Therapists in 48328

I have 47 years experience working with individuals, families and children to help them cope with life's changes and challenges. I have extensive experience working with chronic and persistent mental illness, such as major depression disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and anxiety. I also provide marriage counseling, couples counseling, premarital counseling and family therapy.

Are you looking to change areas of your life that are holding you back or do you need a safe space to talk and have someone listen to you? If you are struggling with depression, self-esteem, anxiety, adjustment, relationships, parenting, substance misuse, or other areas that make you feel that you are not living your life to your fullest potential, I can help! We have it in us to be the best version of ourselves and sometimes we need help to unlock it.

I have over 30 years experience working with children, adults, couples and families on a wide variety of life problems. It is important to find a therapist that is a good fit, someone with whom you feel comfortable and who takes your concerns seriously. My approach is supportive, confidential and empathetic in helping individuals and families recognize their own needs and strengths. It's not uncommon to get stuck in unsatisfying and frustrating situations. Through our relationship you can start to become aware of issues that interfere with feeling better and use your strengths to make changes and move forward.

Experiencing scary life changing events can leave you feeling, afraid, angry and depressed, with a reeling desire to feel safe and a sense of normalcy again. Your everyday encounters can leave you feeling frustrated because of frequent triggers and reactions that make you feel as if you are reliving the event all over again. One thing is for sure, you are ready to do some thing intentional about this, so that you can cope with this experience in a healthy way. Maybe you are the parent of a child or teen, who experienced a scary event and you are looking for answers to help your child. You are at the right place.

I enjoy working with clients of all ages - from young children thru to seniors. My areas of focus include Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Bullying, Depression, Grief, Personality Challenges, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Alcohol and Drug Abuse. I received my early education in private parochial schools in India, and obtained a Masters in Child Development and Family Relationships. I taught undergraduate students in my university before moving to the U.S. where I obtained my Masters in Education. Following my desire to help others, I attended Wayne State University where I obtained my Masters in Clinical Social Work.

I provide support along the lifespan with emotional support and guidance to help people get unstuck. Heal from past traumas, manage anxiety, depression and adjustment to life changes. I am a supporter of LGBTQ plus population and support others with difficulty with identify and self-esteem. You don't have to do this alone, and therapy can be a great way to get support, feel heard and sort out some really heavy issues you might be facing. I would love to help you start this journey of living your best life and version of yourself.

As a Social Worker/Clinician I have worked with various types of individuals with a multitude of struggles, from depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and family conflict, to crisis stabilization and helping individuals process their childhood trauma.

I have over 30 years experience working with children, adults, couples and families on a wide variety of life problems.It is important to find a therapist that is a good fit, someone with whom you feel comfortable and who takes your concerns seriously. My approach is supportive, confidential and empathetic in helping individuals and families recognize their own needs and strengths. It's not uncommon to get stuck in unsatisfying and frustrating situations. Through our relationship you can start to become aware of the things that interfere with feeling better and use your strengths to make changes and move forward.

I provide active treatment that yields quick results, in a supportive and comfortable environment. I have extensive skills in working with children and families experiencing crises and/or behavioral difficulties. My experience includes a significant background of working with childhood diagnoses of: autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities/cognitive impairment, ADD/ADHD, oppositional defiance disorder, and suicidal behavior.

I enjoy working with people of all ages. Although, most of the individuals I work with are 14 years old to 55 years old, I do work with people who are younger and older. The mix of ages is important to my practice for several reasons. My speciality is family psychotherapy and marriage counseling. Since I am addressing the family, I necessarily will deal with individuals of all ages. I work with relationship issues which may include parenting and discipline issues. In addition, I work with adults and children individually and/or within the family regarding abandonment/separation, depression, and anxiety.

For 30+ years I have worked with people struggling with depression, anxiety, marital, family, child, career/work, military and trauma issues. I help them better understand themselves, those around them and how they can get the outcomes they want. People who talk to me feel understood and respected. They get practical direction that makes sense and gets results. I help people find the words to express what is confusing or difficult and to identify the steps needed to get the outcomes they want. I help them gain confidence and identify the inner resources needed for relief and success.

My therapeutic approach emphasizes a biopsychosocial approach to wellness and leverages several therapeutic orientations to help my patients change problematic behaviors, feelings, and thoughts and help them make improvements in their life or seek to discover what they are missing in life. My goal is to help you find whatever you are seeking. My current clients would tell you that I am easy to connect with and deeply passionate about helping people reach their personal goals and increase satisfaction in their life. Let me help you find meaning and discover your purpose. I offer expert executive, health, and life coaching $300 hour.

*Morning Appointments Only* Telehealth Only. Effective therapy is about finding the right fit for your unique needs. Are you an adult looking for help with addiction? trauma? depression? anxiety? relationship issues? anger? Maybe you're feeling lost or untethered and need a sounding board to find your footing again. Or maybe you know you need something but don't know where to start. I approach each and every client with compassion and without judgment. Our sessions are collaborative and I place great value on establishing a relationship built on trust and respect.

What took you so long? If you are a chronic procrastinator, then you might be dealing with concerns such as marital problems, gambling disorder, work performance and/or substance abuse. People come to me seeking relief from the 'outcomes' of untreated procrastination. At age 32, I self-diagnosed my ADHD. I wrote my doctoral dissertation on chronic procrastination. I concur with current research linking chronic procrastination and gambling disorder in individuals with undiagnosed ADHD. Help is available!

Life can be full of challenging emotions and difficult situations. As a strength-based counselor, my goal is to tailor therapeutic interventions to meet your specific needs. I offer a safe space, free of judgement, where you can process your hurts, difficult relationships, insecurities, anger and worries. I am proactive in my approach and want to work with you to help you achieve your daily, short and long term goals.

I believe that there are many paths to addiction recovery. Let's find yours together! I help my clients discover and harness their own power to manage their drug and alcohol use. I have twelve years of inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment experience, using evidence-based recovery interventions and programs. I also specialize in the field of Bariatric surgery by providing psychological testing required for weight loss surgery clearance, as well as supportive therapy for prospective and current Bariatric patients. I am a Bariatric patient myself, having undergone vertical sleeve gastrectomy in 2015.

Did you know most therapists have their own therapist? Why do I share this? Because I want to help destigmatize receiving mental health treatment. What may look like today's standards as a “perfect” life from the outside, could actually have imperfections of their own. Imperfection IS perfection. Life's daily stressors are enough to handle on your own, now add in grief, trauma, life changing events, anxiety, depression, & more. You are Not Alone! The Majority of my clients struggle with anxiety and their self-worth & I am looking to start a support group to help my clients feel a sense of normalcy with their mental health journey.