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My name is Amy Plettner and I have 7 years professional experience. I received my masters degree in social work from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee.

Life can feel especially heavy when you are carrying anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship stress, family expectations, or the pressure of balancing different cultural worlds. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing virtual therapy to adults in Illinois and Michigan, with a particular interest in supporting South Asian adults, women, and professionals.

I offer therapy in English, Hindi, and Urdu. My goal is to create a welcoming space where you feel understood as a whole person—including your culture, identity, family relationships, values, and life experiences. You do not have to minimize what you are feeling or explain why your cultural and family circumstances matter.

Welcome! I'm Trisha. I've worked as a therapist and non-profit leader for nearly 30 years. I have experience in clinical work and child welfare. I strongly believe that you can't pour from an empty cup. Many of us don't care for ourselves as well as we do those around us. You've taken the biggest step already by seeking support. My goal is to walk alongside you in your journey to being the best version of you.

Hello, I’m Ryann. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of experience in the field, including work in community mental health, developmental disability services, and more than a decade in hospice and palliative care. Those experiences shape the steadiness and non-judgmental presence I bring to therapy today.

I work primarily with women, LGBTQIA+ adults, neurodivergent adults, and older adults navigating relational harm, grief, loss, and major life transitions. Relational harm may include painful childhood experiences, controlling or abusive relationships, or environments and systems marked by discrimination, racism, ableism, anti-LGBTQIA+ bias, or chronic invalidation.

I have my Master's degree in Social Work and have worked with clients for over 30 years. I provide a safe environment in order for you to feel comfortable and work toward your goals.

Welcome! My name is Jennifer, and I am the founder of Strides for Empowerment. While I have been practicing within the clinical mental health field for the past three years, my journey within the human services and the helping field spans over 21 years. I am dedicated to creating a warm, judgement-free space where you feel heard.

Education & Background

I earned my Master of Arts (MA) in counseling from Oakland University. Beyond traditional therapy setting I have extensive background in working with mandated clients. I also hold a nationally renowned certificate from the National Anger Management Association (NAMA) as a Certified Parent Teacher Specialist.

Clinical Specialties

Throughout my career, I have developed deep expertise in helping individuals navigate complex life challenges.

My core areas of specialty include:

Trauma, anxiety and stress management, depression and mood support, substance use and addiction recovery and co-occurring disorders (meaning mental health and substance use simultaneously).

Whether you are looking to heal from past trauma, manage daily anxiety, or navigate a difficult life transition, we will work together at your own pace to build the tools you need one stride at a time. I look forward to connecting with you.

I approach therapy with respect, curiosity, and a bit of humor. I offer trauma-informed care which has led me to work with people who have gone through hard times and survived. I earned my master’s degree from Michigan State University and have stayed in the East Lansing area since then, working in local residential treatment facilities for teens and in an outpatient intensive treatment program with adults. I have spent the last 15 years working with adults in crisis, whether that is temporary situations like relationship issues or more chronic conditions.

Healing is possible, and you don't have to face it alone.

I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), two highly effective, evidence-based approaches for overcoming trauma, anxiety, and distressing life experiences.