Therapists in Chelsea, MI

I am a licensed clinical social worker with close to 30 years of post-masters experience in psychotherapy. I work with adults, teens, couples, and families. Depression, anxiety, domestic violence, ADHD, and PTSD are my primary specialties. I also have significant experience in high conflict custody issues and post-divorce conflict. I am available via face-to-face sessions in downtown Chelsea Michigan, or via teletherapy. I take Blue Cross, Blue care Network, and Aetna.

Ever feel like you don't matter? Feel lonely, disconnected and don't know where to turn? Well, you matter! Let's talk!! I have worked with adolescents and young adults for over 25 years. Often times people who identify outside the "norm" feel like they don't matter, they do! The world around you is so uncertain and at times and can be not safe. Maybe you have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, bullying, or you just feel marginalized. You need to feel safe to talk and work through your concerns. It's exhausting to carry that burden alone. I enjoy working with adolescents and teens, but also have a good rapport with adults.

I am a general psychotherapy practitioner experienced in crisis intervention, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and life transitions. I have a Masters Degree from Michigan State University and provide individual outpatient counseling to older adolescents, young adults and adults. I enjoy working with a diverse clientele and have worked with homeless and runaway youth, families in crisis and individuals going through life changes along with providing therapy to individuals and groups of various ages and identities.

Often, we forget about the stress and anxiety our children, teens and young adults are experiencing through traumatic daily life events. These experiences can lead individuals to feel broken and questioning their sense of purpose. Learning how to cope with these feelings and life stressors can help the individual identify their belonging in the world.

While fostering a sense of safety, we will explore your/a loved one's present experience with depression, anxiety, self-harm, grief, loss and/or trauma symptoms. Are you looking for support that could enhance your relationship(s)? I believe in building one up in a sincere & safe way, identifying strengths within individuals, while empowering to communicate effectively, reducing escalation & conflict. My experience has centered on teens, parenting, treatment of adults, psychiatric assessments & trauma. My personal history as a solo parent & ovarian cancer survivor may help others moving through difficult situations.

Being human is not always easy and life can be quite difficult. There may be times when you worry about the future, feel angry or sad; guilty or ashamed; feel upset about the emotional pain you are experiencing; or feel overwhelmed, anxious and stressed. Therapy can help by providing you with the tools and insights to help you navigate through the most difficult of life's experiences. I believe our most challenging times in life can also be our greatest opportunity for change and growth-therapy is the place to nurture that process.

As a psychotherapist & social researcher, I have 20+ years experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families experiencing a broad range of challenges & issues. We all live together in the same society, but the complex factors that effect each of us individually can create challenges that make it hard to succeed, live up to our potential & lead happy, satisfying lives. There are tools, that we can use to deal with these challenges. Learning how to access our inner strength and power is something each of us are capable of - and this empowerment is the key to resolving confusion, pain & suffering.

Are you feeling stuck, angry, anxious, or finding little pleasure in life? Are you having trouble "getting over it"? Feeling unsatisfied or frustrated in your relationships? There is hope. Hurts can be healed, past or present. While I work with many different issues, I specialize in working with people with trauma, those who are grieving or struggling with any kind of loss, couples and relationship issues, and compassion fatigue for those who care for others. While therapy is not easy, I believe change and healing are possible, regardless of your circumstances, hurts, or issues you are facing.

Difficulty managing intense emotions, inability to cope with distress, and impulsive (sometimes unsafe) behaviors can have a profound impact on your quality of life. I want to help you learn constructive ways of coping with distress and painful emotions that do not involve engaging in problem behaviors. You have identified some things you would like to change, but reaching out for support can be scary. I create a comfortable, nonjudgmental and validating environment that continues to help me build strong connections with my clients.

The decision to seek therapy can be scary. If you seek help with anxiety, depression, betrayal trauma, sexual addictions, childhood trauma, MPE/NPE adults, self-esteem issues or lingering effects of neglect or abandonment I'm here to help. Over the past 12 years, I have used a brain based, client centered, whole person perspective and developed a personalized approach based on each client's unique experiences and needs. All aspects of the person are considered in my approach to therapy, including health, family of origin relationships, physical and emotional wounds experienced, internalized beliefs and core values.

