Codependency Therapists in Detroit, MI

I am a fully licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience working with individuals and couples. My primary client base is adults of all ages where we address a wide variety of treatment issues, specifically utilizing a treatment style that caters to each client’s individual needs. I am currently accepting new clients for individual therapy and Psychoeducational/Psychological testing. Feel free to contact me for a free phone consultation if you have BCBS, Aetna, or are self-pay. I am also nationally licensed psychologist through PsyPact interjurisdictional license, able to provide therapy in over 40 US states.

Depression. Anxiety. Low self esteem. Codependency. Toxic relationships. Sounds familiar, right? These are common complaints, and no escaping the deeply human struggles we all experience. While I treat these conditions, I’m also passionate about treating the underlying causes. In over 10 years of clinical work, I have found over and over that the root cause of these common complaints always come back to the same issues- Self-loathing. Self-doubt. Self-judgment. Shame. Perfectionism.

Just because you wear it well doesn't mean its not heavy. Does your outward smile hide the pain you are feeling inside? Many of my clients have struggled with drugs or alcohol problems and have feelings of shame and hopelessness often trying to hide the issue from others. I've also helped many people who love someone; a spouse, child or parent with an addiction, but who have lost their sense of normalcy in the process. I also have expertise in treating problems like anxiety, depression, relationship problems and trauma/PTSD.

I consider therapy a gift where you are able to detox from family pain and drama, remove the obstacles to your own growth and happiness -- and live the life you were meant to live. In our work together you will begin to know your self. Deep within each of us is the longing for happiness. Happiness does not depend on outer circumstances or how other people behave, it’s created with our innermost feelings and sense of well-being. My practice offers individual, couples and family sessions for all ages, with night and weekend appointments available. My office is located on the first floor of the beautiful Park Shelton building.

It feels like no matter how hard you try you will never be good enough. Others see you as successful, but you feel you are hardly getting by. You wish you felt a broader sense of connection in your relationships, but it feels scary to be authentic with your friends and family. You're tired of ruminating on the past and feeling anxious about the future. You feel stuck and unsure of how to get on track. You are looking for a holistic approach bringing in mindfulness meditation and other evidence-based alternative therapies. I can teach you how to tap into the profound wisdom you already have to make changes in your life.

Wondering why you can't seem to maintain satisfying relationships? Do you oftentimes struggle with identity asking, 'who am I or who should I be?' You have become an expert caretaker specializing in denying your true self and placing other's needs before your own. You have difficulty trusting others with your whole heart and live in fear of not getting your own emotional needs met. Outwardly you appear secure, you have learned to be a doer and a perfectionist, but inwardly you feel fragile and abandoned. Others have accused you of being needy and sensitive which further dismisses who you are. Sounding familiar?

I specialize in working with women who struggle with being the Good Girl. A "Good Girl" can be the current role of a child/adolescent or the Inner Child of an adult who filled this role growing up. She has a strong desire to be validated, valued, and approved of by others. She seeks this approval by meeting all expectations to the point of suppressing parts of their identity and emotions, conforming, and/or prioritizing the needs of others over self. The Good Girl is constantly pouring from an empty cup because she has been taught that this is how she will receive love.

I'm a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional/Meditation Teacher dedicated to helping people turn their complex traumatic histories into lives of resilience, wisdom and focus. My work is focused on both educating clients about how negative thoughts and perceptions get lodged into our minds and bodies, which then greatly influence the choices we make in every aspect of our lives.

Life is not as simple as a storybook; there is no linear storyline, no frivolous love interest, no secret ingredient to success, and definitely not as predictable as we’d like it to be. Luckily, we are not books. We are much more fluid—we can change the narrative whenever, wherever, or however we would like. When it really comes down to it, we are the author of our own stories. It is up to us to move in a way that will make or break our future.

Whether by choice or circumstance, change is a process that requires bravery, patience, and a great partner.

