Grand Ledge, MI Local Support & Community Resources

Kristy Blackmer is a dedicated counselor with a Master’s degree and LPC credentials who specializes in working with teens and adults dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, and marital and premarital counseling. In her practice, she creates a trusting environment where clients feel safe to share their thoughts, feelings, and ideas. By maintaining a positive focus, Kristy examines each person's current situation and collaborates on setting meaningful goals to help them live their best lives. Central to each client interaction is the importance of relationship-building. Kristy empowers her clients with essential skills to adapt and thrive by employing various techniques such as behavioral contracting, homework assignments, and positive thought processing, all aimed at promoting personal and professional success. Guided by a humanistic worldview, Kristy believes in the innate potential of each individual to achieve personal fulfillment. Her goal as a counselor is to help clients realize their full potential and cultivate a more balanced, enriched existence.

Shawn Shaltry, MA, LPC, is a dedicated counselor committed to guiding individuals through the complexities of trauma and the impacts of their past experiences. With a solid foundation gained from his service with the United States Air Force from 1995 to 2015, Shawn creates a nurturing environment where healing can flourish through strong relationships. He specializes in working with teens and adults facing challenges such as depression, trauma and PTSD, and anxiety. Utilizing a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, including Trauma-Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy, Christian Counseling, and Motivational Interviewing, Shawn offers a safe space for clients to explore their emotions and find a path towards healing.

Rebecca Dubord is a dedicated counselor who believes that therapy should be an empowering experience tailored to the individual needs of each client. Recognizing that everyone possesses unique experiences and beliefs, she utilizes an integrative approach to counseling, drawing from a diverse range of theories and therapeutic practices. Rebecca collaborates closely with her clients to identify their therapeutic goals and provides unwavering support to help them achieve these aspirations. Passionate about mental health, she is committed to helping individuals from preteens to seniors find their best path forward. As a limited licensed professional counselor, her expertise encompasses severe and persistent mental health disorders, substance use disorders, depression, and trauma. Rebecca strives to create a welcoming and safe environment where clients feel free to explore and process their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. She is dedicated to helping others realize their inherent strengths and facilitate the journey toward a brighter future.