Find the therapist that best suits your needs.

Who are we?

We are a group of masters-level clinicians based in Central & Northern Michigan. While all of us have our own areas of expertise, one thing we all have in common- we value and honor YOU and your goals. We want to walk alongside you as you change your world. We practice with empathy, compassion and a bit of humor. As therapy can be intimidating we want our clients to know we welcome folks from all walks of life in a space free of judgment with only the utmost respect for you and your story.

We offer both telehealth and in person therapy services to clients ages 10 & up.

HOPE starts here

If you are a clinician and think you’d be interested in joining our team, we would love to hear from you. Begin your journey with us here.

Our team

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Mount Pleasant, Traverse City & Telehealth

Lisa Carpenter MA, LPC

Specialty Areas:

  • Eating Disorders

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Trauma Related Disorders

Works With: Adults & Teens (14+)

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Mount Pleasant & Telehealth

Jennifer Showers MA, LPC

Specialty Areas:

  • Eating Disorders

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • BPD

Works With: Adults

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Traverse City & Telehealth

Carrie Merchant MS, LPC

Specialty Areas:

  • Grief & loss

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Life Transitions

Works With: Adults & Teens

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Mount Pleasant & Telehealth

Amanda Schantz MA, LLMSW

Specialty Areas:

  • Grief & loss

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Life Transitions

Works With: Adults & Teens

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Mount Pleasant & Telehealth

Cassandra Folsom MA, LLC

Specialty Areas:

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Career Issues & Burnout

  • Life Transitions

Works With: Adults

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Telehealth

Christy Smith LLMSW

Specialty Areas:

  • Eating Disorders

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • OCD

Works With: Adults & Teens (15+)

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Traverse City & Telehealth

Savannah Theil MA, LLC

Specialty Areas:

  • Eating Disorders

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Life Transitions

Works With: Adults & Pre-teens, Teens (12+)

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Mount Pleasant & Telehealth

Ashlee Shearer MA, LPC

Specialty Areas:

  • Eating Disorders

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Life Transitions

Works With: Adults & Teens (16+)

Telehealth

Emily Almacddissi LMSW

Specialty Areas:

  • Emotional Regulation Skills

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Life Transitions

Works With: Adults & Teens (14+), Couples

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Telehealth

Tesla Gerheiser MA, LPC

Specialty Areas:

  • Grief & loss

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Womens Issues

Works With: Adults

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Mount Pleasant & Telehealth

Melissa Zurawski, MA, LLC

Specialty Areas:

  • Eating Disorders

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Life Transitions

Works With: Adults & Pre-Teens, Teens (10+)

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Mount Pleasant & Telehealth

Casey Groke MA, LLC

Specialty Areas:

  • Grief & loss

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Trauma Related Disorders

Works With: Adults & Teens (15+)

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Mount Pleasant & Telehealth

Candice Warner MA, LPC

Specialty Areas:

  • Grief & loss

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Life Transitions

Works With: Adults

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Mount Pleasant & Telehealth

Jodi Day MA, LPC

Specialty Areas:

  • Trauma Related Disorders

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Grief & Loss

Works With: Adults & Teens

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Telehealth

Sydney Harris MA, LPC

Specialty Areas:

  • Trauma Related Disorders

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Life Transitions

Works With: Adults

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Mount Pleasant & Telehealth

Amanda Boyle MA, SCL, LLC

Specialty Areas:

  • Grief & loss

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Life Transitions

Works With: Adults & Teens

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