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Mark Deruiter

Mark Deruiter

Battle Creek, MI
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Mark Deruiter is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a dedicated marriage and family therapist who understands that life is often accompanied by challenges that necessitate support and healing. He recognizes that everyone goes through personal and relational difficulties. Mark believes that an essential part of navigating the healing journey is genuinely listening and striving to understand the unique experiences and backgrounds of individuals and families seeking counseling. He fosters an environment where healing can flourish—rooted in healthy relationships. His mission is to collaborate with clients to build trust through open communication, creating a comfortable, non-judgmental space that encourages healing, positive growth, and transformative change. Mark employs a person-centered and empathetic approach to the therapeutic relationship, utilizing evidence-based practices enriched by his Christian perspective. He specializes in addressing issues such as Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Anger Management, and marital or parent-child relationships while working with children, adults, and families on their journey toward ongoing positive change.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Grief
Arlene Donnelly

Arlene Donnelly

Battle Creek, MI
Counselor, LPC
Arlene Donnelly, a dedicated Counselor with credentials including LPC, CAADC, CCS, CCTP, and NCC, possesses a profound understanding of how different challenges affect individuals uniquely. Her therapeutic practice is rooted in diverse approaches, including Mindfulness-Based interventions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Focused techniques. Arlene is committed to helping clients uncover their inner strength through strength-based methodologies and fostering awareness of their thoughts and emotions. Her core belief is that every individual deserves to be treated with autonomy, dignity, and fairness, ensuring compassion, understanding, and empathy during each session. With extensive experience working across a spectrum of backgrounds, Arlene supports individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, substance use, low self-esteem, and various forms of trauma, as well as members of the LGBTQ community. She also offers guidance in developing parenting and life skills, recognizing that personal experiences shape paths but do not have to dictate one’s future. Arlene is eager to support her clients on their journeys of self-discovery and healing.
Specialties
50+ Addiction Anxiety Depression LGBTQ+ Mindfulness PTSD/Trauma Parenting
Annette Wheeler

Annette Wheeler

Battle Creek, MI
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Annette Wheeler is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a strong belief that everyone can uncover their most authentic and successful selves, often with professional support along their journey to personal enrichment and empowerment. She views it as a privilege to serve her clients in a warm, welcoming, and professional manner. With a deep respect for the unique needs of individuals from various cultural backgrounds, she takes joy in finding common ground with her diverse clientele. Annette specializes in addressing substance abuse, relational issues, grief and loss, as well as depression and anxiety, focusing particularly on adolescents and young adults. Her dedication to the mental health of her clients reflects her commitment to fostering growth and connection in their lives.
Specialties
Addiction Anxiety Depression General Mental Health Grief
Tammy Cairns

Tammy Cairns

Battle Creek, MI
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Tammy Cairns, a licensed professional counselor, embraces those who may be experiencing struggles with addiction, depression, anxiety, or relationship and marriage issues that affect their relationships, finances, emotional balance, or day-to-day functioning. Individuals do not have to suffer in silence; Tammy is dedicated to guiding clients towards mind, body, and spiritual balance. She helps clients learn to communicate their needs more effectively, define and cope with underlying issues, insecurities, and low self-esteem. With a specialization in substance abuse, co-dependence, and co-occurring disorders, Tammy provides support for a broad range of concerns, including behavioral addictions, anger management, dysfunctional family systems, emotional regulation, and enhancing communication skills. Leveraging her extensive experience in therapy required for medical management, Tammy is committed to helping clients navigate the many challenges posed by life changes, including those heightened by the pandemic, such as strained relationships, work transitions, financial worries, isolation, and increased feelings of depression. She invites everyone to reach out and discover the tools that can help them feel more content and fulfilled in life.
Specialties
Addiction Anxiety Depression Family Stress Financial Stress Loneliness Managing Emotions Relationship Stress Work Stress
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Ashley Mannion-woodward

Ashley Mannion-woodward

Battle Creek, MI
Clinical Social Work/therapist, LMSW
Meet Ashley Mannion-Woodward, a dedicated clinical social worker and therapist who provides support to older teens, adults, and seniors navigating trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, sexuality, gender identity, pain, illness, and life transitions. Recognizing that life's challenges often serve as invitations for deeper understanding, Ashley helps clients explore their experiences in a compassionate space. Through a practical and holistic therapeutic style, she meets each individual where they are, fostering an environment devoid of judgment. Understanding the complexities of being human, Ashley addresses health and well-being from physical, spiritual, emotional, and mental perspectives. The therapeutic relationship she builds—rooted in safety, transparency, and compassion—is fundamental to the healing journey. With her guidance, clients cultivate greater self-awareness and learn to embrace their circumstances with increased ease. Ashley believes in the inherent capacity for joy, confidence, resilience, and compassion within every person. Her passion for helping others includes offering meditation instruction to further enhance personal growth and healing.
Specialties
Anxiety Chronic Pain Depression General Mental Health LGBTQ+ PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress
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Lacee Maree King

