Marriage & Family Counseling

Child & Family Services of Northwestern Michigan, established in 1937, provides essential support services and educational programs to over 30 counties, aimed at promoting the well-being of children, adolescents, adults, and families facing crises and life transitions. Utilizing a trauma-focused approach, the organization helps individuals heal and thrive through various programs including foster care, adoption, behavioral health services, and crisis respite care. Recognized for its commitment to excellence, Child & Family Services is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Their comprehensive offerings include Third Level Services, YouthWork, Safe Haven, and Wraparound services, all designed to empower families and create safer, healthier communities in the region. Generated from the website

My practice has been built upon the belief in the resilience of the human spirit. Humans are remarkably skilled at learning how to adapt to overwhelming stress. "Survival" necessitates a disconnect from our body, heart and mind. Allowing narratives to unfold, within a safe relational dyad, can invite a journey back to the Self within. While I have a special interest, and heart for, working with those who have been deeply hurt, I also welcome couples who are struggling to live in harmony with one another or those who want to rekindle a "passion" for living life together in real, authentic partnership.I offer an approach that seeks to address the unique needs of the "whole" person - body, mind, & for some - spirit. The attitude and practice of integrative psychotherapy affirms the inherent value of each individual and draws from a number of complementary and alternative healing practices that can allow us to live fully, courageously - in the present.I have been very intentional in creating a space for those who are hurting to imagine a place that is "safe enough" to begin the journey back to Self, a place to remember (or perhaps learn for the first time) how to live fully in a relaxed body state, connect deeply with others, and dare to believe that life can be filled with possibilities!

Still Space Counseling, located in Petoskey, MI, offers a nurturing therapeutic environment where individuals can explore their inner strength and find healing. The practice emphasizes the importance of owning one's story as a pathway to personal growth and transformation. Through the guidance of skilled professionals, clients are invited to connect with their authentic selves and embark on a journey toward thriving in their lives. Still Space Counseling fosters a safe space for individuals to begin their healing process and create new narratives for their futures. Generated from the website