Female Therapists in Farmington Hills, MI
My ideal client is someone, whether an adult or youth, who is navigating emotional, social, relational, or life-transition challenges and is open to support, reflection, and personal growth. They may be dealing with issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, family conflict, unhealthy relationship patterns, peer or partner difficulties, academic or work stress, or struggles with identity and self-worth. My clients may also feel overwhelmed by expectations from their families, workplaces, relationships, or communities, and they need a space to breathe, process, and be understood.
My ideal client is someone, whether an adult or youth, who is navigating emotional, social, relational, or life-transition challenges and is open to support, reflection, and personal growth. They may be dealing with issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, family conflict, unhealthy relationship patterns, peer or partner difficulties, academic or work stress, or struggles with identity and self-worth. My clients may also feel overwhelmed by expectations from their families, workplaces, relationships, or communities, and they need a space to breathe, process, and be understood.
It’s not always easy to name what’s wrong. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or disconnected from yourself or others. Life’s challenges—such as anxiety, relationship stress, or a lingering sadness—can make it difficult to feel present or move forward.
I work with individuals who want to understand themselves more deeply and create meaningful change in their lives. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, seeking clarity, or navigating a life transition, I offer a supportive space to explore your experiences and build resilience.
It’s not always easy to name what’s wrong. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or disconnected from yourself or others. Life’s challenges—such as anxiety, relationship stress, or a lingering sadness—can make it difficult to feel present or move forward.
I work with individuals who want to understand themselves more deeply and create meaningful change in their lives. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, seeking clarity, or navigating a life transition, I offer a supportive space to explore your experiences and build resilience.
My ideal clients are adults, teens, and couples in Michigan who want trauma therapy that honors both psychology and faith. They may carry anxiety, grief, identity conflict, or the impact of addiction, pornography/sexual compulsivity, and betrayal trauma. They feel on edge, ashamed, disconnected, or unsure who they are anymore. They want a warm, structured space with EMDR-informed care, CSAT-trained recovery tools (Carnes 30-Task), CCPS-trained partner support (APSATS), and Gottman skills to rebuild safety, boundaries and connection. Their goal is steady healing, self-trust, and a life aligned with what they hold sacred at your pace.
My ideal clients are adults, teens, and couples in Michigan who want trauma therapy that honors both psychology and faith. They may carry anxiety, grief, identity conflict, or the impact of addiction, pornography/sexual compulsivity, and betrayal trauma. They feel on edge, ashamed, disconnected, or unsure who they are anymore. They want a warm, structured space with EMDR-informed care, CSAT-trained recovery tools (Carnes 30-Task), CCPS-trained partner support (APSATS), and Gottman skills to rebuild safety, boundaries and connection. Their goal is steady healing, self-trust, and a life aligned with what they hold sacred at your pace.
If you are looking to support your personal experience or your child's experience with autism, sensory processing difficulties, persistent drive for autonomy/pathological demand avoidance (PDA), anxiety, ADHD, or self-esteem, a dual approach of mental health counseling and art therapy can be especially beneficial. I enjoy providing a safe, healing space for children, teens, young adults, and parents who are seeking affirmation and support of neurodiverse experiences. Providing art therapy and creative interventions are central to my integrated clinical mental health counseling approach.
If you are looking to support your personal experience or your child's experience with autism, sensory processing difficulties, persistent drive for autonomy/pathological demand avoidance (PDA), anxiety, ADHD, or self-esteem, a dual approach of mental health counseling and art therapy can be especially beneficial. I enjoy providing a safe, healing space for children, teens, young adults, and parents who are seeking affirmation and support of neurodiverse experiences. Providing art therapy and creative interventions are central to my integrated clinical mental health counseling approach.
Are you dealing with a life challenge that is causing anxiety, depression/sadness, stress, issues in work-life balance or relationships? Are you having difficulty adjusting to your current circumstance? Do you struggle with caregiver burn-out, grief, past trauma, lack of purpose/direction? If so, be assured that on the journey of life, we all face challenging situations at some point or another. Thus having a designated support person +confidant to walk alongside you during difficult times providing guidance & encouragement can not only be reassuring & comforting, but also help you find or restore the hope needed to move forward.
