Grief Therapists in Michigan

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who provides therapy for adults ages 25-and older. It is my personal mission to offer an empathic, compassionate, non-judgmental approach to work through life’s transitions. I provide coping skills and strategies to improve the overall quality of life. I can help you navigate and explore and develop personal goals. My goal is to help you identify your unique talents and gifts to guide you through life’s struggles.

Life can be messy, it can catch us off guard. We can find ourselves treading water and the things that used to keep us afloat aren’t working quite so well. Old wounds can dull our spark. If we’re human, we’ve all been there. I work with children, teens, and adults who are experiencing anxiety and depression, grief due to a death or those anticipating a loss, a life threatening medical diagnosis, anaphylactic food allergies and accompanying stressors, trauma, and parents with perinatal mood disorders.

You need a space "to call your own" where you can process your joys & concerns, or hopes & fears. You need to be able to do this without being judged, or pressured to conform to a predetermined social standard. I provide counseling & psychotherapy to individuals & couples that is client-focused, culturally sensitive, and contextually relevant to you. Whether you are dealing with depression or anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief & loss, or poor self-worth, you will have your "own space" here. ALL are welcomed & affirmed in their unique personhood. With therapy, you can foster the courage to heal & live again.

Life is full of surprises. No matter how much you prepare and plan, unexpected events may occur. I believe that therapy is an essential tool to help prepare you to cope with the unexpected as well as the stressors of everyday life. I am passionate about normalizing therapy by educating people on the benefits and necessity of having an unbiased listening ear to help work through life events. I strive to provide a comfortable environment where clients feel safe to share their most vulnerable thoughts and ideas. I will work as an advocate to help my clients become empowered in their ability to cope with whatever life throws at them.

Life can present us with challenges that feel overwhelming. Whether it's navigating the complexities of relationships, coping with the loss of a loved one, or facing the impact of major life changes, you deserve support on your journey. My approach to counseling is tailored to address your unique needs and goals. I understand that seeking help is a courageous step, and I'm here to provide a compassionate and understanding space for you to explore and overcome the challenges that life has thrown your way.

Are you or a loved one navigating overwhelming changes, grief, and painful losses? Life transitions—large and small—impact our daily lives and can leave us with sometimes conflicting feelings like anger, guilt, anxiety, sadness, inadequacy, and uncertainty that prohibit us from being our true selves and may even create barriers in our relationships. As your counselor, I have experience working with individuals who are grieving the loss of loved ones ranging from miscarriage, child loss, partner, and animal companions, and the challenges accompanying caring for a parent or loved one until their passing.

Everyone has the ability to learn, grow, and heal just like you. Therapy can be a guiding force throughout your journey. To help you understand and process all of life’s neverending changes. Changes that can manifest into intrusive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that lead to negative and self-destructive patterns. Patterns that can cause difficulty and disruption in different areas of your life. Potentially leading to unmanaged symptoms of anxiety, depressions, trauma, and grief. Therapy can be difficult, but every individual and family possess the ability to learn, grow, and heal

Through our lifetimes we are confronted with many obstacles, challenges and decisions. In the process of becoming the best you, guidance and support can be truly beneficial. Self-discovery through therapy can be an empowering and enlightening process. Incorporating my life and work experience, combined with a safe and supportive space, my hope is to help guide you through the challenges of life.

Are there thoughts that keep coming up that are nagging you or bringing you down? Have you been thinking about making some changes but feel a little overwhelmed? I believe the way out, is through. But, you don't have to go through it alone. Whether you are dealing with stress, fear, anxiety, depression, grief, life changes, relationship issues, or just need a listening ear, you’ve made a huge step in finding support. I will hold space for you to process and talk about the tough stuff. Together we can find solutions and we will work collaboratively on your mental health and life goals, whatever they may be.

