Therapist

Nancy Meyering-Zerns

Nancy Meyering-Zerns

Contact Nancy: nmeyeringzerns@lakemicounseling.org

Biography

Have you found that life is hard, filled with tough choices, and loneliness? For so many of us, this has become our everyday reality- as the isolation of working from home and the separation from both family and friends is starting to take its toll on our well-being. In all walks of life feelings of anger, depression, anxiety, conflict, grief, loneliness and various combinations of all of the above can bubble over, causing untold hurt. This pain may leave us feeling withdrawn, abandoned, and unsupported; isolated from both our inner selves, and those around us. This is where I can help! As a mental health professional, I can offer a level of support that your loved ones cannot provide, offering insight and guidance when other measures have fallen short.

As a Licensed Master’s Level Social Worker, I graduated from Western Michigan University in 2011. During the past 6 years, I have worked with those who have faced crisis and trauma, supporting them in their worst moments, as well as celebrating their many accomplishments- such as overcoming ongoing issues with anxiety and sleep problems; traumatic experiences, and panic attacks. Not only do I feel as though I have a professional obligation assisting clients in overcoming their fears, and adverse experiences; I also feel as though I have a personal obligation to my clients, and the work that we do together in order to ensure that each and every individual is celebrated for their strengths.

Within my work, I strive to combine a compassionate, accepting, humanistic approach with my experience, education, and creativity, in order to cultivate a counseling experience that is down-to-earth, and realistic. First and foremost I believe in working in partnership with you, utilizing your strengths to help you sort out your challenges and achieve your goals using your biological, psychological, social and spiritual needs to identify what you hope for and outline the unique needs you wish to pursue. My counseling approach ranges from cognitive-behavioral, solutions focused, trauma focused cognitive behavior and client centered therapy. However, I often adjust my technique to personalize and to assist you in healing from trauma, building self-worth, and improving communication in your relationships, as well as focusing on building and improving your current situation, in addition to working with you to achieve your future goals.

Overall, I encourage growth, self-awareness, understanding and self-care; using strategies of mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness and relationship enhancement, all the while helping you learn and practice self-love and acceptance, constructive anger, and taking responsibility for your self-care, valuing yourself, and making yourself a priority.

Other Team Members

Lindsey Brace

Therapist

Lindsey Brace

I will work with you to learn how to cope with life’s challenges and ultimately make positive and meaningful change. We are equal partners in this journey to find wellness and build a better ‘you’!

Marci Gleason

Therapist

Marci Gleason

As a clinician I take a holistic approach, making sure to take into consideration all aspects of your life. I believe in taking a strengths-based perspective to give you the courage and motivation to implement the changes you wish to make in your life. I am here to help empower you to create the life you want to live.

Sarah Moneta

Therapist

Sarah Moneta

When searching for a therapist, it’s important to feel an authentic connection with them. I will strive to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make the change you are looking for.

Brianna Watts

Therapist

Brianna Watts

As you embark on this therapeutic journey it is my goal to make you feel empowered, heard, understood, and to provide a safe and positive environment. We will learn and grow together as we discuss your difficulties and highlight your strengths. I believe developing a strong and positive therapeutic relationship is a huge part of making your therapeutic journey successful. I’m focused on meeting you where you are at and help you realize the strength within yourself because I firmly believe that you are the expert of your own life.

Nancy Meyering-Zerns

Therapist

Nancy Meyering-Zerns

Overall, I encourage growth, self-awareness, understanding and self-care; using strategies of mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness and relationship enhancement, all the while helping you learn and practice self-love and acceptance, constructive anger, and taking responsibility for your self-care, valuing yourself, and making yourself a priority.

Daniel Newberger

Therapist

Daniel Newberger

I use techniques from Brief Strategic Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I am very task oriented in my approach to therapy. I look forward to working with you and helping you create a plan to achieve your goals.

Kaili Ball

Therapist

Kaili Ball

I strive to create an environment in which we identify where change is needed while highlighting the strengths you already possess. I value building trust, fostering connection, and embracing vulnerability with my clients. I firmly believe in providing an authentic, accepting, and affirming space to achieve the outcomes most important to you. I enjoy supporting clients with skills including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused, and Mindfulness based approaches.

Bethany Miller

Therapist

Bethany Miller

As a licensed counselor, I can help provide that objective insight and support along the way. I believe in down-to- earth strategies that can be used in practical ways. My approach is on solution-focused techniques, with an emphasis on assisting clients with finding the balance in their lives between taking care of themselves while maintaining healthy personal relationships with others. I believe in clients setting their own goals in a safe and judgement-free environment.

Thomas Brace

Business Manager

Thomas Brace

Michelle Witkowski

Office Administrator

Michelle Witkowski

Olivia Brooks-McLaughlin

Therapist

Olivia Brooks-McLaughlin

I work from a humanistic approach where I aim to understand my clients from their own intersecting identities and upbringing. I utilize a range of techniques, namely cognitive-behavior therapy, and psychodynamic therapy techniques so that I can blend the past with the present and begin to reframe toward the future. I work with all my clients to help improve self-esteem and begin their own journey of self-healing, growth, and acceptance.

Lindsay Dalman

Therapist

Lindsay Dalman

My approach to counseling is humanistic and client- centered. I believe that building trust and a professional working relationship is crucial in creating positive change. In our sessions I will use an integrative and strengths-based approach to our work together. A combination of mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and other techniques will be used to help you achieve your counseling goals.

Cadi Palmreuter

Cadi Palmreuter

As a therapist, I provide person-centered and strength-based approaches. I work to encourage and support my clients so they never feel alone. I also utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approaches to educate clients on how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can influence one another and the effects that these domains can have on our mental health.

Rachel Dziabuda

Therapist

Rachel Dziabuda

I take an eclectic and person-centered approach to therapy. I often utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), feminist, and multicultural therapy modalities. Additionally, I utilize Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), one of the most effective methods for treating PTSD. Simply put, we will work together to identify barriers in your life and the best ways we can address them.

Margaret Becker

Margaret Becker

I practice a strengths-based method to help build motivation for change while emphasizing what is already going well as I find it more successful and encouraging for clients. I find that humor can help in learning to find perspective and joy, even during challenging circumstances.

Dane Addington

Therapist

Dane Addington

My clinical interests include resiliency training, motivational interviewing, stress management, substance abuse, depression, PTSD, relationship issues, and working with fellow service members. Some of the modalities I utilize include motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, person-centered therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I look forward to hearing from you and working with you!