Therapists in Detroit, MI

Hello, my name is Karen. Often we are faced with life issues that prove to be challenging. During those times you are not alone. I am here during those times to meet you at your point of need. I enjoy working with clients of all ages. Additionally I have 16 years of experience with children between the ages of 6-15. I pride myself in providing a warm, non-judgmental environment to help address issues and help you resume living a positive and fulfilling life.

Starting therapy can be a daunting and overwhelming process. It is my goal to make it an easy and comfortable transition. I view therapy as a team approach including the child and/or adolescent, the family, community resources, and myself. We work together to best address the presenting challenge. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience working with children, adolescents, and families within a variety of therapeutic settings. I received my Master of Social Work from New York University and a Post Master's Degree from Loyola University.

Depression. Anxiety. Low self esteem. Codependency. Toxic relationships. Sounds familiar, right? These are common complaints, and no escaping the deeply human struggles we all experience. While I treat these conditions, I’m also passionate about treating the underlying causes. In over 10 years of clinical work, I have found over and over that the root cause of these common complaints always come back to the same issues- Self-loathing. Self-doubt. Self-judgment. Shame. Perfectionism.

I feel a client deserves to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of what life challenges causes an individual to seek counseling. I am a compassionate and patient person which has caused my clients to feel very comfortable with me as a Clinician. I believe a person can benefit from guidance in all areas which is why I seek to treat the "whole person": body, mind and spirit.I attempt to bring a person to a place of healing from their struggles by allowing the client to have an input in the therapeutic process.

I believe a trusting relationship between counselor and client is important. I am comfortable working with individuals from diverse cultures and lifestyles and feel being accepting, objective, respectful, and genuine are essential characteristics for working with clients. My goal for the counseling process is to help clients gain personal insight, knowledge and tools that will facilitate continued growth and development after therapy has ended. As your counselor I do not have the answers to your dilemmas, instead I function as a facilitator of the process that will assist you with discovering your own solutions.

As I like to tell my clients, anyone at any stage of their lives can benefit from therapy. Maybe you're experiencing anxiety, depression, or life stress, etc. Therapy helps by having someone to talk with, process the stress, and formulate a treatment plan that is tailored to your individual needs. Therapy works best as a collaborative process between the therapist and client, working together to achieve a positive and supportive workplace where mental and emotional health can thrive.

As you know, life's twists and turns can take you by surprise. Talking to a counselor may give you the perspective of what hasn't been working in the past and how you want to see your future. During sessions, together, we listen to the past but look at moving forward. Many of the issues in my office consist of those with depression, anxiety, trauma (ex. rape and abuse), and grief and loss. I take a mixed theory approach using Client Centered (Rogerian) theory, Cognitive Behavioral Theory as well as Solution Focus theory.

As a Black woman, you have gotten used to carrying the load intended for others, placing yourself last on your to-do list, and being strong for everyone else. You’re so afraid of disappointing others that you continue to suffer quietly despite the feelings of emptiness you experience. You keep your feelings to yourself and go about suppressing them, hoping the feelings will go away, but they won’t unless you decide to change.

Best Life Coaching, Counseling, and Consulting provides empathy, understanding, and client-goal-directed solutions. We want to help you heal your emotional distress, and explore and discover your purpose to grow and thrive in life to be and enjoy the best you. Dr. Cheryl will begin accepting new patients and requests for group workshops in September 2023. Dr. Cheryl is state-licensed clinical mental health therapist and provides services to address issues like anger, anxiety, career, and life changes. Coaching, Counseling, and Consulting services are available and can be integrated at clients' requests.

The therapy I offer is most effective for people who have already spent time working on themselves in therapy, spiritual practice, or by other means. My main treatment focus is developmental trauma, which means the harm caused in relationships growing up. As adults that can look like high functioning depression, anxiety, relationship problems, creative blocks, numbness/dissociation, lack of progress, and other expressions. We work with mindfulness based somatic therapy in an compassionate, supportive, and non-judgmental environment using a wide array of methods. Together we will uncover the healing your body is striving to access.

