Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Detroit, MI

New year, New you! I know that's what's been on your mind since the new year began. Well, you've already taken the first step, and I’m here to help you reach your best self! Between balancing work duties, family dynamics, relationships and your inner wants and needs, it's time to finally prioritize yourself and your healing. I know the days can get dark. Trust me, I’ve been there. In our therapeutic sessions I want to help you peel back the layers of disappointment, distress and confusion to get to the core you. What are your true values, goals and desires? And how can I support you in working toward achieving them? Let's find out!

My style of therapy is rooted in building upon clients’ existing strengths, harnessing their inherent resilience, and supporting their natural evolution towards healing. I intend to cultivate a spirit of curiosity in sessions, inviting clients to experience a sense of safety and experiment with new strategies for managing emotions and developing healthy relationships. I work with individual clients of all ages on a broad range of concerns/objectives - trauma, grief, life transitions, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and more.

Do you ever want to feel validated, heard, understood, and not judged by others? Are you still recovering from pain due to grief or trauma? Some days it feels like you are alone and misunderstood, but it does not have to be that way. Based on my experience as a clinical therapist, I specialize in working with Teens and adults focusing on but not limited to anger management, anxiety, depression, grief and loss with a vision to empower clients to feel confident, assurance within themselves, closure and normalize feelings with reasonable solutions and coping skills to manage everyday life.

My aim and joy as a therapist is to understand you as an expert on your own life. In order to process the complexity of everyday living, we compartmentalize and make generalizations about our experience. Sometimes we hold on to generalizations that may have served us at one point, but no longer apply to current circumstances. I concentrate on listening, non-judgmental questioning, emotional support and holding space for your process. My collaborative approach focuses on adaptation, allowing us to apply the methods that work best, while processing and making space for what does not work.

In order for one to heal one must release what they’re suppressing. Together we will work on effective positive coping skills to address the root cause to any difficulties you may struggle with, to get back to “a healed and healthy version of you”. My goal as your therapist is to provide guidance that will help you navigate through the challenges that life brings. We will work together to achieve your mental health balance and wellness goals. I aim to break barriers and obstacles that are associated with the mental health stigma.

This constant anxiety, followed by crippling bouts of depression, is preventing you from living your life. Even on good days, your negative self-talk beats you into a sleepy paralysis. Everyone can be hard on themselves, but your mind has become downright violent. It’s exhausting trying to anticipate when it will strike next. You can’t trust your own thoughts. It’s obvious that your painful past isn’t going away on its own. It takes all you’ve got to get through the day. And most days it takes more than that. Stuck in a vicious cycle with no end in sight, you know you can’t handle this alone anymore. But what choice do you have?

Taking the first step in the decision to ask for help is courageous and can also be scary. Change is difficult and the fear of the unknown can feel overwhelming. Our goal at Sonder Counseling is to help you explore your desire for change in a safe and judgment free space. It is important to us that you are in control of your journey while using us for support and guidance. We are a group practice of clinicians and will do our best to match you with a counselor who is the right fit for you and has current availability.

Are you ready to conquer life's stresses with empowering solutions? My goal, as a solution-focused, strength-based clinical social worker, is to equip you with the tools that will lead you to a more satisfying and empowering life. Through the use of evidence based interventions, I will assist you in overcoming a wide array of problems, relating to your mental health and well-being that may cause past and present barriers. You will receive personalized treatment, including a customized treatment plan that will work to assist in eliminating self-defeating and negative thoughts and/or behaviors.

I encourage, support, and facilitate the process of personal growth and change. I believe in straightforward and honest communication. My clients generally describe me as caring, empathetic, and down to earth. I have experience working with adults, children, adolescents, families, and couples, both in the U.S. and abroad. I am trained in a number of therapies, including Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioral, and Client Centered, and have additional training in bipolar disorders, substance abuse, DBT, crisis intervention, and EMDR for the treatment of PTSD.

Maybe you've been thinking of trying therapy for a while, or have almost given up that it could work for you. I'd love to help you see the beauty in accepting that, as in life, it’s okay to not "get it right" the first time. I enjoy reactivating hope in people to see the potential in themselves and in others. You don't have to try making changes on your own.

Lindsey is a licensed social worker who has experience with various populations and challenges. She specializes in relationship building in regards to family, couple/martial, and sibling bonds. Lindsey utilizes individual and group training interventions in order for families to implement positive behavioral techniques for challenging behaviors and obtain psycho-education of various diagnoses and interventions. She is trained in evidence-based treatments including CBT, DBT, Positive Family Interventions, Zones of Regulation, Motivational Interviewing, TF-CBT, Empowerment Theory, Crisis and Suicide Preventions.

Are you one of millions of people still adjusting from pre/post-pandemic anxiety, depression and adjustment concerns? Are you dealing with trauma and grief from losing loved ones pre/post pandemic? Processing unexpected changes in our lives can be overwhelming for most and you are not alone.

My name is Ilene Vallance, LMSW, ACSW and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LMSW) in the State of Michigan. I am a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW). I have over 30 years of professional experience providing mental health services and psychotherapy in the public and private sector. I have specialized training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Positive Psychology, conflict resolution, and interpersonal communication skills.

I am a Clinician and the Behavioral Health Director for a clinic providing culturally competent care to people from all walks of life looking for support to reach their goals/potential. We provide support for issues such as sadness, depression, or anxiety, and are looking for someone to help you find your own personal resolutions. We work as a team to help you find the BEST options for YOU to work through your concerns, reach your goals, and get to living your Best Life! We would be honored if you allowed us to walk your path with you to find your Ideal space where calm and tranquility permeate.

Do you feel stuck? Overwhelmed? Unsure of the next steps in your life? We all need someone to listen, offer support, and explore life’s path in a non-judgmental environment. I enjoy working with people who are interested in problem-solving, thoughtful exploration, and practicing skills learned in session to improve their lives. I am trained in EMDR and this technique can be very impactful in processing and overcoming unresolved trauma. Let’s explore your life-long journey together with calm curiosity.

I am a multi-degreed licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) in Michigan. The goal is to assist my clients in working through issues that negatively affect them in their daily lives. I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement afterward.

Life is all about decisions from the moment we wake up to the minute we go to bed. Some decisions we make with ease because the answer just makes sense. Others come with a level of difficulty that we may or may not be prepared for. Some answers come easy, while others take some thought. As we move through life, and begin making decisions about work, relationships, and family we sometimes forget about ourselves – wanting to be everything for everybody and leaving very little for ourselves. If you’ve ever found yourself feeling exhausted from helping others (burnout or compassion fatigue), you’re in the right place to re-center.

I have experience working with children and adolescents in an inpatient psychiatric setting as well as in ABA settings. I have helped clients to address anxiety, depression, ADHD, social skill deficits, oppositional defiant disorder, relational conflict, trauma, and self-esteem issues. I am passionate about working with the emerging adult and adolescent population as it is a transformative time of growth and discovery. I want to be able to journey with you through major life transitions using trauma-informed care where needed. I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship with unconditional positive regard.

I am here to support you through whatever motivated you to take the important first step in reaching out for help. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and provide treatment in Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Michigan, and Nevada. I want to help guide you by empowering you to take risks and hope that with commitment to therapy you can achieve your goals. I work with compassion, non-judgement, and trust and will provide a safe environment for you to express your thoughts and feelings. I specialize in treating adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, sports performance, and relationships issues.