Female Therapists in Canton, MI

Marisa graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Honors Psychology program at the University of Michigan in 1998. In 2003, she acquired a Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD) degree with a special emphasis on child and family therapy, from the California School of Professional Psychology. After a postdoctoral internship at the Department of Child Psychiatry at Kaiser Permanente in Hayward, CA, she moved back to Michigan where she has resided since 2004. She has 20+ years of experience working with children and families.

Do you struggle with negative or intrusive thoughts, difficult emotions, or find that you cope in ways that have negatively impacted your life? It's possible that you are dealing with grief or loss, are experiencing sexual or relationship difficulties, a tough life transition, or struggling with low self-esteem and confidence. Many of my clients are simply searching for a safe space to feel heard and acknowledged! People come to me with a wide array of difficulties; I meet you where you are with empathy and understanding.

Counseling is a process in which a counselor and client work together in a professional relationship to resolve concerns or issues that the client is experiencing and chooses to bring to sessions. It is my belief that the therapeutic relationship is purely client driven as you (the client) are the expert in your life. My theoretical orientation is diverse, I blend "Reality, Adlerian, Cognitive-Behavior, Gestalt and Client-Centered" therapy approaches to help clients maximize their self-awareness. I work closely with clients to assist them in increasing their positive thoughts/images in effort to promote efficiency in their overall thinking, coping and behavioral patterns.

I love to empower women who have been through all types of life circumstances. I work with all types of circumstances, whether they be relational issues, trauma, systemic difficulties or anything else. I am here for it. You've probably read a lot of profiles and seen similar ideas such as moving from surviving to thriving in your life. I don't shy away from deep topics, horrific trauma, unimaginable pain. If you are looking for an authentic therapist who is deeply empathic and can be "real" at the same time, then let's work together.

I specialize in body-mind healing and energy medicine. I help people balance and heal their bodies and emotions. I assist people to understand who they are and how to create the life they want. My personal style is interactive and client centered. I enjoy working with a diverse, adult population. My ideal client is someone ready to and willing to take initiative to transform their life. Some tools I use are: nutrition, imagery, EMDR, meditation, meridian based energy therapies, and metaphysical exploration. I speak to groups or organizations on topics of interest. Visit my website at www.WellnessEvolutions.com

Hello, I am so glad you stopped by! My therapy style is person centered with the belief that everyone is doing the best they can. I have experience in helping all ages with identifying and treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and relationship conflict. I have worked with adults, children, teens, families, and couples in a Telehealth platform. It’s important to me that my clients feel comfortable in sessions while we work to challenge those negative thoughts that lead to destructive feelings and behaviors. My goal is for my clients to feel seen, understood and hopeful about their future.

With over 19 years' experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Lamika Harper Shelton, is highly skilled and trained in providing counseling, coaching, case management and consultation services in various community settings. She is also a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Lamika believes healing is a collaborative endeavor and recognizes the importance of identifying the aspects of an individual's life that impact their well-being and belief systems. She assists clients in identifying their goals for treatment.

Mind Candi Therapy, where the focus is on you. Let's think about this essential question: "What is important to you and how do you want to live your happiest life?" You have the strength to initiate positive change to lead to a deeper appreciation of yourself and find greater peace in your life. I am here to support you on this rewarding journey towards greater happiness and reduced stress. In therapy you will engage in a meaningful exploration of your challenges, personal values and goals. We will work together to enhance your relationships, help you feel more empowered, and gain greater clarity about the direction of your life.

In an uncertain and sometimes chaotic world, everybody needs somebody. Through relationship challenges, addiction, depression, anxiety and other mental health obstacles, it is so vitally important that every individual seeks the support and help they need.

As a therapist, I am privileged to be in the role of facilitator of change. But, the actual expert and change-maker in your life is you. A person-centered approach is the pillar of my practice. I am here to empower you to make the changes you want to see. I know anyone who walks into my office or steps onto my screen has already walked through one of the most difficult steps in therapy - the beginning. I admire you taking this step and thank you for allowing me along for the journey. I am confident working together we can figure anything out.

