Therapists in 48309

I know the struggle is real. Every. Day. Whether you deal with trauma that is tormenting, anxiety, depression, have been in a relationship that has wounded you, or are looking to improve your emotional health, I offer a safe environment where we can build trust while we dive into what is keeping you from healing & moving toward your goals. Clients who work with me describe: decreased stress & anxiety, healing from trauma & pain, improved communication patterns & increased marital satisfaction. Together we can get to the root of your struggles to bring real change and growth!

Finding the right therapist can be difficult. When finding your therapist, you should feel safe to share and have an experience of collaboration and engagement. I don’t believe that therapists should be a blank slate, they should help you explore and work with you to help you move toward your goals. While I work with a vast array of clients, my specialties are geared towards anxiety, depression, substance use and trauma, including PTSD. Sessions are geared towards helping the client develop a deeper understanding of what is happening while developing goals and a plan based on the client’s value system.

Most clients seek counseling because they want to create a positive change in their life. Creating change can be both exciting and intimidating. Finding the right counselor to help facilitate that change is crucial. I provide an empathetic, nonjudgmental, and supportive environment where you can feel comfortable exploring your thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors while finding ways to create positive change. I work with my clients to build a strong therapeutic bond so you feel comfortable and empowered during sessions.

I approach counseling with clients like a door. Not every locked door can be unlocked with the same key. Different locked doors require different keys to open. What works for one client, may not work for another. This means I work with many different approaches. From Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychoanalytic, to Constructionist. However, my main counseling approach, foundation, is Humanistic, Person Centered. This focuses on the therapeutic relationship between the counselor and the client. As a counselor my goal will be to build the relationship with my clients by providing an empathic understanding of my client’s point of view.

Deciding on therapy is a step toward self-improvement. Deciding on a therapist is the next step in that pursuit. It is important to find a therapist that will provide an environment that allows you to share, collaborate, and ultimately, grow. I believe that therapy can help provide an additional perspective, which can bolster self-awareness and foster individual growth. My goal is for clients to feel safe and comfortable to explore areas of their lives they wish to better understand or improve.

Life isn't always easy. Whether you or your loved one are facing challenges at work, home, or school....we are here to help!

I chose this profession from a profound desire to help and a strong belief that we all deserve help and healing. Deciding to seek help is the first brave step towards wellness. Taking positive strides and making healthy changes is what I am here to help with. Developing a warm, trusting, and calm environment is what I strive to provide each and every session. The most important aspect of therapy is developing a healthy therapeutic relationship where you feel safe to share your feelings, thoughts and experiences.

I mainly work with adults and the aging population. I work with individuals, couples and families. I am able to help with substance abuse (including co-dependency issues, as often times, addiction is a family disease). I work with mental health issues including anxiety, depression and trauma. I assist those who have experienced grief/loss. When working with couples my goal is to help them build an understanding of themselves and their partner(s). I work with the LGBTQ population and have training in substance abuse in LGBTQ population. I have experience with many different cultural backgrounds and religious affiliations.

You’re the expert of your life. Let’s work together to make it the best it can be! I enjoy working with those looking to navigate through life’s unique and complex challenges. We are often unaware of how our early life experiences play a role in shaping how we perceive our world. We can work together to create breakthroughs using evidence-based, trauma-informed interventions. A soft approach in a non-judgmental space to develop new habits and form new ideas allows the development of a strong foundation of self.

I believe people are innately their own inner-masters within their life journeys. I strive to provide an environment in which my clients may feel comfortable and safe navigating life’s ever-changing and dynamic adjustments. I believe my role as a counselor is to help in facilitating each client’s journey in a non-judgmental, empathetic, and understanding space.

Clients love my genuine, straightforward approach. I believe therapy should be a safe space to deal with painful feelings and events, provide understanding and clarity, normalize how it makes sense we feel and behave, and offer useful guidance. When we have a chance to be heard and understood it helps us feel normal and valued. The root of most issues, individually and in relationships, is not feeling valued, worthy, or understood. Anxiety, depression, conflict, and disconnection are symptoms of larger, root problems. They result from shame, guilt, and lack of skills. So much is learned. Sometimes what we learn doesn't work.

Counseling involves empathy, congruence, trust, and genuineness and is based on an open therapeutic relationship. I 'am skilled, trained and have the necessary tools to assist my clients in the therapeutic process. Establishing a trusting, genuine, secure and judgement free environment is conducive to a healthy therapeutic safe haven. Through my education and personal experience I 'am devoted to giving my client the gift of resolve, healing and strength. As I help them explore emotions, feelings, thoughts and beliefs that they encounter daily.

My role as a therapist is to create a safe, open and empathetic environment that will allow you, as the client, a space to feel secure while navigating with you through life's past or present hardships. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques such as CBT, Person Centered, EMDR, etc, however, I adjust treatment to fit each individual client and their needs. I work with clients ranging in age from preteen to 65+; with issues from anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse and more.

My ideal client is someone who is ready to work on the issues that have been burdening them mentally. I work best with adults of all ages, especially those with chronic health issues and later stages of life. My ideal clients are willing to take the healing journey toward better mental health.

Grief, pain, anxiety/worries/panic, trauma or heartbreak...Are you looking for a shelter in the storm? Christian counseling available for men, women and couples. I help my clients heal the root causes of their symptoms to bring calm and peace to their hearts. Call me for a free 15-minute consultation. There is hope and freedom even from traumatic experiences. Let me help you put an end to the past haunting you and your relationships. Painful arguments with your mate? I'd like to help you have a better kind of conversation that builds intimacy rather than isolation. Continuing to serve California clients after a move to Michigan.

Having difficulty moving forward how you want to or feeling like you're stuck in an unproductive space? Let's work together to resolve those feelings and work towards a more productive state of mind. I utilize a variety of evidence-based treatments in an integrative approach to help clients realize their personal goals and work towards meeting them.