Dr. Shannon Lowder is a partner and CEO of A Healing Place, LLC. Dr. Lowder graduated from Michigan State University with a dual major in Journalism and Psychology. She has a Master's Degree from the Center for Humanistic Studies in Detroit and a Doctorate Degree in Clinical and Humanistic Psychology from the Michigan School of Professional Psychology.

Dr. Lowder does psychological testing and serves as an expert witness in child abuse and neglect cases. She provides psychotherapy for ages five to older adults and enjoys the variety of providing individual, couples and family therapy.

She is an adjunct faculty member at Spring Arbor University in the Master's in Counseling Program. Through that role she teaches a variety of classes and serves as the Lead Program Supervisor on Main Campus for the Practicum and Internship students in their final year of the program.

Dr. Lowder served seven years as a mental health representative on the Governor's Task Force for Child Abuse and Neglect. As part of her GTF work she served as Chairperson of the Mental Health Standards Committee working to improve standards of care to vulnerable foster children and parents involved with the foster care system and served a year as Vice Chair.

Dr. Lowder's goal is to create a safe space for clients to be able to do the processing and therapeutic work necessary to spark change and enable healing. Her approach to psychotherapy is multi-faceted and includes humanistic and cognitive components in addition to other techniques and approaches that are individualized for each client.

Rachel Flowers is a partner and CFO of A Healing Place, LLC. Rachel is a fully licensed clinical therapist who received her Masters in Social Work from Michigan State University. Rachel believes one of the most important aspects of therapy is for individuals to feel they are safe and able to establish trust. When you come into her care, you will find a receptive, warm environment. Rachel's goal is to empower clients to learn how to implement appropriate tools for the improvement of their situation. Rachel has the ability to inspire hopefulness in her clients. Her personal goal is to create a safe place and to meet her client's exactly where they are.

Rachel has years of diverse experience. Main areas of expertise and focus are: trauma, relational issues, anxiety, panic, depression, life transitions/adjustment disorders, self esteem, women's issues, and grief/loss. Rachel also specializes in eating disorders - specifically unspecified eating disorders.

Rachel utilizes a holistic approach focusing on each individual's spiritual, emotional, relational and physical needs. Rachel utilizes several forms of therapy such as cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, ego states therapy, attachment based approaches and EMDR. She uses a person-centered strength based approach.

Rachel is an EMDRIA certified EMDR therapist. She is currently working on her track of becoming an EMDRIA consultant. Rachel is an approved out-of-state telehealth provider for residents of the state of Florida.

Betsy Vickers is honored to be a partner and COO of A Healing Place, LLC. Betsy received her Master's in Social Work from the University of Michigan in 2003 and her Bachelor's in Social Work from Siena Heights University in 2000. Betsy has a passion for helping others find hope, healing, and freedom from eating disorders. She grew up in Jackson, where she battled an eating disorder for ten years. After she was strong in her recovery, she served as Executive Director of Eating Disorders & Education Network (EDEN), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, working to raise eating disorder awareness and support in the Jackson community.

Betsy is also co-founder of "Britt & TJ's Place," an organization working to create a stronger support network for individuals and families who are affected by an eating disorder.

Although Betsy's specialty is in eating disorders, she is fully gifted and equipped in other facets. Betsy also works with depression, anxiety, bipolar, addictions, personality disorders and grief and loss. Betsy is certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Betsy takes a holistic approach with her clients, helping them meet their emotional, relational, psychological and relational needs, which inspires and leads them to change towards a healthier and more balanced life.

