Online Counseling in Michigan: Connecting you to hope and healing with decades of experience
Ready for change?
Our practice was built on successfully connecting clients to real, lasting growth in a timely way so that you can experience relief as quickly as possible.
Feeling disconnected?
Here’s your chance to change that. We use research-proven therapy approaches like EMDR, CBT, EFP, Action Therapy, Mindfulness Counseling and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to help clients experience significant healing in a short period of time.
It’s time for things to be different…Telehealth is a space just for you.
“I attended an anxiety and stress reduction class your therapist taught 5 years ago and still carry in my purse her list of simple tips. They have changed my life!”
- Workshop Student
Our Approach to Therapy
Our lead therapist, Jill Rainwater, LPC, has a warm, trustworthy and conversational style, mixed with a sense of humor to keep the endorphins firing even as she and clients do very hard work together. Jill also provides training and consulting to therapists across the state, so she can connect you to great resources both in our practice and outside of it.
Jill uses an intensive-style therapy approach which basically means it is entirely customized to you. Want to move through change and toward healing faster? We can schedule 3-4 sessions in one weekend. Want to have time in between sessions to work on goals and action steps? Weekly virtual therapy might be the best fit for you. Want to connect with art or movement or a therapy animal as a part of the healing process? Her mix of CBT and experiential learning could be just what you need.
Jill helps clients stay very goal-oriented during our work, and if at any point she believes another therapist with a different approach could help you more quickly or more completely, she will let you know that and can help facilitate a smooth transition so that your progress expands. It’s important to our practice that your time is never wasted and that you have the opportunity to achieve the most healing in the shortest window, and we would love to be a part of your journey as you do just that.
We asked Jill, how is therapy with her different?
In 2004, when I was a brand new clinician, a more seasoned therapist told me “regardless of what some may say, there is no replacement for years of experience.”
I’ve seen that play out over the years in various ways. Years of experience professionally for me has meant training in EMDR and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, making me both more effective and more efficient for my clients.
Years of experience personally has meant weathering my own storms - of chronic illness, caregiving and workplace transition - and experiencing firsthand what I think makes the best therapy possible to help people navigate life challenges.
I’m committed to best practices which has included completing the testing and ongoing continuing education to become certified and maintain certification with the National Board of Certified Counselors (which is optional in the United States), and taking and teaching ongoing Anti-Racism workshops.
I also enjoy working with leaders and find that my experience sets me up well to support their unique needs. I recently completed four years of coaching in Jo Saxton’s Global Leadership Program where I grew tremendously and learned all kinds of strategies and skills to help my clients in leadership roles and trying to overcome perfectionism.
As you identify your highest needs and most important goals, I look forward to speaking with you to see if my experience is the right fit for your best success.
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It all begins with hoping for change. Maybe you want to experience relief from anxiety. Maybe you want to launch a new career. Maybe you want to parent better or have deeper friendships. EMDR can help you work through stuck places to make room for the change you’ve been wanting.
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All types of clients experience a sense of belonging here. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We are committed to inclusion, anti-racism, LGBTQIA+ advocacy and anti-ableism and our treatments and case conceptualizations reflect those commitments.
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Intensive Therapy, the approach we offer, is not an appropriate form of therapy for clients who have been recently hospitalized, or are experiencing self harm, sucidial thoughts or misusing substances. There are, however, amazing therapists throughout our state who work with all of those issues and we would be happy to help connect you with them if you ask.
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No waiting list!
Available on weekends, weekdays and evenings
Most often in 90 minute increments, but tailored to you
Range in cost from $165 to $695 per day depending on length and your scheduling preference
Utilize research-proven modalities to help you get the quickest and most thorough results that last
Questions you might have
to see if we are the right practice for you:
Specialties that Bring Hope and Help
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EMDR
We offer somatic and attachment focused Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, or S.A.F.E. EMDR.
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Equine Therapy
We offer Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy using the PATH International model. Our therapist is also a certified instructor through PATH.
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Intensives
Intensives are customized therapy experiences that can give you quick, lasting results using research-based models of therapy.
Clinical Experience
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Jillian Rainwater, LPC
Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling from Richmont Graduate University in 2005
Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Michigan
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National Certified Counselor, National Board of Certified Counselors
Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor, PATH International
Certified Parenting Educator, Active Parenting
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Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR
Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol of Trauma Therapy
Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy
Active Parenting
Jo Saxton’s Global Leadership Coaching
Jacquette Timmon’s Financial Behaviorism
Play Therapy
Clinical Supervision
Implicit Bias
Anti-Racism
Eating Disorders
Infertility
Supporting Clients Facing Medical Challenges
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety and Panic
Gender-Affirming Care
Perimenopause and Menopause
Art Therapy
Helping Survivors of Hate Crimes
Crisis Management
Highly Sensitive Persons
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Anxiety and Phobias
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
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National Board of Certified Counselors
Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship
Change is possible. Connect to hope and change today by starting your therapy journey.
“Jill not only sees clients herself, but also trains other medical professionals in best practices. Her focus on wellness and research-based anxiety reduction strategies has benefitted social workers, counselors, nurses, physicians and many other health professionals over the years. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from her!”
-Grand Rapids Community College