Peggy Cahue-Kuipers, LPC - Therapist in Michigan

Anxiety and phobia support
CBT and ACT methods
Addiction and grief

About Peggy

Peggy Cahue-Kuipers is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 16 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, addictions, parenting strain, and life transitions. Peggy uses straightforward talk and evidence-informed methods to help clients work through immediate problems and build practical skills.

Her approach is rooted in client-centered care and several behavioral methods. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice patterns of thought and try new responses. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used for emotion regulation and in-the-moment coping strategies.

Peggy also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) ideas when the concerns relate to closeness, trust, or communication. She pays attention to how emotions affect choices and to the interaction patterns that keep problems repeating. This helps people who struggle with intimacy-related issues, commitment concerns, or communication problems.

Her background includes long-term clinical work with individuals facing grief, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping difficulties, and addiction-related issues. Peggy mentions experience with family of origin issues, blended family stress, and caregiving or aging concerns. Her practice also addresses avoidant personality features, dissociation, guilt and shame, and feelings of emptiness.

Sessions are conducted in English in Michigan. Cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

How her approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. In online sessions this can mean practicing short exercises and setting small, real-world goals between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting thought-behavior patterns and testing new responses; remote sessions often include brief behavioral experiments and worksheets to try during the week. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance that can be taught and practiced in session and then used in everyday moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client look at goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. They adjust methods over time so sessions fit the person’s needs, with collaboration on which skills to practice between appointments.

The original profile does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday break, avoid travel time, or use a shorter check-in when needed. Ask about the available formats when you schedule so you can choose what suits your routine and bandwidth.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgiveness Guilt and shame Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

16+ years

Listed in

Michigan

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and addiction concerns, plus parenting and life changes.

What style of therapy does she use?

She uses client-centered work alongside ACT, CBT, DBT skills, and Emotionally-Focused ideas to address feelings, thoughts, and behavior.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Peggy has 16 years of experience working with people on a wide range of concerns including trauma, grief, and addiction.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.

Can I have sessions in another language or from another country?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.