LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Northville, MI

I enjoy meeting amazing individuals each and every day and consider it a privilege to join you on this journey of discovery and healing. Most often we seek therapy because something in life just isn’t working. Maybe you feel depressed, anxious or suicidal; maybe you’ve experienced trauma or extreme stress. I have great respect for your decision to enter this process. I will work with you to determine goals and imagine a better tomorrow. We will focus on validating your life experiences, while giving space your emotions and building on your existing skills to reduce distressing thoughts and increase self-compassion!

Everyone deserves to live a rich and meaningful life, but we all face challenges that can make this seem unattainable. I aim to help my clients make practical changes in their lives while also addressing the underlying emotional, psychological, and social issues that are interfering with their ability to thrive. I am especially experienced in working with depression and anxiety, relationship issues, and queer issues. I work with couples as well as individual adults and adolescents.

Hi! I am Zoe. I have been a licensed social worker since 2014, working with children and adults in the public sector for four years before taking a break to obtain a law degree. While I have experience with short-term interventions and treatment planning related to abuse and neglect, mental illness, emotional disturbance, substance use, and developmental disabilities, these days I tend to focus more on adults struggling with life transitions, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

We all need emotional support in our lives. I respect the fact that it takes a level of bravery to step outside one's comfort zone to seek help in times of trouble. Getting therapy does not mean that you are "crazy". Instead, therapy can be empowering, and exercises our emotional potential. I provide an objective perspective and empathy that you may not typically receive from friends or family. I am honored to work with those who are attempting to seek help in bettering their lives.

I have an individualized, empathetic, and interactive approach to psychotherapy. I work with clients in crisis, coping with previous or on-going trauma, and those simply looking for direction. I work with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, self-harm, sexual, emotional and/or physical abuse, LGBT issues, PTSD and complex/developmental trauma. My approach is a theoretical blend of psychodynamic, humanistic, existential, and client-centered.

We all reach times in our lives where we feel overwhelmed, when it feels the dust just will not settle, and we feel stuck. Being able to put a voice to your struggles and finding a neutral space for that voice to land is key; I strive to be that person for everyone that steps foot in my office. My goal as a therapist is to help you realize your potential for positive change in a safe and supportive environment. I come from a client-centered, insight-oriented approach, aimed at meeting the client in their present situation.

Dedicated mental health professional with 20 years of experience providing individual therapy. Treating individuals with mental health concerns that affect mood, thinking and behavior associated with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and PTSD. I listen to my clients to understand who they are so I can provide the best possible care and insight regarding their personal situation. I have a strong passion for helping and motivating others to feel good about themselves, reach their goals, regain control of self, choices, emotional health and finding a healthy balance.

Whether it is a new beginning or you are continuing your journey, I look forward to hearing YOUR story. Every individual is unique. We all have a past, a present and a future we want to look forward to. I provide a client-centered, strength based approach. Together, we will identify where YOU are at, where YOU want to be as well as a path that YOU feel comfortable traveling. Whether it is your physical, mental or emotional well-being, as your counselor, I will create a safe environment to support and guide you to embrace and welcome the uncertainty of life’s tomorrows.

My client has the answers they need inside of them, they just need some outside perspective. Most of my clients have experienced trauma in their lives in some form, and struggled with finding themselves or finding meaning in their life experience afterward. I enjoy navigating and exploring the full-range of human experience including issues pertaining to identity and sexuality, unearthing fears and anxieties, and building expression in all areas of life.

My clinical approach is integrative, although my interventions often focus on acceptance and self-compassion while empowering my clients to make the changes they would like to see in their lives. I firmly believe that therapy should be focused on helping you become the best version of yourself, as YOU understand it. In keeping with that goal, I take great care to ensure that therapy is affirming of all aspects of diversity and identity.

Even though parenting is one of the most wonderful challenges a person can experience, many parents often feel that they can’t express times when it’s hard or unfulfilling. We’re told that children are a blessing and so we must enjoy each moment, which is not always easy. If you’re experiencing depression/anxiety, having trouble managing your child’s emotions, or struggling to find the joy beyond the stress, you aren’t alone. So many parents suffer in silence, riddled with guilt and shame for not enjoying their experience more, but it doesn’t have to be that way.

I work with adults who want to understand why their lives are not going the way they want and who unsuccessfully have struggled to overcome their challenges on their own. I have 20 years of experience in independent clinical practice and have trained hundreds of individuals to become psychologists. Having a strong background in higher education and academia, I am familiar with the latest treatment advances and can tailor my work with you to best suit your individual needs.

*Currently accepting clients* At MI Wellbeing we believe in order to address mental wellbeing, you must address the whole person in all of it's intricacy. We believe in a holistic approach that treats not only the mental, but also addresses the physical, emotional, social, academic, environmental, occupational, and spiritual aspects of wellbeing. This includes things like exercise, ergonomics, nutrition, sleep health, meditation, mindfulness, and participation in day, weekend, or weeklong retreats with other like-minded people.

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.

It is possible to feel better and make changes in your life so you can thrive. I believe in radical self-acceptance and can help you increase your emotional understanding and self-awareness in order to develop skills to recognize barriers and thought patterns that prevent you from feeling the way you want to feel. My role is to empower you so you are comfortable introducing changes that will move you toward the life you want to live. By increasing your understanding of past and present experiences, you can improve your relationships, mood, and overall well-being.

We’re on this journey together. Sometimes all you need is a non-judgmental space to express yourself and be heard. We can partner and tackle life's challenges that you feel are holding you back from living your best life. Whether you're trying to navigate how to take care of an aging parent, dealing with chronic health conditions, a young adult struggling with anxiety or depression, or you need guidance to help with weight loss or smoking cessation - together we can work through those challenges.

Life is predictably unpredictable. Despite this, adapting to challenges may not always feel familiar or simple. Feeling understood and accepted is a powerful aspect to dealing with change, but not always available or prevalent. My goal is to provide support and tools while navigating through a variety of struggles and challenges. I strive to provide a holistic therapeutic approach that best fits each individual I work with.

Are you finally ready to leave the pain behind and make a change? Whether you deal with occasional anxiety, chronic struggles, or you feel completely stuck, you are always just one step away from the beginning of your healing journey. You don't have to know all the how's (I'm here to help with that), all I ask is you take the risk that its possible to redesign your life. My clients are ready to do what it takes to change their lives - challenge their assumptions, grow their worth, explore their potential, and leave the pain behind. Once you open yourself to the possibilities of dynamic growth, incredible things are possible.

Life has never been easy. Stress, depression, family struggles, addiction and anxiety can affect each of us. This was true before COVID-19, and it's even more apparent now. The good news is, things can get better. Finding the right person to help you along the way is a huge step. I'd love to be your teammate in this journey. Working together, we'll get through this.