Jenna Genereaux, LMSW

 Jenna graduated from Ferris State University  with a Master of Social Work degree in August 2016. She has 7 years of clinical counseling experience, 5 of which are post grad . She is fully licensed in the state of Michigan. Jenna opened Illuminate My Life Counseling in August 2017.  Jenna is  also a CSTIP (Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional).

Jenna  has been touched by many events including facing the foster care system as both a child and foster parent. These experiences have lead her towards her professional interests in clinical therapy. Jenna has training in TF-CBT through her internship experience with the Children's Advocacy Center.  She has also taken trainings in reasoning, ethics, assessment and pain managements, and human trafficking.

Jenna  also developed an educational focus on family dynamics and began working with a local middle school to gain experience. Jenna has experience working with those facing several barriers such as Depression, Anxiety, Domestic violence, Trauma, and more. She has worked with population's from 5-102 years old.

For fun, Jenna enjoys spending time with her husband and children. She has a weightlifting routine and admits to feeling best when she is "moving her body". She also enjoys time at the beach with her favorite season being summer!

Psychotherapy: Sex and Couples therapy,  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Experiential Therapy, Walk and Talk Integration

Jenna currently accepts  Meridian, McLaren, BCBS,  BCN, Priority Health, GTB Potawatomi, Auto Insurance and offers cash pay options.  

Animals are proven to be helpful with mental health. Honey often sits in on sessions to allow clients to pet her. She can help with anxiety and depression and other mental health symptoms. Honey is still a pup, and is currently in training to be a successful counseling office pup. 

Honey enjoys being pet, fed, snuggled and played with. When Honey is tired, she needs her space to rest. Honey loves spending time with clients.

In order for Honeysuckle to join you in session, you must read over liability and consent form, along with giving a signature to acknowledge the rules provided. 

Feel free to enjoy Honey's company! :) (Kingsley office only) 

Alisha has been trained to work with insurance companies, provide knowledge about billing and to tackle any extra task we throw as her! If you have any questions in regards to your co-pay, deductible or any bills you are responsible for in relation to your therapy sessions, Alisha is the one to contact!

Alisha is a mother, daughter, friend and wife. She enjoys spending time with her family.  Alisha also enjoys being involved in the community! She has three dogs, two of which are St Bernard's.  She is always open to learning new things about her job. 

Alisha works to verify client insurance, communicate client payments,  submits claims and ensures that the company is being paid so that IMLC can continue to support their clients and staff. 

Currently accepts: Meridian, McLaren, BCBS,  BCN, Priority Health, GTB Potawatomi, Auto Insurance and cash pay options.   

Out of Network Services: Clients are responsible for paying up front. Alisha will provide client with a "super-bill"  to turn into their insurance company for reimbursement (this does not guarantee reimbursement). Clients are encouraged to reach out to their insurance representative to ask about reimbursement for out of network services. 

Kacie obtained her Bachelor of Social Work from Saginaw Valley State University and her Masters in clinical Social Work degree from Ferris State University. Kacie has spent 10+ years navigating the mental health field and foster care system while advocating for others.  Most recently, Kacie spent three years facilitating clinical therapy in practice.

Kacie is EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) trained and has large experience work with trauma, TBI (traumatic brain injury), anxiety and depression as well as an array of other mental health disorders. Kacie enjoys helping individuals, couples, and small groups of all ages, however, her focus is in working with the pre-teen and teenage population (10 – 17 years). 

Kacie loves photography and getting outside to spend time in nature whenever given the chance! She finds benefit in bringing these enjoyments into her sessions as well by doing walk-and-talk sessions outside (when weather permits). Kacie’s passion in showing others it is possible (and strategies) to strengthen and improve even the darkest areas of ones life leads her to practicing from a trauma-informed and positive/motivational therapeutic approach while focusing on each clients individuals needs. 

Psychotherapy:  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR

Kacie currently accepts  Meridian, McLaren, BCBS,  BCN, GTB Potawatomi, Auto Insurance and offers cash pay options.  

