Depression Therapists in Birmingham, MI
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The Center For Growth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
Life stress, fear, and self judgment of not being good enough can hold you back from living your truth and full potential. Perhaps you are struggling with anxiety,
depression
, a life transition, parenting stress/conflicts, relationship issues, and or feeling disconnected. We work to help you feel safe and connected to dig into self exploration and growth. We provide skillful, compassionate, accepting, genuine, insightful psychotherapy and group work. We look at the entire picture including our mind, body, & heart connection as they are all connected. Offering an approach that is about your overall well being.
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Susie Gross
Psychologist, LP, ICAADC
Verified
Verified
My lived-experience with addiction, anxiety,
depression
and suicide informs my practice.
I untangle high-risk, high-profile situations … suicidal ideation, panic, alcohol and drug abuse and binge drinking. I am certified in behavioral health, addiction, and trauma. Discrete, effective and intensive support and private IOP for individuals returning from rehab. In order to provide highly customized care, I do not participate with any insurance plans. Please see my website for details.
Jeanette Haitaian
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
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.
Cally Kantarian
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP, MLP
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I see clients with a variety of mental health issues such as
depression
, anxiety, grief, transitions, and relationship issues.
EVERY human deserves a place in which they can feel safe, un-judged, and respected. Within that safety comes true growth, understanding, realization and acceptance for yourself and your story. I hope to walk with you on your personal journey in finding the grace and compassion to find your authentic self.
Michelle C Hubert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
The more you understand yourself and your patterns of behavior the better you can make positive change. Do you have marital issues that you are struggling with and need an honest objective opinion? Are you struggling with
depression
or anxiety and can’t seem to get out of the cycle? Many times it is another set of ears that is needed to help bring objectivity and clarity to an issue of life's crossroads. I also enjoy helping people understand why they keep repeating negative patterns and behaviors. Therapy can be very positive and inspire you to make changes.
Elizabeth Gumbis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
The concerns that life brings us vary widely, but I often see people struggle with stress management, anxiety,
depression
, school or work-related concerns, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, and the uncertainty of life's transitions. My approach is both collaborative and person-centered, while always rooted in evidence-based practices. Therapy is a place to unpack suffering in order to find understanding, balance, peace, hope, and joy.
Sollars and Associates
Psychologist, PhD, License, Psychol
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
We treat a broad range of issues including
depression
, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, career and school concerns, eating disorders, addiction, sexual orientation issues, and many personality disorders.
WE OFFER TELE-THERAPY - BOTH VIDEO AND TELEPHONE-BASED. Understanding and insight are key to growth and change. Some journeys are brief, others take more time. We are a group of Metro Detroit licensed psychotherapists who share a passion for helping others in their journey toward personal growth and change. Under the clinical direction of Franklin Sollars, PhD, LP, our therapists offer caring and confidential treatment for a variety of issues and concerns in 16 locations. We offer treatment to children, adolescents, adults and elders. We work together with clients to bring about healing, behavior change, and new perspectives.
Geoffrey Kantack
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Areas of specialization include anxiety and panic disorders,
depression
, assisting in the navigation of life transitions and periods of adjustment, academic/occupational functioning, experiences of trauma/abuse, relationship difficulties, and a variety of childhood behavioral problems.
I believe therapy is an opportunity for people to engage in a collaborative process that focuses on achieving important goals in one's life; such as self-exploration/knowledge, and an improved ability to manage problems. I utilize a supportive and empathetic approach in my work in order to foster a comfortable environment in which the goals of our work can be achieved. I will assist you in the therapeutic process by offering helpful feedback, insight/observations, and questions which will promote further understanding. I am here to help you live a life that is more pleasurable and fulfilling.
Sydney Reiter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, BCD
Verified
Verified
Most often I work with people seeking help with the common challenges of adult life: relationship/family issues; grief and loss; adult child recovery;
depression
; codependency; addictions; health concerns; career/financial challenges; and unfulfilled spiritual yearnings - drawing from cognitive-behaviorial, psychodynamic, and transpersonal methodology.
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.
Mary Ann Matta-Newlin
Psychologist, MS, LLP, CAADC, RSST, RN
Verified
Verified
As a psychotherapist specializing for over 25 years in the field of substance use disorders, my goal is to offer hope with the understanding that everyone can recover. In recovery myself for the past 29 years, I have come to know firsthand the power of telling one's story. Come in and share your story with me so I can listen and share my compassion, strength, hope and experience with you. Together we can travel down this road of change I am also a general practitioner with experience in the treatment of anxiety,
depression
, grief, codependent relationships and trauma.
Not accepting new clients
Dr. Kathy Morrow: Reprieve Well Being Center
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I tend to mostly treat
depression
, anxiety, eating disorders and skill- building, but am fully experienced to address a number of other disorders and issues in the realm of clinical psychology.
