Spring Forest Counseling in Lansing, MI
Spring Forest Counseling provides therapy and mental health counseling services to the Lansing community. Maintaining healthy relationships and emotional health is important. We offer counseling for individuals, children, and teens. Contact us to schedule an appointment for counseling in Lansing, MI, today and read more about who we serve, the symptoms we treat, and our therapy approaches below.
Services We Offer
Mental Health Counseling
We offer comprehensive mental health counseling services to support individuals in navigating life’s challenges. Our experienced therapists provide personalized care, helping clients build resilience, improve emotional well-being, and achieve personal growth. Whether facing anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, Spring Forest Counseling in Lansing, MI, is dedicated to fostering a path toward healing and self-discovery.
Massage Therapy
Spring Forest Counseling offers massage therapy (Okemos North location only) as a holistic approach to mental and physical well-being. Our skilled and licensed massage therapist uses therapeutic touch to alleviate stress, reduce muscle tension, and enhance relaxation, complementing mental health treatment. This integrative service supports overall wellness by promoting balance and tranquility in both body and mind.
Group Therapy
We provide various group therapy sessions throughout the year designed to foster connection and mutual support among individuals facing similar challenges. These sessions offer a safe and supportive environment where clients can share experiences, gain new perspectives, and develop coping strategies together. Group therapy at Spring Forest Counseling promotes healing through collective empowerment and shared understanding.
Telehealth Therapy
We provide telehealth counseling services, providing clients with flexible and convenient access to professional mental health support from the comfort of their own homes. These sessions are conducted securely online, allowing individuals to connect with their therapists without the need for travel or in-person visits. Virtual counseling is ideal for those with busy schedules, mobility challenges, or those who prefer the privacy of their own space.
Who We Serve
Individual Counseling
Life is unpredictable. Everyone faces challenges that make it difficult to make the most of each day. Our therapists can help you work through it on-site in our Lansing, MI office and online. Unexpected life events, large transitions, and day-to-day stressors can be difficult to identify and manage alone. Individual counseling helps individuals create practical solutions to these issues with a professional. Talk therapy is helpful for those looking to process their emotions in a safe space. Spring Forest Counseling in Lansing, MI, offers individual counseling for people facing depression, anxiety, anger, LGBTQIA2S+ identity issues, and ongoing relationship problems with a significant other, friend, or family member. Spring Forest Counseling is your mental health advocate in Lansing, MI.
LGBTQIA2S+ Counseling
Oftentimes, LGBTQIA2S+ folks can face misunderstanding, or outright disapproving friends and family members. At Spring Forest Counseling in Lansing, MI, we understand the stress this can cause, and are committed to helping LGBTQIA2S+ folks break down barriers to communication with their loved ones in therapy. We want to state clearly and openly that our counseling office is a safe space for anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA2S+. We welcome you to call our office to schedule an appointment for counseling in Lansing, MI.
Child Counseling
Your child may be resisting communication with you, but you see the signs that something isn’t right. Our child therapists work to earn each child’s trust so that they feel encouraged to open up about what’s going on in their head. Once we uncover issues, our caring therapists help children process their emotions. We then develop practical strategies to help children manage their emotions in a healthy way. Trusting someone else with your child’s mental health is a big deal. That’s why we communicate closely with parents and guardians so that they are informed about the progress of their child’s situation. We are committed to compassion when it comes to child therapy. Get in touch with us to speak in more detail about our child counseling in Lansing, MI.
Adolescent & Teen Counseling
Adolescent and teen counseling in Lansing, MI, at Spring Forest Counseling, is designed to address the unique challenges that young people face during this critical stage of development. Their experienced therapists specialize in working with adolescents and teens, providing a safe and supportive environment where they can explore their emotions, navigate peer relationships, and build healthy coping mechanisms. Whether dealing with anxiety, depression, academic stress, or identity issues, the counseling process is tailored to meet the individual needs of each young client. By fostering open communication and offering practical tools, Spring Forest Counseling in Lansing, MI, helps adolescents and teens develop resilience, self-esteem, and a positive sense of self. This service aims to empower young individuals to thrive during their formative years and beyond.
Symptoms We Treat
Anxiety is the body’s natural reaction to stressful situations, like work deadlines, school projects, or relationship problems. Anxiety disorders can cause persistent and excessive distress, even in seemingly light situations. If you experience overwhelming feelings of fear or worry, you may benefit from speaking with one of our compassionate therapists at Spring Forest Counseling in Lansing, MI. You might notice a disconnect between your mind and body during episodes, increased heart rate, or even shakiness. These are all very common but very troublesome symptoms that many people experience, and Spring Forest Counseling in Lansing, MI is committed to helping you overcome anxiety in a way that works for you.
