Female Therapists in Detroit, MI
As a licensed clinical therapist, I've spent ten years working with adults of all age ranges, in college, in professional careers, even in retirement. I work with people who desire a mental health professional for support in managing demanding careers, lifestyles, transitions, processing conflicts, grief and loss, past traumas, managing mental illness including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, addictions and any range of unexpected crisis that can occur throughout our journey in life.
As a licensed clinical therapist, I've spent ten years working with adults of all age ranges, in college, in professional careers, even in retirement. I work with people who desire a mental health professional for support in managing demanding careers, lifestyles, transitions, processing conflicts, grief and loss, past traumas, managing mental illness including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, addictions and any range of unexpected crisis that can occur throughout our journey in life.
Hey Girl Hey,
Hey Mister,
My name is Dr. Charnell Dortch, Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist, and Intimacy Coach. I’m here to help you break free from trauma and life’s stressors so you can live boldly, love deeply, and step into the healthy, fulfilling life you deserve.
Hey Girl Hey,
Hey Mister,
My name is Dr. Charnell Dortch, Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist, and Intimacy Coach. I’m here to help you break free from trauma and life’s stressors so you can live boldly, love deeply, and step into the healthy, fulfilling life you deserve.
You didn't land on my page by accident, I'm here to help! If you've ever thought about exploring and processing feelings about grief, trauma, or even everyday life issues, you've come to the right place. I am passionate about creating a safe and supportive environment to start your healing journey. Whether you're an adolescent, young adult, parent, or just going through a tough time, I'll guide you through it.
You didn't land on my page by accident, I'm here to help! If you've ever thought about exploring and processing feelings about grief, trauma, or even everyday life issues, you've come to the right place. I am passionate about creating a safe and supportive environment to start your healing journey. Whether you're an adolescent, young adult, parent, or just going through a tough time, I'll guide you through it.
As women, we fill many roles—mother, wife, daughter, friend, educator, professional, business owner, community builder, etc. We pour into everyone else, often leaving ourselves last on the list. I see you, and I understand that weight. If you’ve been feeling anxious, stretched thin, or unsure where “you” fit in the mix of everything you do for others, you’re not alone. Maybe you struggle to say “no,” or feel guilty when you try to rest or set a boundary. Maybe you’ve been strong for everyone for so long, you’ve forgotten what it feels like to just be.
As women, we fill many roles—mother, wife, daughter, friend, educator, professional, business owner, community builder, etc. We pour into everyone else, often leaving ourselves last on the list. I see you, and I understand that weight. If you’ve been feeling anxious, stretched thin, or unsure where “you” fit in the mix of everything you do for others, you’re not alone. Maybe you struggle to say “no,” or feel guilty when you try to rest or set a boundary. Maybe you’ve been strong for everyone for so long, you’ve forgotten what it feels like to just be.
Empowering others to reach their fullest potential is my driving passion. As a counselor, I specialize in helping individuals navigate anxiety, trauma, self-worth challenges, and life transitions with compassion, clarity, and practical tools for lasting change. I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can safely explore their thoughts, emotions, and past experiences while learning new ways to respond to life’s stressors.
Empowering others to reach their fullest potential is my driving passion. As a counselor, I specialize in helping individuals navigate anxiety, trauma, self-worth challenges, and life transitions with compassion, clarity, and practical tools for lasting change. I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can safely explore their thoughts, emotions, and past experiences while learning new ways to respond to life’s stressors.
I help people discover their strengths and focus on what's possible. We have over 70,000 thoughts a day - is it any wonder we struggle to be happy and productive?
I also specialize in trauma and help people move past difficult times in their lives.
I help people discover their strengths and focus on what's possible. We have over 70,000 thoughts a day - is it any wonder we struggle to be happy and productive?
I also specialize in trauma and help people move past difficult times in their lives.
You’ve been trying to hold everything together, even when it feels like you’re quietly falling apart inside. You want peace, balance, and practical tools to manage life’s chaos. You’re tired of just surviving and want to heal, set boundaries, and feel like yourself again. You’re looking for a space that feels safe, real, and faith-affirming, where growth happens through grace, not pressure.
You’ve been trying to hold everything together, even when it feels like you’re quietly falling apart inside. You want peace, balance, and practical tools to manage life’s chaos. You’re tired of just surviving and want to heal, set boundaries, and feel like yourself again. You’re looking for a space that feels safe, real, and faith-affirming, where growth happens through grace, not pressure.
