I received my Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Michigan University and also hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Education, from Grand Valley State. My formal education along with my professional work experience has prepared me to counsel teens, young adults, adults, families, and groups of all ages.
I am licensed in Michigan as an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor. I have over 15 years of experience working as a Psychotherapist, Crisis Counselor, and Family Specialist. My areas of experience are working with those who suffer from Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Parenting concerns, Career Challenges, Sexual Abuse, ADHD, and OCD as well as Grief. I have extensive experience working with those who have survived trauma in the form of sexual abuse and families that are in crisis.
My counseling style embraces the principles of Positive Psychology which is based upon the belief that we should be as concerned with a person’s strengths as with their weaknesses. This approach takes a client-centered approach; building the best things in an individual’s life, as well as in repairing the worst. I use a kind yet direct approach with my clients working in a non-judgmental manner meeting you directly where you are in life. In this way, I assist you in working on personal goals that will bring you where you want to be. I have a strong personal belief in healing. I work with my clients using Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Solution-Focused, Psychodynamic and Mindfulness Techniques, using tools from these theories to custom fit your healing.
Reaching out for help and guidance can be scary and it takes courage to make that first call. I am here to use my professional, personal and educational experience to work with you; together we can start where you are and go forward to where you want to be. Healing is not only real it is full of endless possibilities. Let's explore them together. I'd like to be there to support and empower you.
I hope to hear from you.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
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I’ve only had a couple of sessions with Raymell so far but she has been brilliant to work with. I’m excited for my recovery journey and the support that Raymell offers! She’s given me fresh ideas and perspectives. I can feel her genuine concern for my well being and working with her is such a gift.
Written on Jul 01, 2021 after therapy with Raymell for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
very caring. a great listener. offers great advice. very empathetic and can understand your plight. definitely a two way communication; offers anecdotal stories to relate to my own circumstances.....highly recommend.
Written on Apr 03, 2021 after therapy with Raymell for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
She’s the absolute best.
Written on Sep 17, 2020 after therapy with Raymell for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
I loved the time that I was able to work with Raymell as I started to notice that I became more aware of my triggers and patterns.. Thank you for the time you've worked with me.
Written on May 08, 2020 after therapy with Raymell for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Raymell is super supportive and allowed me to go at a pace I was comfortable with. Your support is much appreciated, Raymell!
Written on May 06, 2020 after therapy with Raymell for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Raymell has offered me understanding and support and she has provided relevant insight and feedback to help me think in different ways about my concerns.
Written on May 06, 2020 after therapy with Raymell for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, and compassion fatigue