Life can be very hard. We all face certain obstacles that cause us to feel afraid, sad, worried or even hopeless. It is my goal to help you through difficult times, enabling you to make new choices and engage in behavior that will create a happier life. You may be struggling to help a loved one; parent a difficult child or teen; grieve a loss; save a marriage or make important life decisions. It would be our privilage to help you navigate through significant periods of change in your life.

I help people who are stuck become free so that they can get back in making progress in the journey of their lives. I take a pathologic approach because focusing upon personal dysfunction is de- motivating. Deep and lasting chsnge, on the other hand, comes from experiencing profound emotional encounters that are either come from encounter aspects of ourselves and integrating them or in guided interactions with those we are emotionally attached to. I seek to facilitate acceptance of aspects of self, becoming clear of and being guided by one's values and in growing in the ability to be emotionally accessible and emotionally responsive

It is an extremely brave step to enter into therapy. I am truly honored to be invited into the lives of my clients. I provide a safe non-judgmental atmosphere where my clients feel comfortable exploring their innermost thoughts and feelings. Therapy is about identifying beliefs, thought patterns and behaviors that hold people back from achieving their highest potential. If therapy is successful, a client will develop the hope, clarity, courage and self-acceptance necessary to make positive changes in their life.

You never thought that you'd be the parent who spends their nights awake wondering how your child is going to handle your divorce. Or one who worries about their transition to a new school or adjustment to a new family member. Or why they've changed from a happy kid to an irritable teen who is withdrawing from things they previously enjoyed. You know something is wrong and you may feel that you've done everything you know how. You want to help them through this difficult time and finding someone who will connect with your child while involving you in the healing process is invaluable.

I believe working closely with clients to help them reach their fullest potential through developing goals, creating healthy boundaries, and empowering you for change. I use evidence based cognitive behavioral methods to help you challenge everyday thinking that keeps you locked in self destructive or unhealthy patterns, which ultimately diminish quality of life and satisfaction of relationships. It is crucial for clients to understand their issues fully so corrective action and healing may happen. I meet my clients where they are in their lives and incorporate their culture, personal talents and strengths, religion, sexual orientation, and ethnic background into the counseling process for authentic exchange.

Struggling with anxiety can affect every area of your life. Sleepless nights, avoiding social functions, and not being able to think clearly, all take their toll. Being tensed and stressed wears you out, or maybe anxiety holds you back in your work or personal life. Others don’t understand or give misguided advice, and you might feel isolated and alone. You keep looking for and trying different remedies and strategies, yet it still gnaws away at you. You know there must be a better way, and you long for the peace of mind and confidence others seem to enjoy. If this describes you, I likely can help.

Acknowledging something is amiss may be troublesome or exhilarating, depending on the moment and the context. In my experience not much is black or white, and the balance is somewhere in the gray. There is a spectrum of emotion out there for experiencing. In so doing one may find insight. Patterns in ways of being; hopes, flops, reactions all have something useful to communicate. Openness to experience frees one from being stuck allowing energy for richly living. My hope is that upon graduation from counseling one has arrived at one's goals with a renewed sense of authenticity.

I provide services to individuals and families who are struggling with imbalance in their lives. Many of my clients suffer from anxiety, depression, family problems, addictions, marital problems, emotional disorders, and many other issues. As a long - time educator and therapist, I believe that identifying and treating emotional problems is as complex as learning a foreign language. So I see my patients at least twice per week for 90 minutes per session. Your commitment is the primary reason that I have an 80 percent rate of success!

Do you struggle everyday to just get through the things you have to do? Have you often woken up and thought 'there has to be more to life than this'? Do you feel overwhelmed easily by things that don't seem to upset other people? Have you struggled with self-harming, over spending, or using something else to numb out the pain that just won't seem to go away? These questions are ones that so many people suffer through on a daily basis. The decision to come to therapy can be scary and so brave at the same time.

So, "I love you", doesn't have much meaning? Worse, instead of romance you have guilt? Relationship problems bring self-doubt, loneliness, sadness, and worry. You (and your partner) may feel alone, but in therapy you are not alone. You can talk with someone who listens instead of giving advice. Therapists listen without pushing advice or making decisions for you. We join your quest for health even if that means walking a difficult path. Solutions emerge as you explore problems in a safe place. There is a hope and a future.

