"At its core, therapy is about supporting a life lived with awareness and choice, which is not only the best way to honor it, but also to meet the suffering that comes with it. Jung says: "I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become". In a way both are true; the family we're born into, and life's events impact us deeply, and we can learn and grow through our experiences, the good and the bad, as opposed to letting them trap or control us. We can all lead lives consciously and choicefully."

"**Currently not taking any new clients** I've received over three years of specialized training at Michigan Medicine Department of Psychiatry which included a 2-year fellowship. My specialty is in working with young adults and their families to navigate the turbulence of adolescence and early adulthood. Additionally, I have the training and skills needed to work with adults who struggle with anxiety, including OCD, depression, and relationship concerns. I support ALL families and individuals. Together we will rebuild your relationships, increase self-awareness/esteem, and enhance coping skills to improve your quality of life."

"As a licensed counselor and human resources professional, I am well suited to help you with your career needs. As a counselor, together we can explore what is important to you and help you overcome the fear that may be keeping you in an unfulfilling career. As a human resources professional, I have recruited at all levels of the organization. Together we can use that knowledge to customize your resume that will lead to an interview. We can practice tough interview questions to help you feel confident and get the job offer. My goal is to help you have a more rewarding career."

"Seeking therapy can sometimes feel overwhelming and people may not know what to expect from the process. With this in mind, I have created a comfortable, safe and nonjudgmental environment for my clients. I believe that people deserve the utmost respect, warmth and compassion from their therapist. My role in the therapeutic process is to guide my clients towards their highest potential, while also collaborating with them in every aspect of our work. Because everyone has unique strengths and barriers, my therapy style is open, flexible, and tailored to meet the specific goals of each client. "

"Imagine seeing deer or hearing birds chirping during your therapy session. Or feeling the warm sunshine on your skin as you walk along a tree-lined path. If being in nature sounds more healing and less intimidating than sitting in an office, then this may be just what you're looking for. Walking helps the brain to release "feel good" chemicals, helping to alleviate depression and anxiety and reduce stress. Walking decreases negative emotions and promotes mental clarity and positive thinking. It can boost self-esteem, increase energy, improve sleep quality, and allow you to reconnect with the natural world."

"I believe that change happens when we go on endlessly creating ourselves. The way in which we deal with life stressors and challenges is largely based on biological, psychological, societal and family influences. Our work together will consist of exploring how these influences affect your current functioning and explore ways to create more balance and mindfulness into your daily life."

"I specialize in working with individuals and couples struggling with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and addiction. My areas of expertise include couples therapy, men's issues, sexual issues, and parenting issues. My approach to therapy is engaging and interactive. I believe that therapy should not be hard and heavy. You can not fix a problem from the same place it came from. My motto is "light and easy." We will confront difficult situations and tackle great challenges together in a light and easy way. I aim to inspire my clients and more often than not my clients end up inspiring me."

"I believe in a non-judgmental, person-centered, positive approach in the counseling relationship, where the client feels comfortable enough to express their feelings and thoughts while examining factors which may be causing them pain, anxiety, or unhappiness. I also believe that individuals have the power within themselves to overcome these personal barriers to attain their full potential. My goal is to support you and give you tools to use along the way, and also in your future. There is light at the end of what may seem a dark tunnel, but together we will work to get you there."

"ASSESSMENT: I specialize in the assessment of ADHD, learning disorders, behavioral issues, autism, and neuropsychological testing for memory issues resulting from traumatic brain injury, illness, and aging. A comprehensive psychological assessment can help you succeed academically, vocationally and personally."

"The most challenging step in seeking help is making the first appointment, and I understand it might be anxiety provoking. I provide individual (adolescent, adult, geriatric) and couples' therapy utilizing cognitive-behavioral theories within a solution-focused framework. This allows for some relief to happen quickly for depression, anxiety, panic, grief, PTSD, phobias, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, care giver stress, career counseling, eating disorders in adult women, substance abuse, trichotillomania, infertility, GLBT issues, and neuropsychological (head injury, dementias, amnesia). Why wait? I return calls in 2 hours during the day. I bill your insurance directly for therapy services."

"A psychotherapist in private practice in Brighton Michigan, Mary K. Hirschmugl offers transformational counseling to assist you in recovering from sexual abuse, dissociative disorders, codependency and depression as well as developing healthy skills including anger management, building high-self-esteem, boundary work and a deeper spirituality. Many of her clients are survivors of incest or couples in which at least one partner has experienced abuse. She also works with people in recovery from dysfunctional and addictive lifestyles."

" My goal is to bring to you as my client a safe place to explore what will give you the most support for growth you want. My office is also a place to learn and try out new coping skills. I am a mentor with shelves of tools, some of which will fit the life you want to go out and have; others which may not meet your style. An ideal relationship will give you client room to open yourself to thoughts and feelings and learn what you want and need and how to express that in healthy ways."

"My ideal client would be school-aged and experiencing emotional and/or behavioral symptoms that impact interpersonal and academic functioning, such as depression because of poor school performance or vice versa. With children, these things are so often tied together and I have found that targeting both, simultaneously, results in the greatest level of symptom reduction and improved outcomes."

"I believe in a collaborative approach where client and therapist work together to identify intervention areas and to develop the therapeutic roadmap. Life challenges I specialize in include depression, relationship and life transitions (high school, college, job, relationship, aging), sport and academic performance anxiety, perfectionism, divorce, sexuality and cancer diagnosis. I work with adolescents (12+), college students, young adults, adults and couples."

"Are you experiencing relationship problems - such as ongoing conflict/anger; trust issues or feeling distant? I am the Director of the Relationship Institute - with offices in Royal Oak, Livonia and Ann Arbor. We have been helping people create healthy, loving relationships for 21 years. We have a staff of 21 licensed therapists - female and male - who are experts in helping people attract, create, develop or maintain a loving relationship that can last a lifetime. We offer numerous workshops as well as individual, couples, group and family therapy."

"At this time, you may be struggling with problems in relationships, family, work, or conflicts within yourself. Being so close to the problem, it can be difficult to find the solutions. I believe therapy is an extremely effective process for finding these solutions and creating a fulfilling and satisfying life for yourself. As your therapist, I can guide you to identify patterns of behavior, feelings, and attitudes that are self-defeating or standing in your way. I can help you access your inner wisdom, strengths, and resources that will facilitate the changes you seek."

"Our lives are complicated and challenging. We make things even harder for ourselves when we become our own worst critics. Are you overly harsh on yourself? Do you feel like no matter how hard you try, you are always falling short? Is your relationship suffering because of poor communication and lack of connection? As a therapist, I work to help others reduce their suffering through mindful self-compassion. Together, we can help you meet your goals while learning how to be kinder to yourself and others."

"My practice is currently full. I provide counseling to adolescents and adults to facilitate growth and change and help people move beyond destructive patterns to experience life to their fullest capacity. I have worked in the field of crisis intervention, counseling and therapy for over 20 years, in a wide variety of settings -- hospitals, college counseling centers, family medicine clinics, rape crisis centers, and private practice. I share my practice with five colleagues: Charlotte Dodd, M.A., Karen Gottschalk, M.A., Amy Guyton, M.A, Diane Kruger, M.A., and Judy Seldin, M.A."