Family Therapists in Hamilton, MI
I am committed to providing inclusive care for individuals and families of all identities.
If you're someone others rely on a high-achieving professional, a caregiver, or both you may find yourself quietly running on empty. Words like overwhelmed, over functioning, and at capacity may feel all too familiar. I offer a safe, supportive space to breathe, reflect, and begin healing.
I am committed to providing inclusive care for individuals and families of all identities.
If you're someone others rely on a high-achieving professional, a caregiver, or both you may find yourself quietly running on empty. Words like overwhelmed, over functioning, and at capacity may feel all too familiar. I offer a safe, supportive space to breathe, reflect, and begin healing.
I enjoy encouraging clients to take an active role in their own therapeutic journey. I believe that each client is the author of their story; and I have the honor and privilege to hear that story from the author. I am a compassionate and empathetic psychotherapist, passionate about diverse genders, sexual orientations, and relationship structures. I am committed to creating a warm environment where clients feel safe to be vulnerable.
I enjoy encouraging clients to take an active role in their own therapeutic journey. I believe that each client is the author of their story; and I have the honor and privilege to hear that story from the author. I am a compassionate and empathetic psychotherapist, passionate about diverse genders, sexual orientations, and relationship structures. I am committed to creating a warm environment where clients feel safe to be vulnerable.
Welcome. Do you often feel anxious, stressed, or keyed up? Is it difficult to manage your worries, constantly feeling stuck in your head while wishing you could be fully present and enjoy your life to the fullest? I’d love to help make that wish a reality by providing counseling that is uniquely tailored to help you reduce, manage and heal from your anxiety symptoms. Whether you experience generalized anxiety, obsessions and compulsions, or are simply a chronic worrier, I can help!
Welcome. Do you often feel anxious, stressed, or keyed up? Is it difficult to manage your worries, constantly feeling stuck in your head while wishing you could be fully present and enjoy your life to the fullest? I’d love to help make that wish a reality by providing counseling that is uniquely tailored to help you reduce, manage and heal from your anxiety symptoms. Whether you experience generalized anxiety, obsessions and compulsions, or are simply a chronic worrier, I can help!
Have you ever wished for a way to feel better and learn to manage your emotions or a way to a better future? I work with children and adolescents, and those who care for them. I have experience in the areas of stress reduction/coping, post-partum depression, anxiety, and grief and loss. With children, I treat trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, grief, and behavioral disorders such as ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. I have also worked with PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) with children who have autism and are nonverbal.
Have you ever wished for a way to feel better and learn to manage your emotions or a way to a better future? I work with children and adolescents, and those who care for them. I have experience in the areas of stress reduction/coping, post-partum depression, anxiety, and grief and loss. With children, I treat trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, grief, and behavioral disorders such as ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. I have also worked with PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) with children who have autism and are nonverbal.
Simkhada Mental Wellness P.L.L.C
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I have been working with individuals and families for ten years.
My therapy style is person-centered, and strengths based. Providing a safe and supportive environment to encourage emotional expression and personal growth through the use of interactive feedback, conversational dialogue, and affirming language.
I have been working with individuals and families for ten years.
My therapy style is person-centered, and strengths based. Providing a safe and supportive environment to encourage emotional expression and personal growth through the use of interactive feedback, conversational dialogue, and affirming language.
Although I spend a lot of time conducting psychological assessments, I truly enjoy the time I get to spend as a therapist walking through life with my clients. At one point in time or another, all of us struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships, big-emotions and overall ineffectiveness in our life. In therapy, we not only spend time discussing ongoing issues and current difficulties, but we also focus on themes in our lives and the ways that our thinking patterns can inhibit our ability to create the unique life that we want to live.
Although I spend a lot of time conducting psychological assessments, I truly enjoy the time I get to spend as a therapist walking through life with my clients. At one point in time or another, all of us struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships, big-emotions and overall ineffectiveness in our life. In therapy, we not only spend time discussing ongoing issues and current difficulties, but we also focus on themes in our lives and the ways that our thinking patterns can inhibit our ability to create the unique life that we want to live.
Originally trained in the psychodynamic tradition, I utilize a variety of approaches including Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, TEAM ( a highly effective therapy developed by David Burns - Stanford University), Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, and Brainspotting.
For the past 30 years, I have had the privilege of helping individuals achieve their goals and overcome a variety of difficulties including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relational struggles, and life transitions. My hope is that each individual I work with will gain a better understanding of themselves and their context and also learn valuable skills to move forward towards a more fulfilling and flourishing life.
Originally trained in the psychodynamic tradition, I utilize a variety of approaches including Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, TEAM ( a highly effective therapy developed by David Burns - Stanford University), Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, and Brainspotting.
For the past 30 years, I have had the privilege of helping individuals achieve their goals and overcome a variety of difficulties including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relational struggles, and life transitions. My hope is that each individual I work with will gain a better understanding of themselves and their context and also learn valuable skills to move forward towards a more fulfilling and flourishing life.
