Therapists in Novi, MI

I have been in practice for over 40 years and I believe that I am successful in making most clients feel comfortable and listened to. I have extensive training in psychotherapy and my therapeutic approach is practical and supportive; I am active, compassionate and able to engage the client in the therapeutic process. I try to meet the person where they are at and tailor a therapeutic approach that meets their needs. I have found that deep and genuine emotional understanding and insight translates into real and lasting behavioral change.

Do you or someone you care about need to change certain behaviors, feelings, or thoughts that are making everyday life difficult? I have extensive clinical expertise in locating and explaining the underlying source of your problem and providing you with specific, practical, and understandable feedback and support to improve your life in a manageable way. Everyone at some point in their lives could benefit from sorting through feelings and thoughts and changing some behaviors, using a caring and knowledgeable professional. This process can be as brief or as extensive as you want because it is specifically tailored to your needs.

As a licensed counselor and human resources professional, I am well suited to help you with your career needs. As a counselor, together we can explore what is important to you and help you overcome the fear that may be keeping you in an unfulfilling career. As a human resources professional, I have recruited at all levels of the organization. Together we can use that knowledge to customize your resume that will lead to an interview. We can practice tough interview questions to help you feel confident and get the job offer. My goal is to help you have a more rewarding career.

Choosing a therapist is VERY important. It should be someone with whom you feel trust, comfort and in good care. If you don't, it's not a "good fit" because therapy is about the relationship you have with your therapist. I always say, "I don't do nails, hair or surgery so our progress is based on how you feel with me and the trust we establish". I am hard-working, dedicated, compassionate, perceptive and determined to do my best. I am passionate about this work. Anxiety, depression/mood, panic, relationship issues, ADHD, addiction, self-harm, name some areas of expertise.

After being a psychotherapist for 30 years, learning and growing on the journey, I now am passionate about supporting my clients to open to learning about all the aspects of themselves, dark and light, and bringing love and acceptance to it all. It is here that we find true happiness and purpose. Through awareness, we find our way to ceasing judgement and the eternal push to find happiness outside of ourselves.. And as we learn to be in the present moment, we develop valuable skills for self regulation and resilience, freeing us to live the life of our dreams.

With warm and genuine rapport in a safe, welcoming environment, I listen to your concerns and partner with you in overcoming your life challenges while achieving a greater sense of well-being, balance, resilience, and empowerment. Together, we explore your personal strengths, intrinsic motivations, and options to develop effective strategies to resolve conflicts as well as improve connection, meaning, and purpose in your life, in yourself, and in your relationships. My approach is positive and multidimensional so that you will strengthen inner resources to heal, improve personal potential, and achieve your preferred life.

I am purposed to love and to serve. Helping to healing are my calling. I did not always understand what my plan was in life, but I knew that what I nurtured by nature was a gift that I could not allow to be in vein. Externally, I appeared well put together and as if I had it all, but in this journey called Life, I realized that internally some things were missing. In God’s image, we are created in three parts: mind, body, and spirit. When those three elements are not in intricate unity with one another an internal imbalance can exist. Currently, I am an LPC licensed in two states: Michigan and Wisconsin.

I specialize in students of all ages who are not working at their potential. These include individuals with Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Aspergers Syndrome, Work or School-related Anxiety, Gifted Learning Challenges, or Unconventional Learning Styles. Thirty years in public education has provided me with the experience to teach strategies to the student, and to recommend individualized accommodations and modifications to parents and educators. I also provide short-term counseling to rebuild self-esteem and motivation. I focus on the student's inherent gifts and am an advocate for the student.

I help adults, couples, and families to finally experience the type of connection and relationships they long for. Many of us can use support in achieving true self-awareness, self-love, and the courage to be authentic; all are required for rich relationships. Through a safe, collaborative environment, I help clients to manage depression & anxiety, process relationship dynamics, heal old wounds, shift their narratives, manage life changes, and feel present. I help couples and families improve communication, improve connection and intimacy, learn how to repair, and work through issues like infidelity, parenting, separation & loss.

