Hello! My name is Rebekah Cottrell and I am a Limited License Social Worker at Lansing
Counseling in East Lansing, MI. I possess a Master’s of Social Work from Spring Arbor
University. I possess over 15 years of experience working with youth and adults. I have
experience working with youth and adults of varying ages, races, cultures, and gender identities.
I possess experience working with emotionally and behaviorally challenged youth and adults,
youth in the foster care system, and domestic violence survivors and their children. I have
experience working with youth and adults of diverse backgrounds in various settings including
school, foster care, religious, and clinical settings. I possess experience working in peer
mediation and justice resolution helping others find common ground so they can work together
or build their relationship. I possess experience working with LGBTQIA+ youth and am
dedicated to providing a trauma-informed space, as well as an LGBTQIA+ and gender-affirming
environment.

I utilize a collaborative approach to play therapy, building meaningful relationships with youth,
their caregivers, and individuals. I especially enjoy working with youth, young adults, and those
within the LGBTQIA+ community. I use a holistic approach to therapy and work with clients by
providing support and empathy while creating a plan that is specific to them. I provide a safe and
affirming environment for individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and stress to
express their emotions and learn coping skills to help them continue to build resilience and learn
to thrive. I love coming alongside youth and adults in various evidence-based practices while
empowering them to celebrate their inherent value, strong resilience, and vibrant uniqueness. I
work from the basis that the client is the expert and harnessing their strengths can create
meaningful change. I enjoy working with youth and their families using numerous play therapy
activities, such as arts and crafts, coloring, and journaling. I offer trauma-focused, strength-
based, play therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy and am committed to working with you to
achieve your goals.

It can be difficult to talk to someone about what is going on in your life but my goal is that I can
be that person for you. It is my goal to provide you with a safe space where you can be your
unapologetic self and support you along your journey.