Business Details
23 Years
experience
Professional Mental Health Counseling Services in Michigan
Lakeshore Therapy has been dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health counseling services since 2003. Our team of licensed professionals brings decades of combined experience in clinical mental health counseling, addiction treatment, and trauma therapy. We specialize in evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, serving children, adolescents, and adults through both in-person and telehealth sessions. Our practice maintains strict compliance with HIPAA regulations to ensure client confidentiality. With expertise in treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, and life transitions, we prioritize creating safe, non-judgmental therapeutic environments tailored to individual needs.Our therapists hold advanced certifications in addiction counseling, school mental health, and trauma-informed care. We integrate mindfulness, holistic wellness, and family systems approaches to address diverse mental health concerns. Committed to community mental health, we serve St. Clair and Sanilac Counties while maintaining accessibility through flexible service delivery options. Our practice demonstrates authority through professional affiliations with organizations like the EMDR International Association and Michigan Certification Board of Addiction Professionals.
Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Family Counseling
Telehealth Sessions
Trauma Treatment
Addiction Counseling
Play Therapy
Co-Parenting Therapy
Mindfulness Training
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined experience in clinical mental health counseling
- Our team holds specialized certifications in addiction and trauma therapy
- We provide both in-person and telehealth counseling options
- Our therapists use evidence-based approaches like CBT and EMDR
- We maintain strict HIPAA compliance for client confidentiality
Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Our Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors. This evidence-based approach effectively treats anxiety, depression, and various mental health conditions. Our licensed therapists tailor CBT techniques to individual needs, providing practical tools for managing symptoms and improving quality of life through structured, goal-oriented sessions.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy addresses trauma and PTSD symptoms through specialized protocols that help process distressing memories. Our certified practitioners use bilateral stimulation techniques to reduce the emotional impact of traumatic experiences. This approach has proven effective for adults and adolescents dealing with various trauma-related conditions while maintaining client safety and comfort throughout treatment.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to treat emotional regulation difficulties. Our DBT programs help clients develop skills in distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. This comprehensive approach benefits individuals struggling with intense emotions, self-harm behaviors, or borderline personality disorder symptoms through both individual and group therapy formats.
Family Counseling
Family counseling addresses relationship dynamics and communication issues within family systems. Our therapists work with families to resolve conflicts, improve understanding, and strengthen relationships. This approach helps with various family challenges including parenting issues, divorce transitions, and intergenerational conflicts through structured therapeutic interventions tailored to each family's unique needs.
Telehealth Sessions
Telehealth sessions provide accessible mental health care through secure video conferencing platforms. This service maintains the same therapeutic quality as in-person sessions while offering flexibility for clients with scheduling challenges or transportation limitations. Our therapists ensure confidentiality and effectiveness in virtual sessions while maintaining compliance with all HIPAA regulations for electronic communication.
People
Dale Lewis
Therapist
Dale Lewis holds a Master of Social Work degree and certifications in addiction counseling. He specializes in mindfulness-based therapies and trauma treatment while incorporating holistic approaches to wellness. With expertise in CBT and DBT, he works with diverse client populations including children and families.
Brenda Weingartz
Licensed Professional Counselor
Brenda Weingartz brings over a decade of counseling experience with a focus on anxiety, depression, and life transitions. As a licensed professional counselor, she creates safe therapeutic environments using cognitive therapy and mindfulness techniques tailored to each client's individual needs and personal growth goals.
Jeana Burkhard
Therapist
Jeana Burkhard is a licensed professional counselor with experience in community mental health and school settings. She specializes in treating children and adolescents using play therapy and trauma-focused CBT while addressing various mental health concerns through person-centered therapeutic approaches.
Halusia Witkowski
Licensed Social Worker
Halusia Witkowski has provided therapy services since 2003 with specialized training in EMDR therapy. She treats trauma, anxiety, and life transitions using integrative approaches combining cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic techniques while maintaining EMDRIA certification for trauma treatment excellence.
Steven Peters
Licensed Psychologist
Steven Peters offers therapy for adults, couples, and children with expertise in depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. As a licensed psychologist, he integrates various therapeutic approaches to address mental health needs including trauma, substance abuse, and life transitions across different treatment settings.
Questions
What counseling services does Lakeshore Therapy offer?
We provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, family counseling, play therapy, and co-parenting therapy for children, teens, and adults through both in-person and telehealth sessions.
Do you offer telehealth counseling options?
Yes, we offer secure telehealth counseling sessions that maintain the same therapeutic quality as in-person visits while providing greater accessibility and scheduling flexibility for our clients.
Are your therapists licensed and certified?
All our therapists hold appropriate Michigan state licenses and certifications including LMSW, LPC, and LP credentials, with specialized training in addiction counseling, trauma therapy, and evidence-based treatment approaches.
How does Lakeshore Therapy handle client confidentiality?
We maintain strict HIPAA compliance with secure electronic communications and confidential therapy environments, ensuring all client information remains private and protected according to federal healthcare privacy regulations.
What mental health issues do you treat?
Our therapists address anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, grief, and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders using evidence-based treatment approaches.
Can I receive counseling for trauma-related conditions?
Yes, we specialize in trauma treatment with certified EMDR therapists who use proven techniques to help clients process traumatic experiences and reduce symptoms of PTSD and other trauma-related mental health conditions.
