Grief Therapists in Hamtramck, MI

My ideal client is YOU. Yes, because you're currently seeking some support and are courageous enough to take the biggest step. My ideal client is someone seeking to evolve, grow and work on themselves . If you're feeling like your not growing in some area of your life, then lets work on a growth plan. Counseling is a opportunity for you to have a supportive, confidential, and safe place to discuss your concerns, Increase knowledge about yourself, perceived challenges and strengthen you.

My name is Ms. Okiymo Manica and I’m here to service the needs of the community. I enjoy working with youth. Im here to help equip with strategies to help deal with grief , anger, depression and isolation. I believe when you have someone to listen to and assist with your goals people do better. Together we can over come those barriers that hinders the development a growth in a young persons life.

Currently not accepting new clients - I am a fully licensed mental health counselor with the State of Michigan (LPC) and a nationally certified counselor (NCC). My experience and training are in the areas of crisis and trauma, grief and adjustment issues, relationship concerns, anxiety/depression, behavioral issues, substance use disorders and work / school struggles. I have training in spiritual guidance, trauma therapy, behavior modification, motivational interviewing, internal family systems, integrative therapy, couples counseling and dialectical behavioral therapy.

When life feels overwhelming, hard to navigate, or burdensome, therapy can offer a consistent and safe environment of support. I believe in integrating all aspects of the individual into the therapeutic experience to view challenges through a holistic approach. You are a full spectrum person, and by incorporating the body, spirit, and mind in therapy, we can work together to develop an improved quality of life and achieve your goals. As your therapist it is important to me to develop a collaborative and trusting relationship with you, serving as the foundation for growth. I believe in therapy as a support to feel confident and free.

As a transgender therapist, I bring a unique perspective to my work.

ITS provides mental, health and social services to those in need. ITS offers a collaboration of services for everyone, from the elderly to people with disabilities.These services includes Clinical Services, In-Home and Social Services which include Case Management services that can assist with improving your quality of life. ITS is credentialed and certified in thousands of insurance companies. All clinicians are CAQH (Counsel for Affordable Quality Healthcare) attested. We can help you with trauma, domestic violence, grief and loss , anger, depression, Substance Use Disorders, Personality Disorders, Neurodevelopmental Disorders.

In therapy you have the freedom to be curious about your journey and encouraged to be bold about countering any narrative that no longer serves the highest you. I’m David D. Robertson, courage researcher, your future therapist and Social Work Technologist for the Center of Prolonged Grief at Columbia University’s School of Social Work. I partner with students and families, entrepreneurs, executives, people who have experienced childhood trauma, grief and loss , anxiety, depression, faith based communities, the queer community and other marginalized identities.

Do you feel alone, misunderstood, damaged, insecure, or hurt? Do you desire a safe and brave space to be heard and to confront the internal conflict you feel inside? Do you just need someone to listen to you? This is the place for you. You belong here. Take off the mask, and take the first step of your journey! Here are some common reasons people contact me: Depression, General and Social Anxiety, Childhood Trauma, Unhealthy Relationship with Self, Grief (due to divorce, recent breakup, empty nester, death of a loved one).

You have suffered trauma, and grief , and loss for so many years that you can't recall what life was without it. The helpless and hopeless feelings are causing you to struggle with figuring out how to get yourself out of this cycle, or maybe you keep repeating this cycle and can't figure out why. Does this sound familiar to you? You do not have to suffer alone. I can walk alongside you in your journey to healing, help you apply effective coping skills, figure out why you repeat painful patterns so you can change them, and best of all, finally have peace. Email me or call and we can get begin this healing journey.

Queer, here, and ready to help you heal! If you're looking for someone to help you identify your strengths, reach a new level of insight about you and who you want to become, plus meet you where you're at; I'm here for you. Problems that I can help with include self-esteem building, anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress management, anger management, grief and loss , and adjustments and acceptance of major events, as well as other problems you may be struggling with. I am trained in cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). I can help you identify your thoughts and help provide support forming balanced and adaptive thinking

Throughout the course of our lives we will all experience life events that may cause stress, trauma or even grief . As a result of these events, it’s natural for them to weigh heavily on your mental and emotional well being. It is also very common to feel as if your life is unraveling and that you have no way of piecing things back together. With a concentration on Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Strength Based treatments, and Trauma Informed Care.

Are you pregnant, postpartum, or in any stage of menopause and having difficulty managing your thoughts, mood, or behavior? Did you have a childbirth experience that did not go as you had hoped or planned? Have you suffered a loss during or post-pregnancy? Are you having difficulty getting pregnant or undergoing fertility treatments? Have any of these challenges or others begun to negatively impact your daily functioning or personal relationships? If you are in need of support, I am here to help you during this difficult time.