Trauma Focused Therapists in 48104

My practice involves treatment for adults using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and EMDR with mindfulness-based techniques that employ body and mind approach based on each client's specific needs. The counseling process is a journey to gain awareness, to restore sufficient inner strengths, and to heal the pains, enabling one to make desired changes for life. I apply stress reducing and relaxing skills to assist you gaining your own valuable awareness of circumstance, strengthening your capacity to restore your inner resources toward the concrete steps you can take to make positive changes.

Each person is a universe of complexity. The way we view and interact with ourselves and the world is shaped by our families, life experiences, culture, society, and countless other factors. What’s going on in our minds and bodies is complicated to understand. We can’t see the lenses we use to perceive the world because they are a part of us. Therefore, introspection alone isn’t always the most effective way to reflect, heal and grow; communication with a dedicated supporter is.

***OPENINGS*** for Online Videochat/Telemental Health Clients*** Welcome! I am glad that you are here. Taking the step to seek therapy is personal and I recognize the importance of finding a therapist that you feel safe with and can connect with. I walk alongside my clients to offer a space of compassion, empathy and healing that lends to foster support, change and growth. I am grateful to do what my passion is and I believe it is felt by my clients and those I get to work with. With over 19 years of experience, I currently offer individual sessions in a cozy setting or via teletherapy.

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 believe each person has the right to exist safely within their world and every relationship they hold in it. I prioritize cultivating an environment of openness, understanding, and overall “humanness” within treatment. Rather than implying I consistently know “what’s best” for my clients, I advocate for a collaborative relationship in which there is an understanding that no treatment is ever “one size fits all.”

The world in which we live can be a frustrating, disheartening, and difficult landscape to navigate. Having a seasoned and skilled guide can make the difference between distress and sustainable growth with a renewed capacity for joy. I have a deep understanding of the human condition and the dynamic challenges present in the world. I have an innate ability to sit with people at varying stages as they process through complex life challenges. I help clients to confront deeply engrained thoughts and feelings and tailor my therapeutic approach to significantly reduce the distress clients are experiencing.

I help adults and young people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health challenges as well as work, school, relationship, and other life issues.

My ideal client is motivated towards change and desires to lean in towards desired outcomes with curiosity and courage. My clients are open to investigating parts of themself that hold them back in life. These old scripts are likely connected to hurts and trauma that have caused painful patterns requiring healing in partnership with a clear, engaged practitioner. My definition of health is mind, body and emotions working in balance around True Self/Soul/Spirit/Essence–pick your favorite word for that part of you. Together we create therapeutic alliance towards greater balance, self agency, and relationship to self and loved ones.

I love helping people heal and live more fulfilling lives. I will work to help you find the self-compassion, acceptance, confidence, and concrete skills you need to address past traumas and make the changes you want in your life. I work from a humanistic, feminist, and trauma-informed framework and utilize DBT, CBT, MSC, somatic, and other approaches to best help my clients. I have over 20 years of experience treating clients (many are U of M students) who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, self-esteem, adjustment, relationship issues, and other concerns. I combine talk therapy with practical exercises

I specialize in working with clients struggling with eating disorders and eating-related issues, as well as anxiety and depression. I work with adults individually as well as with affected loved ones who are learning to cope with someone in their life struggling with an eating disorder. My focus is on collaborating with my client in securing the life they want for themselves, whatever that may look like to them. I am nonjudgmental, focused on practical coping skills and processing emotions, and never let my clients languish in awkward silence.

Nobody should struggle alone. I am a clinical psychologist providing therapy to children, teens, young adults, and families. While adopting a non-judgmental and empowering stance, I provide concrete tools to help clients improve their relationships, learn about themselves, explore their identity, and develop coping skills to better manage difficult situations. While helping clients to grow and change, I also support their development of self-compassion and self-acceptance. I have specialized training working with individuals who struggle with ADHD, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and depression.

I work to create an affirming space to explore yourself and your identity, to process your emotions and experiences, and to support you in difficult moments, including navigating conflict with family and friends. My ideal client is someone motivated to participate in weekly therapy who wants to put in a focused effort to learn to utilize coping skills, self-reflection, and process difficult emotions and experiences. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe, supportive, and empowering environment where you feel comfortable to express yourself fully.

I strive to build a safe and collaborative environment in which my clients can fully express their identities, perspectives, challenges, and goals. Using a strengths-based, holistic framework, my goal is to empower you in addressing your presenting concerns, developing self-insight, and building a toolkit of therapeutic skills to apply within your life. I specialize in supporting those navigating life transitions such as academic adjustment, relationship concerns, employment transitions, and grief/loss. I also have experience working with clients through anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns.

In my experience working with clients, conversations about previous therapeutic experiences, and my own therapy, I have found that discovering and addressing the root of mental health struggles is more effective long-term than treating the symptoms. This has led me to pursue training in modalities that are focused on trauma, but can be used to treat challenges like anxiety and depression as well. If you would like to better understand where your struggles or coming from (or feel like you totally understand where they're coming from but don't know what to do about it) my approach will likely be a good fit for you.

You have been sitting with your thoughts and seem to recycle your memories. You are excellent at suppressing your hurt and stay busy with work and life as a distraction. You may no longer connect with others the way you used to and keep friends and family at a distance. The Pandemic may have increased your anxiety and depression and you are uncertain where to begin. Your worry and fear come out as: anger, sadness and controlling behaviors, due to questioning your worth and self esteem. Will I ever feel truly happy? Will I feel truly loved? Will I find my life path and the career that makes my soul soar? Will I learn to forgive?

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.

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.

You may be browsing this website because you are at the beginning of your search for a therapist. Researching therapists is the first step. Then, making the first contact is next: this can be incredibly difficult. I see the therapeutic relationship as one of the most unique relationships: as a therapist, I am not your friend or family member, as I do not have any preconceived notions about what you “should” or “should not”do. I see myself as someone who works with you to set and accomplish goals, someone who supports you, assist you in solving problems and is part of your "team".

Do you find yourself overwhelmed by feelings of sadness, anxiety, anger, or shame? Do you wish you felt more empowered to set boundaries and say “no” in relationships? Are you stuck in unhelpful patterns or burdened by reminders of the past? As a therapist, I am passionate about helping individuals struggling with these questions and more. I enjoy working with people with a wide range of concerns, such as relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma, grief, anxiety, OCD, and depression. In my work, I help individuals strengthen their mindful awareness of emotions and patterns in relationships.