Jason Clanton obtained his Master's Degree of Counseling Psychology at Western Michigan University. Jason began his psychology career working at a crisis and assessment center before working for a private agency providing individual and group therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. He also provided crisis services at the Hillsdale County Jail and was the only one in Hillsdale County to administer guardianship assessments. In Jackson he was part of Mental Health Court, which provided criminal offenders with mental health issues an opportunity to receive treatment in light of incarceration. He also has taught Introduction to Counseling at Hope Africa University, Burundi, Africa.
Jason is one of two Registered Play Therapists in Jackson County and is a member of the national Association for Play Therapy. He currently is President of the Michigan Association of Play Therapy and serves on their annual conference committee. Jason views counseling as a collaborative process between therapist and client, where the client leads their treatment while Jason introduces support and guidance to resolve whatever issues prevent clients from reaching their full potential.

Jason has had clients whose ages range from as young as two to older adults. In addition to play therapy Jason engages Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address a variety of problems as well as other evidenced-based practices. He enjoys working with adults with depressive disorders, adult survivors of abuse and trauma, anger management, dual diagnosis treatment, anxiety disorders, relationship issues, and religious/spiritual concerns. With children and teenagers he enjoys engaging in parent training and treatment in childhood ADHD, abuse, mood disorders, and disruptive behavior disorders. Jason uses knowledge from a variety of disciplines including philosophy, expressive arts, popular media, and psychobiology to maximize treatment effectiveness.

Jaymie Bush is a fully licensed clinical therapist with over 15 years of counseling experience. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Indiana Wesleyan University with a dual major in Psychology and Social work and her Master’s degree from Indiana University in Clinical Social Work. She began her therapeutic work in Indiana, but has been practicing in Michigan for the past 11 years.

Jaymie is equipped to treat clients with a variety of mental health concerns. Her special areas of interest include marital and relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and adjustment disorders, women’s issues, grief and loss, family issues, and working with victims of trauma and abuse. She sees clients from age 6 on up and thoroughly enjoys the diversity it brings to her practice.

In session, Jaymie utilizes an eclectic therapeutic approach and caters to her individual client’s needs, while maintaining a large focus on cognitive behavioral models of therapy and EMDR. Jaymie practices whole-person-centered therapy, where she explores the mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and relational aspects of an individual. She is happy to provide faith-based therapy when requested by her clients. Jaymie is currently working toward her EMDR certification.

Jaymie believes all therapeutic work begins by establishing a safe, trusting relationship between the client and therapist, and she works hard to make her clients feel comfortable. From there, Jaymie strives to encourage, equip, and empower her clients to reach their personal goals and realize their full potential.

Michelle McGivern, LMSW, is a therapist at A Healing Place, llc, and a fully licensed clinical social worker. Michelle completed her Bachelor's of the Arts in Psychology and Women's Studies, and her Master's of Social Work in Interpersonal Practice and Mental Health, both at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

Michelle has over twelve years of experience providing outpatient therapy services to individuals, couples, and families. Michelle's areas of experience and expertise include: women's issues, adolescent issues, eating disorders, body image concerns, self-harm, trauma, domestic violence, survivors of sexual assault, human sexuality, gender identity, depression, anxiety, difficult life transitions, familial and relationship issues. Michelle has experience providing treatment for many clinical diagnoses, including: Mood Disorders (including Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Disorder), Anxiety Disorders, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Gender Identity Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Personality Disorders, Eating Disorders, Adjustment Disorders, and more.

Michelle has completed post-graduate training in several evidenced based practices, and uses many different types of therapeutic interventions, including: Solution Focused, Empowerment, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques. Michelle approaches therapy from a holistic standpoint, helping people identify needs related to their emotional, psychological, and relational health. Michelle's mission in providing therapy is to assist clients in building upon natural strengths and developing coping skills to increase a person's ability to manage their emotions effectively, resulting in improved self-esteem, increased ability to handle difficult life situations, and improved quality of interpersonal relationships. Michelle believes that the therapeutic relationship can be a catalyst for change; by creating a non-judgmental environment with unconditional positive regard, clients are able to identify possibilities for positive transformation in their lives.

Megan Hoffman is a licensed professional counselor at A Healing Place, LLC. She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling from Spring Arbor University and a BS in Psychology from Lake Superior State University.

