Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Oak Park, MI
I am a licensed psychotherapist and Behavioral Health Department Head at Life Skills Village, located in Oak Park, Michigan. I received my Masters of Science in Clinical Behavioral Psychology from Eastern Michigan University and have worked in the mental health field for seven years. I have experience working in ABA and providing behavioral psychotherapy to a variety of populations.
I am a licensed psychotherapist and Behavioral Health Department Head at Life Skills Village, located in Oak Park, Michigan. I received my Masters of Science in Clinical Behavioral Psychology from Eastern Michigan University and have worked in the mental health field for seven years. I have experience working in ABA and providing behavioral psychotherapy to a variety of populations.
I'm a therapist who works with adults navigating life transitions, interpersonal challenges, and the intersection of mental health and social justice. I believe our identities and experiences are shaped by the systems around us—family, society, workplace—and I'm here to help you make sense of how these forces impact your well-being.
I'm a therapist who works with adults navigating life transitions, interpersonal challenges, and the intersection of mental health and social justice. I believe our identities and experiences are shaped by the systems around us—family, society, workplace—and I'm here to help you make sense of how these forces impact your well-being.
Maybe the way I’ve been thinking about myself, about life… isn’t actually that way it is…
Everything you need to do this is already inside you. I want to help.
You start.
Maybe the way I’ve been thinking about myself, about life… isn’t actually that way it is…
Everything you need to do this is already inside you. I want to help.
You start.
I am a feminist, a gender affirming, LGBTQIA+ advocate and supporter, and I know that one person can make a difference. If you need that person, come walk with me. If you are that person, let's work together to support the one who needs you.
I work with parents navigating high conflict co-parenting, complex grief, traumatic loss, and life after emotional abuse. I believe that people know themselves best - you are the expert on yourself. I will suggest ideas and I hope that you'll try them and then give me feedback about what worked and what didn't.
I am a feminist, a gender affirming, LGBTQIA+ advocate and supporter, and I know that one person can make a difference. If you need that person, come walk with me. If you are that person, let's work together to support the one who needs you.
I work with parents navigating high conflict co-parenting, complex grief, traumatic loss, and life after emotional abuse. I believe that people know themselves best - you are the expert on yourself. I will suggest ideas and I hope that you'll try them and then give me feedback about what worked and what didn't.
DBT skills can help anyone manage life more effectively, and I introduce them to every client I work with.
Feeling seen and supported matters. In therapy, we create a space for your authentic self to be heard while we navigate life's challenges - grief, loss, fear, or overwhelm. I'll meet you where you are, and together we'll work toward the life you want.
DBT skills can help anyone manage life more effectively, and I introduce them to every client I work with.
Feeling seen and supported matters. In therapy, we create a space for your authentic self to be heard while we navigate life's challenges - grief, loss, fear, or overwhelm. I'll meet you where you are, and together we'll work toward the life you want.
I use evidence-based approaches including EMDR, DBT, and CBT to help clients process trauma, regulate emotions, and build healthier coping skills and relationships in a trauma-informed, supportive space.
You may feel overwhelmed by intense emotions, stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns, or unsure how to trust yourself or others. Unresolved trauma or PTSD may still feel present, impacting your reactions, self-worth, and sense of safety. You may be navigating borderline personality disorder (BPD), emotional dysregulation, anxiety, depression, or mood disorders, and want relief from exhausting, repetitive cycles. You’re seeking clarity, emotional stability, and effective therapy tools to feel more grounded, connected, and authentically yourself.
I use evidence-based approaches including EMDR, DBT, and CBT to help clients process trauma, regulate emotions, and build healthier coping skills and relationships in a trauma-informed, supportive space.
You may feel overwhelmed by intense emotions, stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns, or unsure how to trust yourself or others. Unresolved trauma or PTSD may still feel present, impacting your reactions, self-worth, and sense of safety. You may be navigating borderline personality disorder (BPD), emotional dysregulation, anxiety, depression, or mood disorders, and want relief from exhausting, repetitive cycles. You’re seeking clarity, emotional stability, and effective therapy tools to feel more grounded, connected, and authentically yourself.
