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

Mount Pleasant & Telehealth

Lisa Carpenter MA, LPC

Specialty Areas:

  • Eating Disorders

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Trauma Related Disorders

Works With: Adults & Teens (14+)

Meet Lisa

Mount Pleasant & Telehealth

Jennifer Showers MA, LPC

Specialty Areas:

  • BPD

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Eating Disorders

Works With: Adults

Meet Jennifer

Telehealth

Carrie Merchant MS, LPC

Specialty Areas:

  • Eating Disorders

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Life Transitions

Works With: Adults, Teens (15+)

Meet Carrie

Telehealth

Christy Daenzer LLMSW

Specialty Areas:

  • Eating Disorders

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • OCD

Works With: Adults & Teens (15+)

Meet Christy

Mount Pleasant & Telehealth

Ryan Griffus CADC-DP, Intern

Specialty Areas:

  • Men’s Emotional Wellness

  • Trauma Related Disorders

  • Anxiety & Depression

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

Courtney Pennington MA, LLPC, NCC

Specialty Areas:

  • Eating Disorders

  • Trauma Related Disorders (EMDR)

  • Couples Therapy

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

Meet Courtney

Mount Pleasant & Telehealth

Ashlee Shearer MA, LPC

Specialty Areas:

  • Eating Disorders

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Life Transitions

Works With: Adults & Teens (16+)

Meet Ashlee
Smiling woman with long brown hair wearing a patterned top.

Telehealth

Tesla Gerheiser MA, LPC

Specialty Areas:

  • Grief & loss

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Womens Issues

Works With: Adults

Meet Tesla
Person smiling in a light blue turtleneck sweater against a plain background.

Mount Pleasant & Telehealth

Melissa Zurawski, MA, LLC

Specialty Areas:

  • Neurodivergent Related Concerns

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Life Transitions

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

Meet Melissa
Smiling woman with long blonde hair, wearing a blue top and pearl necklace, against a neutral background.

Mount Pleasant & Telehealth

Casey Groke MA, LLC

Specialty Areas:

  • Eating Disorders

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Trauma Related Disorders

Works With: Adults & Teens (15+)

Meet Casey

Mount Pleasant & Telehealth

Meet Ryan

Mount Pleasant & Telehealth

Candice Warner MA, LPC

Specialty Areas:

  • Grief & loss

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Life Transitions

Works With: Adults

Meet Candice
Woman with long dark hair wearing a black blazer and pink blouse, smiling at the camera.

Mount Pleasant & Telehealth

Jodi Day MA, LPC

Specialty Areas:

  • Trauma Related Disorders (EMDR)

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Grief & Loss

Works With: Adults & Teens (15+)

Meet Jodi
Smiling woman with long dark hair wearing a textured jacket with gold buttons.

Telehealth

Sydney Harris MA, LPC

Specialty Areas:

  • Trauma Related Disorders

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Life Transitions

Works With: Adults

Meet Sydney

Mount Pleasant & Telehealth

Amanda Boyle MA, SCL, LLC

Specialty Areas:

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Trauma Related Disorders

  • Life Transitions

Works With: Adults & Teens

Meet Amanda
Woman with long blonde hair smiling in a garden setting with greenery and purple flowers.

Telehealth

Savannah Thiel LMSW

Specialty Areas:

  • Eating Disorders

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Trauma Related Disorders (EMDR)

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

Meet Savannah

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