Family Therapy in Plymouth, MI

Clients who come to see me typically struggle with the following symptoms/behaviors/presenting issues: frequent mood swings, intense/extreme emotions, fear of abandonment, chronic feelings of emptiness, SI/SIB behaviors/urges, family conflict, poor communication skills, impulsivity, and much more. Common diagnosis' that I treat are Borderline Personality Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, and Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. I work with my clients on decreasing target behaviors (or unhealthy/unwanted behaviors), communicating effectively with others, and healing from trauma.

I have over 30 years of experience working with children and families. In addition, I am a certified EMDR therapist working with all ages. My career has focused on supporting children, adolescents, and families from diverse backgrounds with issues related to learning difficulties, attachment disorders, sensory integration disorders, adolescent issues and anxiety. As a result I have a wealth of experience in assessment, Autism, ADHD, crisis management, depression, divorce, family and parenting issues, grief and loss, trauma/PTSD, positive behavior support and modification, problem solving, and stress reduction and management.

My passion is working with teenagers and young adults experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety. Through experience with my clients, I have developed a deep understanding of how maladaptive thoughts and beliefs can affect an individual’s well-being. My desire as a therapist is to foster hope and growth for people through the approaches of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy. I am credentialed as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Michigan. I am also trained in the state of MI to provide Clinical Supervision to LLPC's.

I work with individual adults, couples, and teens (16+), inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender expressions. I hold space for the unique and whole person. This is core to my work in helping individuals and couples understand the struggles that create conflict in their life and to help them embrace the change they want. My approach is client-centered and holistic. I use evidence-based treatment modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and Humanistic Therapy. I also practice from an Internal Family Systems model and use Gottman methods when working with couples.

At Foundations Therapy Group we strive to build a comfortable and safe space to explore your hopes and goals with empathy and compassion. We are a small group of licensed therapists with extensive training and experience to help you and your family on your journey toward growth, change, and understanding. With over 30 years of combined experience, our therapists offer personalized support for a variety of life’s challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, life stressors and transitions, pregnancy and postpartum, and parenting needs.

My clinical work is focused exclusively on psychological/neuropsychological assessment and intervention for children, adolescents, and adults. A thorough assessment seeks to understand, diagnose, and classify to be sure; however, the ultimate benefit is providing a manageable and effective intervention plan that leads to relief from distress and an increased capacity to engage fully in one's life. I would be pleased to meet you for a consultation, so that we may discuss your or your child's situation and have you receive a more detailed sense of my approach.

It takes courage to seek out a therapist, so I use a holistic and personal approach in my sessions that helps create a safe, healthy environment for you to express yourself. My goal is to provide a non-judgmental and private space for clients to explore and gain insight into the issues affecting their life, ideally creating peace and self-acceptance. My counseling is designed to help you cope and function better in your everyday life, relationships, academics, career and family life.

Navigating this journey of life is not always easy. Luckily, you don't have to go it alone. Therapy can help if you are dealing with life transitions, grief/loss, relationship or family issues, general stress, depression, anxiety, ADHD, addiction, or coping with past trauma. I have over 10 years' experience using evidence-based treatments to support others in these areas. I earned my education and training at the University of Michigan and in federal service working for the Veteran's Health Administration.

I believe that everyone has their own unique life story to share. When life seems out of control and overwhelming it is very important to have a safe and confidential space to talk with a professional. Anxiety, depression and obsessive thought patterns can feel very isolating and paralyzing at times. The goal is to feel better and talk through these emotions and thoughts in order to cope effectively. It is so important to take care of your whole self and starting with our mental health is the first step to feeling better.

Building Bridges provides comprehensive, individualized care, for children & their families. Our multi-disciplinary team collaborates to address the unique mental and physical needs of each child, while providing support for the entire family. Because we understand special needs, our multi-disciplinary team collaborates to provide the best treatment for each child, and identifies ways to support other family members for a healthy family dynamic. It's okay...actually, essential for family members to take time away, and express their feelings.

