Teen Therapists in Clinton Township, MI

Is your child or teen struggling with academic, behavioral, social, or emotional issues? There may be a need for additional support and redirection to get through these challenges which affect the whole family. Therapy can be life-changing as it provides the skills to help us meet these challenges successfully. I have provided therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families for over 30 years. With a wide variety of therapeutic experience, I have been helping people solve their problems and accomplish their goals as well as improve the quality of their lives. I provide a warm, supportive environment.

Kristin has a wide array of experience and is a highly regarded and knowledgeable clinician. She works with children, youth, and families using an eclectic approach tailored to the unique needs of each client and family. She's been providing high-quality services for over 10 years. Kristin assists clients coping with depression, anxiety, relationship issues and sexual trauma. She utilizes a blend of Solution Focused and Client Centered Therapy while also incorporating elements of DBT and CBT. These advanced methods promote healing and desired change in a unique, gentle and respectful manner.

Life is challenging and brings with it stress, anxiety, depression, anger, hopelessness... The list goes on. I've been there. You want to feel serene, peaceful, stress-free, hopeful and happy no matter what is going on in your life. Discovering the tools to keep yourself joyful is important. Knowing what to do about your problems and issues is a priority. Maintaining healthy relationships is crucial because relationships are the spice of life. I offer a lot of practical tools, with an empathic listening ear of how to reach your goals. It is easier than you think.

Today's world is too often scary and overwhelming. For many of us, learning to function & adapt in life as a child, teen or young adult is confusing & difficult. These challenges lead to feeling lonely, frustrated or hopeless. Through our work together, you will become confident in yourself, begin to not just 'get by', but thrive. You will begin to experience a life where being you is more than good enough. Unavoidable challenges become opportunities & you gain control of the most important area, yourself. Working together, you will become equipped to navigate day to day life & the unexpected, emerging stronger, smarter & happier.

It would be hard to argue that our lives haven't been a lot more complicated over the last few years. Whether you are a child or teen dealing with peer pressure or the stressors at school, a stay at home parent trying to manage everyones busy schedules, a working professional balancing family life and the stress a job can bring, a single or divorced parent struggling to get through each day, a young adult looking for direction in life, or part of a family trying to raise your kids in this increasingly complex world, I have extensive experience in all of these areas. I am committed to helping you work through these challenges.

Are you or your adolescent child struggling with thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to disordered eating? Fear of weight gain? Loss of control over eating? Preoccupied with eating and weight? I am a licensed psychologist specializing in the assessment and treatment of eating disorders. I use an integrative approach to treatment with basis in cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. I believe that the client is his/her own expert. We take a journey together and find ways to improve the quality of his/her life.

I am an advanced, skilled, trained clinician with 30+ years experience in therapeutic practice. Are you feeling depressed/anxious, upset/irritable? Are you grieving? Are you balancing work from home with family life, school? Have you lost your job? Are you concerned about getting sick? You are not alone. I have specialities in PTSD, grief, fear, trauma, addictions, behavioral & mental health issues. Would you like to be happier, communicating better with loved ones or others? I counsel individuals/families/couples/marriage/divorce, GLBT+ & military with positive outcomes. Just call or email today to begin to reach your goals!

Accepting new clients! I do not take Meridian Medicaid! I am a licensed professional counselor and art therapist. I have dedicated my career to helping traumatized children, teens and their families heal through art therapy and counseling. I have worked in various environments, from home-based work to outpatient (office) settings in counseling. If you or someone you know has a child or teenager that is struggling with mental illness and trauma, send them my way! I am confident that my eclectic approach to counseling and art therapy will help you and your children heal and grow throughout life's journey.

I am a fully licensed Clinical Social Worker Nationally Certified in the Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) Model. I have extensive training and experience working with the child, youth, and adolescent populations, both as a mental health professional and high school sports coach, with a focus providing mood disorder and trauma focused treatment. Thank you for visiting my page and taking the first step towards improvement and healing for yourself, your child, another loved one, or for your family as a whole.

At our practice, we have created an inviting and comfortable environment in which clients and professional staff can collaborate to address a number of presenting concerns. We are trained in a variety of evidence-based treatment methods that have been developed and rigorously researched by some of the world's leading experts. Our measured, thoughtful approach to assessment and treatment planning help to ensure that all clients are presented with treatment options that are well-suited to meet their needs. You and your therapist will partner to develop a customized plan to help you achieve an optimal treatment outcome.

Whatever you are struggling with, I am here to help. Life brings many challenges and obstacles. Together we can work through and overcome those challenges. My goal is to help you optimize your personal potential by feeling heard, understood, valued, and supported.

Beginning therapy can be scary and I am here to help guide and support you through this journey. I earned my master’s degree in counseling from The University of Toledo (LPC). I have gained experience by working with clients in crisis programs, groups, inpatient, and individual settings.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Michigan. I have worked in a variety of settings with multiple populations over the past 23 years. I enjoy working with children, adults and families. My areas of expertise are anxiety and depression. I have worked with defiant kids and teens and helped their parents to cope and understand. I have gained additional experience over the years in the areas of communication, relationships and crisis intervention. I have a passion for helping others reach their full potential in life.

Life is full of difficult challenges that we must all face at different times. As a Licensed Professional Counselor my goal is to improve the ability of individuals, couples, and families to face and overcome those challenges by using an eclectic range of therapeutic theories and practices, all centered around the goals of my clients.

"You can't live a positive life with a negative mind" Unpredictable & sometimes unkind forces of life keep people emotionally & psychologically paralyzed.  My goal is to guide you with creating the change that allows YOU to be the best version of YOU.  You're a BADASS (yes YOU are; time to start believeing that). We are all unique therefore I strive to identify and support the uniqueness, strength and positiveness that I encounter in each of my clients. My passion is to inspire, motivate, strengthen & heal ultimately empowering clients to become their true self.

Progress starts here. I recognize that you are the expert of your life, and I am here to collaborate. My main focus is improving on your strengths in order to help you achieve your goals. I provide a nurturing environment where we can craft tools that you can use to handle life’s most difficult challenges and feel more fulfilled. I pull from a variety of evidence-based practices in order to create a service specifically for you. I aim to provide quality therapeutic care through education, support, empathy, and empowerment. I firmly believe that with the right support, we are capable of growth from their first breath to their last.

I work with teens and young adults offering an empathetic, collaborative, and client centered approach. My first priority is to create a space in which you feel seen, heard, and validated and to find a custom approach towards your healing and change. I help my clients reach their personal goals and gain greater insight into their lives. Together, we will learn real skills and strategies to help you overcome the obstacles that life throws your way. I look forward to being your partner in mental health and helping you create a life that is authentic and fulfilling.