Veronica Speikes

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially when anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma has begun to affect daily life. I offer a steady, welcoming space where you can talk through what is happening and what you hope will feel different, at a pace that feels manageable. I work with adults and seniors in individual therapy, including people navigating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and trauma or PTSD. I believe your experiences, strengths, and goals belong at the center of our work. My background includes behavioral health, healthcare, and community-based settings, and I bring three years of experience to that work. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Board-Approved Clinical Supervisor (LCSW-S). I earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a Master of Social Work from Western Michigan University.

I aim to create a warm, collaborative relationship and work from a strengths-based, trauma-informed perspective. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, choosing tools in conversation with you rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all plan. Together, we can identify what matters most, recognize the strengths you already bring, and choose practical next steps that fit your goals

Your first session is an opportunity to share what brought you to therapy and what you hope will change. You can talk at a pace that feels comfortable; you do not have to explain everything at once. We will begin identifying goals and discuss how I can best support you, so the work starts with what feels most important to you.