Therapists in 48104

I have 30-plus years experience providing psychodynamic psychotherapy to adolescents and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression and anger management problems.

Hello and welcome! I am a licensed clinical social worker and have been in clinical practice since 1991. My work focuses on creatively integrating tools and teachings from an eclectic mixture of positive, affirming, wellness based therapeutic practices. My style is interactive, compassionate, and affirming. I am committed to inclusivity, non-judgement and providing a safe space for you to explore the challenges you are facing. My practice has included a focus on treating trauma, addiction, life transitions and other emotional challenges from a wholistic, wellness based focus.

I serve adult individuals who are looking for caring support as well as to improve their lives and reach their goals. Whether you are struggling with a change in life circumstances, a mental health concern, a loss, trauma, abuse, or just need someone who can provide an objective perspective I am here to help. I believe everyone has the ability and strength to make the changes they want in their lives, but they may need someone to guide that process and offer the necessary tools.

I believe in working with my clients in a collaborative way to identify intervention areas and to develop the therapeutic roadmap. I specialize in helping you navigate life transitions such as puberty, graduations (high school, college, trade school), diagnoses and changes within relationships (marriage, children, divorce, sexuality and loss of partner). I also work with people struggling with depression and anxiety (including sport and academic performance anxiety and perfectionism). I treat adolescents (11+), college students, young adults, adults and couples.

As a psychotherapist, I have been profoundly touched by survivors of trauma, particularly extreme trauma, ritual abuse, mind control, clergy abuse, & spiritual abuse. Unfortunately, I am no longer taking new clients. But I am available for consultations to answer your questions or guide you in getting help. I am also developing a treatment model, The Migration Model, still in the testing phase, to remove mind control for ritual abuse/DID clients. (See www.ra-free.org). I provide intensives of 6 hours per day over 2+ days in my Ann Arbor, Michigan office using this model. But you must be in therapy with a licensed therapist.

I have experience working with adolescents, young adults, adults, and families. I have provided individual and group care to individuals struggling with various concerns, including life transitions, eating disorders, self-esteem, depression, and anxiety. I integrate evidence-based treatment approaches, including CBT and DBT, with passion, empathy, and support to assist my clients in reaching their goals and being their best possible selves.

Are thoughts about food and weight dominating your life? Are you missing out on aspects of life because of worrying about your weight or feeling guilty about what you've just eaten? Do you worry that you can't control yourself around food? My clinical practice is dedicated to helping adolescents, college students, and adults with all types of eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns. I have extensive training, experience, and expertise in treating eating disorders and related issues and have published/presented on identity and self-esteem in eating disorders, body image, and eating disorder recovery.

Currently Accepting New Clients- Therapy works best when we seek to balance acceptance and change. This approach allows us to gain insight and understanding regarding our emotional patterns, relationships, and other life circumstances as well as build practical skills that can be used in the present moment to navigate life more effectively. I seek to bring a validating, collaborative approach to therapy, helping you to make the changes you want with sensitivity, humor, and respect.

Therapy is a very personal journey and wherever you find yourself right now is where you are supposed to be. Life can bring challenges. Whether you seek help in the treatment of anxiety, depression, overthinking, grief and loss, infertility, general dissatisfaction, or to heal from past traumas, we can find a treatment approach for you.

Even under the best of circumstances, immigrating to the United States can be an exceptionally stressful experience. I am a fully licensed psychologist who is committed to assisting individuals and families who are involved in the immigration process. I have conducted several hundred psychological evaluations, and have worked with individuals and families from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds on a range of immigration-related matters.

I am most qualified to treat people who are having problems in living fulfilling lives because of troubling symptoms (e.g., anxiety, depression) or general dissatisfaction with themselves and relationships. I believe my treatment approach contributes to personal growth at any age. My rigorous training, 10 years post-Ph.D. has qualified me as a Training/Supervising Analyst who treats other therapists, and supervises other therapists--psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers in their work with adults, children and adolescents. As a Certified Sex Therapist, I treat sexual and marital dysfunctions. As a child psychoanalyst, I treat children and work with parents in parent guidance.

I am a recovering alcoholic of 38 years and a cancer survivor. I specialize in women’s issues because women’s issues are special. I have said “I support strengthening women in every way”. Working with women from teens on up covering the complete gamut of issues has been my focus. Hopefully we can achieve peace and strength together.

I believe it is important to meet people where they are and that everyone has the potential to grow. Sometimes it just takes a little extra support in order for people to get to a place where they can enjoy life more completely and feel good about themselves. When working with my clients I use a combination of psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral approaches. I offer comprehensive counseling for adults and adolescents and have worked extensively with anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, self-confidence issues, loss/grief, and relationship difficulties.

As a therapist, I offer a safe place for people to share their struggles, make meaning of life experiences, and set attainable goals for treatment. Therapy involves being self aware to discover how to resolve inner conflict and better understand how to cope and function in relationships and with the world in which we live. I work with clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, career issues, chronic illness, relationship and interpersonal conflicts.

I believe in a holistic approach to therapy. We will take into consideration how you are feeling, emotionally and physically. Positive psychology, CBT , DBT and mindfulness are a few of the approaches I use to manage disabling thoughts and enhance positive emotions in people with depression, anxiety disorders as well as addictions. Sometimes you may have no idea why you feel the way you do. That is ok. I hope to offer you the place to explore your needs, your wants, your fears. Therapy can be scary to start. I promise you it will open your eyes to new possibilities and hope. I will help guide you towards the contentment you seek.

The late comedian Harris Wittels once said, "we are all wonderful and horrible and figuring it out"; this statement is the basis for my approach to therapy. Before I decided to pursue a career in psychotherapy, I worked in comedy - rising in the administrative ranks at the famed Second City theater in Chicago. Working in the arts taught me compassion, creativity, the power of collaboration, and cultivated in me the ability to improvise. I'm excited to meet you where you are and hope to have the honor of walking alongside you wherever you lead. You are deserving of peace and joy - we can find them together.

The Sinclair Method is an evidence-based approach to Alcohol Use Disorders that uses the prescription medication Naltrexone to gradually reduce your use.

"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" (Mary Oliver) -- This question lies at the heart of my work, with my goal being to help clients live more authentic and connected lives through self-awareness, resilience and positive change. My approach is flexible, interactive and solution-oriented. I bring a mindful perspective to psychotherapy and tend to see life transitions as opportunities for transformation and growth. My clients have said that my calm demeanor and my careful, empathic listening promote a safe and reflective environment, fostering self-compassion, self-awareness and change.

Holly is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner on the Mindful Care team practicing out of Michigan.