Many people experience difficulties in life that affect their capacity to genuinely appreciate life or even engage in daily activities. These feelings of depression, and even of impending doom, can make navigating through life daunting and scary. It helps to discuss these feelings with a counselor to help overcome the circumstances that are creating obstacles to a healthy and fulfilling life. Depression is one of the most widespread ailments, and people afflicted with depression often face difficulty with knowing where to begin or who to turn to for help. Spring Forest Counseling is committed to helping our community find the resources they need to defeat depression. As compassionate listeners and licensed professionals, our counselors can help you overcome depression and the disruptive symptoms that come with it.
Trauma is a distressing event(s) in your life which overwhelms your capacity to cope or deal with a situation. This can range from a single event like a serious accident, sexual or physical violence, unexpected loss of a loved one or it can involve lower intensity but persistent events which affect your baseline way of perceiving the world and/or yourself. It can also be caused by these events happening to someone close to you or witnessing them happening to someone else. When our capacity to cope is overwhelmed in this way, we have three basic responses to it. We can fight, we can take flight (run) or we can freeze. What response we have depends on personal factors as well as specific details about the event.
Spring Forest Counseling offers specialized counseling to help individuals manage and alleviate the symptoms of ADHD. Our therapists work closely with clients to develop personalized strategies that improve focus, organization, and impulse control, while also addressing the emotional challenges that often accompany ADHD. Through tailored behavioral interventions and supportive guidance, clients learn to harness their strengths and navigate daily life more effectively. Counseling to treat ADHD symptoms aims to enhance overall well-being, helping individuals lead more balanced and fulfilling lives.
Spring Forest Counseling provides tailored counseling services for individuals who are neurodivergent, offering support that recognizes and honors their unique ways of thinking and processing the world. Our therapists work with clients to develop strategies that enhance daily functioning, manage sensory sensitivities, and navigate social interactions while embracing their neurodivergent identity. The counseling process is individualized, focusing on each client’s strengths and challenges, fostering self-acceptance and emotional well-being. Spring Forest Counseling is dedicated to creating a supportive and understanding environment where neurodivergent individuals can thrive.
Therapeutic Approaches
Play therapy focuses on helping young patients navigate emotional and behavior challenges in their lives. This type of therapy involves observing patients play with different types of toys or games, and encouraging them to play and speak freely. Spring Forest Counseling in Lansing, MI, offers non-directive play therapy. While therapists may gently guide young clients in playing, they do not specify the games or toys they play with. We prefer to let them choose whichever game or toy catches their eye. This freedom to choose helps children feel more comfortable and open towards speaking with our therapists. Under the guidance of a licensed child therapist, play therapy can help children resolve underlying emotional issues. Our caring play therapy counselors understand that developing minds are learning to process their feelings and often need guidance.
Spring Forest Counseling in Lansing, MI, offers Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) counseling, a highly effective approach to improving relationships and emotional well-being. EFT helps individuals and couples explore and transform negative patterns in their interactions, fostering deeper connections and understanding. By focusing on emotional experiences and attachment needs, EFT therapists guide clients in building stronger, more secure relationships. This evidence-based approach is particularly beneficial for couples, helping them navigate conflicts, enhance intimacy, and create lasting bonds rooted in trust and empathy.
Spring Forest Counseling provides Gottman Method counseling in Lansing, MI, a research-based approach designed to strengthen relationships through practical, evidence-based techniques. Grounded in decades of research, the Gottman Method helps couples enhance communication, manage conflict, and deepen their emotional connection. Therapists trained in this method guide couples through structured exercises that focus on building mutual respect, understanding, and shared meaning. By addressing both the emotional and practical aspects of relationships, Gottman counseling empowers couples to create lasting, healthy partnerships.
Spring Forest Counseling in Lansing, MI, offers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a highly effective approach for addressing a wide range of mental health issues. CBT focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to emotional distress. Through structured sessions, clients learn practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and other challenges by reframing their thoughts and developing healthier coping mechanisms. This evidence-based therapy empowers individuals to take control of their mental health, fostering lasting change and improved well-being.
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“I have been your client for about 6 years. I have seen Spring Forest Counseling evolve and it has been an honor. Also, I have recommended you to so many people, I just can’t stop talking about how amazing you all are. Thanks for all the work you do”
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“Such a warm and inviting office. Getting set up for an appointment was easy and I really like my therapist.”
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“I can’t say enough good things about Spring Forest Counseling. From the moment I reached out for help, the team was quick, understanding, and professional. The office environment is warm and welcoming, which immediately put me at ease.”
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