Psychodynamic Therapists in Plymouth, MI

I have over 20 years of experience successfully assisting my clients in overcoming internal and external stressors and dysfunction that prevent their overall well-being. These stressors can be situational or life-long struggles, and experienced in interpersonal relationships, in work settings, as mood and or/anxiety disorders, or manifested in issues of self-esteem and self-confidence. I work most often from cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic , and insight-oriented approaches, understanding that every client is wonderfully unique and will respond differently to a variety of eclectic methodologies. We work together to determine the optimal approach to treatment.

Do you feel overwhelmed by work, school, or family responsibilities? Is depression or anxiety holding you back from reaching your goals? Are you feeling stuck in unfulfilling relationships? I believe that everyone struggles with navigating life's challenges at some point, and we all could use some assistance in creating a more fulfilling and joyful life. I provide a safe and collaborative environment for clients to explore their feelings and discuss their struggles. I work together with clients to find creative solutions to their problems and to apply those solutions to their real-life situations.

Do you feel stuck at a fork in the road, unsure of who you are or which path you should take? Or perhaps you feel trapped in the life you’re currently living. Many of my clients come to me when they are unsure of themselves, whether that means pursing their hopes and dreams, making needed changes in a relationship or lifestyle, or expressing their innermost insecurities. I help people better understand themselves, and who they really are underneath all the personal, societal, and cultural expectations placed on them every day.

I am a Clinical Social Worker that trained at the University of Michigan. I work with individuals, couples and families. I utilize cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic modalities in a client centered approach to facilitate change. I help people gain insight about their issues and facilitate behavioral, cognitive and emotional change. I believe that understanding the relationship between our thoughts and feelings is the key to changing our behavior. I consider the first two sessions an opportunity to gain insight into your issues as well as a chance for you to get to know me.

At Michigan Modern Psychology (MMP) we offer therapy and evaluations for individuals of all ages in a private and comfortable setting. With multiple therapists on staff to meet your clinical needs, we provide comprehensive and well-rounded treatment for children, individuals, couples and families. We are committed to providing the latest in clinical innovations from the behavioral sciences within a psychodynamic context. The practice first opened in 1996 and continues to grow.

It’s hard to find a therapist with that we connect wi and who is non-assuming of our experiences. As a Doctoral Candidate at the Chicago Institute of Clinical Social Work Psychodynamic Graduate Studies, I practice psychodynamic psychotherapy. Often people see me after trying other types of therapy that have not felt sustainable and felt surface level. Together we dig deep into your suffering through insightfulness while building comfort around the ambiguity of the unconscious experience from birth till now. You deserve to develop self-awareness to navigate life while building comfort around vulnerability in a safe space with me.

Despite one's many strengths and talents, life sometimes presents challenges. I would be deeply honored to provide support and guidance, as we work together, to help you navigate the stresses in your life or in your adolescent's life.

Have you had trauma or relationships in your life that you are struggling to move past? Are you living with constant anxiety, stress, and/or depression? Are you a member of the LGBTQ+ community looking for a safe, accepting environment to discuss freely who you are? Whatever brings you to therapy, I would be honored to help you find a way forward. Together we can collaborate to understand what is not working for you, how it came to be, and how we can find a path through it.

Providing services for depression, anxiety, mood disorders, life transitions, anger management, substance dependence and more!

Can you relate to any of the following? You’re tired of the same repetitive relationship cycles. You’re searching for yourself, your identity, or a true “knowing” of who you are. You want to increase your self-confidence. Your childhood trauma continues to impact your emotions and behaviors. It often feels like your brain is in overdrive and has difficulty settling down. You experience nightmares or flashbacks from previous abuse or traumatic experiences. You’re ready to find peace, healing and a sense of safety.

There is no better time than now to focus on your mental health. I offer a safe, welcoming, nonjudgmental space in which to explore and understand your struggles. I mostly work with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, adjustment issues, and grief and loss. My ideal clients are those who are eager to learn about themselves and excited to put in the work necessary for self-growth and the realization of their full potential.

Sometimes, you need someone to help you see situations from a different perspective. Someone that is able to listen with an empathic ear, without judgment. Someone to teach you skills that will help you cope better throughout your day. And that is where I come in. Anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, body image, ADHD, etc... are all areas I have experience with in helping clients achieve goals that we come up with together.

Life too often hits us with unexpected or prolonged stress, conflict, loss or other challenge that seem beyond our own ability to manage. These can be internal struggles with depression, anxiety, loneliness, or identity. Or they can be interpersonal challenges in your marriage, family, or workplace. At Streamside, my approach is client-centered and focused on creating a safe and encouraging environment for clients to share their journeys, discover new insights and skills, develop greater self-awareness, and be supported in their own growth and healing process.

Let me start off by acknowledging how overwhelming it can be to find a therapist! It takes courage and persistence. I take great care of my clients by providing a compassionate and safe space to begin making sense of their lives, both past and present. Together we'll explore how personal challenges involving anxiety, depression, or trauma may be taking a toll on your relationships, work, and quality of life. My specialties include working with teens and adults who have issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, co-dependency, chronic pain/illness, and post-partum depression and anxiety.

Healing Space Collective's mission is to create a safe and comfortable therapeutic space to help people dive deeper into their self to cultivate a fulfilling and meaningful life. Our clients struggle just like you do because life can be hard. Sometimes the strongest among us, need a little help.