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Telka Arend-Ritter P.C., LMSW Solution-Focused Counseling Services
Transform pain into purpose,
wounds into wisdom
inspire others to do the same.
Mental Health Teletherapy services
Teletherapy Services Only
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2021 Update: Telka's services are now limited to Telemedicine only. (Brief, solution-focused therapy services over the telephone).
- Telka is scheduling teletherapy services with current and former clients only, unable to accept new referrals.
- Telka's tools and video recommendations are available for self-help, stress management or for use with the health care provider of your choice. Telka is offering training for therapists interested in learning her brief, solution-focused model and improving CBT skills.
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What is a "Telka"?
2021 Bio update: Pronouns: She, her, hers. Telka has been serving the mental health needs of the Greater Lansing Community since 1985. Telka's brief, solution-focused, cognitive processing, cognitive-behavioral therapy program was designed specifically for the treatment of stress, depression, anxiety and problem relationships. In 2006 her CBT, CPT program was approved as 22 credits in Social Work continuing education. Telka's treatment approach blends neuroscience with practical and effective coping skills, mindfulness, CBT, CPT, DBT, and ACT.
In 2007, after working 23 years at St. Lawrence outpatient mental health/Sparrow hospital, Telka established a successful private practice in East Lansing, Michigan with her spouse, also a mental health professional. They have one adult daughter and two French Bulldog grand-pups.
Options for Mental Health Services During Coronavirus
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Telka's brief, solution-focused CBT services are only available as teletherapy over the phone. Although Telka is busy accommodating service requests from current and former clients, and is not able to accommodate new clients at this time, she has included numerous resources on this website to assist with the growing mental health needs of our community. Help fight the spread of Covid with the COVIDAlert app
- Free emotional support via phone 24/7 is available by calling 888-535-6136 then prompt 8.
- Michigan State University Offers Parenting Classes and other mental Health Support via Zoom.
- Need assistance with Domestic violence in Michigan? https://www.michigan.gov/voices4/
- Stay calm, stay mindful. Free app to help calm yourself now offered for Michigan residents through headspace. https://www.headspace.com/mi
- National Alliance of Mental Illness: NAMI Lansing offers Zoom Support
- Use Telka's resources with the health care provider of your choice.
- Teletherapy is not appropriate treatment of medical mental health emergencies including presenting a danger to self or others. Call 911 or report to Community Mental Health with a mental health medical emergencies.
Disclaimer
This site is not intended to substitute or replace medical care
Telka's tools, resources and recommendations are not a substitute for mental health treatment or intended to be used as medical care. This site is not intended to diagnose or treat psychiatric or medical conditions. Always consult your own health care professional for the treatment of mental illness.
Call 911 or report to the nearest emergency room when in crisis
Report to the nearest emergency room when you have a mental health emergency. Telka does not offer emergency services or crisis intervention. Telka is not a physician, does not prescribe medication.