Therapists in 48221

I am a licensed therapist with a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. I have most of my experience working with members of the LGBT community, and specialize in helping people with mood disorders.

Moving toward wholeness, healing and freedom is a journey in which I count it a privilege to walk beside side you on with empathy, compassion and respect. I believe the therapeutic process is to be taken one step at a time. If you are looking to discover the keys to unlocking hope, fulfillment, purpose or meaning, then Step by Step is the place for you. It is my objective to help you reclaim your voice, re-discover your worth, remove barriers, help you develop healthier relationships and recognize your best self.

At some point in our lives we all fall on hard times and face struggles that seem impossible to overcome and can leave us feeling lost. Allow me to help guide you towards the life that you want for yourself. My approach is person-centered, mindfulness-based and solution-focused, which means you lead the session and work towards goals that are meaningful to you. With 9 years of experience in mental health and yoga therapy I’ll help you learn the skills you need to build and maintain your personal recovery. Therapy allows us to make a commitment not only to ourselves, but also to our loved ones. Maybe it’s time to take the first step.

You're ready for change. You want more for yourself and are set to take the next step to achieve it. As a life and leadership coach, this is where I come in. I work with clients in their quest to step into their fullest potential. Whether in their personal or professional lives, they have challenges they are striving to overcome, transitions they are working through, ideas that need clarifying, and goals they want to reach. I work with my clients in all of these arenas to help them connect with their best selves and create a pathway of significance and fulfillment in their lives.

If you don’t risk making a change, then you guarantee stagnation. Today you are taking a giant step toward self-determination.

Counseling is an opportunity for you to gain support while working through different issues, crises, and traumas as well as working towards achieving your personal goals. You can identify your goals and together we will form a plan of action that best suits your needs. My understanding of counseling comes from holistic and trauma-informed approaches that incorporate mind, body, and spirit such as transpersonal, Jungian, somatic, mindfulness, and creative expression approaches. I also use evidence-based approaches such as solution-focused and DBT skills.

I am here to lend you my ear in your time of need. I can help your through your pain. IRISE Counseling Services can help you manage your life and help your achieve inner peace in troubled times.

I believe a trusting relationship between counselor and client is important. I am comfortable working with individuals from diverse cultures and lifestyles and feel being accepting, objective, respectful, and genuine are essential characteristics for working with clients. My goal for the counseling process is to help clients gain personal insight, knowledge and tools that will facilitate continued growth and development after therapy has ended. As your counselor I do not have the answers to your dilemmas, instead I function as a facilitator of the process that will assist you with discovering your own solutions.

The world we live in today can feel overwhelming, unpredictable, unfair and even scary. If you're experiencing significant emotional distress or maybe feeling stuck and stagnant, I hope we can talk soon about bringing more harmony into your life!

Life is full of transitions. Some are exciting. Some are scary. Some are both and more all rolled into one. It's important to have the best support you can for each set of transitions. I am here to support you while contemplating growing your family, during your pregnancy and the years to follow as you embark on your parenting journey. We all come to the table with our own history of experiences and being parented. This is the time many of us reflect on what we have experienced and the type of parent we want to be.

**Not currently accepting new clients** In all of my experience, the issues that we face have not changed but the ways that we address those issues have. I know it can be hard to ask for help, especially when you don't see yourself reflected in the person that is supposed to help you; that ends today. Together we will explore issues, find solutions and get to the root cause of what you feel is holding you back. Let me help you to invest in, learn about and strengthen yourself with no judgment, so that you can grow and develop into your best self.

We are experienced counselors and therapist servicing the Metro Detroit area specializing in meeting the mental, emotional and spiritual needs of each client. We provide the following services: individual, child & family, pre-marital classes, marriage & couples counseling, group therapy and case management. The counseling we offer is based on the specific needs of the client and provides a sound foundation in the word of God. We counsel people from all faiths and religious orientations, including those with no orientation at all. Our vision is to help each client live healthy and productive lives through the empowerment and application of God's word.

