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Telka Arend-Ritter 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
Questions? Email Telka at Therapy@TelkaArend-Ritter.com
2021 Update: Telka's services are now exclusively all Telemedicine. (Brief, solution-focused therapy services over the telephone).
- Telka is scheduling teletherapy services with current and former clients.
- 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 also offers training for therapists interested in learning her brief, solution-focused model while 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 treatment model was designed specifically for stress, depression, anxiety and problem relationships. In 2006 her 11 week program was approved as 22 credits in Social Work continuing education. Telka's approach blends neuroscience with practical and effective coping skills, mindfulness, CBT, CPT, DBT, and ACT.
In 2007, after working 23 years at St. Lawrence/Sparrow hospital outpatient mental health, Telka established a successful private practice with her spouse, also a mental health professional. They have one adult daughter and two French Bulldog grand-pups.
Mental Help Transitioning back from pandemic
please Vaccinate Yourself for the safety of our young children.
Summer 2021 update: Children under age 12 are not eligible for vaccinations at this time. They remain at risk of contracting and spreading this deadly virus. Vaccinated adults make the world a safer place for our children. Thank you for vaccination!
Resources on this website are offered to assist with the growing mental health needs of our community.
- 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/
- Additional Lansing area resources posted on this website
- 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
- 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.