Clinical Program
In partnership with Child and Family Charities, EVE's Clinical program provides short-term mental health care intervention to survivors during their healing journeys.
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Sierra Putansu
Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC)
Meet Our Clinician
Recently earning her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Central Michigan University, Sierra joins EVE with more than a year of counseling experience at a domestic violence shelter, supporting survivors as they heal and grow.
At EVE, Sierra provides short-term counseling to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Her approach incorporates Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), an evidence-based treatment that helps individuals process trauma and explore thoughts and beliefs affecting their healing. She aims to create a compassionate, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe, heard, and empowered.
Sierra takes a collaborative, client-centered approach, working closely with EVE’s advocacy team to help clients identify needs, set personal goals, and connect with resources supporting their safety, stability, and well-being. She is passionate about supporting survivors as they heal and work toward lives that reflect their goals and values.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
According to the American Psychological Association (APA), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of psychological treatment that has been demonstrated to be effective for a range of problems including depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use problems, eating disorders, and severe mental illness.
CBT Cyclical Methology
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is based on the idea that thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected and influence one another in a cycle, shaping the development and maintenance of psychological disorders.
Thoughts
Behaviors
Emotions
CBT places focus on helping individuals learn to be their own therapists. The psychologist and patient/client work together, in a collaborative fashion, to understand the issues present and to develop an individualized treatment strategy.
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Additionally, CBT emphasizes what is currently going on in the person’s life, rather than what has led up to their difficulties. Some information about one’s history is important, but the focus is primarily on moving forward in time to develop more effective coping strategies. (The American Psychological Association)
What is Cognitive Therapy?
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of talking therapy that can be used to treat people with a wide range of mental health problems, including anxiety or depression.
Its core premise is that thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are deeply interconnected, so distorted thinking, not the situation itself, drives distress.
All services are free and confidential.
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To speak to an advocate about how EVE can support you, please call our Crisis Line at (517) 372-5572.
Referrals & Resources
EVE advocates are able to assist in making the appropriate referrals and identifying community resources that survivors might need. This might include attaining access to public transportation, assistance meeting housing goals, information about survivor's rights, etc.
Safety Planning
Advocates can assist survivors in making arrangements that prioritize survivor safety on their healing journey. Plans are personal and practical to support the individual needs of each survivor.
Advocacy & Case Management
Aside from offering emotional support and crisis intervention, advocates can also assist with Personal Protection Order (PPO) assistance, courtroom support, etc.
1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men have been assaulted by a partner (thehotline.org)