Therapists in Michigan

I am an individual and relationship therapist. I employ a variety of therapeutic modalities, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and person first treatment models to help clients identify and attain their goals. I am specialized in helping people resolve relationship conflicts, and I am a certified sex therapist. I work extensively with the transgender, pansexual, bisexual, lesbian, and gay communities, as well as with members of the kink community.

I graduated from the University of Michigan in 1983. Since that time, my focus has been on helping individuals, couples and groups ascertain and realize their goals. Using a direct approach,my clients appreciate the stability and consistency I provide to their overall progress and definitive improvement in their lives. I believe therapy is certainly a process for overcoming obstacles and making sense of one's history. It is also a vehicle to explore and decide what is you really want if life.

All people deserve to live healthy, satisfying lives. Our intention is to help clients find ways to increase insight, clarity, balance, and meaning. We are passionate about the intersection between psychotherapy, research, and contemplative mindfulness with a goal of supporting clients on their journey to wellness and self-discovery. Connally Counseling is an agency committed to providing affirming care to LGBQIAA, Transgender folx, Queer-Identified, those exploring gender, sexuality, kink, polyamory and their families.

Dr. Nakisher offers a practical approach in a supportive, yet challenging atmosphere to help clients gain insight, make lasting changes in life and get out your own way. He works particularly well with people who have previously experienced therapy as unhelpful. Dr. Nakisher also works a business consultant to major corporations, improving business through human capital.

If you are struggling with mental health, situational or adjustment concerns and have not been able to manage without assistance from a professional like me, it is time to reach out. Why are you making life harder? My theory is that we most often already have the solutions to our problems within us, but may need an objective person (like a therapist) to identify how our own strengths can be used as a vehicle to resolution.

Are you wondering if you were given the wrong gender label at birth? Have you decided it is time to explore your gender? These issues create difficult situations in every area of life, relationships, work, health, family and social life. Through therapy these issues can be explored and your path can be developed.

Welcoming couples clients! Relationship problems are common, and you have taken a courageous step by seeking therapy. As one of the few psychologists specializing in couple therapy, I have supported hundreds of couples by providing effective, evidence-based treatments that scientific research has shown to bring significant and lasting improvement. My own research on relationships has been published in peer-reviewed journals, and featured here in Psychology Today, international media outlets such as Business Insider Germany & New York Times Best Seller Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown.

I enjoy working with people from all walks of life, backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. I have experience working with men, women, and children. I believe showing up authentically with ourselves and others is one of the bravest and most liberating things we can do in our lives. Therapy is a safe place to remember who we truly are and discover the power that each of us possess to create a life that we enjoy.

RISE - Resilient Inclusive Sexual Health Education & Therapy. The framework/lens from which RISE operates are vital components to the practice. RISE unapologetically upholds the following values; to challenge systems of oppression & create positive change in the world through disseminating radical compassion & support for those folxs/communities often marginalized. A Social Justice Lens - Anti Racist - LGBTQ+ Queer Affirming - Trans/Non-binary/GNC - Feminist - Sex Positive - KINK/BDSM - Fat Positive/Health at Every Size - Consensual Non-Monogamy - Disability/Neurodiversity - Intersectional Identities.

Life is too short for just getting by. Don't let depression, anxiety or anything else get in the way of feeling your best. In my practice, I examine a person from a variety of perspectives to work on getting to the root of emotional discomfort and navigating to better coping and living skills. Feeling better is possible. Call for a consultation and being living life to the fullest.

I own a candle store that I share with a tattoo artist. We have candles, tattoos, and counseling all in one location. I believe in making mental health services more accessible and welcoming. I try to meet my clients where they are and discover where they want to be. Aromatherapy, music, visualization, and an emphasis on recovering all that is lost when traumatized are at the center of my approach. We work together to remember the things loved most before trauma.

Welcome! I pride myself on building a therapeutic relationship that allows for transparency and vulnerability. I believe this relationship is the key to effective therapy. It allows me to gain an understanding of your past, present and where you would like to see yourself in the future. Developing this foundation affords us the opportunity to create a client centered approach to addressing your concerns. I utilize a blend of evidence based techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, art therapy, and psychoeducation.

Making the decision to change your life can be scary. I'm dedicated to helping others work through difficult choices and helping them move their lives in a positive direction. I want to help you discover patterns and behaviors that have been holding you back, and build skills to make your life better in the future. I use an intersectional trans-inclusive feminist lens and use an eclectic combination of CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Behavioral Therapy to help solve problems. Making the decision to seek treatment is the first step. I would love to help you make your life one worth living!

Has LIFE taken a toll on your mental health? Are you stressed, depressed or grieving the loss of a loved one? Have you neglected the care of your own mental health needs to take care of everyone else? Is your relationship with your spouse or significant other suffering? Do you feel overwhelmed? I can help you! I will teach you to: Master the skills of processing old wounds, trauma, betrayal, self-harm and abuse. Identify and DISARM triggers. Create and accomplish goals that calm your thoughts, soothe your emotions and direct your behavior in healthy and positive ways. Prioritize self-love with confident and assertive behavior.

Vulnerability: while rewarding, can be daunting. It isn’t easy to let someone into your internal landscape and I value the possibility of learning yours. My name is Sam and I work with clients to become intimately comfortable with the buried and beautifully impactful aspects of themselves. Often, the relationship to yourself contributes to how your days unfold in the world around you. When was the last time you heard or nurtured the parts of yourself that long for you? In doing so, a gateway opens up to a sense of self-worth that will allow you to experience yourself and your environment with a new lens.

If you feel that you are overwhelmed, unfulfilled and searching for peace, belonging and acceptance - it can be the loneliest feeling in the world. You don't have to navigate these challenges alone. Through our work together, we will make progress identifying those issues that are holding you back from the life you want. As a person-centered therapist skilled in cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral approaches, I will help you understand yourself more deeply and create strategies to create the life and relationships you wish for. I will be there with you to celebrate your progress and encourage your continued work.

As a counselor, I am a strong believer in the power of finding healing through creative expression, both internally and externally. I work from an integrative mind/body perspective to journey with you in order to better understand what can best support you in your healing. Depending on what fits best for you, I am a Registered Art Therapist and have extensive training in complex trauma. I am also a level 1 graduate in Somatic Experiencing and am trained in EMDR and DBT. I also integrate approaches from Internal Family Systems and other modalities that support the untangling of generational, systemic and environmental trauma.

As we move through life, challenges can either keep us stuck or propel us into new ideas, perceptions, and growth. Counseling and life coaching can help navigate those challenges with a positive, healthy mind set. The healthier our mind set, the healthier our relationships will be with our self and others. Depression, anxiety, trauma, can hold us hostage from living our best life. Eclectic therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and others can help bring awareness and change and lead you to a happier, more fulfilling life.

Are you struggling to feel like yourself lately? Maybe things seem a bit chaotic or out of balance. Maybe your relationships feel strained. Perhaps everyday tasks feel like a burden, and you're just not finding joy in them anymore. You might be overwhelmed, lonely, or misunderstood, and it may seem like nothing you've tried is making a difference. If this sounds familiar, know that you're not alone. I'm here to offer you the support, guidance, and effective strategies that you need to navigate through this challenging time. We'll work together to help you confidently walk forward into a life of peace, purpose, and fulfillment.