Therapists in Dryden, MI

Hello. I am Dr. Daniel Kachman. I am a Licensed Psychologist and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of MI. I have practiced in Lapeer for over 35 years as an outpatient, private practice Psychologist but I am now practicing exclusively through telemedicine. I accept almost all insurances. Throughout my career, I have practiced using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, an evidence based approach, that increases awareness of our thinking in order to overcome self-defeating thoughts, emotions (depression, anger and anxiety) and behaviors (social anxiety, addictions, etc.).

You notice your emotions are all over the place and you don’t know how to control them. Your head might be spinning with worry about the past and the future. When things get difficult and things we have to do pile up we can lose sight of the moments that help us stay balanced or steady. You are not alone. Therapy can help you get feeling like yourself again. Through teletherapy, you will receive the same high quality care you would get in an office from the comfort of your own surroundings. Schedule your FREE consultation to learn more and see if it may be a good fit for you https://www.synergyetherapy.com/allison-ames-consultation/

One of my professional idols, Irvin Yalom, MD, coined one of my favorite terms, "Fellow Travelers." We are all Fellow Travelers...and at any given time, we are at one crossroads or another in life. I am here to meet you at your crossroads. I provide a collaborative psychotherapy with adults and teens. I have a broad range of experience in working with individuals experiencing Depression, Anxiety, and all sorts of major life adjustment issues. My therapeutic orientation is primarily Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy while incorporating eclectic ideas including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, DBT-Informed, and Neuropsychotherapy.

Are you feeling as though you have no one to talk to or no one who is willing to listen to your concerns and frustrations as well as your successes? Listening is one of the most effective ways one can demonstrate empathy to others. I am here to be that someone and to help guide you to be the best version of yourself. I have worked with many diagnoses including Anxiety, Depression, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, ADHD, and Personality Disorders. I am here to provide a neutral and safe space for my clients.

Contact my office (email or phone) or visit www.LakesideProfessionalCounseling.com for assistance scheduling an Intake with me. "We'll dig right in and evaluate your values, your lifestyle, unravel your history, identify your strengths, potentials, accomplishments, failures, fears, goals and desires. I'm here to help you help yourself by applying person-centered and evidence-based guidance."

My mission is to create an environment for my clients that foster growth and understanding of themselves. Since individuals and their problems are unique and diverse, the interventions and approaches designed to address them should be equally unique. I utilize an eclectic approach with an emphasis on cognitive behavioral techniques, transformational psychology, and solution focused to help my clients achieve their goals and overcome their issues.

I believe that within every person you have the tools to find what you need, but sometimes it is difficult to know where to start. My role as a therapist is to build a safe and nonjudgmental partnership to support you in connecting with your own inner wisdom and capacity for growth, healing, and transformation. I combine your knowledge of your own life with my training and experience to support you as a whole person in the context of your intersecting identities, experiences, and environment. My specialty is working with young adults and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, shame, and grief.

I am here to be a nonjudgmental support and to help you achieve change to better your life for a new outlook and more fulfilling life. Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired of being stuck come Break The Cycle! Are you feeling stressed and anxious or depressed? Are you struggling to focus your attention and feeling overwhelmed as well as lacking balance in life? Are you struggling to cope with your tragedy in life? Are you struggling with an addiction?

I strive to meet my clients wherever they’re at in their lives, helping them achieve their goals and find out new things about themselves. I have experience working with college students and other adults, as well as with issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, and self-worth; I also wish to work with folks who are part of the LGBTQ+ community.

Are you feeling overwhelmed in your world right now? Regardless of whether you are anxious, depressed, confused, or just "stuck" in life right now, there is hope! I believe the most important factor in successful therapy is a good therapeutic relationship. Hopefully, you will be able to find that person with me. In therapy, I will aid you in setting goals that will help you lead a happier and more fulfilling lifestyle. I utilize an eclectic style of practice incorporating psychodynamic, strength-based, cognitive behavioral, educational, play, and solution-focused strategies, which means I find the strategy that works best for you.

Are you feeling depressed, anxious or stressed? Are you having difficulty in your life or feel out of sorts, stuck or uncertain. Do you struggle with chronic illness, parental challenges or trauma? Whatever the issue, the common need and goals that you may be seeking is balance, acceptance, freedom, coping skills and an understanding to maintain the change you desire. I utilize interventions that stem from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Motivational Interviewing all of which are evidenced-based practices to work towards identified goals.

Life is full of an assortment of hardships. Throughout our lives, these hardships can cause us to deal with anxiety, stress, depression, suicidal ideations, addiction, and more negative life experiences. Therapy is designed to be a safe environment for us to process what ever we may find challenging in our life. Therapy can help with emotional identification and emotional regulation, increasing positive coping skills, processing traumatic life events, addressing unhealthy habits, building personal and social boundaries and so much more.

As a dedicated cognitive behavioral therapist specializing in adult mental health, I am committed to empowering individuals aged 18 to 64 in their journey towards improved well-being. With expertise in anxiety, depression, grief, anger management, life transitions, men's issues, self-esteem, and stress management, I provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.

Have you been searching for someone who will listen and support you or your child without judgment? Look no further- I can help! I have over 10 years of experience working with young children, elementary aged children, teenagers, young adults, middle aged adults, and older adults. I have worked doing outpatient therapy, in the schools as a School Social Worker, and in a partial hospitalization program as well. All of these experiences have given me insight into the many modalities of treatment. Additionally, I am passionate about being the bridge between clients and their communities to provide the best care possible.

IFS, Gottman, CBT, DBT, Somatic Therapy Specialties. Are you feeling like you've lost your sense of self? Are you trying to navigate through relationship strains, stress or trauma alone? Are you always trying to logic your way through life? If you find yourself overwhelmed, battling anxiety or imposter syndrome you are in the right place. If you are experiencing disconnection in your relationship or careers, there are life lasting tools and support that can help you thrive. I truly believe your ability to heal yourself is within. Together, let's help you alchemize pain from the past into healing & a beautiful future.

My greatest passion and joy is to be a guide for people while they discover meaning and joy in life beyond past trauma and sadness. I work best with individual that want to regain a sense of control and balance over their lives. I help with this by utilizing Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral informed therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques. I also have intimate knowledge and experience with cancer treatment and the emotional toll the process has on individuals and their loved ones. Therapy is a wonderful tool that can help provide additional emotional support when we need it most.

Living life with anxiety, depression, being an overthinker, disorganized, being forgetful, feeling misunderstood, having lack of motivation or initiation in starting tasks, impatience, impulsiveness, endless worry about the what ifs, analysis paralysis, mood swings, feeling completely inadequate or different from your counterparts can be really really difficult, it can make you feel less than when you really are so much more than your set of symptoms. One focus of my practice is to assist both children and ADULTS with diagnosed or undiagnosed ADHD or VAST live their best life and to gain new insights into living with neurodiversity

I believe that each client is capable of overcoming personal obstacles and aspires to be a happy, healthy member of society. My goal is to create a safe, supportive environment for my clients while also providing psychoeducation and leading individually designed interventions that allow the client to gain insight, identify potential solutions, and take action to effect positive change when they are ready.

I'm a psychotherapist with a passion for helping people change their lives. I'm an author and podcaster. I specialize in anxiety, depression, addiction, menopause, family, women's issues, and weight loss. I myself have been in recovery for over 21 years from alcohol. I help people with the goal of living happy fulfilling lives. I believe that everyone deserves happiness and that laughter is a great healer. I'm spiritual, I practice meditation and exercise daily. I feel animals are beneficial to healing all people. I was in the addiction field for many years specializing in opiate dependency.