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Ke Liu
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Talk therapy serves a valuable purpose by aiding your brain in processing challenging emotions during specific moments in your life and enabling introspection regarding associated thoughts. However, what if you find yourself trapped in the depressive, anxious, angry, or shameful mental state for so long that you have nothing new to explore? What if, despite recounting your traumatic experiences numerous times, your low energy, sadness, avoidance, anger, or impulsivity still persists? And what if the somatic reactions triggered by certain events are so intense and rapid that you are unable to employ sound judgment?
Talk therapy serves a valuable purpose by aiding your brain in processing challenging emotions during specific moments in your life and enabling introspection regarding associated thoughts. However, what if you find yourself trapped in the depressive, anxious, angry, or shameful mental state for so long that you have nothing new to explore? What if, despite recounting your traumatic experiences numerous times, your low energy, sadness, avoidance, anger, or impulsivity still persists? And what if the somatic reactions triggered by certain events are so intense and rapid that you are unable to employ sound judgment?
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Online Therapists

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Sollars and Associates
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Eastpointe, MI 48021
Individual, couple and family therapy is available.
I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session.
Individual, couple and family therapy is available.
I am a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. I have been providing counseling and psychotherapy for over 30 years in the Metro Detroit area and our group practice spans across the state of Michigan. With support, encouragement and expert insight many people begin to feel better after their first session.
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Yen Ju Lee
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LP), and completed my degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, MI. I also completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Ascension Genesys in Grand Blanc, MI, specializing in Clinical Health Psychology. I am fluent in both English and Mandarin. I significantly appreciate individuals’ unique cultural backgrounds and work to cultivate collaborative relationships with each of my clients.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LP), and completed my degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, MI. I also completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Ascension Genesys in Grand Blanc, MI, specializing in Clinical Health Psychology. I am fluent in both English and Mandarin. I significantly appreciate individuals’ unique cultural backgrounds and work to cultivate collaborative relationships with each of my clients.
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Fan Zhang
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CAADC
Verified Verified
Troy, MI 48084  (Online Only)
The counseling process is one of deep introspection based on a relationship built on trust, openness, and compassion. I am here to aid you in that process in order to deal with life issues that interfere with your mental health. Whether it be relationship issues, mental disorders, depression, anxiety, or even general stress, I can help you overcome them and achieve your maximum potential. As such I can work with a variety of clients, including angry adolescents, distant couples, stressed out employees, or anyone else really.
The counseling process is one of deep introspection based on a relationship built on trust, openness, and compassion. I am here to aid you in that process in order to deal with life issues that interfere with your mental health. Whether it be relationship issues, mental disorders, depression, anxiety, or even general stress, I can help you overcome them and achieve your maximum potential. As such I can work with a variety of clients, including angry adolescents, distant couples, stressed out employees, or anyone else really.
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Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.