Brenda J. Jones is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan who has been practicing since 1986. She has a Master's Degree in Social Work from University of Wayne State University. Brenda helps clients by providing empathy, compassion, and understanding along with attentive listening skills free of prejudice bias or discrimination. It is her passion and commitment to help people to understand and learn how to balance their differences and emotions with various life experiences and struggles.

I love working with young adults and seniors to help them find their passion in life. I will work to help you remove blocks that are keeping you from being your most awesome self and help you develop the skills needed to live a life you have always dreamed. I’ve worked with teenagers to overcome addictions; I’ve worked with young adults transitioning to adulthood to overcome anxiety and depress which allowed them to go off to college and become successful. I have helped couple’s save their marriages and improve child/parent relationships; I have worked with Seniors who are now in a caring role.

Are you often overwhelmed with work, school, family, or just life in general? Are you feeling like a failure or that you can not get anything right? Do you feel like no one understands your struggle and that you will never find your way? Let me assure you that you are not alone and that with a little help, you can begin to see the light that will guide you on this journey. The simple fact that you find yourself here tells me you are ready to start taking steps towards becoming a better version of yourself. Getting to this point may not have been easy and from here, I'm happy to join and walk along side you.

Katie Hughes is a fully licensed professional counselor in Michigan. She has been practicing for roughly five years with a background in treating substance abuse disorders, anxiety, depression and various forms of trauma and post traumatic stress disorders. She has experience in individual, group therapy and family therapy. She obtained both her Bachelors of Science and Masters in Counseling from Central Michigan University. Katie believes in creating resilience in order to overcome life's stressors. This requires deep introspection and learning to heal and cope in a healthy way.

Does your anxiety sometimes feel like it is spiraling out of control? Does negative thinking the keep you feeling down? If anxiety or depression keep you from living the life that you want to live, you are in the right place. Dysfunctional thoughts can keep you trapped in the past or predicting a "worst case" future. Begin moving forward today. I specialize in helping clients learn to break out of unhealthy thought patterns. I help clients develop healthy routines including relaxation, mindfulness, and regular self-care and to foster overall wellness.

Mary Hillier is licensed clinical social worker who graduated from the University of Michigan with a Master of Social Work degree. She has been providing individual and family counseling for over 25 years. She has worked in various settings including schools, community mental health and hospitals. Mary has over 20 years experience in schools working with children who struggle in the school setting. She has worked with adults with a specialization in older adults. Mary is an advocate for her clients while helping them work through the challenges they may face.

Are you feeling worried all the time, gripped by sadness, or experiencing pandemic-related stress? Or perhaps navigating change and adversity against the backdrop of these unprecedented times? It is natural for intense feelings such as worry, depression, numbness, or panic to result. Sometimes, difficulties trigger changes in our behaviors and interests, or in our relationship to others or to ourselves. Whatever is bringing you to seek help, I want you to know that with the right support, things can feel manageable again. With skilled and culturally-sensitive understanding, you can move forward with greater confidence.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS, INTERNS AVAILABLE. I help individuals achieve success in recognizing how their traumatic experiences, mental health symptoms, or personal relationship issues can affect their mental wellbeing. I work with individuals ages 12 and up who are experiencing or have experienced trauma, struggling with peer or parental relationships, low self-esteem, etc. Furthermore, I assist families who have a current Child Protective Services case that could potentially lead to removal of children by offering parenting, anger management, communication and conflict resolutions skills in order to rebuild the family structure.

While therapy is far more openly accepted than before, it can often still feel intimidating as many people are still not sure what to expect. From my view- therapy is really going to be what each individual person wants to make of it. My goal in is to help determine what is most important to you and work together to create a realistic plan to help you achieve the changes you want to see.