Child Therapists in Canton, MI

Mary Hillier is licensed clinical social worker who graduated from the University of Michigan with a Master of Social Work degree. She has been providing individual and family counseling for over 25 years. She has worked in various settings including schools, community mental health and hospitals. Mary has over 20 years experience in schools working with children who struggle in the school setting. She has worked with adults with a specialization in older adults. Mary is an advocate for her clients while helping them work through the challenges they may face.

My focus is helping individuals create a culture of emotional awareness that leads to healing, joy, and empowerment. I am passionate about working with children, teens, and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, Self-Esteem, PTSD, Grief and Loss, LGBTQ-related issues, Sexual Assault, Anger Management, Life Stressors, and Work/Life balance. and executive functioning challenges such as ASD or ADHD.

Throughout life, it is possible to find ourselves on a journey we believe is impossible to complete. Through therapy, we learn that no journey is impossible; however sometimes we must detour...delay...revisit...or speed up! This analogy speaks to the true essence of therapy, helping others to navigate obstacles that present themselves along their journey. I will partner with you to find your path to a healthy existence despite any detours you encounter.

Our group of therapists are available to see children, teens, adults, couples, and families experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, divorcé reactions, stress, parenting concerns, co-parenting, panic attacks, school issues, relationship issues, family communication, conflict management, parent/teen conflict, LGBTQ+ Affirming, and anger management. We also have experience working with addiction, survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault survivors and the family who support them.

Are you trying to find the best way to respond to your child’s behaviors or moods? I help children and families work through difficult experiences--including stressful life events such as transitions, anxiety, relationship stress, and loss. I will work closely with you to tailor therapy to your family's individual needs. Sessions can be held remotely or in-person at my Plymouth office.

My ideal client is ready for change. It can absolutely terrify them, but they see the light and know they are worthy of healing and growing. Whether it is academic stress, conflicts between parents and children, healing past trauma, or navigating a difficult chapter in your life. Therapy can be a helpful place to learn new coping skills, challenge your thoughts, a space to feel heard, or a person to share with without getting "advice" from loved ones. Wherever you are in your journey, if therapy could help remind yourself that you are worth the try!

Building Bridges provides comprehensive, individualized care, for children & their families. Our multi-disciplinary team collaborates to address the unique mental and physical needs of each child, while providing support for the entire family. Because we understand special needs, our multi-disciplinary team collaborates to provide the best treatment for each child, and identifies ways to support other family members for a healthy family dynamic. It's okay...actually, essential for family members to take time away, and express their feelings.

Change may not be easy, however, you don't have to take part in that journey alone. I work with kids, teens, adults, parents, and couples seeking change. Suffering is a normal part of being a human, and human suffering can affect relationships, work, parenting, communication, ability to care for oneself, and more. Learning skills to help with emotions, increase motivation, and stress management can make a world of difference in your life. I would be honored to take part in that journey with you! Not currently accepting adult clients for trauma treatment.

Are you feeling sad anxious or depressed? Are you having relationship issues that you don’t know how to solve? Is your child struggling at home or at school with emotional issues ?

So you’ve decided to dive into the world of therapy. Maybe you and your partner are having communication issues. Maybe your child is experiencing social anxiety at school. Or maybe your family is having a hard time understanding one another. Whatever the reason that brought you here, I hope that by the time you finish reading you will feel comfortable with taking me on this journey with you. My goal is to provide a safe space led with compassion and unconditional positive regard. I am passionate about looking through a systemic lens to cultivate change within individuals. We are a product of our environment, after all.

Dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care, my professional journey revolves around serving culturally diverse families, exploring racial and ethnic identity complexities, and supporting neurodivergent children and youth. I see clients with a wide range of challenges, ranging from anxiety, depression, and trauma, to executive functioning to parenting. I am currently accepting clients from early childhood to young adulthood both in person and virtually.

Carmen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who earned her Master's in the Science of Mental Health Counseling in 2016. She has 6 years of experience helping individual clients, families, has worked with and infants and children 0-6 years of age in community-based, school-based, and private practice settings. Her mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy that empowers individuals and families to lead healthier lives. Carmen is committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental space so clients to explore their emotions, beliefs, and behaviors.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS, INTERNS AVAILABLE. I help individuals achieve success in recognizing how their traumatic experiences, mental health symptoms, or personal relationship issues can affect their mental wellbeing. I work with individuals ages 12 and up who are experiencing or have experienced trauma, struggling with peer or parental relationships, low self-esteem, etc. Furthermore, I assist families who have a current Child Protective Services case that could potentially lead to removal of children by offering parenting, anger management, communication and conflict resolutions skills in order to rebuild the family structure.

My social work career began with working with caregivers and their children (ages 0-5) using the Infant Mental Health framework. I also work in a school setting providing behavioral and skill-building support to children in the special and general education settings.

Marisa graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Honors Psychology program at the University of Michigan in 1998. In 2003, she acquired a Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD) degree with a special emphasis on child and family therapy, from the California School of Professional Psychology. After a postdoctoral internship at the Department of Child Psychiatry at Kaiser Permanente in Hayward, CA, she moved back to Michigan where she has resided since 2004. She has 20+ years of experience working with children and families.

Dr. Mohammad has been practicing as a fully licensed psychologist for over 30 years. She completed her doctorate in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, Illinois and has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and couples in various care settings. Dr. Mohammad seeks to understand each individual holistically, including their backgrounds and the strengths they already possess to provide an individualized approach. She believes that establishing a strong alliance with her clients is essential to getting the most out of therapy and creating lasting change.

Are you stressed ? looking for a relief ? We provide professional, confidential mental health services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Our practice has psychiatrist, psychologist, therapists who specialize in various areas such as anxiety, depression, grief/loss, self-esteem, stress, bipolar, mood disorders, trauma, stress, school issues, substance abuse issues and behavioral issues. Our clinicians are trained to walk with you through the struggle to find a solution that would work best for you. We provide with psychiatric diagnosis and medication management for adults and 18 year and older.

I specialize in providing comprehensive therapeutic support to individuals spanning various age groups, including children, adolescents, and adults. My mission is to empower my clients as they navigate the intricate landscape of anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and trauma. Within the confines of a secure and welcoming therapeutic environment, I employ cutting-edge and evidence-based approaches to promote lasting mental health improvements.

In a confidential, safe, and private setting, we focus on your present predicaments and stress, your family history, and the course of your problems to map effective treatments. Psychological therapy helps you begin to acknowledge and understand the sources of your emotional distress, enhance your coping strategies, and recognize the breadth of your strengths. With increased knowledge and emotional learning, you not only put your life into a more coherent perspective, but you also learn to face life-predicaments with acceptance, flexibility, courage, tolerance, and the ability to take responsibility for your actions. I refer to physician colleagues for pharmacotherapy to treat biological vulnerabilities such as major depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, and ADHD. Pharmacotherapy is sometimes an important component of effective psychological therapy.