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Mental Health Counseling Services in Petoskey, MI
Petoskey Professional Counselors is a comprehensive mental health practice dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges through personalized, evidence-based care. Our team of licensed clinicians brings decades of combined experience in addressing mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, and behavioral issues, serving diverse communities across Northern Michigan. We prioritize creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients of all backgrounds can explore emotional struggles and develop practical coping strategies. Our clinicians utilize specialized modalities such as EMDR, CBT, and trauma-informed approaches to foster lasting personal growth. With expertise in both individual and family therapy, we emphasize collaborative treatment planning tailored to each client's unique needs.Our commitment to ethical practice is reflected in our extensive clinical supervision qualifications and ongoing professional development. We serve clients from adolescence through adulthood, addressing concerns ranging from depression to relationship dynamics. Through community education initiatives, we strive to increase mental health awareness and accessibility in underserved regions. Our practice integrates both secular and faith-based counseling approaches to accommodate diverse personal values. With multiple office locations and telehealth options, we aim to make quality mental health care accessible to residents across Michigan's Upper Peninsula and Northern Lower Peninsula.
Services
Mental Health Counseling
Depression Treatment
Anxiety Management
Trauma Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Family Counseling
Telehealth Sessions
Psychiatric Evaluation
Couples Therapy
Behavioral Health Services
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- Our clinicians have decades of combined experience in mental health counseling
- We offer specialized trauma-informed care using EMDR and CBT methodologies
- We provide both secular and faith-based counseling approaches
- Our team includes qualified clinical supervisors for professional development
- We serve diverse populations with culturally competent treatment approaches
Associations and certifications
- EMDRIA Certified
- National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
Services
Mental Health Counseling
Our licensed clinicians provide individualized mental health counseling for adults, adolescents, and families. We address depression, anxiety, trauma, and behavioral health concerns using evidence-based approaches. Our therapists create personalized treatment plans that may include cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, and mindfulness techniques. Each session focuses on developing practical coping strategies for improved emotional well-being.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma therapy services address PTSD, childhood maltreatment, and recent traumatic experiences. Our EMDR-certified therapists utilize eye movement desensitization and reprocessing techniques alongside traditional talk therapy. Treatment focuses on processing traumatic memories and developing healthy coping mechanisms. We help clients rebuild emotional resilience and improve interpersonal relationships affected by traumatic experiences.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy services target distressing memories and negative thought patterns using bilateral stimulation techniques. This evidence-based approach helps clients process traumatic experiences and reduce emotional distress. Our certified EMDR therapists guide clients through structured treatment phases to achieve lasting symptom relief. Sessions integrate cognitive restructuring and emotional regulation strategies for comprehensive healing.
Family Counseling
Family counseling services improve communication and resolve relationship conflicts within households. Our clinicians address parent-child dynamics, sibling conflicts, and intergenerational patterns. Treatment focuses on strengthening family bonds and developing healthier interaction patterns. We help families navigate life transitions, behavioral challenges, and emotional difficulties affecting household relationships.
Telehealth Sessions
Telehealth counseling provides accessible mental health services through secure video conferencing. This option serves clients in remote areas and those with scheduling constraints. Our virtual sessions maintain the same therapeutic quality as in-person visits. We offer telehealth appointments for individual, family, and couples counseling across the state of Michigan.
People
Sherry Guthrie
Practice Owner
Sherry Guthrie, MS, LPC, has 30 years of clinical experience in mental health counseling. She specializes in trauma therapy and EMDR certification, with expertise in depression and anxiety treatment. Former adjunct faculty at Miami-Dade College, she relocated to Petoskey in 2007.
Christine Omilion-Sugg
Therapist
Christine Omilion-Sugg, MA, LPC, specializes in child and adolescent therapy. With experience at Women's Resource Center and Great Lakes Psychiatric, she provides EMDR training and telehealth services. She supervises LPCs in Michigan and maintains a client-centered approach.
Adam Schulman
Therapist
Adam Schulman, LMSW, focuses on children, adolescents, and young adults with depression and ADHD. He uses cognitive-behavioral therapy and acceptance commitment therapy approaches. Qualified supervisor for LLMSWs in Michigan, he emphasizes creating secure therapeutic relationships for successful outcomes.
Naomi Casement
Therapist
Naomi Casement, LMSW, CAADC, CSAT, has 34 years of clinical experience. Specializing in trauma, addiction, and couples counseling, she uses Internal Family Systems and EMDR approaches. Certified sex addiction therapist with expertise in betrayal recovery and marital issues.
Melissa Jibson
Therapist
Melissa Jibson, MA, LPC, serves military families and veterans with depression and trauma treatment. She employs person-centered counseling and solution-focused techniques. With experience across the U.S. and Japan, she helps clients overcome obstacles limiting their quality of life.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual, family, and couples therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, and behavioral issues using evidence-based approaches like EMDR and CBT.
Do you offer telehealth counseling options?
Yes, we provide secure video therapy sessions for Michigan residents, including individual and family counseling services through our telehealth platform.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call our main office at 231-881-9000 or use our online contact form to request an appointment with one of our licensed clinicians.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept most major insurance plans. Contact our office directly to verify your specific coverage and payment options.
Are your counselors licensed professionals?
All our clinicians hold active Michigan state licenses and maintain specialized certifications in evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Do you offer emergency mental health services?
For urgent needs, call our main number 231-881-9000 to reach our on-call clinician for crisis support and intervention.