Life has changed in big ways, and it’s not feeling how you hoped it would. You thought this season would bring happiness, but instead you feel anxious, overwhelmed, and unsure how to keep up. You know the doomscrolling and overthinking aren’t helping, but everything feels like too much. You’re terrified of failing but also have no idea where to start. You just need someone to point you in the right direction. That’s where I come in.
Life has changed in big ways, and it’s not feeling how you hoped it would. You thought this season would bring happiness, but instead you feel anxious, overwhelmed, and unsure how to keep up. You know the doomscrolling and overthinking aren’t helping, but everything feels like too much. You’re terrified of failing but also have no idea where to start. You just need someone to point you in the right direction. That’s where I come in.
As a therapist I provide therapy to a wide range of clients, teens, adults, who may be transitioning from different stages of life. One of my goals is to help remove the stigma that many of us face regarding seeking counseling. Our mental health is important to our physical health in more ways than we give it credit. Sometimes there is a need to seek out someone who can help strengthen your mental longevity and mental health.
As a therapist I provide therapy to a wide range of clients, teens, adults, who may be transitioning from different stages of life. One of my goals is to help remove the stigma that many of us face regarding seeking counseling. Our mental health is important to our physical health in more ways than we give it credit. Sometimes there is a need to seek out someone who can help strengthen your mental longevity and mental health.
Detroit Counseling and Wellness Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-C
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Is the stress of life overshadowing your joy and purpose? If so, know this, the most important person on the path of wellness is YOU! Your courage and resilience have gotten you this far and it's never too early (or too late) to be intentional with your life and mental wellness. My humanistic approach will not only give you a safe space to grow, but it will also help you heal through emotional baggage and allow for you to move forward with purpose. Childhood trauma? Complicated relationships? Feeling stuck? Lets work on creating opportunities for healing!
Is the stress of life overshadowing your joy and purpose? If so, know this, the most important person on the path of wellness is YOU! Your courage and resilience have gotten you this far and it's never too early (or too late) to be intentional with your life and mental wellness. My humanistic approach will not only give you a safe space to grow, but it will also help you heal through emotional baggage and allow for you to move forward with purpose. Childhood trauma? Complicated relationships? Feeling stuck? Lets work on creating opportunities for healing!
During our lifetime, we have experiences that may cause us to unravel or become distracted from the course of life.
During our lifetime, we have experiences that may cause us to unravel or become distracted from the course of life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. I completed my Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Saginaw Valley University and my Master of Social Work (MSW) at Eastern University with Honors. I am certified as an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AADC) and hold a certificate for Nutrition and Holistic Health. I have a passion for helping others and provide individualized assessments and treatment plans to guide the therapy process for adults, including family therapy sessions upon request.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. I completed my Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Saginaw Valley University and my Master of Social Work (MSW) at Eastern University with Honors. I am certified as an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AADC) and hold a certificate for Nutrition and Holistic Health. I have a passion for helping others and provide individualized assessments and treatment plans to guide the therapy process for adults, including family therapy sessions upon request.
You want to feel good about yourself but you don’t. You feel different, like other people don’t understand you, and you just want to be normal. You have so much shame about the things you’ve done or been through that it seems impossible that you’d ever love yourself. On top of that, you’re constantly anxious or depressed about something (or nothing!) and your symptoms leave you feeling like something is seriously wrong with you. All you want is to feel better about yourself and to feel happier and more at peace with your life. You want to be able to be your true self in your relationships and to feel loved and accepted for it.
You want to feel good about yourself but you don’t. You feel different, like other people don’t understand you, and you just want to be normal. You have so much shame about the things you’ve done or been through that it seems impossible that you’d ever love yourself. On top of that, you’re constantly anxious or depressed about something (or nothing!) and your symptoms leave you feeling like something is seriously wrong with you. All you want is to feel better about yourself and to feel happier and more at peace with your life. You want to be able to be your true self in your relationships and to feel loved and accepted for it.
Accepting new clients! Sessions in English or en Español. At times we may find ourselves stuck in patterns that no longer serve us or perhaps they never did. Other times, life presents us with difficulties and challenges. These situations may appear as roadblocks but may very well be an opportunity for growth. My role as a counselor is to help you find your inner strength to move past these blocks and obstacles in your life.
