Bernard A Ball
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
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13425 Nineteen Mile Road, Suite 200, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Let's Connect (313) 447-0188
Growing up as a designated scapegoat with a narcissistic or abusive parent has long lasting negative impacts on someone's life. If you are struggling with your adult life now and had a parent with a personality disorder, substance abuse or other serious condition, you might have some of these symptoms: Second guessing yourself. Fear of attacks or criticism. Fear of relationships and being hurt. Recreating past painful relationships with people like your parents. Feelings of anxiety. Feeling easily defeated. Bottled up feelings that come out inappropriately. Ruminating about past hurts. Feeling no one hears you.
Survivors of this dysfunction are "adult children." Treatment focuses on characteristics of people who have grown up in families where one or both parents were abusive or had addictive behaviors. Life in such families is characterized by dysfunction, emotional deprivation, lack of trust, and shame and secrecy from unpredictable moods or behavior.
Times are different now. We are living in an era in which adult children issues are better understood. Help is available in the form of self-help groups, individual and group therapy. Having had such experiences, I have the ability to understand and empathize with clients using a compassionate approach.
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
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Insurance
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Bernard A Ball
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Michigan / 6801061377 Bernard A Ball
- Attended Wayne State University, Graduated 1992
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Bernard A Ball
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Substance Use
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Driver's License Reinstatement
- Drug Abuse
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Survivors of scapegoating by a narcissistic parent
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (313) 447-0188
Bernard A Ball
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma Focused
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Bernard A Ball
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Location
Primary Location
Bernard Ball & Associates
13425 Nineteen Mile Road
Suite 200
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
(313) 447-0188Email me
Additional Location
Advanced Counseling Services
24715 Little Mack
Suite 200
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 350-2561Nearby Areas
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Bernard A Ball
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Last Modified: 25 Oct 2021