Elders (65+) Therapists in Birmingham, MI

I specialize in sexual & relationship concerns including infidelity, intimacy, desire & couples therapy for individuals or CNM partners with a focus on rebuilding connection, communication, and conflict skills. My treatment approach is based on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). This includes exploring self-talk, relationships, and patterns to help you better understand yourself and achieve your goals. I focus on educating the client, utilizing your strengths and providing techniques to overcome conflicts. My goal is not to diagnose you but to improve your life and your relationships to manage future concerns independently.

Have you been struggling for a while now on something within your life? Whether it's relationships, life transitions, trauma, or just trying to navigate things in this ever changing world? You feel you have an idea of what you want, and the motivation to change and grow, but don't know where to start.

Most of my most current clients are adolescents and young adults wanting to uderstand why they are not satisfied with their lives. Most issues involve their relationships: Family, friend, sexual, work, or school. With the increased stress of the pandemic and economic insecurities today, everything is magnified and more difficult. What most clients want is to feel what they believe was normal again. Every story is unique and individual. No treatment plan is based on a cookie cutter approach. Your treatment is based on your needs and desires. You are a partner in your treatment. Actually you are in charge. I'm there to help you.

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.

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.

Be more at ease with yourself and in your relationships. Be better able to expand your life and experience more enjoyment. Decreased anxiety and improved mood are essential to unlocking these possibilities. You can develop tools for resolving present issues and ongoing struggles. I am an experienced therapist who works with a wide range of presenting issues including anxiety, depression, situational stress, and issues that arise with life changes and challenges. I provide a warm, safe setting for expression of your concerns. I work in a collaborative format toward understanding self, moving through issues, and working toward goals.

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.

My role as a psychologist is to help people solve problems that are interfering with their daily lives. Through counseling, I help you assess your strengths and develop your optimal potential. I help you clarify your current problems and then discover ways to best cope with them. And I assist you in changing self-defeating behaviors and making positive choices. In addition, mindfulness based stress reduction is a great tool for people who are feeling overwhelmed.

Offering in person and virtual sessions. 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.

Are you ready to make sustainable life changes? Do you want to change your relationship with food and your body? Are you in need of changing your critical internal voice? Can you imagine a life free of judgement and fear? What will you spend your time, energy and focus on once free of self-destructive, critical, and demeaning self-talk and behaviors? While it can feel impossible to imagine a life without these behaviors it is possible. As a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist I utilize DBT, CBT and ACT philosophies to help you create change.

Are you looking for change, and seeking your happier self, healthier partnership, or assistance for a child? Then I am here to help you identify problem areas, learn to effectively communicate with others, learn to set limits, and improve overall well-being. I provide a person centered approach in a supportive, welcoming, and confidential environment. I do not believe in one approach fits all therapy. I offer a wide array of best-practices, evidence-based approaches that are adjusted to address individual needs. I am committed to helping you heal in a way that brings lasting changes.

I see therapy as a partnership between client and therapist. In therapy, we work together to help you understand yourself on a deeper level in order to feel better and find healthier and happier ways of being.

Dr. Cely is a Fully Licensed Psychologist who holds a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Detroit Mercy. Her clinical interests include anxiety, depression, abuse, trauma, adjustment and identity related issues, relationship difficulties, parent management, women’s issues, family planning difficulties, LGBTQIA+, diversity issues, and crisis intervention.

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.

“The only constant in life is change.” Are you adjusting to a: new job, relationship, loss of a loved one, or overall change in your way of life? Do you feel overwhelmed by the many changes causing you to feel stagnant? You notice others seemingly accepting change fluidly throughout their lives and are somewhat in awe of the process. You are tired of replaying the same scenario in your head while your sadness and anxiety escalate.

Do you feel overwhelmed and disempowered by your thoughts? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, and grief? You may be searching for the skills and strategies to reduce symptoms to feel better and regain control over your life. Grounded in evidence-based practices, my goal is to meet clients where they are and guide them with the tools to bring healing. In sessions, I use both a strength-based perspective and a social justice lens to help you make sense of your experience.

As a co-creator of wellness, my practice endorses the art of personalized healing. My compassionate, creative, client-centered focus draws from the wisdom of several established disciplines to facilitate optimal health through the application of techniques derived from psychological, counseling, mindfulness, multicultural philosophy, spiritual counseling and the expressive arts. My practice builds upon an individual's strengths, enhances expression and increases personal insight and well-being. Ultimately, my goal is to facilitate a safe, trusting and peaceful space in which my clients can heal, grow and ultimately thrive.

Are you struggling in your relationships? Are you unsatisfied with work and don't believe that you are living up to your potential? I can help. You may be experiencing depression, anxiety, or problems in your relationships. As your therapist, I will help you to develop solutions to your problems in a way that is respectful of who you are. Through understanding and accepting yourself I can help you find relief. My hope is that you will leave treatment feeling better, with more self-understanding, and the ability to create new solutions for yourself.

"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.