Accepting new clients! Sessions in English or en Español. At times we may find ourselves stuck in patterns that no longer serve us or perhaps they never did. Other times, life presents us with difficulties and challenges. These situations may appear as roadblocks but may very well be an opportunity for growth. My role as a counselor is to help you find your inner strength to move past these blocks and obstacles in your life.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or struggling in your relationships? Is it becoming difficult to manage your anxiety and depression? Well, I can help by providing a safe, supportive space where we can explore your concerns and work toward meaningful change. I offer therapy for individuals, couples, and families dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and more. I believe in a collaborative approach, tailoring therapy to fit your unique needs while integrating evidence-based practices for couples therapy tackling tough subjects like infidelity.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or struggling in your relationships? Is it becoming difficult to manage your anxiety and depression? Well, I can help by providing a safe, supportive space where we can explore your concerns and work toward meaningful change. I offer therapy for individuals, couples, and families dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and more. I believe in a collaborative approach, tailoring therapy to fit your unique needs while integrating evidence-based practices for couples therapy tackling tough subjects like infidelity.
I'm so glad you're here! I have over 15 years of experience providing therapy to adults, women, people of color, caregivers of loved ones living with Alzheimer's disease, and the LGBTQIA+ community. Have you felt uncertain, helpless or out of control? Do you want to get rid of imposter syndrome or learn how to love yourself? Connect with me to learn how to get past barriers to healing. I have experience working with people attempting to overcome concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, grief, relationship issues, career & work stress, self-esteem and difficulties with weight loss. Let's unlock your potential, together!
I'm so glad you're here! I have over 15 years of experience providing therapy to adults, women, people of color, caregivers of loved ones living with Alzheimer's disease, and the LGBTQIA+ community. Have you felt uncertain, helpless or out of control? Do you want to get rid of imposter syndrome or learn how to love yourself? Connect with me to learn how to get past barriers to healing. I have experience working with people attempting to overcome concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, grief, relationship issues, career & work stress, self-esteem and difficulties with weight loss. Let's unlock your potential, together!
Potential clients will work best with me if they are ready to better themselves and explore those conscious or unconscious thoughts and feelings that may be affecting their everyday life. The client who is willingly to cater to their mental health and who is open to receiving the help, will gain the most out of our sessions.
Potential clients will work best with me if they are ready to better themselves and explore those conscious or unconscious thoughts and feelings that may be affecting their everyday life. The client who is willingly to cater to their mental health and who is open to receiving the help, will gain the most out of our sessions.
You're a therapist or creative professional who needs therapy. You're pretty high functioning and your symptoms aren’t constant but they can be intense. You're scared that you're just fooling everyone since they have no idea how hard it's been for you. This has been going on for so long, it’s hard to even remember a time before it. You know one thing for sure though: you want to feel better. You’re ready to let go of the anxiety. You’re ready to have better ways to cope and react to your triggers. But most of all, you’re ready to actually move on and live a happy life.
You're a therapist or creative professional who needs therapy. You're pretty high functioning and your symptoms aren’t constant but they can be intense. You're scared that you're just fooling everyone since they have no idea how hard it's been for you. This has been going on for so long, it’s hard to even remember a time before it. You know one thing for sure though: you want to feel better. You’re ready to let go of the anxiety. You’re ready to have better ways to cope and react to your triggers. But most of all, you’re ready to actually move on and live a happy life.
Do you feel overwhelmed by the challenges of life? Are you feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsettled in life? Do you experience difficulty expressing your thoughts, feelings, or needs; or feel you have no one who you can talk to? I understand how life can sometimes challenge our ability to cope and, left unaddressed, create inner conflict and disrupt our happiness. Whether you are experiencing personal struggles or distressing relationships, I can help. I have experience treating clients for trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, domestic violence, sexual trauma, family difficulties, anger management, and interpersonal conflict.
Do you feel overwhelmed by the challenges of life? Are you feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsettled in life? Do you experience difficulty expressing your thoughts, feelings, or needs; or feel you have no one who you can talk to? I understand how life can sometimes challenge our ability to cope and, left unaddressed, create inner conflict and disrupt our happiness. Whether you are experiencing personal struggles or distressing relationships, I can help. I have experience treating clients for trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, domestic violence, sexual trauma, family difficulties, anger management, and interpersonal conflict.
Hello and welcome! Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just not like yourself lately? I specialize in helping young adults navigate anxiety, depression, and life transitions with compassion and practical support. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you feel comfortable being yourself—free of judgment, pressure, or expectations.
Hello and welcome! Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just not like yourself lately? I specialize in helping young adults navigate anxiety, depression, and life transitions with compassion and practical support. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you feel comfortable being yourself—free of judgment, pressure, or expectations.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.