Georgiann Hess, LMSW
CLINICAL THERAPIST
She/Her
Locations: East Lansing, Online
Specialties:
Anxiety + OCD
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Chronic Illness + Pain
Trauma + EMDR
Works With: Adults
Email: georgiann@rootedcounselingmi.com
Hey there,
I BELIEVE WE ARE CREATED FOR CONNECTEDNESS, AND ALL NEED OTHERS TO WALK ALONGSIDE US ESPECIALLY DURING DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES. I BECAME A SOCIAL WORKER TO BE A PART OF THAT PROCESS AND TO HOLD SPACE FOR VULNERABILITY.
Ultimately, I desire to create a nonjudgmental environment for clients to come as they are and explore their experiences and emotions so they can show up abundantly to the life they have. I feel incredibly privileged when individuals take the courageous step to reach out for support and trust me with their unique stories of being human.
I have training in utilizing a variety of evidenced-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness. I aim for a culturally competent, trauma-informed, strengths-based, collaborative, holistic practice, and I am always learning. With interested clients, I am also able to utilize a faith-based approach.
I have experience working with adults who come with concerns for anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, disordered eating and body image, life transitions, relational stressors, grief and loss, and chronic medical conditions.
Outside of work, you’ll find me trying to keep up with my spouse and three young children- and if I have time for anything else I like to spend time with friends, gardening, calligraphy, and listening to podcasts while cooking or driving. Life is beautiful and sometimes terrible, and I’m so grateful we don’t have to do it alone.
Education: I received my Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from Western Michigan University and my Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) from Cedarville University.