Are you dealing with a life challenge that is causing anxiety, depression/sadness, stress, issues in work-life balance or relationships? Are you having difficulty adjusting to your current circumstance? Do you struggle with caregiver burn-out, grief, past trauma, lack of purpose/direction? If so, be assured that on the journey of life, we all face challenging situations at some point or another. Thus having a designated support person +confidant to walk alongside you during difficult times providing guidance & encouragement can not only be reassuring & comforting, but also help you find or restore the hope needed to move forward.
Are you struggling with connecting to yourself or your partner? Does your ADHD or neurodivergence make things feel more difficult? Do you feel anxious or depressed? Are you and your partner feeling like you're at a loss on figuring out how to communicate? These are all experiences I would love to work with you on. Together, we’ll create goals that will lead you to the peace and security you seek within your life. This could look like addressing low self-esteem, increasing social skills, understanding the impact of neurodivergence within your relationship, and/or navigating life transitions within relationships.
Are you struggling with connecting to yourself or your partner? Does your ADHD or neurodivergence make things feel more difficult? Do you feel anxious or depressed? Are you and your partner feeling like you're at a loss on figuring out how to communicate? These are all experiences I would love to work with you on. Together, we’ll create goals that will lead you to the peace and security you seek within your life. This could look like addressing low self-esteem, increasing social skills, understanding the impact of neurodivergence within your relationship, and/or navigating life transitions within relationships.
I take a warm, non-judgmental, compassionate, and accepting approach to humanistic psychotherapy. My main goal is to help clients live up to their fullest potential, incorporate positive changes into their lives, and support client's to my fullest ability.
I take a warm, non-judgmental, compassionate, and accepting approach to humanistic psychotherapy. My main goal is to help clients live up to their fullest potential, incorporate positive changes into their lives, and support client's to my fullest ability.
As a limited licensed professional counselor, I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where individuals of all ages and backgrounds can feel heard, valued, and supported. I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, identity, stress, life transitions, and feeling overwhelmed or stuck. With experience in school settings, I bring a strong understanding of the unique pressures adolescents face, while also supporting adults who are seeking clarity, balance, or personal growth. My goal is to meet each client where they are and help them toward insight and change.
As a limited licensed professional counselor, I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where individuals of all ages and backgrounds can feel heard, valued, and supported. I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, identity, stress, life transitions, and feeling overwhelmed or stuck. With experience in school settings, I bring a strong understanding of the unique pressures adolescents face, while also supporting adults who are seeking clarity, balance, or personal growth. My goal is to meet each client where they are and help them toward insight and change.
Do you ever feel like your mind won’t stop racing—an endless loop of what ifs, worst-case scenarios, or second-guessing everything you do? You might find yourself constantly trying to control your thoughts or emotions, only to feel more anxious and exhausted. Maybe you ask yourself, “Why am I like this? How do I stop overthinking? What’s wrong with me?” The truth is—nothing is wrong with you. Your mind has simply been doing its best to keep you safe. Now, it’s time to teach it how to feel safe. I help teens and adults break free from anxiety, OCD, and overthinking so they can live more fully and confidently.
Do you ever feel like your mind won’t stop racing—an endless loop of what ifs, worst-case scenarios, or second-guessing everything you do? You might find yourself constantly trying to control your thoughts or emotions, only to feel more anxious and exhausted. Maybe you ask yourself, “Why am I like this? How do I stop overthinking? What’s wrong with me?” The truth is—nothing is wrong with you. Your mind has simply been doing its best to keep you safe. Now, it’s time to teach it how to feel safe. I help teens and adults break free from anxiety, OCD, and overthinking so they can live more fully and confidently.
I specialize in working with children ages 3-12 with a variety of strengths and support needs, including neurodivergence (e.g., ASD, ADHD, giftedness, 2E), emotional dysregulation, behavioral difficulties, and developmental delays. Sometimes these difficulties are exacerbated by attachment or other early life trauma.
I specialize in working with children ages 3-12 with a variety of strengths and support needs, including neurodivergence (e.g., ASD, ADHD, giftedness, 2E), emotional dysregulation, behavioral difficulties, and developmental delays. Sometimes these difficulties are exacerbated by attachment or other early life trauma.