Megan has been trained to work with individuals struggling with a variety of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, ADHD and behavioral issues. Her strongest areas of interest are in LGBT, anxiety, spirituality, young adult, teen, and chronic pain-related issues. This does not limit Megan on the kinds of mental health concerns she wants to help treat, however, as she enjoys working with all types of people from all backgrounds.

Appointments with Megan tend to vary from week to week depending on the goals and needs of each individual. She uses person-centered therapy as a base for all the work she does and often employs existential, cognitive-behavioral, narrative, and Adlerian modes of therapy to help clients reach the goals they seek. Megan finds value in both brief and long-term therapy options and often uses a mixture of both depending on what her clients want or need. She is also a life-long student and loves bringing in new research and ideas for her clients to explore.

Creating a private and judgment-free zone are Megan's top priorities in therapy, as she believes they are essential for the clients' comfort in opening up and finding the courage to share difficult things about themselves. Megan wants all her clients to feel safe and encouraged in the power of opening up in therapy. Once this is achieved, Megan will help guide the client to make sense of their issues and find tools to help.

Dr. Adrienne Rowland is a certified sex therapist through the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) and has her Doctorate Degree in Clinical Sexology from Modern Sex Therapy Institutes. Dr. Rowland is a fully licensed clinical therapist who has been practicing therapy since 2004 with 9 of those years serving as Clinical Director for a nonprofit, outpatient-counseling program. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Michigan State University in 2001 and her Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan in 2004. She completed the Sexual Health Certificate Program through the University of Michigan, School of Social Work in 2018. She is a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers and has provided services through the Secular Therapy Project.

Dr. Rowland works with individuals, couples and families with a wide variety of sexual and mental health issues. She provides treatment through a sex-positive lens and is passionate about working with all aspects of sexual health, especially within the LGBTQ+ population. She offers kink-aware and poly-friendly therapy as well. She utilizes therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT and Gender Affirming Care.

Dr. Rowland strongly believes in equality and that everyone deserves to experience love and connection. "You, the client, are your own experts; my job is to walk beside you providing assistance in helping you identify and achieve your goals."

Dr. Rowland prides herself in treating all clients with dignity and respect. She provides a safe, caring, and nonjudgmental environment where people can explore, grow, change, and experience the freedom and healing they have been seeking.

Laura is a Licensed Professional Counselor who received her Masters Degree from Western Michigan University in Counseling Psychology. She views therapy as a step toward a more content and peaceful way of being, and approaches every individual, couple or family in an open and supportive manner.

Laura works from a systematic perspective, meaning that she understands each client within the context of his/her personal challenges, and aims to offer interventions that not only build skills and strengthen coping skills but also address contextual dynamics.

Laura specializes in individual counseling for children, adolescents and adults. Areas of expertise include substance abuse, depression, anxiety, life transitions, adjustment concerns, relationship issues, low self-esteem, workplace issues and suicidal ideations. Currently available for appointments on Saturdays and Sundays as well as the evenings of Monday, Tuesday , & Wednesday.

Jeff Frommeyer, LMSW is a fully licensed clinical therapist who brings over 16 years of counseling experience with him to A Healing Place, LLC. He is meeting with clients in both our Jackson and Lansing offices. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work / Urban Studies, both from Michigan State University. He has also completed several courses in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University of New Orleans through the Loyola Institute for Ministry Extension Program.

Jeff is equipped to treat clients of all ages with a variety of mental health concerns. His special areas of interest include grief & loss, geriatric issues, traumatic brain injury and other trauma, biofeedback, marital and relationship issues, men's issues, depression, anxiety, and adjustment disorders, among other challenges that life presents. He also has several years of experience facilitating support groups for individuals and families dealing with a variety of issues, and intends to facilitate support groups for A Healing Place, LLC.

