Therapists in Farmington Hills, MI

My philosophy and approach to counseling is to enable people to grow in the direction they choose, to solve problems and face crises. Counseling includes building a relationship through trust, and respect and to facilitate positive action. I will assist in helping facilitate positive action toward your goals. I will assist you in creating awareness, insight understanding, change in thoughts and self-perceptions. I believe a trusting working relationship is important and I strive to achieve that collaboration. I am comfortable working with individuals from diverse cultures and lifestyles.

Currently accepting new clients! The first step to healing is the step you are taking now. Deciding to enter therapy can be intimidating. I meet people where they are as they take this important step. I know how difficult it can be to juggle all that life expects of us while experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, or emotional distress. Whether it’s unwanted thoughts, healing from a past trauma, or feeling stuck in your relationships, you are not alone. I provide a warm and safe space, free of judgment, to explore your past in order to make sense of the present and work toward a more fulfilling future. You can feel better!

I currently have a waitlist for new clients. Please send me an email if you are interested in working together. I work primarily with kids, teens, and young adults but I work with clients of all ages ; including couples and families. I strive to utilize evidence-based therapy models to empower my clients to develop a deep level of self-understanding. My role is to offer my clients support, guidance, and healing throughout each step of their journey toward reaching their goals.

Psychotherapy is about personal and interpersonal awareness. As a seasoned clinician, I help my patients deepen insight and begin resolution of longstanding conflicts that impair growth.

My practice includes, but is not limited to, Individuals, Couples, Families and Groups. My approach to Psychological Counseling is Person-Centered and Strength-Based. With those I work with the goal is transformation and increased skills in dealing with problems of living. All dimensions of an individual's life are accessed including spirituality.

I believe that growth, healing, and creating long term positive changes are possible. I will provide a safe space where a therapeutic relationship can develop. A place where you gain relief from emotional pain and feel empowered. We will work collaboratively towards your goals; to assist you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and improve your relationships. You will be encouraged to reflect on life experiences, examine your thoughts and feelings, and you will be encouraged to be mindful of the impact they have on your life. My goal is to support and empower you as you achieve greater life satisfaction.

I believe the bravest thing you can do is begin to understand your own story and take control of your life. My goal as a therapist is to help you in this process and allow you the opportunity to heal and continue to live a meaningful life. This may be a difficult process, however, you do not need to suffer on your own. I strive to provide a safe and confidential environment where I can collaboratively work with my clients to formulate the best treatment plan that is tailored to their individual needs.

Finding a new therapist can be a difficult task -- I offer a free consultation to help with the choosing process. In my practice, I respect that people are naturally resilient, even in the face of adversity and world-changing events. However, maybe you need help working through feelings of anxiety, depression, anger, or other unpleasant moods. Perhaps you’re negotiating a transition into or out of a relationship, job, or life phase. You may even be in the process making meaning of events or are exploring nuanced identity possibilities. Whatever the concern, I will listen with compassion, presence, and knowledge.

I specialize in couple and family therapy. I help people improve communication and underlying beliefs that contribute to relationship problems. Often, most relationship issues or family problems are based on unmet emotional needs or underlying issues that have yet to be addressed in a constructive way. Most people need a neutral party to help clarify their needs and expectations. I also help individuals, from a variety of backgrounds overcome issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, poor self-esteem and work stress.

If even the glimmer of a solution to your problems seems possible, you'll remain motivated and take the difficult first step of calling me. I am a grounded, down-to-earth professional, responsive to each person's needs and goals; and with over 30 years of professional experience, create a confidential,, "emotionally safe", and comfortable environment free of criticism and judgment for you to explore your concerns.

It is so easy to neglect our own emotional health and healing. We take care of everything and everyone else before we think to care for ourselves. If, like so many of us, you are forgetting to care for yourself or you are struggling to sustain your resilience, it is time to turn your attention to your own well-being. These past few years have added to life's difficulties and have increased feelings of depression, anxiety, loneliness, and uncertainty. I am here to help and I do so much more than the traditional talk therapy.

I created The Help Couch to facilitate positive change for individuals and couples. Intimate relationships, parenting, growing up, work, school, and social commitments - we understand how trying everyday life can be when things are out of balance. You are not alone in your challenges and you do not have to carry the weight by yourself. Together we will cultivate greater confidence, build richer, more intimate and fulfilling relationships and improve your feelings and behaviors.

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.

I have been in practice as a Psychotherapist for over 25 years working with adults, children, and adolescents, as well as families and couples. My aim is to help my clients address important issues in their lives and find new ways to make meaningful changes. I have worked in hospital settings, as well as outpatient mental health clinics. My clinical experience includes the treatment of mood disorders, depression/bipolar disorders, anxiety, anger management, family and marital relationship issues, grief and trauma, school difficulties, ADHD, and behavioral problems. I coordinate care with physicians, schools, employers, and the legal system and can administer the MMPI as needed.

You may be feeling like you are out of ideas or options with the way you have been feeling and with what you have been going through. Let us partner with you and create a way towards freedom, hope, and enjoying life again! Call or text us today at (248)-574-5222. We are accepting new patients virtually and in person at our Farmington Hills location.

I enjoy working with people of all ages. Although, most of the individuals I work with are 14 years old to 55 years old, I do work with people who are younger and older. The mix of ages is important to my practice for several reasons. My speciality is family psychotherapy and marriage counseling. Since I am addressing the family, I necessarily will deal with individuals of all ages. I work with relationship issues which may include parenting and discipline issues. In addition, I work with adults and children individually and/or within the family regarding abandonment/separation, depression, and anxiety.

I most recently earned my Doctoral degree in Psychology, with that I also hold a Limited License with the State of Michigan for Clinical Mental Health Counseling; in addition to being a State of Michigan Certified Peer Recovery Mentor, with 20 years experience working with children and families. I specialize in working with defiant children. I also provide therapy for individuals, couples and families.

My ultimate goal as a therapist is for clients to feel empowered and fulfilled in life. I strive to create a space where you can feel safe, supported, and hopeful about your growth journey. We will work collaboratively to identify and tackle goals, while also developing effective coping strategies that are sustainable for your individual needs. I have extensive experience using a variety of evidence-based practices to provide individualized care, while also utilizing a strengths-based and person-centered approaches.

Dr. Raveau is a clinical psychologist and founder of Mala Child & Family Institute. She is an expert in treating ADHD/neurodiversity, trauma/PTSD, anxiety/OCD/perfectionism, parenting/co-parenting issues, racial minorities, and family level challenges. She helps clients end intergenerational cycles of trauma, form authentic relationships, embrace their neurodiversity and cultural background, and build authentic lives filled with a sense of abundance and inner peace. Dr. Raveau embraces working with individuals and families who identify with a range of ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, and gender identities.