Relationships play an important role in our everyday lives. When our relationships don't go well, it can create a feeling of stress and uneasiness. As a therapist in East Lansing, MI, I work with individuals, couples and families to help relationships heal. In addition, I offer therapy for trauma and work with individuals with complex trauma to help them heal their wounds from the past or present. I work primarily with adults, but also teens and children as a part of a family system. 

While we can't change difficult situations from the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we can develop an awareness of systemic patterns or negative sensations or perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

If you're looking for a psychologist or therapist near you in the East Lansing, Michigan area, I offer extra support and guidance through a challenging situation, or if you're just ready to move in a new direction, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. As a psychologist in the East Lansing area, I offer a number of therapy services and modalities, including:

• Couples Therapy. Couples therapy offers a safe and nurturing space for you and your partner to tackle issues, enhance communication, and work towards a healthier relationship. Couples therapy will help you navigate challenges, strengthen your bond, and find effective ways to resolve conflicts.
  
• Trauma Therapy. If you've experienced trauma, I'm here to support you through the healing process. Together, we'll use specialized techniques to help you process and recover from trauma, lessening its impact on your daily life and overall well-being.
• Anxiety Therapy. Managing anxiety is within your reach. I'll provide strategies to handle anxiety symptoms, empowering you to regain control over your thoughts and emotions. I'm here to help you build resilience and develop effective coping mechanisms.
• Depression Therapy. If you're struggling with depression, know that healing is possible. Together, we'll explore the underlying causes and work on developing coping skills to improve your outlook and overall emotional well-being.
• Family Therapy. Let's work together to strengthen your family bonds. Family therapy provides a platform for open dialogue, conflict resolution, and improved communication. I'll guide your family toward finding constructive solutions and promoting harmony.
• Premarital Counseling. Preparing for marriage? I'm here to ensure a strong start. Through premarital counseling, we'll address potential challenges, enhance your communication skills, and establish a solid foundation for your lifelong partnership.
• Sex Therapy. Addressing sexual concerns is an important step towards a healthier intimate relationship. I offer a supportive space to discuss sensitive topics, enhance sexual communication, and cultivate a more satisfying sexual connection.
• Stress Management. Let's tackle stress together. I'll equip you with effective tools to manage stress in healthier ways. From identifying stressors to implementing relaxation techniques, I'm here to help you minimize stress's impact on your life.
• EMDR Therapy. Using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, we'll work through trauma and reduce its emotional weight. As an experienced childhood trauma therapist, I work with patients to reprocess distressing memories and promote emotional healing.
  
• Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). Accelerated Resolution Therapy can help you address traumatic experiences. We'll use this technique to process and resolve trauma, fostering positive emotional changes.
• Internal Family Systems Therapy. Discover harmony within yourself through Internal Family Systems therapy. We'll understand and manage conflicting thoughts, emotions, and behaviors together for greater self-understanding.
• Emotionally Focused Therapy. Enhance your relationships with Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Let's work together to create secure attachments, strengthen emotional bonds, and improve connections.
• Gottman Therapy. Using Gottman Therapy techniques, we'll enhance your relationship by improving communication, fostering intimacy, and managing conflicts. Gottman Therapy will give you a roadmap to apply proven strategies to strengthen your bond.
• Divorce Adjustment. Navigating the emotional challenges of divorce can be tough. I'm here to provide support, coping strategies, and a safe space for you to heal and move forward.
• Blended Family Adjustment. Adapting to blended family dynamics is a journey. Let's work together to build connections, resolve conflicts, and foster healthy relationships within your new family structure.
• LGBTQA+. I offer a safe and inclusive space for individuals identifying as part of the LGBTQA+ community. Whatever your concerns, I'm here to support your personal growth and exploration.
• Polyamorous Relationships. Polyamorous relationships deserve understanding and support. I provide a nonjudgmental environment to navigate unique challenges, establish healthy boundaries, and find fulfillment within your dynamic.

Therapy and counseling services can provide a great deal of relief for people who are struggling through life transitions or difficult times. If you are searching for a couples counselor or trauma therapist near you in the Lansing area, you can call 517-944-4232 or  email for an individual, couples, or family therapy consultation.