Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Detroit, MI

My aim and joy as a therapist is to understand you as an expert on your own life. In order to process the complexity of everyday living, we compartmentalize and make generalizations about our experience. Sometimes we hold on to generalizations that may have served us at one point, but no longer apply to current circumstances. I concentrate on listening, non-judgmental questioning, emotional support and holding space for your process. My collaborative approach focuses on adaptation, allowing us to apply the methods that work best, while processing and making space for what does not work.

I help clients develop skills to manage their mental health diagnoses by providing space for clients to process feelings and experiences using different techniques from CBT, DBT , ACT and SFBT. I promote growth and wellbeing by being an active listener and using unconditional positive regard.

In order for one to heal one must release what they’re suppressing. Together we will work on effective positive coping skills to address the root cause to any difficulties you’re struggling with, to get back to “a healed and healthy version of you”. My goal as your therapist is to provide guidance that will help you navigate through the challengs that life brings. We will work together to achieve your mental health balance and wellness goals. I aim to break barriers and obstacles that are associated with the mental health stigma.

Everyone has their own unique identity and experiences. As a therapist, my focus is to embrace these differences by working collaboratively with each client to create a personalized plan that will meet them where they’re at in life, best fit their needs, and be comfortable enough to help them learn, grow, and think in a healthy way. My clinical work is devoted to consistently being present for my clients by walking with them through this journey of healing while creating a non-judgmental, therapeutic space for them to be heard, understood, and supported while making behavioral and cognitive changes to enhance their quality of life.

With more than 15 years of working with diverse populations in marriage and relationships, inpatient psychiatry, community centers, health care, and church settings, my specialty is Sex Addiction and Marriage/Couples. I am a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (C) treating the full spectrum of sexually addictive behaviors and paraphilic disorders. My integrative therapy style is customized to the personality and presenting needs of my clients as I am motivated to help them achieve their optimum goals.

Are you ready to conquer life's stresses with empowering solutions? My goal, as a solution-focused, strength-based clinical social worker, is to equip you with the tools that will lead you to a more satisfying and empowering life. Through the use of evidence based interventions, I will assist you in overcoming a wide array of problems, relating to your mental health and well-being that may cause past and present barriers. You will receive personalized treatment, including a customized treatment plan that will work to assist in eliminating self-defeating and negative thoughts and/or behaviors.

In therapy, I try to incorporate an understanding of the impact of culture on mental health using an intersectionist framework. Whether looking at the intersection of race and gender or sexual orientation, age, and religion, at the heart of each individual is a nexus of several different social identities, which are associated with different cultural norms. At any given time, one or multiple identities may be made salient. These beliefs and values affect the expression of psychological distress, and therefore should be used to inform treatment.

JCF Violet Flame is a holistic wellness center that specializes in trauma. We offer a variety of services that aid in helping people heal them selves and learn skills to live their best life. This may include professional counseling, meditation, art therapy, energy healing, breath work, movement therapy such as Qigong, DBT skills training, spiritual advising, readings and intuition development which all work together to help create connections via mind, body, soul resulting in more awareness, inner freedom, and peace for purpose to unfold.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) in the state of Michigan. I have five master's degrees. As a therapist, my goal is to assist my clients in working through issues that negatively affect them in their daily lives. I have experience working with a variety of clients with many different issues, from ages 12 to 92 years old. I have extensive experience working with clients on a myriad of issues, including but not limited to ADHD, trauma, substance abuse/addiction, sexual/behavioral addictions, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, anger, and lack of motivation.

At times life's struggles can lead to a need to adjust to things thrown your way unexpectedly. In these cases, feelings of anxiety, sadness or adjustments can become overwhelming and require some outside assistance to help us think things through and sort out our choices. Individuals with these concerns may want to find a place to assist them while maintaining their privacy, dignity and respect.

I provide services to adults who are experiencing traumas aftermath. Once you have lived through the trauma the body and mind continue to react as if the trauma is still there. You may be experiencing hypervigilance, emotional overwhelm, intense and out of ordinary reactions to your loved ones, flashbacks, numbness, depression, anxiety, and daily dissociation. The good news is these responses are normal reactions to trauma. I understand they are uncomfortable to live with and this is where our relationship begins. We will work together to calm your body and mind.

As a therapist, it is my aim to create a space for my clients to feel welcome, safe, and supported. I most enjoy working with teens and adults on a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, disordered eating and body image, life transitions, and perfectionist tendencies.

I am a firm believer that we all have the natural ability and strength to heal, sometimes we just need a little help. Starting therapy can be scary and awkward, but the first step in your healing journey is asking for help – so I’m glad you are here. My goal as a therapist is to create the same safe space I had when I was on my own healing journey. If you are looking for a teammate in your healing journey and feel you're ready to put in the work, there is a chance this could be a good fit.

Are you one of millions of people still adjusting from pre/post-pandemic anxiety, depression and adjustment concerns? Are you dealing with trauma and grief from losing loved ones pre/post pandemic? Processing unexpected changes in our lives can be overwhelming for most and you are not alone.