Art Therapy in Dundee, MI

When we feel stuck, trapped or insecure about our life, it can be hard to be motivated for change. Whether it is a relationship, a job, or simply just not knowing what to do with the thoughts that come into your head, there is empowerment within yourself for change. You may have recognized that your coping strategies have led to destructive patterns in your life. However, this is not the end for you, but a beginning to rewriting your story and your pathway to your best life. Let’s work together toward a plan with action steps that will empower you to create productive coping strategies that will accomplish your life's goals.

This is a very difficult time for everyone. Fears, uncertainty, loneliness, and a lot of anxiety is going around. Time for you to feel heard, understood, appreciated, validated, and accepted for who you are. Let's work together to get through this difficult time. I personally am not accepting new clients but I work with several amazing therapists and art therapists that are here to help. Reach out today and I can help you get set up with a new therapist.

No one is you, and that is your superpower!... I believe every client is different, therefore every therapeutic experience is different. I am motivated to meet my clients where they are at and create a therapeutic experience tailored just for them. My approach to therapy is person-centered which puts an emphasis on the client as the expert. I believe in the importance of the therapeutic relationship and working together as a team to help my clients achieve their goals.

It takes courage to reach out when you feel that you can no longer manage the issues you face by yourself. But by taking this first step to look into counseling, you have already started on that path to change and to living the best version of your life. My approach to counseling comes from my belief that every person has the solutions to their concerns within themselves, and by participating in the therapeutic process they can better access these solutions. As a therapist, I am committed to acting as a guide and facilitator for my clients' self-exploration and empowerment.

We deserve joy and fulfillment in our lives and at times it is hard to reach. Sometimes we need to access deeper parts of ourselves to heal traumatic experiences. This is why I often use experiential therapies in my practice. These are therapies that focus on the way it feels to experience your emotions, not just think about them. When we talk about tough topics, we may focus on what your body feels like, what memories or images come to mind, or how old it makes you feel. We can do this through imagination, movement, or art.

I believe in the healing potential of creative expression. In therapy, engaging in mindful art-making can help to process and express inner experiences or to communicate when words are not enough. I’ve witnessed art-making serve as a powerful tool to process grief and loss, to create meaning through storytelling, and to assist clients in gaining personal clarity. I take a client-centered approach to therapy and adapt my treatment modality to a client’s individual goals and preferences.

Life has many challenges and sometimes they seem overwhelming. Whether you are going through a life transition, struggling with relationship issues, feeling stuck or experiencing other difficult emotions, you and I will work as a team to address your challenges. As a therapist, my goal is to listen to your needs and cultivate a constructive therapeutic relationship of equals. In a non-judgmental and supportive environment, we will develop tools that help you move forward and let you take action toward positive change. I hope to provide a safe space where you feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and feelings.

Hi, thanks for reading! I'm a Marriage & Family Therapist and Art Therapist with four years of experience. I got my start in my home country of Lebanon, volunteering with art therapy groups for children exposed to war and domestic violence. I believe in "diving deep" into patterns and dynamics at play within your relationship with yourself and others, and love working with couples and families to build healthy communication and understanding beyond the individual level. Feel free to ask about how art therapy can help you express and explore in fresh and unexpected ways.

I am a Master's level clinical social worker, providing one-on-therapy. I graduated from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and have experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I use a client-centered focus to help each person build self-esteem and feel important. My areas of interest include individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and need support in their peer relationships.

Creative exploration leads to inspired healing. As a dedicated mental health professional, I provide healing through counseling and art therapy services for all people regardless of age, sex, race, religion, or national origin. It is my charge to provide a safe and healing space in which my clients can explore their mental and emotional well-being, establish, and work through their goals. Utilizing counseling, art therapy, and other goal specific activities and techniques. I assist children and adults with behavior modification, social skill development, and conflict resolution in both individual and group settings.

I view all my clients like they are a mirror image of myself. I see my work as being employed by you to help you get where you want to go. I am an experiential therapist Very different practice from what's out there today. CBT, DBT, TFT, EFT, EMDR and more are integrated into your experience. Therapy should be an experience of growth and revelation about "self" and not just a conversation. Tools should be the takeaway and integration into daily life the goal.

I thoroughly enjoy helping clients to be authentically themselves within a safe and comfortable space. Each person is unique in their own way, and because of this they may need a unique approach in therapy. I look at the therapeutic relationship as a team, we can collaborate together to work on any issues that may be troublesome. Transparency is an important part of the therapeutic relationship, and I encourage it on both sides in order to create a non-judgmental space.

I know that becoming the best version of one's self may take time, energy, and often the benefit of a fresh perspective or different point of view. Perhaps anxiety or depression is preventing you from living your best life now or maybe current circumstances have you feeling like you are stuck in a rut or as though you have lost your way - coaching or counseling can help. Dedicated to helping clients like you move forward toward greater wellness, I am eager to partner with you and share in this part of your journey toward the realization of your potential and improved quality of life.

Life can be hard sometimes…difficult to see a path ahead clearly…struggling to identify what needs changing…or how to cope with all of life’s complexities. I can help guide you in that process! I believe that for the therapeutic process to be effective, a partnership must be formed with a real and genuine connection. I want to collaborate with you to form goals and assess progress along the way. Every individual is unique, that is why I tailor my approach to meet the needs of each person I work with. I want to encourage and empower people to search for meaning and live authentically.

Are you struggling with increased emotional or physical difficulties due to the impact of isolation, covid 19, life transitions? Are you feeling increased Depression and Anxiety? Are you struggling with relationship issues? Has someone you love died or is in the process of dying? Are you struggling with other issues of grief or loss? Do you have medical issues that are impacting your emotional well being? Maybe you are needing help managing responses to past or current trauma? I am here for you. I will listen, support and encourage you. We will explore the difficult issues and create your unique healing plan together.

JCF Violet Flame is a holistic wellness center that specializes in trauma, emotional regulation and relationship/ family issues. We offer a variety of services that aid in helping people heal them selves and learn skills to live their best life. This may include professional counseling, meditation, art therapy, energy healing, breath work, movement therapy such as Qigong, DBT skills training, relationship coaching, spiritual advising, readings and intuition development which all work together to help create connections via mind, body, soul resulting in more awareness, inner freedom, and peace for purpose to unfold.

Clients who are ready to explore their deeper selves and go beyond cognitive talk therapy are ideal for my style of therapy! Those who feel stuck, squeezed, torn, or burdened and wanting to free themselves from a limited experience to live as their authentic selves are clients who might enjoy my compassion focused and creative expression therapy approach. I use non-traditional methods such as body movement, art making, sound, mindfulness practices to help clients process difficult emotions, face challenges, and make difficult choices.

Our goal as your art therapist and counselor is to provide a safe, welcoming, and judgment-free space in which you may explore your thoughts, feelings and behavioral patterns through art, action, and reflection in order to reach a better understanding of self. We utilize a holistic, collaborative approach which focuses on the person as a whole with all of their complexities in order to facilitate a deeper and more meaningful understanding of self.

Accepting new clients! Now offering Walk and Talk therapy for in-person services! There are many reasons you or your family may be seeking additional support right now. Maybe you or your child are experiencing anxiety, persistent sadness, behavioral problems, divorce/separation, difficulties in the school setting, or you are just looking for extra support to navigate a major life decision or hardship. I am here to listen and help you take the first steps to accessing the support you need.