Mindfulness-Based Therapy in Hillsdale, MI
From Darkness to Light
Helping individuals heal from grief, anxiety, and life transitions so they can regain confidence, trust themselves again, and move forward with clarity.
Gain Emotional Clarity
Unravel complex emotions, identify triggers, and develop coping strategies to achieve emotional balance.
Build Resilience & Confidence
Learn how to manage stress, anxiety, and self-doubt while cultivating a strong sense of self-worth.
Develop Healthy Boundaries
Break free from toxic cycles, set firm boundaries, and foster healthier connections with yourself and others.
You’re Not Alone, Even When it Feels Like it
Breaking Free from Emotional Struggles.
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, depression, or grief take hold. Many clients who work with me feel stuck in intrusive thoughts, self-doubt, or sadness, fearing change yet unable to continue as they are.
Common struggles:
- Persistent anxiety and depression that drain energy
- Grief that lingers, making it difficult to move forward
- Fear of being alone, leading to unhealthy attachments
- Prioritizing others while neglecting personal well-being
- Past traumas resurfacing, causing anger, guilt, and resentment
These challenges impact sleep, relationships, work, and well-being, leaving many feeling exhausted and disconnected. With the right support, healing is possible.
The Weight of Emotional Pain
When left unaddressed, these struggles can feel unbearable. Clients often describe:
- Sleepless nights or excessive fatigue
- Frequent tears and overwhelming sadness
- Isolation and loss of interest in activities they once loved
- Poor self-care and declining physical health
- A sense of hopelessness, as if they’ll never feel like themselves again
The burden of these emotions can feel endless, making it difficult to see a path forward.
Your Path to Healing
When you work with me, you will receive compassionate, mindfulness-based therapy to help navigate life’s challenges. Through this approach, you can:
- Understand and reframe negative thoughts
- Develop self-care habits that prioritize your well-being
- Build emotional resilience to handle difficulties with confidence
- Gain clarity, peace, and the ability to make empowering choices
You don’t have to stay stuck in fear, grief, or self-doubt. With the right support, you can create a path forward that leads to healing, strength, and the fulfilling life you deserve.
Expert Counseling with a Personal Touch
Why Choose Upward Spiral Counseling?
At Upward Spiral Counseling, clients receive support from someone who understands emotional struggles not just through education, but through lived experience. Starting this career later in life, Christina brings both professional expertise and personal wisdom, having navigated her own challenges and transformations. This depth of understanding allows her to connect with clients on a profound level, offering guidance rooted in both knowledge and empathy.
Professional Credentials & Approach
- LLPC – Limited License Professional Counselor
- Extensive research in mental and physical health
- Expertise in CBT, MBT, NLP, meditation, visualization, and spirituality
My APPROACH
A Unique Approach to Healing
Therapy here is not about endlessly revisiting past traumas. Instead, the focus is on:
Returning to Self
Reconnecting with one’s essence and true identity.
Living in the Present
Cultivating awareness of the mind-body connection.
Peeling Back the Layers
Uncovering personal wisdom and strength through self-exploration.
Clients are guided toward seeing themselves as sovereign beings, fully in charge of their growth and healing. The goal is not to "fix" but to help each individual reveal their pure creative light and step into their fullest potential in an upward spiral.
Services
What I Can Offer
Individual Therapy
One-on-one sessions tailored to address anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions with a personalized approach to healing.
Mindfulness & Stress Management
Learn meditation, visualization, and grounding techniques to reduce stress and cultivate emotional balance.
Trauma-Informed Counseling
A safe space to process past trauma, develop healthy coping strategies, and regain a sense of control over your life.
Take the First Step With Therapy in Hillsdale
You don't have to navigate this journey alone. If you’re ready to take the next step, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation so we can explore if working together feels like the right fit.
Schedule Your Free 15-Minute Consultation Today!
Let’s discuss your needs and how therapy can support your healing journey.
