Therapists in Birmingham, MI

One of the most rewarding and beautiful things to witness is someone pushing beyond his or her barriers and experiencing life and the world in new ways. It's my belief that one of the ways this can be accomplished is in an atmosphere where we can feel safe, respected, and listened to while we tell our story. I strive to provide this type of environment for each client.

Accepting clients for in person and virtual visits. As your therapist I am here to help guide the way. My eclectic approach utilizes proven therapeutic techniques to help you better understand you, your situation, your goals, and how to achieve that which you desire. Some situations I often work with include the following: learning how to better communicate with people in your life, transitioning through life's changes, managing stress, challenging anxious and depressive thought patterns, and dealing with the changes that occur after a physical health diagnosis.

I am a Fully Licensed Psychologist and have been in private practice for over 20 years in the Detroit metro area. Whatever personal difficulties and challenges you may be facing, I will provide you with a warm, supportive environment in which to examine them and to move past them. I will help you gain understanding of these challenges, a positive attitude toward overcoming them, and a practical and effective plan for doing so. You will feel better, you will gain insight, you will accept yourself and realize more of your potential.

Do you have intrusive thoughts or worries, or maybe unexplainable urges or images that seem to come out of nowhere, are repetitive, that are stuck in your mind and cause significant distress and anxiety, and sometimes shame because of the themes? Are these obsessive thoughts, images or urges unwanted and continue to exist even though you know they are irrational, causing you to doubt yourself? Do you feel compelled to perform repetitive behaviors or mental rituals in order to decrease the anxiety and distress caused by the obsessions? If so, you may have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or a OCD spectrum disorder.

You are overwhelmed right now in life. Either you have a congenital/chronic illness, high pressure job, difficult relationships, or you have lost someone in your life. Sleep is not coming easily at night, you are constantly worried about what you say, what will happen going forward, your current relationships are not how you want them to be, and you have a nagging feeling the other shoe is going to drop when you think about the impact on your health now or in the future. Life is feeling like a hamster wheel right now, you have to keep the wheel going, and cannot get off it without feeling like everything will crash down on you.

You are likely considering therapy or counseling for yourself, a family member, or a friend. A person considers treatment for two reasons. Either you are reacting to an immediate event or crisis in your life, or have been thinking about addressing ongoing issues. My approach to therapy is empathic, interactive and rooted in time-tested techniques that produce deep, long-lasting change. Numerous studies have shown that results in therapy have less to do with a particular "brand" of therapy, and more to do with an outgrowth of the quality of relationship between a skilled practitioner and an invested patient.

Psychotherapy can help people work through hardships, relieve distress, and improve their quality of life. Together we will address your concerns and problems while also working toward increased self-awareness and developing your natural areas of strength.

Are you unable to achieve the goals and dreams that you desire? Are you suffering from internal upset, fears, flashbacks of a trauma, insecurities, self-doubt, feeling unloved, disheartened or deep sadness? Are your relationships "not working", conflictual, "empty" and non-supportive? Do you think, "Why can't I make the changes that I want in my life and live the life I desire?" If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, contact me now. I know that I can be of service to you in a rewarding, life changing manner. It is time. YOU are worth it!

What do patients say about Eric Pihlgren, PhD, owner of Aspen Behavioral Health, PC? Here are some comments from online reviews: "Very dedicated and thorough. Effectively teaches the methods of DBT"..."He made me feel comfortable and knew so much about the issues I needed help with...best Psychologist in Oakland County!!!"..."He's really good at what he does." Dr. Pihlgren is a fully-licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in the treatment of adolescents and adults with moderate to severe psychological disorders. Through his extensive educational, training and work experience, Dr. Pihlgren is uniquely qualified to provide psychotherapy to treat a broad range of problems.

I am a licensed clinical therapist offering counseling services to children, adolescents, families, and individuals in Birmingham, Michigan. I also sees clients in both Michigan and New York virtually via a HIPAA compliant Teletherapy platform. I provide a safe, empathetic environment that invites open expression and exploration of thoughts and feelings so that meaningful changes are made.

Finding the best individual and marriage therapist for you can seem daunting. Talking to us, asking questions, paying attention to your feelings and intuition, all help. My 30 years experience as a compassionate, well-trained psychotherapist give me the background and skills to support you in achieving your goals, which might include: resolving immediate symptoms; recognizing and appreciating core strengths; developing deeper self awareness and acceptance; and learning the skills of empowered, effective communication. I am experienced in working with the newer spiritual growth paradigms, as in the work of Eckhart Tolle.

With over 23 years of experience, I work compassionately with individuals to help alleviate the painful symptoms associated with anxiety, depression, trauma, and loss. Life transitions and events including relationship issues, college, marriage, childbirth, divorce, death of a loved one, chronic illness, and retirement present new challenges and often touch upon unresolved past issues as well. Working collaboratively with clients through insight oriented psychotherapy, I can help to enhance one's ability to make desired life changes, and to provide a greater sense of well being overall.

I have found that people tend to seek therapy when they are experiencing some kind of stressful situation in their life. You may have found that you keep repeating bad patterns or that you feel stuck in your relationships or your job and you don't know what to do to get unstuck. We all need to find someone we can feel safe sharing our deepest concerns with and we want to feel understood. Whether the work is brief, or more long-term, I am passionate about helping you to develop behavior changes that will lead to healing and eventually to you fulfilling your potential.

Are you struggling with balancing your emotions in relationships, at work, or in everyday activities? Are sadness, anxiety, or loneliness a result? My primary focus is centered upon embracing one's inherent strengths while eliminating toxic behaviors and thoughts. This process aids individuals in building stronger and more powerful relationships with themselves and others, as well as fosters greater life satisfaction. I have had extensive training in Relationship Issues, Couples Counseling, Toxic Relationships, Divorce, Stepfamilies, Grief Therapy, Forgiveness Therapy, Anxiety and Depression, and Coping Skills.

While we can't change difficult situations of the past or present, we can work together to better understand those experiences and how they may be affecting your life today. By utilizing a variety of complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

I have been specializing in treating anxiety disorders and OCD for over 20 years in adults and adolescents with individual and/or family/couple sessions. Because I specialize in anxiety disorders, clients frequently report much better progress than they have experienced with prior therapists who didn't specialize in anxiety but treated anxiety in a generalized manner along with many other issues. I specialize in use of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Insight Therapy and Exposure/Response Prevention (ERP). I have an audio program "Anxiety to Serenity" available on my website - either 4 CD's or as a download.

Are you looking for a therapist who cares a lot about helping you to feel better? I have worked with adults for over 15 years helping them to find healing ways to change and move toward who they want to be. My expertise is specifically in working with people who are experiencing depression and/or anxiety that stops them from living as they desire. I find it rewarding to help someone & see them progress to feeling hopeful about their life and their future.