Are you currently trapped in the relentless cycle of anxiety and perfectionism? While others might perceive you as thriving, do you find yourself feeling like you’re falling short in every aspect of your life? Is being the go-to person for everyone else making it challenging for you to seek help when you need it? It’s essential to recognize that anxiety and perfectionism can significantly impact our capacity to thrive in various aspects of life, including relationships, work, and school.
Are you currently trapped in the relentless cycle of anxiety and perfectionism? While others might perceive you as thriving, do you find yourself feeling like you’re falling short in every aspect of your life? Is being the go-to person for everyone else making it challenging for you to seek help when you need it? It’s essential to recognize that anxiety and perfectionism can significantly impact our capacity to thrive in various aspects of life, including relationships, work, and school.
Currently accepting new clients! I work with adolescent (16+) through adult clients and specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals. I approach the therapy space with radical acceptance and usually see clients who are facing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, and/or sexual dysfunction related issues.
Currently accepting new clients! I work with adolescent (16+) through adult clients and specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals. I approach the therapy space with radical acceptance and usually see clients who are facing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, and/or sexual dysfunction related issues.
Welcome! As of 1/3/26, I have one opening on Tuesdays at 1 pm at my Farmington Hills office. Please send me an email if you're interested in working together. I work primarily with kids, teens, and young adults (up to age 30) but I have experience working with people of all ages. I strive to utilize evidence-based therapy models to empower my clients to develop a deep level of self-understanding and growth. My role is to offer my clients support, guidance, and tools to navigate each step of their journey toward reaching their goals and finding relief from uncomfortable symptoms.
Welcome! As of 1/3/26, I have one opening on Tuesdays at 1 pm at my Farmington Hills office. Please send me an email if you're interested in working together. I work primarily with kids, teens, and young adults (up to age 30) but I have experience working with people of all ages. I strive to utilize evidence-based therapy models to empower my clients to develop a deep level of self-understanding and growth. My role is to offer my clients support, guidance, and tools to navigate each step of their journey toward reaching their goals and finding relief from uncomfortable symptoms.
People often come to me for therapy when they’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure how to move forward. They may be navigating relationship stress, self-doubt, major transitions, or the strain of caring for others while feeling depleted. With my additional work experience in a high-volume, high-acuity Emergency Department—and as a mother, partner, and working professional—I understand how complex life can feel. I’m comfortable supporting both health care providers and anyone facing intense emotions. Many seek a steady, warm therapist who helps them gain clarity and create meaningful change.
People often come to me for therapy when they’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure how to move forward. They may be navigating relationship stress, self-doubt, major transitions, or the strain of caring for others while feeling depleted. With my additional work experience in a high-volume, high-acuity Emergency Department—and as a mother, partner, and working professional—I understand how complex life can feel. I’m comfortable supporting both health care providers and anyone facing intense emotions. Many seek a steady, warm therapist who helps them gain clarity and create meaningful change.
I have a vast amount of experience in working with both youth, adults and families. I am passionate about working with mental health as I know it is sometimes difficult to find a safe space. I am dedicated and committed to raising awareness about the importance of mental health and reducing the stigma associated with seeking assistance.
With teens, I provide a safe, supportive space where they can openly discuss topics that matter most such as school, friendships, relationships, self-esteem, hygiene, family, college, and life after high school.
I have a vast amount of experience in working with both youth, adults and families. I am passionate about working with mental health as I know it is sometimes difficult to find a safe space. I am dedicated and committed to raising awareness about the importance of mental health and reducing the stigma associated with seeking assistance.
With teens, I provide a safe, supportive space where they can openly discuss topics that matter most such as school, friendships, relationships, self-esteem, hygiene, family, college, and life after high school.
Dr. Tara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, LMSW, MSW, PAI
3 Endorsed
Farmington Hills, MI 48335
Are you the person you want to be? You are not the same person you were five years ago that you are today, and you won't be the same person five years from now, so what are we going to do to get you back in your square? I am a licensed psychotherapist in Michigan and Arizona with 20 years of mental health experience. I work with teenagers and adults. I am trained in several evidence-based practices and enjoy working with individuals seeking care specific to depression, PTSD, relationship issues, self-esteem, confidence, and trauma and abuse. Look for Darkling Psychotherapeutics on Instagram!
