Christy Sawyer (she/her), LLMSW

Ages Seen: 5+

Certifications: DP-C

Treatment Focus: Anxiety, Depression, Substance Abuse, Play Therapy, ADHD, Couples, Family, Relationship Issues, Family Issues

If your life led you to reading my bio, then perhaps you are ready to start a new journey. As a therapist I believe in change and meeting a client where they are to assist them with taking the next steps to help them with the changes they want to make in their life.  I believe that people need supportive environments and a place that is judgement free to deal with obstacles they have faced in life and to explore how to heal from them.

Before I became a therapist, I was a first responder as an EMT and 911 telecommunicator, in these positions I was there to help people on some of the worst days of their lives. Seeing the emotional and mental toll that this took on people motivated me, when I returned to school, to become a therapist.  I received my Master’s degree in Social Work from Saginaw Valley State University.

I have experience working with children who have experienced trauma or disruptions in their family lives. I also have experience working in behavioral health, with clients suffering from substance abuse, trauma, along with numerous co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and bipolar disorder.

I have always had the desire to understand human thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Through gaining my Masters in Social Work came the realization that when human beings experience life stressors or trauma, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel. My passion is to help my clients to find healthy coping skills, positive perceptions of themselves as people, and to strengthen their support system.

I know that no single approach is the right fit for every client. Therefore, there are numerous different approaches I may use in therapy to assist a client including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Psychoeducation, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.

Give Creekside Counseling a call today and we can help you get started on your new journey.