Karen Farrar is a Master’s prepared Licensed Clinical Social Worker. After graduating with honors from Michigan State University, I devoted my career to working toward empowering individuals and families who are seeking to regain control of their lives. My commitment remains steadfast to work with people who are struggling to find their foothold in life due to circumstances beyond their control. I firmly believe that it is the strength and resolve of our humanness that brings us to places of higher awareness and understanding. Working together toward self-empowerment through strategic individualized treatment goal planning is key.

I am a trauma and attachment trained therapist. My focus is families dealing with early childhood attachment and trauma due to foster care, international adoptions, or other significant traumatic childhood experiences. I also see adults that have suffered trauma and attachment during childhood.

The reason clients continue to refer family and friends to me, is because I connects with them in a non-judgmental laid-back professional way. During my 30+ years of counseling, I have dealt with clients whom in their life journey have picked up anxiety, depression and hopelessness. In my sessions I use many tools to help them understand, reflect and solve their issues. This will relieve them of stress. Come see me, and together we peel the layers of your problem and get to the core and solve it.

"For over 30 years I have been providing supportive counseling to individuals, couples and families throughout the Detroit metropolitan area. My goal has been to help people improve the quality of their lives, relationships, and feel better about themselves. I have also taught many college and university courses for 20 years and have been a consultant to many clinics and therapists practicing locally. For more information regarding my clinic and my background please visit my website at: mielkeandweeks.com. On the website you will be able to view information about the many therapists at Mielke & Weeks Psychological Services, as well.

When I meet with individuals and couples in my office, I welcome them and then we discuss the concerns which led to the appointment. I listen carefully, ask questions, and collect information that is helpful in formulating intervention plans. As my clients discuss their concerns, I offer information, insight, and recommendations. I have three decades of experience working with adults, adolescents, and children. I respect the world view of all individuals. My own world view is Christian. Using evidenced-based practices and procedures, I have seen lives saved, marriages restored, psychological problems managed, children thrive, and teenagers survive!

My mission is to support the exploration and the search for the client's own skills, capacities, goals and purpose with a genuine, unconditional regard. In a non directive way, I am here to support exploration, growth, discovery, strength, self care and to encourage people's realization of their unlimited options to gain back control over their own lives.

I have been working as a therapist for 10+years and I have a passion for helping individuals to overcome stigmas and redefine themselves as confident and capable by employing cognitive restructuring strategies to help individuals re-frame their perceptions of themselves and their environment. I have experience in school and outpatient settings dealing with issues of depression/mood disorders, anxiety disorders, bi-polar disorder, grief and loss, anger management and all types of addiction.

My goal is to make my clients feel empowered to change challenging situations. Maybe you are stuck in a difficult marriage, or have mostly dark and cloudy days with no end in sight. Maybe you have a teenager who is anxious and sad, and is struggling for a normal life. Let me help you. I am an opportunity finder, solution researcher and emotional baggage carrier when you need support. I use my clinical skills and life wisdom to help you make peace with your past, teach you to be mindful of the present and create a positive outlook for the future.

Suffering doesn't have to dominate your life. My practice is dedicated to helping others to live fulfilling and meaningful lives. Whether you are struggling with depression and anxiety, or experiencing overwhelming changes in your life, I focus on tailoring a treatment plan that is right for you. My philosophy is that everyone has individual needs and it is important to find what works best for you. Utilizing a person-centered approach that targets specific needs, helps my clients to not only learn how to manage their symptoms, but to feel more comfortable and in control of their treatment options.

I have been in practice for over thirty years and hold licenses in psychology, marriage and family therapy, and social work. My methodological approach is eclectic and my therapeutic style is collaborative and aims to draw each client into meaningful, ongoing conversation wherein personal meanings and experiences may be examined/explored. This approach is meant to empower each client with a wider range of choices, in regard to more functional ways of thinking, feeling and behaving, as defined by that client.