I would be honored to walk alongside of you to help you to discern where your pain, joys, and struggles are rooted. I find great joy in helping clients to release the chains in their lives that are holding them back from their greatest potential. Let's explore what your strengths, challenges, and growing edges are together. Please allow me to help you to believe the truth that hope and healing can happen for you. Together, we can change the next chapter of your life! It is never too late.

Counseling represents growth and change. I believe that counseling can be helpful to anyone experiencing difficulties in their life. I look forward to helping clients on their journey towards their goals. I work with all ages of people who are seeking to make positive changes in their lives.

I began my practice in 1984 as a Social Worker. I returned to school and earned a Ph.D in Psychology. I specialize in working with adults of all ages, children, adolescence, couples and families. I employ a variety of techniques such as mindfulness, insight oriented inquiry, Yoga and traditional talk therapies. I do believe that we can change our lives if we change our thinking. At times we come to a place when our thoughts become unbearable and feel overwhelmed and confused. When we are open to acknowledging our suffering we then become willing to explore our pain.

I am a Psychotherapist who believes in complete body wellness. I strive to achieve the highest compassion, understanding and comprehensive health for my clients. I incorporate all modalities that benefit my clients needs. I am a reliable and caring therapist who walks the journey with my client. I whole heartedly believe in the power of therapy.

I have a passion to help others live a better life and guide them through their journey of self-exploration and change. I believe in providing a safe place for clients to be, to experience unconditional acceptance and genuineness. I believe in the importance of using different therapeutic techniques depending on client’s needs and the situation. My counseling techniques include person-centered, psychodynamic, existential therapy, humanistic therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.

My goal is to help you overcome whatever obstacles stand in the way of you becoming happy, healthy and whole. My holistic approach is tailored to meet your specific physical, emotional and spiritual needs and assist you in creating the life you decide is best for you.

Experiencing mental health concerns like depression, anxiety, family conflicts, or behavioral changes can be scary, but there's no need to go through it alone. Many times, a supportive outside perspective can be helpful in figuring out what the next steps could be to resolve conflicts and relieve life stress. As your counselor, I am honored to be working together with you, or your child, in a collaborative effort to discover new ways to cope with problems and improve your quality of life. I also offer Supervision for Michigan LLPC clinicians who are seeking full licensure.

Life is filled with many joys, but it is also filled with challenges and struggles. No matter your experience, I am here to let you know that you do not have to face them alone. As a therapist, I strive to provide a safe, comforting, and non-judgmental space where you are able to share your story and feel supported, accepted, and understood. Through our work together, my goal is to help you learn about yourself, your experiences, and ultimately help you personally grow in order to live a more fulfilling life.

Anyone in need of a life change? If your hand is raised, click here! From managing stress and anxiety to taking control of our finances, organizing our home, getting quality sleep, losing weight, eating well, managing chronic health concerns, or just engaging in an overall wellness plan – taking care of ourselves can feel like another full-time job. It can feel overwhelming to do it alone, leading most people to abandon their aspirations and feel stuck in place – sometimes for very long periods of time. If you feel ready to move forward, I invite you to walk with me as we work to re-ignite your motivation and commitment to change.

Seeking therapy is a courageous first step and making the decision to meet with a therapist let alone finding the one that is right for you can be a difficult and overwhelming decision. I hope to ease this discomfort for you. Whether you are struggling with feelings of sadness, stress, anger, confusion, etc. I am here and ready to be on the journey of healing with you.

Are you looking for a challenging, and rewarding, therapeutic experience that translates into lasting insight and change? We celebrate your courage to seek help. The clinicians at ATPWC have helped many with a variety of life changes, mental health, and substance abuse issues on an inpatient and outpatient basis. In addition to individual, couples/marital, and family counseling we also have group counseling. We also offer psychological and psycho-educational assessment. Lastly, Counseling limited license supervision is also offered.

I do extensive work with people that find themselves feeling "stuck" and are ready live a more fulfilling life. Much of my work is based in the treatment of adults in the areas of trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, addiction (including food disorders), dissociative disorders, adjustments and transitions, women's issues, relationships and personal growth.

*DUE TO THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK VIRTUAL SESSIONS ARE BEING OFFERED. Life is frightening at this current time. So much has changed and continues to change daily around you. Your having feelings of uncertainty, feeling overwhelmed, and struggling to manage the overall negative emotional impact you are feeling. Your having trouble balancing your own life while others look to you for comfort, security and answers that you don’t have. Your usual stress relieving activities are off limits and your having difficulties finding a safe place to manage your fears during this time of uncertainty.

Debby received her Master of Arts in Counseling degree from Oakland University. During this time, she also earned Advanced Masters Specializations in Child & Adolescent and Couple & Family Counseling. Utilizing a client-focused approach and evidence-based practices, she adapts to the needs of each client. Having worked with individuals, couples, families, and groups, she will assist in whatever way is necessary and appropriate for the situation at hand. Combining her education and experience, she will provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment to help her clients work through their issues.

I am a well experienced professional who's career included teaching, educational administration, extensive consulting and clinical practice. I form practical and beneficial treatment strategies. We are a team working to identify unhealthy negative thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The therapist coaches to eliminate counterproductive activities and to construct positive, successful behaviors that produce solutions and overcome challenges. Counseling 45 minutes a week cannot produce change. Homework assignments promote everyday use of what is learned. Developing and systematically using effective responses creates a foundation to build esteem,confidence, and success. You will overcome challenges and resolve issues that threaten well being and mental health.

I am here to serve and guide you in your journey. The key to overcoming grief, betrayal, lack of trust, life stressors, depletion, isolation, overbearing thoughts and apathy is having a person in your corner that can truly empathize and support you. My main goal is to build a trusting and therapeutic bond so we can deal with these issues and create a realistic and effective plan for true change and healing.

If you are experiencing anxiety or depression, problems in your marital, peer and work relationships, I would like to help. Perhaps you have experienced a significant loss (of any kind) and need someone that can help you process your feelings. Your safety and comfort are important to me. I will take every precaution to promote your interests in therapy and assure your emotional security. By approaching therapy as a partnership, I aspire to leave clients feeling supported and empowered. If you are looking for a supportive therapeutic partnership, let's talk. I look forward to hearing from you!

Life can be difficult. We all need someone to help us explore and discover what is making us afraid, sad, anxious, or feeling hopeless. I have a desire to come along side of you, to help you understand that even though you are struggling with the burdens of life there is hope for change. I strive to create a healing environment, a place where you will feel comfortable sharing and exploring. I will provide kindness, encouragement, hope, compassion, and safety. My goal is to help you become whole, healthy, and have a life that is purposeful and filled with meaning.

Perhaps you are down or anxious - maybe you are unsure about the future of a relationship or just feel that you arn't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be I am here to offer support. One of the most important aspects for successful counseling is the therapeutic relationship. My life experiences help me relate closely to survivors of suicide as well as others. As hard as the first counseling appointment can be, you will find counseling is worth it. I am committed to offering a safe, non-judgmental and nurturing environment for healing and growth.

(William R.) Bill Matthews, MA, LPC, PDDEd has been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 1981. Bill began his career working with runaway and throwaway youth. He later became director of that program before moving on to be a clinical coordinator of an outpatient mental health/substance abuse agency. Bill is trained as a family systems therapist, and is certified as an EMDR practitioner (with subspecialties in working with children/adolescents, headaches and pain management), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and Mindfulness for Performance Enhancement, Awareness and Knowledge (mPEAK).