ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS FOR ONLINE THERAPY ONLY. Are you troubled with unmanaged STRESS? Are you overwhelmed with feelings of SADNESS? Are you challenged with uncontrolled ANGER ? Do you want better RELATIONSHIPS with the people in your life? I can help you make sense of where you are and show you how to move beyond your current situation. I specialize in helping individuals gain and maintain emotional, mental and spiritual wellness.

Grief, pain, anxiety/worries/panic, trauma or heartbreak...Are you looking for a shelter in the storm? Christian counseling available for men, women and couples. I help my clients heal the root causes of their symptoms to bring calm and peace to their hearts. Call me for a free 15-minute consultation. There is hope and freedom even from traumatic experiences. Let me help you put an end to the past haunting you and your relationships. Painful arguments with your mate? I'd like to help you have a better kind of conversation that builds intimacy rather than isolation.

I am fascinated by the process of healing. To me, deep healing can begin when we have a safe place to tell our story. A place where we won't get interrupted, where someone won't try to "fix" us with their biases, where a genuine, caring person can give us the space to hear ourselves tell our story, to empathize with us, and to affirm us. I find people make the most significant strides in their journey toward healing when they evaluate alternatives and come to a reasoned conclusion themselves, without over-concern about what others think of them.

I ANSWER MY PHONE ~ Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path toward growth and well-being. As a Doctoral level fully Licensed Psychologist & Addiction Therapist, my goal is to help you uncover true potential. While we can't change the past, we can work to understand/resolve challenges. We can unearth long-standing patterns or negative perceptions holding you back from experiencing a meaningful life. If you're looking for support and guidance with challenging situations or just ready for new direction, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.

I love working with clients who are committed to working on themselves, and who want to experience a fuller, richer life. I enjoy working with individuals as well as couples and family relationships. I believe that every individual possesses within them the ability to grow and achieve their desired goals in life. I would like to facilitate that growth and change by helping you to explore and process your inner emotions.

I know the struggle is real. Every. Day. Whether you deal with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, lack of motivation or are looking to improve your emotional health, I offer a safe environment where we can build trust while we dive into what is keeping you from moving toward your goals. Clients who work with me describe: decreased stress & anxiety, healing from trauma & pain, improved communication patterns & increased marital satisfaction. Together we can get to the root of your struggles to bring real change and growth!

I love working with adolescents and adults. We all face struggles throughout our lives and sometimes having someone there to help is just what you need to get through. I offer a safe, nonjudgmental environment to deal with those obstacles that you may come face to face with.

I have over 25 years of experience practicing counseling and psychotherapy. My expertise spans a wide range of topics, including couples counseling, marriage and family, depression and anxiety, trauma, self-injury, cross cultural issues, and teenage issues.

Are you looking for a challenging, and rewarding, therapeutic experience that translates into lasting insight and change? We celebrate your courage to seek help. The clinicians at ATPWC have helped many with a variety of life changes, mental health, and substance abuse issues on an inpatient and outpatient basis. In addition to individual, couples/marital, and family counseling we also have group counseling. We also offer psychological and psycho-educational assessment. Lastly, Counseling limited license supervision is also offered.

I am a well experienced professional who's career included teaching, educational administration, extensive consulting and clinical practice. I form practical and beneficial treatment strategies. We are a team working to identify unhealthy negative thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The therapist coaches to eliminate counterproductive activities and to construct positive, successful behaviors that produce solutions and overcome challenges. Counseling 45 minutes a week cannot produce change. Homework assignments promote everyday use of what is learned. Developing and systematically using effective responses creates a foundation to build esteem,confidence, and success. You will overcome challenges and resolve issues that threaten well being and mental health.

"HOW DID THINGS GET THIS OUT OF CONTROL?" Sound familiar? Is your life spinning out of control because of sexual addiction? Is your marriage in trouble because of fighting or infidelity? Do you find it hard to stick up for yourself in relationships? Have you been facing depression and anxiety but can't seem to snap out of it? By the time many people make it into counseling, they often feel directionless, let down, angry, and without hope. The good news is that things can get better and I want to help you in that process.

I am here to help people: People who may feel stressed, anxious, worried, upset or burned out. People who are dealing with a variety of difficult emotions and circumstances. I also have experience in women’s issues and helping people who cope with chronic pain.

The adult client seeking a therapist to help them process life's stressors and challenges will find it here. You, not the diagnosis, receive the greatest attention. You will learn practical "how to" coping skills, gain new insights, and work toward new possibilities. You can choose traditional "talk therapy", EMDR, or work on relationship issues with the Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Whatever the issue - - anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, crisis, trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, life transitions, career challenges, relationship conflicts, codependency issues....invest in your life! Call 248-321-3396 today.

The reason clients continue to refer family and friends to me, is because I connects with them in a non-judgmental laid-back professional way. During my 30+ years of counseling, I have dealt with clients whom in their life journey have picked up anxiety, depression and hopelessness. In my sessions I use many tools to help them understand, reflect and solve their issues. This will relieve them of stress. Come see me, and together we peel the layers of your problem and get to the core and solve it.

Do you feel emotionally broken or mentally stressed? Do you feel out of place in this world? I believe every human is strengthened when able to experience emotional healing, establish mental peace, and identify their life's purpose. I also believe you are reading this page because you are at a point in life where you need support. So when you are ready, I am here to support you as you recognize your own strength. I understand the waves of life may cause you to question the meaning of life, therefore I welcome your use of spiritual and religious principles as a resource to help you thrive past life’s challenges. 

I believe that therapy can be for everyone. Personal growth is a life long journey and therapy can help people realistically asses themselves and the manner in which they perceive, interact, and act within their world. I am here to help people achieve a change that promotes balance, growth, understanding and to become a “Master of their actions, not a prisoner of their reactions”. I also believe humor can be used as an integral tool in the therapy experience. It often illuminates the many strange and challenging predicaments that we all face at times.

The word "kairos" comes the Greek word meaning, "the opportune and decisive moment for change." I will support you through the counseling process while you search for continued joy and wellness in your life. Child and adolescent services are available to focus in on difficult attitudes, home or school behavior problems, parental divorce or separation issues. Adult counseling is needed to help in difficult life transitions, which may cause anxiety or depression. Couple counseling is available to help develop the necessary communication skills to enhance the relationship. Couples may have reached an impass due to the developmental stages of marriage.

I believe that therapy is a cooperative process that requires a strong, safe, trusting relationship between a client and a therapist. I provide a warm, comfortable, and accepting environment in which one can explore a wide range of issues and concerns without the fear of judgment or reproach. I believe that therapy is an important tool for lasting change and, to be most helpful, it should be tailored to a client's individual needs. The ideal client is one who is interested in self-exploration, the possibility of change, and the time neccessary to achieve both.

Seeking help for life's difficulties is not always easy. I want to make the process as comfortable for you as possible. I maintain a comfortable, judgement free environment. I work with tweens, teens and adults on a wide variety of issues including; low self esteem, depression, anxiety, self injury, parenting issues, mood disorders, stress management, oppositional behavior, suicidal thoughts, and social skills.

Andrea Hilliker is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Michigan and a Nationally Certified Counselor with 8 years of experience. Andrea completed a Bachelors of Science from Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, MI and went on to earn her Master of Arts in Counseling from Oakland University in Rochester, MI, graduating with honors in 2012. Andrea engages clients in a compassionate, respectful, and open-minded approach, believing clients are the experts of their lives and she, a helper on their journey.