Life Coaching Therapists in Birmingham, MI

My clients believe they have an external challenge (ie, want a divorce, needs a new job, needs to move, has too much going on etc). After finishing our first session, they very often self discover that it's actually something internal for them. It's something internal, and most likely leftover from a previous experience and it continues to push back. Rarely do we realize the things we've normalized and how they are impact our daily lives. Oftentimes we work so hard at shifting things on a conscious level, never realizing that the unconscious programming is what keeps us paralyzed. Together we can release things and move forward.

My purpose is to help you become your best self, and to live the kind of life you want to live. Our work together will focus on helping you feel better, and improving your connection with others in the contexts of your personal life , career and intimate relationship. I work with adults and young adults who are interested in increasing self-awareness, developing mindfulness skills and reducing self-sabotaging thoughts and behaviors.

I have worked with couples in my marriage and relationship counseling and workshop practice for well over 30 years. I know the ups and downs of marriage and relationships from personal and professional experience. I have learned, practiced and taught couples the tools and strategies to have happy and healthy relationships. I am inviting you to schedule a complimentary telephone consultation with me to discuss how I can help both of you.

Have you ever been tired of thinking yourself into exhaustion without any result, without getting to the next level, or achieving what you desire? Want internal success, or to aspire? I'm a highly personalized and multifaceted psychologist and life coach who can help you change your self-doubt into self-mastery. I have been practicing the art of internal greatness for 25+ years. Removing the barriers of uncertainty and fear and replacing them with self-confidence and productivity is my specialty. I've done this myself and so can you! Let me help you find your path safely towards an empowered lifestyle and goal-fulfillment.

I hold my Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Northwestern University. I provide psychotherapy for clients in Michigan and Illinois who are struggling to find their inner voice. I help clients develop a loving self image while building skills such as self-advocacy, mindfulness, and emotional-regulation.

Do you feel alone? Are you isolating from others or not feeling like yourself? Are you experiencing thoughts of depression or anxiety due to everyday life stressors? Do you find it difficult to deal with relationships, employment, career direction, stress, emotions, and/or self-esteem? Or do you just need someone to listen and assist you along the journey? My hope for my client is to feel they are in a safe, positive space with me. Throughout our journey I strive to maintain a non-judgmental, person centered therapeutic approach while utilizing EMDR, CBT, Mindfulness based therapy, and more. My goal is to support you along the way.

Living life to its fullest involves developing a healthy daily lifestyle, and a self care plan with ways to nurture your body and mind. Applying a mind and body practice to our daily lives allows us the ability to cope better with stress, anxiety and depression. My goal working with you, is to develop a strong, trusting relationship, while guiding you through your journey. I will help you learn techniques to gain insight and strength for change.

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.

You’re defeated, broken, and feeling trapped in your past. Life has not been easy for you and along the way you seem to have lost who you are. The trauma you have experienced is affecting you daily, making you feel helpless. Unable to love yourself you struggle to set and maintain boundaries. The pressure to please others is exhausting and you can't seem to find balance or support in your life . Your history of abuse triggers you to impulsively react- rather than logically respond during difficult situations. You’re looking for guidance to process through all the baggage, uncertainty, and stress.

I would like to help you become the architect of your own life - overcoming the internal obstacles that prevent you from experiencing happiness, freedom and control. You may wish to conquer a strategic goal, or address a more complex problem - relational, emotional, professional or behavioral - or perhaps something you cannot define. I am adept at understanding human dynamics, and can bring clarity to your mental chaos or confusion. I am comfortable with all personal experience and emotional expression, and will approach you with genuine interest, compassion and non-judgmental curiosity. I invite individuals and couples of all persuasions.

Client needs are my FIRST priority. I am a specialist in evidence-based treatments (EBT), which radically improves my client's success rates, increases effectiveness of treatment, and gets results quickly. The majority of my client's report improvements, within the first session: life -functioning (work- home-school-relationships) and report immediate reduction in symptoms. Reducing anxiety/panic, decreasing depression, developing stronger coping strategies to stress and balancing mood dysregulation are my specialty, as symptoms can result from adjustment challenges to sudden life changes: parenthood/divorce/grief/college. We collaborate on thinking traps, tracking triggers, modifying behavior, successful coping skills and strengthening resiliency.

Listening to what you say, and to what you don't say is very important to me. I am often told that talking to me was the very first time that a client had their feelings accepted. Helping others honor the unique perspective with which they see the world is the best way to enable a person to trust their feelings, to value their experiences, and to lead a richer life . I do believe that leopards can change their spots! I consult with psychotherapy and life - coaching clients in my office and also by phone across the country.

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!

Do you need someone to talk to? Have unexpected events significantly affected your life ? Do the same thoughts constantly race around in your mind? Do you feel sad, angry, tired? Have you experienced shame, loss or trauma? Are you searching for clarity? At some point in our lives we all can use an empathetic, nonjudgmental person to talk to who is outside of our family and friends circle.

“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.

I believe that everyone is doing the best they can in life given their knowledge and experience to date. Unfortunately, sometimes past ways of operating are not always helpful given the current challenges you may be facing. If you are feeling stuck in old patterns, or overwhelmed with life 's current challenges, and would like to explore more productive ways of living, please consider giving me a call. I would enjoy working with you to create positive changes in your life .

I provide a supportive, accepting atmosphere in which I help people understand themselves more clearly. We work together to bring into focus the current and historical experiences that may be hindering you from achieving a happier and more fulfilling life , and which may be underlying depression or anxiety. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples, and have been in practice for 27 years.

You spend the majority of your days simply going through the motions in your life ; feeling disconnected, unmotivated, or unfulfilled at work, at home, or in your relationships. You see how much time has passed and wish that you could have a life filled with more joy, fulfillment, security & abundance. You don’t know where to start. To the outside world, your life might appear to be okay, but for you, something just doesn’t feel right. You push yourself to do better, be better, but inside, you battle with a little voice in your head that is telling you it's not enough. At times, you feel like you’re barely holding it all together.