Becky Lenning, MA
Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor
Owner + Clinical Director
Becky is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor (LPC-S) in Michigan, dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to healing and wellness. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology with a concentration in Substance Abuse Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment, as well as a Master's degree in Professional Counseling, both from Central Michigan University. As a trauma-focused therapist, Becky integrates various therapeutic modalities, including Mindfulness, to cater to the unique needs of each client. With 14 years of experience in providing therapy and a commitment to ongoing higher education, Becky is also the owner and clinical director of Yellow Lotus Clinical Services for Healing & Wellness PLLC.
A proud Michigan native, Becky cherishes the diverse experiences her home state offers. She finds joy in journaling, cooking, baking, boating, writing, and baseball. Becky also treasures her time spent with her doggos - Wrigley, Bodhi, Delilah, and Sunshine - who often make appearances during virtual therapy sessions. Passionate about travel, she loves visiting beach destinations, with Jamaica and Barbados being among her favorite spots. Becky is a devoted wife and mother, finding great happiness in the company of her husband and their three wonderful college-aged children.
Kristie Miner, MA
Licensed Professional Counselor
I believe that making the decision to seek counseling is one of many first steps in facilitating positive change in a person's life. I tend to take a client centered and cognitive-behavioral approach in counseling, while ensuring that each session addresses the needs of the client. It's important that sessions are collaborative as well as interactive so that clients can focus on identifying and making progress toward their goals. During our sessions, you will find that identifying best coping strategies, strengthening problem solving skills, and exploring different perspectives are common themes.
In addition to my role at Yellow Lotus, I am an Associate Director at the Central Michigan University Counseling Center, and I am also child sexual abuse treatment therapist at Listening Ear Crisis Center in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. This work has allowed me to gain a strong understanding about trauma as well as best practices for treatment. I earned both my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Central Michigan University.
Sara Sroufe, MSW
Licensed Master Social Worker
Sara is trained as a Masters Level Social Worker, with a speciality in Clinical Social Work. Sara is passionate about helping others as they seek to find ways through difficult times of life. Sara grew up in rural Pennsylvania, and obtained a BA in Arts in Psychology in Virginia. Sara then moved to Michigan and attended Michigan State University where she completed her masters degree in 2006. Sara has worked as a counselor/therapist in Michigan ever since then!
Sara is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and has years of training in areas such as trauma, anxiety, depression, relational problems, and social conflicts. Most importantly, Sara has learned and grown as a therapist from the many adults, adolescents, and children whom she has worked with throughout her 20 year career. Sara views herself as a directive therapist, and takes an active role in treatment. She highly values forming a treatment plan based on client preference, as the change process needs to start where the client is, and actively seeks input from her client's about what strategies are proving helpful and what adjustments can be made.
An avid lover of the outdoors, Sara often drags her family outside to their gardens, goats, chickens, or woods. She has a coonhound named Cosmo, who loves to protect his family with his loud howl.
