Therapists in Novi, MI

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Board-Certified Counselor. I have extensive experience working with men, women, and couples. I specialize in working with marital issues, sexual/pornography addiction, and betrayal partner trauma. I provide compassion, care, and empathy, which are foundational in helping clients successfully work through personal and relational life challenges. I am also the author of the book entitled, "A Partner’s Guide To Truth & Healing" (2021). The book explains a therapeutic disclosure process that helps both partner and spouse achieve truth and healing within their relationship.

Welcome to the road to recovery! Recognizing the need to seek out assistance for your mental health and wellbeing is the first step of the journey. Life can become stressful and overwhelming at times and we often don't know where to turn. Confusion and uncertainty takes over and our sense of worth and value are shaken. The inability to cope with stress can lead to anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and other symptoms that can negatively impact your relationships. Experiencing childhood adversity or trauma at any age can also leave us on unstable ground

Rekindle your Connections - With Results-oriented Relationship Counseling for Individuals or Couples: If your relationship with a loved one is worrisome, frustrating, or dissatisfying, I'm here to help. The research-backed methods I offer enable you to resolve many vexing issues. Issues like communication breakdown, lack of intimacy, in-law tension, anger problems, and division of labor (just a few examples). When you work with me, you are likely to create enduring, meaningful change, achieving goals we set together.

I specialize in helping people feel calm and relaxed. I believe in teaching people the skills they need so no matter what life throws at them they can feel calm and in control. I use a variety of techniques and approaches to make therapy work for you to meet your goals.

I believe in the power of evidence-based treatments to help individuals, couples, and families overcome challenges and achieve positive change. I take a collaborative and strengths-based approach, valuing each client's unique strengths and experiences. I believe in the importance of creating a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors without judgment. I am committed to providing high-quality and culturally sensitive care, and empowering clients to enhance their coping skills and strategies to promote healthy functioning and overall well-being.

I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals, families, and couples across the lifespan with a wide variety of presenting problems. I know therapy takes courage, and I look forward to the opportunity to help foster this and other strengths.

My ideal client would be any person looking for help in whatever capacity they need it. I began my career running group therapy sessions for all age groups and a wide array of populations dealing with diverse presenting problems ranging from substance abuse and trauma to personality and eating disorders. My background in psychotherapy, neuropsychology, and applied behavioral analysis provides clients with a strong foundation of skills and a great ability to adapt to each client’s specific needs.

Emotional and physical connection play a significantly HUGE role in our everyday lives, and yet, so many people are apprehensive and scared to talk about these topics. Let's talk about it! I work with ALL individuals and couples, and have training and experience as an AASSECT certified Sex Therapist, and Clinical Social Worker. I see many individuals struggling with Desire discrepancies, Sexual pain, Trauma, Compulsive sexual behaviors, Infidelity, Gender, and sexual identity etc. My unique and meaningful education in Sex Therapy allows me to address sexual well-being issues that often overlap with general mental health concerns.

My primary goal as a therapist is to assist you in achieving your goals and support you through any adversities that may come your way. Therapy is not a “one size fits all” approach—each client is unique and has different techniques that work and do not work to achieve their goals. I am passionate and dedicated to the mental health field, and I believe each client is more than their symptoms and should be treated with dignity and respect. I graduated with a BA in Psychology and received my MSW from the University of Michigan, where I specialized in the area of Interpersonal Practice with a concentration in Mental Health.

You're smart and you know it but sometimes you feel like an imposter. You thrive in ordered spaces, but your environment doesn't reflect that. You're competitive but struggle with even the slightest criticism. You can have months to complete a project that you could complete in a couple of days - tops. Yet you put it off, until the last week - or even days - stressing the whole time but managing somehow to pull it off at the last minute. You're creative but can get overwhelmed with the vastness of ideas and thoughts that come to your mind, so much so that it is difficult for you to focus and develop your ideas to completion.

Life can be challenging, that's why finding a therapist that you connect with and trust can be essential to your treatment. As a thoughtful and empathetic therapist, my job is to provide a safe and welcoming space to focus on deepening the understanding of yourself. Therapy is a way of nurturing the process of healing and growth to promote positive change. Often, the most difficult part of this journey is taking that first step. Feel free to contact me, we can work towards taking this first step together.

Therapy can help you to bounce back and gain strength. Your emotional well-being is directly related to your quality of life and those around you. It’s a gift to yourself that has a ripple effect. We’ll work together to cultivate strengths, solve problems, & bring out the best qualities that are always there but sometimes get lost in the struggles. I believe it is important as your therapist to listen and be present. This is your time to increase self-awareness, learn new strategies and heal. Examples of what we work on include boundaries, communication, personal growth, and a new relationship with parts of you that feel stuck.

Are you struggling to find balance? Do you doubt its existence with the increasing testaments of anxiety, depression, and stress in our high-pressure and demanding world? Not having the right support or tools in these areas can be damaging to our relationships and self-esteem. This space can make us more controlling, leading to isolation and/or complete shutdown. No matter what stressors or life changes you are going through, rest assured that reaching a sense of equilibrium is possible as you learn to let go of fear.

Often, individuals find themselves confronted with challenges that may appear insurmountable. Engaging in daily routines becomes an arduous task, as each movement requires an extraordinary amount of effort, leaving one feeling utterly drained. In such times, it is my purpose to offer unwavering support, accompanying you on your journey and facilitating the acquisition of profound insight and essential skills necessary for fostering positive transformation. As a therapist, my utmost priority lies in empowering my clients through the utilization of evidence-based techniques firmly rooted in respect and empathy.

I provide the following services to those whom need, individual, couple, family and group therapy for the following mental health issues, Depression, PTSD, Anxiety disorders, grief and loss and case management with your psychiatrist, if you take medication and need it to be manage for example. I also, provide treatment for those whom are suffering from alcoholism and drugs.

Do you feel you are preoccupied with various areas of your life? So much so that it leaves you feeling anxious, drained, and overwhelmed? If you are feeling anxious you are not alone. There are a variety of ways to address these feelings you are having. I would be honored to work with you to address anxiety about family, work, health, or any other facet of your life that is creating distress. I take my cues from you and what you bring to the sessions to develop helpful strategies to alleviate anxiety.

My goal is to teach you to become your own therapist. Over 15 years of experience working with children, adults, and couples to achieve their therapy goals. I employ a solution based person centered approach and work with my clients in a way that works for them.

You've experienced the pain caused by trauma and it continues to weigh you down, impacting your daily life and relationships. You're tired of feeling stuck in negative patterns and replaying painful memories. You've seen one or more “trauma” therapists that didn’t actually know how to truly help. You experience a constant tug-of-war between logic and what your emotions seem to dictate. Your mind and body have tremendous potential to heal, and your spirit is ready to guide you; if you’re ready to stop the guesswork in finding the right trauma therapist and to fully embark on your healing journey, I am here to help.

Life presents us with numerous challenges, yet within each struggle lies an opportunity for growth. My journey toward becoming the empathetic and compassionate individual I am today has been shaped by my own adversities, instilling in me an unwavering commitment to assisting others in their quest for well-being and self-realization. At 3Cs Counseling Center, we aim to forge authentic connections with our clients, providing personalized care that addresses both the mind and body, tailored to meet your specific needs.