I provide a safe environment and support as you make sense of the past and present, build your relationship with yourself, and move into the future. I help with self-esteem, anger, life transitions, addiction (individual and within the family/ relationship), relationship/ interpersonal problems, depression, anxiety, trauma, and LGBTQ-specific issues. I also understand that your story is more complex than can be communicated by a label.

During my clinical experience as a therapist I have had the opportunity to work with many different populations of people, often walking alongside them while experiencing a range of life circumstances. People experiencing the lowest of lows while others having found peace in forgiveness of the past. One of the most impressive characteristics that many of the brave people I have met share is that of perseverance. My desire is to encourage perseverance in the face of difficulty which fosters wisdom and maturity within our therapeutic relationship, while gathering new and more sustainable coping skills for continued stability.

In a confidential, safe, and private setting, we focus on your present predicaments and stress, your family history, and the course of your problems to map effective treatments. Psychological therapy helps you begin to acknowledge and understand the sources of your emotional distress, enhance your coping strategies, and recognize the breadth of your strengths. With increased knowledge and emotional learning, you not only put your life into a more coherent perspective, but you also learn to face life-predicaments with acceptance, flexibility, courage, tolerance, and the ability to take responsibility for your actions. I refer to physician colleagues for pharmacotherapy to treat biological vulnerabilities such as major depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, and ADHD. Pharmacotherapy is sometimes an important component of effective psychological therapy.

Hi there, thanks for stopping by. You are here looking for support. Does life feel overwhelming? Are you watching your child struggling and you're at a loss for what to do? Is your family stuck in a bad rut and you're not sure how to make it better? Are all of the current social issues causing you to lose sleep at night? You might feel like you are totally alone- but you don't have to!

Reaching out for support when you need and taking the first steps of starting therapy reflects immense strength and courage. I am proud of you and glad you are here. I look forward to cultivating a welcoming space for you to share your story and assist you in developing a set of goals that will guide you in overcoming challenges, growing toward the person you want to be, maintaining a balanced lifestyle, and finding authentic happiness each day. I cater the therapeutic process to each unique individual or family that I work with through person-centered and holistic approaches.

I receive professional satisfaction from helping my clients grow by overcoming life and emotional hurdles. Are you frustrated, feel lost, sad, have family/work/school/health issues, or have worries? Let me help you navigate through life's difficulties so you can achieve a sense of control over daily challenges and become whole and more resilient. We will work together to identify the best practices and resources to achieve your goals. I have experience working with different ethnic groups, culture and sexualities. I have experience working with first responders and addressing self-harming behaviors too.

Hello I am John Kenner, I am a therapist and clinical social worker. I provide active behavioral counseling and therapy. My practice consists of direct clinical service including family, individual, couples, youth, adolescents , adult and elderly therapy. I use evidence based interventions, client centered therapy and life coaching. I also provide interpersonal and relationship building tools skills and techniques.

I believe that we all deserve to live a life that brings us joy, harmony, and authenticity. If you have come to therapy because you have found that you are not finding joy in your life, I commend your courage for finding help. This is the first big step to achieving your goals. I will walk alongside you and we will we work together to untangle whatever is bringing you into therapy. I'm skilled and passionate about working with issues related to trauma, family conflicts, and working with the LGBTQIA+ community. I believe simple and intentional changes make big differences for the families and individuals that I work with.

We offer private, confidential psychological evaluations and treatment services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. We specialize in comprehensive evaluations, individual therapy, family therapy, couples counseling, parent coaching, ADHD coaching, eating disorders, tics/tourettes, DBT, CBT, toilet training, school refusal, agressive behavior, cutting, depression, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, exposure therapy, dietitian services, group services, equine-assited therapy and advocating for children in the educational setting. We also run various groups throughout the year for different age groups and issues.