Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
With over 20 years experience working with children and families, I am committed to providing both individualized counseling and life coaching that helps client’s address life’s challenges and transitions. My clinical vision is to ensure that my office provides a safe haven where my clients can experience their vulnerabilities while sharing their stories. Drawing on active listening and collaboration, I employ an empathetic and practical approach that is carefully attuned to the needs of each individual.
With over 20 years experience working with children and families, I am committed to providing both individualized counseling and life coaching that helps client’s address life’s challenges and transitions. My clinical vision is to ensure that my office provides a safe haven where my clients can experience their vulnerabilities while sharing their stories. Drawing on active listening and collaboration, I employ an empathetic and practical approach that is carefully attuned to the needs of each individual.
I offer evidence-based psychotherapeutic services rooted in Cognitive Behavioral, Psychoanalytic, and Humanistic foundations. I offer authenticity. I offer empathy. I offer a safe space, free of judgement.
I offer evidence-based psychotherapeutic services rooted in Cognitive Behavioral, Psychoanalytic, and Humanistic foundations. I offer authenticity. I offer empathy. I offer a safe space, free of judgement.
I have been working with children, teens and adults since 2018.
Our first session will include a brief review of administrative information (scheduling, fees, paperwork). We will discuss your history with therapy, your expectations and goals. You will be welcome to ask questions and see if I'm the right fit for you.
I have been working with children, teens and adults since 2018.
Our first session will include a brief review of administrative information (scheduling, fees, paperwork). We will discuss your history with therapy, your expectations and goals. You will be welcome to ask questions and see if I'm the right fit for you.
As a fully licensed Master Clinical Social Worker, I provide a unique specialization in therapy practice with extensive experience across private practice, hospital, and school settings. With a commitment to evidence-based treatment and compassionate care, I integrate a range of therapeutic modalities—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), and trauma-informed interventions—to effectively address issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, and post-traumatic stress.
As a fully licensed Master Clinical Social Worker, I provide a unique specialization in therapy practice with extensive experience across private practice, hospital, and school settings. With a commitment to evidence-based treatment and compassionate care, I integrate a range of therapeutic modalities—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), and trauma-informed interventions—to effectively address issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, and post-traumatic stress.
l offer an individualized, integrated approach to therapy that is designed to address your specific needs and challenges. Whether you are experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues or any other life-changing situation, you can be assured that I will work closely with you to develop and maintain a professional, solution-focused treatment to address those needs. I specialize in treating trauma-related disorders and symptoms such as post-traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder and panic attacks, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, domestic violence and others problems precipitated by a traumatic event.
l offer an individualized, integrated approach to therapy that is designed to address your specific needs and challenges. Whether you are experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues or any other life-changing situation, you can be assured that I will work closely with you to develop and maintain a professional, solution-focused treatment to address those needs. I specialize in treating trauma-related disorders and symptoms such as post-traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder and panic attacks, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, domestic violence and others problems precipitated by a traumatic event.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or out of alignment in your life or relationships? My ideal client is ready to explore the deeper connections between emotional well-being, personal growth, and life purpose. You may be facing anxiety, burnout, parenting challenges, or seeking more meaningful connection. You’re looking for support that meets you where you are and helps you gain clarity, strengthen your sense of self, and feel more equipped to face life’s challenges. I have worked with children, college age students, adults and older adults for over 20 years - chronic stress, emotional regulation and body image/self esteem issues.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or out of alignment in your life or relationships? My ideal client is ready to explore the deeper connections between emotional well-being, personal growth, and life purpose. You may be facing anxiety, burnout, parenting challenges, or seeking more meaningful connection. You’re looking for support that meets you where you are and helps you gain clarity, strengthen your sense of self, and feel more equipped to face life’s challenges. I have worked with children, college age students, adults and older adults for over 20 years - chronic stress, emotional regulation and body image/self esteem issues.
Are you seeking support for your weight loss journey or are you preparing for bariatric surgery? Perhaps you need help with stress or anxiety management or navigating a complex health condition. Laurel Tree Counseling, LLC offers comprehensive support through sessions tailored to your individual needs. Together, we'll work towards creating lasting lifestyle changes that enhance your whole body health and wellness.
Are you seeking support for your weight loss journey or are you preparing for bariatric surgery? Perhaps you need help with stress or anxiety management or navigating a complex health condition. Laurel Tree Counseling, LLC offers comprehensive support through sessions tailored to your individual needs. Together, we'll work towards creating lasting lifestyle changes that enhance your whole body health and wellness.
