Everybody‎ has‎ a‎ story‎ to‎ tell‎ and‎ everyone’s‎ story‎ is‎ unique‎ to‎ them.‎ I‎ am‎ a‎ Licensed‎ Mental‎ Health‎ Counselor‎ and‎ my‎ passion‎ is‎ to‎ help‎ people‎ realize‎ and‎ believe‎ in‎ their‎ full‎ potential.‎ Therapy‎ is‎ a‎ safe‎ place‎ to‎ allow‎ yourself‎ to‎ open‎ up‎ and‎ share‎ from‎ your‎ personal‎ book.‎ Whether‎ you‎ need‎ to‎ develop‎ solid,‎ positive‎ outlines‎ for‎ your‎ next‎ chapter‎ or‎ establish‎ healthy‎ coping‎ skills‎ from‎ those‎ previous‎ chapters‎ and‎ volumes‎ you’ve‎ already‎ encountered;‎ I‎ am‎ here‎ for‎ you.‎

In addition to conducting psychological evaluations, I specialize in providing individual psychotherapy to adults, college students, adolescents, and children. Some of the issues I work with include depression, anxiety, life changes, mood disorders, and relationship problems. I am an ally to the LGBTQ+ population and treat clients from all walks of life.

My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for children and adults, in order for them to process individual difficulties, devise a plan of action, and facilitate emotional health and well-being. My client base includes those experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, sexual and physical abuse, parenting difficulties, relationship issues, and family discord. I view myself as a coach to help identify strengths, determine what might be hindering progress, and pave the way for moving forward.

Each person is on a unique life journey. We look forward to learning where you are on your journey and how we can help you create the life you desire. It is not about dwelling on the past but about using life lessons to move forward in a positive way. Even our most difficult life experiences bring us wisdom, character and integrity.

I have worked more than 30 years with people struggling with some type of mental health symptoms and/or substance related disorders. My own therapy experiences have led me to know there are no limits to the hope available to us all; to overcome adversity, to build resiliency, and to move towards health. I believe that we all long for health and connection. I've experienced and witnessed the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity, to expand self-awareness and self acceptance, and to initiate and achieve astounding and lasting change in their lives.

* Accepting Telehealth Clients. I love working with all individuals and couples, and have training and experience as an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. It has been a privilege assisting those with relationship concerns, depression, anxiety, and many other life challenges. My unique and meaningful education in Sex Therapy allows me to address sexual well-being issues that often overlap with general day to day challenges.

Right now I am providing teletherapy sessions during the COVID 19 Crisis (online and phone). Please contact me to schedule an appointment today! My clinical specialties include anxiety, depression, life transitions, substance abuse, domestic violence, effective parenting, grief and loss, chronic illness and cancer. I provide a personalized approach to therapy, working with my clients' strengths, and helping them improve upon the areas of their life that challenge them the most!

I believe it is a privilege to work with individuals who are courageous enough to face the painful experiences and emotions that often hold us back from being our most authentic selves. It is my mission to provide you with the tools to safely explore your inner world. I will journey with you towards meaningful transformation and behavior change so you can awaken the best version of you that already lies within! I do this in a way that is kind and genuine, and I am truly passionate about the sacred work of assisting others in self growth.

If you could wake up tomorrow morning to a life that is exactly how you've always dreamt and visualized, what would that day look like? What is important to you - what are your most cherished values? Upon what do your curiosities hinge and linger? What awakens your inner child? Lends meaning to your being? My desire is to embark on the creative process of therapy with you, and serve as a guide as you explore the roads less traveled toward your most authentic patterns of being. We can take steps on this path via authentic 'I-Thou' encountering within a therapeutic relationship and a clean, well-lighted space.

It takes courage to seek out a therapist, so I use a holistic and personal approach in my sessions that helps create a safe, healthy environment for you to express yourself. My goal is to provide a non-judgmental and private space for clients to explore and gain insight into the issues affecting their life, ideally creating peace and self-acceptance. My counseling is designed to help you cope and function better in your everyday life, relationships, academics, career and family life.

I have been helping adults and teenagers since 2002 realize the immense satisfaction that comes with finding the answers they need from within. Utilizing a balance of cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness clients develop a deeper sense of daily awareness that leads to the change they are searching for.

We all will experience one disruptor every one to two years. One in ten will be so big that we will go through a major life change. For many, its what brings people to therapy for the first time. Maybe you are currently experiencing a disrupting life change, or have been struggling awhile, or maybe your anxious mind can not stop the constant worried and fearful thoughts about when your life might be disrupted. This negative and anxious mindset as the power to drain you of enjoyment and energy making it difficult to adjust to any changes. Either way, you have stopped to read this and I am here to help you.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about services through Reflect, Renew PLC. I am an experienced clinician rooted in trauma informed, cognitive behavioral therapy. I have over 15 years of experience working with people impacted by trauma, grief, addiction and other adverse experiences. I work with both adults and families and would love to learn more about you and how I can help you meet your goals!

WE OFFER TELE-THERAPY - BOTH VIDEO AND TELEPHONE-BASED. We find understanding and insight are key to change and growth. We're a group of licensed psychotherapists in Metro Detroit who share a passion for helping others in their journey toward personal growth. Some journeys are brief, others take more time. Under the clinical direction of Franklin Sollars, PhD, LP, our therapists offer confidential and caring treatment for a variety of issues and concerns. Treatment for all ages - children, adolescents, adults and elders, is available. We work together with clients to bring about healing, change in behavior, and new perspectives.

I have great respect for people deciding change is what they want for themselves and are willing to taking action to bring about change. People are people first, and are not to be marginalized based on diagnosis or over generalization. My therapeutic perspective is to join people where they are in their lives and work together to create change based on individual values, goals, wants, and needs.

Susan has been working with individuals and groups in a variety of clinical settings since receiving her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Grand Valley University in 2005.

Teens, Adults, Aging, Addiction/Family Recovery, Life Transitions. How you view yourself, others and your cultural worldview contributes greatly to how you move through life. You are unique. Therefore, I emphasize taking time to learn your language, beliefs and values. A primary goal is to establish trust in our working relationship so that you may feel supported and heard. I will work beside you to address your concerns and honor your needs with an approach that best suits you. Ultimately, I'd like to assist you on your journey toward personal growth and wellness.

Are you looking to become the best version of yourself? I believe through psychotherapy you can become a highly functioning, self- actualized and happy individualized. Together, we will work towards helping you be the person you wish to be and project to the world. My goal is to help you heal from your past, grow, and move forward with your life.

So many therapists, how do you choose? I have over 30 years of clinical experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems and addictions, but I also have wisdom from life challenges that I have managed. My clients comment that I'm relaxed and easy to talk to, and I ask thought provoking questions that help them to think through their issues without being too passive or directive. Have you been hurt or disappointed in therapy? Let's chat.