No matter how hard you try to move forward, you feel like your taking one step back. You’re a high performer with perfectionism tendencies and always put on a smile, which helps you forget your pain. You feel you will never be fully happy and never be able to fully enjoy life how others do, because of your many losses, attributing to your decreased self esteem. You may keep friends and family at a distance, to protect yourself from yet another inevitable loss. You may have stopped exercising and taking care of yourself the way you used to, since it takes too much work and you're just surviving at the end of another long day.

Do you ever feel like you are going through the motions of daily life however, not enjoying it to its full potential? Do you feel like you are buried with feelings of: sadness, emptiness and loneliness and that no one, not even friends or family, can relate or understand your internal struggles? Do you have difficulty with letting go of painful experiences from your past causing you emotional pain? You are not alone. There are many women like you who are faced with similar situations, who put their own emotional needs aside to fulfill personal obligations and the needs of others. It is your time to make yourself a priority!

You’ve been living by everyone else’s needs instead of your own. You want to stop abandoning yourself, but everyone else is relying on you, and you can’t let them down. You attempt to prioritize your wellbeing, but every time you plan to do something for yourself, you feel a pervasive sense of guilt. Knowing you’re everyone’s go-to counselor and cheerleader provides temporary relief from the profound feelings of worthlessness that plague you. While you’re dedicated to the happiness of others, the true reason for your incredible care is that you’re terrified of being alone and disappointing others.

Welcome! It takes an immense amount of courage to seek out therapy. When we experience trauma or hardship, our nervous systems have to figure out how to survive. Sometimes that adaptation may look like people-pleasing, dissociation, anxiety, over-functioning, or depression (to name a few). Therapy involves identifying your learned responses that may have helped you survive, but are no longer serving you in your present life. We will work to sit alongside those unwanted patterns and make space for new ones that better serve where you want to be.

Are you tired of caretaking for everyone and feeling like no one cares for you? Do you struggle to give yourself the same kindness & compassion that you so easily give to others? Does guilt get in the way of you saying no and setting boundaries? Most of my clients are impacted by these issues and feel helpless in living an abundant life of self-love. My expertise is working with people to find healing and restoration through empowerment, developing insight, and working with the body. I understand how power, oppression, and trauma can contribute to distress and I work to instill hope.

Most people need help adjusting to changes, coping with trauma, and managing stress. Most people want to better understand themselves. This journey can be challenging and often painful. You need support at times, and it takes strength to ask for it. If you are ready for a new path, and ready to learn about yourself, please contact me today.

Serving the Metro Detroit area for over 20 years I have witnessed great transformation as individuals and families have become renewed, refreshed, refocused, reconciled, restored and more. If you need to talk call me so that I can walk with you for a season of life providing compassionate care and concern. Your life can be enriched by healing past issues, equipped by applying truth filled principles to current life issues, and empowered by experiencing the abundant life to fulfill your purpose and Kingdom dreams. I believe that nothing is too hard, all things are possible, and you have a choice!

Is your relationship with a loved one or spouse suffering? Are you keeping secrets from loved ones or feel you are at the place where you need intervention? At One Recovery Company, I specialize in addressing internal and external systems that create dysfunction in relationships. Furthermore, I help my clients reconstruct the parts of themselves that seem to fall short of achieving healthy attachment. If your goal is to establish recovery that can restore your relationships, mental health, and overall life satisfaction, here is your invitation. The space I offer is one that is safe, judgment-free, and equipped to help you succeed.

I had the opportunity to encounter many individuals from all walks of life with many issues that seemingly disturbed their “PEACE”. Those encounters encouraged my counseling journey. My belief is that every individual should live a life of “PEACE”. I believe that “PEACE” is accomplished by combating issues that have disturbed one’s emotional, financial, physical, and spiritual health. My ultimate goal is to assist clients in exploring and processing their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, to improve their quality of life engulfed in “PEACE”.