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Family expectations that don’t align with who you are.
There’s so much in life we can’t control. But we can control how we respond to it. The decision to seek therapy is a courageous first step in that process. And you are not alone — your story matters, and you matter.
Family expectations that don’t align with who you are.
There’s so much in life we can’t control. But we can control how we respond to it. The decision to seek therapy is a courageous first step in that process. And you are not alone — your story matters, and you matter.
I have over 8 years experience helping young adults, teens and families in crisis.
My goal is to create a calm and safe space for you to share and process your story and explore solutions. I aim to make your experience with therapy a positive one by assuring you feel heard, encouraged and seen. I believe the client/therapist relationship is a powerful healing tool to success in your life. I am a Psychotherapist who earned my graduate degree from The University of Michigan School of Social Work. I enjoy working with college students and adults. I use an attachment theory framework to help you process childhood trauma and interpersonal relationships.
I have over 8 years experience helping young adults, teens and families in crisis.
My goal is to create a calm and safe space for you to share and process your story and explore solutions. I aim to make your experience with therapy a positive one by assuring you feel heard, encouraged and seen. I believe the client/therapist relationship is a powerful healing tool to success in your life. I am a Psychotherapist who earned my graduate degree from The University of Michigan School of Social Work. I enjoy working with college students and adults. I use an attachment theory framework to help you process childhood trauma and interpersonal relationships.
I approach my work with authenticity, compassion, and a strong conviction in the therapeutic relationship's power to help couples navigate challenges and foster personal growth together. I want to create a space where clients feel heard and understood.
I was drawn to counseling because of my own early experiences—growing up in an environment where emotions were often buried or dismissed.
I have special interests working with individuals and couples dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, and eating disorders.
I approach my work with authenticity, compassion, and a strong conviction in the therapeutic relationship's power to help couples navigate challenges and foster personal growth together. I want to create a space where clients feel heard and understood.
I was drawn to counseling because of my own early experiences—growing up in an environment where emotions were often buried or dismissed.
I have special interests working with individuals and couples dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, and eating disorders.
My goal is to spark change in people’s lives and relationships. I believe that everyone has the ability to make changes. I use a holistic approach to help people develop a deeper understanding of themselves on all levels. The process of therapy is a great tool to help you grow when you are ready to do the work and unlock your innate capability to explore yourself. Therapy is about being there to help people explore their histories, uncover patterns and make choices to let go and move forward. If you are struggling because life has given you obstacles with communication and connections, I want to help you take back your life.
My goal is to spark change in people’s lives and relationships. I believe that everyone has the ability to make changes. I use a holistic approach to help people develop a deeper understanding of themselves on all levels. The process of therapy is a great tool to help you grow when you are ready to do the work and unlock your innate capability to explore yourself. Therapy is about being there to help people explore their histories, uncover patterns and make choices to let go and move forward. If you are struggling because life has given you obstacles with communication and connections, I want to help you take back your life.
I am Ruth Westfall, a licensed Social Worker, with 30 years of experience as a therapist. I am passionate about getting to know my clients and seeing them heal and overcome life's challenges. I have the greatest respect for those who seek support in order to make positive change in their lives!
After finding myself a single parent, I needed to find work in a field where I could support my son and myself. I was always interested in a helping profession as well as one where I could be involved in social justice. I graduated with a Master's in Social Work in 1995 and immediately found work at a mental health clinic.
I am Ruth Westfall, a licensed Social Worker, with 30 years of experience as a therapist. I am passionate about getting to know my clients and seeing them heal and overcome life's challenges. I have the greatest respect for those who seek support in order to make positive change in their lives!
After finding myself a single parent, I needed to find work in a field where I could support my son and myself. I was always interested in a helping profession as well as one where I could be involved in social justice. I graduated with a Master's in Social Work in 1995 and immediately found work at a mental health clinic.
I've been working with families, women and children for over twenty-five years.
If you're browsing here you may have many mixed emotions about reaching out for help. It's so important to have a good fit between you and a therapist for change to happen. I'd love to see if we can work together. I usually work with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, and chronic pain or illness. I take the approach of support, coaching you in focusing on concrete tools, coping skills, and thinking, feeling and action patterns to support resolving your symptoms or managing a long term condition.
I've been working with families, women and children for over twenty-five years.
If you're browsing here you may have many mixed emotions about reaching out for help. It's so important to have a good fit between you and a therapist for change to happen. I'd love to see if we can work together. I usually work with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, and chronic pain or illness. I take the approach of support, coaching you in focusing on concrete tools, coping skills, and thinking, feeling and action patterns to support resolving your symptoms or managing a long term condition.
I hope you will find working with me to be rewarding, educational and helpful. I am comfortable working with adolescents, men, women and senior citizens. You will receive counseling in a non-judgmental, relaxing and peaceful environment. Life can be a journey that is sometimes filled with struggles. I am here to help navigate that journey and learn some new techniques to get back on the path to a joyful life.
