present....
My name is Amy Read and I am an Adult & Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. I have specialized my interests in health & wellness after years of struggling with my own symptoms ... symptoms of pain, brain fog, IBS, difficulty with focus, inability to concentration, a very forgetful memory, and so many more. Like so many other suffering I feared the worse, I believed I must have early onset dementia or even cancer. Luckily, I was cleared of anything life threating, but I was told nothing coul...
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 am inspired when I see college-age men and women who are searching for emotional, financial, and intellectual independence. College can be a challenging time of finding identity and intimacy and I assist by helping clarify college relationships. Having gone to college and raising four children, I understand many things about the stages of early adulthood. I offer a safe space to process different parts that may be confusing in order to safely integrate all facets of personality and enhance ...
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I have been a therapist for 17 years and have dedicated my life to helping others overcome painful experiences, manage emotions and find healing. I specialize in treating adults struggling with anxiety, substance use and working with the LGBTQ+ community. My therapeutic style is warm, supportive and encouraging. I use a nonjudgmental approach focused on empowering you to make changes in your life. My appr...
I love meeting new people, hearing people's stories and unique experiences, utilizing humor, and supporting one another with kindness! In our space, these things are true: Your feelings and experiences are valid. You will be not only listened to, but heard. You will not be judged. I will hold a space for you and your experiences. As much as therapeutic engagement can teach you, I know I will also learn from you. I will create safety for you in the light and in the dark....
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Are you feeling overwhelmed and worried all the time? Do you feel sad, have no energy, or lost that ‘oomph’ you once had? Struggling with a ball of emotions or feeling stuck and don't know where to go? Reach out to discuss your feelings and what’s causing you to lose the spark you once had. We can work together to navigate life’s challenges and create a path to move forward! I have availability in the early morning (as early as 5 a.m.!), afternoon, evenings, and most weekends to allow for easy a...
Struggling with self-esteem can make life feel like an uphill battle. I work with individuals to break free from negative thought patterns and cultivate self-compassion, confidence, and a stronger sense of self-worth. Together, we will challenge limiting beliefs and work toward a positive, authentic self-image. I specialize in building self-esteem and supporting individuals who are navigating the emotional and psychological aspects of identity exploration. My work is focused on empowering client...
One of my favorite quotes is " Life ain't always beautiful, but it's a beautiful ride." I have often found that life can throw you a curveball when you least expect it, and it is often hard to navigate those challenges on your own. Have you ever found yourself feelings anxious, overwhelmed, or depressed about things going on in your life? What if you could have an unbiased, safe space to openly express those thoughts or feelings without needing to censor yourself or fear judgement. That is ...
Welcome to Embodied Wellness, PLLC. Whether this is your first time in therapy or you are looking for a new therapist, you have come to the right place. We specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression and OCD. We are here to support you with navigating classes, relationships, family, stress and careers. You are not alone!...
Do you experience stress, worry, or panic? Does anxiety interfere with your pursuit of personal and academic/professional goals? I can help you overcome your fears and help you live a more meaningful and fulfilling life. My goal is to provide a compassionate environment in which my clients can learn strategies to attain greater life satisfaction and well-being. My areas of expertise include Anxiety Disorders (generalized anxiety and worry, social anxiety, panic disorder, agoraphobia, and sp...
Counseling is a personal and unique process for each person. I facilitate each client’s unique process, and walk alongside the client, shoring up their strengths and making use of our relationship to bring about positive change. The therapeutic process can be challenging at times, and I work with the client to fully experience the joys and sorrows that are part of life, striving to feel a wide range of emotions. I enjoy working with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds. Starting up the co...
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I have over 26 years of experience working as a licensed social work therapist and clinical supervisor. My area of expertise is the field of domestic and sexual violence -issues surrounding complex trauma, types of abuse, leaving vs. staying, safety, and healthy/unhealthy relationships. I also address self-esteem, boundary setting, empowerment, conflict resolution, stress/anxiety, depression, gender identity/dysphoria, family conflicts, grief and loss, anger, and coping with life changes. I work...
I use a solution-oriented approach, forming a partnership with my clients in which we identify goals and develop a plan for achieving them. I view myself as your employee, and my job as a privilege: I am honored when each unique human being decides to share his or her story with me. I am an MSU alum, and the son and father of MSU alums. I know the MSU community and its unique characteristics. I am happy to integrate my Christian beliefs with proven clinical methods for clients who wish such...
All people have the potential to learn and grow towards their goals but change and growth rarely occur in a straight line. Being mean to yourself does not help, you have a story and it makes sense that you feel, believe, act and react as you do. If you want to believe these statements but are finding it difficult, I would love an opportunity to meet with you. I am a fully licensed psychologist and enjoy working with adolescents and adults with a wide range of concerns. I believe that therapy...
Pro-bono crisis sessions, group sessions, support for first responders and therapists working to support the community. Assistance with getting health coverage for Medicaid and Ingham Health Plan. GPS – Guide to Personal Solutions is a non profit private operating foundation 501(c)3 based in Lansing, Michigan. GPS is a trauma informed practice that offers mental health and substance abuse services to families in the Greater Lansing area. Our therapists are kind, compassionate and will wel...
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