Loving Circle Counseling

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  Marshae Anderson, MA, LPC

  Mental Health Counselor

  Marshae Anderson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) through the state of Michigan. She holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Marshae enjoys the variety in her profession clinically and interpersonally and, therefore, loves the diversity and uniqueness each client brings to the therapy space. Marshae has vast experience successfully treating children, adolescents, adults, and families in various settings, including outpatient practices, residential and intensive outpatient programs, and hospitals. From each, she has developed a specific interest in working alongside adolescents, young adults, and adults to tackle issues ranging from life transitions, PTSD, depression, anxiety, trauma abuse, and Eating Disorders. Marshae feels strongly that effective therapist customizes their therapeutic methods to match the client’s needs, strengths, and personality. From this trauma-informed, strengths-based, person-centered perspective, she often utilizes cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, existential, and solution-focused approaches and techniques. Marshae knows that forming a therapeutic alliance built on trust, empathy, and mutual respect is imperative to effective therapy and can, at times, be healing in and of itself. She aims to walk with, challenge, and empower her clients to experience healing in a safe, accepting environment. Ultimately, her goal is for those she encounters, either in her clinical practice or daily life, to know that they are inherently valuable, that suffering can be made meaningful, and that healing is possible. When Marshae is not engaged in her professional work time, she appreciates quality time with friends and family, traveling, exploring new restaurants, and reading a good book.

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  Sheila Navidzadeh, MA, LLPC

  Mental Health Counselor

  Sheila is a licensed therapist and mental health advocate based in Michigan, providing virtual sessions. Sheila is committed to helping individuals achieve emotional and psychological well-being. As a therapist, Sheila understands the importance of emotional and psychological well-being and how it impacts an individual's quality of life. Experiencing emotional or psychological distress can affect every aspect of their life, including their relationships, work, and daily activities. Sheila has always had a passion for personal growth and self-care. This passion has led to diverse interests, including yoga, sound healing meditations, scuba diving, and flying single-engine aircraft. With a love for adventure, she has traveled to 48 countries, including some of her favorite destinations, such as Turkey, Bali, and Spain. As a first-generation Persian-American, she provides services in Farsi as well. In addition to her love for adventure, she is also committed to living a healthy lifestyle. As a pescatarian, she recognizes the importance of maintaining a balanced diet to support optimal physical and mental health. Sheila's passion for mental health extends beyond her interests and into her professional practice. As a therapist, she utilizes a variety of therapeutic approaches, including person-centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Holistic therapy. Sheila has also completed the Trauma and Resilience Specialist training. Focusing on personalized treatment plans, she creates a safe and supportive environment for her clients to explore their emotions and thoughts. Sheila's advocacy work centers around supporting vulnerable populations, including the unsheltered and LGBTQ+ youth. She is also a proponent of mindfulness practices, such as sound baths, sensory exercises, intentional breathing, meditation, visualization, yoga, and journaling. Through these practices, she aims to help her clients develop self-awareness, self-compassion, and a greater connection to themselves and others. When she's not in the office, Sheila enjoys spending time with her family and friends, exploring new restaurants, attending live music events, and embarking on trips to national parks and other new cities worldwide. Her love for adventure, passion for mental health advocacy, and commitment to personal growth make her a valued member of the therapy community.

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  Janel Wetzel, LMSW

  Clinical Social Worker

  Janel Wetzel is a Licensed Social Worker (LMSW) with over a decade in the trauma field. Janel empowers clients by providing a warm, safe space where recovery and mental wellness can be the main focus. She partners with her clients to create a treatment plan that is trauma-informed and unique to each person’s needs. Janel applies a variety of interventions in her practice, however, her favorites are EMDR Therapy, Attachment Focused therapy, and Internal Family Systems. She applies the interventions that would fit best with each individual client. Janel is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). She is most passionate about working with adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, CPTSD, childhood abuse, and adult survivors of incest or childhood sexual abuse. Janel also thoroughly enjoys hosting support groups and workshops that provide psychoeducation and community that fosters healing and growth. In addition to a Trauma Therapist, Janel is also a mother to two small children and a wife. She enjoys chasing them around, cooking dinners for her family, and picking up a new skill like tap dancing!

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  Amanda Schwandt, MA, LLPC

  Mental Health Counselor

  Amanda Schwandt is a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC) specializing in trauma-focused mental health services for adolescents, young adults, and adults in Michigan. Amanda can work with clients in person or through a virtual platform based on the client's comfort. She has worked with adolescents and families since 2015 and is committed to helping clients learn new ways to cope with their past traumas and current stressors. Amanda is dedicated to focusing on her client's needs by creating an open and safe therapeutic environment where healing can be the primary focus. Amanda understands that each client is different, and she develops treatment plans alongside her clients to ensure they feel heard and hopeful that their needs can be met. Amanda knows a variety of therapeutic techniques, making her services adaptable to fit the needs of each of her clients. Amanda is trained in Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and is also a Certified Trauma Professional (CTP). She has attended numerous trainings in her professional career, such as basic Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) training, Attachment therapy training, and Internal Family Systems training, to name a few. She has a passion for working with young adults and has extensive knowledge of working with families involved in the foster care system. Amanda has widespread experience in working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, PTSD, childhood abuse, are survivors of domestic violence, or have past/recent experiences of surviving sexual abuse. Amanda enjoys facilitating therapeutic groups to utilize psychoeducation and peer support that allows for space to learn how to heal from traumatic experiences. Amanda understands that forming a solid therapeutic relationship is the first step towards healing. She utilizes empathy, provides support, and has a robust sense of mutual respect that is needed to ensure her clients feel the therapeutic alliance is strong. Amanda aims to walk with her clients through their struggles by empowering them to develop a firm sense of self by setting appropriate boundaries and sticking with them. When Amanda is not in her clinical role, she loves to spend time with her family, friends, and animals. Amanda enjoys traveling, experiencing new restaurants, cooking and baking, and getting lost in a new book or movie.

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  Ashley Casalou, MA, LPC

  Founder, Clinical Director, Mental Health Counselor

  Ashley is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) specializing in mental health counseling and trauma treatment. Ashley is committed to creating a warm, non-judgmental atmosphere and helping clients navigate their distress and find meaning. She loves to engage clients by teaching them everything she knows to empower them in their recovery. She is ethical and professional but also down-to-earth. Ashley loves learning either through didactic methods or through self-discovery. She is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). Ashley has attended many trainings in her career such as an intensive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) training, EMDR basic training, EMDR advanced trainings such as Attachment-Focused EMDR, Easy Ego-State Interventions, and EMDR and Addiction- among many others! Ashley also finds it important to learn about mental health treatment from a personal perspective, either by introspection, therapy, or addressing root physiological cause. Outside of being a therapist, Ashley loves spending time with her family and friends, reading, cooking, going to new restaurants, and caring for her mental and physical health.