I hope you will find working with me to be rewarding, educational and helpful. I am comfortable working with adolescents, men, women and senior citizens. You will receive counseling in a non-judgmental, relaxing and peaceful environment. Life can be a journey that is sometimes filled with struggles. I am here to help navigate that journey and learn some new techniques to get back on the path to a joyful life.
Hello! My name is Erin. I specialize in working with clients with a variety of concerns including PTSD, sexual traumas, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, LGBTQIA concerns, women's issues, divorce, relationship concerns, neurodivergent and more. Therapy works best when my client is motivated for some kind of change, even if they may not know what that looks like. My role is to support them in their journey to find their path.
Please note that in accordance to Michigan Law, I participate in monthly supervision meetings with a Ph.D Psychologist, Dr. Julie Davis.
Hello! My name is Erin. I specialize in working with clients with a variety of concerns including PTSD, sexual traumas, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, LGBTQIA concerns, women's issues, divorce, relationship concerns, neurodivergent and more. Therapy works best when my client is motivated for some kind of change, even if they may not know what that looks like. My role is to support them in their journey to find their path.
Please note that in accordance to Michigan Law, I participate in monthly supervision meetings with a Ph.D Psychologist, Dr. Julie Davis.
My work includes addressing childhood trauma, navigating family issues, discussing issues related to your sexual/gender identity, and athlete mental health.
I provide a safe and affirming space to be vulnerable and authentically yourself. Within this space, I offer a number of different intervention that I am familiar with such CBT and DBT, which I use frequently in my sessions. I will often ask the client what feelings come up for them as we talk about difficult topics.
My work includes addressing childhood trauma, navigating family issues, discussing issues related to your sexual/gender identity, and athlete mental health.
I provide a safe and affirming space to be vulnerable and authentically yourself. Within this space, I offer a number of different intervention that I am familiar with such CBT and DBT, which I use frequently in my sessions. I will often ask the client what feelings come up for them as we talk about difficult topics.
My approach to therapy is to embark on a journey of discovery with compassion. Listening for themes of untapped, desire, yearning, and detangling the confines that seem limiting our potential for growth. Together, we can illuminate the darkness of unexplored beauty that lies in the wreckage of unprocessed trauma to empower and embolden you to pursue future aspirations.
My approach to therapy is to embark on a journey of discovery with compassion. Listening for themes of untapped, desire, yearning, and detangling the confines that seem limiting our potential for growth. Together, we can illuminate the darkness of unexplored beauty that lies in the wreckage of unprocessed trauma to empower and embolden you to pursue future aspirations.
I believe we all have an ability to heal and grow from life’s difficult issues and concerns. Sometimes, we need some help, support, and new strategies provided in a safe, non-judgmental setting to make changes toward a more fulfilling and healthy life. I understand how difficult it can be to reach out for help. I will work with you to find your right path forward. We will consider your relationships, physical health, mental health and culture.
I believe we all have an ability to heal and grow from life’s difficult issues and concerns. Sometimes, we need some help, support, and new strategies provided in a safe, non-judgmental setting to make changes toward a more fulfilling and healthy life. I understand how difficult it can be to reach out for help. I will work with you to find your right path forward. We will consider your relationships, physical health, mental health and culture.
Our first session includes the assessment, your history, significant events, identifying trends, family and relational events.
So, let's not call it "needing" therapy. What if we just say, we're feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, conflicted, or isolated? If you're feeling any of those things, I can help. I often start treatment the 1st session, immediately following the assessment. After 6-12 sessions clients usually feel significantly better. I'd be happy to meet with you over the phone confidentially, have a brief discussion (at no charge), and see if it sounds like we would be the right client-therapist fit.
Our first session includes the assessment, your history, significant events, identifying trends, family and relational events.
So, let's not call it "needing" therapy. What if we just say, we're feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, conflicted, or isolated? If you're feeling any of those things, I can help. I often start treatment the 1st session, immediately following the assessment. After 6-12 sessions clients usually feel significantly better. I'd be happy to meet with you over the phone confidentially, have a brief discussion (at no charge), and see if it sounds like we would be the right client-therapist fit.
I work collaboratively with families to build practical tools that help kids thrive both at home and in school.
As a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan, I specialize in working with children and teens ages 5 to 18 who may be struggling with big emotions, behavioral challenges, ADHD, or navigating life on the autism spectrum. Whether your child is having a hard time at school, managing friendships, or just seems overwhelmed, you're not alone—and support is available.
I work collaboratively with families to build practical tools that help kids thrive both at home and in school.
As a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan, I specialize in working with children and teens ages 5 to 18 who may be struggling with big emotions, behavioral challenges, ADHD, or navigating life on the autism spectrum. Whether your child is having a hard time at school, managing friendships, or just seems overwhelmed, you're not alone—and support is available.
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FAQ - About Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.