Hi there, and welcome! I'm a licensed clinical social worker with a deep commitment to supporting college students through life’s challenges. I specialize in working with young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, identity exploration, relationship concerns, and academic stress. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and nonjudgmental. I draw from a blend of psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness practices, and cognitive-behavioral tools, always tailoring our work to your unique needs an...
Counseling looks different for everyone-it is not one size fits all. I use methods that work for you in that moment and can vary by session. What you may need one day may not be what you will need the next. I aim to give you a safe, non-judgmental space to tell your story how and when you are ready. Together, we will have honest, sometimes uncomfortable but needed conversations. We will address barriers, examine boundaries, set goals, and work towards finding your voice. I have worked with in...
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...
In my 25 years of clinical work, the majority of my clients want to solve a problem(s) or gain control of their life. Seeking out therapy can be difficult for a multitude of reasons. Reaching out to a therapist is similar to reaching out to a physician, chiropractor or physical therapist; healing! In therapy, you decide the goals you want to reach. I can assist you in determining your goals, if you're not sure of the starting point. The choice is yours! I'm trained in multiple therapies, modali...
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...
Betsy is a licensed master’s social worker with a certification in addictions counseling. She has had over 15 years helping teens and adults overcome their challenges to discover a more fulfilling life. Her work has focused on people with co-occurring substance use disorders but has also included individuals presenting primarily with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, parent/child issues and a range of other concerns. Betsy largely uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as an effective modality...
Hello! My name is Heather McCracken, LMSW. I'm a Christian therapist that has been working with folks with mental health issues for over 27 years. I have worked in jails, private practice settings, community based treatment as well as Community Mental Health. I consider it a privilege to walk along side another and they work through issues. I do telehealth only at this time....
Are you feeling anxious, nervous, or overwhelmed? Are you confused, sad, or not able to enjoy your life? Do you feel like your situation is hopeless and cannot get better? If so, I do not want you to believe that you have to live your life this way. I help people gain control over their symptoms, understand why they feel the way they do, increase their confidence, and enjoy their lives. I describe myself as a CBT Psychotherapist; meaning I want to help you understand why you are having sympto...
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...
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...
My specialization includes assisting adults experiencing challenges of all types: be that physical, mental, psychiatric, developmental, cognitive, intellectual, chronic illness, etc. This may be a personal or indirect experience currently affecting you. We will work together to reflect on and overcome barriers in an empathetic and nurturing environment. We will take the time to grieve any loss, reflect on how things have changed and current frustrations, appreciate where you are now, and work to...
We help people understand how trauma affects them as a whole person and work with them to reunify their thoughts, emotions, and body. We have advanced training that can offer symptom relief and a path out of feeling hopeless. The good news is that with time and focus, most people can become symptom-free and manage difficulties from a place of inner strength. Our counselors have advanced training on how the brain and body respond to and hold onto the effects of trauma. Our team understands how t...
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...
So, let's not call it "needing" therapy. What if we just say, we're feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, conflicted, or isolated? If you're feeling any of those things, I can help. I often start treatment the 1st or 2nd session. After 6-12 sessions clients usually feel significantly better. For Calvin students, I am a short walk from campus. For GRCC or GVSU, I am on the public transit loop, a walk through my parking lot to the bus stop. I'd be happy to meet with anyone over the phone ...
*CURRENTLY OFFERING EMERGENCY SESSIONS* As a trauma-informed therapist, I recognize the courage it takes in starting the counseling process to face some of our most challenging life experiences. My passion in life is helping support clients on their healing journey, as they find ways for them to thrive again. I work with clients from person-centered, strength-based perspectives, and specialize in helping individuals who have experienced sexual abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse, psycholog...
We are a practice of MSU alum that have experience with MSU as students and as community providers. Our practice has been providing care to MSU students for several years and we have the knowledge to help students best understand the resources at MSU. We have worked with clients on issues such as; depression, grief, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, stress and interpersonal dilemmas. Hope to talk to you soon!...
You’re trying your best, but life didn’t used to be this hard. Things aren’t going right. You notice it’s harder to be happy, to feel connected, or even to get out of bed in the morning. It feels like you’re failing...like you aren’t good enough. You’re tired of pretending to be okay. On the inside you feel so sad, worried, and angry. You’ve pushed things down and ignored it, but you wonder how much longer you can do that. You’re used to fixing your problems on your own, but this time you ca...
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 ...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is a Certified Trauma Focus Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. My focus is on developing a safe, trusting and strong therapeutic relationship in order for healing to occur and to have a sense of hope restored. I assists individuals and families in creating a personalized “toolbox” to aide in the healing process. I have extensive experience in working with individuals who may be experiencing behavioral challenges, having difficulty in school, anxiety, depre...
Comprehensive Psychological Services, P.C. is an outpatient mental health clinic with 17 licensed psychologists and licensed social workers. We provide a wide range of clinical services, to include individual therapy for children, teens, adults, and older adults. We provide substance abuse services. We provide family therapy and couples therapy. We conduct psychological and neuropsychological evaluations to address many diagnostic questions such as ADHD, psychological struggles, brain injuri...