Adoption Therapists in Huntington Woods, MI

Welcome to my Practice. I have been in private practice for 40 years. I have been providing Psychotherapy and Parent guidance and child Psychoanalysis. I specialize in adoption , trauma, depression and anxiety. Managing the pandemic has become especially needed as so of us many are facing Coronavirus related issues and difficulties that increase anxiety and depression. In addition to seeing patients individually, I provide consultation services to pre-schools, day care centers, grief support groups, teachers and social service agencies. I am available currently exclusively on Telehealth platforms and by phone.

I have been in practice as a psychologist for many years and have helped adults presenting with different types of symptoms, issues and/or concerns. I treated individuals presenting with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, anxiety, adjustment and relationship difficulties, to name a few. I teach psychology students in doctoral level programs about helping individuals traumatized by violence and/or by other traumatic events. I also teach students how to help individuals dealing with stress, anxiety and/or depression related to medical conditions.

I completed my Master’s in social work through Fordham University, NY and I am licensed through the State of Michigan. For seven years I served as a medic in the Army and had a combat tour in Afghanistan. Upon getting out of the service I wanted to continue to serve. I also have over a decade of experience working with individuals who have suffered traumatic brain injuries and was a board member for the Brain Injury Association of Michigan.

The first step in making a change is doing exactly what you are doing by being here. I am looking forward to working with you and establishing a therapeutic relationship. I have been a social worker for 25 years, both practicing and teaching. My goal is create a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space in order to help you thrive and feel ready to face your current challenges. This is your journey and I am here to support you as you move forward in your positive growth and change. My style is interactive and I develop a unique approach tailored to each individual client.

The more you understand yourself and your patterns of behavior the better you can make positive change. Do you have marital issues that you are struggling with and need an honest objective opinion? Are you struggling with depression or anxiety and can’t seem to get out of the cycle? Many times it is another set of ears that is needed to help bring objectivity and clarity to an issue of life's crossroads. I also enjoy helping people understand why they keep repeating negative patterns and behaviors. Therapy can be very positive and inspire you to make changes.

WE OFFER TELE-THERAPY - BOTH VIDEO AND TELEPHONE-BASED. As a group of more than 80 licensed psychotherapists, practicing in 17 locations, we share a passion for helping others in their journey toward personal growth and change. Understanding and insight are key to change and growth. We work together with clients to bring about healing, change in behavior, and new perspectives. Some journeys are brief, others take more time. Under the clinical direction of Franklin Sollars, PhD, LP, our therapists offer confidential and caring treatment for a variety of concerns. We offer treatment to children, adolescents, adults and elders.

I am a Licensed Psychologist who offers a variety of evaluation and consultation services including psychological and neuropsychological evaluations, pre-employment and return-to-work/school evaluations, third party reproduction evaluations, pre-surgical evaluations, guardianship & disability evaluations, and forensic evaluations. I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluations including developmental evaluations for children and adults, assessment for learning disability, Autism, ADHD, and behavioral concerns. I also offer specialty in the assessment of cognitive functions following traumatic brain injury.

**I am accepting new clients for Telehealth sessions** Are you still having depressed moods, despite being prescribed antidepressants? Are you experiencing anxiety or panic attacks even after having been in psychotherapy? For many people depression and anxiety, as well as other disorders can be difficult to treat successfully. This can be due to unresolved 'developmental trauma', aka, trauma related to the attachment type you had to your parent(s). I am trained in many new treatments based on the latest understanding of brain science, that are effective in treating unresolved developmental trauma, depression, anxiety, etc.