Therapists in Detroit, MI

I don't believe in having an "ideal client," but rather subscribe to Irvin Yalom's idea that the client/clinician relationship is one of "fellow travelers." Therefore, I view it as my responsibility to meet the client where they are in order to begin a journey in which their needs and strengths indicate the direction of therapy. I create a space in which my diverse client-base is inspired to be as truthful and expressive as possible and in which we can begin to pay attention to the client's deepest voice. Moving toward feeling and through repression is crucial to my work, and I believe lasting growth begins here.

As a therapist, I utilize an integrative approach by combining evidence-based interventions to best suit individual needs and preferences. I believe that every person is unique, and therapy is not a one size fits all approach. I strive to create a safe space for my clients by allowing them to sit with their feelings, reflect on past experiences, gain self-awareness, and hope for a better future. I believe it's when we gain consciousness of the inner self, we can truly work towards becoming the best version of our self.

Having problems with emotions, thoughts, urges or behaviors, we can help. Experiencing difficulty adjusting to or coping with people or situations, we can help. Want to feel or think differently: live a better life, we can help. Find yourself unable to get or stay engaged in the life you want, we can help. Habitually reacting to people, feelings or ideas, repeating or returning to past behaviors, we can help. Experiencing dysfunction at home, school, work or in society, we can help. Preparing to, in the process of, or maintaining changes and want assistance with your efforts, we can help.

My ideal patients are those who's anxiety and depression are increasing. Early developed coping skills are corroding, starting to "see and "sense" the need for change w/o the confidence in our skills and abilities to change, creates fears galore: All born in the unconscious then projected onto the world like a swarm of locus. I serve as guide to those willing to do the inner work which is an adventure inwardly then outwardly: your path. Adventure defined: "an unusual and exciting, typically hazardous, experience or activity." No inter adventure/no out adventure. “Who looks outside dreams; who looks inside. awakes.” Carl Jung.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I specialize in addiction and co-occurring disorders including harm reduction, mood disorders, and daily life challenges. Neurodiversity-affirming. I have practiced in a wide variety of settings, including residential, intensive outpatient, and private practice. I use a person-centered humanistic/existential approach including CBT, mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing techniques to support clients in learning new skills and making the changes they want to make.

I am a Nationally Certified Professional Counselor who is passionate about working with Depression; Anxiety; Parenting; Personality Disorders; Psychosis; Phobias; Adjustment Disorders; Relationship problems and Autism Spectrum Disorders. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I received my graduate degree from Walden University in 2012 and I am a National Board of Certified Counselors Rural Scholar. I utilize Behavior modification consistent with Applied Behavior Analysis, along with CBT; DBT; Mindfulness, and Existential therapies; each tailored to the patient's presenting needs.

Have you ever felt like life is flying out of control? Perhaps you are watching a loved one go through a rough time and just need to talk and process what is going on for you. Emotional situations such as loss, grief, life transitions, medical illness, emotional illness, job loss and stress can be overwhelming. Talking and working with another person can help. Choosing to begin therapy shows incredible inner strength and a desire to invest in YOU. Therapy can help you return to a stable, comfortable life, while protecting you in a safe, warm, compassionate and non- judgmental environment.

Are you struggling with a personal issue that nobody seems to understand? Are you experiencing relationship problems that have you in so much emotional pain that you're finding it difficult to fulfill your daily responsibilities? If you're wondering how your life has taken such an unexpected turn, I can help. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I will help you navigate through difficult life transitions and regain your best sense of self. I have successfully met the professional counseling standards established by the National Board for Certified Counselors and in so doing, earned recognition as a National Certified Counselor.

I am passionate about helping my clients discover their full potential. My goal is to build genuine trust with you, promote personal growth, and enable healing, and restoration. Together, we will define your path and make a plan for you to become the person you want to be. We will explore your past and learn coping strategies to deal with your daily challenges, and fears. My approach includes unconditional positive regard, and a genuine concern for your well-being. I make use of many modes of therapy such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBD), Psychotherapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused, as well as others.

One of the greatest aspect of therapy is that it helps you to grow - grow in the way you feel, grow in how you behave, grow in the way you understand yourself. The therapeutic relationship can be a vital tool for enacting the change that leads to your own growth as a human. I offer an empathetic and safe space for you to openly explore and bring to the light things that may be easier to leave in the dark. We are all unique in our experiences in this life, but the emotions left over from those experiences can be universally felt and understood. Growth and understanding are without a doubt a possibility. It only begins with you.

My goal, with my clients is to improve their overall quality of life. This incudes the removal of debilitating symptoms like depression, anxiety stress, and obsessions.. But is also means achieving positive goals such as life satisfaction, curiosity, creativity, open-mindedness, and the relational capacity for love. To function as a complete person we must cultivate health in body, mind and spirit. Through empathic eyes i see the great potential in those I work with, and form a caring partnership to ignite their possibilities. I see myself as therapist, teacher and coach.

Therapy helps us gain valuable insight, tap into latent potential, break free of negative cycles, and cultivate new ways of being. I specialize in treating people who struggle with anxiety, social anxiety, depression, and complex trauma. I also focus on issues concerning self-worth, identity, interpersonal conflicts, toxic family/relationship dynamics, and personal meaning. My style is accepting, non-judgmental, and collaborative. As a therapist, I act as an ally, guide, and fellow traveler. I believe that with the right support, tools, and strategies, everyone is capable of positive growth.

Welcome! I look forward to supporting you on your journey towards change, growth, and healing. As a social worker, I have worked in a variety of settings with various populations giving me a well-rounded approach to mental health treatment. I specialize in anxiety disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, mood disorders, life transitions, and women’s issues.

I believe that therapy is a mutual relationship, a partnership involving mutual respect and empathetic understanding. Counseling should be more than just a method of solving a problem or achieving a goal - it should provide a way of opening us up to an awareness of ourselves - facilitating personal growth and development of character. I will not presume to know all of the answers and I don't believe in quick fixes. I promise to work with you side-by-side as you gain new insight and understanding in overcoming past and present events; obtaining knowledge and resources that will equip you in moving forward. We are in this together.

JCF Violet Flame is a holistic wellness center that specializes in trauma, emotional regulation and relationship/ family issues. We offer a variety of services that aid in helping people heal them selves and learn skills to live their best life. This may include professional counseling, meditation, art therapy, energy healing, breath work, movement therapy such as Qigong, DBT skills training, relationship coaching, spiritual advising, readings and intuition development which all work together to help create connections via mind, body, soul resulting in more awareness, inner freedom, and peace for purpose to unfold.

Life challenges can be overwhelming at times. I strive to assist individuals, couples and families in achieving emotionally healthy lives and reaching their specific life goals. I have a master degree in social work with a post graduate in Marriage and Couples therapy and a Ph.D in Clinical Psychology. I am a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor and I am trained in EMDR. I specialize in anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship issues, parenting, substance use and adjustment struggles. I have clinical interests in cognitive behavioral, EMDR, mindfulness, animal-assisted, creative and art approached therapy.