In session, Jeff focuses on developing rapport and safe, trusting relationships with individuals, as well as their spouse, partner, or other family members as appropriate. He helps them to explore and maximize their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs and resources. He believes in person-centered, asset-based, cognitive behavioral therapy, exploring the internal/external resources and strengths of each individual, couple, or family. He believes in coaching and empowering clients to develop and improve coping skills, develop and maintain healthy relationships, and reach their individualized goals. He is a lifelong Catholic Christian, though interested in other faiths and open to providing faith-based counseling to individuals of varying faith backgrounds. He values diversity and is interested in counseling persons of varying cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Jeff looks forward to meeting you and helping you to become the best version of yourself.

Kelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and received her Masters of Arts in Counseling from Spring Arbor University. Kelly is Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) and has also completed training in trauma-focused treatment. Kelly's counseling experience is primarily in the areas of anxiety, depression, perinatal/postpartum mental health, pregnancy and infant loss, family reunification, stress management, and life transitions.

Kelly approaches therapy primarily from a cognitive-behavioral perspective, but integrates elements of other ideologies as well. Kelly strives to create a safe space for clients, with empathy and unconditional positive regard. She practices with the desire to empower clients to heal and to grow in resilience. Counseling with Kelly is a collaborative experience, in which she can assist clients in learning new tools and coping skills to deal with life's issues. She believes life is full of valleys, and there is always hope for healing, even in the deepest part of the valley. Kelly loves to help others find that hope. Kelly also has training in Biblical Studies and is also happy to provide services from a faith-based perspective as well, if the client desires.

Pattie Huff has been a licensed professional counselor and school counselor since 2007. Pattie earned her bachelor's degree in Teaching from Cedarville University and master's degree in Counseling from Spring Arbor University.

Pattie has had advanced training in Telehealth and is CATP certified in Trauma. She has experience in private practice, counseling within public education, and supervision for professional counselors. Pattie has spent the majority of her career focused on youth and adolescents, dealing with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions and adjustments. She uses a blend of therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, trauma-focused therapy, and mindfulness. A holistic approach is utilized by exploring with and educating clients about how mind, body, and spirit are interconnected.

Pattie believes that when people have hope and can learn to challenge and replace irrational thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes, people are free to experience change. She is willing to provide counseling for people of all ages, races, and ethnicities. If faith-based counseling is desired, Pattie has experience incorporating faith into the counseling process.

Jessica Pigott is a License Professional Counselor and School Counselor. She earned her Masters Degree in school and professional counseling from Central Michigan University, and her Bachelors in Secondary Education from Ferris State University. Jessica has worked as a school counselor for the past two years and has experience in private counseling with adults and adolescents.

Jessica works with children and adolescents ages 11 to 18. She also works with adults and couples. Jessica has experience working with Depression, Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Trauma, Adjustment Disorders, Life Transitions, Self-Esteem and Relationship Issues.

Jessica uses a Person-Centered Approach when working with clients. She believes that a safe and comfortable environment free of judgement is key when striving for growth and healing in a therapeutic setting.

Jennifer is a therapist at A Healing Place, LLC. She holds a limited license for clinical social work and earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Master's Degree in Social Work both from the University of Michigan.

Jennifer has 15 years of experience working with children and families in the areas of trauma, crisis intervention, parenting, counseling, foster care, adoption, and substance abuse. She treats clients with a range of mental health concerns and works with young children, teenagers, and adults. As a therapist, she assists clients in addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. She employs evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Therapy and is open to utilizing other therapy techniques that best address client needs.

Jennifer is committed to helping individuals find balance in their work and family lives, feeling self-empowered, and experiencing peace in their lives by forming healthy relationships and boundaries.

Anna Petovello is a therapist at A Healing Place, LLC with a Master of Social Work degree from Western Michigan University. Anna served as an intern therapist with A Healing Place for over a year with her primary therapeutic work with youth, adults, couples, and the LGBTQ+ population. Prior to working as a therapist, she has worked at a local children's home as a Youth Advocate, a 24/7 crisis hotline as a Crisis Counselor, and in the schools as social and emotional support and learning for grades K-5 and with Special Education.