If you are struggling, stuck, or want a listening ear, we consider it an honor to learn from your story and walk with you through life's difficulties. We work across the lifespan. We hold advanced training in Perinatal Mood Disorders, Trauma-Focused CBT, EMDR, Gottman, and Emotionally Focused Therapy. Our highly skilled team has been featured in top-tier press: Women's Health, National Geographic, Parents, and Shape. We will incorporate a thorough assessment of what is going on with the use of research-proven interventions to help. Most of all, we will listen to your story and strive to help you heal and grow during every meeting.

If you are neurodivergent living in a neurotypical world, it can be truly hard to feel seen and understood. This can make achieving meaningful goals difficult. I am here to help. I believe that you are the expert of your own lived experience and that you have the power to create meaningful change in your life. I am here to provide technical expertise, support, and guidance, to assist you in making progress towards your goals.

We started New Moon Neuro as a way to share our mutual passion for mental health and mind/body wellness with others. After many years of intense stress, life changes and health crisis, we found IASIS Microcurrent Neurofeedback. Both of us found relief from lifelong issues, truly feeling like we were given a new lease on life! Now we are here to extend the tremendous benefits from Neurofeedback and other healing modalities with you and your family. We opened our doors to support you and your loved ones, in the way these tools have supported us and our loved ones. We look forward to being of service however we can. - Nicole & Brandon

As a seasoned professional with over 12 years of experience, I am deeply committed to providing a safe and nurturing space for individuals to explore their challenges and embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing. My approach is rooted in empathy, compassion, and a profound respect for each client's unique journey. I firmly believe in the importance of creating a space where clients feel both challenged and supported. While growth often requires stepping outside of one's comfort zone, it is essential to honor the pace at which each individual is ready to process and integrate new insights.

Have substances or other behaviors (such as digital media, food, gambling, or sex) gotten the best of you? Do you feel stuck in your life due to feelings of overwhelm or being on-edge? If you need help enacting change in your life, relationships, or behaviors then I'm here to help! It is both difficult and scary to make changes, especially if we don't have the right tools and the right support. I will help you develop tools you can use to remain in the present moment while working through issues from the past. We will look at blocks and barriers to making the changes you wish to make.

Crises, transitions, and old patterns that no longer serve you can be daunting when you try to navigate them alone. I work to support you and/or family in discovering what you need and want in your life, by offering a kind, nonjudgmental space to attend to all the parts of you that you want to explore. While I work with a wide range of issues in my practice with individuals and families, I specialize in helping those experiencing anxiety, difficult situations or transitions in their lives, as well as those with ongoing mental health diagnoses.

The individuals, couples, and families with whom I work are interested in understanding and addressing not only certain specific emergent problems such as those associated with adjustment and relationship difficulties, depression, and anxiety, but also the underlying thoughts, feelings, and behavioral and relational patterns that have contributed to the development of these problems. Through a collaborative, empathic, psychotherapeutic process, these individuals, couples, and families expand and utilize their skills, strengths, and self-understanding in order to live more meaningful and rewarding lives.

I have over twelve years of clinical experience initially in a hospital setting so I have a special passion for all things medical, I transitioned into private practice and fell in love with helping clients achieve their best quality of life. In session, I utilize EMDR and find it a huge asset to a client’s healing journey. I also will use a collaborative approach borrowing from several different therapy modalities Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, strength-based counseling, solution focused therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) routinely in sessions. I look forward to helping you on your journey to wellness.

I am currently accepting new clients. Through therapy we can break troubling patterns of thoughts and behaviors, move toward more fulfilling relationships, increase our capacity to cope with suffering, and identify and draw upon internal resources and strengths in order to live life in full. I believe that a strong, trusting, empathic, and collaborative alliance is at the core of a successful therapeutic experience and that this relationship is the key to effective treatment.