Lacee Maree King

Battle Creek, MI
Clinical Social Work/therapist, LLMSW
Lacee Maree King is a compassionate clinical social worker and therapist, holding an LLMSW and DP-C certification. With a deep commitment to supporting her clients, Lacee creates a welcoming and empathetic environment where individuals can explore their thoughts and feelings. Her expertise in clinical social work enables her to address a variety of mental health challenges, empowering her clients on their journey toward healing and personal growth. Lacee is dedicated to fostering positive change through tailored therapeutic approaches, cultivating resilience and well-being in each person she works with.
Joy Ziemke

Joy Ziemke

Battle Creek, MI
Clinical Social Work/therapist, MDIV
Joy Ziemke is a compassionate clinical social worker and therapist, holding credentials as a Master of Divinity, a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), and a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC). She understands that life presents everyone with difficult challenges—loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, and more. While individuals are not to blame for the struggles they face, they hold the power to respond to their circumstances. Joy believes that taking the first step by reaching out can be transformative. As a skilled counselor, she provides a safe and insightful environment, facilitating healing and empowerment. With her guidance, clients can learn effective skills, find new insights, and collaboratively work through whatever life brings their way.
Specialties
ADHD Anxiety Chronic Pain Depression PTSD/Trauma Sleeping Well
Cathy Cook

Cathy Cook

Battle Creek, MI
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Cathy Cook is a Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive credentials including MA, LPC, LLP, and Registered Dietitian. She provides a caring, confidential, and nonjudgmental environment for adolescents and adults to navigate issues related to disordered eating, depression, and significant life transitions like divorce, death, and grief. With a unique background as a Registered Dietitian, Cathy focuses on the emotional relationship individuals have with food, incorporating a whole-person approach through empirically supported treatments. She employs various therapeutic modalities, such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), helping clients to overcome obstacles and enhance their motivation for change. Cathy's knowledge and experience encompass working with clients facing challenges such as obesity, eating disorders, and grief, ultimately guiding them towards improved health, well-being, and the ability to live their best life.
Specialties
Anxiety Breakups Depression Eating Disorders Grief
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Marilyn Cooke Strobel

Marilyn Cooke Strobel

Battle Creek, MI
MED, LMSW
Marilyn Cooke Strobel is an experienced, compassionate, and highly skilled therapist. With expertise in treating depression, anxiety, and adjustment issues, she works with adults who are seeking assistance with marital, family, grief, and substance-related concerns. Marilyn is comfortable navigating diversity, spirituality, significant health challenges, and transitional life experiences. As a Certified Trauma Recovery Professional, she offers a safe and supportive environment for her clients to explore their healing journey.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Family Stress Grief Relationship Stress Spirituality
Java Holliday

Java Holliday

Battle Creek, MI
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Java Holliday, a licensed professional counselor with over 15 years of dedicated experience, understands that life presents challenges for everyone. She believes that each unique individual possesses the capacity for self-love and self-healing, yet recognizes that sometimes everyone requires a guiding hand on their journey. Her diverse professional background includes significant roles within the public school system and in mental health support, allowing her to connect with a wide range of clients during times of change and transition. Java has achieved remarkable success with her clientele, particularly young girls and women navigating issues such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, suicidal thoughts, post-traumatic stress disorder, and trauma. Many have found solace and relief through her compassionate and expert guidance. With Java by their side, individuals can take the first step towards healing and the life they have always desired, without needing to endure their struggles in isolation.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression PTSD/Trauma
Donald Horner

Donald Horner

Battle Creek, MI
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MALLP
Donald Horner is a compassionate Limited Licensed Psychologist who understands that making the decision to change can be challenging. He provides a supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions, allowing them to engage in meaningful discussions that lead to personal growth. With a wealth of experience, Donald has successfully assisted couples in repairing and strengthening their relationships. His extensive background in addictions treatment, particularly for gambling and substance abuse, enables him to offer insightful guidance to those facing these challenges. Additionally, Donald provides support to individuals struggling with depression and anxiety, drawing on his experience working with a diverse range of clients, including healthcare professionals, law enforcement, and first responders. He utilizes various therapy modalities such as Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to tailor his approach to each client's unique needs.
Specialties
Addiction Alcohol/Drug Use Anxiety Depression Relationship Stress
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Steve Silliman

Steve Silliman

Battle Creek, MI
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSED
Steve Silliman is a compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor, bringing a wealth of experience in supporting individuals and couples through challenging times. With a focus on Depression, Trauma, PTSD, and Anxiety, he employs a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to the unique needs of each client. His expertise includes Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Schema-Focused Therapy, and EMDR, among others. Steve believes in the healing power of expressive arts and is skilled in integrating creative methods into his practice to help clients process their emotions and experiences. He supports clients in both individual and relational contexts, fostering meaningful connections as they navigate their journeys toward mental wellness. With a deep understanding of existential concerns and a commitment to solution-focused strategies, Steve is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for growth and healing.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression PTSD/Trauma

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