It’s Possible to Feel Grounded, Confident, and Fully Yourself Again.
iN-PERSON AND ONLINE THERAPY FOR WOMEN AND COLLEGE STUDENTS
Specializing in Therapy for Anxiety, Trauma, Relationship Issues, and Narcissistic Abuse
SOMETHING feels off, and you can’t ignore it anymore
This isn’t the version of your life you imagined.
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 can feel like you’re moving through life in survival mode, disconnected from who you truly are. If you’re honest with yourself, you may have set high expectations that feel impossible to keep up with. You hold yourself to a high standard, even when you’re exhausted. You’re trying to understand your feelings, reconnect with yourself, and keep up with daily responsibilities. But no matter how much effort you put in, your mind and body slip into autopilot just to get through the day. By the end of the week, you’re left wondering where the time went or overwhelmed by everything you didn’t have the capacity to address.
Somewhere along the way, it can start to feel like you’ve lost yourself in the process.
You may find yourself replaying painful past experiences, navigating relationship challenges, or adjusting to major life changes that have left you feeling unsettled. There’s a sense that something is holding you back, even if you can’t fully name it. More than anything, you want to feel like yourself again, but instead, you feel…
Struggling to be alone with your thoughts without anxiety or sadness taking over
Constant negative self-talk and second-guessing yourself
Feeling stuck in decisions, afraid of disappointing others, or worried about failing
Feeling disconnected from family, friends, or even from yourself
Having difficulty prioritizing your needs or setting healthy boundaries
Losing interest in activities that once felt enjoyable or grounding
Feeling uncertain about the future and bracing for what might go wrong next
It doesn’t have to stay this way.
Hi, I’m Sarah (She/her).
Feeling like yourself matters.
When anxiety feels constant, relationships feel confusing, or past experiences still weigh on you, it can start to feel like this is just how life will be. It isn’t. At Forward Outlook Counseling, I work primarily with women who appear capable and strong on the outside but feel overwhelmed, self-critical, or emotionally exhausted underneath. Many struggle with high-functioning anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, trauma, or relationship patterns that leave them doubting themselves. They’re used to holding everything together, but rarely given space to slow down and focus on what they need.
Located near Michigan State University, I support women across many stages of life; from college and graduate students to professionals navigating career pressure, relationships, and major transitions. Therapy offers a steady place to reconnect with yourself and move forward with more clarity and confidence.
What I Offer at Forward Outlook Counseling
At Forward Outlook Counseling, I specialize in supporting women and college students navigating:
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When your mind rarely slows down and self-doubt feels constant, anxiety can quietly run your life. You may be overthinking every decision, replaying conversations, or setting impossible standards for yourself just to feel “okay.” Anxiety Therapy in Lansing, MI focuses on calming the nervous system, challenging harsh internal narratives, and helping you trust yourself again so you can feel more present and less driven by fear.
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Trauma doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it shows up as emotional reactivity, numbness, perfectionism, or difficulty feeling safe in relationships. Trauma Therapy in Lansing, MI creates space to gently process what you’ve been carrying, rebuild a sense of internal safety, and respond to life from a place of steadiness instead of survival.
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If relationships leave you feeling confused, drained, or like you’re always the one holding everything together, there may be deeper patterns at play. Relationship Therapy in Lansing, MI helps you understand attachment dynamics, strengthen communication, set healthier boundaries, and feel more secure in how you connect with others.
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Narcissistic abuse can leave you questioning your memory, your instincts, and your sense of self. Even after the relationship changes or ends, the impact often lingers. Therapy for Narcissistic Abuse in Lansing, MI provides a steady space to rebuild self-trust, untangle gaslighting effects, and regain clarity and confidence in your own reality.
How it works
Ready to work with a Therapist for Women and College Students in Lansing, MI?
If you’ve been holding everything together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed underneath, you don’t have to keep doing it alone. Therapy at Forward Outlook Counseling offers a steady place to pause, sort through what’s been building, and begin responding to life in a way that feels more grounded. Working with a Therapist for Women and College Students in Lansing, MI isn’t about changing who you are. It’s about reconnecting with the parts of you that feel buried under anxiety, pressure, trauma, or relationship stress.
You don’t need perfectly organized thoughts or a clear starting point. We can begin with what feels heavy, stuck, or hard to carry right now. Over time, therapy can help you feel more confident in your decisions, steadier in your relationships, and less driven by self-doubt. When you’re ready, you’re welcome to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward feeling more like yourself again.
Reach out by email or through the contact form to schedule an initial consultation
Learn more about me and my approach to therapy
Begin moving toward feeling grounded, confident, and fully yourself again