I encourage, support, and facilitate the process of personal growth and change. I believe in straightforward and honest communication. My clients generally describe me as caring, empathetic, and down to earth. I have experience working with adults, children, adolescents, families, and couples, both in the U.S. and abroad. I am trained in a number of therapies, including Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioral, and Client Centered, and have additional training in bipolar disorders, substance abuse, DBT, crisis intervention, and EMDR for the treatment of PTSD.

We treat you like family No judgement-Just support: Each patient is different so we use a individualized type of treatment specific to your needs. Don’t wait. Stop suffering alone. We are here 24/7. I try to treat in areas I have personally experienced. This way I TRULY I do understand. CONTACT ME: APPOINTMENT/RETURN CALL REQUEST: https://www.jotform.com/92193340647156

In all of my experience, the issues that we face have not changed but the ways that we address those issues have. I know it can be hard to ask for help, especially when you don't see yourself reflected in the person that is supposed to help you; that ends today. Together we will explore issues, find solutions and get to the root cause of what you feel is holding you back. Let me help you to invest in, learn about and strengthen yourself with no judgment, so that you can grow and develop into your best self.

Stressed, overwhelmed, and restless minds are welcome here. Have you found yourself beginning to detach from life and relationships; unable to trust those around you, forgive those who hurt you or be your authentic self? Maybe you're tired of people telling you that you're "over analyzing things" or "being too hard on yourself", too sensitive or (gasp!) too spiritual! Meanwhile, you're constantly feeling unworthy inside: like a fraud, a failure, and falling short of the love, career, friends, and abundant life you desire. You've probably googled, "am I depressed" or "how not to be anxious". Traumatic encounters, issues in our family of origin, spiritual confusion and insecurity can leave you in an emotional tailspin.

Change is constant and oftentimes, people experience life changes that disrupt their quality of life. Counseling is a process that will help improve their quality of life. I help clients find the courage to overcome difficulties and manage a stronger sense of life balance. I use research-based strategies to interrupt the cycle of unhealthy patterns and bring awareness to individual successes, in order to develop and repeat successful habits. I believe we all have some sense of what would make our lives more meaningful and counseling support helps us to experience a life with more significance.

I have a tremendous amount of respect for those who have the wisdom and courage to seek support through therapy and I work hard to help them learn to listen to themselves. I believe that my work as a therapist is to provide an experience of support, challenge, trust, and experiential knowledge that individuals may take forward in the world. I view the individuals who enter therapy from a multi-systemic lens, their strengths and challenges are influenced by their interaction with the world around them.

I am Dr. Brandi! I am here to make a difference and to do work that matters. People are dying. People are suffering. I am interested in working with clients that are serious and courageous. I tend to push the limits in the name of wellness, whole health, and wholehearted living. Effective July 1, 2023, I will be accepting serious and courageous clients interested in investing in life transformation. Two tracks are available: 1. Traditional: Weekly/biweekly 50-minute therapy sessions (select insurances accepted, telehealth), 2. Intensives: comprehensive therapeutic experiences (direct pay, telehealth+in-person).

Over the course of our lives, we learn effective responses to difficult life events and systemic ways of being in society. Sometimes, these core beliefs and skills become 'dysfunctional' and block us from experiencing our best and unique selves later in life. I help individuals, couples and families to work through these, in order to access, experience and express their own inner wisdom and joy. In a safe and comfortable space, people feel seen and heard, they heal and grow strong and experience joy.

Life is full of transitions. Some are exciting. Some are scary. Some are both and more all rolled into one. It's important to have the best support you can for each set of transitions. I am here to support you while contemplating growing your family, during your pregnancy and the years to follow as you embark on your parenting journey. We all come to the table with our own history of experiences and being parented. This is the time many of us reflect on what we have experienced and the type of parent we want to be.