Kathy A. Jansen, M.A., L.P.C., N.C.C.
Kathy earned her graduate degree in Mental Health Counseling from Oakland University in 1998. She is licensed in the U.S. and is a member of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). Her theoretical orientation is eclectic, primarily integrating cognitive-behavioral, systems and spiritual approaches. Her specialties include anxiety, depression, couples counseling, and sleep disorders. Other professional interests include Guided Visualization and Reiki to complement a holistic approach to health care.
Counseling & Psychotherapy
Maintaining mental health and well being is of vital importance to optimal physical health. Seeking professional support, during periods of stress, or when experiencing depression or other difficulties, is a healthy choice, as it provides perspective and encouragement to heal, to release, and to set and attain appropriate goals.
Nature of Business
Kathy provides psychotherapy/counseling/therapy which is very individualized. She works with all ages and cultures. Depending on the client and their needs, work may be done in the area of cognitive restructuring (from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), learning appropriate coping skills, healing old wounds, reducing stress, treating depression, developing a positive self image, and planning a healthy way forward. Kathy has an accepting and nurturing approach which helps clients feel safe and comfortable during the working, healing and growing process.
Some reasons people come for counseling are: anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, relationship difficulties, family difficulties, health problems, difficulty losing weight or eating disorders, grief, loss, anger or assertiveness training, difficulty becoming pregnant, pregnancy and adoption, post-partum depression, parenting issues, separation, divorce, stress from relocating, social isolation, sexual difficulties or uncertainty, sexual abuse, career indecision or difficulties, time management, sleep disturbances and for many other personal or professional reasons.
Alternative Therapies
Kathy offers Guided Visualization, Reiki, and instruction in meditation to clients who are interested in these options. Please see the fliers on each of these for more information or contact Kathy via email at: jansen@otandp.com.