Therapists for Teens in Taylor, MI

Debra Dukes I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist and Special Education School Social Worker. I am highly motivated, persistent, and mature. I have worked with special education children and adolescent for over 23 years. I have helped them overcome developmental, personal and social problems. I utilize the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach. Which will help clients identify certain thoughts and feelings about yourself or situations that can lead to distress. In the CBT sessions will work on identifying patterns and learning about how negative thoughts might negatively affect you.

Michigan Counseling Centers (MCC) goal is to provide you with the guidance and support needed to help resolve the issues that are causing discomfort. If you are having issues or difficulty coping with life, relationships, employment, career direction, stress, emotions, self-esteem, grief and loss or other life circumstances please contact us for an initial discussion and appointment. MCC is here to serve children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.

Glenn Derrick has been a practicing therapist since 2004. He holds a Masters Limited Psychology License to practice in the State of Michigan and earned his Master's Degree in Clinical, Humanistic and Existential Psychology. He has created and presented many continuing education programs for training social workers, substance abuse counselors and clinical psychologists in Michigan. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Metacognitive Therapy, and Somatic Experiencing to join with his clients in creating their own journey to create a better life.

Are you wondering – Why can’t I just get my shit together?! Are you doing all the right things and still feeling lost? Are you so worried about being judged that you keep it all bottled up? You don’t have to wait to hit your breaking point to see a therapist. This is not the life you want anymore! You want to feel at peace and hopeful for the future, not drained and afraid.

Hi there, I'm Teri! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience. I am passionate about working with my clients, through any challenge they choose, so they can experience healing and positive growth. I work with adults (18+). I love working with a variety of people. My services specialties include: relationships; family, work and romantic, adjustment to life changes, anxiety, depression, PTSD, adult survivors of childhood trauma, substance use/abuse, and chronic illness.

My name is Ben Bookie, and I am a Licensed Professional Counseling (License No. 6401017482) in the state of Michigan. My approach to therapy is person centered and eclectic, as we work together to discover what works best for you. Among the areas in which I focus are anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma, men's issues, and life changes. I work with a wide range of people and conditions. I focus on areas including anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma, men's issues, and life changes. I also have experience treating personality disorders and attachment issues.

Renee works with individuals who are looking to gain insight into themselves and improve their quality of life. She seeks to understand each individual holistically, including their backgrounds and the strengths they already possess to provide an individualized approach. Renee believes that establishing a strong alliance with her clients is essential to getting the most out of therapy and creating lasting change. Through this alliance, she partners with her clients to explore and address thought and behavior patterns that serve as barriers to enjoying life fully.

I became a psychologist to help individuals learn to appreciate their individuality and understand that not everyone learns, processes, and thinks the same way; but rather everyone is unique and can benefit from therapy. I enjoy teaching coping skills to people so they can feel more empowered and take control of their own lives. I find this especially important when working with clients that have had a past diagnosis of a learning disorder. I feel everyone has the potential for growth but the path to growth is not the same for everyone.

My role is to help you gain clarity, reduce depression symptoms, and provide guidance. Over the past 25 years I have been blessed to have worked in various environments helping people get past their concerns, overcome their fears, and increase their functioning in life. I have worked with individuals, families, and groups, of all ages, suffering with addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, aging complications, caregiver strain, relationship strain, and a host of other barriers. As far as I can remember, I was taught to listen, never judge, and help. I am passionate in helping you find a solution to live a productive life.

I am Ruth Westfall, a licensed Social Worker, with nearly 30 years of experience as a therapist. I am passionate about getting to know my clients and seeing them heal and overcome life's challenges. I have the greatest respect for those who seek support in order to make positive change in their lives! During these past few years, Anxiety and Depression have increased by 25%! So, most people that I work with are experiencing some related symptoms. I have an extensive history of working with trauma and its many effects. I prefer to work with individual clients, especially when on the telehealth platform.

Considering Therapy???? I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of professional experience providing guidance and support to help individual’s resolve issues that are causing discomfort in their life. If you are having issues or difficulties coping with life, relationships, employment, career direction, stress, emotions, self-esteem, grief and loss or other life circumstances please contact me for an initial discussion and appointment.

Mary Rose Cyril-Schwartz is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan who has been practicing since 1989. She has a Master in Social work and is currently working on her Doctorate degree in Social Work. Mary Rose believes in a treatment approach that includes CBT, PE-PC- PTSD focus, and EMDR. In her spare time, Mary Rose enjoys reading, cooking for friends and family, antiquing, walking, and is a cat lover and vintage clothes browser.

I am now accepting BCBSM PPO, BCBSM Mental Health and Substance Abuse (65), and Medicare Plus Blue. Immediate appointments are available, including evenings and weekends. I believe we are all unique and your therapy should be as well. My goal is to provide a welcoming and safe environment for us to work together and achieve your goals. Many people are struggling with intense fear due to our current world environment, along with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, addiction, division of society, and social isolation. We can work together to decrease the stress and emotional toll we are all experiencing.

Kim McFarland is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), who works with client populations ages 13 and up to assist clients in reaching their mental health goals. Kim believes everyone can benefit from mental health therapy services and she understands asking for help is one of the hardest parts of getting started in therapy. Kim treats a variety of mental health disorders and self-care needs. Kim encourages anyone thinking about therapy to call and speak with her to determine how she may be able to help.

Fay Jaafar is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Michigan who has been practicing since 2023. She has a Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work. Fay believes it's our purpose to strive in serving the vulnerable through building rapport, assessments, designed treatment plans and providing resources. As a social worker, she is devoted to the practice of advocating and empowering individuals, families, and the community. Our end goal is to enhance the quality of life by embracing individuals from all walks of life and promoting social change.

My name is Chelsea Poulos, and I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). I have worked for the past several years with children aged 0-5 and their entire family as they navigate the challenges and stresses that come with everyday life. I have a lot of experience and am comfortable working with those experiencing challenges that come with our daily life. This includes but is not limited to parenting/raising children, behavior or developmental concerns, relationships, anxiety, stress and trauma.

Aliya M. White is a Mastered Level Clinical Therapist who believes everyone has a story to tell and should be provided the safe space to do so. At Growing Counseling Services, Aliya currently provides services to both youth and the adult population addressing various issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral concerns, etc. Aliya is also currently an Infant Mental Health Therapist for Starfish Family Services where she provides behavioral therapy to families and children with a concentration on attachment building, developmental concerns, play therapy and emotional regulation.

Hello! I’m Rachel Harmon and I look forward to meeting you. I’m a master’s level licensed clinical social worker (LMSW), licensed for both clinical and macro-level practice in Michigan. I invite you to embark on a wellness journey together that identifies strengths, enhances skills, and alleviates symptoms as we foster meaningful changes you’d like to accomplish in the therapeutic process. Whether navigating aspects of stress, depressed mood, anxiety, trauma, relational impacts, life transitions, chronic illness, parenting, spirituality, etc., I am passionate about individualizing the work I do with clients.

Growing Counseling Services provides psychotherapy to address issues including but not limited to behavioral issues, depression, sexual trauma, etc.