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      <image:title>Home - Life is full of ups and down with different roads and choices. Our goal is to aid you with feeling confidence in your progression. With our help, we strive for you to be on your preferred healthy route. Together, let’s make it the Right Direction.</image:title>
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      <image:title>About - Ryan</image:title>
      <image:caption>Substance abuse and depression began to impact my life when I was young. I have deep compassion for those struggling with the disease of addiction. By utilizing my knowledge and empathy for these individuals, I am able to assist them in their therapeutic processes. I have over 10 years worth of experience within the mental health field, whether it be working with individuals in the criminal justice system or conducting individual, family therapy, and couples therapy. I am currently accepting clients for a variety of mental health concerns at Right Direction Counseling.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>About - Gina</image:title>
      <image:caption>Immediate daytime openings available! Sometimes life can feel heavy, or hopeless, and it’s hard to know next steps. You may feel stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand or weighed down by emotions that are hard to name. Do you feel like different parts of you are at odds, with one part pushing you forward, another holding you back or feeling uncertain? In therapy, we’ll move at your pace, side by side. My style is warm, curious, and collaborative— surrounded by plants, fidget toys, tea, and lots of books! Together, we’ll make sense of what’s happening inside and support you in finding clarity, relief, and a new way forward. I support adults and young adults navigating experiences like anxiety, trauma, grief, depression and life transitions. My approach blends Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness, and trauma-informed care. I also offer EMDR when it’s a good fit. Together, we’ll find the path that best supports your healing, growth, and self-understanding. Taking the step to begin therapy is an act of strength and self-awareness. If you are feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or in need of support, I welcome the opportunity to walk alongside you. Together, we will move at a pace that feels safe and supportive, with the goal of helping you reconnect with your inner clarity, strength, and sense of wholeness.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>About - Wesley</image:title>
      <image:caption>I hope to have clients who will be honest with me and let me help them where they are at. My clients don't have to be perfect, just willing to challenge themselves to trust the therapeutic process. The goal is to persevere and continue working on improvement, not expect perfection. Hello! I earned my Master's in Counseling from Central Michigan University. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and help people struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma. I also provide family and couples therapy, and can provide a Christian/faith based, or secular approach. I have worked with clients from many different backgrounds and treat everyone with dignity, respect, and care. I value relationships, and I have been told my greatest strengths are being approachable, kind, humorous, straight forward, and a good listener/ problem solver. I am confident I can help you!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>About - Lori</image:title>
      <image:caption>I have been in practice for over 25 years and have worked in a variety of settings including private practice, a medical setting and several university counseling centers. I have extensive training in working with women's issues, Eating Disorders and trauma/PTSD and am trained in the use of EMDR. I have experience with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sexual abuse/assault, divorce and self-esteem issues. In addition to individual therapy, I provide limited types of psychological assessment. Prior to receiving my Ph.D. I was a Special Education teacher for 11 years and have taught at the university level for over 20 years in the areas of Eating Disorders, Ethics, the practice of therapy, Supervision, and Psychopathology and Diagnosis. I also co-authored a book chapter on the Treatment of Eating Disorders. I have a therapy dog named Bleu who accompanies me daily. Golden Retrievers are loving, compassionate and playful and have the perfect temperament for this work. Bleu helps clients open up to the therapeutic process and he creates a welcoming, safe (and at times, playful) atmosphere.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>About - Rihab</image:title>
      <image:caption>If this is your 1st or your 100th time seeking therapy, I want to let you know that you are one step closer to a better and healthier lifestyle. Harboring secret thoughts, feelings, shame, and guilt can be very difficult to handle on your own. Sharing these with a stranger can be difficult as well, but I do want to reassure you, it will be easier. I graduated from Western Michigan University with a Masters in Counseling Psychology. With CBT techniques and Person-Centered Therapy, I believe it can help with stress, depression, anxiety, cope with complicated relationships, deal with grief, and face many other common challenges. The goal is to help you live a happier and more fulfilling life by working through any challenges. I believe you deserve a non-judgmental, comfortable environment to express and share your experiences. I look forward to helping you take the journey in completing your puzzle of life and moving forward with a positive change in your life.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>About - Mary</image:title>
      <image:caption>Life presents many challenges, and sometimes those might be a death in the family, cancer, job loss, or trauma. Our minds can create too much stress, depression, or anxiety. A mental health disorder could take over our minds and what we think about on a daily basis. How does one manage all of these things that can happen within our life time? What if it is your child that is trying to get along with these difficulties? I'm happy to help children and adults learn coping skills and get back to enjoying life again! I love working with kids, teens, and adults as we are all faced with difficulties in life. I have been a caregiver to cancer and other medical situations. I have lost a parent, and I have my own mental health concerns. I understand many of these situations, and your story is still different and needs to be heard. I'm here to listen. After two decades as a teacher and college advisor, I am well educated on our schools and navigating them. So I can help children find happiness while going to school and at home. We all have difficulties, and we can work on this together! My goal is to help you or your child build confidence and work toward their goals for happiness!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>About - Rick</image:title>
