Entering into therapy can be daunting, but I hope to create a safe, nurturing space to ease your trepidations and fears. Together, we will create a treatment plan to meet your goals so you can live a fulfilled and empowered life. We will accomplish this through examining your reason for change and implementing strengths-based, solution-focused strategies so you can reach your highest potential. I am passionate about the positive impact that therapy can have on our lives. I am regularly caug...
I don’t believe that any one modality of therapy works best for everybody. I believe in getting to know my client, understanding what works and does not work for them, and keeping an open line of communication with what is and isn’t helping. That is how I believe the best treatment and treatment planning occurs: when both parties are able to honestly express their thoughts on the treatment process and are willing to explore different avenues in order to bring about the most healing. I believe in...
It's hard to face all of life's challenges alone. Maybe you feel like there is no one you can talk to, or no one who would understand what you are going through. Maybe you’ve been dealing with this for a few weeks, or maybe it’s been years of struggle. Whatever your circumstances may be, I’m glad you are reaching out. I’m happy to help you. I truly believe that YOU can be your own superhero, and I can help you discover how to empower yourself. I like to provide a friendly, accepting atmospher...
Therapy is a space that allows you to identify what is getting in your way and learn how to move towards where you want to be. I focus on helping you build insight around your experiences so you can identify what changes can be made as well as what skill building can be done to create the outcomes you are looking for. I work with people who have symptoms from anxiety, depression, trauma or addiction by using a person centered approach that both validates your experience and supports you in the ...
I believe in equity, equality, and justice for all humans. You well be welcomed here and safe to be yourself regardless of gender, sexuality, race, size, and relationship structure. I am an unwavering ally for the LGBTQ+ community. I approach life, and therapy, from a trauma-informed, social justice, and anti-racist lens. I believe all humans are experiencing some degree of grief and trauma, whether from the ongoing stress of the pandemic/politics, and/or from personal life stressors. Many p...
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One of my favorite quotes, “Change your thoughts and you can change your world” by Norman Vincent Peale, really inspires me to help clients realize hope for the future. The change comes from you, and we can start that process within the therapy room. Each person is unique in their own way, and because of this, they may need a unique approach to therapy. I look at the therapeutic relationship as a team: we can collaborate together to work on any issues that may be troublesome. You are the ex...
Accepting clients & referrals! *No waitlist!* Are you or a loved one dealing with relationship stress or a difficult life transition? Have you been experiencing problems with feeling balanced or connected with others? Are you struggling with ineffective coping skills? We offer Therapy & Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Informed Skills classes. Therapy can feel vulnerable, and we are here to help you explore your feelings & thoughts in a safe and nonjudgmental space. DBT Skills Coaching wil...
My philosophy is that curiosity is what life is about. I am constantly curious about life and about my clients. I strive to learn as much as I can so I can work together with clients to help them better their lives and reach their goals. I try to pull from many therapeutic models, using what works best for the client. I truly believe that with open eyes and a kind heart, I can meet the client where they are and help bring them to where they want to be. I truly believe that I didn’t choose thi...
Therapy is emotionally hard for everyone and most people at some point in their life have seen a therapist or could have benefited from seeing a therapist. The hardest step is the first contact. I believe that the therapeutic relationship between you and your therapist is what helps you make the changes in your life that "you" want to make. My focus is on helping you discover your strengths as a way to live a happier, positive and more meaningful life. I believe in a compassionate, strength-base...
Integrative Mental health Care for Young Adults throughout Michigan. Paige helps clients feel grounded during a time of important decision making, transitions, and change.Your feelings and experiences are valid. As a therapist, Paige firmly believe that you know your needs + wants better than anyone. The goal is to help you love and accept yourself fully so you can achieve your goals. Paige's specialties include working with Adolescents & Young Adults. she believes these years provide a ...
I use a solution-oriented approach, forming a partnership with my clients in which we identify goals and develop a plan for achieving them. I view myself as your employee, and my job as a privilege: I am honored when each unique human being decides to share his or her story with me. I am an MSU alum, and the son and father of MSU alums. I know the MSU community and its unique characteristics. I am happy to integrate my Christian beliefs with proven clinical methods for clients who wish such...
I believe that every person already has what they need to heal, but sometimes our “okay-ness” gets stuck under layers of self-protection and hurt. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process that involves peeling back the layers that help protect you, to remove what no longer serves you, so you can get to your true authentic self....
Hello, My name is Dalyn Pacheco-Smith. I received my degrees from University of Hawai’i at Mānoa and University of San Francisco. At the University of San Francisco, I earned my Master's in Counseling Psychology with a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Marriage and Family Therapy. Working with and supporting the well-being of college students, both undergraduate and graduate, is a passion that I have worked toward and I am grateful for the opportunity to do so. In college, there are so m...
Are you frequently worried and having difficulty doing what you love? Are you a college student who is often overwhelmed and feeling hopeless? Are you struggling with identifying whether your current situation is healthy or abusive? Have you found yourself in a faith environment that has harmed you in some way? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have made the right choice by being here. And I know this is hard. You’ve likely been debating seeking help for mont...
The client-therapist relationship is one of the most important factors in determining client outcomes. Establishing a safe-space and trusting relationship allows us to explore your experiences and offer new perspectives that can promote healing and personal growth. My core theoretical orientation in graduate school was humanistic-existential, though I have also received extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), particularly Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and C...
Coming from a spirit of warmth and optimism, I wholeheartedly believe that change is not only possible, but likely. People are resilient, and through the healing (and a little bit of humor…) that happens in the clinical space, clients can experience the growth they’ve been hoping for. I aim to leave clients with a sense that they are in a partnership with someone who is committed to their wellbeing. Throughout the years, my clients have often so generously shared with me reflections like, “...
We are available for students affected by traumatizing or crisis situations, such as the MSU shooting. Nicole, a graduate student intern at Attunement, is able to offer individual sessions for $40 or less on an ongoing basis (pay what you can). We offer a focus on holistic healing, communication tools, and stress management techniques that are trauma-informed and LGBTQ-affirmative. We are passionate about helping all people gain clarity and feel more connected, calm, and self-compassionate. ...
Life is nuanced. It is filled with choices, priorities, curve balls, imperfection, and grace. It is a commemoration of beginnings and endings. I specialize in working with individuals going through significant transition. This could be career change, terminating a relationship, processing through grief or simply wanting to change a habit. I am here to support, empower, and advocate for you as you go through change and find secure footing in uncertain times. My approach to therapy is purposely...