Are you feeling out of sorts? Maybe overwhelmed, sad, down, worry too much, hurt too much, and don’t know what do to next? Or maybe you are experiencing deep grief and would like some relief from the relentless tears and sadness. Believe me you are not alone. Remembering times in my life when I did not even know what I was feeling, I felt so isolated, lost and confused. I happened to stumble upon a professional that helped me. Someone that I could trust and felt very comfortable with. I was very hesitant to take this step but somehow I did. It was by far the best thing I have ever done for myself. This is why I became a therapist.

The goal for the clients at Higher Heights Counseling are that he or she identify the issues, develop a plan of action, and then implement that plan. Counseling comes from many different theoretical orientations. I believe that the client or clients have the solutions to their dilemmas within their self. We have the freedom to choose what directions our life takes and the responsibility to take control of that freedom. Therefore, the counselor does not have the "answers" to the client's "problem" but in a facilitator of the process that helps the client take responsibility and action and come to a resolution.

Asking for therapy is not easy, but it is a sign of strength that I support.My practice is client-centered, based on a systems approach & family-of-origin themes/issues. I focus on helping my clients to find solutions to their emotional challenges and to work through transitions, crises, trauma & adjustments so they can develop & enhance their behavioral health. I avoid "cookbook" approaches, and use evidence & strength-based psychotherapy & counseling to guide adults, youth, families & couples to achieve their own positive solutions.I enjoy helping young adults, teens, & other helping professionals/educators deal with life stressors effectively.

Are you struggling with everyday life stress? Are work, relationships, finances, parenting, and/or other ongoing commitments taking too big of a toll on your overall happiness? My name is Gina Frost-Porterfield and I have over 23 years of experience helping people, especially women, who are struggling with feeling overwhelmed and having difficulty asking for help from others.

Amy Pershing is the Vice President of the Center for Eating Disorders and Founding Director of "Bodywise," the first comprehensive treatment program for binge eating disorder (BED) in the United States. Pershing lectures internationally on the treatment of BED and her own recovery journey and has been featured on numerous radio and television programs speaking about BED treatment and recovery. Pershing has also served on a variety of professional boards and is the Past Chair of the Binge Eating Disorder Association. She is the author of Binge Eating Disorder: The Journey to Recovery and Beyond (Routledge, 2018).

I specialize in independent and clinical neuropsychological evaluations with adults 18 years and older who have a traumatic brain injury from events such as car accidents, work accidents, slip and falls, and strokes; or who have cognitive impairments from dementia. I also perform psychological evaluations of emotions and personality issues, and treatment, with adults 18 years and older, for traumatic events as well as for anxiety, depression, stress, relationship problems, and physical disabilities and conditions such as chronic pain. I can perform psychological evaluations and psychotherapy via telehealth videoconferencing.

Recognizing and coping with signs depression or anxiety can feel like an uphill battle for many people. Talking to friends and family can get old really quickly, and it's important to know when it's time to reach out to a professional. I am a genuinely compassionate, empathic and understanding therapist who will give you the support you need to help you get to a better place emotionally and psychologically. I provide my clients guidance to develop healthier thinking patterns, improved interpersonal relationships, and a higher level of self-awareness that is beneficial to getting emotionally stronger, and maintaining that strength.

During this very difficult time, I have switched my practice to video therapy to help protect my clients and the public. I am a health psychologist who specializes in treating people with various health issues such as chronic pain. As such, I have also treated people with health anxieties, something most of us are currently experiencing. If these health concerns are something you would like to try to manage better and you live within Michigan, please contact me and we can arrange a video session to help you find ways to manage this understandable reaction to the current crisis. I am also providing my usual clinical services.

I specialize in therapy for chidren, ranging from preadolescence to young adulthood. We have open and honest conversations, and they are able to express their thoughts and feelings in a comfortable environment. I also enjoy working with couples, as well as adults of all ages dealing with issues, such as depression; anxiety; interpersonal relationship conflict; workplace conflict; relationship boundaries; ADHD; OCD; video game and other electronic-related problems; self-destructive loved ones; and parenting issues.

I enjoy working with children, families, couples, adolescents, and adults. I have extensive experience in helping people work through an assortment of disorders, ranging in severity. I have provided individual, family, couples, and group therapy. I have extensive knowledge in helping individuals and families understand specific strengths and weaknesses through completing neuropsychological/psychological assessments for various ages (2-100). I have worked with children who have experienced significant trauma. I strongly believe that developing a trusting environment is significant for each individual through their healing process.