Feminist therapists in Curtis, Michigan MI
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Dr. Nicole Montes
Psychologist, PsyD
Dr. Nicole Montes is a licensed clinical psychologist who offers person-centered psychotherapy from a feminist lens, diversity informed lens. She specializes perinatal mental health certified (PMH-C) and specializes in chronic pain/disability & trauma. She stands for reproductive freedom, racial justice and the rights of trans and non-binary people and weaves these values into her work as a psychologist.
5 Years Experience
Online in Curtis, MI Michigan
Lyz Luidens
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LMSW
Therapy is a brave step in the process of navigating life’s current challenges and healing past wounds in a safe environment. I offer a unique and compassionate perspective to therapy, employing IFS/parts work, Somatic strategies, and Psychodynamic methods, while drawing on the transformative power of curiosity and creativity as impactful tools for healing and growth. As a genderqueer person and 10 year resident of the city of Detroit, I recognize that oppressive systems contribute to mental health disparities among marginalized groups.
Combining my extensive experience teaching art across all age groups, my Master’s in Social Work, and my experience as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I work from a feminist, anti-racist, perspective.
Working with children (ages 6 and up), teens, and adults, my commitment to inclusivity includes LGBTQIA+ issues, disability, trauma, ADHD, autism, depression, and anxiety. I am here to provide a compassionate therapeutic experience for you to explore your narrative, embrace your strengths, and foster resilience, hope, and joy.
Informed by an intersectional lens, my approach is grounded in equality and empowerment, addressing the impact of all parts of your identity on how you navigate the world and approach growth and healing. I will support you in navigating these complex experiences and identities through empowerment, using Psychodynamic, Somatic, and Internal Family Systems methods. I am affirming of all queer, chronically ill/disabled, and neurodivergent identities, and always continuing my education on the liberation of all people, whether I have shared experience with them or not.
I have particular experience and understanding of the difficulty that neurodivergent, queer, and chronically ill people face in navigating our healthcare system, job market, and social world. I am also well versed in religious trauma, particularly experienced by queer people. Though these are my areas of focus, I am here to affirm and empower anyone looking for support navigating mental health issues, life changes, issues with self worth, trauma, and anything anything that you are struggling to process on your own. I am honored to walk beside on your journey towards healing, growth, and joy.
2 Years Experience
Online in Curtis, MI Michigan (Online Only)
Starlain Saldana
Psychologist, PhD, LP
I bring my relational and authentic self to my identity as a psychologist - wanting you to experience me as both human and professional. I bring curiosity and engagement to our discussions, and will be an active participant in the process of walking alongside you as we explore your life. I am casual in my approach and strive to create a space where you can come to trust me and allow me a window into your whole self.
17 Years Experience
Online in Curtis, MI Michigan
Arbor Wellness Center
Treatment Center, PhD, PsyD, MSW, MA
Arbor Wellness Center was created by Drs. Johanna Buzolits and Felicia Brabec back in 2015 to provide client-centered, compassionate care to people seeking mental health services. They also endeavor to provide quality supervision to mental health practitioners. In 2020, Lynda Schultz, MSW joined the group as a partner and the practice has grown to have 25 affiliate therapists supervised by Johanna, Felicia and Lynda. We have providers with a variety of personal and professional backgrounds and training with psychologists, social workers and counselors all available to provider services. We value diversity of thought and experience, however all of our therapists are committed to providing care that empowers and supports the growth of their clients.
21 Years Experience
Online in Curtis, MI Michigan
Imagine Recovery Counseling LLC (Kristen Gidel Kelly)
Counselor/Therapist, LPCC-S, LICDC, CTTS, Certified EMDR Therapist and Consultant
Kristen Gidel Kelly: FOUNDER, Imagine Recovery Counseling
The first thing you need to know about me is that I am not your Traditional Therapist (I’m an EMDR and DBT nerd and super passionate about what I do!) and everyone that works for me is an extension of me and my values. I value both the science and the art, creative, and personalized experience of therapy. I value both ethical practice and the need to adapt the science that I have to fit the needs of the human being sitting in front of me.
My values regarding client care:
Trauma is something that happens to you, it’s not part of your identity. I work with trauma because I believe people can change and heal from their experiences. I seek to empower people to heal and grow and I truly believe you can. I have lived experience in most of the conditions that I treat or I have worked with them for a long time and have extensive training. You will not intimate me with your experience. I often tell my clients, “If I don’t know something, I will find out”. Many of the clients that come see me have had a prior therapy experience that did not go well. While I always remain humble in what I do and let folks know “You are in the driver’s seat”, I want to make it clear that I have 18 years of experience in what I do and I’m always learning and consulting with experts to be the best version of myself for my clients and my staff. I go to my own therapy and work on my own stuff. Lastly, it is part of my professional and personal ethics to respond to all client referrals within 24 hours. I feel strongly that if you reach out, I will respond. I keep our wait list intentionally low because I do not feel it’s ethical for folks to wait a long time to get help.
My values regarding my group practice:
I worked in community mental health and government for 17 years. Many times, I was working in a toxic, oppressive workplace and was extremely burned out. It is highly important to me to provide a healing and safe environment for my staff. I pride myself on hiring folks that are deeply aligned with my values, highly skilled and trained (it’s not always about years of experience!), and have the self respect to expect to be taken care of by their boss. I believe it’s important to always be learning. I teach my staff everything I know and provide them with free consultation and training. It is the privilege and a responsibility of a boss to take care of their people. If you work with my therapists, please know that I am taking care of them so they can skillfully take care of you! A lot of folks that come to work with me have been burned out by their previous employer and want something more. I value providing a safe, comfortable, trauma sensitive, diversity/inclusive, therapist centered working environment. Burnout will be assessed and taken seriously and consultation support is provided. It’s so important to me, I write this language into my contracts.
19 Years Experience
Online in Curtis, MI Michigan
Feminist Therapy therapists in Curtis, Michigan Statistics
Feminist Therapy therapists in Curtis, Michigan average 13 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (77%), LGBTQ+ Issues (66%), and Depression (66%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
39%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 23% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 41% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 77% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 66% | LGBTQ+ Issues |
| 66% | Depression |
| 64% | Women's Issues |
| 61% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 61% | Stress |
| 55% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 41% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 82% | Women |
| 82% | LGBTQ+ |
| 52% | Men |
| 34% | Black / African American |
| 27% | Hispanic / Latino |