      <image:caption>Relationships can be messy, confusing, and, at times, deeply frustrating. You might feel unheard and struggle to rebuild trust. You may feel unsure if you’re with the right person. Navigating love and relationships can be overwhelming, whether you're trying to move on from a breakup, contemplating getting back with an ex, or searching for the right partner to maintain a lasting connection. Many people don’t realize how much power they hold in their relationships until they start making different choices. If you’re feeling stuck, longing to reconnect, or trapped in painful patterns with your partner, you don't have to face it alone Rick, an experienced relationship expert, combines compassion and empathy to address the complexities of dating and relationships. Through emotionally focused and solution-focused therapies, along with attentive listening, he guides clients toward a profound sense of calm amidst their challenges. Focused couples therapy helps partners identify and work through the underlying emotional dynamics that contribute to relationship distress. This approach ultimately leads to stronger, more secure connections and improved communication. By focusing on emotions and attachment needs, couples often find solutions quickly..</image:caption>
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      <image:title>About - Ken</image:title>
      <image:caption>Hello! My ideal client is someone who has recognized the challenges they face and is genuinely motivated to create meaningful change in their life. They are committed to engaging in the therapeutic process and are actively working toward the growth and transformation they desire. A willingness to be open and honest—especially when discussing significant or difficult topics—is essential. While these conversations can be challenging, addressing them thoughtfully is a vital part of effective therapy. I provide a non-judgmental, supportive environment where your thoughts and feelings are respected. You will not be judged for past experiences. I also offer practical coping strategies to help manage challenges such as anxiety, depression, anger, and communication difficulties. You have the right to be heard, understood, and supported. You also have the right to grow and become the person you aspire to be. Your behaviors and emotions do not define you; you can be the catalyst for positive change in your life.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>About - Jen</image:title>
      <image:caption>I am a dedicated mental health counselor with a passion for supporting teens and families as they navigate life’s challenges. My approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and respect, creating a space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. I recognize that adolescence can be a complex and transformative time, and I strive to help young people build resilience, develop healthy coping strategies, and strengthen their sense of identity. Working closely with families, I aim to improve communication, rebuild trust, and foster stronger, more supportive relationships. I believe that lasting change often happens within the context of connection, and I work to help each family member feel valued and understood. Whether addressing conflict, transitions, or emotional struggles, I guide families toward healthier dynamics and shared growth. In addition, I bring experience in working with individuals facing addiction and substance use challenges. I understand the courage it takes to seek help and the complexity of recovery, and I provide nonjudgmental support tailored to each person’s journey. My goal is to help clients uncover underlying issues, develop sustainable coping skills, and move toward a healthier, more balanced life.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>About - Margaret</image:title>
      <image:caption>Aiding Social Workers with Supervision Duties at Right Direction Counseling.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>About - Anika</image:title>
      <image:caption>I am a compassionate and dedicated clinician with over a decade of experience helping families, children, adults and teens navigate life’s challenges, cope with trauma, and discover their inner resilience. My goal is to make therapy a supportive, engaging, &amp; transformative experience for you. I create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel seen, heard, &amp; supported. I provide client-centered care using evidence-based approaches tailored to your individual needs, including CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, Play Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, &amp; Restorative Group Therapy. By tailoring interventions to your unique needs and encouraging collaboration, we work together to set meaningful goals, explore challenges, and build practical strategies for growth. I focus on making each session interactive, empowering you to gain insight, engaging you in discovery, developing coping skills, and strengthening your resilience. I strive to create a warm, interactive, and accepting environment in therapy. My goal is to help you explore your strengths, overcome obstacles, and build a stronger, more empowered version of yourself. Together, we’ll work toward meaningful growth and lasting change.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>About - Kelly</image:title>
      <image:caption>I am an experienced social work counselor who is deeply committed to supporting teens and families through life’s challenges. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, helping them navigate difficult transitions, emotional struggles, and relationship concerns. I believe that every person has strengths worth building on, and I strive to create a safe, respectful space where clients feel comfortable being open and honest. My work with families and adolescents focuses on strengthening communication, building trust, and fostering resilience. I understand that the teen years can bring unique pressures, and that family dynamics play a powerful role in shaping well-being. By working collaboratively with both teens and their caregivers, I help families develop practical tools to manage conflict, support one another, and grow together in healthier ways. What I value most about this work is the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. I genuinely enjoy being a counselor and feel honored to walk alongside clients as they work toward positive change. Seeing families reconnect and young people gain confidence and clarity is what continues to inspire my dedication to this field.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>About - Patrick</image:title>
      <image:caption>My ideal client is one that is seeking to make positive changes in their life which they deem beneficial and meaningful. Their needs and goals are self-determined and self-directed without pressure from external sources. They want an environment in which they can safely express themselves without judgment and with understanding that they are deserving to be able to met with empathy, care, dignity, and respect. I can help by offering a therapeutic relationship. I can help by providing cognitive behavioral skills and client driven action oriented solutions through a multi-modal and philosophical approach. I offer a judgment-free space to help the client identify and create solutions to concrete and abstract problems they may face. If you are someone seeking change and want to develop new skills and abilities, want to strengthen what abilities you already possess, and learn to utilize what skills you may not realize you possess, please reach out. It is my belief that all people are deserving of dignity and respect.</image:caption>
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