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Taking that first step into therapy isn’t always easy. It takes courage and sometimes a little, or big, leap. That being said, we’re so glad you’re here!
A reminder for the journey
Therapy isn’t about becoming someone else. It’s about becoming more fully yourself.
Online Therapy in Michigan Compassionate support for anxiety, trauma, parenting stress, perfectionism, and reconnecting with yourself.
Specialties
Anxiety Therapy
Anxiety can take many forms, from perfectionism and overthinking to intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, or irritability. It may also show up through controlling behaviors, impulsivity, dissociation, or feeling overstimulated by daily life. No matter how it appears, anxiety is often your mind and body’s way of signaling that you’ve been carrying too much on your own.
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Imposter Syndrome
Imposter Syndrome makes even the most accomplished person feel like they’re not good enough. You may find yourself doubting your abilities, overachieving to prove your worth, or attributing success to luck instead of effort. This constant self-criticism can leave you feeling disconnected from confidence and incapable of celebrating your own wins.
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Trauma Therapy
Trauma can stem from painful experiences like childhood wounds, abuse, or loss, and it often lingers in both body and mind. It may show up as flashbacks, hyper-vigilance, disconnection, or feelings of shame that seem to arise out of nowhere. Healing is about finding safety in the present, honoring your story, and slowly reclaiming the parts of yourself that once felt lost.
Learn MoreHowever you arrive, overwhelmed, uncertain, guarded, or ready for something deeper, therapy can help you begin making sense of what you have been carrying.
Additional Areas of Focus
ADHD
Living with ADHD can feel like your mind is always racing, making it difficult to focus, stay organized, or follow through on tasks. This often leads to frustration, self-doubt, or the sense that you’re constantly “falling behind.” With support, you can learn strategies that honor how your brain works while building confidence in your strengths.
Health Conditions
Managing a chronic health condition can take a toll not just on your body, but on your mental and emotional well-being. The ongoing stress, fatigue, or uncertainty can leave you feeling isolated, discouraged, or misunderstood. Therapy offers space to process these challenges, strengthen resilience, and reconnect with a sense of hope and identity beyond your diagnosis.
Life Transitions
Major life changes, whether exciting, unexpected, or painful, can stir up feelings of anxiety, grief, or disconnection. Transitions like moving, career shifts, relationships, or entering new seasons of life can leave you questioning your sense of direction or stability. Therapy provides a grounding place to process these shifts, find clarity, and move forward with confidence.
You do not have to wait until everything feels impossible to reach out. Support can begin right where you are.
Techniques Used
CBT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps you recognize and reframe unhelpful thought patterns that impact your mood and behavior. With CBT, you’ll learn practical tools to shift your perspective and take action toward healthier patterns.
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Mindfulness
Mindfulness grounds you in the present moment and helps you tune into your body and intuition. This practice builds self-trust, reduces stress, and creates space for compassion toward yourself.
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Somatic
Somatic techniques explore how trauma and stress are stored in the body and learn practices to release them. Somatic work helps regulate emotions, reduce anxiety, and restore a sense of safety in your body.
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Inner Child Healing
Inner Child Healing focuses on reconnecting with the parts of yourself that were hurt or ignored in the past. By nurturing your inner child, you can heal old wounds and create more authentic self-connection today.
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DBT
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy builds skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships. DBT helps you find balance and create a life worth living.
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SFT
Solution Focused Therapy helps you identify what’s working and build on your strengths. This future-focused approach emphasizes small, actionable steps toward the life you want.
ACT
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is an action-oriented approach that helps you accept difficult emotions while committing to choices that align with your values and goals.
Adlerian
Adlerian Therapy explores how early life experiences shape personality, purpose, and belonging. Adlerian work fosters resilience, meaning, and healthier relationships.
This list of services and specialties is a brief overview. If you are looking for something else or are unsure of what you need, please contact me with any questions to determine if I would still be a good fit. If not, I can work with you to help find a therapist who is the best fit.
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I have to say before I begin; I have had many a therapist in my day. I’ve participated in a wide range of modalities. Every one left me feeling like I wasn’t getting anywhere. I was ready to give up, but I hit a rough patch and really needed help with my mental health.
I decided to try one last time. I reached out to Empowering Optimism Therapy on a whim, and they have not disappointed me.
Ms. Bost is the best therapist I have ever seen. She makes me feel like my goals truly are achievable. Every session I leave feeling better than when I came in. She is truly helping me change my life. I came in ready and willing to do the work, and with her help I’ve come so far.
Thank you, Empowering Optimism Therapy. Everything is in the name; I feel very Empowered and far more Optimistic than I had ever hoped to be.