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in-person & online Therapy

Anxiety, trauma, & relationship Counseling for women and College students in east lansing, MI

Discover the strength that’s already within you to heal, grow, & move forward.

SOMETHING HAS YOU FEELING STUCK.

You didn’t expect life to feel like this.

Does it feel like it’s difficult to move forward due to the negative thoughts and critical voice in your head being so loud?

It feels like you are moving through life in survival mode and are tired of feeling so disconnected from your true self. If you’re completely honest, you’ve set high expectations for yourself. You feel anxious and exhausted in trying to manage your feelings and keep up with life’s demands. These days you run on auto pilot just trying to get by and make it through another week. You’re trying not to lose your sense of self in the process of all this.

You may be remembering painful past experiences, experiencing relationship challenges, or possibly going through major life changes and trying to figure out what’s holding you back. You want to feel like yourself again but instead you feel…

  • Unable to be alone with your thoughts without anxiety or sadness consuming you

  • Unrelenting negative self talk and self doubt

  • Anxious and stuck in decision making, letting others down, and fearful of failure

  • Feeling lost and disconnected from family and friends

  • Difficulty in prioritizing self and setting boundaries

  • Unable to enjoy and participate in activities like you used to

  • Uncertain about what life will throw at you next

It doesn’t have to stay this way.


Sarah Smithers, LMSW, Therapist in East Lansing, MI.

Hi, I’m Sarah (She/her).

I understand that there’s nothing more important to you than feeling like yourself again.

I specialize in anxiety therapy, trauma therapy, and relationship counseling for women & college students using a client-centered approach. We will work together from the root to figure out what the challenges are and develop strategies to cope differently with life’s struggles and stressors. I also incorporate spirituality in counseling for clients that request this, merging psychology and spirituality to help individuals gain insight, develop coping skills, and build a sense of empowerment.

My clients walk away from their therapy and counseling sessions feeling like they have more control of their anxiety, increased self-confidence, and empowered to create healthier relationships in their lives.

Specializing in helping women & college students embrace their most authentic selves.

  • Anxiety can present itself in many ways and each one will manifest differently. Although this list is not all-inclusive, here are the most common types of anxiety:

    Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

    Social Anxiety Disorder

    Separation Anxiety

    Specific Phobia

    Panic Attacks/Panic Disorder

    Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

    Learn to take notice of your anxiety triggers and gain the tools you need in order to better cope with ruminating, intrusive, and anxious thoughts.

    Learn more.

  • While I see a wide range of clients, some of my specialties where I have extra training and experience include:

    Trauma and PTSD Treatment

    Domestic Violence and Narcissistic Abuse

    Sexual Assault and Sexual Abuse

    Relational Trauma

    Heal from your past while processing through trauma with the help of a trained therapist you can trust

    Learn more.

  • Counseling for Relationship Issues can include:

    Family Conflict

    Friendship Struggles

    Peer Relationships

    Romantic Partner Struggles

    Work Place/School Relationships

    Separation, Divorce, or Break-Ups

    Life Transitions

    Attachment Issues

    Codependency

    Get help improving relationships. Set healthier boundaries, get needs met, and have a more well rounded relationship support system.

    Learn more.

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How it works

Ready to get started?

Schedule a Free Consult

Click this link to schedule a free consultation with me to decide if I’m the right fit for you. I’ll answer any questions you have. If it looks like we’re not a good fit, no worries.

Heal and Grow

If it looks like we are a good fit, we will set up an appointment for either weekly or bi-weekly sessions according to your needs and your schedule to improve your insight, gain coping skills, and get support based on your personal values and goals. I offer both in-person and online appointments.

Reach Goals & Move Forward

Then, we’ll work together towards goals focusing on having less anxiety, processing and healing trauma, and feeling increased contentment in your relationships. You will gain the tools you need to survive and thrive through life’s ups and downs.

It doesn’t have to stay this way. Life can get better.

 It’s possible to break free from the limiting beliefs that keep you stuck.

I can help you get there.