Therapists in Oak Park, MI

My ideal client is someone who knows there's something they want to work on, but isn't sure how to start. Are you struggling with anxiety and depression, and don't know why? Are relationships difficult, or do you feel like you haven't found your people? Has life suddenly just switched to "hard mode"? I especially enjoy working with people who are trying to work while taking care of chronic illnesses, fellow social services employees, and LGBTQ+ clients. I love working with neurodivergence!

If you could wake up tomorrow morning to a life that is exactly how you've always dreamt and visualized, what would that day look like? What is important to you - what are your most cherished values? Upon what do your curiosities hinge and linger? What awakens your inner child? Lends meaning to your being? My desire is to embark on the creative process of therapy with you, and serve as a guide as you explore the roads less traveled toward your most authentic patterns of being. We can take steps on this path via authentic 'I-Thou' encountering within a therapeutic relationship and a clean, well-lighted space.

All parts of you are welcome here! I’m a Holistic Social Worker with a contemporary approach. I blend elements of somatic practice, parts work, attachment theory, and Brainspotting to help aid in the transformation of trauma, shame, and other relational challenges. The cornerstone of my work is derived from helping individuals build relationships with all parts of themselves.

Are you part of the LGBTQ+ community, feeling isolated and like no one understands you? Are you struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression, or finding difficulty relating with family and friends? Are you discovering your identity and navigating personal and emotional challenges that come with that process? It can be very difficult to feel connected to loved ones if they don’t understand every part of you, and the emotions that follow can be hard to navigate alone. I can work with you and provide you the support you need to cope with your emotions; to understand and value your identity; and transition into living authentically.

Collaborative Health Center is a group practice with 18 clinicians with diverse backgrounds, specialties, training, and interests. We believe in offering an environment that most effectively nurtures growth and healing in our clients. We treat children, adolescents, families, and adults. While our practitioners' trainings are generalized, we have specialties in the areas of anxiety, depression, adolescents, marriage and family therapy, substance abuse, and eating disorders. We work with local dietitians and psychiatrists to support our clients as comprehensively as possible and se welcome collaboration with any practitioner.

My professional journey as a therapist has been informed by trauma and the cycles we find ourselves within generationally, within our lifetime, and how we see them live out in relationships. I focus on assisting with acknowledging what you have navigated on your journey thus far and how these events and experiences have shaped you into the current version of yourself. This process is client led to assist clients with a natural balance of processing that isn’t difficult or jolting to your nervous system. My goal is to let your body and mind help lead us on the healing journey that makes sense to you.

Hi, I'm Angel! As a neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+ therapist I prioritize creating a safe place to land for anyone who walks through my doors. I have worked with clients seeking healing from the influence of trauma, relief from symptoms of anxiety or depression, healing relationships with food and body image, challenging that critical inner voice, and learning real actionable skills for managing stress and painful emotions. Together, we'll explore what a fulfilling, meaningful, and supported life looks like for you.

Have you had trauma or relationships in your life that you are struggling to move past? Are you living with constant anxiety, stress, and/or depression? Are you a member of the LGBTQ+ community looking for a safe, understanding environment to discuss freely who you are? Whatever brings you to therapy, I would be honored to help you find a way forward. We can collaborate to understand what is not working for you, how it came to be, and how we can find a path through together.

I have experience with clinical disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and trauma, as well as issues related to life transitions; I specialize in self-esteem development and identity exploration. I provide therapeutic services for children, adolescents, and adults as well as individuals, couples, and families. My philosophical orientation is based in Rogerian theory and how we can invite change into our lives through congruency, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard. These qualities are the first tools with which we might build the foundation to a therapeutic relationship.

Note: current availability is limited to daytime appointments - Welcome! I’m Lio, a therapist at the Mala Child & Family Institute. I’m dedicated to empowering teens and young adults as they navigate LGBTQ+ identity, disability, Autism (including PDA and high-masking profiles), ADHD, and anxiety. As a neurodivergent and queer adult, I know that these experiences are often misunderstood and encounter a range of barriers. I also understand the impact that a safe environment can have on the development of self-worth, self-advocacy, and self-compassion.

SARAH Abdel-Wahab-O'Brien, LLP (they/them) has specialized training in Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT), a modality specialized for folks with Bipolar Disorder. They approach older teens and adults through existentialist, humanistic, trauma-informed, and liberation lenses. HALEE Grams-Lopez, LLP (she/her) has experienced with utilizing Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused, Solution-Focused, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy treatments with children, adolescents, and adults.

Are you seeking a life that is full of acceptance, abundance, and safety? Do you crave fullness and vibrance in your life, but you’re unsure of how to get there? Are you feeling stuck or confused? One of my main goals as a therapist is to help you align with your values & live a life that’s fulfilling to you while working through tough emotions that you feel are holding you back. I often work with clients who identify as LGBTQ+ or are struggling with depression, anxiety, shame, trauma, and people-pleasing. All identities are welcome here, especially those who have ever felt like an “outsider" in their community.

Hi! My name is Garrett Shotwell. I provide accessible and relatable therapy in Michigan (in-person & virtually) & Illinois (virtually). In therapy, my goal is to foster a safe environment and for you to create space in your life. This allows for acceptance and integration of one's authentic self. For me, being let into your life is the truest honor- let’s create space together!

Creating and holding space for folks to feel safe in, share, be authentic, be vulnerable, and heal is something I have felt called to do throughout my life. I am an adamant believer that individuals are the experts on their own experience, and that includes providing space to discuss the impacts of various forms of oppression you face. I view therapy as a partnership on a journey toward healing, for which an affirming and non-pathologizing space is essential.

Hi there! My name is Abby and I use they/them pronouns. I work with individuals who identify with various marginalized communities, such as the LGBTQIA+ community, the non-monogamous community, and the disabled community, to name a few. My goal as a therapist is to make you feel heard, understood, and empowered! Together, we will develop goals that work for you and we will explore areas that may be exacerbating your struggle, such as social/relational concerns, economic concerns, and micro/macro levels of oppression.

Overwhelm, burnout, wanting to be your best for the people you care about, and to show up and take care of yourself too, I see you. The heavy weight of parenting, the chaos of chronic trauma, the isolation of neurodivergence, the bumpy road of queerness. These paths aren't always easy but they're ours, and we can walk them together. I have been working with kids, teens, families, and individuals working their way through understanding their identities and traumas for the past 12 years.