I am a fully licensed Masters level social worker with over 15 years of experience with ages ranging from teens to older adults.
I specialize in CBT to help combat negative thoughts, cope with grief, manage anxiety, reduce impulsiveness and redirect anger- we can do it all by first challenging our thoughts and taking a step back.
I am a fully licensed Masters level social worker with over 15 years of experience with ages ranging from teens to older adults.
I specialize in CBT to help combat negative thoughts, cope with grief, manage anxiety, reduce impulsiveness and redirect anger- we can do it all by first challenging our thoughts and taking a step back.
Your mental health deserves the same responsiveness and individualized attention you expect in every area of your life. I provide a boutique concierge therapy experience for individuals who value discretion, collaboration, and depth.
This is not traditional, once-a-week therapy. My model offers priority access, flexible session lengths, and continuity of support that integrates seamlessly into your schedule. Monthly membership includes priority scheduling (often within 24–36 hours), adaptable sessions, and direct access to me between appointments via secure communication.
Your mental health deserves the same responsiveness and individualized attention you expect in every area of your life. I provide a boutique concierge therapy experience for individuals who value discretion, collaboration, and depth.
This is not traditional, once-a-week therapy. My model offers priority access, flexible session lengths, and continuity of support that integrates seamlessly into your schedule. Monthly membership includes priority scheduling (often within 24–36 hours), adaptable sessions, and direct access to me between appointments via secure communication.
Are you the one others count on ? You push through, handle the pressure, and make it look easy. You take care of your team, your family, your responsibilities. You’re constantly striving—because that’s what’s expected. But beneath the surface, it’s a different story.
Your body feels drained, but your mind never stops. You lie awake at night running through to-do lists, replaying conversations, or wondering if you’ve done enough. The pressure to perform, to please, to hold everything together—it’s relentless. And while you're surrounded by people, there’s a part of you that still feels alone.
Are you the one others count on ? You push through, handle the pressure, and make it look easy. You take care of your team, your family, your responsibilities. You’re constantly striving—because that’s what’s expected. But beneath the surface, it’s a different story.
Your body feels drained, but your mind never stops. You lie awake at night running through to-do lists, replaying conversations, or wondering if you’ve done enough. The pressure to perform, to please, to hold everything together—it’s relentless. And while you're surrounded by people, there’s a part of you that still feels alone.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially for children learning to understand big emotions or adults living with daily challenges. If your child is struggling with anxiety, behavioral challenges, or school-related stress, or if you are navigating stress and uncertainty, you don’t have to face it alone. My goal is to help each person feel understood, grow their strengths, and overcome challenges. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, strength‑based therapy, child and play therapy to support skill‑building, resilience, and emotional well‑being in a safe, and supportive environment.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially for children learning to understand big emotions or adults living with daily challenges. If your child is struggling with anxiety, behavioral challenges, or school-related stress, or if you are navigating stress and uncertainty, you don’t have to face it alone. My goal is to help each person feel understood, grow their strengths, and overcome challenges. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, strength‑based therapy, child and play therapy to support skill‑building, resilience, and emotional well‑being in a safe, and supportive environment.
I specialize in working with the adolescent and adult population.
Life throws obstacles at us and dealing with them alone may be difficult. Throughout my personal and professional journey I had to make decisions and adjustments and take time to reflect in order to grow towards becoming the individual I want to be. I believe that therapy can help you cope with the difficult times and provide a safe space where you can share those moments with me instead of experiencing feelings of helplessness and loneliness. I hope to be the ear and support you may need. It is perfectly normal to hit bumps in life and need assistance in dealing with them.
I specialize in working with the adolescent and adult population.
Life throws obstacles at us and dealing with them alone may be difficult. Throughout my personal and professional journey I had to make decisions and adjustments and take time to reflect in order to grow towards becoming the individual I want to be. I believe that therapy can help you cope with the difficult times and provide a safe space where you can share those moments with me instead of experiencing feelings of helplessness and loneliness. I hope to be the ear and support you may need. It is perfectly normal to hit bumps in life and need assistance in dealing with them.
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I provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Michigan Psychological, P.C. also treats obsessive-compulsive disorders, oppositional and conduct disorders, substance addiction and abuse disorders, schizophrenia and schizo-affective disorders, bipolar disorder, and adult survivors of trauma and sexual abuse.
I provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Michigan Psychological, P.C. also treats obsessive-compulsive disorders, oppositional and conduct disorders, substance addiction and abuse disorders, schizophrenia and schizo-affective disorders, bipolar disorder, and adult survivors of trauma and sexual abuse.