You are here to find a helping hand. I am a helper and encourager by nature. Let me walk along side you as we collaborate together through difficult circumstances to promote growth and healing in your life. You are the expert in your life. I believe the solution to your problem is already within you. Let us discuss your expected outcome and work on a solution to meet that expectation. The time spent together will focus on you and your needs. You will be listened to, heard, and understood.
You are here to find a helping hand. I am a helper and encourager by nature. Let me walk along side you as we collaborate together through difficult circumstances to promote growth and healing in your life. You are the expert in your life. I believe the solution to your problem is already within you. Let us discuss your expected outcome and work on a solution to meet that expectation. The time spent together will focus on you and your needs. You will be listened to, heard, and understood.
I also use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing tools in my practice.
Do you deal with feeling unmotivated? Or have ruminating thoughts over past issues and hurts? Are you feeling worried or overwhelmed? Trying to navigate feelings of low self-esteem about who you are? Have you always been the dependable one, the caretaker, the one who breaks barriers first? But lately, the weight of expectations, health struggles, and past hurts feels heavier than it should. You might be tired of explaining yourself, tired of being misunderstood, and tired of fighting to be seen. If you are facing any of these issues or others, I am here to provide support in a safe space where you feel heard and understood.
I also use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing tools in my practice.
Do you deal with feeling unmotivated? Or have ruminating thoughts over past issues and hurts? Are you feeling worried or overwhelmed? Trying to navigate feelings of low self-esteem about who you are? Have you always been the dependable one, the caretaker, the one who breaks barriers first? But lately, the weight of expectations, health struggles, and past hurts feels heavier than it should. You might be tired of explaining yourself, tired of being misunderstood, and tired of fighting to be seen. If you are facing any of these issues or others, I am here to provide support in a safe space where you feel heard and understood.
Life Centers Inc. has no wait list for evaluations
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS, PhD, LLP, QMHP, QIDP
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
We bring a person-centered approach while providing a safe non-judgmental space for helping our clients to develop the tools and skills that will allow them to embrace their individuality as well as work towards realizing their full potential. Our philosophy is shared amongst all of the professionals in our practice. I am the owner of the private practice Life Centers, Inc. Our family of therapists are here to help you on your journey toward health and wellness. We strive to offer no wait appointments in person and online via Tele Health.
We bring a person-centered approach while providing a safe non-judgmental space for helping our clients to develop the tools and skills that will allow them to embrace their individuality as well as work towards realizing their full potential. Our philosophy is shared amongst all of the professionals in our practice. I am the owner of the private practice Life Centers, Inc. Our family of therapists are here to help you on your journey toward health and wellness. We strive to offer no wait appointments in person and online via Tele Health.
I am a Master’s-level clinical social worker and therapist with over a decade of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, older adults and families across community, medical, educational, and residential settings. As a BIPOC gentleman, I bring both professional expertise, and lived understanding of how culture, identity, systemic inequities and power dynamics can shape mental health, relationships and access to care.
My work is grounded in advocacy, equity and a commitment to helping clients feel seen, respected and supported—especially those who have felt marginalized, misunderstood, or underserved within tradition.
I am a Master’s-level clinical social worker and therapist with over a decade of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, older adults and families across community, medical, educational, and residential settings. As a BIPOC gentleman, I bring both professional expertise, and lived understanding of how culture, identity, systemic inequities and power dynamics can shape mental health, relationships and access to care.
My work is grounded in advocacy, equity and a commitment to helping clients feel seen, respected and supported—especially those who have felt marginalized, misunderstood, or underserved within tradition.
Welcome! I am a mental health professional with more than 10 years of experience in behavioral health, including community mental health, inpatient, and crisis services. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, relationship issues, complex mental health challenges, and co-occurring concerns. I also have specialized experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and substance use disorders. I am committed to promoting recovery, resilience, and empowerment through trauma-informed, person-centered approaches.
