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Audacious & True Counseling

Barb Nasser-Gulch, MA, LPC, NCC Audacious & True Counseling
Telehealth Telehealth
Available this week
Specializes in: Trauma, Shame, Anxiety, Self Esteem, Relationship Issues,

Introduction

Many of the adults I work with have already done a lot of thinking about themselves. They understand their patterns. They have read the books, tried to set better boundaries, worked on their confidence, and promised themselves they would stop repeating the same painful dynamics. And still, they feel stuck. The same relationship patterns keep showing up. They second-guess themselves, struggle to trust their own judgment, feel responsible for other people’s reactions, or carry a persistent sense that they are not enough. My work focuses on helping adults understand not just where these patterns came from, but what keeps them alive. Sometimes those patterns are rooted in childhood experiences, emotional neglect, or relational trauma. Sometimes they come from painful adult relationships or other traumatic experiences. Often, they became deeply learned ways of protecting yourself, staying connected, or getting through. Therapy with me is warm, direct, and collaborative. I ask questions, notice patterns, make connections, and offer practical guidance when it is helpful. We may talk through what is happening, work on new ways of responding, slow down and notice what is happening emotionally or in your nervous system, or use EMDR when deeper processing would help. The goal is not simply to understand yourself better. It is to help you trust yourself more, build healthier relationships, feel less driven by fear, guilt, or self-doubt, and make changes that actually begin to feel possib

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY White

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments

Licenses

  • LPC #6401223455 (MI)
  • LPCC #E.2505241 (OH)

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples

Communities

  • Feminism
  • Kink/Diverse Sexualities
  • Open Relationships/Polyamory

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Christian
  • Agnostic
  • Atheist
  • Interfaith
  • Pagan

Payment options Free intro call available

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Pay out-of-pocket

Audacious & True Counseling has not provided out-of-pocket fees. Get in contact for more information.

Locations

Video Office

Professional Information

Education

  • Master's Degree, Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Western Michigan University
  • Bachelor's Degree, Economics - University of Michigan

Certifications

  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
  • National Certified Counselor

Professional Affiliations

  • American Counseling Association (ACA)
  • Michigan Mental Health Counselor's Association
  • American Psychological Association (APA)

FAQ

Is Audacious & True Counseling accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Audacious & True Counseling is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Audacious & True Counseling also offers a free consultation.
Does Audacious & True Counseling offer telehealth appointments? Audacious & True Counseling does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Audacious & True Counseling specialize in? Audacious & True Counseling specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Attachment Issues, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Emotional Abuse, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, Perfectionism, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Stress, Trauma, and Women's Issues.
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