Stressed, overwhelmed, and restless minds are welcome here. Have you found yourself beginning to detach from life and relationships; unable to trust those around you, forgive those who hurt you or be your authentic self? Maybe you're tired of people telling you that you're "over analyzing things" or "being too hard on yourself", too sensitive or (gasp!) too spiritual! Meanwhile, you're constantly feeling unworthy inside: like a fraud, a failure, and falling short of the love, career, friends, and abundant life you desire. You've probably googled, "am I depressed" or "how not to be anxious". Traumatic encounters, issues in our family of origin, spiritual confusion and insecurity can leave you in an emotional tailspin.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, unfulfilled? Not enjoying your life in the way that you would like to? Do you set excessive standards for yourself and struggle emotionally when you don't reach them? Do you measure your worth in terms of what you can produce or accomplish? Is it hard to get motivated to go to work? Does it feel like your relationships with others are not fulfilling? Do your childhood wounds impact you emotionally as an adult and you want to heal? Do you struggle with your confidence and self-worth? Many times, these challenges show up as anxiety, overwhelming sadness, depression, and lack of motivation.

Covid-19 has all of our minds racing as we are trying to come out of survival mode. As a "Clinical, Wellness & Trauma specialist," I will teach you how to use the power of your "thinking" to heal your mind and stop that over-thinking brain that is creating anxiety, depression, insomnia...you know...the negative voice in your head! Teaching patients how to use these "mind stopping techniques " is just as effective as using medication!!! Call now for a full clinical assessment so you can begin to enjoy the benefits of a "quiet mind using the treatment approaches outlined in Dr. Shreve's book, "Shut up...Stop Talking to me....!"

You already felt tired, weary and worn and then in comes COVID-19. This has caused you to become more anxious than ever. Now you feel this impending doom - you already felt trapped. Now, what do you do? You are tired of everything and everybody. You we're already tired of your boss; can't stand your wife and at times they seem like the same person. You wish you could tell them what you really feel. You want to quit your job and this time you really really mean it! But, you said that 3 years ago and you are still in the same spot. Yes, you are tired, but mostly of yourself - Right? We can help and we can help now!

One of the most difficult times in a person's life is time of uncertainty. Are you confused as to the direction your life is headed? Do you have questions that you need help sorting out the answers to? Do you lack motivation and passion about your future? Do you have a vision with no focus? If you can answer yes to any of these questions then we need to have a conversation. Together we can work to analyze what would help add direction, zest, and vitality to your life. Who knows better than you what would make your life meaningful. My job is to assist you on the journey.

It is difficult to ask for help, especially when knowing where to begin seems overwhelming. With Art Therapy, starting can be as simple as picking up a paintbrush. Creative expression through art brings many benefits whether it be for coping, emotional release, communication, self-exploration, or achieving personal goals. Art Therapy is applicable to all ages, abilities, and individuals; so don’t let these perceived barriers stop you from seeking help. Through a compassionate lens, I will be your support as you experience the beauty of exploring a creative form of therapy.

In my own life, I have recovered from many challenges. With the help of a Spiritual Director, I gained insight into how past experiences were negatively impacting present decisions. What I learned most is that survivors of any type of painful experience must process their pain. Processing pain requires confronting what has happened in a safe space. I understand first hand how difficult it is to trust your heart with someone else again. I certainly understand the "idea" that isolation, aggression or denial is a better option, but it is not. Proverbs 24:6 says that wise counsel helps you wage war and have victory.

Do you feel as though too much is happening and you don't have a safe place to go? Are you feeling emotionally overwhelmed? My focus is to provide you with the skills that will assist you in making healthier life choices. My ideal clients are teenagers and adults with emotional, social, or behavioral concerns. I am devoted to helping clients realize their potential and utilizing practical steps towards achieving their goals. This could be learning to focus on your own needs, asking for help, loving yourself, improving relationships, or any other area of personal growth.