Humanistic Therapists in Milan, MI

It's hard to give yourself the kindness, empathy, and trust you give to others. It may be even harder to reach out for help when you notice yourself feeling low, anxious or unsteady. I recognize that it's a massive step to be here: considering which therapist is the best fit for you. I'm honored to be a part of your therapeutic journey, where YOU are the expert of your own experiences. I am dedicated to providing a supportive and safe space for you throughout the therapeutic process. Each session will be rooted in your goals, values, and needs.

You deserve to genuinely enjoy life. Maybe you feel overwhelmed because you are caring for others before you care for yourself. Maybe you are tired from being weighed down by emotional pain like trauma, grief, depression, or anxiety. Whatever brought you here, we can work together to find a way through.

Thank you for choosing to visit my page. I am a fully licensed psychologist and social worker. I enjoy working with individuals who are open to change and willing to do the difficult emotional work that often needs to be done to effect that change. Most importantly, for therapy to be successful, I believe that you must feel comfortable with me as your therapist. The fit needs to be a good one! Please feel free to contact me to see if you might be interested in us working together.

* I am only counseling via telehealth currently and not able to offer evaluations to test for ADHD. I have a doctorate in clinical psychology and a master's in social work. I attained my degrees from the UC Berkeley, Fordham University, and Saybrook University. I have experience providing treatment to individuals, couples, and families. My areas of interest include: mood and anxiety disorders, behavior management, divorce, adjustment, and relationship issues. I strive to provide exceptional services by adopting a practical approach, utilizing cognitive behavioral and other therapeutic methods to meet the unique needs of each client.

Finding a therapist who you can connect with is so important. Whether or not that person is me, I want you to know that healing is possible. Therapy can provide a new framework for relating to yourself with increased compassion, acceptance, and curiosity. I strive to cultivate an environment of trust, collaboration, nonjudgment, and exploration. Nobody wants to feel pain, yet oftentimes the strategies we come up with to avoid it lose their utility over time and cause more suffering. Therapy isn’t about getting rid of pain but learning to tolerate it so we’re able to experience the full spectrum of emotions.

Being a human being can be quite challenging! There's a saying about the mind: 'the mind is a good servant, but a cruel taskmaster!' Many of us never learned how to calm our minds, limit our worrying, and self-soothe. Mindfulness training is one of the most researched methods for learning to do this. My work with individuals helps them to become skilled in this way, and to lessen the grip of attitudes and beliefs that limit us in significant ways. I work with individuals in this way, as well as with groups.

Asking for help is often one of the hardest things to do. Often, by the time people seek me out, they've tried everything they can to get things turned around. Sometimes it's the stigma around mental health that make seeking help so difficult. I think differently. I recognize the courage it takes to ask for help. I commend those who are willing to prioritize self-improvement, over silent suffering. Whether you're looking for help with one of the common challenges, or you've been dealing with difficulties for a long time, I can help guide you.

I am a queer, fat, neuro-divergent, Psychotherapist that specializes in working with queer individuals no matter where they fall on the LGBTQIA2S+ spectrum. I have been working with queer folks for the past 6 years on issues surrounding access to health care, behavioral health, and advocacy. I also specialize in gender affirming care working with clients to access hormone therapy and procedures through advocating for their needs and letter writing. Another specialization is working with fat individuals on navigating our fatphobic/sizeist society, medical system, and internalized fatphobia.

The most important aspect of any therapy experience is a good therapeutic relationship, and I strive to develop a partnership with everyone I see in therapy. I believe that every client is the expert on themselves, and work with them to explore, understand, and address the issues or concerns bringing them to therapy at this time. Additionally, I recognize that therapy is political, so I work to understand the roles privilege and oppression play in the lives and mental health of those I work with.

You're the only one who can change you, but I can help sharpen your awareness of how you stop yourself from growing. We are in search of your blind spots; I have the sharp eye to notice things you haven't--your voice, choice of words, how you hold yourself, or the effect of your words on others. Together we will experiment in session with new behaviors and awareness. The results will likely surprise us both. You have within you already the strength and peace you seek; you just need help understanding how you stop yourself from accessing it.

Welcome! I’m Lily, a dedicated and compassionate therapist with a passion for guiding individuals towards a path of growth and self discovery. My approach blends evidence-based practices with genuine empathy to create a safe and nonjudgmental space for your journey. I specialize in adolescent youths and young adults trying to find their way whether it’s managing stress, navigating through life, or overcoming obstacles. As a neurodivergent individual myself, I can help give tools, coping skills, and validate your experiences to help relieve some stress from your diagnoses so you can live a fuller life!

I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, including Anorexia, Bulimia and ARFID. I am CBT/DBT trained and utilize that modality eclectically to treat personality disorders including borderline, complex trauma conditions, major depression, anxiety disorders as well as bipolar conditions and substance use disorders. I am LGBTQ+ friendly and support individuals considering gender transition. I offer electrotherapy services via Alpha Stim concurrently with talk therapy.

I understand that reaching out to find the right therapist while experiencing a difficult time in your life can be an overwhelming process. Whatever it is that brings you here, you are not alone. It is my goal to provide a safe, comfortable, non-judgmental environment that promotes healing and growth. Through talk therapy, compassionate listening, and empathy, I will guide you through your transformational journey toward self-awareness, personal growth, and overall well-being.

My client has the answers they need inside of them, they just need some perspective. Most of my clients have experienced trauma in their lives in some form, and struggled with finding themselves or finding meaning in their life experience afterward. I enjoy navigating and exploring the full-range of human experience including issues pertaining to identity and sexuality, unearthing fears and anxieties, boundary setting, and building expression in all areas of life.

I have 20+ years of outpatient therapeutic intervention experience with helping people change themselves for the better. I use specific, short-term, solution-focused treatment techniques based on insight and behavioral change. I work with a wide range of presenting problems and mood disorders including depression / grief, anxiety/phobias, anger management, adjustment, bipolar and obsessive-compulsive disorders. I focus on rapport and utilization of a client's strengths as a therapeutic foundation. Most insurance plans are accepted at my clinic and an on-staff psychiatrist is available to provide medication if needed.