Anna works with a wide-range of mental health issues including gender identity, sexuality, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, and marital and relationship. She provides affirmative care for those in consensually non-monogamous and kink lifestyles. Her scope of practice comes with a sex-positive and relational-focused lens. Her therapeutic philosophy is to hold a safe and comfortable space for the unraveling of one's story and experience, through the use of cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused techniques, existential methods, and components of emotion-focused therapy. She is Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 certified.

She is excited to work with individuals and couples with diverse mental health concerns and backgrounds. Anna holds pride in looking at individuals with a curious and questioning eye with her main focus in the therapeutic space to guide the evolution of change, growth, and self-empowerment through treatment.

Debora is a therapist at A Healing Place, LLC with a Master's of Social Work from Andrews University, Michigan, and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of Bologna, Italy.

Debora is passionate about working with children ages 3 to 18, young adults, and couples. Her special areas of interest include trauma, marital and couples therapy, depression, anxiety, gender identity issues, eating disorders, and ADHD.

Debora practices from a person-centered approach integrating various aspects of a person's life, such as the spiritual, emotional, psychological, behavioral, and physical. Debora wants to empower clients using a strength-based perspective and by creating a safe environment free of judgment, where hope is a central aspect of the treatment. Debora is also happy to provide services from a faith-based perspective.

Ashley is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her Master's of Arts in Counseling from Spring Arbor University and her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Spring Arbor University.

Ashley's area of interest includes working with anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, home and relationship issues, and stress management.

Ashley uses a Cognitive Behavioral approach for therapy sessions while incorporating a person-centered approach. Ashley strives to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment for each client so that they feel heard and respected in each session. Ashley is willing to work with clients of all ages, races, and ethnicities. Ashley is willing to provide faith-based counseling when requested.

Julia Josling, LMSW is a therapist at A Healing Place, LLC, and a fully licensed clinical social worker. Julia completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and her Master of Social Work at Walden University. She is EMDR-Trained and has worked with people with various mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief/loss, and adjustment issues. Julia is experienced in medical social work and community mental health, working with individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds.

Julia believes therapy can be a deeply transformative experience and works with teenage and adult individuals, couples, and people in ethical-nonmonogamous relationships. She has worked closely with the LGBTQ+ community and is kink and polyamory-aware, offering a safe and sex-positive space for clients to accomplish their therapeutic goals. Julia utilizes a person-centered approach to therapeutic care and incorporates trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness into practice. She is able to offer an eclectic approach to psychotherapy and understands individuals are experts in their own stories. Julia also understands beginning therapy can be an overwhelming experience for most and will work closely with clients to help them through this journey.

Eric obtained his Master of Arts degree in counseling with a specialization in Art Therapy from Wayne State University. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Art and Design from Adrian College. After graduation from Wayne State University, he began his counseling career at a not-for-profit agency in Port Huron, Michigan. It is where he provided individual, group, and art therapy for adolescents, adults, and individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, as well as those recovering from mental illness and addictions. In 2011 Eric moved to Jackson, Michigan where he worked a private agency working with the severely, persistently mentally ill and those individuals recovering from addictions. Eric worked in both Jackson and Hillsdale Counties. During this period he would assist with Mental health Court in Jackson and was back up clinician for Hillsdale County Jail.

Eric works with ages 9 years old and up. His primary focus of therapy is to engage clients with Cognitive Behavioral, Trauma-Focused, and Art Therapy techniques, as well as, other evidenced-based practices. He enjoys assisting/working with Adolescents and adults with depression, trauma/abuse survivors, anger management, addiction recovery/Co-Occurring disorders, Men's Issues, anxiety, relationship issues, and religion/spiritual concerns. Eric draws from a multi-disciplined background in crisis intervention, counseling, expressive arts, popular media, 12 step groups to provide assistance to a client to fully access their potential in order for treatment to be truly effective.

