Addiction Therapists in Novi, MI

Are you struggling with loneliness, shame, repetitive worries, and conflictual relationships? Are you or a loved one excessively using a substance ? Are these concerns interfering in your ability to enjoy life?

I am passionate about helping people problem solve through a difficult time. I have over 23 years of experience helping people work through issues related to loss, work stress, family problems, relationship struggles, substance abuse & addictions, codependency issues and infertility struggles. I specialize in working with adults age 18+ and especially enjoy helping people with anxiety. I truly believe that every person wants to be validated and heard and will provide a nurturing & supportive environment that supports clients to create balance and wellness in their lives.

Currently providing services in person or through Telehealth: I am experienced in helping people with a variety of issues including: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, substance abuse (co-occurring disorders) , anxiety and depression, grief and loss, and self-esteem. A wide range of treatment methods are used including, cognitive behavioral, trauma informed care, and behavior modification. I work hard to create a safe and accepting environment to help nurture the therapeutic process.

As a child I never liked seeing anyone sad or hurt so growing up all I knew at the time was that “I wanted to help people”. As a young adult I realized that social work could be the answer to how I could make people feel better about themselves and their lives. So, I took on the challenge and here I am. As a service worker, I introduce my talents that consists of working with the Geriatric population, homeless teenage girls with and without children, finding employment for felons before re -entering society, mental health and substance abuse treatment for all walks of life.

Perspectives Counseling Centers is an award winning Metro Detroit counseling center with over 50 Michigan therapists and psychiatrist ready to help you 6 convenient locations. You will feel comfortable sharing your life in our beautiful, private offices with exceptional trained, seasoned professionals specializing in a variety of mental health and substance use issues. In addition to individual and family services, we are a full service psychological center including psychological evaluations, group therapy opportunities, and an intensive outpatient program for those struggling with substance abuse.

*Please note I'm not taking new clients at this time. Please message me to be added to my waitlist. I’m a licensed therapist of 10+ yrs with a passion for helping my clients heal, grow & live their best lives. I have a holistic, eclectic approach, using various evidenced-based techniques to help my clients meet their goals, fulfill their potential & maximize their well-being. I believe every person is unique & strive to provide a therapeutic environment of respect, empathy and acceptance. I have a passion for educating people on mental health issues and often present at conferences, events & in the media. www.HealingTheWhole.org.

These days, it's understandable to have difficulties with isolation, and having "nothing to do." But are those "difficulties" interfering with your ability to function? Is it preventing you from working as efficiently as you normally do? Have you had difficulty getting or staying motivated? Are you having an issue concentrating or focusing on a task? Parents, are you struggling to keep up with your child's educational performance while managing your own job? Are you having trouble in other areas of life (e.g., alcohol, cannabis)? Are you angry / irritable? If you answered yes to any of the above, then maybe I can help.

In an uncertain and sometimes chaotic world, everybody needs somebody. Through relationship challenges, addiction , depression, anxiety and other mental health obstacles, it is so vitally important that every individual seeks the support and help they need.

We empower our clients through Individual and Couples and Family therapy. We specialize in dysfunctional communication patterns, victims of trauma, substance abuse, LGBTQ+, blended families, PTSD, adjustment/mood disorders, depression, anxiety, grief, stress, COVID-19, domestic violence, and sexual abuse. However, we are not limited to these conditions. Please call us today to make the first step. Remember we will all Repeat what we don't Repair!!!

Hello! Do you sometimes feel unheard? Maybe others around you don't understand what you're going through? If you find yourself feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, depressed, or even numb, and you wish to feel inner peace, contentment, and understanding of what you're experiencing, then together you and I can find solutions! I work with adults 18 and up who experience a variety of issues such as addiction , self-esteem, relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma, codependency, identity issues, and life transitions. I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy by providing multiple therapeutic techniques to meet the needs of my clients.

Having problems with emotions, thoughts, urges or behaviors, we can help. Experiencing difficulty adjusting to or coping with people or situations, we can help. Want to feel or think differently: live a better life, we can help. Find yourself unable to get or stay engaged in the life you want, we can help. Habitually reacting to people, feelings or ideas, repeating or returning to past behaviors, we can help. Experiencing dysfunction at home, school, work or in society, we can help. Preparing to, in the process of, or maintaining changes and want assistance with your efforts, we can help.

Life challenges us time and again, but after hardships, we find our strength. I am the empathetic and compassionate person I am today as a result of challenging life experiences that led me on this path and gave me an unfailing passion for helping others feel better and achieve their personal best. My goal is to provide you with genuine connection, attention, and care, using an individually tailored approach that addresses both the mind and body and best supports your own unique needs.

l am privileged to work with people who strive to live more fulfilling lives. Usually people come to therapy to move beyond suffering to a more enjoyable future. I am enlisted as an ally to help understand the internal and external barriers to happiness. I focus on each persons unique talents and personal values to create action plans for arriving at the most immediate improvement. Most of my clients have struggled with depression and anxiety, trauma or addictions and want to find new ways to experience their lives. Mood and memory challenges are addressed with the latest research based techniques and compassion.

Good Day & Welcome!! Now accepting new clients! - I am a professional counselor and I love what I do!! One of the most important things to remember is: Just be yourself! When you decide to start working on your goals, I will be here to guide and motivate you to achieve them. I believe in HOPE and small changes can happen over time with positive actions. Moving forward is the start in the right direction...

I provide the following services to those whom need, individual, couple, family and group therapy for the following mental health issues, Depression, PTSD, Anxiety disorders, grief and loss and case management with your psychiatrist, if you take medication and need it to be manage for example. I also, provide treatment for those whom are suffering from alcoholism and drugs.

Mental health is just as important as physical health to our overall well-being. I am a Limited Licensed Psychologist and a certified trauma specialist as well as a marriage counselor. I can work with you to develop a wide variety of coping skills to help you work towards your goals of living your best life. Are you noticing mental health symptoms like nightmares, flashbacks, irritability, anxiety, depression or self-harm? I utilize a humanistic, holistic, strength-based approach to help increase your level of tolerance for dealing with these complicated mental health symptoms. I also offer EMDR for the treatment of complex PTSD.

I have great respect for people deciding change is what they want for themselves and are willing to take action to bring about change. People are people first, and are not to be marginalized based on diagnosis or over generalization. My therapeutic perspective is to join people where they are in their lives and work together to create change based on individual values, goals, wants, and needs.

Through both personal and professional challenges I know we all at times find ourselves, or our loved ones, feeling stuck, confused, or even more disheartened - hopeless! Counseling/Therapy is about unraveling the story and learning to write a new narrative and ending that is both healthy and fulfilling. With over 20 years of experience in counseling, I am a full-time clinical therapist, and nationally recognized (NCC), Adjunct Professor at Siena Heights University, and director at AFFIRM-Consulting which is dedicated to helping people through the complexities of compulsive behaviors with testing and focused therapy.

Vivian Greene wrote that "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...It's about learning to dance in the rain." My hope is that my clients can learn to dance in the rain. My goal is to help them to learn how. Each and every client has a special goal and I am willing to incorporate a variety of techniques to get them to that goal. As a therapist, I continually go to trainings and workshops to improve my practice. I am able to incorporate all of the strategies to create a path for each client.