Addiction Therapists in Ann Arbor, MI

No one chooses a life with addiction or difficulties with substance use. Although addiction can leave you feeling exhausted, misunderstood, and at times, hopeless, there are valid reasons behind why you struggle. Unresolved pain often manifests into harmful behaviors. My role as your therapist is to help you heal what is at the root of your addiction in order to resolve your substance -use behaviors. My practice will provide you with a safe place to begin your healing. You will have a non-judgmental teammate on your side to listen to you, reflect with you, and to help guide you towards a renewed sense of wellness and fulfillment.

I have had 26 years' experience in addictions treatment as well as childhood sexual abuse/trauma. My client population consists of those with co-existing disorders (i.e. addiction /trauma and other mood disorders) codependency issues for partners and parents of addicts, Adult Children of Alcoholics issues and other related areas. I also do assessments for addiction . I see mostly adults, often women, and I do well with younger people in high school and college.

I will work with you to bring balance and energy to your daily life. Using a mindfulness-based approach we can look at marriage and divorce, relationships with partners, children, families and friends, addictions, sexuality, adolescence, work, and personal growth. You deserve to achieve success and joy in your daily living. Finding that balance between work, play, partner, and family is the goal we all are striving to achieve.

I've been practicing privately for over 30 years in the Ann Arbor area. I enjoy working with individuals and couples. I also run groups for adult males sexually abused as children. I am well known for my work in all areas of addiction , and for the treatment of victims of sexual assault.

If you are feeling suffocated by a lifetime of pain, trauma, or self-medication, I’m here to help you. I have worked extensively with people who felt like their lives were spiraling out of control due to PTSD, trauma, addiction , or grief. There is hope, and it can get better. Together we can improve your well-being, help you feel empowered to take back control, and increase your overall quality of life. If you are interested, email Identity Counseling at contact@identityannarbor.com or call (734) 645-8944 for intake information.

Let me congratulate you for reaching out. Just taking that step is an important one for those of us who are struggling with the issues we face in life. If you are experiencing addiction , depression or anxiety, I believe I can help you. My background is a bit unusual. While I am a licensed clinical psychologist, I have also practiced as an attorney and was a partner at a major law firm for many years. While I maintained an active law practice, I have throughout my career been interested and involved in mental health issues. I am personally familiar with the stresses of the business world.

Are your surviving or thriving? Enhancing levels of insight and awareness is a pre-requisite to achieving balance. I can help you assess various dimensions of your current experiences and aid you in securing a system that eliminates unnecessary suffering. My aim is to provide my clients with techniques that can enhance their psychological flexibility.

I have had the privilege to assist clients with anxiety, depression and general mental health concerns as well as compulsive sexual behaviors, chemical and process/ behavioral addictions in a variety of settings including addiction treatment services with Dawn Farm's community of programs.

You deserve to like your life. It’s our human instinct to want to be the best we can be. Like beautiful trees, we want to expand; To grow and bear fruit in the form of good relationships, a thriving career, financial security, and a deep sense of control and purpose. If you’re struggling in any of these areas, therapy can help. Whether you suspect you have a serious mental health condition, perhaps you use a substance or other unhealthy behaviors to cope, or maybe you just want to talk someone about things that don’t feel safe to talk about with anyone else, therapy is a confidential, nonjudgmental place to explore the unexplored.

When life just gets too hard, my job is to help empower people to get where they want and need to be. Whether a person is struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction , life transitions, family of origin issues, current relationships, or problems at work, I put my all into working alongside clients to draw out internal strengths and build a new, wonderful life. I am here to listen and to work alongside them so that they leave therapy much stronger and more hopeful than when they first came in. Together, we draw out strengths, transform old patterns, and build toward a new life: Life can get better!

You are not alone. Change is possible. I am honored and excited to walk beside you during your process of change. It is a difficult decision to choose therapy. I welcome you without judgement and with a great deal of hope. I empower my clients to find their strength and voice through compassionate listening and empathy. I am a licensed Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in the Mental Health field. I have a deep passion for helping people with drug/alcohol addiction , no matter their stage of change. I enjoy working with older aged adolescents, adults, families and couples.

If your goals include relief from depression, anxiety, symptoms of mental illness, improving relationships, getting along better in the world, and improved quality of life, I want to work with you to achieve those goals. I enjoy working with adults with mental and emotional stressors, who are striving to stay happy, independent and self-sufficient. In addition, I work with adults with multiple diagnoses, who are struggling with substance use issues, and other harmful behaviors, to cope with underlying feelings from mood disorders, mental illness, and traumatic life experiences. Together we can find healthier ways to manage.

The mission of the Eisenhower- Addiction Recovery Center is to assist individuals over the age of 18 in reducing the harmful effects of Substance Use Dependency. We offer an innovated approach to treatment using empirically based therapies to address addiction , depression, anxiety, pain management, duel diagnosis, individual health concerns, anger management & trauma. We also offer vocational and occupational services to assist individuals in managing life's day to day demands. Our programs offer structure and accountability while encouraging clients to integrate their treatment into their person, home and work life.

For over 25 years, I have been helping people with mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. Therapy can help resolve feelings and concerns which impact how we see ourselves and the world around us. My goal is to help clients work through negative thoughts and feelings which can inhibit us in our daily life and make our personal relationships suffer. In a safe, supportive environment, I hope to help you improve overall well being, develop coping skills and make behavioral changes which can lead to a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

I am a welcoming, approachable, and compassionate psychologist whose focus is to help individuals find their way to their healthiest version of self, no matter what the obstacles. I use a comprehensive/integrative therapeutic approach to help individuals overcome barriers, change self-destructive behaviors, resolve painful emotions, find effective coping strategies, and improve relationships, most importantly with self. Authenticity to self is a leading attribute to self-empowerment, lending its way into healthier relationships.

Sometimes we need help with how we our feeling, changing a behavior, or the thoughts running through our heads. Individuals and families can be helped by sorting through how their feelings and behaviors affect each other. Seeking therapy can be the answer to these and other concerns. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues and the affects on families. Entering therapy can be a big step and commitment but well worth the life investment.

We all need help, sometimes. Stepping Stones Wellness is a group of licensed, practiced, and professional therapists who employ a holistic approach to to help others heal from anxiety, depression, chemical use/dependence, grief and loss, disordered eating, and relationship issues under the clinical direction of Denise L. Brooks, PsyD, LP. We provide safe, private and confidential counseling and psychotherapy for individuals, families, couples, and adolescents designed to heal childhood trauma, adjust to loss, recover from substance abuse or dependence, disordered eating, and relationship difficulties in a safe, non-judgmental space that promotes greater peace of mind and self-acceptance.

Many factors can impact the quality of your life: life transitions, stress/anxiety, trauma, depression, and alcohol and/or drug addiction . Seeking therapy can be the hope you are looking for to address these and other concerns.

Life can feel chaotic. I seek to create a non-judgmental space where you may find clarity and grounding and the skills we all need to be our best selves. Whether you are struggling with life circumstances, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties or substance use, I hope to collaborate with you as you seek contentment and meaning. I work with adults, students, adolescents as well as couples. Please contact me to start the process.