Welcome! I am a mental health professional with more than 10 years of experience in behavioral health, including community mental health, inpatient, and crisis services. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, relationship issues, complex mental health challenges, and co-occurring concerns. I also have specialized experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and substance use disorders. I am committed to promoting recovery, resilience, and empowerment through trauma-informed, person-centered approaches.
Offering EMDR therapy, mindfulness based stress reduction, Dialectical skills, prolonged exposure therapy, motivational interviewing, and trauma informed cognitive behavioral therapy.
“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.”
― Brené Brown . . .
Do you often find yourself feeling empty – as if you float through your days going through the motions, rather than living an abundant and thriving life? Life can be difficult, and no matter how strong one may be mentally, there is only so much stress one can shoulder alone before it becomes too much.
Please view our website for further details: www.innerlotustherapy dot com
Offering EMDR therapy, mindfulness based stress reduction, Dialectical skills, prolonged exposure therapy, motivational interviewing, and trauma informed cognitive behavioral therapy.
“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.”
― Brené Brown . . .
Do you often find yourself feeling empty – as if you float through your days going through the motions, rather than living an abundant and thriving life? Life can be difficult, and no matter how strong one may be mentally, there is only so much stress one can shoulder alone before it becomes too much.
Please view our website for further details: www.innerlotustherapy dot com
Reaching out for help takes courage and is the first step towards making positive changes in your life. I am here to assist you with overcoming any challenges interfering with your ability to move towards happiness, hope, and peace. Implementing changes can sometimes feel overwhelming. As a clinician, I will work with you to overcome obstacles and help you develop the coping skills and self-confidence to take control of your life. We will work collaboratively to alleviate emotional stressors and begin the process of healing. My experience includes working with grief, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, and anxiety.
Reaching out for help takes courage and is the first step towards making positive changes in your life. I am here to assist you with overcoming any challenges interfering with your ability to move towards happiness, hope, and peace. Implementing changes can sometimes feel overwhelming. As a clinician, I will work with you to overcome obstacles and help you develop the coping skills and self-confidence to take control of your life. We will work collaboratively to alleviate emotional stressors and begin the process of healing. My experience includes working with grief, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, and anxiety.
Life can feel exhausting when you’re trying to keep everything together, balancing work, relationships, and personal expectations, yet still feeling weighed down by sadness, worry, or a sense of emptiness. Whether you’re a young adult finding your way, or someone further along who feels stuck or burnt out, you deserve a space to slow down and be heard without judgment.
In our sessions, my goal is to create that space, one that feels safe, supportive, and understanding. Together, we’ll work to untangle the thoughts and emotions that keep you feeling anxious, disconnected, or defeated.
Life can feel exhausting when you’re trying to keep everything together, balancing work, relationships, and personal expectations, yet still feeling weighed down by sadness, worry, or a sense of emptiness. Whether you’re a young adult finding your way, or someone further along who feels stuck or burnt out, you deserve a space to slow down and be heard without judgment.
In our sessions, my goal is to create that space, one that feels safe, supportive, and understanding. Together, we’ll work to untangle the thoughts and emotions that keep you feeling anxious, disconnected, or defeated.
Existential dread, or adversity in everyday life antagonizes everyone at some point. Life seems to happen all the time, then, when it rains, it pours. Sometimes we suffer more than we triumph, and when we do, its easy to get lost. Seeking safety in our most vulnerable times can appear impossible, but it is not. I offer a safe space and understanding. My ideal client base are people who are seeking solutions, and willing to do the necessary actions to create the changes that they most prefer. When there is a problem, there are always multiple solutions. The goal is to help everyone no matter how complicated the problems/issues are.
Existential dread, or adversity in everyday life antagonizes everyone at some point. Life seems to happen all the time, then, when it rains, it pours. Sometimes we suffer more than we triumph, and when we do, its easy to get lost. Seeking safety in our most vulnerable times can appear impossible, but it is not. I offer a safe space and understanding. My ideal client base are people who are seeking solutions, and willing to do the necessary actions to create the changes that they most prefer. When there is a problem, there are always multiple solutions. The goal is to help everyone no matter how complicated the problems/issues are.