 Tanya graduated from the University of Michigan in 1993 with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Psychology. From there she went on to work with children and adults with developmental delays and disabilities. She enjoyed working with all ages of people, but especially interacting with children. By now her own children added extra inspiration for her desire to understand and help children grow to be their best selves in a healthy, accepting way.

Tanya graduated from Western Michigan University with a Master’s in Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology. Her specialty is in School Counseling, continuing her emphasis on children. Since then she has taken more education classes including trauma-informed counseling approaches and challenges with children and families. 

Through her professional and personal journey so far she has experienced many developmental issues like parenting, mothering a special needs child, death of loved ones, loss and grieving, and single motherhood.

Tanya’s passion for life involves her three amazing children she feels so inspired and blessed to be able to care for and love. She is drawn to the outdoors with activities like walking her fur baby, hiking, swimming, gardening and landscaping. Inside she enjoys cooking, get-togethers, reading, and volunteering in the community and church.

 She has an eclectic approach to counseling with the client first and foremost in mind. While looking at the client through an appropriate developmental lens, she also considers important influential factors for her client like family dynamics.

Psychotherapy: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, strengths-based approach, somatic interventions, mindfulness, emotionally-focused training (EFT), dialectical behavior training (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), internal family systems (IFS), and artistic and playful interventions.

Tanya accepts Meridian, McLaren, GTB Potawatomi Insurance, all (4) major credit cards, Zelle, PayPal, check, cash 

Marisa has a Bachelor of Applied Science in Business from Davenport University, and earned a Masters in Clinical Social Work from Ferris State University with Highest Distinction.

Marisa’s focus is with Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) to address chronic clinical ailments such as high stress, anxiety, depressive negative thought patterns, and dysphoric moods for conscious emotional processing. 

She also has extensive experience in conflict resolution as a marriage, family, and civil court issues mediator. 

Marisa is an avid hot yoga enthusiast, Petoskey stone rock hunter, and water lover. She enjoys nutritional science, eastern philosophy, art, and international movies.

Psychotherapy:  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy 

Marisa currently accepts Meridian, McLaren, BCBS,  BCN, Priority Health, GTB Potawatomi, Auto Insurance and offers cash pay options.  

Shania earned her Bachelor and Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work through Ferris State  University. She developed a broad range of experience from working with kids to older adults through internships, volunteering and her work history. Shania has helped others explore depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, stress, grief, chronic illness and other life obstacles.

Shania believes there is no one approach that works for everyone. She is trained and continues to train in many interventions that help individuals recognize their internal and external resources. Once these resources are found it’s important to understand how to utilize them. Shania is passionate about walking alongside others through their mental health journey. She  provides guidance with developing and acknowledging your skills, strengths and abilities to help promote overall well-being and achieve your goals. 

Depending on the season, Shania enjoys baking, gaming, reading, and crafting. When the weather is nice she often prefers to go for a walk and experience nature. 

Psychotherapy:  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy 

Shania currently accepts Meridian, McLaren, BCBS,  BCN, Priority Health, GTB Potawatomi, Auto Insurance and offers cash pay options.  

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Psychotherapy:  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy 

Emily currently accepts Meridian, McLaren, GTB Potawatomi, Auto Insurance and offers cash pay options.  

Amy is a graduate student at Spring Arbor University, currently pursuing her degree in social work. Amy brings a compassionate, trauma-informed lens to her work. As a certified yoga therapist, Amy integrates mind-body approaches to support clients in healing from anxiety, trauma, grief, and other life transitions. She believes deeply in a client-led, strengths-based approach, empowering individuals to move at their own pace and uncover their inner resilience.

Outside of her clinical work, Amy enjoys distance running, practicing yoga, and spending quality time with her dog—activities that keep her grounded and aligned with the wellness practices she encourages in others.

Practicing Psychotherapy Techniques:  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy 

Amy accepts cash pay options.