Pontiac, MI Local Support & Community Resources

Shawyn Moldowan, a counselor with an MA and LLPC, specializes in supporting teenagers and young adults navigating extreme emotions, loneliness, sadness, and social anxiety. Recognizing that adolescents and young adults manage daily stressors differently than older adults, Shawyn is dedicated to assisting those who are struggling by helping them sort through their challenging emotions and develop healthy coping strategies. With a strong emphasis on creating a safe and empathetic therapeutic environment, she draws upon her expertise in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness healing to foster natural healing and personal growth. Shawyn offers innovative therapy options, including creative arts, adventure therapy, mindfulness practices, and sound and music therapy, along with traditional counseling methods tailored to meet each client’s unique needs. She believes that finding the right therapist is essential for forging a meaningful connection that enhances the counseling experience and supports the journey towards healing and strength.

Beautiful Mind Therapy Services is dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families who are invested in their personal and relational growth. Clients seeking insight, enhanced skills, and positive outcomes will find a welcoming environment that emphasizes solution-oriented approaches and transformative change, aiming to break generational cycles. Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the practice addresses critical issues such as trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, career transitions, marriage and family dynamics, substance use disorders, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), as well as grief and loss. At Beautiful Mind, the focus is on the people, ensuring that clients receive compassionate support during life’s challenging transitions. Therapy is viewed as a partnership in which clients are equipped with practical tools and skills, empowering them to face their challenges with resilience and ultimately achieve successful outcomes.

Amy Hoover is a dedicated clinical social worker and therapist, committed to helping individuals improve their lives and relationships. She specializes in providing support for those who are solution-oriented, seeking to make positive changes and break generational patterns while addressing emotional and impulse control. With over 5 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults, Amy has effectively guided clients through a range of challenges, from behavioral issues in young children to emotional struggles faced by adolescents and adults. Trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), she is passionate about creating a safe and non-judgmental environment, grounded in a dialectical philosophy. Recognizing the strength it takes to seek help, Amy is eager to support her clients as they navigate life’s challenges, helping them process past experiences and encouraging them to take the crucial first steps toward their goals. Amy embodies the belief that many of life's greatest accomplishments occur one step at a time, and she is here to walk with you on that journey.