Since every client is unique, I tailor my therapeutic approach to complement each client's individual personality, inviting them into a safe and accepting environment where they are met with respect and empathic concern. As a Radical Forgiveness Therapy Practitioner, I help clients accomplish the often difficult task of forgiveness, freeing them from long held anger and hurt. I'm trained in a highly effective treatment for trauma, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing),generating remarkable results with adults and couples, struggling with marital or relationship issues, phobias, anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, work issues, or grief and loss.

My therapeutic intervention is looking at the past as necessary in making changes for the future. I'm certain that any unwanted behavior can be unlocked by recognizing the purpose or wanted outcome for said behavior and my passion is helping you identify that unmet need and make healthy changes. I enjoy working with clients that are willing to do things outside of the therapeutic office setting such as writing, art, and/or practicing skills learned, and then reporting back in session the helpfulness of each strategy.

Create the life you want. Move forward and heal through counseling. Remove thought barriers and take steps towards making a better future for yourself. Especially during the pandemic, we are engulfed by a sea of challenging emotions and changes. There are solutions and brighter days ahead! I specialize in complicated cases, DBT group therapy, stress management, depression, grief and loss (including pet loss). I have worked with families, children, teens, and adults in a wide variety of settings. Over 22 years of experience. With my diverse background I will help you find a creative solution to your concerns.

Is anxiety, grief, or past trauma beginning to affect every facet of your life? Are you feeling lonely and desperate to be understood? Maybe you are experiencing crippling physical symptoms: panic attacks, difficulty breathing, and racing thoughts. Perhaps you’re feeling the pressure from those around you to be “done” grieving, when in fact the loss you’ve experienced has changed you forever. If you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community, the influence of your identity on your personal relationships can be especially hard. No matter what you are feeling today, one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief.

I work with clients who have various types of trauma, and its effects on the individual and their environment. My experience in the field began with providing therapy for adults with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental heath disorders. I have worked with people who suffer with many different forms of trauma and traumatic experiences. I have also work with clients dealing with loss and grief. I have an extensive experience working as a first responder (firefighter, paramedic, and police officer) before I entered in to my career as a counselor. I also specialize in working with first responders and their unique needs.

My clients tend to be experiencing stress and want to find connections between past experiences, patterns of response, strong emotions and current life circumstances. Life transitions can feel overwhelming and loss can become a catalyst for change. This is often the beginning of an opportunity to gain greater understanding of our selves and the meaning we make in our lives.

I have been in private practice since 1992. Prior to earning my doctorate in clinical psychology, I was an elementary school teacher for seven years. About 70 percent of my current practice is with children and teens and 30 percent with adults, families, and couples. I absolutely love my vocation! I am privileged to join people on their journeys, to meet them where they are and go from there. I am committed to partnering with my patients to help them reach their full potential. I place a high value on the therapeutic relationship.

Life is ever changing and at times it can become very difficult. During these times we need others to walk us through these challenges. Together we can explore what is currently not working in your life and the changes you want to make. In sessions, we will develop the needed tools to help you make healthier choices for your life, develop skills to address problems and build a suppport system that works for you. I utilize a variety of counseling approaches and techniques to meet the needs of your situation. I work with individuals, couples and families.

Have you suffered a loss that seems unbearable? Have you had to adjust to difficult changes in your life? Many life events cause us to feel hopeless, overwhelmed, and trapped. Physical and mental health can suffer. Prior to entering the counseling field, I was a nurse for 25 years. My background in nursing combined with counseling allow me the unique ability to provide guidance in navigating the complex system of healthcare, and the perspective to assist clients in effectively coping with life's painful experiences.

I'm Julie, a clinical therapist that specializes in Anxiety, Trauma, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Grief & Ambiguous Loss. We know that adventures in life can bring challenges that are difficult or feel impossible to navigate. Because of this, we often avoid dealing with the stressors and teach our mind and our body to navigate through the distress, to the best of our ability. After all, things already can be so overwhelming, how can we consider adding one more thing requiring our attention? What if I told you, all you need to do is take the first step. That one step creates forward movement towards an improved sense of self.