Karen Bester (Perspectives Therapy Services) LLMSW

(she/her)

Accepting Clients

Each person is unique, and I enjoy building a relationship that sets in motion your healing potential.

Clinical Social Worker in Brighton, MI
Supervised by Beth Kennedy, LMSW

Services

  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I see clients of all ages who are struggling with a range of behavioral, emotional, psychological, and relationship concerns.

My Background and Approach

As a therapist, I offer a safe and supportive environment while building a therapeutic collaboration with my clients. Each person is unique, and I enjoy building a relationship that sets in motion their healing potential. The fact that you are considering therapy confirms that you believe that your situation can progress in a positive direction. Feelings of anxiety, depression, being stuck, uncomfortable, or lost can impact our lives and cause a lot of pain. I encourage you to be your authentic self as we, together, navigate these emotions and develop a strong sense of self and coping skills. I provide a personalized approach to therapy, focusing on my clients’ strengths and utilizing solution focused techniques to acquire the tools needed to achieve a client’s specific goals. I feel honored to do this work, and I understand that it takes courage and faith to take the steps needed to work toward those goals.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Family Systems
  • Family Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Sandplay Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Sand Tray Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Anxiety Depression Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence

Other Issues

  • ADHD Therapists
  • Adoption Issues
  • Attachment
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Child Issues
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LLMSW, State of Michigan · #6801107209
Supervision
Supervised by Beth Kennedy, LMSW
Years in practice
6 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • McLaren Health Advantage

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

2200 Genoa Business Park Drive
Suite 100
Brighton, MI 48114
810-494-7180

Access & Transport

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance (ADA compliant)
  • Gender-neutral bathrooms
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At A Glance

  • Experience: 6 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $185 - 225/session

Info

Email Karen
2200 Genoa Business Park Drive
Suite 100
Brighton, MI 48114

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