LMSW-C, 10 years of experience
Frequently rebooked
Hi, congratulations on taking the first step to a healthier you! My name is Jessie and I am Social Worker with a clinical license in Michigan and own Phoenix Tides Counseling Services, LLC. My goal is to provide a space where you feel comfortable and safe to be your authentic self so that you can make the progress you want. I most often use EMDR to process trauma however have training and experience in additional forms of trauma therapy. I combine trauma therapy with DBT and CBT in order assist in developing strong skills and connecting thoughts with emotions and behaviors.
During the first session we will spend some time getting to know each other and exploring what you are looking for in a therapist and what lead to you seeking treatment. This will allow you time to ensure that I am a good fit for you and for us to have an initial plan for your goals.
In my practice trauma survivors have varying reactions but each have the desire to move forward and feel safe and secure. My passion is to guide clients to be strong, powerful and self-aware. Trauma therapy utilizing EMDR and DBT skills training provides you with the tools to develop positive beliefs and the emotional regulation needed to take back control.
Feel like you can’t trust and feel safe; anxious about new relationships; unable to regulate emotions and reactions? Does insecurity, lack of safety, and inability to trust deny you the life and connections you want? You’re not alone, many people who experience trauma find trust and connections difficult. Imagine a future no longer plagued by your trauma. A future where you’re confident identifying dangers and safety aptly. Processing your past and connecting to your emotions can be challenging yet can bring you a sense of safety and wellbeing. Creating a new sense of self ready to face life with confidence and resilience.
I have found that when someone can recognize the connection between their thoughts, feelings and behaviors they can begin to manage and change their thinking process in order to decrease symptoms of anxiety, depression, and anger among many other concerns.
I have been trained in EMDR for 6 years which allows me to assist clients in processing through difficult and traumatic memories in order to cope with and recover from trauma symptoms.
I am trained in DBT and utilize many of the DBT practices and skills in order to assist clients in managing and coping with intense emotions and developing healthy relationships and boundaries.
My entire social work practice is meant to provide a safe and trauma informed environment in order to assist clients in feeling comfortable to explore the struggles they are having.