Trauma and PTSD Therapists in 48303

Are you still struggling with feelings of not being enough, being too much, insecurity in relationships, rejection sensitivity, and fear of abandonment? Did you grow up in a dysfunctional family atmosphere? Did trauma(s) during crucial developmental years affect the way you connect with yourself and others? I focus on working with adults who are coping with the effects of developmental/complex PTSD (cPTSD) and/or growing up in a dysfunctional family environment. Trauma comes from an experience that overwhelms our ability to cope. As children a rupture (physical or emotional) in our primary attachment can cause traumatic effects.

I am a clinical psychologist. I strive to give everyone who enters my office the opportunity to search deep in themselves, and truly find who they are and who they want to be. I listen objectively and without judgment. In order for healing to take place I believe a client needs to be heard but also understood and validated and given the tools that work for them. My goal is to help clients understand, manage, and learn to cope with any trauma, depression, anxiety, and addiction. My hope is to help be a support as the people I work with find healing.

Do you feel anxious & stressed? Overwhelmed by daily life? Have you ever thought-is this all there is? When you are feeling stuck, it can be hard to isolate what is causing it. You want to feel relief - you want to feel happy. Together we can focus in on the cause and collaborate to find solutions that will work for you. I am here to accompany you on your journey; to provide education, tools, and support to make life’s challenges a little less challenging. I don’t just sit back, I am actively involved in your growth, your success. My focus is to provide you with relief as quickly as possible. Individualized intervention that works!

Today you are one step closer to a "new you" where you can experience an empowering and positive path to growth and well-being. As a cognitive behavioral therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance, or you're just ready to take a new direction in your life, please contact me and we can work together to achieve your goals.

I am dedicated to working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families. My specialize in working with those who are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, loss, and trauma. I also work with young people diagnosed with Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, ADHD and behavioral disorders. In my work I am creative and person centered. I believe that when working with children and youth, effective engagement is critical; therefore my work includes play therapy, game play and hands on activities to help children express their feelings and identify healthy coping strategies. I also provide support and education to parents to help meet their child's needs.

My greatest passion in life is helping people. I am committed to my clients and care deeply about helping them achieve positive outcomes through therapy. My therapeutic style is warm, unconditionally accepting, and supportive. I view therapy as a collaborative process and strive to tailor treatment to reflect those goals most important to you.

I am a Fully Licensed Psychologist and have been in private practice for over 20 years in the Detroit metro area. Whatever personal difficulties and challenges you may be facing, I will provide you with a warm, supportive environment in which to examine them and to move past them. I will help you gain understanding of these challenges, a positive attitude toward overcoming them, and a practical and effective plan for doing so. You will feel better, you will gain insight, you will accept yourself and realize more of your potential.

As the senior member of the staff at DMBA, I have many years clinical experience which will help you refine your issues and agree on a treatment.

My ultimate goal is to help you in whatever way needed, and to guide you to personal heightened satisfaction, self-understanding and inner peace. Your goals are the driving force. We as individuals long to find personal fulfillment and success on our path. In our journey of life we hope to find what works best for each of us, in the healthiest way. I hope to be of the utmost service to you through my dedication, knowledge, expertise, compassion and understanding.

I provide a nonjudgmental, supportive environment where clients are encouraged to explore and increase their self-awareness, gain perspective, develop insight, and learn to cope, change course, and thrive through life's many challenges. I strive to use evidence-based approaches, interventions and techniques that will be in concordance with your needs, taking into account the different dimensions of your life: Social, Emotional, Intellectual, Physical, Spiritual, and Occupational, etc. I would be honored to be part of your journey at this time in your life. --I also provide supervision for LLPCs looking to attain their license.

Life can be difficult, but I believe that with the aid of therapy people can obtain a deeper understanding of themselves, and find ways to overcome their obstacles. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, and have experience with treating mood and personality disorders, anxiety, behavioral problems, relationship/marital conflicts, and parental/family issues. I believe every person is unique, therefore I utilize a variety of treatment approaches, including- Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Family Systems.

I am a board-certified therapist with a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. I was clinically trained as a social worker by the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan Health System Depression Center, where I also conducted research on a variety of mental health issues.