Joan Ledford

Joan Ledford

Licensed Professional Counselor (231) 342-3458

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About Me

I begin sessions with a person-centered or client-centered approach. From there, we may focus on talk therapy, use of motivational interviewing, counseling techniques, and learning new coping skills. BetterHelp supplies us with excellent worksheets and journaling activities. Please let me know if you would like a particular worksheet or activity.
My background includes counseling children and adults of all ages as well as an emphasis working with families during the childbearing years. My work experience includes helping clients living with a variety of symptoms and concerns. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek help in identifying needs and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support you in that journey
My skills include familiarity with Biblical counseling, Christian counseling methods, and I am happy to collaborate with clients who request these skills as part of our time together.

Orientation & Focus

Modalities

Couples, Families

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

  • Anger management
  • Career difficulties
  • Coaching
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Pain Management
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety

Conditions Treated

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Blended Families
  • Career Issues
  • Caregiver Stress
  • Chronic Pain & Illness
  • Communication Problems
  • Coping Skills
  • Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Forgiveness
  • Grief & Loss
  • Guilt & Shame
  • Isolation & Loneliness
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • OCD
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Pregnancy & Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Women's Issues
  • Workplace Issues

Treatment Options

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Locations

Main Location

4591 W 4 Rd # 230
Buckley, Michigan 49620

Secondary Location

806 Hastings St Ste F
Traverse City, Michigan 49686
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