T'Shara Cannon is a Licensed Professional Counselor at A Healing Place, LLC. She earned her Master's degree in Counseling from Spring Arbor University. She is also an adjunct faculty member in Spring Arbor University's Master's in Counseling Program.

T'Shara enjoys working with individuals from diverse backgrounds Special areas of interest include adolescent and adult therapy with a focus on managing anxiety, depression, anger, conflict resolution, self-esteem issues, spirituality struggles, couples counseling, and problems adjusting to life changes.

A person-centered approach is used as her main framework for most therapy while also incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Sessions with T'Shara vary between short-term and long-term therapy and her approach is wide-ranging and tailored to the specific needs of her clients.

Her primary goal is to create a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental environment in which individuals leave each session feeling respected and empowered. This includes gaining the tools they need to live happier and healthier lives.

Colleen is a fully licensed clinical therapist who received her Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois. She believes that each person has a unique place in this world. She believes that therapy gives clients a safe and supportive place to realize their potential and to assist them in obtaining the tools to reach it.

Colleen has years of experience and specializes in the following areas: all types of eating disorders, acute stress disorder, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug abuse, grief and loss, bipolar disorder, depression, self-esteem, self-harm, obsessive compulsive disorder, teasing/bullying trauma, relationship issues, couples counseling, domestic violence issues, military spouse/family member issues and parenting issues.

Colleen utilizes a variety of treatment modalities, including cognitive-behavioral models of therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy and mindfulness practice.

Kathleen Mahoney, LMSW is a fully licensed clinical therapist who graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Master's Degree in Social Work. Post graduation she functioned as a medical social worker in both a hospital and homecare setting. These positions afforded her the opportunity to assist with many medical diagnoses and treatments including chronic pain, heart disease, COPD, oncology and hospice. She utilizes this knowledge in her treatment process. Prior to coming to A Healing Place, LLC she worked as an Outpatient Clinical Therapist at Henry Ford Allegiance Behavioral Health Services for twenty years.

Kathleen practices from both a holistic and strength-based perspective to assist clients with creating personal goals that can then become the actions that improve their daily life. She has training in treating multiple diagnoses including women's issues, depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD, relationship issues and life transitions with her treatment focused on the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while incorporating other models as well.

Kathleen believes that therapy is a substantial investment involving significant time and energy and she enjoys aiding people who need guidance with discovering the areas of their life that create concern and are blocking their ability to find contentment. Kathleen works with individuals ages 18 and older as well as couples and families. One of the aspects of therapy that Katheen values most is in constructing a safe and trustworthy environment for clients to be able to confidently share their thoughts and feelings so they can begin the journey of self-healing and fulfill internal objectives.

Pamela Kunkel-Chappell is a licensed therapist at A Healing Place. Pam graduated from Spring Arbor University with a degree in secondary education while studying dual majors in Psychology and English. She holds two master's degrees from Spring Arbor University in Education and Counseling respectively. She has also worked for 14 years as a professional school counselor at the secondary school level where she is the counseling department chair.

Pam uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to guide her clients through trauma, anxiety, depression, grif and loss and major life changes. She has had professional training in Telehealth therapy enabling her to see clients online. Her experience with adolescents includes the areas of ODD, ADHD, anxiety, and learning disabilities. Pam believes that by empowering individuals to better understand their struggles will help them move through them.

Pam feels that therapy is most successful when the client is included in the process and actively participates. She feels it is important that the client is comfortable with their therapist to build on their personal growth and healing.

Christine Wright is an LLMSW with many years of experience in a multitude of roles that has shaped her into the clinician she is today. Christine's experience includes work with those impacted by the court/criminal justice systems and the child welfare systems, as well as those who struggle with substance abuse, mental health, family dynamic issues and parenting stress.