Are you the person you want to be? You are not the same person you were five years ago that you are today, and you won't be the same person five years from now, so what are we going to do to get you back in your square? I am a licensed psychotherapist in Michigan and Arizona with 20 years of mental health experience. I work with teenagers and adults. I am trained in several evidence-based practices and enjoy working with individuals seeking care specific to depression, PTSD, relationship issues, self-esteem, confidence, and trauma and abuse. Look for Darkling Psychotherapeutics on Instagram!
Life can present you with all kinds of challenges and you don't need to face them alone. Aside from the treatment of mental illness, people attend therapy for many different reasons: to cope with a sudden loss or traumatic event, to learn how to better communicate in their relationships, to explore feelings following a divorce or another big life change, to manage work stress and more. Everyone’s story is different, and I am here to listen to yours. As a therapist, I strive to create a caring and accepting environment. I believe that everyone has the ability to improve their life, build resilience, and find happiness.
Life can present you with all kinds of challenges and you don't need to face them alone. Aside from the treatment of mental illness, people attend therapy for many different reasons: to cope with a sudden loss or traumatic event, to learn how to better communicate in their relationships, to explore feelings following a divorce or another big life change, to manage work stress and more. Everyone’s story is different, and I am here to listen to yours. As a therapist, I strive to create a caring and accepting environment. I believe that everyone has the ability to improve their life, build resilience, and find happiness.
Adolescent & Adult psychology services. Dissatisfied with some aspect of your life? Anxious? Depressed? Feeling overwhelmed? Have a relationship situation? Need to talk to someone who can understand? For more than 30 years, I have compassionately assisted individuals overcome anxiety and depression and resolve relationship problems. I also offer a range of psychological evaluations that give clarity to problems and propel personal growth. To understand more about my services, please visit my website: KenfieldWaltersdotcom. Give me a call for a consultation. (248) 737-0388. Most insurances accepted.
Adolescent & Adult psychology services. Dissatisfied with some aspect of your life? Anxious? Depressed? Feeling overwhelmed? Have a relationship situation? Need to talk to someone who can understand? For more than 30 years, I have compassionately assisted individuals overcome anxiety and depression and resolve relationship problems. I also offer a range of psychological evaluations that give clarity to problems and propel personal growth. To understand more about my services, please visit my website: KenfieldWaltersdotcom. Give me a call for a consultation. (248) 737-0388. Most insurances accepted.
Hello! Do you find yourself struggling with depression, anxiety or low self-esteem? Do you identify as neurodivergent or suspect you might be (ADHD or Autism)? I work with my clients to help them gain a deeper understanding of themselves, manage their symptoms, practice self-compassion, challenge negative thoughts, improve relationships, and increase self-confidence. It's my honor to work with my clients and see them improve and feel better! Additional areas I work with clients on include people pleasing, recovery from burnout, challenges at school or work, and building relationship skills and community.
Hello! Do you find yourself struggling with depression, anxiety or low self-esteem? Do you identify as neurodivergent or suspect you might be (ADHD or Autism)? I work with my clients to help them gain a deeper understanding of themselves, manage their symptoms, practice self-compassion, challenge negative thoughts, improve relationships, and increase self-confidence. It's my honor to work with my clients and see them improve and feel better! Additional areas I work with clients on include people pleasing, recovery from burnout, challenges at school or work, and building relationship skills and community.
Struggling to cope with life stressors? Are you a college student struggling to focus, sleep, or manage your schedule? Struggling with parenting? You want to break generational trauma but as a member of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous & People of Color) community struggle to find a BIPOC therapist? You have unique concerns about seeking therapy, facing specific cultural, social, and historical factors that influence your experiences and needs? As a BIPOC clinician with over 7 years of experience in mental health, I understand the specific struggles faced by the BIPOC community concerning our mental and emotional well-being.
Struggling to cope with life stressors? Are you a college student struggling to focus, sleep, or manage your schedule? Struggling with parenting? You want to break generational trauma but as a member of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous & People of Color) community struggle to find a BIPOC therapist? You have unique concerns about seeking therapy, facing specific cultural, social, and historical factors that influence your experiences and needs? As a BIPOC clinician with over 7 years of experience in mental health, I understand the specific struggles faced by the BIPOC community concerning our mental and emotional well-being.
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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.