Adults Therapists in Ferndale, MI

Do you wake up feeling down, anxious, hopeless, insecure, overwhelmed, or unsatisfied in your relationships? This can be caused by anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, life transitions, reduced self-esteem, perfectionistic tendencies, or issues with your partner.

Its your time to break free from ruminating thoughts/stagnant patterns! It is your time to enjoy life's daily pleasures, feeling grounded and present in your body. I have a passion for helping humans heal trauma, move rage and pain, and create an opening within to own their joy, pleasure and happiness; breaking free from the shackles created and placed within and around us. How long have you wanted to connect to your magic? To learn the messages your body is sharing with you, slowing down and listening deeply, cultivating self- love, grace and compassion and to see your own divinity and would like to know where to start?

At the core of my ethos as a therapist is the notion of empowered connection, whether that be empowering you to connect with yourself, the people around you, or your wider community. Both in therapy and in life, I practice non-judgment, empathy, and compassion, and I hope to create a space for you that feels warm and safe.

You feel on edge and unsettled. It feels like it never stops. In the morning, you dread having to get through the upcoming day, and in the evening you ruminate on the pitfalls of the previous one. Anxiety and depression are so debilitating and "pulling yourself up by your bootstraps" is literally and figuratively impossible. The good news is that there is relief. The negative feelings you're experiencing relate to how you think and what you believe about yourself and the world around you. Throughout therapy, we will work together to help you change the way you think, which will help you feel better in the short and long term.

Hello there, I'm Lex. Are you feeling disconnected from your body, interested in exploring patterns, working through trauma, or would like to begin the next chapter of your life but are feeling stuck? As your counselor, my priority is understanding your perspective and empowering you to explore your inner world, celebrate your strengths, and honor your resilience. We will work together to get creatively curious about how to move forward by starting on the journey of creating goals in a non-judgmental, safe, and inclusive space. I recognize and support the unique strengths and perspectives of neurodivergent individuals.

No matter how hard you try to move forward, you feel like your taking one step back. You’re a high performer with perfectionism tendencies and always put on a smile, which helps you forget your pain. You feel you will never be fully happy and never be able to fully enjoy life how others do, because of your many losses, attributing to your decreased self esteem. You may keep friends and family at a distance, to protect yourself from yet another inevitable loss. You may have stopped exercising and taking care of yourself the way you used to, since it takes too much work and you're just surviving at the end of another long day.

Do you feel overwhelmed and disempowered by your thoughts? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, and grief? You may be searching for the skills and strategies to reduce symptoms to feel better and regain control over your life. Grounded in evidence-based practices, my goal is to meet clients where they are and guide them with the tools to bring healing. In sessions, I use both a strength-based perspective and a social justice lens to help you make sense of your experience.

You question if you are the problem or if you’re at fault for the issues in your life or what happened to you. From the moment you wake, your thoughts are racing, and through much of the day, you’re plagued with flashes of intrusive memories. The constant overwhelm causes you to struggle constantly, and it feels like peace is impossible. A voice in your head tells you to “feel your feelings,” but how do you do that without spiraling? On top of your inner chaos, the people in your life walk all over you without a care. You have been hearing a lot of talk of “setting boundaries,” but worry about pushing people away.

All parts of you are welcome here! I’m a Holistic Social Worker with a contemporary approach. I blend elements of somatic practice, parts work, attachment theory, and Brainspotting to help aid in the transformation of trauma, shame, and other relational challenges. The cornerstone of my work is derived from helping individuals build relationships with all parts of themselves.

Are you part of the LGBTQ+ community, feeling isolated and like no one understands you? Are you struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression, or finding difficulty relating with family and friends? Are you discovering your identity and navigating personal and emotional challenges that come with that process? It can be very difficult to feel connected to loved ones if they don’t understand every part of you, and the emotions that follow can be hard to navigate alone. I can work with you and provide you the support you need to cope with your emotions; to understand and value your identity; and transition into living authentically.

We all need a safe space to share our inner thoughts, examine our current behaviors, and seek out our truest selves. We all deserve someone that helps you feel safe and understood. Collaboration and partnership are key to a successful therapeutic relationship. My approach is non judgmental and client centered. Whether you are looking for support in life, dealing with loss, difficult times, or facing a variety of obstacles, I am here to help guide you through. You are the expert on your life, the goal is to help you live the life you envision.

You want to find peace, but the critical noise of “it’s just not good enough” controls and weighs you down. There’s a part of you that’s a high achiever with perfectionistic tendencies that feels exhausted and overwhelmed, riddled with self-doubt. The days go by in a flash as you strive to please and meet others: expectations, wants, and needs, while you’ve lost sight of your own. The present moment feels out of reach as you constantly think into the future or ruminate over the past.

Imagine is dedicated to treating the whole person, practicing from a belief that mental and emotional struggles not only reside within the mind but also in the body. She specializes in the treatment of eating disorders and trauma in adolescent and adult women, offering a genuine and holistic place to heal. Imagine’s approach is rooted in psychodynamic theory, integrating modalities such as somatic, internal family systems, and cognitive behavioral therapies. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy and is in the process of receiving her Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) designation.

Can you imagine the relief you will feel when you are no longer carrying the burdens you have held for so long? Being able to have a peaceful loving relationship with food and your body. Coping with stressors without alcohol or drugs. Not having daily panic attacks. I know it may feel impossible but I watch incredible people do this work every day. You can too! I am also available to write a letter to support gender affirming care, clinical supervision for LLMSW, and consultation through a liberation lens.

Finding a therapist that resonates with you can be a daunting process. Especially, when you're trying to find your place in the world and juggle all that life throws at you. It shouldn't feel this hard, right? Maybe you feel like no one "gets you," and you second guess yourself in your relationships, your work, or even in your own decision-making. You want to carve your own path and feel grounded within yourself, but there's so much noise, it's tough to drown it all out. I hear you and I see you. This world is constantly telling you who you SHOULD be, but I want to help you remember who you truly are and that you are enough.

If you are LGBTQ+, you may be feeling lost and struggling to find someone who “gets” you. As a queer transgender man, I have a unique perspective into the challenges of navigating our world, and I feel empowered to support folks who are exploring what it means to live as their authentic selves. I’m invested in supporting folks at any age who are like us. I encourage you to bring anything into our sessions so we can process things together. All vibes are welcome with me: if you’re having a particularly difficult day, if you’re nervous about starting therapy, if you feel like you should be able to handle this on you own.

Are you looking for more out of therapy than just venting space? I provide a confidential, supportive and non-judgmental environment for my clients to work towards identifying life-long patterns that contribute to distress and learning new ways of being that foster wellness.

You are doing the best you can, but often feel like you've fallen short. It seems that your default thoughts and actions no longer serve you and you're not sure why. Maybe you just want to learn more about yourself and identify alternative ways of being. If you feel ready to take that next step, unpack and explore who you really are, learn to improve communication or relationships, or develop yourself into who you want to be, what's holding you back?

Are you here because you feel overwhelmed, stuck, and often at odds with yourself? Because – despite feeling desperate to feel something different – you find yourself in the same old patterns? Replaying the same painful memories, worries, and harsh self-talk? Maybe people, even therapists, have commented on how self-aware you are. But that doesn't seem to translate to feeling any better. Maybe you've tried self-care practices, meditation, or yoga and they helped. But you can't shake the feeling that there's more to explore on your healing path. I'm here for folks looking to heed that wild call to look inward.