My name is Dr. Kathy A. Morrow. I am a fully licensed, clinical psychologist with a private practice in Birmingham, Michigan. The name of my business is Reprieve Well Being Center (rwbcenter.com). I have been performing out-patient treatment and offering consultative services for the past 23 years. I am, overall, a general practitioner and render services to boys, girls, adults, couples, families, groups and communities. Some of my areas of expertise include: IQ testing, ADHD assessments, personality testing, life coaching, team-building exercises, retreat organizing, critical incident debriefing and mentorship. I am also a part-time, adjunct psychology professor at WCCCD.
Dr. Kathleen A. McCarthy
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Whether you are struggling with relationship difficulties, are unsatisfied with work, or don't believe that you are living up to your potential-I can help. You may be experiencing
depression
, anxiety, or feel overwhelmed by your life. As your therapist, I will help you to develop solutions to your problems in a way that is respectful of who you are. My hope is that you will leave treatment feeling better, with more self-understanding, and the ability to create new solutions for yourself. I offer in person psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. I look forward to hearing from you.
Patricia Tattrie
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I offer coaching, compassionate insight and trust in my work with young/midlife adults and elders struggling with anxiety,
depression
, chronic pain, trauma, substance abuse, obesity and identity issues. I provide unique perspectives considering my own diverse background involving a career change from the corporate arena to clinical psychology. I work in private practice and have conducted research on adult children caring for elder parents. I assist individuals moving through life changing events believing that the path to happiness is self defined and achievement is most rewarding when created from internal wisdom.
Waitlist for new clients
Meredith Fenton
Counselor, MA-CMHC, LLC, NCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My clinical offerings have widened to include life transitions, all aspects of relationship counseling, education and workforce discrimination, anxiety,
depression
, disordered eating, obsessive-compulsive disorder, as well as medication adherence and alternatives.
Compassionate, attentive, and knowledgeable. I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor practicing in Birmingham, Michigan. I also have my Limited Licensed Counselor and National Certified Counselor Credentials. I have a B.A. in Psychology from Michigan State, and my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University, where I presented my thesis on decreasing the misdiagnosis of bipolar disorder.
Robert P Pereira
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I specialize in treating Mood Disorders (
Depression
, Bipolar Disorders), Anxiety Disorders (Panic, OCD, Generalized Anxiety), Habit Control Issues such as Smoking Cessation and Weight Control.
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.
David J Schwartz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My experience includes working with;
depression
, panic attacks, generalized anxiety, OCD, grief, ADHD, developmental disabilities, and behavior problems in children, to name a few.
Thank you for your interest in my services. I am a fully licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have significant experience in working with a wide variety of clients, treatment issues, and treatment styles. As a result I am able to tailor my therapeutic style to fit the specific needs of each individual or family. I am an active participant in the treatment process and view the therapeutic relationship as a 'team', where we work together to find solutions that are right for you.
Rose Cook
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, TLLP
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
"Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." Life happens everyday. Life can be overwhelming and at those moments choosing to get support from a professional is a great plan. Family, marriage, relationships, health, and work are all areas in which life happens. So whether you are currently experiencing or still struggling with stress,
depression
, trauma, relationship issues, divorce, palliative care (curable/chronic illness/pain/life-threatening), or are just in need of some self care, I am here to work with you towards creating balance in your life.
Sarahlin Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW, RPT?
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Currently accepting new patients for virtual appointments. People are made to strive toward growth. If you are feeling stuck, disconnected, unsettled or blue, you may need a helping hand to get "unstuck" and move toward growth again. I provide a safe and welcoming space to explore this process and grow. I have experience treating clients for trauma, anxiety,
depression
, dissociative identity disorder, sexual trauma, family difficulties, sports performance, difficulty adjusting to life circumstances, ADHD, difficulty communicating, anger and interpersonal conflict.
Lueva Dixon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW
Verified
Verified
In 30 years of private practice, I have learned some basic truths about people: each person is a unique individual, is attempting to do the best they can with their circumstances and abilities, seeks recognition and validation of their worth, desires a sense of belonging and purpose, and has an inner source of empowerment and health that can be accessed. I am an actively engaged, compassionate therapist, addressing the difficulties of adult life: anxiety, relationships, marriage, loneliness, anger,
depression
, addictions, not fulfilling one's dreams, coping with illness, loss and death, struggles with creativity and spirituality.
Dr Laura Lehmann, PLLC
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am an empathic professional who practices from a perspective that focuses on the therapeutic relationship and its ability to promote healing and growth. My experience includes working with individuals many issues including anxiety,
depression
, loss, and trauma. I welcome those seeking individual therapy. I genuinely care about each of my clients and the concerns they bring to therapy. I provide a safe and warm environment in which to explore difficult issues.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.