Accepting new clients in June 2026! Sometimes taking the first steps toward personal growth can feel overwhelming; I'm here to walk this journey with you. If you are looking to discover your resilience and develop a deeper understanding of yourself, I encourage you to reach out. Your story, your feelings, and what you have to say matter; my goal is that you feel heard and empowered. While change and growth can feel uncomfortable at times, you can expect to feel supported, challenged, and motivated by working with me.
Accepting new clients in June 2026! Sometimes taking the first steps toward personal growth can feel overwhelming; I'm here to walk this journey with you. If you are looking to discover your resilience and develop a deeper understanding of yourself, I encourage you to reach out. Your story, your feelings, and what you have to say matter; my goal is that you feel heard and empowered. While change and growth can feel uncomfortable at times, you can expect to feel supported, challenged, and motivated by working with me.
By looking backward, I can begin to live forward by becoming who I really am. Attachment shapes behavior and thinking. Survival skills from earlier life become maladaptive barriers to growth. Addiction and mental health problems often reflect a False Self. If I have the courage to confront the masking qualities of this False Self, I am ready for change and to allow the True Self, my authentic and spiritual nature, to emerge. While we cannot make these changes alone, readiness is indicated by my willingness to engage beyond therapy in Twelve Step programs or other means of engaging with others.
By looking backward, I can begin to live forward by becoming who I really am. Attachment shapes behavior and thinking. Survival skills from earlier life become maladaptive barriers to growth. Addiction and mental health problems often reflect a False Self. If I have the courage to confront the masking qualities of this False Self, I am ready for change and to allow the True Self, my authentic and spiritual nature, to emerge. While we cannot make these changes alone, readiness is indicated by my willingness to engage beyond therapy in Twelve Step programs or other means of engaging with others.
Starting Pointe Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
Not accepting new clients
Starting Pointe Therapy aims to provide mental health services to individuals, couples, and families in Michigan and Illinois. As a marriage and family therapist, Ellen not only works to treat the individual but explores their relationships, support systems, and how we "show up" for ourselves and others. Ellen believes that people already possess the skills to overcome their roadblocks. Her goal is to highlight those strengths and bring to light their greatest potential. She believes that therapy leads to change and includes acceptance, awareness, and attunement.
Starting Pointe Therapy aims to provide mental health services to individuals, couples, and families in Michigan and Illinois. As a marriage and family therapist, Ellen not only works to treat the individual but explores their relationships, support systems, and how we "show up" for ourselves and others. Ellen believes that people already possess the skills to overcome their roadblocks. Her goal is to highlight those strengths and bring to light their greatest potential. She believes that therapy leads to change and includes acceptance, awareness, and attunement.
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I am a psychotherapist, and behavioral scientist. Therefore, I have a myriad of available curative therapies to work with. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a National Certified Counselor, and a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) I aim to assist my clients in working through issues that negatively affect their daily lives.
I am a psychotherapist, and behavioral scientist. Therefore, I have a myriad of available curative therapies to work with. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a National Certified Counselor, and a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) I aim to assist my clients in working through issues that negatively affect their daily lives.
Life can be overwhelming at times for all of us. I recognize the strength that it can take to identify that and then ask for help. I appreciate the courage and strength it takes to be vulnerable with others, especially someone new. I welcome clients to my office by letting them set the pace for therapy. As a therapist, I am here to support and to guide, not to force the process. So come and have a seat with me and let us figure out what you need together.
Life can be overwhelming at times for all of us. I recognize the strength that it can take to identify that and then ask for help. I appreciate the courage and strength it takes to be vulnerable with others, especially someone new. I welcome clients to my office by letting them set the pace for therapy. As a therapist, I am here to support and to guide, not to force the process. So come and have a seat with me and let us figure out what you need together.
Hello viewers! My name is John Evans. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor for the State of Michigan. I specialize in helping people with physical, mental, developmental, or emotional disabilities live independently. I use a flexible eclectic therapy approach on our journey, which allows me to use the most effective methods for each client's needs. I provide a humanistic eclectic therapeutic approach that allows me to utilize multiple theoretical orientations and techniques such as Solution Focused Therapy, Brief Therapy & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Hello viewers! My name is John Evans. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor for the State of Michigan. I specialize in helping people with physical, mental, developmental, or emotional disabilities live independently. I use a flexible eclectic therapy approach on our journey, which allows me to use the most effective methods for each client's needs. I provide a humanistic eclectic therapeutic approach that allows me to utilize multiple theoretical orientations and techniques such as Solution Focused Therapy, Brief Therapy & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
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FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.