Therapists in 48009
Joyce Pearlman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, MI 48009
I have had extensive experience working with adolescents who are experiencing questions and concerns about their identify, social anxiety, academic school performance problems, learning problems, family conflict, inter-personal relationship problems and gender concerns. I work with LGBT teenagers and adults.
I have had extensive experience working with adolescents who are experiencing questions and concerns about their identify, social anxiety, academic school performance problems, learning problems, family conflict, inter-personal relationship problems and gender concerns. I work with LGBT teenagers and adults.
Meredith Fenton
Counselor, MA-CMHC, LLC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Birmingham, MI 48009 (Online Only)
I have vast experience in treating anxiety, depression, life and career transitions, trauma, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder (including aspects of perfectionism), disordered eating, relationship, family, and parenting challenges, as well as perinatal and reproductive mental health.
Compassionate, attentive, and knowledgeable. I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor practicing in Birmingham, Michigan. I also have my Limited Licensed Counselor and National Certified Counselor Credentials. I have a B.A. in Psychology from Michigan State, and my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University, where I presented my thesis on decreasing the misdiagnosis of bipolar disorder.
I have vast experience in treating anxiety, depression, life and career transitions, trauma, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder (including aspects of perfectionism), disordered eating, relationship, family, and parenting challenges, as well as perinatal and reproductive mental health.
Compassionate, attentive, and knowledgeable. I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor practicing in Birmingham, Michigan. I also have my Limited Licensed Counselor and National Certified Counselor Credentials. I have a B.A. in Psychology from Michigan State, and my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University, where I presented my thesis on decreasing the misdiagnosis of bipolar disorder.
Andrea Morrison
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Birmingham, MI 48009
Hi my name is Dr. Andrea Morrison. I have over 20 years experience helping people with a multitude of concerns and worries. I have been a Licensed Psychologist for 17 years first with my masters then obtaining my Doctorate. When you are filling out a checkbox for what you are looking for in a therapist or a client it is ironic to me. I have always been person-centered with a solution-focused approach. My main approach is CBT but EACH person is unique in their needs. I meet them where they are, learn where they want to be and tailor the treatment goals in that manner. In that sense, I am eclectic and diverse in my approach.
Hi my name is Dr. Andrea Morrison. I have over 20 years experience helping people with a multitude of concerns and worries. I have been a Licensed Psychologist for 17 years first with my masters then obtaining my Doctorate. When you are filling out a checkbox for what you are looking for in a therapist or a client it is ironic to me. I have always been person-centered with a solution-focused approach. My main approach is CBT but EACH person is unique in their needs. I meet them where they are, learn where they want to be and tailor the treatment goals in that manner. In that sense, I am eclectic and diverse in my approach.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.