Through serving her community in many different capacities including parenting education, advocacy and counseling, Christine has a well-balanced and whole person-centered approach to the service and support she brings to those she interacts with. Christine has experience working with clients individually and in a group setting.
Christine creates a comfortable and safe space for thoughts, feelings and experiences, thus creating an alliance and trust with those she serves. She has a creative approach to enhancing coping skills and helping those she serves grow and gain confidence in themselves. Her services are truly tailored to each person.
Christine is certified in Nurturing Parenting education and is a CAADC.

Ashley Phelps is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Ashley received her Masters of Arts in both Professional and School Counseling from Spring Arbor University. Ashley has over 8 years of experience working with children, adults and families as a whole.

Creating a safe, comfortable place where clients feel empowered to express themselves is very important to Ashley. The main therapeutic approaches she uses in therapy are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person centered and mindfulness. Ashley is always open to other therapy techniques to best address needs present. Ashley focuses on helping a client create new and healthy coping skills, with the goal that the client is then able to take these skills to develop positive relationships and healthy habits. Ashley believes that to truly help a client we must explore where they have been, where they are at, and where they hope to go moving forward.

Ashley provides therapy starting at the age of 5 up through adulthood. Her main areas of expertise being in transition adjustments, substance abuse, pregnancy and women's issues, adhd, anxiety, depression and marital/ relationship issues. Ashley is open to working with clients in all areas of life and looks forward to collaborating with you on your journey.

I believe that all things work together for my good and all things are possible if you just believe. I am compassionate about helping others and assisting others with knowing their self-worth is one of the most valuable things that life has to offer. For the past 14 years, I have worked with families who were unable to break family cycles involving childhood trauma, substance abuse, physical and mental abuse as well as neglect. I am interested in helping others work through depression, anxiety, PTSD, and past traumatic events. Together, we can work to build goals to reduce negative emotions that may hinder being your best self.

Helping individuals understand their roles in life is key to breaking cycles. Focusing on resolutions as opposed to focusing on the problem is the key to acknowledgment of self-worth, self-love, and growth. I enjoy working with individuals to help them bring forth positive change.

I am committed to maintaining a safe environment where you can express your innermost thoughts without judgment, embarrassment or shame. I have a wealth of knowledge regarding community resources that can assist with making connections to assist you with personal and/or professional needs.

Dr. Beth Carter is honored to be part of A Healing Place, bringing 30 years of diverse experience to help clients on their own journeys of hope and healing. She completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Health Care Management with an emphasis in Gerontology at Metropolitan State University, in Denver, in 1986. She was awarded her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver in 1999. She completed her School Psychology Endorsement at the University of Northern Colorado in 2009, and was a fully licensed School Psychologist for ten years. She is currently a fully licensed psychologist in Michigan. She also has over a decade of experience supervising pre-doctoral psychology interns and post-doctoral candidates in clinical and school settings toward psychologist licensure.

She has intensive training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Parent-Infant Psychotherapy, Parent-Child Interactional Therapy, Theraplay, executive functioning guidance, and multiple types of play therapy. She is thoroughly familiar with navigating school systems and issues, helping children and families understand and benefit from the educational staff and the school setting.

Recently, she has completed additional training in grief and loss in older adults, helping them navigate the losses of the old and the emergence of new joys to be found in later life.

Dr. Carter will help clients, and their families and allies, to create “a healing place” where all can thrive together. She is excited to serve the Jackson community.

Stephanie is a therapist at A Healing Place, LLC with a Limited License Masters of Social Work degree from Spring Arbor University. Stephanie has 20 years of experience working with children and adults with autism spectrum disorder and cognitive impairment. She also enjoys working with adolescents and adults that have experienced trauma/abuse, depression, anxiety, and domestic violence. Prior to working at A Healing Place, LLC she served as a social worker for a residential foster care home and a community mental health agency.

