Therapists in Brighton, MI

In times of uncertainty, loss, or just in our day-to-day struggles, it is easy to lose sight of who we are and what we want out of life. We all have the capacity to overcome challenges and make positive changes if we give ourselves the time, space, and support for personal growth. When we view ourselves as worthy, purposeful people, we are better equipped to handle life's challenges.

Welcome! Whether you are seeking help with your personal or professional goals, stress, anxiety, depression/mood or specialty areas such as eating/ body image concerns and addiction recovery, I would be happy to help. For the last two decades I have had the privilege of working with a broad variety of clients and concerns at Lotus Consulting, Ann Arbor DBT Center, the University of Michigan and other university settings. I utilize evidence and mindfulness based cognitive behavioral approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, business and leadership coaching.

Pietruck Therapy Services (PTS) is a private group practice. PTS hopes to build mutual respect, trust and create a safe space with all clients. PTS has a commitment to providing culturally responsive services and strives to provide the upmost ethical practices. We are enthusiastic about working with children and families who are or have experienced trauma. We are very passionate about the work we do with children, adolescents, young adults and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, life adjustments, ADHD and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We also have training and experience working with individuals who are on the ASD spectrum.

There may come a time when a person may get stuck in life or their relationship. Whether you experience difficulty coping with daily challenges, navigating through a troubled relationship or experiencing the aftermath of an ended relationship, managing conflict or inner turmoil can be difficult to navigate, causing you to question how to get from your place of pain to return to a place of inner peace and happiness. At such times, the need for a trained professional may be necessary to help you get from where you are to where you want to be. Trained by Dr. Twine, our therapists are here to help you with your counseling needs.

Look... I can't compete with all of the psycho-babble that my colleagues are using to get your business. Truthfully, when I try to use those words, I feel like someone out of a cheesy Lifetime movie. So, this is what I can offer you: I will listen to you, I will never judge you, I will laugh with you, I will cry with you, and most importantly, I will use every therapeutic tool at my disposal to help you get through the hard stuff... Because, in the end, it's not about me... it's all about you!

I believe in the power of connection and having teammates that we can call on for support to help empower, challenge, support and uplift us as we navigate adversity. My philosophy is to offer a safe, open, engaging and holistic environment that emphasizes your unique qualities. I strive to be intentional to foster an environment that increases your ability to courageously face adversity with renewed confidence. I enjoy building relationships to strengthen the foundation for healing, growth and change to occur. Considering therapy is courageous as often times the weight of the challenges we face can be to much to carry alone.

Hello and Welcome! I am here to listen, support, advocate, and guide you to your individual wellness goals. I believe in a client-centered approach as I recognize that there is no single path to wellness. We will collaborate to discover the route that is best for you, your child, or your family. I believe each of us can live full and authentic lives with a bit of support and guidance.

Hope concentrated studies in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Hope has worked through the TF-CBT model with children and their caregivers for the last two years. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. Her therapeutic focus is about meeting the client where they are and helping to empower them to meet their therapeutic goals.

Dr. Toplyn has a special passion for DBT related treatment and autism assessment. She enjoys working with issues related to trauma, loss, abuse, adoption and placement. She has continued to work with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, severe and persistent mental illness and can provide both group and individual DBT informed therapy. Her most recent work has been providing forensic evaluations to adults and teens involved in the legal system allowing her to empathize with those involved in the court system.

With the ease and flexibility of teletherapy, join me from the comfort of your own home on our therapy journey together! I work with adolescents, individuals, couples, and families across Michigan. With my masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, EMDR training, Gottman Level 1 Certificate, and Prepare and Enrich Certificate, my goal is to collaborate with you to find individual and relational growth.

Mikaela Smith is a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan who has been practicing since 2023. She has a Masters of Arts from Oakland University. Mikaela believes change happens when clients are welcomed into a warm, trusting, and collaborative environment free from judgment and biases. Our lives consist of emotional, physical, intellectual, social, and spiritual components that shape who we are and how we experience life. Mikaela strives to utilize all aspects of the human experience to help achieve goals and facilitate change.

My AIM is to aid my consumers on moving from compromised to optimized states. Many individuals I connect with maintain survival and coping mechanisms for years until they choose to begin thriving. Change is often sabotaged despite desire for growth due to uninterrupted Subconscious Cognitive Loops. In our meetings, we will assess various Dimensions of your Current Experiences and Explore Techniques that can Enhance Psychological Flexibility and Detachment from unnecessary suffering.

Current availability morning/afternoon only- Are you struggling to put the pieces of your life back together? It can be difficult to accept that your life has not followed the path you expected. You might be experiencing feelings of grief and loss that can arise during many stages of life. Maybe you are experiencing the loss of a loved one, undergoing a life transition, or working to process past traumatic experiences. Addressing these challenges may leave you feeling vulnerable and afraid. Reaching out for help can feel overwhelming. You are worthy of healing; you do not need to face these hardships on your own.

My approach to therapy is active and collaborative. I work from an integrative model influenced by Cognitive-Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment, Contemporary Dynamic, and Dialectical Behavioral theories, that is informed by multicultural frameworks. I believe that a collaborative and client-centered therapeutic relationship is necessary to facilitate growth and wellness. I strive to help clients identify specific goals, gain insight, and build skills that promote their overall success and resilience.

No matter where your journey began or leads, it is my hope that we will tackle its obstacles together. Please know, you matter. Your journey matters. Your thoughts and experiences past, present, and future matter. These difficulties you experience are only parts of you. You get to choose how they contribute to who you are - and that is what's important.

You have been sitting with your thoughts and seem to recycle your memories. You are excellent at suppressing your hurt and stay busy with work and life as a distraction. You may no longer connect with others the way you used to and keep friends and family at a distance. The Pandemic may have increased your anxiety and depression and you are uncertain where to begin. Your worry and fear come out as: anger, sadness and controlling behaviors, due to questioning your worth and self esteem. Will I ever feel truly happy? Will I feel truly loved? Will I find my life path and the career that makes my soul soar? Will I learn to forgive?

I serve adult individuals who are looking for caring support as well as to improve their lives and reach their goals. Whether you are struggling with a change in life circumstances, a mental health concern, a loss, trauma, abuse, or just need someone who can provide an objective perspective I am here to help. I believe everyone has the ability and strength to make the changes they want in their lives, but they may need someone to guide that process and offer the necessary tools.

I thoroughly enjoy helping clients to be authentically themselves within a safe and comfortable space. Each person is unique in their own way, and because of this they may need a unique approach in therapy. I look at the therapeutic relationship as a team, we can collaborate together to work on any issues that may be troublesome. Transparency is an important part of the therapeutic relationship, and I encourage it on both sides in order to create a non-judgmental space.

Like most women, you just want to feel supported. Are you having trouble sleeping because your mind won’t shut off? Are feelings of sadness, depression, irritability or reactivity starting to affect your everyday? Are you anxious, panicky, having intrusive thoughts? Do you feel mentally trapped & emotionally drained? Do you feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders? Some days, you feel like you can’t even BREATHE. It feels like your own silent struggle is constantly eating away at you. Maybe you are trying to conceive/pregnant/postpartum/in the thick of motherhood?Maybe you're entering a new chapter or transition?