Experiential Therapy in Farmington Hills, MI

I view all my clients like they are a mirror image of myself. I see my work as being employed by you to help you get where you want to go. I am an experiential therapist Very different practice from what's out there today. CBT, DBT, TFT, EFT, EMDR and more are integrated into your experience. Therapy should be an experience of growth and revelation about "self" and not just a conversation. Tools should be the takeaway and integration into daily life the goal.

I am a doctor of clinical psychology, with my focus being in human potential. My background is in critical trauma. I personally believe people should feel empowered, and learn how to influence their life for the better. I like to see people become leaders in their own lives. I like to advocate for radical self-care, and self-love. Some of my specialties include sexual trauma, addiction, racism/race issues, and LGBTQ identity considerations. In sessions I like to work with people on building emotional intelligence and dialogical skills to cultivate more peace and happiness in their relationships, and lives as a result.

Sometimes what we need most is someone to just listen carefully, and to ask the right questions, as we talk out our problems and discover the solutions that were in us all along. We seldom want someone who pretends to know the solution to every problem; but we do want someone who knows the right questions to ask, and where to look in search of answers. I am that kind of therapist - I believe that we each hold within us the answers to our deepest questions; all we need is some guidance to help us find them.

If you could wake up tomorrow morning to a life that is exactly how you've always dreamt and visualized, what would that day look like? What is important to you - what are your most cherished values? Upon what do your curiosities hinge and linger? What awakens your inner child? Lends meaning to your being? My desire is to embark on the creative process of therapy with you, and serve as a guide as you explore the roads less traveled toward your most authentic patterns of being. We can take steps on this path via authentic 'I-Thou' encountering within a therapeutic relationship and a clean, well-lighted space.

I’m here to help those who have been called, or might consider themselves a "highly-sensitive" individual. The sensitivity might be a result from experiencing trauma, or due to sensory processing difficulties. Specifically, I support those with Autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorders, Chronic Illness and family conflict. In therapy, clients are looking for a safe space to process their life experiences. As a late diagnosed and identified neurodivergent therapist, my goal is to empower my client who may experience the world in this beautiful and "different" way.

The truth is we are living in intense times that contribute towards discord and dysfunction. As such, you may find yourself on a journey not of your own choosing; and, often during these times, you could stumble upon a place called uncertainty. Basically, this is a place of being stuck at a crossroad, not knowing which direction to take that will produce the results you desire. Or, perhaps you have made some decisions that have resulted in negative consequences and the solutions seem improbable. In essence, no matter the contributing factors to where you are today, CHANGE is still possible, and HEALING is still obtainable!

People enter into a counseling relationship when nothing else seems to be working. Although most people soon make comments such as, “(Counseling) was a lot better than I thought it would be”, few people seek counseling as a first option. More often we seek out techniques that either help us to temporarily avoid (e.g., media, social networking) our anxiety, or we seek temporary shots of pleasure (e.g., alcohol, food, pornography) that make us feel good for a short time. Soon enough we realize that all of these things leave us feeling more hollow and lonely, and that is when we start thinking about counseling.

Mental health is just as important as physical health to our overall well-being. I am a Limited Licensed Psychologist and a certified trauma specialist as well as a marriage counselor. I can work with you to develop a wide variety of coping skills to help you work towards your goals of living your best life. Are you noticing mental health symptoms like nightmares, flashbacks, irritability, anxiety, depression or self-harm? I utilize a humanistic, holistic, strength-based approach to help increase your level of tolerance for dealing with these complicated mental health symptoms. I also offer EMDR for the treatment of complex PTSD.

Are you unsure of where your life is heading or which path to take next? Are you anxious, depressed or feeling the loss of a loved one? Do feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders or perhaps crumbling before your eyes? Have you questioned your spirituality, faith and/or belief systems or perhaps going through a Dark night of the soul? Have you or someone you know/love been diagnosed with cancer? Does chronic pain or neuropathy keep you from functioning throughout the day or not sleep well at night? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I can help guide you through these transitions.

Sometimes in life, you can find yourself in a very dark place. Depression and anxiety can slowly creep in especially in these uncertain times. The struggles and issues that are holding you down can restrict you from functioning at your best level. I am a therapist who cares about what you are going through. My overall goal is to help you heal from the wounds of your past and any current presiding issues that are affecting the conditions of your heart and mind. If you want freedom in how you think, act and feel, then contact me so I can assist you with putting the broken pieces of your life back together.

Sometimes, life challenges can make us feel overwhelmed, lost, and alone, often effecting our moods, emotions, and behavior. I want you know that, you are not alone! I am here to help you live your best life. Whatever problems, disappointments, or life issues you are experiencing, there are workable solutions to them all. As your therapist, my goal is to help you return to your normal level of daily functioning and assist you on your journey to becoming your most authentic self.

Do you want to get well and stay well? I will assess and treat your problems using an integrative, multi-systems approach tailored to your issues (past and present) with short-term dynamic, cognitive-behavioral, spiritual, EMDR & relaxation therapy. I'll help you overcome your fears, negative beliefs to heal yourself and your relationships in short-term therapy with lasting results . Build your self-trust, confidence, assertiveness and find joy. Stop suffering. Couples, singles, straight/LBGTQ. Please CALL vs. email for more specific information about my training, your needs, insurances accepted and to make appointment.

Greetings! I am the owner of Brugmansia Counseling Group. Brugmansia is a flower that blooms and only becomes most fragrant at night. The flower is also known as "Angels Trumpets". I chose Brugmansia's name because I desire to help provide my clients with the tools they need in order to continue to flourish even through life's darkest moments. I strongly believe in providing a safe and nonjudgmental space for my clients in order for clients to trust the therapeutic process and begin to regain focus, plan, problem solve, and get in touch with their true self.