Therapists in Detroit, MI

PTSD sucks. It keeps you up at night, makes it hard to relax even on the weekends and drains the happiness out of life. No matter how hard you try you can't help feeling triggered and jumpy. It can make you feel ticked off at the smallest things. You might be withdrawing from others and wanting to shut down because you're losing hope it'll get better. This can lead to depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems and more. If it feels like you're going through the motions and barely holding it together, you're in the right place. Helping trauma survivors is my passion.

Do you fit in? Your silent thoughts to yourself question whether others really understand you. It’s tough because you’ve tried so hard to reach out and be friendly and even demonstrate care and compassion for others. Nevertheless, you wonder if that same care get’s directed back at you. Sometimes it feels like you don’t fit in. Do you have questions about whether this means that there is something wrong with you? Probably not! In life, striving to fit in can be an empty pursuit. What if you could switch that and really feel that you belonged instead of just fitting in.

"HOW DID THINGS GET THIS OUT OF CONTROL?" Sound familiar? Is your life spinning out of control because of sexual addiction? Is your marriage in trouble because of fighting or infidelity? Do you find it hard to stick up for yourself in relationships? Have you been facing depression and anxiety but can't seem to snap out of it? By the time many people make it into counseling, they often feel directionless, let down, angry, and without hope. The good news is that things can get better and I want to help you in that process.

I enjoy working with athletes between high school and adult ages. Some of the common challenges I encounter when working with athletes are performance related issues, low-confidence, sport/life balance, stress management, athlete identity, body image, injury rehabilitation, adjusting to retirement, coping with setbacks/failures, and more. I focus on supporting athletes with developing positive attitudes, self-motivation, positive self-talk, positive mental imagery, conflict management skills with others, improved concentration, and managing emotions effectively.

My ideal client is someone who is genuinely seeking a path toward mental well-being. They recognize that they have areas in their life that need improvement and are ready to take proactive steps to address them. My ideal client is open to exploring different therapeutic approaches and is willing to collaborate with me to find what works best for them. They are driven by a desire to enhance their emotional resilience, improve their relationships, and achieve greater personal fulfillment.

In life we all at times find ourselves, or our loved ones, feeling stuck, confused, or even more disheartened - without hope! Counseling is about unraveling the story and learning to write a new narrative and ending that is both healthy and fulfilling especially around the issues of intimacy and sexuality. With over 30 years of counseling experience, Michael is a Therapist and Clinical Sexologist holding dual Master's Degrees and a Ph.D.​ in Clinical Sexology, a Diplomate with the American Board of Sexology, and author, focusing on all aspects of intimacy and sexuality both for an individual and in relationship with other.

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.

As a practical, interactive, solution-focused therapist, my approach is to provide insight to help individuals, couples, and families address current challenges and longstanding issues. With an integration of methods, I draw from an array of styles and interventions. I have been able to assist clients with a variety of mental health problems and relational issues in a private, comfortable, and confidential atmosphere.

For 20 years I have been helping people through difficult times in their lives. Difficulties like anxiety, depression, stressful life changes, and issues with relationships and sexuality. I have seen hundreds of clients and helped them recognize what's really holding them back. My practice is grounded in these core beliefs: We all can change; all people are worthy of dignity and respect; everyone is deserving of love; the answers to our struggles are inside us.

A core part of humanity is to feel belonging. Many people experience that most intensely during childhood from their family and friends. As we grow older we develop other relationships that give us that sense of belonging. When you experience injuries to those relationships it can leave yo feeling isolated and depressed. When those injuries happen during childhood it is referred to as Developmental Trauma. But trauma is not a life sentence, in fact what many people don't know is that Post-Traumatic Growth is more common than Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I work with individuals and families who want to understand trauma and grow.