Therapists in Detroit, MI

I have always been amazed at the inherent healing qualities of art. By providing my clients with a safe holding environment, I pave the way to explore their concerns in therapy. Art has a way of quickly bringing issues from the unconscious into the conscious realm where they can be processed verbally or just witnessed. Art is wonderful for increasing tolerance of frustration, delay of gratification and learning to verbalize emotional states. I use all of the Expressive Arts to create individually tailored experientials to promote increased understanding and growth with my clients.

When you’re around others, you wear a mask and pretend everything is okay. Beneath the surface, you feel a churning of discomfort, disconnect, and detachment from the people and the world around you. Sometimes, you feel so internally overwhelmed that you go numb. When you’re alone, the psychic pain sets in and your whole being surges with anxiety. You feel lost and like you’re drowning. The persistent feelings of loneliness and isolation are soul crushing. Life has lost its spark, and you are alone in the dark. You can’t calm down because being calm means you’re too vulnerable. You can’t imagine a different future.

I love working with youth who have been diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder, or significant behavioral difficulties. I enjoy angry kids, or kids that feel misunderstood. My approach is non-traditional, and it works well with kids who have had bad experiences in therapy, or hate the concept of therapy in general. I also tend to have good success with folks who struggle with anxiety, depression, autism, and low self-esteem.

Life stress, fear, and self judgment of not being good enough can hold you back from living your truth and full potential. Perhaps you are struggling with anxiety, depression, a life transition, parenting stress/conflicts, relationship issues, and or feeling disconnected. We work to help you feel safe and connected to dig into self exploration and growth. We provide skillful, compassionate, accepting, genuine, insightful psychotherapy and group work. We look at the entire picture including our mind, body, & heart connection as they are all connected. Offering an approach that is about your overall well being.

Do you find yourself always arguing with your child? Does it feel like your minds work completely opposite from each other? You all used to get along so well and now you feel so distant. Or maybe your child is struggling in school and you dread parent-teacher conferences. Maybe your child's friendships have changed in a profoundly negative way and you worry for your child. Growing up and becoming independent has never been more difficult for the younger generation, and I am here to assist your family in navigating these challenges.

Creative exploration leads to inspired healing. As a dedicated mental health professional, I provide healing through counseling and art therapy services for all people regardless of age, sex, race, religion, or national origin. It is my charge to provide a safe and healing space in which my clients can explore their mental and emotional well-being, establish, and work through their goals. Utilizing counseling, art therapy, and other goal specific activities and techniques. I assist children and adults with behavior modification, social skill development, and conflict resolution in both individual and group settings.

Deciding to seek therapy can seem overwhelming and yet could be the most important decision you make for yourself and your loved ones. Facing our fears and recognizing we need help facing life’s challenges is the first step in healing our wounded self or our dysfunctional family interactions. I see this desire to change or get to the root of our difficulties as a sign of mental health, not as weakness or “being broken.” I believe that everyone is doing the best that they can with the tools they have and change happens when we realize our ways of being in the world are no longer working for us.

In the past five years, have been deeply involved in youth counseling, guiding young individuals through today's complexities, emphasizing resilience and self-worth. When addressing eating disorders, my focus is on the emotional underpinnings, assisting in reconstructing a positive self-image. My approach to depression and anxiety melds cognitive restructuring with mindfulness, aiming for a rediscovery of joy. Using trauma-informed techniques, I support those healing from profound experiences. My work with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is rooted in understanding unique challenges and enhancing social interactions.

Is life leading you or your loved ones to feel stressed out, overwhelmed and unhappy? Are relationships, family life, school or work life unfulfilling? Are you experiencing anxiety, worry and sadness or having difficulty staying focused and motivated? Is chronic pain interfering with your quality of life? If you or your loved ones are experiencing difficulties that are interfering with true happiness, I can help! I have over 30 years of experience helping people sort through seemingly insurmountable problems and arrive at solutions in a compassionate, non-judgmental way! Life CAN be better than this!

My vision began several years ago when I realized that most counseling agencies tend to concentrate on only one aspect of wellbeing, "Mental Health". Many people seeking whole body wellness are forced to travel to multiple providers to gain the full experience. Why not have one agency that meets the multiple aspect in achieving the "Whole Body Wellness" concept? I truly believe that maximizing personal wellbeing is dependent on the emotional, physical and spiritual health of every individual. I am proud to provide the surrounding community with a comprehensive clinic that addresses whole body wellness!"

The trial and error of navigating school stress, family/peer relationships, and normal development can be a particularly difficult time for young people and their families. This stress can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, self-doubt, and loneliness; children and teens may act-out, isolate themselves, or engage in self-harm behaviors. It is my goal to provide children/teens and their families with the support, information, skills, and resources necessary for the client to navigate this difficult stage and develop into a successful and well-adjusted young adult.

We support Millennial teen/women and couples experiencing anxiety, self-doubt, feelings of being stuck, and or overwhelmed. We specialize in using evidence-based therapies such as CBT, ACT and Mindfulness, to really target your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in order to create impactful and lasting change.

Some of my professional expertise include Christian counseling, depression & anxiety, stress/anger management, OCD, ADHD, marital, premarital, assertiveness and self-esteem, grief and loss,blended family, family, recovery from divorce, recovery from infidelity, abuse recovery, communication and listening skills, guilt, some addiction counseling, and more. I see individuals, couples, groups, children, teens, adults, families.

Willows Edge prides itself on not being your “traditional” therapy center. We provide comprehensive services that encompass the mind, body, and spirit in a nonclinical, non judgmental environment. We offer all of our clients unconditional positive regard with a belief that ALL people deserve quality care. Our clients will leave with a new sense of purpose and well-being. Counseling is offered to individuals of all ages (3 to senior), couples and families, and we encompass all areas of concerns. Our philosophy is to be the premier center for all psychological, creative, intellectual, physical, social, & spiritual needs to all people.