Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Portage, Michigan MI
We are proud to feature top rated Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Portage. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
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Dr. Elizabeth Coldren
Psychologist, PSYD, PSYPACT
I work with people who feel and notice a lot. You might be deeply affected by others’ moods, small changes in tone, or the energy of a room. Loud noises, bright lights, busy schedules, or conflict may feel more overwhelming to you than to those around you. Many highly sensitive people grow up feeling “too much” or “too sensitive.”
As adults, this can look like needing more time to recover from social interactions or workdays; feeling easily overstimulated, wired, or shut down; taking on others’ feelings and struggling to find your own center; and being very conscientious, but also prone to burnout or self‑criticism.
Highly sensitive children and teens are often described as intense, dramatic, shy, or “overreactive.” They may have big feelings, strong empathy, vivid inner worlds, or a very thoughtful, observant way of moving through life. In environments that do not understand them, they can become anxious, withdrawn, perfectionistic, or reactive.
In our work together, we explore how your sensitivity shows up in your nervous system, relationships, and daily life. We look at what overwhelms you and what nourishes you so that sensitivity can become less of a constant struggle and more of a source of information, depth, and connection. When I work with children and teens, I also support parents in understanding their child’s sensitivity and responding in ways that feel more workable for everyone. Working with highly sensitive people is central to my practice, and I understand how much strength it takes to move through the world this way.
26 Years Experience
Online in Portage, MI Michigan
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Marina Sud
Psychologist, PsyD, Certified in Brainspotting, Certification in Psychoanalysis
I help clients understand and embrace their heightened sensitivity as a unique strength rather than a burden. My work focuses on building emotional resilience, healthy boundaries, and self-acceptance while addressing overwhelm, anxiety, or burnout that often accompany high sensitivity. Together, we create a supportive path toward balance, confidence, and authentic self-expression—allowing sensitivity to become a source of insight, creativity, and connection.
27 Years Experience
Online in Portage, MI Michigan (Online Only)
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Dr. Colby Cohen-Archer
Psychologist, PhD
Do you turn down lights, pick clothes by how they feel, have trouble staying places with strong smells, or wish you could turn down the volume everywhere you go? Does it seem like you feel every emotion more quickly and intensely than others? Do you know what others around you are feeling before they even seem to know themselves? It is exhausting to feel like every sensation and every emotion is raw and open, and can make navigating relationships and boundaries challenging. With understanding and compassion we can work together to help you understand your sensitivity, manage overwhelm, and build confidence while honoring your unique strengths and needs.
28 Years Experience
Online in Portage, MI Michigan
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Sarah Rollins
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LMSW
Being a highly sensitive person means you may deeply process emotions, environments, and relationships in ways others do not always understand. While sensitivity can be a strength, it can also lead to overwhelm, burnout, anxiety, or difficulty feeling emotionally safe. Therapy can help you better understand your nervous system, honor your needs, and develop tools for navigating the world without constantly feeling overstimulated.
13 Years Experience
Online in Portage, MI Michigan
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Martina Ricards Marks, Big Sky Wellness
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LMSW, RYT200, Reiki Practitioner Level I & II
I work with highly sensitive individuals to better understand their nervous system, set boundaries, and use their sensitivity as a strength rather than feeling overwhelmed by it.
9 Years Experience
Online in Portage, MI Michigan
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Portage, Michigan Statistics
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Portage, Michigan average 18 years of experience and charge around $194 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (58%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (52%), and Somatic Therapy (42%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$194
Accept insurance
48%
Offer sliding scale
39%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
|
Session Type
| 52% |
Online Only |
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| 48% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 58% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 52% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 42% | Somatic Therapy |
| 39% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 39% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 35% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 48% | Teen |
| 13% | Children |
Client Focus
| 48% | Women |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |
| 29% | Men |
| 26% | Jewish |
| 26% | Military / Veterans |