Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in Portage, MI
Family Matters Counseling has been dedicated to empowering individuals and families through compassionate mental health services for over three decades. Our practice combines evidence-based methodologies with personalized care, addressing a wide spectrum of emotional and relational challenges. Specializing in Gottman-trained couples therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, we help clients navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, and communication breakdowns. With a focus on practical tools and sustainable growth, our experienced team serves Portage, MI and surrounding communities, prioritizing client empowerment and long-term well-being.Our commitment to confidentiality and ethical practice ensures a safe space for personal transformation. Through strategic family interventions and individual counseling, we address contemporary mental health concerns while maintaining a holistic understanding of client needs. Our founder's 34 years of clinical expertise inform every aspect of our service delivery, from initial assessment to treatment completion.
Services
Couples Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Family Counseling
Anxiety Management
Depression Counseling
Teen Therapy
Trauma Counseling
Highlights and features
- We offer 34 years of clinical experience in mental health counseling
- Our team utilizes evidence-based methods like Gottman therapy and CBT
- We provide specialized care for couples, adults, and teens
- Our services address complex issues including trauma and OCD
- We focus on empowering clients with practical, lasting solutions
Services
Couples Therapy
Specialized Gottman-trained therapy for couples facing communication breakdowns, infidelity, and relational conflicts. Our evidence-based approach builds trust and conflict resolution skills through structured sessions focusing on emotional connection and practical problem-solving techniques. Ideal for partners seeking to strengthen relationships or navigate separation challenges.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Targeted treatment for anxiety, depression, and OCD using proven cognitive restructuring techniques. Sessions focus on identifying negative thought patterns and developing coping strategies through structured exercises and homework assignments. Effective for clients seeking practical solutions to persistent mental health challenges.
Teen Counseling
Specialized support for teens dealing with social anxiety, academic pressure, identity issues, and family conflicts. Our approach combines strategic interventions with skill-building exercises to improve emotional regulation and decision-making. Sessions create safe spaces for adolescents to explore challenges while developing coping mechanisms.
Family Counseling
Structured interventions addressing family dynamics and intergenerational conflicts. Using brief strategic methods, we help families establish healthier communication patterns and resolve power struggles. Particularly effective for households dealing with teen behavioral issues or transitional life changes.
Trauma Counseling
Specialized therapy for trauma recovery including PTSD and complex trauma from relationships or life events. Our Gottman-certified trauma treatment integrates cognitive and emotional processing techniques to restore psychological balance and rebuild trust in personal relationships.
People
Theresa Britton
Licensed Master Social Worker
34-year experienced therapist specializing in couples counseling and CBT. Gottman level 3 trained with expertise in relationship therapy and mental health disorders. University of Michigan graduate committed to client empowerment through evidence-based practices.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide couples therapy, CBT for anxiety/depression, family counseling, trauma treatment, and teen therapy specializing in relational and emotional challenges.
Do you accept insurance?
We work with clients to verify insurance benefits and explain financial obligations prior to treatment commencement.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
Our primary methods include Gottman-trained couples therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and brief strategic family interventions.
How experienced are your therapists?
Our lead therapist has 34 years of clinical experience and specialized training in treating relationship issues and mental health disorders.
What issues do you commonly address?
We specialize in relationship conflicts, anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, teen challenges, and life transition difficulties.