I have experience in the human condition and incorporate many approaches, like Humanistic, DBT, IFS, MI, CBT, SE and psychodynamic theory.
A lot of the people Aaron works with are used to pushing through.
They're working, showing up, handling responsibilities, maybe even doing well on paper, but underneath it can feel like something just isn’t clicking.
They might notice:
being overwhelmed or mentally stuck
procrastination or difficulty following through
frustration or shutdown in relationships
reacting quickly and then regretting it later
feeling misunderstood, especially by partners or coworkers
For some, this is connected to ADHD, autism, or, it could be years of operating in high-stress environments without the right tools or understanding.
I have experience in the human condition and incorporate many approaches, like Humanistic, DBT, IFS, MI, CBT, SE and psychodynamic theory.
A lot of the people Aaron works with are used to pushing through.
They're working, showing up, handling responsibilities, maybe even doing well on paper, but underneath it can feel like something just isn’t clicking.
They might notice:
being overwhelmed or mentally stuck
procrastination or difficulty following through
frustration or shutdown in relationships
reacting quickly and then regretting it later
feeling misunderstood, especially by partners or coworkers
For some, this is connected to ADHD, autism, or, it could be years of operating in high-stress environments without the right tools or understanding.
Do you feel like your life isn't where you want it to be? Are you feeling stuck or unsure how to move forward? Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, or a general sense of dissatisfaction, you don't have to face it alone. I provide a collaborative, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where we can work together to help you better understand your experiences, overcome obstacles, and move toward the goals you want to achieve. I also have a special interest in supporting individuals through grief, loss, and finding meaning during life's most difficult seasons.
Do you feel like your life isn't where you want it to be? Are you feeling stuck or unsure how to move forward? Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, or a general sense of dissatisfaction, you don't have to face it alone. I provide a collaborative, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where we can work together to help you better understand your experiences, overcome obstacles, and move toward the goals you want to achieve. I also have a special interest in supporting individuals through grief, loss, and finding meaning during life's most difficult seasons.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), can put to use Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), and Positive Psychology.
Do you feel alone, scared, confused, or just want an objective voice? Maybe you feel like you're standing on top of a mountain and no one quite sees your view or you're screaming out and not being heard. Are you looking for a therapist who loves their work and views their clients as real people? It's nice to meet you!
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), can put to use Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), and Positive Psychology.
Do you feel alone, scared, confused, or just want an objective voice? Maybe you feel like you're standing on top of a mountain and no one quite sees your view or you're screaming out and not being heard. Are you looking for a therapist who loves their work and views their clients as real people? It's nice to meet you!
We cater to and take immediate interest in assisting those with mental health concerns, relationship, personal issues and challenges that prevent one from adequately positioning themselves as viable citizens within the community. Immediate response and attention is given to Patients with a need to reduce repetitive inpatient psychiatric hospitalizations, a need to build positive relationships with peers/friends, spouse/family, coworkers and the like: while also having a need to feel free and accepted within their lives as a whole.
We cater to and take immediate interest in assisting those with mental health concerns, relationship, personal issues and challenges that prevent one from adequately positioning themselves as viable citizens within the community. Immediate response and attention is given to Patients with a need to reduce repetitive inpatient psychiatric hospitalizations, a need to build positive relationships with peers/friends, spouse/family, coworkers and the like: while also having a need to feel free and accepted within their lives as a whole.
Hello! I am a family, children, and adolescent therapist licensed in Michigan with over 12 years of experience working as a counselor and school social worker. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, parenting problems, anger management, autism, and ADHD. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
Hello! I am a family, children, and adolescent therapist licensed in Michigan with over 12 years of experience working as a counselor and school social worker. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, parenting problems, anger management, autism, and ADHD. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists
Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.