Stephanie utilizes a person-centered approach and provides cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused techniques, and components of emotion-focused and behavioral therapy to help your child understand what their mind and body are going through. She wants to be a part of helping individuals accept themselves and live the fullest life possible. She is passionate about assisting clients in learning to accept themselves regardless of what challenges they might experience by implementing behavioral approaches that will enhance their quality of life. Additionally, she feels that it’s important to involve the family and enjoys teaching the parents about structure, routine, and showing grace with difficulties through communication. Stephanie is also happy to provide services from a faith-based perspective.

Holly Flickinger holds a Master's of Counseling Degree from Spring Arbor University and is a licensed professional counselor. She has also been board certified through the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC). Holly began her clinical work in a children's residential program, working with children and families and providing support in court. Holly has also done intensive clinical work within the community for children and families. Holly continues to support in residential and child welfare settings as well as working for A Healing Place.

Holly's perspective on counseling is collaborative and person-centered. She believes that the client is their own expert on their lives and supports growth in the areas they have identified as needs. Holly has vast experience in working with children (ages 2-18), specifically with behavioral issues. Holly has worked within the court system, to support those who may have individual needs, working through custody battles, or working within the child welfare system. Holly has also worked with young to older adults, as well as families. Holly has worked within several evidence-based practices, and utilizes interventions from cognitive behavioral, to attachment-based approaches. Holly will often pull interventions from trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, infant mental health, and dyadic developmental psychotherapy depending on the needs of her client.

Whitney Collins, LMSW, Ed.S, is a therapist at A Healing Place, LLC and a School Social Worker with Jackson County ISD. She received her Bachelor's degree in psychology and Master's degree in Social Work from Grand Valley State University. She has also received an Educational Specialist degree from the University of Michigan, Flint.

She has worked with students and their families in Jackson County schools since 2014 in the areas of autism spectrum disorder, emotional impairments, positive behavior supports, and the overall mental health and well-being of students ages 3-26. She has worked with A Healing Place, LLC since 2018 and is passionate about working with children and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem/self-worth issues, and stress/life management.

Whitney primarily uses a strengths-based philosophy to support clientele in meeting their short and long-term goals. The therapy setting is designed to feel safe to explore vulnerabilities and stressors to then identify next steps for healing and success.

Reed Stewart is a fully-licensed psychotherapist and certified advanced alcohol and drug counselor. With over 20 years of experience in multiple settings in different parts of the country, Reed is able to access a broad experiential base to assist his clients with a wide variety of issues in ways that are identified as most effective on a person-by-person basis. He engaged in graduate studies in both Utah and Alaska. He has worked in psychiatric hospital settings, residential treatment centers, residential substance use centers, juvenile justice facilities and residential settings. He has experience working with at-risk youth in a super-maximum security penitentiary, outpatient community mental health, and has done significant private practice work and contract work in evidence-based DBT and other effective treatments.

Reed's years of experience in evidence-based, scientifically valid treatment modalities leave him uniquely suited to help people with often complex and difficult-to-treat issues. Reed was intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in 2004 and has operated with that as one of his specializations while helping people to address problems with personality disorders, unremitting mood disorders, substance use disorders, and other challenging issues. He has also trained clinicians, agencies, and organizations in the adoption, execution, and clinical practice of DBT. Reed has successfully treated people who have suffered with depression, anxiety,, and other mood disorders. He is also well-versed in assisting people with ADHD. He has been trained in evidence-based treatments for trauma and has helped many people work through traumatic experiences.

Reed was honored to be able to work personally with the inventor of DBT, Marsha Linehan, Ph.D., in the practices of mindfulness and acceptance-based strategies, which she included in the development of her treatment. As a result, he incorporates this "technology of the mind" into his work where appropriate. As a part of this, he is able to teach meditation.

Reed believes that the therapeutic relationship between client and therapist must be a real relationship between equals and that it is one of the most important aspects of psychotherapy. He and his clients work directly on this relationship as needed while working as a team to achieve the client's desired goals and objectives. He is focused primarily on adults and older adolescents at this point in his practice.