LGBTQ+ therapists in Ithaca, MI
Browse LGBTQ+ therapists in Ithaca, Michigan. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Serving LGBTQ+
Resilient Roots Therapy - Social Work and Psychotherapy Services
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MA, RP
At Resilient Roots Therapy, we are person-centred and trauma-informed, meaning our work will be grounded in respect, empathy, and your own unique strengths. We integrate a variety of effective modalities, including narrative therapy, somatic work, Mind-Body Attunement, neuro-linguistic approaches, and internal family systems. These forms of therapy are highly effective in normalizing the mind-body connection and supporting the healing of emotional wounds, including intergenerational trauma.
I have been in the mental health field for 11 years. Throughout my career, I’ve been on my own journey of identity learning, understanding that identity is something we come into rather than something we find. As a queer Black woman, I am keenly aware of the unique challenges faced by people of colour, queer, trans, and non-binary folx. My intent is to not only create a safe space for all my clients but also a brave space where genuine transformation can occur.
5 Years Experience
Online in Ithaca, MI
Serving LGBTQ+
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 Ithaca, MI
Serving LGBTQ+
Passera Counseling, Nicole Monette
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, CRC, LPC
As a dedicated and experienced therapist, I am committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all my clients. My approach is grounded in open-mindedness and acceptance, ensuring that every individual feels safe and respected. I am continuously updating my skills and knowledge through ongoing education, staying current with the latest counseling techniques to offer the most effective care possible.
I am proud to be a member of the American Counseling Association, which underscores my commitment to professional ethics and development. My academic achievements, including graduation from my Master's Program with honors in Phi Kappa Phi and Alpha Epsilon Lambda, reflect my dedication to excellence in the field of therapy.
With over 15 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse counseling, I bring a wealth of expertise to my practice. Owning my own practice enhances my ability to be flexible and responsive to my clients' needs, allowing me to tailor sessions and treatment plans that best fit their individual situations. This flexibility ensures that I provide the highest level of personalized care, helping clients navigate their journeys toward healing and self-discovery.
12 Years Experience
Online in Ithaca, MI (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
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 Ithaca, MI (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
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 Ithaca, MI
LGBTQ+ therapists in Ithaca, MI Statistics
LGBTQ+ therapists in Ithaca, MI average 15 years of experience and charge around $215 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (79%), Depression (67%), and LGBTQ+ Issues (59%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$215
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 79% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 67% | Depression |
| 59% | LGBTQ+ Issues |
| 59% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 54% | Stress |
| 53% | Loss or Grief |
| 49% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | LGBTQ+ |
| 82% | Women |
| 61% | Men |
| 42% | Black / African American |
| 37% | Military / Veterans |